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RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
No apologies were received.
The following declarations of interest were received in accordance with the Members Code of Conduct: Councillor Lloyd-Jones Item 5 Personal Chair of Cardiff National Park City Group Councillor Gibson Item 4 Personal A close family member is a tenant and business owner at Victoria Park Hotel.
The minutes of the meeting held on 9th October 2025 were approved as a correct record and were signed by the Chairperson.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
The Chair introduced this item, explaining it provided members with an opportunity to consider the proposed Local Heritage List. This list has focussed on locally significant public houses, hotels and clubs, both past and present and as such meets the Stronger Fairer Greener commitment ‘to protect and celebrate local buildings such as pubs, community spaces and music venues’ The Chair welcomed: • Cllr De’Ath, Cabinet Member, Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport • Andrew Gregory, Director, Planning Transport & Environment • Steve Ball – Operational Manager (Strategic Place Making) The Chair invited Cllr De’Ath to make an opening statement, where the background to the item was explained as well as the reason for the list needing updating. The difference between the heritage list and CADW listing was also explained, as well as the importance of the Council having an oversight on developments in these areas involving these buildings to protect the heritage of the areas. Officers delivered a presentation, and the Chair opened the floor to question from members. Members were supportive of the proposals, the amount of work which has gone into this and the need to protect some buildings where possible and asked for details of how the weightings were agreed to decide whether buildings should be on the heritage list. Officers explained that there are no specific weightings, but the 8 criteria mentioned all play an incremental role and are used to look at each building and show why the building would need protection to be on the heritage list and/or control over what happens to it next. Members asked about social value, especially around pubs and community links, and whether the use of the building could also be protected as well as the potential changes being made to it. Officer explained that changing the use of a property is not something that is in their control in Wales, and it is the chance to prevent possible demolition under Article 4 that they are seeking to have more control over. Members then asked whether an additional layer could be added to the process, so communities had the opportunity to take over the buildings and possibility maintain the use, if there was a risk of demolition. Officers explained that some of the buildings would be obvious ones to be on the Loca Heritage List as they are well known in the area, were local reference points and are ‘stand out’ buildings in terms of materials and architectural design, but that situations having protection can lead to the building not being developed due to this and falling into disrepair, so it is a difficult balance. Officers advised that this would be something that would need to be discussed further with Welsh Government. Members asked if National Designated buildings would be identified on the list in some way, and officers explained that the Local Heritage List is different to the Cadw list where Nationally Designated buildings have a higher level of protection and would not be on the Local Heritage List as they already have protection. Work has been done to identify any buildings that were on the heritage list but should have been under Cadw and they have now been included, where they fitted the criteria. Members asked about other buildings which could be historically significant, and officer explained that a second phase for the list is planned, which would be a significant piece of work, involving public consultation, and there is an option to add incrementally to the Local Heritage List, which could be an interim solution. Officers also explained that buildings that are not on the list but are felt to need protection can have restrictions imposed to protect local heritage which has had positive feedback from the public. Members asked if there are any additional benefits to being on the Local Heritage List and what the approach was from planning officers in situations where the request to demolition a building has been declined. Officers explained that if a building is on this list and has Article 4 protection, it has more weighting when decisions are made and a higher chance of protection and retention. Members asked whether the architectural protection was just externa or internal too, and officers explained that it would be external only, but that specific requirements can be included such as types of windows, roofs, painting etc, so as not to erode the external character of the building. They also added, that if a developer sees that a property is on the Local Heritage List, they are very careful about what is suggested, and it gives more control over discussions with developers which benefits the Council and local communities. Members asked how soon the list could be implemented and Officers said that it would be immediate on agreement, but that the paperwork would take a little longer. RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
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RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
The Chair introduced this item, explaining it provided members with an opportunity to consider the 2025 Air Quality Monitoring report that provides information in relation to the 2024 calendar year. The report will be considered by Cabinet next week, before the requirement to submit it to Welsh Government by the end of the year. The Chair welcomed: • Cllr De’Ath, Cabinet Member, Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport • Andrew Gregory, Director, Planning Transport & Environment • Jason Bale, Operational Manager Enterprise & Specialist Services. The Chair invited Cllr De’Ath to make an opening statement, where it was explained how much progress has been made, but there is still work to be done, as there are no safe levels of pollution, especially around monitoring in areas where more vulnerable people live who may not be able to advocate for themselves. Officers delivered a presentation, and the Chair opened the floor to question from members. Members complimented Officers on the work done on this and asked if the move to electric vehicles (EV) had contributed to this, what the plan was to roll out lamp post charging stations and backfilling funding now the Welsh Government funding was being withdrawn. Officers explained that a pilot is being run with lamp post charging stations but were not aware of any backfilling of funding for Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) and Members expressed concern regarding this. Members asked if the monitoring at Ely Bridge would be removed and Officers explained that the area has been within acceptable levels for a number of years but that the removal of the Air Quality Monitoring Area (AQMA) would need to be agreed. They also said that monitoring would continue here, even if it were not a legally defined AQMA, as other areas would be, to have data to reassure the Council and Welsh Government that it was the correct decision. This would also feed into the Clean Air Strategy, One Planet Cardiff plans and future transport plans. This would be brought under one document – Air Quality Strategy - to show how air quality is managed in Cardiff. Members asked if the opening of the bus depot in the Ely area could lead to increased pollution and Officers explained that before this was agreed, an Air Quality Monitoring Report (AQMR) would have been requested and considered. Members were supportive of all the work that has been done and reinforced that this is something that needs to continue so monitoring of the situation can be done but also that there is visibility around what is causing issues and what is being done to make improvements. Officers explained that 3 out of the 4 AQMA have action taking place in a holistic way alongside the monitoring to improve the air quality in the area, and Officers welcome public engagement to this and a public consultation will take place. Members asked if there was information available on what had caused improvements in areas, especially areas like Llandaff, which continue to be congested, but air quality shows as improved. Officer explained it is due to a combination of hybrid working, EV fleet vehicles and increased use of public transport and changes to bus lane layout and active transport and travel. Members asked whether there was an option to add more monitors in areas where there are building developments, especially near schools, where there is a lot of dust impacting air quality and suggested a way to feedback to motorists when they are making a positive impact and how this could be made visible. Officers will look into how this could be done and there is some funding available from Welsh Government, for which a location is being decided upon to put the devices in for immediate feedback to motorists and will be updated in the next report. In terms of dust impact, there would be a Dust and Construction Monitoring Plan in place, so this can be reviewed if the team are contacted, and there are plans to increase monitoring. Officers would welcome feedback from Members of areas they think would benefit from this. Members raised concerns about schools being built in areas which then impacted air quality levels, and Officers agreed that this needs to be reviewed as part of the planning process. Members asked whether we should be aiming to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) targets on air quality, which are higher than those set by Welsh Government and Officers confirmed that they aim for the levels set by our KPI’s which are higher than Welsh Government legal requirements. RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
To review the evidence and information gathered during the meeting, agree Members comments, observations and concerns to be passed on to the relevant Cabinet Member by the Chair.
There were no urgent items to discuss.
Members were advised that the next Environment Scrutiny Committee is scheduled for Thursday 11th December 2025 at 4.30pm The meeting ended at 6.15pm.
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