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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:- PL/09507 Proposed change of use from residential and retail (C3/A1) to residential only (C3) at The Old Post Office, Llanwrda, SA19 8HD (NOTE: Councillor J.M. Charles having earlier declared an interest in this application, re-declared that interest, then left the meeting during its consideration). Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, 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 from a Local Member objecting to the application re-iterating the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included: · Detrimental impact on community cohesion; · Lack of alternative provision / facilities in the village; · Location for passing trade / tourism; · Lack of sufficient marketing evidence to attract commercial applicant – only one estate agent used. The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised. PL/09978 Conversion of the Former Ammanford Library to provide nine shared supported accommodation units including two self-contained short-term accommodation units and associated infrastructure works at The Old Library, Iscennen Road, Ammanford, SA18 3BD 3.3 RESOLVED that the Committee be minded to approve the following planning application subject to conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting, and subject to NRW agreeing with the conclusion of the draft Habitats Regulations Assessment: PL/10198 Redevelopment and extension of the Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus for educational use at Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus, Pibwrlwyd Lane, Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen, SA31 2NH (NOTE: H. Towns (Senior Development & Enforcement Manager) having earlier declared an interest in this application, re-declared that interest, then left the meeting during its consideration. NOTE: Cllr. R Sparks during consideration of this application declared a personal interest that the boundary of the site backs on to his swimming pool but he did not consider this affected him and he remained open-minded). Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending that the Committee be minded to approve the application, subject to conditions and subject to NRW agreeing with the conclusions of the draft Habitats Regulations Assessment, for the reasons detailed within the written report. A representation was received objecting to the application re-iterating the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included: • Assessment of alternative locations for the campus not included or explained no consideration given to alternative locations within the strategic allocation; • Unacceptable impact upon wildlife and protected species in particular Dormouse • Unacceptable loss of trees and hedgerows; • Proximity of development to the Afon Tywi SAC and the otter population; • Unacceptable impact upon the living conditions of Pibwrlwyd Lane residents in terms of outlook from properties, overlooking, loss of sunlight, personal safety and security; • Traffic increase on narrow rural lane; • Loss of farmland; • Harm to the setting of a Grade II listed building; • Unacceptable consultation with residents. The applicant’s representative and Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised 3.4 RESOLVED that determination of the application be deferred as the Committee was not quorate to deal with that agenda item:- PL/08983 Rural Enterprise Dwelling at Goitrefach, Hendy, Swansea, SA4 0YA (NOTE: Councillor G.B Thomas having earlier declared an interest in this application, re-declared that interest, then left the meeting during its consideration). The Committee was advised that only members who were present on the 19th June, 2025 meeting were able to consider the application.
RESOLVED that the report be noted.
An apology for absence was received from Councillor M.J.A. Lewis.
Councillor / Officer Minute Number Nature of Interest Cllr. J. M. Charles 3: PL/09507 - Proposed change of use from residential and retail (C3/A1) to residential only (C3) at The Old Post Office, Llanwrda, SA19 8HD. Personal & Prejudicial – referring to paragraph 10.2 &12.1 of Code of Conduct for Members. H. Towns 3: PL/10198 - Redevelopment and extension of the Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus for educational use at Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus, Pibwrlwyd Lane, Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen, SA31 2NH. Personal – the objector presenting to the committee is known to him. Cllr. G.B. Thomas 3: PL/08983 - Rural Enterprise Dwelling at Goitrefach, Hendy, Swansea, SA4 0YA. Personal & Prejudicial - Applicant is his son Cllr. R. Sparks* 3: PL/10198 - Redevelopment and extension of the Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus for educational use at Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus, Pibwrlwyd Lane, Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen, SA31 2NH. Personal – boundary of the site back on to his swimming pool. *Declared during consideration of the application.
