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RESOLVED that the following planning applications be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting:- PL/09110 PROVISION OF A SURFACED BUS PARK TO ALLEVIATE CONGESTION AND PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS TO AMMAN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL AT AMMAN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, MARGARET STREET, AMMANFORD, SA18 2NW (NOTE: Councillor M. Charles having earlier declared an interest in this left the Chamber prior to the consideration of this item.) 3.2 RESOLVED that the following planning application be deferred to enable the Committee to undertake a site visit to assess the privacy impacts on neighbouring properties. PL/09400 THE ERECTION OF A RAISED DECK PLATFORM WITH A SMALL HUT IN THE CENTRE AT 53 REHOBOTH ROAD, FIVE ROADS, LLANELLI, SA15 5DJ [Note: Councillor Jean Lewis indicated that she experienced a loss of connection during the presentation and subsequent discussion. As a result, she was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion, and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.] Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received objecting to the application which re-iterated the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report. The concerns raised related to: • The detrimental impact upon the privacy and amenity of neighbours via overlooking and noise • Contravenes GP1 • Inaccurate plans • Not in keeping with the character and appearance of the area The Applicant responded to the points raised. A representation was received from the local Member, which recognised the complexities associated with the application and its underlying rationale. However, concerns regarding potential privacy infringements were highlighted, as outlined in the Head of Place and Sustainability’s written report. The Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth] and the Senior Development and Enforcement Manager responded to the issues raised during consideration of the report. In light of the matters raised by the objectors, it was proposed and seconded that the Committee conduct a site visit to assess the privacy impacts on neighbouring properties. 3.3 RESOLVED that the following application be refused for the reasons as detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting:- PL/08469 PROPOSED LESS-ABLED AFFORDABLE DWELLING AT PONTMORLAIS, KIDWELLY, SA17 5AN (NOTE: • Councillor W.T. Evans having earlier declared an interest in this left the Chamber prior to the consideration of this item. • Councillor J.M. Charles presided the meeting as Vice Chair in the Chair for this item. • Councillor D. Nicholas was not present in the meeting for this item.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report and reported at the meeting which included:- • Contrary to Policy AH2 of the LDP in that the site is located in open countryside; does not represent a logical extension and/or infill opportunity; and exceeds what is considered appropriate for an affordable dwelling. • Contrary to Policy SP14 of the LDP in that insufficient information relating to the biodiversity value of the site has been provided, which fails to show compliance with the provisions of Planning Policy Wales. • Contrary to Policy AH1 of the LDP in that the applicant has failed to show the intention of making a financial contribution towards affordable housing provision. • Contrary to Policy AH1 of the LDP in that the proposed access would provide insufficient visibility onto the highway, while further refusal reasons were added in a verbal addendum relating to substandard forward visibility, and increased pedestrian movements along a section of highway with no pedestrian facilities. A representation was received from the local member in support of the application which re-iterated the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s written report and emphasised that the application was to provide a much-needed affordable dwelling. Furthermore, it was requested that a condition be attached requiring the dwelling to remain as an affordable home in perpetuity and be tied to the Pantglas Farm holding. The Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth] responded to the matters raised during consideration of the report.
RESOLVED that the report be noted
RESOLVED that the report be received.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 19th June 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 29th July 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Peter Cooper, Councillor Michelle Donoghue and Councillor Denise Owen.
Councillor Minute Number Nature of Interest J.M. Charles 3.1 – PL/09110 Provision of a surfaced bus park to alleviate congestion and provide safe access and egress to Amman Valley Comprehensive School at Amman Valley Comprehensive School, Margaret Street, Ammanford, SA18 2NW A close relation of his works in the school which is the site of the application. W.T. Evans 3.3 – PL/08469 Proposed less-abled affordable dwelling at Pontmorlais, Kidwelly, SA17 5AN The developer is known to him.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following planning applications be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting:- PL/09110 PROVISION OF A SURFACED BUS PARK TO ALLEVIATE CONGESTION AND PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS TO AMMAN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL AT AMMAN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, MARGARET STREET, AMMANFORD, SA18 2NW (NOTE: Councillor M. Charles having earlier declared an interest in this left the Chamber prior to the consideration of this item.) 3.2 RESOLVED that the following planning application be deferred to enable the Committee to undertake a site visit to assess the privacy impacts on neighbouring properties. PL/09400 THE ERECTION OF A RAISED DECK PLATFORM WITH A SMALL HUT IN THE CENTRE AT 53 REHOBOTH ROAD, FIVE ROADS, LLANELLI, SA15 5DJ [Note: Councillor Jean Lewis indicated that she experienced a loss of connection during the presentation and subsequent discussion. As a result, she was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion, and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.] Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received objecting to the application which re-iterated the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report. The concerns raised related to: • The detrimental impact upon the privacy and amenity of neighbours via overlooking and noise • Contravenes GP1 • Inaccurate plans • Not in keeping with the character and appearance of the area The Applicant responded to the points raised. A representation was received from the local Member, which recognised the complexities associated with the application and its underlying rationale. However, concerns regarding potential privacy infringements were highlighted, as outlined in the Head of Place and Sustainability’s written report. The Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth] and the Senior Development and Enforcement Manager responded to the issues raised during consideration of the report. In light of the matters raised by the objectors, it was proposed and seconded that the Committee conduct a site visit to assess the privacy impacts on neighbouring properties. 3.3 RESOLVED that the following application be refused for the reasons as detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting:- PL/08469 PROPOSED LESS-ABLED AFFORDABLE DWELLING AT PONTMORLAIS, KIDWELLY, SA17 5AN (NOTE: • Councillor W.T. Evans having earlier declared an interest in this left the Chamber prior to the consideration of this item. • Councillor J.M. Charles presided the meeting as Vice Chair in the Chair for this item. • Councillor D. Nicholas was not present in the meeting for this item.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report and reported at the meeting which included:- • Contrary to Policy AH2 of the LDP in that the site is located in open countryside; does not represent a logical extension and/or infill opportunity; and exceeds what is considered appropriate for an affordable dwelling. • Contrary to Policy SP14 of the LDP in that insufficient information relating to the biodiversity value of the site has been provided, which fails to show compliance with the provisions of Planning Policy Wales. • Contrary to Policy AH1 of the LDP in that the applicant has failed to show the intention of making a financial contribution towards affordable housing provision. • Contrary to Policy AH1 of the LDP in that the proposed access would provide insufficient visibility onto the highway, while further refusal reasons were added in a verbal addendum relating to substandard forward visibility, and increased pedestrian movements along a section of highway with no pedestrian facilities. A representation was received from the local member in support of the application which re-iterated the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s written report and emphasised that the application was to provide a much-needed affordable dwelling. Furthermore, it was requested that a condition be attached requiring the dwelling to remain as an affordable home in perpetuity and be tied to the Pantglas Farm holding. The Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth] responded to the matters raised during consideration of the report.
