Newid hinsawdd, sero net, llifogydd, ynni, bioamrywiaeth, parciau a mannau gwyrdd.
Beth mae cynghorau'n ei wneud
Mae pob cyngor yng Nghymru wedi datgan neu ymateb i'r argyfwng hinsawdd ac mae ganddo gynlluniau i dorri ei allyriadau ei hun, o adeiladau, cerbydau a'r hyn y mae'n ei brynu. Mae cynghorau hefyd yn rheoli perygl llifogydd ar afonydd a nentydd lleol.
Pwy sy'n penderfynu
Mae'r Cabinet yn cytuno ar gynlluniau hinsawdd; mae pwyllgorau craffu'n gwirio cynnydd.
Dweud eich dweud
Gofynnwch i'ch cynghorwyr sut mae'r cyngor yn gwneud yn erbyn ei dargedau ei hun, ac ymatebwch i'w ymgynghoriadau ar gynlluniau.
Wrthi'n llwytho
Fesul cyngor, y 12 mis diwethaf
Faint o eitemau agenda ar y pwnc hwn y deliodd pob cyngor â nhw, a faint oedd â phenderfyniad wedi'i gofnodi.
RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2(2)(d) Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Michael David Cranham to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on business at meetings of the County Council and Llanelli Town Council relating to or likely to affect Stebonheath Park in Llanelli and the dispensation be valid until the end of the Councillor’s term of office.
RESOLVED that dispensation be granted under Regulation 2(2)(d) Standards Committees (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001 to Councillor Sean Lucas Rees to speak and make written representations but NOT vote on business at meetings of the County Council and Llanelli Town Council relating to the use of Stebonheath Park in Llanelli by Llanelli AFC and the dispensation be valid until the end of the Councillor’s term of office.
Abertawe, Panel Perfformiad Craffu – Newid yn yr Hinsawdd a Natur,
Penderfyniad: Ni chofnodir penderfyniad ffurfiol. Cofnodir un cam gweithredu: bydd swyddogion yn ystyried a ellir dod ag adroddiad ar Faterion Tir Comin i'r Panel, o bosibl yng nghyfarfod 10 Tachwedd 2026.
RESOLVED
· To accept the contents of the report.
Note:
· Improving Council Tax Collection Arrangements – need to schedule an update on the matter in the Committee's forward programme for 2026/2027
· Capital Bids – Scheme to Extend Ysgol y Faenol Car Park. A request from the Local Member for the costs associated with the slippage
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Quarter 1 position of corporate risks outlined in the Risk Summary
Report (Annex A) be noted.
(2) T H A T the Strategic Leadership Team’s consideration of the responses to
the Governance and Audit Committee’s comments for Quarter 4 2025/26 be noted.
(3) T H A T the following comments be referred to Cabinet for endorsement:
• Consideration to be given about the involvement of the Governance
and Audit Committee in the future review of Directorate-level risks,
potentially before the annual review is finalised.
• In due course to review the Climate Change risk, taking account of
forthcoming government information/guidance and giving specific
consideration to climate adaptation alongside mitigation.
• To provide the Governance and Audit Committee with a future update
showing how the Corporate Risk Register has changed over time.
• To add further information on how risk appetite is being applied within
the organisation and used to inform priorities and resource decisions.
• Provide an update on the Committee's previous request concerning
reputational risk and whether that should feature on the Corporate Risk
Register.
Reasons for decisions
(1&2) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
(3) To advise Cabinet of the comments of the Governance and Audit Committee.
Resolved that the press and public be excluded from the hearing in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Licensing Act (Hearings) Regulations 2005, to enable the Sub-Committee to take legal advice.
(Closed Session)
Members discussed the issues relating to the application.
(Open Session)
The Lead Lawyer gave a comprehensive overview of the legal advice tendered.
The Chair indicated that the Sub-Committee had considered the application and representation made and the needs and interests of all parties in terms of the Council’s Statements of Licensing Policy, statutory guidance and the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.
The Sub‑Committee Resolved to Grant the application for a new premises licence as modified, subject to:
• Conditions consistent with the operating schedule (Appendix C),
• Mandatory conditions under the Licensing Act 2003.
Internal areas
Plays - Monday-Sunday 0700-0100
Films - Monday-Sunday 0700-0100
Indoor Sporting Events - Monday-Sunday 0700-0100
Boxing or Wrestling Entertainment – Monday-Sunday 0700-0100
Live Music – Monday-Sunday 0700-0100
Recorded Music – Monday – Sunday 0700-0100
Performance of Dance – Monday-Sunday 0700-0100
Late-Night Refreshment – Monday-Sunday 2300-0100
Supply of Alcohol – On/Off Sales - Monday-Sunday 0700-0100
Internal opening Hours – Monday – Sunday 0700-0130
External areas
Plays - Monday-Sunday 0700-2300
Films - Monday-Sunday 0700-2300
Boxing or Wrestling Entertainment – Monday-Sunday 0700-2300
Live Music – Monday-Sunday 0700-2300
Recorded Music – Monday-Sunday 0700-2300
Performance of Dance – Monday-Sunday 0700-2300
Supply of Alcohol – On/Off Sales - Monday-Sunday 0700-2300
External opening Hours – Monday – Sunday 0700-0000 (save for persons entering or exiting the marquee)
Conditions of Premises Licence
1. CCTV will be provided in the form of a recordable system, capable of providing pictures of evidential quality in all lighting conditions particularly facial recognition. Cameras shall encompass all ingress and egress to the premises; fire exits all areas where the public have access and any external drinking areas.
2. Equipment must be maintained in good working order; the system must continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain at the premises. Recordings must be correctly timed, and date stamped, recordings must be kept in date order, numbered sequentially and kept for a period of 31 days and handed to a Police Officer/Local Authority Officer on demand.
3. The Premises Licence Holder must ensure that at all times a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) or appointed member of staff is capable and competent at downloading CCTV footage in a recordable format to a Police Officer/Local Authority Officer on demand.
4. The Recording equipment and tapes/discs shall be kept in a secure environment under the control of the DPS or other responsible named individual.
5. An operational daily log report must be maintained, endorsed by signature, indicating the system has been checked and is compliant. In the event of any failings the actions taken are to be recorded. In the event of technical failure of the CCTV equipment, the Premises Licence holder/DPS must report the failure to the Police/Local Authority.
6. The Safety Advisory Group shall be notified with at least three months’ notice for all non-sporting events, taking place externally, likely to attract more than 500 people.
7. Concerts where live or pre-recorded amplified music is the main element to be limited to no more than 12 days in any calendar year.
8. An incident recording book, bound in numerical order, shall be maintained at the premises showing details of the date and time of all assaults, injuries, accidents or ejections, as well as details of the members of staff involved, the nature of the incident and the action/outcome. The book must be kept available for inspection by the Police and authorised officers of the Licensing Authority.
9. A Challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification shall bear their photograph, date of birth and a holographic mark.
10. A log shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The log should include the date and time of the refused sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The log shall be always available for inspection at the premises by the police or an authorised officer of the Council whilst the premises are open.
11. The premises to keep up to date records of staff training and refresher training in respect of age-related sales including proxy sales to persons who are drunk and identifying and preventing drug misuse in written or electronic format available for inspection on request by an authorised officer. Training to be updated every six months and signed by staff.
12. Notices shall be clearly displayed in the premises to emphasise to customers the prohibition on providing sales of alcohol to persons under the age of eighteen years
13. A 30-minute drinking up time on top of the last permitted sale of alcohol to allow customers to use the toilet facilities and disperse from the premises.
14. Other than for off sales to be taken away from the site, sale and consumption of drinks in external area (including car parks) to be from non-glass containers.
15. No glass or glass bottles to be taken into the stands, arena or concourse area at any time.
16. Sale of intoxicants in the pitch, bowl, concourse areas to cease by 2300 hours daily. Consumption of alcohol in the pitch, bowl and concourse area to cease by 2330 hours.
17. Live/Recorded music to cease by 2300 in external areas of the premises.
18. All external areas of the premises shall close by 2300 hours daily and shall be cleared by patrons by 0000, save for persons exiting or entering the marquee.
19. The Premises Licence Holder must ensure that all stewards & security personnel are suitably trained and capable of carrying out their allocated duties, and understand their role and the appropriate way in which to deal with, record and report incidents.
20. SIA registered door staff shall be employed, on occasions when a requirement is identified by the licence holders written risk assessment. Consideration will be given to the nature of the event, public holidays and days considered to be major event days in the city centre. If a written risk assessment identifies that door staff are required, the following number will be adhered to:
Members of the Public Present Number of door Supervisors
1 - 100 2
100 - 250 3
250 - 500 4
500 - 750 5
750 - 1,000 6
1,000 - 1,250 9
1,250 - 1,500 10
1,500 - 2,000 12
In excess of 2,000 - at least 12 and such other stewards as may be required either by the Chief Fire Officer or the Council.
21. A detailed bound numerical register of door supervisors to be maintained at all times at the premises. Such register to include the name, registration number, contact details of the member of door staff along with the date, time on duty and time off duty. Full details of the agency supplying the staff to be endorsed and the register to be available for inspection on request by an Authorised officer.
22. The premises shall have an adequate system of counting persons in and out when utilising door staff to ensure that the customer levels in all areas do not exceed the limit endorsed in the venue risk assessment. At all other times, staff will have a constant knowledge and control of the number of persons within the premises.
23. Notices shall predominantly displayed at all exists requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and leave the area quietly.
24. No rubbish, including bottles, shall be moved, removed or placed in outside areas between 2100 hours and 0800 hours.
25. Alcohol supplied for delivery via an online ordering system to customers in spectator areas shall only be delivered by staff authorised by the premises licence holder. All orders must be made by, and delivered directly to, a person aged 18 years or over. A Challenge 25 age verification policy shall operate at both the point of sale and the point of delivery. No alcohol shall be supplied where staff have reason to believe it is intended for consumption by a person under 18 years of age.
Reasons for Decision
The Sub-Committee noted that the application sought permission for licensable activities between 07:00 and 01:00 hours Monday to Sunday, with the premises open to the public until 01:30 hours. The premises comprise a rugby ground containing a clubhouse, fan zone, event marquee, seating blocks, terrace and car park.
The Sub-Committee noted that no representations had been received from any Responsible Authority, including South Wales Police, the Pollution Division, the Planning Authority, the Fire Authority, Health and Safety, Trading Standards, Child Protection, the Local Health Board, the Licensing Authority or Immigration. Members attached appropriate weight to the absence of objections from those authorities, while recognising that this did not remove the need to consider the application and the representation on their merits.
The Sub-Committee carefully considered the representation from the Other Person concerning the potential effect of late-night activity upon nearby residents, particularly noise from events, patrons leaving the premises, vehicles, traffic congestion and parking. Members recognised that the premises are situated near residential properties and that the prevention of public nuisance was therefore of particular relevance.
The Sub-Committee was satisfied, however, that the conditions proposed within the operating schedule provided an appropriate and proportionate framework for promoting the licensing objectives.
In particular, the conditions require live and recorded music in external areas to cease by 23:00 hours; the sale and consumption of alcohol in the pitch, bowl and concourse areas to cease by 23:00 and 23:30 hours respectively; external areas to close and ordinarily be cleared by 00:00 hours; notices requesting patrons to respect local residents and leave quietly; restrictions on the movement of rubbish during night-time hours; and appropriate stewarding and security arrangements when required by risk assessment.
