Gofal i bobl hŷn a phobl anabl, gwasanaethau plant a diogelu.
Beth mae cynghorau'n ei wneud
Mae cynghorau'n trefnu gofal a chymorth i bobl hŷn, oedolion anabl a gofalwyr, yn amddiffyn plant ac oedolion sydd mewn perygl, ac yn gofalu am blant mewn gofal. Mae llawer o ofal yn cael ei ddarparu gan ddarparwyr preifat ac elusennol y mae'r cyngor yn eu talu.
Pwy sy'n penderfynu
Yr aelod Cabinet dros wasanaethau cymdeithasol sy'n arwain, ac mae gan bob cyngor Gyfarwyddwr Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol statudol. Mae pwyllgorau craffu'n archwilio sut mae gwasanaethau'n gwneud.
Dweud eich dweud
Gall unrhyw un ofyn i'r cyngor asesu eu hanghenion gofal, neu eu hanghenion fel gofalwr. Os ydych yn poeni am ddiogelwch rhywun, cysylltwch â thîm diogelu'r cyngor.
Mewn rhifau
Mae cynghorau Cymru yn bwriadu gwario £1,045 y pen ar hyn yn 2026-27.
Mae'n amrywio o £918 yn Sir Fynwy i £1,337 yn Ceredigion.
Plant mewn gofal: 114 ar draws Cymru (2024-25).
Plant mewn gofal a symudodd gartref dair gwaith neu fwy: 8% ar draws Cymru (2024-25).
Asesiadau plant a wnaed ar amser: 85% ar draws Cymru (2024-25).
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 –
(1) T H A T the updates to the Cabinet Quarterly Work Programme for April to
June 2026 attached at Appendix 1 be agreed.
(2) T H A T the Cabinet Quarterly Work Programme July to September 2026
attached at Appendix 2 be endorsed.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To monitor progress.
(2) To approve the Work Programme for July to September 2026.
C30 CABINET QUARTERLY REPORT - REPORTING MINUTES OF
JOINT COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEES WHERE THE VALE OF
GLAMORGAN COUNCIL IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT (EL/PR) (SCRUTINY –
NO RELEVANT COMMITTEE) –
The Leader presented the report to make available to all Members the minutes from
various Committees over the period March to June 2026 as requested by
Governance and Audit Committee for ease of reference and for information.
Councillor Wilson, in referring to the minutes of the Cardiff Bay Advisory Committee,
referred to a number of matters considered at the meeting, including a Navigational
Safety and General Progress Report, production of an anniversary book
documenting Cardiff Harbour Authority’s 25th anniversary, discussion regarding
water-taxi services, and updates from Natural Resources Wales and Waterfront
Partners. The next meeting would be taking place in September and would include a
visit to the barrage to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Councillor Williams in referring to the minutes of the Corporate Parenting Panel said
the Panel discussed the Pupil Development Grant which was specific to Children
Looked After as there had been concerns as to how processes were working and to
ensure that those children were able to access that finding. He thanked the Officers
concerned for their investigation work and ensuring that processes were now more
robust and those children would be able to access that funding wherever they were
located, including those based out-of-County. It was also noted that the Grant would
be separate from other budgets to ensure it was being spent where it was needed
and not part of more general funding. He looked forward to Cabinet receiving the
minutes from the June meeting that replaced the May date.
The Leader said that the commitment of Officers to ensure that Children Looked
After got the best possible start in life was to be applauded.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes concerning meetings of Joint Committees and
Committees where the Vale of Glamorgan Council was an active participant from
March to June 2026 be noted.
Reasons for decision
To present to Cabinet a report on a quarterly basis which would provide an overview
of all the Joint Committee Meetings of which the Vale of Glamorgan Council was a
formal member and links to the respective minutes
C31 REVENUE OUTTURN POSITION 2025/26 (EL/PR) (SCRUTINY –
RESOURCES) –
The Leader presented the report to approve the report and the financial measures
taken and proposed.
Throughout the year, the financial position was monitored on an ongoing basis with a
full picture available at the end of year as to how some aspects had changed, where
additional grant funding had been received and where it had been necessary to use
reserves, and would assist as part of future budget-setting activities which would be
resuming for the 2026/27 financial year shortly.
The provisional outturn for 2025/26 had a near balanced position with a net adverse
variance of £47k after £6.7m unplanned use of reserves that offset existing school
deficits, which were not written off, and which would have to be recovered and would
be made available for other services. There was just under £3m of reserves used to
support Council services and a reserve allocation of £7m to create a dedicated
schools’ deficit off-set reserve.
