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RESOLVED to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 09 April 2025. Matters arising Application A240757 – Councillor Rhodri Evans requested if negotiations were ongoing, in response, Service Manager, Development Management reported that they were.
RESOLVED to note the schedule of planning applications dealt with the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer – Economy and Regeneration.
AGREED to note the planning appeals received.
Councillor Carl Worrall apologised for his inability to attend the meeting.
Congratulations was extended to Dr Sarah Groves-Phillps on receiving her award for Women of Influence in planning reception yesterday.
Councillor Ifan Davies declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Application A240772, and the meeting was chaired by Councillor Rhodri Evans. Mrs Dana Jones, Democratic Services and Standards Officer declared an interest in Application A240772, and the minutes were taken by Miss Neris Morgans, Democratic Services Officer.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 09 April 2025. Matters arising Application A240757 – Councillor Rhodri Evans requested if negotiations were ongoing, in response, Service Manager, Development Management reported that they were.
It was RESOLVED to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 09 April 2025. Matters arising Application A240757 – Councillor Rhodri Evans requested if negotiations were ongoing, in response, Service Manager, Development Management reported that they were.
Consideration was given to the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer – Economy and Regeneration on the following planning applications which had been considered at a previous meeting and which required further consideration by the Committee: - A240707 Proposed Alterations & Extension to Existing Dwelling & All Associated Works, 51 Heol Y Graig, Aberporth, Cardigan To APPROVE the application, subject to conditions. Members did not agree with the recommendation of the Officers, and were of the opinion the application could be approved for the following reasons: - • The application complied with DM06 policy, High Quality Design and Placemaking and incorporated well in the row of neighbouring dwellings, as the increase of the roof height was acceptable and did not look out place • The applicant was investing in his property as the bungalow had aged • The design of the house was subjective ______________________________________________________________ A240772 Full planning application for the proposed resurfacing and reconfiguration of existing car park together with residential development and associated works, Land At Central Car Park, New Quay A recorded vote was taken in accordance with Part 4, Document I of the Council’s Constitution due to the Committee’s decision being contrary to the Officer recommendation and a significant departure from policy. For the recommendation: Gethin Davies, Raymond Evans, Rhodri Davies, Rhodri Evans, Hugh Hughes (5) Against the recommendation: Councillors Marc Davies, Meirion Davies, Chris James, Ceris Jones, Maldwyn Lewis, Gareth Lloyd, Sian Maehrlein and Mark Strong (8) Abstaining: None It was agreed to REFUSE the application for the following reasons: · Lack of economic impact assessment- impact when losing 15-20% overall of parking in NQ · Concerns with the design of some houses · LDP - proportionate site for parking- over-development · Concerns with water and sewerage infrastructure of NQ · Highways impact · Unsustainable public transport- no regular buses to NQ · Other car parks in private ownership could close · Not against the development in principle nor social housing, but with the number of houses and parking spaces
Consideration was given to the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer Economy and Regeneration upon development, advertisement; local authority and statutory planning Applications: - A240428 Proposed residential development and associated works, Land at Oakfields, Lampeter To APPROVE the application subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement to ensure that the development makes an acceptable contribution towards the provision of affordable housing, in line with policy S05 of the LDP and the associated Affordable Housing SPG. ____________________________________________________________ Mrs Mair Benjamin (objector) addressed the Committee in accordance with the Operational procedure for Members of the Public addressing the Development Control Committee A240660 Expansion of existing public Maes yr Afon car park in land formerly occupied by Arriva Bus depot (already demolished), Arriva Cymru, Aberystwyth Bus Station. park Avenue, Aberystwyth To APPROVE the application subject to conditions. _________________________________________________________________ Mr & Mrs Elfyn Tandy (applicants) addressed the Committee in accordance with the Operational procedure for Members of the Public addressing the Development Control Committee A240804 Proposed change of use of agricultural land to be included within domestic curtilage and erection of proposed stores warehouse building and domestic garage, Land Adj To Blaenllaw Bethania, Llanon To REFER the application to the Site Inspection Panel in accordance with Paragraphs 2 and 5 of the Site Inspections protocol of the operational procedures of the Development Management Committee. ________________________________________________________________ A250092 Provision of off-road parking for two vehicles, as detailed on the attached drawings, 6 Trem y Foel, Penrhiwllan, Llandysul To APPROVE the application subject to conditions __________________________________________________________________ A250143 Improvements to Felinfach Playing Fields, Felinfach Sports Field, Felinfach To APPROVE the application subject to conditions _____________________________________________________________
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to note the schedule of planning applications dealt with the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer – Economy and Regeneration.
It was RESOLVED to note the schedule of planning applications dealt with the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer – Economy and Regeneration.
Decision as recorded
AGREED to note the planning appeals received.
It was AGREED to note the planning appeals received.
None.
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