Members also took account of the nature of the site and its existing sporting and hospitality use, the proposed management controls, and the fact that no Responsible Authorities had identified concerns requiring refusal, reduced licensed hours or additional conditions beyond those before the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee concluded that it would not be appropriate or proportionate to refuse the application or reduce the general terminal hour to 23:00 hours.
The Sub-Committee carefully considered the position of the event marquee when determining the scope of condition 18. The application and accompanying plan identify the marquee as a distinct event structure within the licensed premises.
Members were mindful that the classification of a marquee can depend upon its physical characteristics and the particular statutory context. Planning authorities and courts may consider factors such as size, permanence and physical attachment when determining whether a structure is a building. Members accepted the legal advice that, for the purpose of applying this licence condition, the marquee should be treated as an internal area rather than as part of the external areas subject to the 23:00 hours closure.
Condition 18 was therefore amended to make clear that, after the external areas have closed, patrons may enter or leave the marquee for the purpose of using that internal licensed area. This limited exception does not permit patrons to remain in, congregate in or use the external areas after the applicable clearing time. The marquee may continue to operate only within the licensed hours, including the 01:00 hours termination of licensable activities, and subject to all other conditions attached to the premises licence.
The Sub-Committee considered that the amended wording removed ambiguity, was capable of practical enforcement, and struck a fair and proportionate balance between the operation of the premises and the protection of nearby residents. Members were accordingly satisfied that granting the application subject to the amended condition was appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives, in particular the prevention of public nuisance and public safety.
Right of Appeal
Following receipt of this notice, the applicant and any person who made a relevant representation have a right of appeal to the Magistrates’ Court under Schedule 5 to the Licensing Act 2003.
Any appeal must be commenced within 21 days beginning with the day on which the appellant was notified of this decision.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the attendance of the following Councillors at the site visit to
Flemingston Road, Stadium Site, St Athan, held on 16th July 2026, be noted:
Councillor N.C. Thomas (Chair), Councillors J. Aviet, I.R. Buckley, N.P. Hodges and
Dr. I.J. Johnson.
(2) T H A T apologies from the following Councillors to the above site visit held on
16th July 2026 be noted: Councillor M.R. Wilson (Vice-Chair), Councillors
C.M. Cowpe, C. Stallard and E. Williams.
BUILDING REGULATION APPLICATIONS AND OTHER BUILDING CONTROL MATTERS DETERMINED BY THE HEAD OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT UNDER DELEGATED POWERS (HSD)
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the passed building regulation applications, as listed in Section (a) of
the report, be noted.
(2) T H A T the rejected building applications, as listed in Section (b) of the report,
be noted.
(3) T H A T the serving of Notices under The Building (Approved Inspectors Etc.)
Regulations 2000, as listed in Section (c) of the report, be noted.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY THE HEAD OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT UNDER DELEGATED POWERS (HSD)
RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report, on pages 18
through 47, under the above delegated powers, be noted.
APPEALS (HSD)
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Planning Appeals received following the refusal of the Council to
grant planning permission, as detailed in Section (a) of the report, be noted.
(2) T H A T the Enforcement Appeals received, as detailed in Section (b) of the
report, be noted.
(3) T H A T the Planning Appeal Decisions, as detailed in Section (c) of the
report, be noted.
(4) T H A T the Enforcement Appeal Decisions, as detailed in Section (d) of the
report, be noted.
(5) T H A T the statistics relating to appeals for the period April 2026 – March
2027, as detailed in Section (e) of the report, be noted.
TREES (HSD)
(i) Delegated Powers –
RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report, on pages 54 to
58, as determined by the Head of Sustainable Development under delegated
powers, be noted.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS (HSD)
RESOLVED – T H A T in pursuance of the powers delegated to the Committee, the
following applications be determined as indicated and any other necessary action be
taken.
2022/00733/FUL Received on 29 July 2025
(P. 60)
APPLICANT: Persimmon Homes C/O Agent,
AGENT: Tim Gent 5th Floor, 2, Kingsway, Cardiff, CF10 3FD
Land North of the Railway Line, Rhoose
Erection of new homes, open space, landscaping, access roads and paths and
associated infrastructure
The application constituted a major development and, in accordance with the Scheme
of Delegation, required determination by the Planning Committee.
Following discussions on this application, and due to there being no unanimity on
this, a vote on the recommendation(s) was called for. A Recorded Vote was taken
as follows:
Member For Against Abstain
J. Aviet √
G. Bruce √
I.R. Buckley √
C.A. Cave √
J.E. Charles √
C.M. Cowpe √
P. Drake √
A.M. Ernest √
W. Gilligan √
N.P. Hodges √
I.J. Johnson √
H.M. Payne √
I.A.N. Perry √
C. Stallard √
N.C. Thomas √
E. Williams √
M.R. Wilson √
TOTAL 12 5 0
Following the above vote, the Planning Committee subsequently
RESOLVED – T H A T, subject to the Application being referred to Welsh
Government to consider a call-in request (and no decision notice to be issued at this
time), and the Applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement to provide for the
following:
• Procure that 35% (119) of the dwellings built on the site pursuant to the planning
permission are built and thereafter maintained as affordable housing units in
perpetuity.
• Pay a contribution of £777,400 towards sustainable transport improvements.
• Pay a contribution of £425,880 towards improvements to community facilities.
• Pay a contribution of £2,175,069 to address education requirements arising
from the development.
• Pay a contribution of £535,373 towards new or enhanced off-site public open
space (outdoor sports facilities).
• Pay 1% of project budget towards public art.
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall begin no later than 5 years from the date of this
decision, or 3 years from the determination of an application under Section
257 of the Town and Country Planning Act that has been submitted pursuant
to Condition 3 of this permission, whichever is the later.
Reason:
To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country
Planning Act 1990.
2. Apart from where superseded by the requirements of the planning conditions
set out below, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the
following approved plans and documents:
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud Xx 410 D Site Location Plan
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Su Ud Xx 406 S Planning Layout
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Su Ud Xx 411 S Planning Layout with Accommodation
Schedule
House type Pack submitted 15.9.25
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx El Ud Xx 503 Salisbury V2 Proposed Elevations
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx El Ud Xx 502 Salisbury V2 Proposed Floor Plans
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx El Ud Xx 500 Winchester V2 Proposed Floor Plans
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx El Ud Xx 501 Winchester V2 Proposed Elevations
10342 108 01 J Site Wide Levels
10342 108 02 J Site Wide Levels
10342 108 03 J Site Wide Levels
10342 108 04 J Site Wide Levels
10342 100 01 J Engineering Plans
10342 100 02 I Engineering Plans
10342 100 03 J Engineering Plans
10342100 04 J Engineering Plans
10342 111 01 B Site Sections
10342 111 02 B Site Sections
10342 111 03 B Site Sections
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud Xx 414 J Hardworks Strategy
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud Xx 416 E Boundary Treatment Strategy Plan
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud Xx 417 D Materials Finishes Strategy Plan
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud Xx 418 F Street Hierarchy Plan
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Su Ud Xx 413 J Parking Strategy Plan
g2017 Urb Xx Xx Su Ud Xx 415 H Bin Collection Plan
10342 102 01 F Highway Longsections
10342 102 02 F Highway Longsections
10342 102 03 F Highway Longsections
10342 102 04 E Highway Longsections
10342 116 01 D Highway Construction Details
22025.os.500.01: Potential Traffic Calming Measures
10342 107 01 H Site Wide Drainage
10342 107 02 H Site Wide Drainage
10342 107 03 H Site Wide Drainage
10342 107 04 H Site Wide Drainage
10342 200 01 F Basin Sections
10342 200 02 F Basin Sections
10342 200 03 F Basin Sections
10342 117 01 D Drainage Construction Details
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 006 Hedgerow Loss Translocation P06
2027.09.08 Green Infrastructure Tree Loss And Mitigation
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 007 Biodiversity Habitat Plan P06
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 301 Soft Landscape Ga 1 Of 7 P10
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 302 Soft Landscape Ga 2 Of 7 P09
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 303 Soft Landscape Ga 3 Of 7 P10
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 304 Soft Landscape Ga 4 Of 7 P11
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 305 Soft Landscape Ga 5 Of 7 P09
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 306 Soft Landscape Ga 6 Of 7 P09
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 307 Soft Landscape Ga 7 Of 7 P09
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 308 Soft Landscape Planting Schedule 1 Of 2
P09
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 309 Soft Landscape Planting Schedule 2 Of 2
P07
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 402 Rev A: Tree Pits And Bioretention Details
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 401 Rev A: Tree Pit In Bioretention Planter Detail
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr La Xx 001 Landscape General Notes
Ug2017 Outline Landscape Specification
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud Xx 423 Play Area Outline Specification West
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud Xx 421 Play Area Outline Specification East
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud Xx 422 Muga Outline Specification
Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud Xx 000 Rev I Land Budget Public Open Space
Preliminary Ecological Assessment Update (Sep 2024)
Green Infrastructure Statement V3
Dormouse Survey Report Update (Sep 2024)
Badger Survey Report Terraqua (Jan 2024)
Biodiversity Loss Gain Enhancement Plan (Sep 2024)
Biodiversity Enhancement Mitigation Strategy Sept 2025
Bat Tree Assessment and Activity Survey Report V2 July 2024
Skylark Survey Report June 2025
Reptile Survey Report Update (May 2024)
Reptile Mitigation Strategy (April 2025)
Hedgerow Regulations Survey (Apr 2022)
10342 - DS - 01 - Rhoose Drainage Strategy Rev C
UG2017 Design & Access Statement Rev G
Reason:
For the avoidance of doubt as to the approved development and to accord
with Circular 016:2014 on The Use of Planning Conditions for Development
Management.
3. Prior to the commencement of development and no later than two years from
the date of this decision, an application for an order to authorise the diversion
of Public Right of Way P7/2/1 (to avert crossing the railway line) shall be
submitted to the Council under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning
Act 1990. No dwelling shall be occupied before:
Either:-
(i) the order made pursuant to the relevant application has been
confirmed by the Council or Secretary of State (as applicable) and the
alternative footpath has been fully completed in accordance with the agreed
details; or
(ii) the Secretary of State, having considered the merits of the application,
decides not to confirm the order authorising the diversion of the footpath.
Reason:
In the interest of public safety and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Development) of the Local
Development Plan.
4. No development shall take place until a foul water drainage scheme to
satisfactorily accommodate the foul water discharge from the site has been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
scheme shall be informed by a hydraulic assessment to identify:
1. A point of adequacy on the public sewerage system or where necessary.
2. Removal of surface water to offset the introduction of the new foul water
generated by the development.
3. The extent of reinforcement works required to accommodate the entire
development.
No part of the development shall be brought into use and no dwelling shall be
occupied until the approved foul drainage system has been constructed,
completed, and brought into use in accordance with the approved scheme.
Thereafter, no surface, land, or highway water from the site shall drain directly
or indirectly to the public sewerage system.
Reason:
To prevent hydraulic overload of the public sewerage system and pollution of
the environment and adverse public health and safety implications, and to
comply with the terms of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1
(Location of New Development), and MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the
Local Development Plan.
5. No development shall commence until a report has been submitted to and
approved by the Local Planning Authority which confirms whether the water
main (shown on plan DC-02 Water Main Location) is non-operational or live.
a) If the watermain is confirmed to be non-operational, the report shall also
detail the works required to cap off the asset (including the timing of these
works) and no development shall take place within the protection zone until it
has been capped off in accordance with the approved details.
b) If the watermain is live, no development shall take place along the
watermain route and the protection zone until a scheme to divert the
watermain has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local
planning authority. The scheme shall include a detailed design, outlining the
measures taken to divert and protect the structural condition of the watermain
and will include a timetable for its implementation and completion. The
approved scheme shall be adhered to throughout the lifetime of the
development and the protection measures shall be retained in perpetuity.
