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RESOLVED to note that when Committee Members determine the development control matters before them, they should have regard to the Development Plan and, so far as material to applications, to any other material considerations and when taking decisions, Members have to ensure they do not act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights as incorporated into legislation by the Human Rights Act1998.
RESOLVED to note that the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 imposes a duty on public bodies to carry out sustainable development in accordance with the sustainable development principle and to act in a manner which seeks to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 24.07.25 subject to the amendment of the error identified above.
RESOLVED to defer the Application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for further information to be considered regarding the access.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to an additional condition requiring the arrangements for bin storage to be agreed and also subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement to secure the affordable housing contribution outlined below: - 2 x 1 bedroom flat for Low Cost Home Ownership (Development Quality Requirement Standards)
RESOLVED to approve the Local Impact Report in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development and in addition to submit an addendum letter, which was read out by Councillor L A Tomkinson at the meeting and endorsed by Members, outlining concerns in respect of the impact of the proposed development on residents. (Note: County Borough Councillor J Bonetto did not take part in the vote as she was not present during the full debate).
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reason below: 1. The proposal represents an inappropriate conversion and is considered overdevelopment of the site, resulting in an unacceptable intensification of use and poor-quality living accommodation for future residents through the lack of outdoor amenity space and waste storage facilities. The proposal will result in an adverse impact on the amenities of the area as a consequence of a higher number of transient residents leading towards less community cohesion and undermining the objectives of securing a sustainable community. As such, the application is contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation.
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons outlined below: 1. The proposed development would generate indiscriminate on-street parking in an area which is already oversubscribed, to the detriment of safety of all highway users. As such, the application would be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan. 2. As a result of cumulative impacts, the proposed development would result in overdevelopment of the site which would have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area. As such, the application would be contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
RESOLVED to receive the report of the Service Director, Planning in relation to Planning and Enforcement Appeal Decisions received, Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons, Overview of Enforcement Cases and Enforcement Delegated Decisions received for the period 04/08/2025 - 22/08/2025.
An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillor M Powell.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.
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RESOLVED to note that when Committee Members determine the development control matters before them, they should have regard to the Development Plan and, so far as material to applications, to any other material considerations and when taking decisions, Members have to ensure they do not act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights as incorporated into legislation by the Human Rights Act1998.
It was RESOLVED to note that when Committee Members determine the development control matters before them, they should have regard to the Development Plan and, so far as material to applications, to any other material considerations and when taking decisions, Members have to ensure they do not act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights as incorporated into legislation by the Human Rights Act1998.
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RESOLVED to note that the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 imposes a duty on public bodies to carry out sustainable development in accordance with the sustainable development principle and to act in a manner which seeks to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
It was RESOLVED to note that the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 imposes a duty on public bodies to carry out sustainable development in accordance with the sustainable development principle and to act in a manner which seeks to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 24.07.25 subject to the amendment of the error identified above.
An error was highlighted regarding the placement of Mr C Hanagan’s attendance at the meeting incorrectly listed as County Borough Councillor. It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 24.07.25 subject to the amendment of the error identified above.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
Change of use from Use Class A1 to Use Class D2 (assembly and leisure) to allow occupation by a Gymnasium operator. Unit 4 Brown Lennox Retail Park, Ynysangharad Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 4DA In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received the following public speakers who were each afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal: - Mr A Evans (Agent) - Mr J Budd (Objector) The Agent Mr A Evans exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objectors. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
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RESOLVED to defer the Application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for further information to be considered regarding the access.
Proposed new access road and reprofiling of land to the rear (Amended plans received 05/08/2025). Sunnyside, Hirwaun Road, Pen-y-waun, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9LL Following consideration by Committee, it was RESOLVED to defer the Application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for further information to be considered regarding the access.