3.1 UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the following planning applications be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting:- PL/09110 PROVISION OF A SURFACED BUS PARK TO ALLEVIATE CONGESTION AND PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS TO AMMAN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL AT AMMAN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, MARGARET STREET, AMMANFORD, SA18 2NW (NOTE: Councillor M. Charles having earlier declared an interest in this left the Chamber prior to the consideration of this item.) 3.2 RESOLVED that the following planning application be deferred to enable the Committee to undertake a site visit to assess the privacy impacts on neighbouring properties. PL/09400 THE ERECTION OF A RAISED DECK PLATFORM WITH A SMALL HUT IN THE CENTRE AT 53 REHOBOTH ROAD, FIVE ROADS, LLANELLI, SA15 5DJ [Note: Councillor Jean Lewis indicated that she experienced a loss of connection during the presentation and subsequent discussion. As a result, she was unable to hear the entirety of both the presentation and discussion, and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote.] Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions, for the reasons detailed within the written report. Representations were received objecting to the application which re-iterated the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report. The concerns raised related to: • The detrimental impact upon the privacy and amenity of neighbours via overlooking and noise • Contravenes GP1 • Inaccurate plans • Not in keeping with the character and appearance of the area The Applicant responded to the points raised. A representation was received from the local Member, which recognised the complexities associated with the application and its underlying rationale. However, concerns regarding potential privacy infringements were highlighted, as outlined in the Head of Place and Sustainability’s written report. The Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth] and the Senior Development and Enforcement Manager responded to the issues raised during consideration of the report. In light of the matters raised by the objectors, it was proposed and seconded that the Committee conduct a site visit to assess the privacy impacts on neighbouring properties. 3.3 RESOLVED that the following application be refused for the reasons as detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting:- PL/08469 PROPOSED LESS-ABLED AFFORDABLE DWELLING AT PONTMORLAIS, KIDWELLY, SA17 5AN (NOTE: • Councillor W.T. Evans having earlier declared an interest in this left the Chamber prior to the consideration of this item. • Councillor J.M. Charles presided the meeting as Vice Chair in the Chair for this item. • Councillor D. Nicholas was not present in the meeting for this item.) Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth], the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending refusal of the application for the reasons detailed within the written report and reported at the meeting which included:- • Contrary to Policy AH2 of the LDP in that the site is located in open countryside; does not represent a logical extension and/or infill opportunity; and exceeds what is considered appropriate for an affordable dwelling. • Contrary to Policy SP14 of the LDP in that insufficient information relating to the biodiversity value of the site has been provided, which fails to show compliance with the provisions of Planning Policy Wales. • Contrary to Policy AH1 of the LDP in that the applicant has failed to show the intention of making a financial contribution towards affordable housing provision. • Contrary to Policy AH1 of the LDP in that the proposed access would provide insufficient visibility onto the highway, while further refusal reasons were added in a verbal addendum relating to substandard forward visibility, and increased pedestrian movements along a section of highway with no pedestrian facilities. A representation was received from the local member in support of the application which re-iterated the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s written report and emphasised that the application was to provide a much-needed affordable dwelling. Furthermore, it was requested that a condition be attached requiring the dwelling to remain as an affordable home in perpetuity and be tied to the Pantglas Farm holding. The Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth] responded to the matters raised during consideration of the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be noted
The Committee considered the revised Planning Appeals Report which provided information relating to lodged planning appeals as at 4th August 2025. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report be noted
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be received.
The Committee considered the Planning Service Performance Report for Quarter 1. This report provided a comprehensive overview of Quarter 1 performance information from April to June 2025, alongside comparative quarterly and cumulative data for 2024/25. The report identified a set of core performance monitoring indicators which would form part of the future monitoring of the planning services performance. These included both “National Indicators” and those identified by the Council. The Senior Development and Enforcement Manager in presenting the report highlighted the key performance successes and concerns to the Committee. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 19th June 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 19th June 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 29th July 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 29th July 2025 be signed as a correct record.
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