Reason:
To protect the integrity of the public watermain and avoid damage thereto, to
protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no detriment to
the environment and to comply with the terms of Policies SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy), MD1 (Location of New Development) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
6. No development shall commence until a Construction Environment
Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to, and approved in writing by,
the Local Planning Authority. The CEMP shall include the following details:
i) pollution prevention measures, including adherence to Guidelines for
Pollution Prevention, best practice, and emergency spill procedures;
ii) soil management;
iii) storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development;
iv) the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative
displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate;
v) construction drainage, including containment areas, buffer zones and
bunds to any watercourses or land drains;
vi) measures to control and mitigate the emission of dust, smoke, other
airborne pollutants and dirt during construction;
vii) a scheme of waste management.
viii) hours of construction;
ix) lighting;
x) management, control and mitigation of noise and vibration;
xi) odour management and mitigation;
xii) details of biodiversity management and tree and hedgerow protection;
xiii) how the developer proposes to accord with the Considerate Constructors
Scheme (www.considerateconstructorsscheme.org.uk) during the course of
the construction of the development; and
xiii) a system for the management of complaints from local residents which will
incorporate an appointed representative and a reporting system.
The construction of the development shall be undertaken in accordance with
the approved CEMP.
Reason:
To ensure that the construction of the development is undertaken in a
neighbourly manner and in the interests of the protection of amenity and the
environment and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local
Development Plan.
7. Prior to the commencement of development, a Construction Traffic
Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. The Plan shall include details a compound layout
(including parking and loading areas), site access and haulage routes for
heavy goods vehicles, timings of construction traffic and means of defining
and controlling such traffic routes and timings, traffic management and
signage, and measures to control water, mud, and debris entering the
highway. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the
approved Management Plan.
Reason:
To ensure that the parking provision and highway safety in the area are not
adversely affected by the construction of the development and to meet the
requirements of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of
New Developments) and MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local
Development Plan.
8. A scheme for the provision and maintenance of Public Open Space across the
site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority before the construction of any dwelling begins. The scheme shall
include:-
Details and specifications for the Multi Use Games Area
Details and specifications for the Areas of Play including all play equipment,
surfacing, enclosures etc.
Details and specifications for provision in other areas (Play on the Way,
accessible SuDS areas)
Furniture including benches, bins etc.
A safety, Inspection and Maintenance regime
Management (including lighting, hours).
A design statement (addressing inclusive design and access for all)
Timing and phasing of delivery
The Public Open Space shall thereafter be provided and retained in
accordance with the agreed details.
Reason:
To ensure the timely provision of open space in the interests of the amenity of
future occupiers and the wider area and to ensure compliance with Policies
MD2 (Design of New Development) and MD5 (Development within Settlement
Boundaries) of the Local Development Plan.
9. Prior to the commencement of development and notwithstanding the
submitted plans, engineering details of the proposed access arrangement and
internal estate road shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority, which shall include road geometry and widths, vision
splays, highway drainage, bus stops, active travel routes, crossing points,
surface finish details, street lighting, turning facilities, onsite parking,
construction details, road markings and signage, highway retaining structures.
The development shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the
approved details.
These details shall fully comply with Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
and Vale of Glamorgan Councils Standards for adoption.
Reason:
To ensure acceptable design and construction standards are achieved in the
interests of highway and public safety and to ensure compliance with Policy
MD2 (Design of New Development) of the Local Development Plan.
10. No development (including site clearance and demolition) shall take place
until a Condition Survey of an agreed route along the adopted highway has
been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The extent of the area to be surveyed must be agreed with the Local Highway
Authority prior to the survey being undertaken. The survey must consist of:
• A plan to an appropriate scale showing the location of all defects identified
within the routes for construction traffic
• A written and photographic record of all defects with corresponding location
references accompanied by a description of the extent of the
assessed area and a record of the date
Reason:
To ensure that any damage to the adopted highway sustained throughout the
development process can be identified and subsequently remedied at the
expense of the developer in accordance with Policy MD2 (Design of New
Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
11. Within 1 month following the substantial completion of the development, a
Second Condition Survey along the route agreed under Condition 10 shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
Second Condition Survey shall identify any remedial works to be carried out
and shall include the timings of the remedial works. Any agreed remedial
works shall thereafter be carried out at the developer’s expense in accordance
with the agreed timescales.
Reason:
To ensure that any damage to the adopted highway sustained throughout the
development process can be identified and subsequently remedied at the
expense of the developer in accordance with Policy MD2 (Design of New
Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
12. Prior to the first beneficial occupation of the development, a Travel Plan shall
be prepared to include a package of measures tailored to the needs of the site
and its future users, which aims to widen travel choices by all modes of
transport, encourage sustainable transport and cut unnecessary car use)
which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority. The Travel Plan shall thereafter be completed in accordance with
the approved details and timings within.
Reason:
To ensure the development accords with sustainability principles and that site
is accessible by a range of modes of transport in accordance with Polices SP1
(Delivering the Strategy), MD1 (Location of New Development) and MD2
(Design of New Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
13. The landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved
details referenced in Conditions 2 and 22 of this permission no later than
during the first planting season immediately following completion of the
development.
All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of
landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons
following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the
development, whichever is the sooner; and any trees or plants which within a
period of 10 years from the completion of the development die, are removed
or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next
planting season with others of similar size and species.
Reason:
To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped area to ensure
compliance with the terms of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10
(Built and Natural Environment), MD1 (Location of New Development), MD2
(Design of New Developments), MD5 (Development within Settlement
Boundaries) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local Development
Plan.
14. Prior to the first beneficial occupation of the development, a scheme of lighting
and a mitigation strategy, including measures to reduce light spillage onto
foraging habitats for bats, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy), MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity), MG19 (Sites and
Species of European Importance), and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the
Local Development Plan.
15. All means of enclosure associated with the development hereby approved
shall be completed in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and
agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include details of
suitable hedgehog gaps within enclosures across the site. The means of
enclosure shall thereafter be completed in accordance with the approved
details prior to the first beneficial occupation of the development.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities and in the interest of biodiversity, and to
ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD2 (Design
of New Development) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local
Development Plan.
16. Prior to their use in the development hereby approved, a schedule and
samples of materials to be used in the construction of the development hereby
approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the
approved details.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, as required by Policies SP1 (Delivering
the Strategy), Policy MD2 (Design of New Development) and SP10 (Built and
Natural Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
17. In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the
approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in
writing within 2 days to the Local Planning Authority, all associated works
must stop, and no further development shall take place until a scheme to deal
with the contamination found has been submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must
be undertaken and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme
and verification plan must be prepared and submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures
identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report must be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
timescale for the above actions shall be agreed with the LPA within 2 weeks
of the discovery of any unsuspected contamination.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
18. Any topsoil [natural or manufactured] or subsoil, to be imported shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its importation. Only material
approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be imported. All measures
specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken in accordance with
Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes. Subject to approval of
the above, sampling of the material received at the development site to verify
that the imported soil is free from contamination shall be undertaken in
accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
19. Any aggregate (other than virgin quarry stone) or recycled aggregate material
to be imported shall be assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants
in accordance with a scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its
importation. Only material approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be
imported. All measures specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken
in accordance with Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes.
Subject to approval of the above, sampling of the material received at the
development site to verify that the imported soil is free from contamination
shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed
in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
20. Any site won material including soils, aggregates, recycled materials shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
sampling scheme which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority in advance of the reuse of site won materials. Only
material which meets site specific target values approved by the Local
Planning Authority shall be reused.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
21. The internal estate roads, cycle paths, and footpaths shall be fully completed
in accordance with the approved details and laid out and constructed to full
extent of the site edged red as shown on plan ref: 'Ug2017 Urb Xx Xx Dr Ud
Xx 410 D Site Location Plan' and be available for public use, prior to the
substantial completion of the final dwelling.
Reason:
In the interest of highway safety and to ensure a satisfactory form of access to
serve the development, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policies
SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the
Local Development Plan.
22. The development shall be carried out and thereafter maintained in accordance
with the measures and recommendations contained in Section 7 of the
Preliminary Ecological Assessment Update (Sep 2024), the Biodiversity
Enhancement Mitigation Strategy (Sept 2025), and the Reptile Mitigation
Strategy (April 2025).
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure the development accords with
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity), MG19
(Sites and Species of European Importance), MG20 (Nationally Protected
Sites and Species) and MG21 (Sites of Importance for Nature, Regionally
Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites and Priority Habitats and
Species) of the Local Development Plan.
23. All vegetation and hedgerow clearance or translocation works must be
undertaken outside the bird nesting season, from March to August inclusive.
Reason:
In order to ensure that no protected species are adversely affected by the
development and to ensure compliance with In the interests of ecology and to
ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD9
(Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local Development Plan.
24. Prior to its construction, further details of the design and appearance of
proposed pedestrian access to the south-eastern corner of the site
(connecting to Heol y Pentir) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by
the Local Planning Authority. The access shall be completed in accordance
with the approved details prior to beneficial occupation of the last of the
dwellings hereby approved.
Reason:
To safeguard visual amenity, ensure acceptable means of access, and protect
the integrity of the embankment, as required by Policies Policy MD2 (Design
of New Development), SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and SP10 (Built and
Natural Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
25. Notwithstanding the submitted plans, and prior to the first beneficial
occupation of the blocks of flats, full details of the associated amenity spaces
(layout, surfacing/landscaping, furniture etc.) shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The amenity spaces shall
be completed in accordance with the approved details and thereafter be kept
available for use of the occupiers.
Reason:
To safeguard residential amenity, as required by Policy MD2 (Design of New
Development), SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built and Natural
Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
Reason for recommendation
The decision to recommend planning permission has been taken in accordance with
Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires that,
in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with
the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
Development Plan for the area comprises the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040, Having
regard to Future Wales and Local Development Plan Policies SP1 – Delivering the
Strategy, SP3 – Residential Requirement, SP4 – Affordable Housing Provision, SP7-
Transportation, SP10 – Built and Natural Environment, MG1 – Housing Supply in the
Vale of Glamorgan, MG2 – Housing Allocations, MG4 – Affordable Housing, MG6 –
Provision of Educational Facilities, MG7 – Provision of Community Facilities, MG16 –
Transport Proposals, MG19 – Sites and Species of European Importance, MG20 –
Nationally Protected Sites and Species, MG21 – Sites of Importance for Nature
Conservation, Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Sites and
Priority Habitats and Species, MG28 – Public Open Space Allocations, MD1 -
Location of New Development, MD2 - Design of New Development, MD3 - Provision
for Open Space, MD4 - Community Infrastructure and Planning Obligations, MD5 -
Development within Settlement Boundaries, MD6 - Housing Densities, MD7 -
Environmental Protection, MD8 - Historic Environment, MD9 - Promoting
Biodiversity, and the Supplementary Planning Guidance documents Affordable
Housing (2025) Biodiversity and Development, Parking Standards, Planning
Obligations, Residential and Householder Development, Travel Plan, and Trees,
Woodlands, Hedgerows and Development (2025), Planning Policy Wales (2024),
TAN 2 Planning and Affordable Housing, TAN 5 – Nature Conservation and
Planning, TAN 11 - Noise, TAN 12 - Design, TAN 15 - Development, Flooding and
Coastal Erosion, TAN16 - Sport, Recreation and Open Space, TAN 18 – Transport,
TAN 24 – The Historic Environment, the principle of the development for residential
with public open space and affordable housing (35%) is considered acceptable, as is
its scale and impact on community infrastructure, noting that policy compliant
planning obligations have been agreed. The proposed means of vehicular access is
also considered acceptable, as is the impact on the local road network subject to
mitigation; as are the scale, design, and visual impact; impacts on heritage assets
and archaeology; residential amenity; ecology and green infrastructure; flood risk,
water supply and drainage, contamination. The safety impact to the Public Right of
Way / level crossing is also considered acceptable, subject to mitigation.