Hydroelectric renewable energy scheme and associated infrastructure works (Additional Plans and Documents Rec. 17/04/25) Area Of the Dare Valley Country Park, West of The Visitor Centre. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Proposed erection of 3 lock up garages. Land Adjacent To 23 Glan-yr-afon, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF42 6DD The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
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RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to an additional condition requiring the arrangements for bin storage to be agreed and also subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement to secure the affordable housing contribution outlined below: - 2 x 1 bedroom flat for Low Cost Home Ownership (Development Quality Requirement Standards)
Conversion of property to two shops and eight flats. 8 To 10 High Street, Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 8PG The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to an additional condition requiring the arrangements for bin storage to be agreed and also subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement to secure the affordable housing contribution outlined below: - 2 x 1 bedroom flat for Low Cost Home Ownership (Development Quality Requirement Standards)
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RESOLVED to approve the Local Impact Report in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development and in addition to submit an addendum letter, which was read out by Councillor L A Tomkinson at the meeting and endorsed by Members, outlining concerns in respect of the impact of the proposed development on residents. (Note: County Borough Councillor J Bonetto did not take part in the vote as she was not present during the full debate).
Development of National Significance (DNS). Installation, operation and subsequent decommissioning of a renewable energy scheme comprising ground mounted photovoltaic solar arrays together with substation compound, transformer stations, internal access track, landscaping, biodiversity measures, boundary fencing, security measures, CCTV posts, monitoring house, storage containers access improvement and ancillary infrastructure. The solar arrays will have a combined capacity of up to 39.9MW, Glyntaff Solar Farm, Bryntail Road, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, CF37 5LT The Head of Major Development and Investment reported orally on a revision to the report as follows: Pg 96 - 15 HGV movements per day. The Head of Major Development and Investment also outlined the contents of a ‘late letter’ received from a local resident and advised that the content of this would be submitted directly to Planning and Environmental Decisions Wales (PEDW). Members were informed that it is a formal requirement of the DNS process that any relevant LPA must submit a Local Impact Report (LIR) to PEDW to assist the appointed Inspector in the consideration of the proposals. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the Council’s Local Impact Report to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the Local Impact Report in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development and in addition to submit an addendum letter, which was read out by Councillor L A Tomkinson at the meeting and endorsed by Members, outlining concerns in respect of the impact of the proposed development on residents. (Note: County Borough Councillor J Bonetto did not take part in the vote as she was not present during the full debate).
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RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reason below: 1. The proposal represents an inappropriate conversion and is considered overdevelopment of the site, resulting in an unacceptable intensification of use and poor-quality living accommodation for future residents through the lack of outdoor amenity space and waste storage facilities. The proposal will result in an adverse impact on the amenities of the area as a consequence of a higher number of transient residents leading towards less community cohesion and undermining the objectives of securing a sustainable community. As such, the application is contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation.
PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS C3) TO 4 PERSON HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION (CLASS C4). 11 STATION TERRACE, TREHERBERT, CF42 5HU The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 24th July 2025, where Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. Members gave consideration to the further report, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of refusing contrary to officer recommendation and following discussions, it was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reason below: 1. The proposal represents an inappropriate conversion and is considered overdevelopment of the site, resulting in an unacceptable intensification of use and poor-quality living accommodation for future residents through the lack of outdoor amenity space and waste storage facilities. The proposal will result in an adverse impact on the amenities of the area as a consequence of a higher number of transient residents leading towards less community cohesion and undermining the objectives of securing a sustainable community. As such, the application is contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation.
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RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons outlined below: 1. The proposed development would generate indiscriminate on-street parking in an area which is already oversubscribed, to the detriment of safety of all highway users. As such, the application would be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan. 2. As a result of cumulative impacts, the proposed development would result in overdevelopment of the site which would have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area. As such, the application would be contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT THE PLOUGH INN PUBLIC HOUSE, 1 LEWIS STREET, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE, CF44 6PY. The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 24th July 2025, where Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. Members gave consideration to the further report, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of refusing contrary to officer recommendation and following discussions, it was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons outlined below: 1. The proposed development would generate indiscriminate on-street parking in an area which is already oversubscribed, to the detriment of safety of all highway users. As such, the application would be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan. 2. As a result of cumulative impacts, the proposed development would result in overdevelopment of the site which would have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area. As such, the application would be contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
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RESOLVED to receive the report of the Service Director, Planning in relation to Planning and Enforcement Appeal Decisions received, Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons, Overview of Enforcement Cases and Enforcement Delegated Decisions received for the period 04/08/2025 - 22/08/2025.
Members RESOLVED to receive the report of the Service Director, Planning in relation to Planning and Enforcement Appeal Decisions received, Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons, Overview of Enforcement Cases and Enforcement Delegated Decisions received for the period 04/08/2025 - 22/08/2025.
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