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The Planning Committee granted two planning applications. One allows a waste transfer facility at the former civic amenity site on Wedal Road, Cathays, with an extra condition about an acoustic fence. The other changes conditions on the Red Dragon Centre and County Hall site at Atlantic Wharf, subject to a Section 106 agreement. The committee also noted applications decided by officers.
Apologies were received from Cllr Robson.
The following declarations of interest were received in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct. Councillor Item Type/Nature of Interest Helen Gunter 5b – 25/02667/FUL Personal - ward councillor for Butetown.
The minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee on 23rd April were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
One petition had been received: 5a. 25/02667/FUL: Former Civic Amenity Site, Wedal Road, Cathays Geraint Thomas spoke against the application as the lead petitioner, before Mark Farrar responded on behalf of the applicant (Cardiff and Vale University Health Board).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990. APPLICATION GRANTED SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CONDITION: 5a. 25/02667/FUL – CATHAYS Former Civic Amenity Site, Wedal Road Re-use of former civic amenity site for waste transfer facility with retention of existing storage shipping containers and proposed siting of Bulk Carrier Units. Additional condition – Timber Acoustic Fence Notwithstanding the approved plans and prior to the first beneficial use of the development, a scheme for the inspection, repair, improvement and/or replacement (where necessary) of the existing close-boarded timber acoustic fence located on the eastern boundary of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include an assessment of the condition of the existing acoustic barrier, identify any defects, and provide details of any required repair, improvement and/or replacement works, including specification of construction, materials, height, alignment, continuity, and measures to ensure the acoustic performance of the barrier. All works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme prior to the first beneficial use of the development. The acoustic barrier shall thereafter be retained and maintained in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To ensure that the acoustic integrity and effectiveness of the boundary treatment is sufficient to protect the amenities of neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with Policies KP5 and EN13 of the adopted City of Cardiff Local Development Plan (2006-2026). APPLICATION GRANTED SUBJECT TO S106: 5b. 26/00425/VAR – BUTETOWN Red Dragon Centre and County Hall, Atlantic Wharf A variation of condition application made pursuant to Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Conditions 27 (Phasing Plan), 33 (Design Code), 35 (Maximum Height Parameter Plan) and 38 (Use Class Restrictions) of the outline planning permission within hybrid planning permission reference: 23/01705/VAR, which approved: Hybrid planning application for the proposed development of part of a mixed use masterplan within the Inner Harbour, Cardiff Bay. Including outline details for up to 890no. Residential dwellings (use class C3), 1,090no. Hotel bed spaces (use class C1), 19,500sqm of employment floorspace (use class B1), 27,500sqm of leisure floorspace (use classes D1 and D2) and 12,310sqm of retail floorspace (use classes A1 and A3). Plus associated public realm, open space, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, walking, cycling, car parking and other transport infrastructure. Together with full details for a multi-use, indoor arena (use class D2) with supporting uses and cafe (use class A3) a 182no. Bed space hotel (use class C1) plus associated public realm, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, walking, cycling, car parking and other transport infrastructure (approved 23 February 2024 - 23/01705/VAR):- The scheme is proposed to be amended as follows: 1) Amend Phasing Plans; 2) Amend land use; and 3) Amend Green Infrastructure Parameters.
The Committee considered the schedule of development management applications in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act 1990: RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990. APPLICATION GRANTED SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CONDITION: 5a. 25/02667/FUL – CATHAYS Former Civic Amenity Site, Wedal Road Re-use of former civic amenity site for waste transfer facility with retention of existing storage shipping containers and proposed siting of Bulk Carrier Units. Additional condition – Timber Acoustic Fence Notwithstanding the approved plans and prior to the first beneficial use of the development, a scheme for the inspection, repair, improvement and/or replacement (where necessary) of the existing close-boarded timber acoustic fence located on the eastern boundary of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include an assessment of the condition of the existing acoustic barrier, identify any defects, and provide details of any required repair, improvement and/or replacement works, including specification of construction, materials, height, alignment, continuity, and measures to ensure the acoustic performance of the barrier. All works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme prior to the first beneficial use of the development. The acoustic barrier shall thereafter be retained and maintained in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To ensure that the acoustic integrity and effectiveness of the boundary treatment is sufficient to protect the amenities of neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with Policies KP5 and EN13 of the adopted City of Cardiff Local Development Plan (2006-2026). APPLICATION GRANTED SUBJECT TO S106: 5b. 26/00425/VAR – BUTETOWN Red Dragon Centre and County Hall, Atlantic Wharf A variation of condition application made pursuant to Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Conditions 27 (Phasing Plan), 33 (Design Code), 35 (Maximum Height Parameter Plan) and 38 (Use Class Restrictions) of the outline planning permission within hybrid planning permission reference: 23/01705/VAR, which approved: Hybrid planning application for the proposed development of part of a mixed use masterplan within the Inner Harbour, Cardiff Bay. Including outline details for up to 890no. Residential dwellings (use class C3), 1,090no. Hotel bed spaces (use class C1), 19,500sqm of employment floorspace (use class B1), 27,500sqm of leisure floorspace (use classes D1 and D2) and 12,310sqm of retail floorspace (use classes A1 and A3). Plus associated public realm, open space, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, walking, cycling, car parking and other transport infrastructure. Together with full details for a multi-use, indoor arena (use class D2) with supporting uses and cafe (use class A3) a 182no. Bed space hotel (use class C1) plus associated public realm, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, walking, cycling, car parking and other transport infrastructure (approved 23 February 2024 - 23/01705/VAR):- The scheme is proposed to be amended as follows: 1) Amend Phasing Plans; 2) Amend land use; and 3) Amend Green Infrastructure Parameters.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: To note the applications decided by delegated powers between 16th April and 7th May.
RESOLVED: To note the applications decided by delegated powers between 16th April and 7th May.
There were none.
The next meeting was provisionally scheduled for Thursday 4th June at 10:30am.
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Helen Gunter: Personal interest on Development Management Applications
Ward councillor for Butetown. This relates to item 5b, application 25/02667/FUL, as the minute records it.
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