Having regard to the Council’s duties under the Equality Act 2010, the proposed
development does not have any significant implications for, or effect on, persons who
share a protected characteristic.
It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives and
the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of the
Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
The appropriate marine policy documents have been considered in the determination
of this application in accordance with Section 59 of the Marine and Coastal Access
Act 2009.
2024/01142/FUL Received on 13 December 2024
(P. 123)
APPLICANT: Oakley & Sons Ltd Unit 39, Vale Business Park, Llandow, Vale of
Glamorgan, CF71 7PF
AGENT: J Jones 23 Hillside Drive, Cowbridge, CF71 7EA
Unit 1, Vale Business Park, Llandow
Construction of an industrial unit (Class B2), Associated access and car parking
The application was required to be determined by Planning Committee under the
Council’s approved scheme of delegation because the application was of a scale
that was not covered by the scheme of delegation with the proposal being for a
major application.
Following discussions on this application, and due to there being no unanimity on
this, a vote was called on the officer recommendations for this application, which
took place as follows:
For Against Abstain
TOTAL 15 1 1
Following the vote, it was subsequently
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall begin no later than five years from the date of this
decision.
Reason:
To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country
Planning Act 1990.
2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following
approved plans and documents:
01 Site Location Plan
04 Proposed First Floor Plan
05 Proposed Elevations (sheet 01 Of 02)
06 Proposed Elevations (sheet 02 Of 02)
03A Proposed ground floor plan.pdf
20065_500_r03 drainage strategy.pdf
20065 900 R03 Max Art Vehicle Tracking
20065 901 R01 Rigid Vehicle Tracking
Reason:
For the avoidance of doubt as to the approved development and to accord
with Circular 016:2014 on The Use of Planning Conditions for Development
Management.
3. The use of the units hereby approved (including deliveries and all other
external operations) shall be confined to 07:00 to 23:00 Monday- Saturday.
There shall be no arrival, departure, loading or unloading of delivery vehicles
outside the above hours nor shall vehicles be allowed to remain on site
overnight with motors or compressors running.
Reason:
To ensure the amenities of adjoining occupiers are protected and to ensure
compliance with the terms of Policies MD2 Design of New Developments,
MD5 Development with Settlement Boundary and MD7 Environmental
Protection of the Local Development Plan.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use
Classes) Order 1987, the buildings hereby approved shall be restricted to
uses falling within Classes B1, B2 and B8 only of the schedule of the Town
and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision
equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument amending, revoking or re-
enacting that Order.
Reason:
To control the precise nature of the use of the building given its location within
an allocated employment site, and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policies MD1 and MD2 of the Local Development Plan.
5. The biodiversity enhancement measures 1No. Schwegler 1SP Sparrow
Terrace box and 1No. woodcrete bird box (any type) shall be installed at
eaves level on the northern or western elevations shall be carried out in full
prior to the first beneficial occupation or use of the development and thereafter
retained in accordance with the approved details whilst the development
remains in existence. Where the enhancement relates to any planting, any
trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the
development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased
shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and
species.
Within 4 weeks of their installation / planting photographic evidence showing
the enhancements in place shall be submitted to the local planning authority
via planning@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk quoting the planning application
reference.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local
Development Plan.
6. Prior to the commencement of development, a lighting strategy shall be
submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
development shall thereafter be carried out and maintained in accordance
with the agreed scheme.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with In the interests of
ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy)
and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local Development Plan.
7. Prior to beneficial use of the building hereby approved, a scheme of
landscaping including details of equipment and layout of
communal areas and associated Landscape and Ecological Management
Plan shall be submitted to and be approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority. The Plan shall include but not be exclusively limited to: details of all
planting, equipment and ongoing management of the newly planted and
proposed amenity areas to cover no less than 10 years.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with In the interests of
ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy)
and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local Development Plan.
8. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of
landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons
following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the
development, whichever is the sooner; and any trees or plants which within a
period of 10 years from the completion of the development die, are removed
or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next
planting season with others of similar size and species.
Reason:
To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped area to ensure
compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built and
Natural Environment), MD1 (Location of New Development) and MD2 (Design
of New Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
9. The staff amenity area shown on the approved plans shall be provided in
accordance with the details approved pursuant to conditions 7 and 8 of this
consent, within 3 months of the first beneficial occupation of the first unit
hereby approved and maintained in accordance with the approved details in
perpetuity thereafter.
Reason:
To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped and amenity areas to
ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1
(Location of New Development) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of
the Local Development Plan.
10. Prior to commencement of development, a Site clearance methodology shall
be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; to
prevent adverse impacts on reptiles and birds during clearance operations.
The methodology shall be implemented as agreed.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with In the interests of
ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy)
and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local Development Plan.
11. The visibility splays shown on plan no. 02F Proposed site plan.pdf, 20065 900
R03 Max Art Vehicle Tracking and 20065 901 R01 Rigid Vehicle Tracking
shall be installed prior to beneficial use of the development and maintained
free of any obstruction for as long as the development exists.
Reason:
In the interest of highway safety and to ensure a satisfactory form of access to
serve the development, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policies
SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the
Local Development Plan.
12. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General
Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended for Wales) (or any order
revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no fences,
gates or walls shall be erected along the Western boundary of the site.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, and to ensure compliance with Policies
SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the
Local Development Plan.
13. Any gate serving the car park to the south of the site shall be hung so as to
open inwards only and shall not encroach onto adjacent road at any time.
Reason:
In the interest of highway safety and to ensure a satisfactory form of access to
serve the development, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policies
SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the
Local Development Plan.
14. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General
Permitted Development) Order, no internal mezzanine floor shall be installed
within the building hereby approved unless and until details have been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority
demonstrating that the additional floorspace would not result in an
unacceptable increase in parking demand or an unacceptable impact upon
highway safety, having regard to the Vale of Glamorgan Council Parking
Standards Supplementary Planning Guidance.
Reason:
In the interest of highway safety and to ensure a satisfactory form of access to
serve the development, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policies
SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the
Local Development Plan.
15. No development on the site shall commence until the following components of
a scheme to deal with the risks associated with contamination at the site, has
been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
1. A preliminary risk assessment which has identified:
• all previous uses
• potential contaminants associated with those uses
• a conceptual model of the site indicating sources, pathways, and receptors
• potentially unacceptable risks arising from contamination at the site
2. A site investigation scheme, based on (1) to provide information for a
detailed assessment of the risk to all receptors that may be affected, including
those off site.
3. The results of the site investigation and the detailed risk assessment
referred to in (2) and, based on these, an options appraisal and remediation
strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how they
are to be undertaken.
4. A verification plan providing details of the data that will be collected in order
to demonstrate that the works set out in the remediation strategy in (3) are
complete and identifying any requirements for longer-term monitoring of
pollutant linkages, maintenance, and arrangements for contingency action.
The remediation strategy and its relevant components shall be carried out in
accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
To ensure the risks associated with contamination at the site have been fully
considered prior to commencement of development as controlled waters are
of high environmental sensitivity; and where necessary remediation measures
and long-term monitoring are implemented to prevent unacceptable risks from
contamination and to ensure compliance with Policy MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
16. Prior to the occupation of the development a verification report demonstrating
completion of works set out in the approved remediation strategy and the
effectiveness of the remediation shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority. The report shall include results of sampling
and monitoring carried out in accordance with the approved verification plan to
demonstrate that the site remediation criteria have been met. It shall also
include a long-term monitoring and maintenance plan for longer-term
monitoring of pollutant linkages, maintenance, and arrangements for
contingency action, as identified in the verification plan. The long-term
monitoring and maintenance plan shall be carried out in accordance with the
approved details.
Reason:
To ensure the methods identified in the verification plan have been
implemented and completed and the risk associated with the contamination at
the site has been remediated prior to occupation or operation, to prevent both
future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with
those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure
that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to
workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors and to ensure compliance
with the provisions of MD7 of the adopted Local Development Plan.
17. Prior to the occupation of the development, a long term monitoring plan for
land contamination shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. The long term monitoring plan should include:
•Details of the methods and triggers for action to be undertaken
•Timescales for the long term monitoring and curtailment mechanisms e.g. a
scheme of monitoring for 3 years unless the monitoring reports indicate that
subsequent monitoring is or is not required
•Timescales for submission of monitoring reports to the LPA e.g. annually
•Details of any necessary contingency and remedial actions and timescales
for actions
•Details confirming that the contingency and remedial actions have been
carried out.
The monitoring plan shall be carried out in accordance with the approved
details, within the agreed timescales.
Reason
A long term monitoring plan should be submitted prior to occupation, to
ensure necessary monitoring measures are approved to manage any potential
adverse impacts as a result of development on controlled waters and to
ensure compliance with the provisions of MD7 of the adopted Local
Development Plan.
18. If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be
present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise agreed in
writing with the Local Planning Authority) shall be carried out until a
remediation strategy detailing how this unsuspected contamination shall be
dealt with has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. The remediation strategy shall be carried out as approved.
Reason
To ensure the risks associated with previously unsuspected contamination at
the site are dealt with through a remediation strategy, to minimise the risk to
both future users of the land and neighbouring land, and to ensure that the
development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks and to
ensure compliance with the provisions of MD7 of the adopted Local
Development Plan.
19. No infiltration of surface water drainage into the ground is permitted other than
with the express written consent of the local planning authority, which may be
given for those parts of the site where it has been demonstrated that there is
no resultant unacceptable risk to controlled waters. The development shall be
carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
To prevent both new and existing development from contributing to or being
put at unacceptable risk from or being adversely affected by unacceptable
levels of water pollution and to ensure compliance with the provisions of
Policy MD7 of the adopted Local Development Plan.
20. Any aggregate (other than virgin quarry stone) or recycled aggregate material
to be imported shall be assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants
in accordance with a scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its
importation. Only material approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be
imported. All measures specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken
in accordance with Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes.
Subject to approval of the above, sampling of the material received at the
development site to verify that the imported soil is free from contamination
shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed
in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
21. Any topsoil [natural or manufactured], or subsoil, to be imported shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its importation. Only material
approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be imported. All measures
specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken in accordance with
Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes. Subject to approval of
the above, sampling of the material received at the development site to verify
that the imported soil is free from contamination shall be undertaken in
accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
22. Any site won material including soils, aggregates, recycled materials shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
sampling scheme which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority in advance of the reuse of site won materials. Only
material which meets site specific target values approved by the Local
Planning Authority shall be reused.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
Reason for recommendation
The decision to recommend planning permission has been taken in accordance with
Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires that,
in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with
the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
Development Plan for the area comprises the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040.