School deficits remained the Council’s most significant financial concern with 32
schools ending the year in deficit with gross deficits totalling £14.3m. 21
schools in a surplus position with surplus balances amounting to £3.47m, leaving an
overall net deficit of £10.827m. Recovery plans were in the process of being
developed with all schools in deficit with further intervention possible should and
deficits be considered irrecoverable, however some schools concerned were working
constructively and making good progress in terms of their deficit figures. The Council
would continue to work with those schools going forward. School transport continued
to be a significant ongoing pressure.
The Social Services Directorate reported a gross overspend of £3.2m mainly due to
increased costs of children’s external placements and bespoke care packages, the
rising demand in in complexity of cases in Adult Services, overspends in residential
and nursing care placements and staffing and agency pressures within Council-run
Care Homes.
In the Environment and Housing Directorate there were overspends in terms of
highway maintenance and pothole repairs, largely due to adverse weather
conditions. Staff were commended for their part in working to redress those issues.
The Council’s usable reserves had reduced from just over £63m down to £58.5m.
The Council Fund balance had reduced from £13m to £11.93m, but still above the
minimum level as set by the Authority’ Section 151 Officer.
Borrowing and investment projects had performed favourably. The Council had set
challenging saving targets of over £8.7m for 2025/26 and 81% of those were
achieved or mitigated.
There would be an opportunity for a more in-depth discussion as the report was
being referred to Resources Scrutiny Committee.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the report and the financial measures taken and proposed be
approved.
(2) T H A T the reserve reductions made to offset the increased 2025/26 school
deficit position be noted.
(3) T H A T the list of adverse variances set out in the report were discussed.
(4) T H A T savings that had not been achieved in 2025/26 and previous years
were discussed.
(5) T H A T the report be referred to Resources Scrutiny Committee for
consideration.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To approve the report and the financial measures taken and proposed.
(2) To ensure that Members had been consulted on reserve reductions
undertaken to offset school deficits and ensure the sustainability of the financial
position of the Council.
(3) To inform Members of the underlying adverse variances and the need to
address those budget areas in 2026/27.
(4) To make Members aware of the value of savings that had not been achieved
in 2025/26 and in previous financial years and the need to address those budget
areas in 2026/27 through delivery of the savings or mitigation.
(5) To enable the Scrutiny Committee responsible for finance to review the year
end position.
C32 CAPITAL OUTTURN 2025/26 (EL/PR) (SCRUTINY – RESOURCES) –
The Leader presented the report to provide detail on the outturn position for the
Capital Programme 2025/26.
Due to the work carried out cross all Directorates the report noted the current
adjusted Programme of £92.717m, despite continuing challenges including
significant cost increases and shortages of resources. The Capital Programme for
2025/26 out turned at £73.765m, with slippage of just over £17m which would move
over into the 2026/27 Capital Programme.
Investment had taken place on the new school at Ysgol Y Deri, £2.5m Welsh
Government investment in schools maintenance grants that provided repairs to
existing schools including new roofs, toilets, boilers and electrical works.
There had been just investment in Social Services to fund home adaptations such as
stairlifts, level access showers or ramps, which allowed people to continue living
safely and independently in their own homes.
Expenditure within the Housing Revenue Account included work on new build
schemes and also updates and renewing of internal and external aspects of existing
housing stock. Over £4m had been spent on highways maintenance works and the
Welsh Government Brilliant Basics programme grant funded toilet refurbishment for
Cosmeston and Porthkerry parks, meaning that refurbishment had been carried out
on all but one set of public toilets in the Vale of Glamorgan which was programmed
to be brought forward.
The Leader advised that it was proposed for the report to be referred to Resources
Scrutiny Committee and looked forward to the discussion that would take place
there.
Councillor Wilson said that both Officers and external contractors had undertaken a
lot of work as part of the programme. He referred to the slope stabilisation works that
were ongoing at Penarth Marina and would be delivered over the new financial year
as a good example of capital expenditure. Another scheme that had been delivered
was the improved crossing point on Windsor Road, Penarth.
The Leader also referred to the new homes at Cwrt y Chwarel on Coldbrook Road
East in Barry and refurbishment of the warden’s office at Cosmeston which was re-
roofed and had an 18kW PV solar panel array installed.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the year end capital position for financial year 2025/26 be noted.
(2) T H A T the additional scheme budgets as set out in Appendix 1 to the report
be approved.
(3) T H A T the summary position of the changes in the Capital Programme by
directorate from approval at Council on 10th March 2025 to 31st March 2026, as set
out in Appendix 2 to the report, be noted.
(4) T H A T the Emergency Powers in Appendix 3, approved in respect of the
slippage, be noted.
