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RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and / or reported at the meeting:- W/36561 Residential development - Reserved matters to outline W/28553 at Land to the rear of Heol Y Meinciau, Pontyates, SA15 5SN 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. W/39561 Proposed two bungalow dwellings at Plots 16 and 17, Cysgod Y Coed, Cwmann, Lampeter, SA48 8DN PL/09058 Retention of new dwelling at Golwg Y Mynydd, Dynevor Road, Garnant, Ammanford, SA18 1NP [Note: Councillor M. Thomas left the meeting during considerations of this application]. PL/10057 Erection of two mobile double field shelters and hardstanding at Land adjacent to Nelson Cottage, Llangadog, SA19 9LE [Note: Councillor D. Nicholas had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application]. A representation was received objecting to the application re-iterating the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included: · the significant loss of biodiversity and the removal of trees; · Inaccurate Green Infrastructure Statement; · Absence of compensatory planting. The applicant’s representative and Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised 3.2 The Committee was advised that the following application had been withdrawn by the applicant: PL/08581 Temporary siting of static home for 2 years to provide accommodation for employee to Alun Davies (Caio) Ltd and to assist on the farm during busy times at Ty Cilgawod, Caio, Llanwrda, SA19 8PG 3.3 RESOLVED that determination of the application be deferred as the committee was not quorate. PL/00895 Rural Enterprise Dwelling with associated Agricultural Shed at Land at Derwen Fawr, Crugybar, Llanwrda The Chair advised that only members who were present at the meeting on the 1st February 2024 were able to determine the application. 3.4 RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted, contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation, on the basis that it was deemed to be in accordance with Policy GP6 and conformed to the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Approval subject to conditions to be drafted by the Head of Place and Sustainability. PL/10262 To extend the existing dwelling to both sides and rear. Demolish existing sub-standard extensions at west side and rear and demolish existing sub-standard out building to rear of the existing house. Construct a detached garage building to the rear of the property [Resubmission of PL/09871 Refused on 10/11/2025] at Glynrhos, Black Lion Road, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SA [Note: Councillor D. Nicholas had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application]. A representation was received from the local member supporting the application on the basis: • Existing property is substandard and needs significant improvements; • The development will provide a functional forever family home; • The street has no consistency in type of current builds; • No objections received from local residents. The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the points raised.
RESOLVED that the report be received.
RESOLVED that the report be noted.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 4th December, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 12th December, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
An apology for absence was received from Councillors M.J.A. Lewis and D. Owen.
Councillor Minute Number Nature of Interest W.T. Evans 3.1 (W/36561) Residential development - Reserved matters to outline W/28553 at Land to the rear of Heol Y Meinciau, Pontyates, SA15 5SN He is a family friend of one of the objectors.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and / or reported at the meeting:- W/36561 Residential development - Reserved matters to outline W/28553 at Land to the rear of Heol Y Meinciau, Pontyates, SA15 5SN 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. W/39561 Proposed two bungalow dwellings at Plots 16 and 17, Cysgod Y Coed, Cwmann, Lampeter, SA48 8DN PL/09058 Retention of new dwelling at Golwg Y Mynydd, Dynevor Road, Garnant, Ammanford, SA18 1NP [Note: Councillor M. Thomas left the meeting during considerations of this application]. PL/10057 Erection of two mobile double field shelters and hardstanding at Land adjacent to Nelson Cottage, Llangadog, SA19 9LE [Note: Councillor D. Nicholas had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application]. A representation was received objecting to the application re-iterating the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included: · the significant loss of biodiversity and the removal of trees; · Inaccurate Green Infrastructure Statement; · Absence of compensatory planting. The applicant’s representative and Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised 3.2 The Committee was advised that the following application had been withdrawn by the applicant: PL/08581 Temporary siting of static home for 2 years to provide accommodation for employee to Alun Davies (Caio) Ltd and to assist on the farm during busy times at Ty Cilgawod, Caio, Llanwrda, SA19 8PG 3.3 RESOLVED that determination of the application be deferred as the committee was not quorate. PL/00895 Rural Enterprise Dwelling with associated Agricultural Shed at Land at Derwen Fawr, Crugybar, Llanwrda The Chair advised that only members who were present at the meeting on the 1st February 2024 were able to determine the application. 3.4 RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted, contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation, on the basis that it was deemed to be in accordance with Policy GP6 and conformed to the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Approval subject to conditions to be drafted by the Head of Place and Sustainability. PL/10262 To extend the existing dwelling to both sides and rear. Demolish existing sub-standard extensions at west side and rear and demolish existing sub-standard out building to rear of the existing house. Construct a detached garage building to the rear of the property [Resubmission of PL/09871 Refused on 10/11/2025] at Glynrhos, Black Lion Road, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SA [Note: Councillor D. Nicholas had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application]. A representation was received from the local member supporting the application on the basis: • Existing property is substandard and needs significant improvements; • The development will provide a functional forever family home; • The street has no consistency in type of current builds; • No objections received from local residents. The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the points raised.