Having regard to Policies SP1 – Delivering the Strategy, SP5 – Employment
Requirements, MD1 - Location of New Development, MD2 - Design of New
Development, MD3 - Provision for Open Space, MD4 - Community Infrastructure and
Planning Obligations, MD7 - Environmental Protection, MD8- Historic Environment,
MD9 – Promoting Biodiversity, MD16 - Protection of existing Employment Sites and
Premises of the Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026, it is considered that
the proposal is acceptable in relation to the principle of development, siting, scale,
design and materials, access and parking, impact on residential amenity and
neighbouring units, flooding and drainage and ecology.
Having regard to the Council’s duties under the Equality Act 2010 the proposed
development does not have any significant implications for, or effect on, persons
who share a protected characteristic.
It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives
and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of
the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
The appropriate marine policy documents have been considered in the determination
of this application in accordance with Section 59 of the Marine and Coastal Access
Act 2009.
2025/00340/RG3 Received on 10 April 2025
(P. 153)
APPLICANT: Vale of Glamorgan Council The Alps Depot, Quarry Road, Wenvoe,
CF5 6AA
AGENT: Mr Marcus Bayona-Martinez Hodge House, Suite 4d, 4th Floor, 114 - 116,
St Marys Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DY
Biglis to Dinas Powys Active Travel Route
Full planning permission is sought for the provision of a shared pedestrian and cycle
route (Active Travel Route), earthworks, landscaping and associated works from
Biglis to Dinas Powys.
The application was required to be determined by Planning Committee under the
Council’s approved scheme of delegation because the application was of a scale
and / or nature that was not covered by the scheme of delegation being a major
development.
Following discussions on this application, and due to there being no unanimity on
this, a vote was called on the officer recommendations for this application, which
took place as follows:
For Against Abstain
TOTAL 14 1 0
Following the vote, Committee subsequently
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall begin no later than five years from the date of this
decision.
Reason:
To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country
Planning Act 1990.
2. The development shall be
carried out in accordance with
the following approved plans
and documents unless otherwise required by another condition to this
permission:
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00019 Rev P02 Site Location Plan
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00004 Rev P02 General Arrangement
Overview
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00005 Rev P02 General Arrangement Sheet 1
of 9
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00006 Rev P02 General Arrangement Sheet 2
of 9
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00007 Rev P02 General Arrangement Sheet 3
of 9
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00008 Rev P02 General Arrangement Sheet 4
of 9
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00009 Rev P02 General Arrangement Sheet 5
of 9
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00010 Rev P02 General Arrangement Sheet 6
of 9
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00011 Rev P02 General Arrangement Sheet 7
of 9
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00012 Rev P02 General Arrangement Sheet 8
of 9
10058585-ARC-XX-010-DR-C-00013 Rev P02 General Arrangement Sheet 9
of 9
10058585-ARC-XX-300-DR-A-00001 Rev P02 Soft Landscape Design Sheet
1 of 8
10058585-ARC-XX-300-DR-A-00002 Rev P02 Soft Landscape Design Sheet
2 of 8
10058585-ARC-XX-300-DR-A-00003 Rev P02 Soft Landscape Design Sheet
3 of 8
10058585-ARC-XX-300-DR-A-00004 Rev P02 Soft Landscape Design Sheet
4 of 8
10058585-ARC-XX-300-DR-A-00005 Rev P02 Soft Landscape Design Sheet
5 of 8
10058585-ARC-XX-300-DR-A-00006 Rev P02 Soft Landscape Design Sheet
6 of 8
10058585-ARC-XX-300-DR-A-00007 Rev P02 Soft Landscape Design Sheet
7 of 8
10058585-ARC-XX-300-DR-A-00008 Rev P02 Soft Landscape Design Sheet
8 of 8
10058585-ARC-XX-0072-DR-C-00001 Rev P01 Typical Cross Sections
10058585-ARC-XX-170-DR-C-00001 Rev P01.1 Bridge Option 1
10058585-ARC-XX-030-DR-C-00001 P01 Fencing & Bollard Construction
Details
10058585-ARC-XX-130-DR-C-00001 Rev P02 Proposed Street Lighting
Layout Sheet 1
10058585-ARC-XX-130-DR-C-00002 Rev P02 Proposed Street Lighting
Layout Sheet 2
10058585-ARC-XX-130-DR-C-00003 Rev P02 Proposed Street Lighting
Layout Sheet 3
10058585-ARC-XX-130-DR-C-00004 Rev P02 Proposed Street Lighting
Layout Sheet 4
10058585-ARC-XX-130-DR-C-00005 Rev P02 Proposed Street Lighting
Layout Sheet 5
10058585-ARC-XX-130-DR-C-00006 Rev P02 Proposed Street Lighting
Layout Sheet 6
10058585-ARC-XX-130-DR-C-00007 Rev P02 Proposed Street Lighting
Layout Sheet 7
10058585-ARC-XX-130-DR-C-00008 Rev P02 Proposed Street Lighting
Layout Sheet 8
10058585-ARC-XX-130-DR-C-00009 Rev P02 Proposed Street Lighting
Layout Sheet 9
Planning Statement March 2025
Design & Access Statement March 2025
Preliminary Ecological Report December 2023
Ecological Impact Assessment June 2025
Ecological Technical Note June 2025
Hazel Dormouse Survey Report December 2023
Bat Roost Assessment Report March 2025
Water Vole and Otter Survey Report November 2023
Agricultural Land Classification Report October 2024
Geotechnical Desk Study September 2024
Landscape and Visual Appraisal October 2024
Arboricultural Report November 2024
Email from agent dated 15/05/2026 with update to NRW planning response
Surface Water Drainage Strategy November 2024
Green Infrastructure Statement October 2024
Cultural Heritage Desk Based Assessment February 2025
Flood Modelling Inception Report December 2023
Bridge Crossing - Optioneering Report May 2025
Letter to Planning Department with Summary of Flood Impacts and Response
to Planning Comments Dated 23 July 2026
Flood Consequences Assessment Rev 4 July 2026
Reason:
For the avoidance of doubt as to the approved development and to accord
with Circular 016:2014 on The Use of Planning Conditions for Development
Management.
3. Notwithstanding the submitted details and prior to any works or land clearance
commencing, an Arboriculture Method Statement including tree protection
measures shall be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. All the construction works shall be carried out in
accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
In the interest of the health of the trees and biodiversity, and to ensure
compliance with the terms of Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy, SP10-Built
and Natural Environment, MG17-Special Landscape Areas, MD2-Design of
New Developments, MD8-Historic Environment and MD9-Promoting
Biodiversity of the Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning
Guidance on Trees, woodlands, Hedgerows and Development.
4. The retained trees, as identified in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment, shall
be monitored annually for a period of five years starting from the
commencement of the development.
A monitoring report shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority within 28
days of the date of each annual survey, for their approval in writing. The
report shall include details of any works and/or replacement trees (3:1 planting
ratio) required by the survey.
Any works and/or new tree planting shall be carried out in accordance with a
timetable to be agreed in the monitoring report. Any works or removal of trees
should avoid the nesting bird season.
Any new tree planted which within a period of 5 years from the completion of
the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased
shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and
species.
Reason:
In the interest of the health of the trees and biodiversity, and to ensure
compliance with the terms of Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy, SP10-Built
and Natural Environment, MG17-Special Landscape Areas, MD2-Design of
New Developments, MD8-Historic Environment and MD9-Promoting
Biodiversity of the Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning
Guidance on Trees, woodlands, Hedgerows and Development.
5. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the Soft Landscaping Design
Sheets 1 to 8 shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons
following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the
development, whichever is the sooner; and any trees or plants which within a
period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or
become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting
season with others of similar size and species.
Reason:
To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped area to ensure
compliance with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy, SP10-Built and Natural
Environment, MG17-Special Landscape Areas, MD2-Design of New
Developments and MD9-Promoting Biodiversity of the Local Development
Plan.
6. Prior to the first beneficial use of the development, a Biodiversity
Enhancement Strategy addressing enhancement measures shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved
strategy and timings set out within and thereafter retained in accordance with
the approved details whilst the development remains in existence. The
Strategy shall include the following:
a) Details of any bird/bat box provision
b) Details of any landscaping features
c) Details of any additional ecological enhancements
Within 4 weeks of their installation / planting photographic evidence showing
the enhancements in place shall be submitted to the local planning authority
via planning@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk quoting the planning application
reference.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1-
Delivering the Strategy and MD9-Promoting Biodiversity of the Local
Development Plan.
7. Notwithstanding the submitted details, no development shall take place,
including site clearance, until a Construction Environmental Management Plan
(CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning
authority. The CEMP shall include:
1) Locations where vegetation clearance shall be supervised by a suitable
qualified ecologist,
2) Avoidance and mitigation measures to avoid potential killing or injury of
great crested newts and dormice during works.
3) Tree felling and pruning methods to avoid potential killing or injury of bats.
4) Actions to be taken if a great crested newts, dormouse and/or bats, or
dormouse nest, are found during works.
5) Timing of vegetation management works, to avoid impacts on dormouse
breeding season or hibernation period.
6)Pre-construction survey for otter and water vole. If the survey confirms the
presence of otter holts or water vole burrows the results of the survey together
with proposed mitigation measures shall be submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority.
7) Construction methods: details of materials.
8) General Site Management: details of the construction programme including
timetable, details of site clearance; details of site construction drainage,
containments areas, appropriately sized buffer zones between storage areas
(of spoil, oils, fuels, concrete mixing and washing areas) and any watercourse
or surface drain.
9) Soil Management: details of topsoil strip, storage and amelioration for re-
use.
10) CEMP Masterplan: details of the extent and phasing of development;
location of landscape and environmental resources; design proposals and
objectives for integration and mitigation measures.
11) Control of Nuisances: details of dust control measures.
12) Resource Management: details of fuel and chemical storage and
containment.
13) Traffic Management: details of wheel wash facilities.
14) Pollution Prevention: demonstrate how relevant Guidelines for Pollution
Prevention (e.g. GPP5) and best practice will be implemented, including
details of emergency spill procedures and incident response plan.
15) Details of the persons and bodies responsible for activities associated with
the CEMP and emergency contact details.
16) Landscape/ecological clerk of works to ensure construction compliance
with approved plans and environmental regulations.
17) Source of seed for wet grassland.
The protection and management plan shall then be completed in accordance
with the timings approved by the local planning authority.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and protection of the environment during
construction to ensure compliance with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy,
MD9-Promoting Biodiversity, MG19-Sites and Species of European
Importance, MG20-Nationally Protected Sites and Species, MG21-Sites of
Importance for Nature, Regionally Important Geological and
Geomorphological Sites and Priority Habitats and Species of the Local
Development Plan.
8. Notwithstanding the submitted plans and prior to the erection of the lighting
shown on the lighting plans, a light mitigation strategy, including measures to
reduce light spillage onto foraging habitats for bats, shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:
In the interests of highway safety, visual amenity and ecology and to ensure
compliance with In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with
Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy, MD2-Design of New Development,
MD9-Promoting Biodiversity, MG19-Sites and Species of European
Importance, MG20-Nationally Protected Sites and Species, MG21-Sites of
Importance for Nature, Regionally Important Geological and
Geomorphological Sites and Priority Habitats and Species) of the Local
Development Plan.
9. A Landscape and Ecological Management Plan, shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first use of the
active travel route hereby approved. The Landscape and Ecological
Management Plan shall be carried out as approved.
Reason:
In the interest of ecology and to ensure satisfactory maintenance of the
landscaped area to ensure compliance with Policies MD2-Design of New
Developments and MD9- Promoting Biodiversity of the Local Development
Plan.