(5) T H A T the 2025/26 Capital Programme be amended to reflect the revised
lease arrangements for 2025/26 that met the threshold for inclusion under IFRS16.
(6) T H A T the report be referred to Resources Scrutiny Committee for
consideration and for any recommendations to be returned to Cabinet for
consideration.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To inform Cabinet of the year end capital position for financial year 2025/26.
(2) To inform Cabinet of the additional schemes added to the approved
programme for 2025/26.
(3) To inform Cabinet of the changes to the Approved Capital Programme set on
10th March 2025.
(4) To advise Cabinet of the approved slippage in the Emergency Powers from
the 2025/26 Capital Programme.
(5) To request approval of the revised Leasing amendments for 2025/26 for
inclusion under the IFRS16 accounting standard.
(6) To enable the Scrutiny Committee responsible for finance to review the year
end position.
C33 ANNUAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT REPORT 2025/26 (EL/PR)
(SCRUTINY – RESOURCES) –
The Leader presented the report to seek Cabinet acceptance of the annual report on
Treasury Management 2025/26.
During 2025/26 the Council maintained an under borrowed position, with borrowing
of £20.5m split between £16m from the Public Works Loan Board, £3.5m from
another Local Authority and an additional loan of £1m which had been advanced
from the Welsh Government for Town Transformation. Of the borrowing undertaken
£10.000m was in support of capital expenditure for the Housing Revenue Account.
The Council's borrowing requirement increased £11.478m in 2025/26 giving a total
Capital Financing Requirement of £213.634m on 31st March 2026. At the same
date, the Council held £181.871m of Gross External Borrowing and other longer term
debt liability of £3.506m. The Council was therefore under borrowed by £28.257m
as of 31st March 2026. External Borrowing was well within the Authorised Limit and
Operational Boundary set for 2025/26.
The Leader said that the Council continued to have a cautious approach to
investment and the priority was to safeguard and manage investments in-house and
only invest with institutions that met the minimum credit-rating criteria. The total
interest earned on such investments in 2025/26 was just over £2.3m and the total
investment balance at the end of the year was £37.1m.
If agreed, the report would be discussed further at Governance and Audit Committee
before referral to Full Council for final consideration.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED – T H A T the annual report on Treasury Management 2025/26 be
accepted and that the report be referred to Governance and Audit Committee prior to
referral to Full Council for final approval. Should Governance and Audit Committee
have no recommendations back to Cabinet, that the report be referred directly to Full
Council for final consideration.
Reason for decision
To accept and refer the report to the Governance and Audit Committee which had
oversight of the Treasury arrangements, prior to referral to Full Council for final
approval as required by regulation.
C34 PHASE 1 WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SULLY PRIMARY
SCHOOL, THROUGH THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FOR LEARNING
PROGRAMME (EAWL) (SCRUTINY – START WELL) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report to seek Cabinet approval to award a
direct contract through the compliant direct award process under the SEWSCAP
Framework (SEWSCAP 4, Lot 3) for Phase 1 works associated with the Sully
Primary School, through the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme.
The Leader said that there were currently five schools in progress with eighteen
already having been built. The Capital report on the agenda referred to the
Resources Base at St Cyres which was also one of several that had put in place in
various schools, and it was recognised that the Vale of Glamorgan had one of the
most successful school building programmes in Wales, whether that be as new
builds, re-models or extensions.
Councillor Birch said that the five schools in progress were Ysgol Glyn Derw at
Cosmeston should be completed this year, Sir Richard Gwyn next year for March
2026, Ysgol Bro Morgannwg, Holm View and Sully Primary Schools. She thanked
the Council Officers concerned for the work in bringing forward the programme.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the use of the SEWSCAP Framework, Lot 3, as a compliant route to
market for the delivery of Phase 1 works at Sully Primary School, be approved.
(2) T H A T Phase 2 proposals remained subject to the identification and approval
of future funding contributions, including Section 106 and Welsh Government
Sustainable Communities for Learning funding.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer/Head of
Legal and Democratic Services to complete and execute any contracts and any
associated legal documentation on behalf of the Council, in respect of the project
Reasons for decisions
(1) To enable the timely delivery of Phase 1 improvement works at Sully Primary
School in support of the Council’s Sustainable Communities for Learning
Programme, utilising an established and compliant procurement framework which
provided value for money, programme certainty, and reduced procurement
timescales.
(2) To note the longer-term strategic aspirations for the site and future phases of
investment.
(3) To ensure that the necessary legal documentation was in place for the
contract.
C35 OBJECTION REPORT: BENDRICK ROAD, BARRY – PROPOSED
DISABLED PERSONS’ PARKING PLACE TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER (NBS)
(SCRUTINY – PLACE) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report to advise Cabinet of an objection received
following the statutory consultation for a proposed Disabled Persons’ Parking Place
on Bendrick Road, Barry.
