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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/10561 Erection of a temporary meteorological mast and ancillary structures for measurement of wind and weather data at Land at Cilwennau Uchaf, Llansawel, Llandeilo, SA19 7PG 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. PL/10747 Change of use of part of building from depot for tree felling business to gym at Wheelabout Park, Spring Gardens, Whitland, SA34 0HR 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. PL/10784 Full planning permission for 84 dwellings (42 affordable and 42 open market). In addition to the provision of housing, the development includes appropriate means of access and internal highway and pedestrian routes, extensive green infrastructure for open space and biodiversity net gain, and drainage infrastructure including SuDS. The development proposes a gateway area to the north which includes play and picnic areas at Ffordd Pendre, Carmarthen, SA31 3SB 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, including the completion of a Section 106 agreement, for the reasons detailed within the written report.
RESOLVED that the report be noted.
RESOLVED that the report be received.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M. Thomas and G.B. Thomas. The Chair extended condolences on behalf of the Committee to the family of Councillor Peter Cooper, a former member of the Planning Committee who had recently passed away, and to the Senior Development & Enforcement Manager on a recent family bereavement.
Councillor Minute Number Nature of Interest B.D.J. Phillips 3: PL/10747 - Change of use of part of building from depot for tree felling business to gym at Wheelabout Park, Spring Gardens, Whitland, SA34 0HR Personal and Prejudicial – He has customers who are against it and supporting it. S. Williams 3: PL/10784 - Full planning permission for 84 dwellings (42 affordable and 42 open market) at Ffordd Pendre, Carmarthen, SA31 3SB Personal and Prejudicial - His brother works for a construction company that may be involved in this development.
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/10561 Erection of a temporary meteorological mast and ancillary structures for measurement of wind and weather data at Land at Cilwennau Uchaf, Llansawel, Llandeilo, SA19 7PG 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. PL/10747 Change of use of part of building from depot for tree felling business to gym at Wheelabout Park, Spring Gardens, Whitland, SA34 0HR 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. PL/10784 Full planning permission for 84 dwellings (42 affordable and 42 open market). In addition to the provision of housing, the development includes appropriate means of access and internal highway and pedestrian routes, extensive green infrastructure for open space and biodiversity net gain, and drainage infrastructure including SuDS. The development proposes a gateway area to the north which includes play and picnic areas at Ffordd Pendre, Carmarthen, SA31 3SB 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, including the completion of a Section 106 agreement, for the reasons detailed within the written report.
Application PL/00895 was deferred to a future meeting as there was not a quorum of members who had previously considered the application on 1st February 2024 available to reconsider it, in line with CPR 14.14. 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/10561 Erection of a temporary meteorological mast and ancillary structures for measurement of wind and weather data at Land at Cilwennau Uchaf, Llansawel, Llandeilo, SA19 7PG 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. PL/10747 Change of use of part of building from depot for tree felling business to gym at Wheelabout Park, Spring Gardens, Whitland, SA34 0HR 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. PL/10784 Full planning permission for 84 dwellings (42 affordable and 42 open market). In addition to the provision of housing, the development includes appropriate means of access and internal highway and pedestrian routes, extensive green infrastructure for open space and biodiversity net gain, and drainage infrastructure including SuDS. The development proposes a gateway area to the north which includes play and picnic areas at Ffordd Pendre, Carmarthen, SA31 3SB 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, including the completion of a Section 106 agreement, for the reasons detailed within the written report.
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 17th August 2026. The Senior Development Management Officer [Aman Gwendraeth] presented the report and noted that one appeal had been determined since the previous report, that had been lost by the authority. He emphasised to the Committee the cost to the authority of lost appeals, and the danger of this happening if Committee Members went against officer recommendations without robust evidence that could stand up at appeal. The Committee noted this and observed that the appeal decision, against the refusal of planning permission for a HMO, argued that there was “no compelling evidence to demonstrate that there is currently a proliferation of HMO’s along Llandafen Road”. It was also noted by the Committee that local members would continue to represent their communities in dealing with issues surrounding HMOs, and that it was difficult to deal with these through the planning process. There is a Scrutiny Task & Finish Group ongoing that is developing HMO policy. 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 for the period April to June 2026. This focused on the Development Management and Enforcement Divisions. The report included core performance monitoring indicators alongside comparative data for previous quarters in 2025/26. The Head of Place and Sustainability presented the report and noted that the majority of the 17 indicators were exceeding national baseline standards, and that the four that weren’t were showing improvement over the previous end of year and last quarter figures. RESOLVED that the report be received.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 30th July 2026 be signed as a correct record.
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