10. Prior to commencement of development and notwithstanding the submitted
General Arrangement Plans and other approved plans, full engineering details
of the proposed active travel route shall be submitted to and approved in
writing by the local planning authority. The engineering details shall include
visibility, geometry, long and cross sections, drainage, lighting, construction
details, highway structures, boundary treatments, markings and signage and
any information deemed necessary.
Reason:
In the interests of highway safety, to ensure satisfactory development of the
site and to ensure Active Travel Routes are designed and constructed to a
suitable and safe standard in accordance with Policy MD2-Design of New
Development.
11. Notwithstanding the submitted plans and prior to beneficial use of the Western
section of the route between Cardiff Road Roundabout to Cog Moors (Phase
2), a scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority for the continuation of the Active Travel route to the West
of the route to cross Sully Moors Road and enable users to safely and
conveniently gain access to Cardiff Road and the surrounding area and
continue the journey to the West. The scheme shall thereafter be
implemented on site in accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
In the interests of highway safety, to ensure satisfactory development of the
site and to ensure Active Travel Routes are designed and constructed to a
suitable and safe standard in accordance with Policy MD2-Design of New
Development.
12. No surface water and/or land drainage shall be allowed to connect directly or
indirectly with the public sewerage network
Reason:
To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, pollution of
the environment and to protect the health and safety of existing residents and
ensure no detriment to the environment and to comply with the terms of Policy
MD7-Environmental Protection of the Local Development Plan.
13. No development or phase of development along the travel route between
Biglis and Dinas Powys for the purposes of constructing a bike path shall
commence until the following components of a scheme to deal with the risks
associated with contamination at the site, has been submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
1. A preliminary risk assessment which has identified:
• all previous uses
• potential contaminants associated with those uses (notably in the area of the
landfills)
• a conceptual model of the site indicating sources, pathways and receptors
• potentially unacceptable risks arising from contamination at the site
2. A site investigation scheme, based on (1) to provide information for a
detailed assessment of the risk to all receptors that may be affected, including
those off site.
3. The results of the site investigation and the detailed risk assessment
referred to in (2) and, based on these, an options appraisal and remediation
strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how they
are to be undertaken.
4. A verification plan providing details of the data that will be collected in order
to demonstrate that the works set out in the remediation strategy in (3) are
complete and identifying any requirements for longer-term monitoring of
pollutant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action.
The remediation strategy and its relevant components shall be carried out in
accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy and
MD7-Environmental Protection of the Local Development Plan.
14. Prior to the beneficial use of the development or phase of development a
verification report demonstrating completion of works set out in the approved
remediation strategy and the effectiveness of the remediation shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
report shall include results of sampling and monitoring carried out in
accordance with the approved verification plan to demonstrate that the site
remediation criteria have been met. It shall also include a long-term
monitoring and maintenance plan for longer-term monitoring of pollutant
linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action, as identified
in the verification plan. The long-term monitoring and maintenance plan shall
be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy and
MD7-Environmental Protection of the Local Development Plan.
15. In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the
approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in
writing within 2 days to the Local Planning Authority, all associated works
must stop, and no further development shall take place unless otherwise
agreed in writing until a scheme to deal with the contamination found has
been approved. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken
and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme and verification
plan must be prepared and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. Following completion of measures identified in the
approved remediation scheme a verification report must be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The timescale for the
above actions shall be agreed with the LPA within 2 weeks of the discovery of
any unsuspected contamination.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1_Delivering the Strategy and
MD7-Environmental Protection of the Local Development Plan.
16. Any topsoil [natural or manufactured],or subsoil, to be imported shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its importation. Only material
approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be imported. All measures
specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken in accordance with
Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes. Subject to approval of
the above, sampling of the material received at the development site to verify
that the imported soil is free from contamination shall be undertaken in
accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy and MD7-Environmental Protection
of the Local Development Plan.
17. Any aggregate (other than virgin quarry stone) or recycled aggregate material
to be imported shall be assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants
in accordance with a scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its
importation. Only material approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be
imported. All measures specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken
in accordance with Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes.
Subject to approval of the above, sampling of the material received at the
development site to verify that the imported soil is free from contamination
shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed
in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy and MD7-Environmental Protection
of the Local Development Plan.
18. Any site won material including soils, aggregates, recycled materials shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
sampling scheme which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority in advance of the reuse of site won materials. Only
material which meets site specific target values approved by the Local
Planning Authority shall be reused.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy and MD7-Environmental Protection
of the Local Development Plan.
19. No development or phase of development shall commence until details of any
piling or any other foundation designs using penetrative methods sufficient to
demonstrate that there is no unacceptable risk to groundwater have been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
piling/foundation designs shall be implemented in accordance with the
approved details.
Reason:
To ensure there is no unacceptable risk to groundwater during construction
and methods/design are agreed prior to the commencement of development
or phase of development and to ensure accordance with Policies SP1-
Delivering the Strategy, MD2-Design of New Developments and MD7-
Environmental Protection of the Local Development Plan.
20. No development or demolition (including vegetation clearance, topsoil strip or
other groundworks) shall take place until a written scheme of historic
environment mitigation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the programme of work will be fully
carried out in strict accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
In order that archaeological operations are undertaken to an acceptable
standard and that legitimate archaeological interest in the site is satisfied and
to ensure compliance with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy, SP10-Built
and Natural Environment and MD8-Historic Environment of the Local
Development Plan.
21. The archaeological report, as specified and required by condition 20, shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority within six
months of the completion of the archaeological fieldwork.
Reason:
In order that archaeological operations are undertaken to an acceptable
standard and that legitimate archaeological interest in the site is satisfied and
to ensure compliance with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy, SP10-Built
and Natural Environment and MD8-Historic Environment of the Local
Development Plan.
Reason for recommendation
The decision to recommend planning permission has been taken in accordance with
Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires that,
in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with
the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
Development Plan for the area comprises the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040.
Having regard to policies SP1– Delivering the Strategy, SP9– Minerals, SP10- Built
and Natural Environment, MG17- Special Landscape Areas, MG22 – Development
in Minerals Safeguarding Areas, MD1 - Location of New Development, MD2 - Design
of New Development, MD7 - Environmental Protection, MD8-Historic Environment &
MD9- Promoting Biodiversity of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development
Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040 and the advice
contained within the Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance on Design in the
Landscape, Biodiversity and Development and Minerals Safeguarding and national
guidance contained in Future Wales – the National Plan 2040, Planning Policy
Wales 12th Edition and Technical Advice Notes 12- Design and 15-Development,
Flooding and Coastal Erosion, the development is considered acceptable in terms of
the principle of development, highway safety, green infrastructure, trees and hedges,
ecology and biodiversity enhancement, the impact of flooding and drainage, the
visual impact, the impact on heritage assets, the impact from potential
contamination, neighbour amenity, impact on agricultural land and Impact on mineral
reserves.
Having regard to the Council’s duties under the Equality Act 2010 the proposed
development does not have any significant implications for, or effect on, persons
who share a protected characteristic.
It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives
and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of
the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
The appropriate marine policy documents have been considered in the determination
of this application in accordance with Section 59 of the Marine and Coastal Access
Act 2009.
2025/00889/FUL Received on 12 September 2025
(P. 211)
APPLICANT: Mansbridge 25 Teifi Drive, Barry, CF62 7TL
AGENT: Mr Darren Evans 7 Herbert Terrace, Penarth, CF64 2AH
Unit 12a Part 2, Atlantic Trading Estate, Barry
New industrial building to provide 10no units (planning use class B1, B2 and B8) to
replace existing industrial units burned down in October 2023.
The application was required to be determined by Planning Committee under the
Council’s approved scheme of delegation because the application was of a scale
that was not covered by the scheme of delegation.
Following consideration and discussion by Members of the Committee, the
application was
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall begin no later than five years from the date of this
decision.
Reason:
To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country
Planning Act 1990.
2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following
approved plans and documents:
3252 (90) 001 Location Plan P02
21130 501 R01 Drainage Details
3252 (20) 101 Section Sheet 01-P04
21130_500_r03 - DRAINAGE LAYOUT.pdf
3252 (05) 102 Proposed Plan and Elevations-P08.pdf
3252 (20) 202 Highways Details P02
3252 (05) 101 Proposed Site Plan P11
Reason:
For the avoidance of doubt as to the approved development and to accord
with Circular 016:2014 on The Use of Planning Conditions for Development
Management.
3. The approved scheme of access and parking as well as cycle stores shall be
laid out in accordance with the approved details, prior to the first beneficial
use of any of the units hereby approved and shall thereafter be so retained at
all times to serve the units hereby approved.
Reason:
To ensure the provision on site of parking and turning facilities to serve the
development in the interests of highway safety, and to ensure compliance with
the terms of Policies MD1 and MD2 of the Local Development Plan 2011-
2026.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use
Classes) Order 1987, the buildings hereby approved shall be restricted to
uses falling within Classes B1, B2 and B8 only of the schedule of the Town
and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision
equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument amending, revoking or re-
enacting that Order.
Reason:
To control the precise nature of the use of the building given its location within
an allocated employment site, and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policies MD1 and MD2 of the Local Development Plan.
5. The biodiversity enhancement measures set out in document ref: Green
Infrastructure Statement shall be carried out in full prior to the first beneficial
occupation or use of the development and thereafter retained in accordance
with the approved details whilst the development remains in existence.
Where the enhancement relates to any planting, any trees or plants which
within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are
removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the
next planting season with others of similar size and species.
Within 4 weeks of their installation / planting photographic evidence showing
the enhancements in place shall be submitted to the local planning authority
via planning@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk quoting the planning application
reference.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local
Development Plan.
6. Prior to beneficial use of the development hereby approved, a Landscape and
Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) shall be submitted to and be approved
in writing by the Local Planning. The plan shall include aftercare measures for
a period of no less than 10 years, including replacement planting details for
any failures. All planting shall be undertaken in the first planting season
following completion of construction works and within 6 months of the
completion of biodiversity enhancement measures, photographs showing the
measures in situ shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. The
approved plan shall be implemented as agreed.
Reason:
To conserve and enhance biodiversity by protecting retained habitats on site,
in accordance with Part 1 Section 6 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016,
Planning Policy Wales (February 2024) and Tan 5 Nature Conservation and
Planning (2009).
7. The drainage scheme for the site shall ensure that all foul and surface water
discharges separately from the site and that land drainage run-off shall not
discharge, either directly or indirectly, into the public sewerage system.
Reason:
To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, pollution of
the environment and to protect the health and safety of existing residents and
ensure no detriment to the environment and to comply with the terms of
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) of the Local Development Plan.
8. No development on the site shall commence until the following components of
a scheme to deal with the risks associated with contamination at the site, has
been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
1. A preliminary risk assessment which has identified:
• all previous uses
• potential contaminants associated with those uses
• a conceptual model of the site indicating sources, pathways, and receptors
• potentially unacceptable risks arising from contamination at the site
2. A site investigation scheme, based on (1) to provide information for a
detailed assessment of the risk to all receptors that may be affected, including
those off site.
3. The results of the site investigation and the detailed risk assessment
referred to in (2) and, based on these, an options appraisal and remediation
strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how they
are to be undertaken.
4. A verification plan providing details of the data that will be collected in order
to demonstrate that the works set out in the remediation strategy in (3) are
complete and identifying any requirements for longer-term monitoring of
pollutant linkages, maintenance, and arrangements for contingency action.