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:- PL/09507 Proposed change of use from residential and retail (C3/A1) to residential only (C3) at The Old Post Office, Llanwrda, SA19 8HD (NOTE: Councillor J.M. Charles having earlier declared an interest in this application, re-declared that interest, then left the meeting during its consideration). Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, 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 from a Local Member objecting to the application re-iterating the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included: · Detrimental impact on community cohesion; · Lack of alternative provision / facilities in the village; · Location for passing trade / tourism; · Lack of sufficient marketing evidence to attract commercial applicant – only one estate agent used. The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised. PL/09978 Conversion of the Former Ammanford Library to provide nine shared supported accommodation units including two self-contained short-term accommodation units and associated infrastructure works at The Old Library, Iscennen Road, Ammanford, SA18 3BD 3.3 RESOLVED that the Committee be minded to approve the following planning application subject to conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting, and subject to NRW agreeing with the conclusion of the draft Habitats Regulations Assessment: PL/10198 Redevelopment and extension of the Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus for educational use at Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus, Pibwrlwyd Lane, Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen, SA31 2NH (NOTE: H. Towns (Senior Development & Enforcement Manager) having earlier declared an interest in this application, re-declared that interest, then left the meeting during its consideration. NOTE: Cllr. R Sparks during consideration of this application declared a personal interest that the boundary of the site backs on to his swimming pool but he did not consider this affected him and he remained open-minded). Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending that the Committee be minded to approve the application, subject to conditions and subject to NRW agreeing with the conclusions of the draft Habitats Regulations Assessment, for the reasons detailed within the written report. A representation was received objecting to the application re-iterating the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included: • Assessment of alternative locations for the campus not included or explained no consideration given to alternative locations within the strategic allocation; • Unacceptable impact upon wildlife and protected species in particular Dormouse • Unacceptable loss of trees and hedgerows; • Proximity of development to the Afon Tywi SAC and the otter population; • Unacceptable impact upon the living conditions of Pibwrlwyd Lane residents in terms of outlook from properties, overlooking, loss of sunlight, personal safety and security; • Traffic increase on narrow rural lane; • Loss of farmland; • Harm to the setting of a Grade II listed building; • Unacceptable consultation with residents. The applicant’s representative and Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised 3.4 RESOLVED that determination of the application be deferred as the Committee was not quorate to deal with that agenda item:- PL/08983 Rural Enterprise Dwelling at Goitrefach, Hendy, Swansea, SA4 0YA (NOTE: Councillor G.B Thomas having earlier declared an interest in this application, re-declared that interest, then left the meeting during its consideration). The Committee was advised that only members who were present on the 19th June, 2025 meeting were able to consider the application.
3.1 The following application was adjourned for legal reasons and will be considered at a future meeting:- PL/09173 Demolition of existing vacant 32 bed care home and construction of a new 60 bed care home including associated landscaping works and parking at Plas Y Bryn Care Home, Thornhill Road, Cwmgwili, Llanelli, SA14 6PT 3.2 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:- PL/09507 Proposed change of use from residential and retail (C3/A1) to residential only (C3) at The Old Post Office, Llanwrda, SA19 8HD (NOTE: Councillor J.M. Charles having earlier declared an interest in this application, re-declared that interest, then left the meeting during its consideration). Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, 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 from a Local Member objecting to the application re-iterating the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included: · Detrimental impact on community cohesion; · Lack of alternative provision / facilities in the village; · Location for passing trade / tourism; · Lack of sufficient marketing evidence to attract commercial applicant – only one estate agent used. The Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised. PL/09978 Conversion of the Former Ammanford Library to provide nine shared supported accommodation units including two self-contained short-term accommodation units and associated infrastructure works at The Old Library, Iscennen Road, Ammanford, SA18 3BD 3.3 RESOLVED that the Committee be minded to approve the following planning application subject to conditions detailed within the Report/Addendum of the Head of Place and Sustainability and or reported at the meeting, and subject to NRW agreeing with the conclusion of the draft Habitats Regulations Assessment: PL/10198 Redevelopment and extension of the Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus for educational use at Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus, Pibwrlwyd Lane, Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen, SA31 2NH (NOTE: H. Towns (Senior Development & Enforcement Manager) having earlier declared an interest in this application, re-declared that interest, then left the meeting during its consideration. NOTE: Cllr. R Sparks during consideration of this application declared a personal interest that the boundary of the site backs on to his swimming pool but he did not consider this affected him and he remained open-minded). Following a presentation by the Senior Development Management Officer, the Committee was advised that the Head of Place and Sustainability was recommending that the Committee be minded to approve the application, subject to conditions and subject to NRW agreeing with the conclusions of the draft Habitats Regulations Assessment, for the reasons detailed within the written report. A representation was received objecting to the application re-iterating the points detailed within the Head of Place and Sustainability’s report and included: • Assessment of alternative locations for the campus not included or explained no consideration given to alternative locations within the strategic allocation; • Unacceptable impact upon wildlife and protected species in particular Dormouse • Unacceptable loss of trees and hedgerows; • Proximity of development to the Afon Tywi SAC and the otter population; • Unacceptable impact upon the living conditions of Pibwrlwyd Lane residents in terms of outlook from properties, overlooking, loss of sunlight, personal safety and security; • Traffic increase on narrow rural lane; • Loss of farmland; • Harm to the setting of a Grade II listed building; • Unacceptable consultation with residents. The applicant’s representative and Senior Development Management Officer responded to the issues raised 3.4 RESOLVED that determination of the application be deferred as the Committee was not quorate to deal with that agenda item:- PL/08983 Rural Enterprise Dwelling at Goitrefach, Hendy, Swansea, SA4 0YA (NOTE: Councillor G.B Thomas having earlier declared an interest in this application, re-declared that interest, then left the meeting during its consideration). The Committee was advised that only members who were present on the 19th June, 2025 meeting were able to consider the application.
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 2nd March, 2026. The Senior Development & Enforcement Manager advised the Committee that only one appeal had been determined since the last meeting. This had been dismissed, however there was a partial award of costs against the Authority. The partial award of cost was due to a compensatory planting of trees being misdescribed in the reason for refusal. RESOLVED that the report be noted.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 12th February, 2026 be signed as a correct record.
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