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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 18th September 2025.
RESOLVED to defer the Application for a Site Inspection to be undertaken by the Planning and Development Committee to look at the gabion basket construction retaining wall along the southern boundary of the development. (Note: At this point in proceedings, County Borough Councillor W Lewis informed Members of the need to declare a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of Application No: 19/1200 Reserved matters application for the erection of 543 dwellings and associated infrastructure) Phases 5, 6 7 and 8 submitted pursuant to hybrid (outline/full) planning permission ref. 10/0845/HYB ) Land at Former Open Cast Coal Site and Land to the North of The A473, Llanilid. “I apologise for not declaring at the beginning of the meeting but I am currently working on phase 2 and 3 of this site so I will leave the meeting during this item.” (Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell joined the meeting during this item and did not take part in the vote.)
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the one reason outlined below: -The proposed access to the site is considered unacceptable and the application would therefore be contrary to Policy AW5 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 22/09/2025 - 10/10/2025.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, the following declarations of interest were made: Councillor G Stacey declared a personal interest in respect of Application No: 25/0680 Extension to side and rear of detached residential property (amended information received 4th August 2025) 26 The Paddocks, Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF38 1TL “The applicant is known to me as my barber.” Councillor L Ellis declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of Application No: 25/0338 2 x Shipping containers and 1 x Parcel collection locker to be installed to the rear end of car park at Penygraig Boys and Girls Club. Penygraig Boys and Girls Club, Brook Street, Williamstown, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 1RD “I have received representations from both parties regarding this application and feel it is fair to remove myself from the debate and decision on this item.” Councillor R Williams wished to note that in respect of Application No: 25/0749 Change of use from furniture store to gym CKR Furniture Frames Limited, Cardiff Road, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 4EY, the Applicant had contacted Councillor R Williams for information but he had directed the Applicant to contact Planning Officers instead.
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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 18th September 2025.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 18th September 2025.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
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RESOLVED to defer the Application for a Site Inspection to be undertaken by the Planning and Development Committee to look at the gabion basket construction retaining wall along the southern boundary of the development. (Note: At this point in proceedings, County Borough Councillor W Lewis informed Members of the need to declare a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of Application No: 19/1200 Reserved matters application for the erection of 543 dwellings and associated infrastructure) Phases 5, 6 7 and 8 submitted pursuant to hybrid (outline/full) planning permission ref. 10/0845/HYB ) Land at Former Open Cast Coal Site and Land to the North of The A473, Llanilid. “I apologise for not declaring at the beginning of the meeting but I am currently working on phase 2 and 3 of this site so I will leave the meeting during this item.” (Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell joined the meeting during this item and did not take part in the vote.)
Variation of condition 2, house types and general amendments to planning permission 18/0736/10 Former Hillside Country Club, Collenna Farm, Tonyrefail, CF39 8AX 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 N Francis (Applicant) - Ms L May (Objector) The Applicant Mr N Francis exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objector. The Committee noted that Mr C May (Objector) who had requested to address Members on the Application experienced technical difficulties and therefore did not address committee. The Head of Planning outlined the contents of 2 ‘late’ letters from both the Applicant and a joint letter from both Objectors Mr and Mrs May. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to defer the Application for a Site Inspection to be undertaken by the Planning and Development Committee to look at the gabion basket construction retaining wall along the southern boundary of the development. (Note: At this point in proceedings, County Borough Councillor W Lewis informed Members of the need to declare a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of Application No: 19/1200 Reserved matters application for the erection of 543 dwellings and associated infrastructure) Phases 5, 6 7 and 8 submitted pursuant to hybrid (outline/full) planning permission ref. 10/0845/HYB ) Land at Former Open Cast Coal Site and Land to the North of The A473, Llanilid. “I apologise for not declaring at the beginning of the meeting but I am currently working on phase 2 and 3 of this site so I will leave the meeting during this item.” (Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell joined the meeting during this item and did not take part in the vote.)
2 x Shipping containers and 1 x Parcel collection locker to be installed to the rear end of car park at Penygraig Boys and Girls Club. Penygraig Boys and Girls Club, Brook Street, Williamstown, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 1RD (Note: Having earlier declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of this application, County Borough Councillor L Ellis left the meeting at this point.) In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Ms D Edwicker (Objector) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. The Committee noted that Mr C Pennington (Objector) who had requested to address Members on the Application was not present to do so. The Head of Planning 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. (Note: County Borough Councillor L Ellis rejoined the meeting at this point.)
Change of use from furniture store to gym CKR Furniture Frames Limited, Cardiff Road, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 4EY The Committee noted that Mr G Jones (Applicant) who had requested to address Members on the Application declined the opportunity during the meeting. Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor A Morgan OBE spoke on the application and put forward his broad support in respect of the proposed Development but referenced previous flood risk concerns which had been addressed. The Head of Planning 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.
Installation of a Prefabricated Modular Building. Abercwmboi Recreation Ground, John Street, Abercwmboi, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf The Committee noted that Mr J Lewis and Mr J Jones (Objectors) who had requested to address Members on the Application were not present to do so. The Head of Planning 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.
Extension to side and rear of detached residential property (amended information received 4th August 2025) 26 The Paddocks, Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF38 1TL In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Ms V Willims (Objector) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. 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. (Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell left the meeting during this item and did not return to the meeting.)
The application seeks consent for a variation to Condition 2 in order to amend the list of consented drawings to reflect proposed alterations to the consented scheme. Hen Glyncornel Nursing Home, Nant-y-gwyddon Road, Llwynypia, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 2JF 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 J Richmond (Agent) - Mr B Geeves (Objector) The Agent Mr J Richmond exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objector. (Note: At this point in proceedings, County Borough Councillor W Lewis declared a personal interest in respect of this application. “The public speaker Mr Geeves has discussed with me at length his concerns regarding the access to the proposed development which already has been granted planning permission.”) 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. (Note: Following the conclusion of the vote, the meeting was paused for a 5 minute recess.)
Reserved matters application for the erection of 543 dwellings and associated infrastructure (Phases 5, 6, 7 and 8 submitted pursuant to hybrid (outline/full) planning permission ref. 10/0845/HYB) Land At Former Open Cast Coal Site and Land to The North of The A473, Llanilid (Note: Having earlier declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of this application, County Borough Councillor W Lewis left the meeting at this point.) The Head of Planning 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. (Note: County Borough Councillor W Lewis returned to the meeting at this point.)
Proposed erection of 8No 6p 4b house types and associated private gardens, access road and external works. (Bat Survey Report received 22/07/25) Tai Education Centre, Grovefield Terrace, Pen-y-graig, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 1HL 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.
Change of Use from C3 Dwelling House to C4 HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) (3 no. Bedrooms) (Re-submission of 25/0383/FUL). 11 Edmund Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 9NF The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined the content of a ‘late’ letter received from Non-Committee Local Member County Borough Councillor G Caple outlining his concerns regarding the application. 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 refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the one reason outlined below: -The proposed access to the site is considered unacceptable and the application would therefore be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
Construction and operation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) and associated infrastructure (Otter Survey Rec. 14/03/25) (Certificates of Calibration Rec. 17/04/25) (Updated Noise Report and Additional Ecological Information Rec. 22/05/25) Lowlands Farm, Tavern y Coed, Tonteg, CF38 1LH 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 one reason outlined below: -The proposed access to the site is considered unacceptable and the application would therefore be contrary to Policy AW5 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 22/09/2025 - 10/10/2025.
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 22/09/2025 - 10/10/2025.
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