The remediation strategy and its relevant components shall be carried out in
accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
To ensure the risks associated with contamination at the site have been fully
considered prior to commencement of development as controlled waters are
of high environmental sensitivity; and where necessary remediation measures
and long-term monitoring are implemented to prevent unacceptable risks from
contamination and to ensure compliance with Policy MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
9. Prior to the occupation of the development a verification report demonstrating
completion of works set out in the approved remediation strategy and the
effectiveness of the remediation shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority. The report shall include results of sampling
and monitoring carried out in accordance with the approved verification plan to
demonstrate that the site remediation criteria have been met. It shall also
include a long-term monitoring and maintenance plan for longer-term
monitoring of pollutant linkages, maintenance, and arrangements for
contingency action, as identified in the verification plan. The long-term
monitoring and maintenance plan shall be carried out in accordance with the
approved details.
Reason:
To ensure the methods identified in the verification plan have been
implemented and completed and the risk associated with the contamination at
the site has been remediated prior to occupation or operation, to prevent both
future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with
those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure
that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to
workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors and to ensure compliance
with the provisions of MD7 of the adopted Local Development Plan.
10. If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be
present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise agreed in
writing with the Local Planning Authority) shall be carried out until a
remediation strategy detailing how this unsuspected contamination shall be
dealt with has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. The remediation strategy shall be carried out as approved.
Reason
To ensure the risks associated with previously unsuspected contamination at
the site are dealt with through a remediation strategy, to minimise the risk to
both future users of the land and neighbouring land, and to ensure that the
development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks and to
ensure compliance with the provisions of MD7 of the adopted Local
Development Plan.
11. No infiltration of surface water drainage into the ground is permitted other than
with the express written consent of the local planning authority, which may be
given for those parts of the site where it has been demonstrated that there is
no resultant unacceptable risk to controlled waters. The development shall be
carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
To prevent both new and existing development from contributing to or being
put at unacceptable risk from or being adversely affected by unacceptable
levels of water pollution and to ensure compliance with the provisions of
Policy MD7 of the adopted Local Development Plan.
12. Piling or any other foundation designs using penetrative methods shall not be
permitted other than with the express written consent of the Local Planning
Authority, which may be given for those parts of the site where it has been
demonstrated that there is no resultant unacceptable risk to groundwater. The
development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
In order to ensure the amenities of nearby occupiers is protected and to
ensure accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD2 (Design
of New Developments) and MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local
Development Plan.
13. Any aggregate (other than virgin quarry stone) or recycled aggregate material
to be imported shall be assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants
in accordance with a scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its
importation. Only material approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be
imported. All measures specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken
in accordance with Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes.
Subject to approval of the above, sampling of the material received at the
development site to verify that the imported soil is free from contamination
shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed
in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
14. Any topsoil [natural or manufactured], or subsoil, to be imported shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its importation. Only material
approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be imported. All measures
specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken in accordance with
Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes. Subject to approval of
the above, sampling of the material received at the development site to verify
that the imported soil is free from contamination shall be undertaken in
accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
15. Any site won material including soils, aggregates, recycled materials shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
sampling scheme which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority in advance of the reuse of site won materials. Only
material which meets site specific target values approved by the Local
Planning Authority shall be reused.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policy / Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
Reason for recommendation
The decision to recommend planning permission has been taken in accordance with
Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires that,
in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with
the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
Development Plan for the area comprises the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040.
Having regard to Policies SP1– Delivering the Strategy, SP5 – Employment
Requirements, MG9 – Employment Allocations, MD2 - Design of New Development,
MD5- Development within Settlement Boundaries, MD7 Environmental Protection,
MD9 - Promoting Biodiversity, MD14 - New Employment Proposals, MD15 –
Protection of Allocated Employment Sites and MD16 Protection of Existing
Employment Sites and Premises, Planning Policy Wales Ed.12 and TAN11 – Noise
(1997), TAN12 – Design (2016), TAN15 – Development, Flooding and Coastal
Erosion (2025) & TAN23 – Economic Development (2014) and the Council
Supplementary Planning Guidance on Biodiversity and Development (2018); Parking
Standards (2019) & Residential and Householder Development (2018) it is
considered that the proposal is acceptable in relation to the principle of development,
siting, scale, design and materials, access and parking, impact on residential
amenity and neighbouring units, flooding and drainage and ecology.
Having regard to the Council’s duties under the Equality Act 2010 the proposed
development does not have any significant implications for, or effect on, persons
who share a protected characteristic.
It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives
and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of
the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
The appropriate marine policy documents have been considered in the determination
of this application in accordance with Section 59 of the Marine and Coastal Access
Act 2009.
2026/00299/FUL Received on 23 April 2026
(P. 235)
APPLICANT: Mr Ryan Pike 17 Rutland Close, Barry, CF62 8AR
AGENT: Mr Trystan Foote 4 Hawthorn Close, Dinas Powys, CF64 4TD
17 Rutland Close, Barry
Retrospective application for single storey side and rear extension for garage, utility,
Enlarged Kitchen and Living area
The application had been called in by Councillor Emma Goodjohn.
Members will recall that this application was previously reported to the July 2026
Planning Committee where Members resolved to defer the application to allow
Members of the Planning Committee to undertake a site visit.
Following consideration and discussion by Members of the Committee, the
application was
APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
1. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following
approved plans and documents:
Existing & Proposed Plans and Elevations 17RC-PP-01 2
Reason:
For the avoidance of doubt as to the approved development and to accord
with Circular 016:2014 on The Use of Planning Conditions for Development
Management.
2. The biodiversity enhancement measures set out in Green Infrastructure
Statement & Biodiversity enhancement shall be carried out in full prior to the
first beneficial occupation or use of the development and thereafter retained in
accordance with the approved details whilst the development remains in
existence. Where the enhancement relates to any planting, any trees or
plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the
development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased
shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and
species.
Within 4 weeks of their installation / planting photographic evidence showing
the enhancements in place shall be submitted to the local planning authority
via planning@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk quoting the planning application
reference.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local
Development Plan.
Reason for recommendation
The decision to recommend planning permission has been taken in accordance with
Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires that,
in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with
the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
Development Plan for the area comprises the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040.
Having regard to Policies MD2 (Design of Development), MD5 (Development within
Settlement Boundaries) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity), the application is
considered acceptable.
Having regard to the Council’s duties under the Equality Act 2010 the proposed
development does not have any significant implications for, or effect on, persons
who share a protected characteristic.
It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives
and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of
the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
The appropriate marine policy documents have been considered in the determination
of this application in accordance with Section 59 of the Marine and Coastal Access
Act 2009.
2026/00387/FUL Received on 3 June 2026
(P. 245)
APPLICANT: Mrs Markella Asprou 120 Cornerswell Road, Penarth, CF64 2WB
AGENT: 1010 Architects, Mr. Tasos Asprou, Studio 2, The Coachhouse, Stanwell
Road, Penarth, CF64 3EU
3 White House, Barry
Variation of Condition 1 - 2022/00401/FUL – We wish the condition 1 to be changed
so that it extends the Full Planning Permission for another 5 years
The application had been requested to be heard by Planning Committee by
Councillor S.A. Hodges, for the following given reason ‘local residents have raised
concerns about the proposal and the site’s history including the previous planning
process and PEDW involvement. Also considering matters previously raised by
Councillor Wiliam regarding lack of amenity space and insensitive nature of the
development…’ and also lacking their previous involvement as was not previously an
elected member when application previously determined.
Following discussions on this application, and due to there being no unanimity on
this, a vote was called on the officer recommendations for this application, which
took place as follows:
For Against Abstain
TOTAL 7 4 3
Following the vote, Committee subsequently
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall begin no later than five years from the date of this
decision.
Reason:
To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country
Planning Act 1990.
2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following
approved plans and documents:
AE 01 rev5.pdf - Amended Proposed Elevations - Submitted to the LPA on
24/05/2022
AL 01 rev5.pdf - Amended Proposed Floor Plans - Submitted to the LPA on
24/05/2022
Reason:
For the avoidance of doubt as to the approved development and to accord
with Circular 016:2014 on The Use of Planning Conditions for Development
Management.
3. The roof-light located in the East facing elevation serving the proposed first
floor stairway shall be obscurely glazed to a minimum of level 3 of the
"Pilkington" scale of obscuration and fixed pane at the time of installation and
so retained at all times thereafter.
Reason:
To ensure that the privacy and amenities of adjoining occupiers are
safeguarded, and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local Development
Plan.
4. The roof-light located in the East facing elevation serving 'bedroom 3' shall be
obscurely glazed to a minimum of level 3 of the "Pilkington" scale of
obscuration and fixed pane at the time of installation and so retained at all
times thereafter.
Reason:
To ensure that the privacy and amenities of adjoining occupiers are
safeguarded, and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local Development
Plan.
5. The rooflights approved shall be conservation style rooflights and should be
retained as conservation style rooflights in perpetuity.
Reason:
To protect the wider conservation area and to comply with policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) and MD8
(Historic Environment) of the Council's Local Development Plan.
6. The render and slate to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of
the extensions shall match those used in the existing dwelling that exist at the
time of this approval.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, as required by Policies SP1 (Delivering
the Strategy), MD2 (Design of New Development), SP10 (Built and Natural
Environment) and MD8 (Historic Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
7. The biodiversity enhancement measures set out in the submitted Green
Infrastructure and the bird box shown on the submitted plans] shall be carried
out in full prior to the first beneficial occupation or use of the development and
thereafter retained in accordance with the approved details whilst the
development remains in existence. Where the enhancement relates to any
planting, any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the
completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously
damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with
others of similar size and species.
Within 4 weeks of their installation / planting photographic evidence showing
the enhancements in place shall be submitted to the local planning authority
via planning@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk quoting the planning application
reference.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local
Development Plan.
Reason for recommendation
The decision to recommend planning permission has been taken in accordance with
Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires that,
in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with
the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
Development Plan for the area comprises the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040.
Having regard to Policies MD2 (Design of Development), MD5 (Development within
Settlement Boundaries), MD8 (Historic Environment), MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity),
The Parking Standards SPG and The Residential and Householder SPG, the
application is deemed acceptable.
Having regard to the Council’s duties under the Equality Act 2010 the proposed
development does not have any significant implications for, or effect on, persons
who share a protected characteristic.
It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives
and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of
the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
The appropriate marine policy documents have been considered in the determination
of this application in accordance with Section 59 of the Marine and Coastal Access
Act 2009.
RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to appoint the following persons to current Local Authority Governing Body vacancies as follows:
School Name
Ward
Start of Vacancy
Applications
Received
Baden Powell Primary School
Splott
01/07/2026
Jake Lloyd
Bryn Celyn Primary School
Pentwyn
11/07/2026
Bryn Deri Primary School
Radyr & Morganstown
01/08/2026
Cantonian High School x 3
Fairwater
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
15/07/2026
Ann Lewis
Michael James
Richard Hember
Cardiff High School
Cyncoed
01/07/2026
Grangetown Nursery School
Grangetown
27/03/2026
Greenhill School
Rhiwbina
02/07/2025
Rhys Purnell
Hawthorn Primary School
Llandaff North
18/07/2026
Lakeside Primary School
Cyncoed
01/07/2026
Llanedeyrn Primary School
Pentwyn
30/04/2026
Llysfaen Primary School
Lisvane & Thornhill
01/08/2026
Abby Waters
Marlborough Primary School
Penylan
01/07/2026
Meadowbank School
Llandaff North
13/07/2026
Yasir Syed
Meadowlane Primary School
Trowbridge
01/08/2026
Mount Stuart Primary School
Butetown
24/07/2026
Peter Lea Primary School
Fairwater
01/07/2026
Pontprennau Primary School
Pontprennau & Old St Mellons
01/08/2026
Springwood Primary School
Pentwyn
20/07/2026
Siobhan Wison
St Cuthbert's R.C Primary School
Butetown
13/07/2026
St Francis RC Primary School
Ely
08/03/2025
St Joseph's R.C Primary School
Gabalfa
27/04/2026
Ysgol Cynefin
East- Llanrumney
West-Fairwater
01/05/2026
Windsor Clive Primary School
Ely
02/07/2026
Ysgol Gynradd Gwaelod Y Garth Primary School
Pentyrch & St Fagans
02/07/2026
Fflur Rowlands
Ysgol Pencae
Llandaff
27/11/2024
Cllr Driscoll declared a prejudicial interest in the application relating to Danescourt Primary and left the meeting for consideration of the application.