3.1 RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted subject to the conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and / or reported at the meeting:- W/36561 Residential development - Reserved matters to outline W/28553 at Land to the rear of Heol Y Meinciau, Pontyates, SA15 5SN 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. W/39561 Proposed two bungalow dwellings at Plots 16 and 17, Cysgod Y Coed, Cwmann, Lampeter, SA48 8DN PL/09058 Retention of new dwelling at Golwg Y Mynydd, Dynevor Road, Garnant, Ammanford, SA18 1NP [Note: Councillor M. Thomas left the meeting during considerations of this application]. PL/10057 Erection of two mobile double field shelters and hardstanding at Land adjacent to Nelson Cottage, Llangadog, SA19 9LE [Note: Councillor D. Nicholas had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application]. A representation was received objecting to the application re-iterating the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included: · the significant loss of biodiversity and the removal of trees; · Inaccurate Green Infrastructure Statement; · Absence of compensatory planting. The applicant’s representative and Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised 3.2 The Committee was advised that the following application had been withdrawn by the applicant: PL/08581 Temporary siting of static home for 2 years to provide accommodation for employee to Alun Davies (Caio) Ltd and to assist on the farm during busy times at Ty Cilgawod, Caio, Llanwrda, SA19 8PG 3.3 RESOLVED that determination of the application be deferred as the committee was not quorate. PL/00895 Rural Enterprise Dwelling with associated Agricultural Shed at Land at Derwen Fawr, Crugybar, Llanwrda The Chair advised that only members who were present at the meeting on the 1st February 2024 were able to determine the application. 3.4 RESOLVED that the following planning application be granted, contrary to the Head of Place and Sustainability’s recommendation, on the basis that it was deemed to be in accordance with Policy GP6 and conformed to the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Approval subject to conditions to be drafted by the Head of Place and Sustainability. PL/10262 To extend the existing dwelling to both sides and rear. Demolish existing sub-standard extensions at west side and rear and demolish existing sub-standard out building to rear of the existing house. Construct a detached garage building to the rear of the property [Resubmission of PL/09871 Refused on 10/11/2025] at Glynrhos, Black Lion Road, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SA [Note: Councillor D. Nicholas had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application]. A representation was received from the local member supporting the application on the basis: • Existing property is substandard and needs significant improvements; • The development will provide a functional forever family home; • The street has no consistency in type of current builds; • No objections received from local residents. The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the points raised.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be received.
The Committee considered the Planning Service Performance Report for Quarter 3 for the period October to December, 2025 for the Planning Service and, notably, the Development Management and Enforcement Division. The report included core performance monitoring indicators together with comparative data for previous quarters. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be noted.
The Committee considered the Planning Appeals Report which provided information relating to lodged planning appeals as at 12th February, 2026. RESOLVED that the report be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 4th December, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 4th December, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 12th December, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 12th December, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
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