Cllrs Driscoll & Williams declared prejudicial interests in the application relating to Llanishen High School and left the meeting for consideration of the application.
The Committee received and considered applications to future vacancies against criteria, matching skills to vacancies.
RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to appoint the following:
School Name
Ward
Start of Vacancy
Re-appointment requested
New Application Received
Bryn Celyn Primary School
Pentwyn
28/09/2026
No
Cathays High School
Gabalfa
25/11/2026
No
Danescourt Primary School
Llandaff
28/11/2026
Marie John
Eastern High
Trowbridge
25/11/2026
No
Glyncoed Primary School
Pentwyn
25/11/2026
Nicola Rylett
Llanishen High School
Llanishen
30/11/2026
Cllr John Lancaster
Ninian Park Primary School
Grangetown
30/11/2026
Joseph Edwards
Pentrebane Primary School x2
Fairwater
28/09/202630/09/2026
No
No
Pontprennau Primary School x 2
Pontprennau & Old St Mellons
30/11/2026
30/11/2026
John Morley
No
Radyr Primary School
Radyr & Morganstown
28/09/2026
No
Roath Park Primary School
Plasnewydd
30/09/2026
No
Zoe Spencer Biggs
Springwood Primary School
Pentwyn
30/11/2026
Sian Sarwar
St Paul's C.I.W Primary School
Grangetown
24/11/2026
Julie Longville
The Rainbow Federation
Llanrumney
25/11/2026
Kyle Boddy
The Western Learning Campus
Caerau
30/09/2026
No
Willows High School
Splott
28/09/2026
No
Anna Grace
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr
Fairwater
25/11/2026
Awen Penri
Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof
Fairwater
25/11/2026
No
Ysgol Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd
Whitchurch & Tongwynlais
30/09/2026
No
Ysgol Gymraeg Treganna x 2
Canton
30/09/2026
27/11/2026
No
Cllr Susan Elsmore
Ysgol Mynydd Bychan
Gabalfa
24/11/2026
Cadi Rhys Thomas
Abertawe, Pwyllgor Trawsnewid Gwasanaethau’r Economi ac Isadeiledd,
Penderfyniad: Penderfynodd y Pwyllgor y ceisiadau yn unol ag argymhellion adroddiadau'r Cyfarwyddwr Cynllunio, Trafnidiaeth a'r Amgylchedd. Gwrthododd gais 26/00051/FUL, i atgyweirio, newid ac ymestyn Rainbow Bargain Ltd, Stryd Bangor, gyda thirlunio allanol a newid defnydd i ddatblygiad defnydd cymysg hyblyg. Gwrthododd gais 26/01181/FUL, ar gyfer byngalo ar dir ger 1 Whitland Close, Y Waun Ddyfal. Rhoddodd ganiatâd adeilad rhestredig (caniatâd ar gyfer gwaith i adeilad rhestredig) ar gyfer cais 26/00052/LBC yn Stryd Bangor, yn amodol ar amodau. Mae nodyn cynghorol yn dweud na roddwyd caniatâd cynllunio ar gyfer y newidiadau a'r estyniadau allanol, felly nid oes awdurdod i wneud gwaith o'r fath oni bai a hyd nes y rhoddir caniatâd cynllunio.
RESOLVED – That the following matters be dealt with as indicated:
(1)
Application 1
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that complaints had been received relating to inappropriate sexual language used towards female passengers.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he didn’t remember the particular passengers who had complained, having driven thousands of people around, and didn’t feel there was any evidence against him that was strong enough to merit any consequences. Responding to questions from Members, he explained that he felt the incidents didn’t happen and that the complaints were false feedback. He had a dashcam but it deleted footage after 24 hours so he couldn’t prove otherwise.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the first witness explained that she had ordered an Uber from Cardiff Central. The driver was pleasant and chatty at first but then asked if she was rich and called her a ‘high value woman’. He said she was very attractive, then talked about his own sexual experience and made suggestive comments about her body.
Members asked if the experience had affected her confidence in getting taxis. The witness explained that she had made the complaint because she didn’t want it to happen to other people. It was the first bad experience she had had with Uber, and it made her question how they monitored their drivers. She felt that he was using his job to try to pick up women, and that young women could not feel safe and comfortable in his taxi.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the second witness explained that she had booked a short journey with Uber because she was running late, but the driver went a very long way around and took a while to get there. They chatted about normal things at first but then the driver asked if she was a lesbian. She said no, and he said that must mean she would like his dick. She reported this to Uber at the time, and emphasised that he should not be allowed to drive young women around.
The driver added that he didn’t recognise either witness, and asked if they had any video or audio evidence. The Chair clarified that Members would take the witness statements from all parties into account when making their decision. The second witness added that she had spoken to friends about it as soon as she got to their house.
The driver added that he was married with children and had no intention of harassing women in his taxi. He felt that Uber did not care about drivers, as it didn’t have a process like the Sub Committee where he could make his case in response to complaints. He drove for Bolt and Veezu too without any issues.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License be revoked.
(2)
Application 2
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that a complaint had been received stating that he parked his licensed vehicle in a bay subject to a temporary suspension, failed to comply promptly with instructions from authorised personnel to move his vehicle, and behaved in an aggressive and confrontational manner.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that he had driven taxis for 20 years and was used to major events. He was on Fitzhamon Embankment when someone in a high-vis came over and said ‘bloody taxis think they can park anywhere’, which he felt was rude. He wound his window down and spoke to the official, who said he was going to get him sacked.
Members asked whether the driver accepted that he had parked in a temporarily suspended bay. The driver acknowledged that he had. The whole street was normally temporary parking but the cones were moved depending on the event. What he disputed was the witness’ suggestion that he had been rude and aggressive. Members asked how long it had taken him to move after he was asked, which the driver felt was about 5 minutes.
Members asked why he had been on that particular street, which the driver explained because he lived close by. He had been waiting for a resident to pull out so he could use the resident bay. He pulled into a pay and display bay which was suspended for the day because of the rugby, and wasn’t picking up or dropping off a passenger.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the witness explained that he had worked in Transport Services for more than 30 years, and was doing his usual walkabout to make sure the road was safe for buses to pick up and park. Two council officials had asked the driver to move, and he had told them to ‘piss off’ and to mind their own business. The witness went over to the driver himself, who refused to move several more times, so he told him he would be reported. He estimated that 15 minutes passed in total before the driver finally moved.
Members asked how the traffic management system worked on major event days. The witness explained that he and other officers tried to keep vehicles away to ensure that buses could safely park and pick up, but taxis refusing to leave was a recurring issue that affected public safety. The driver would only have been allowed into the coned off area by Clare Gardens if he lived there or was dropping off a passenger who did. Even if he lived there, he should have moved when asked.
The driver suggested that it wouldn’t have made sense for him to refuse to move, when he could lose his licence if Transport Services made a complaint. He lived in the area, and reiterated that he would have moved if asked. He had just been waiting for a residential parking bay to open up, and hadn’t sworn at anyone.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License be suspended for 7 days.
(3)
Application 3
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that he had been disqualified from driving for six months.
(Cllr Driscoll left his seat as a member of the Sub Committee for this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest.)
The driver was not in attendance.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License be revoked.
(4)
Application 4
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that he had six penalty points on his driving licence which he had not declared to the licensing authority.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that while coming from Newport towards Rover Way, tried to turn left and was caught by a red light. He didn’t receive a letter about this, and only found out when he was given six points for failing to give information as to the identity of the driver.
Members asked why he hadn’t received the letter, and why he hadn’t reported the points to the licensing authority. The driver explained that his post often went to a neighbour whose house had the same number, and he hadn’t realised at the time that he was obligated to report any offences to the council.
Responding to questions from Members, the Legal Officer clarified that the £660 fine was likely due to the driver not attending court.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(5)
Application 5
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that he had six penalty points on his driving licence which he had not declared to the licensing authority.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that he had received 6 points on his licence for failing to give information as to the identity of the driver after being caught speeding on Manor Way, after the limit had changed from 40mph to 30mph. He had received a letter about the offence but didn’t respond, and plead guilty to this in court.
Members asked why he had failed to report the points. The driver explained that he wasn’t aware at the time of the obligation to report them to the licensing authority, but was now.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(6)
Application 6 was deferred to the next meeting.
(7)
Application 7
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that the applicant had declared a major motoring conviction contrary to the guidance.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that he had received 12 points for driving without the correct insurance on two occasions. The first time, he had been pulled over while driving a friend’s car. He had third party insurance and thought that was enough. The second time, he was driving a new car and believed that his insurance would carry over, but had not informed his insurer of the change of vehicle.
The driver added that he also had a conviction for driving with a defective tyre, after being pulled over for a broken brake light. The two insurance offences had led to a six-month disqualification from driving in 2024.
RESOLVED – that the application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be refused.
(8)
Application 8
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that the applicant had convictions contrary to the guidance and had previously had his licence revoked by Cardiff Council.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the applicant explained that he had been convicted of domestic abuse in 2013. He had worked hard since arriving in the country and felt he now had a good reputation and had demonstrated good character. He had worked as a mechanic for many years but wasn’t able to do tough physical work any more and wanted to drive taxis instead.
Members asked about the circumstances of his conviction. The applicant explained that he had been convicted of domestic abuse after pushing his wife, and during the probation was prohibited from contacting her. He wasn’t aware of this and sent her a letter asking to see his daughter, not realising that this wasn’t allowed.
RESOLVED – that the application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be approved.
(9)
Application 9
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that the applicant had motoring convictions and criminal convictions contrary to the guidance.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the applicant felt he was a fit and proper person to drive taxis, and that he had learned from his experiences. He had been fined and disqualified from driving for six months in 2025 for totting up points. This was partly due to receiving six points for failing to provide details of the driver, after an offence was committed while he was out of the country getting married, and he believed someone else had been driving his car.
Members asked whether the offence had been committed in his own vehicle. The applicant explained that it was, though it was hired from the fleet operator. He was registered as the vehicle operator but was on holiday at the time, so someone else must have been driving it. He didn’t know at the time that he could appeal the conviction, as he was trying to cope with a lot of different things and didn’t fully grasp what was going on with the case.
The applicant explained that another offence related to school runs, when the private fleet operator who hired him assigned him to specific school runs that he wasn’t qualified for or comfortable doing. He also explained that he had been convicted of possession with intent to supply Class C drugs in 2008. This was many years ago, and he had been young and stupid and felt he was a very different person now.
Members queried the circumstances of one of the motoring offences, which related to using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks. The applicant clarified that this involved a personal vehicle rather than a taxi. It had a mechanical fault and he put temporary insurance on it, which he thought covered six hours, but he did this in a rush on the phone so may have made a mistake.
RESOLVED – that the application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License be refused.