The Directorate of Environment and Housing worked with the Social Services
Directorate when looking at schemes such as disabled parking bays, with any
objections to proposed schemes considered by Cabinet. A summary of the objection
received and the responses to that objection were contained within the report in
Section 4. It was necessary to balance different interests and consider public safety.
Councillor Wilson emphasised that disabled spaces were not for the exclusive use of
an individual but for anyone with the relevant permission to use them, and there
were a number of such spaces across the Vale of Glamorgan dependent on need.
The Leader said it was difficult when dealing with existing parking pressures in an
area but also important to consider those with mobility issues.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T having considered the objection received in relation to this report, the
implementation of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for a Disabled Persons’
Parking Place on Bendrick Road, Barry be approved.
(2) T H A T the objector be notified of Cabinet’s decision.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure Cabinet fulfilled its statutory duty to consider the objection and
relevant evidence prior to determining whether the Traffic Regulation Order should
be made.
(2) To ensure transparency, procedural fairness and effective communication by
formally notifying objectors of Cabinet’s decision and the reasons for it.
C36 PENCOEDTRE PARK (NBS/LSW) (SCRUTINY – PLACE) –
The Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services presented the report
to Cabinet which recommended a series of delegations to support the delivery of
projects awarded funding by Welsh Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund,
including an upgrade to the existing splash pad, construction a new skate park, and
construction of a new toilet block with changing facilities.
The Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Well-being added that the splash pad
had provided enjoyment for children across the local wards but needed
improvement. Pride in Place Impact Funding had been awarded to support those
improvements. It was anticipated that the construction would be a minimum of 16
weeks, therefore work would need to commence on site by the end of October / early
November to ensure completion by March 2027.
Councillor Wilson then invited comments from two of the local Members.
Councillor Brooks said that refurbishment of the free of charge and safe splash pad
had been looked at for a number of years. The skate park required updating and the
community had requested access to a toilet block nearer to where the children
played for years, and it was so positive to see that request being actioned as part of
the proposals. The site would have a water re-fill station also. Pencoedtre park was
located in the Court ward but also served Gibbonsdown and Cadoc and would
benefit the residents of those Lower Layer Super Output Areas, as well as thew
wider Vale of Glamorgan.
Councillor Perkes was mindful of how well-used the splash pad was and was
pleased that work would take place over the autumn so the free facility would be
open for summer 2027. Having the investment at Pencoedtre Park was important for
both the local and wider communities and would serve a wide range of users from
across several age groups.
Councillor Wilson thanked the local Members for their comments.
The Leader said it was hoped that the local community would get involved to assist
with painting the play area which was still in a good condition and supported by a
further play area and multi-use games areas at Palmerston nearby. A new skate
park was also opening at Cowbridge, alongside the parks already in place at Cogan,
the Richard Taylor skate park at the Knap and Dinas Powys. It was hoped that an
upgrade to the skate park at Llantwit Major once funding could be found.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the arrangements and progress being made in respect of the
Pencoedtre Park projects be endorsed.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing, in consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for
Performance and Resources, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building
Services, Chief Executive, Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring
Officer/Head of Legal and Democratic Services to procure and appoint
contractors/suppliers as may be required to achieve project delivery, subject to
funding.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing in liaison with the Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer to accept the
preferred tender(s) and approve the letting of the works contract(s) associated with
the project, following the completion of the tender process.
(4) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing, in consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for
Performance and Resources, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building
Services, Chief Executive, Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring
Officer/Head of Legal and Democratic Services to direct award contracts where
necessary, subject to a compliant procurement process.
(5) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing to submit a planning application(s) and building regulations application for
the project by virtue of either Regulation 3 or Regulation 4 of The Town and Country
Planning General Regulations 1992 (As Amended), if required.
(6) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer/Head of
Legal and Democratic Services to complete and execute any contracts and any
associated legal documentation on behalf of the Council, in respect of those projects.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To obtain endorsement from for the project from Cabinet for the current
position regarding the project and funding from Welsh Government.
(2) To enable the procurement process for the Pencoedtre Park Project to
progress efficiently and to support the timely delivery of the project.
(3) To obtain authority to let the works contract and for the project to be delivered
in a timely manner.
(4) To obtain authority to allow delivery of the project within funding timelines.
(5) To obtain authority to submit planning application(s) and building regulation
application (s) for the project.
(6) To authorise the Monitoring Officer/Head of Legal and Democratic Services to
execute the contract and associated legal documentation on behalf of the Council in
accordance with established governance arrangements.
C37 DECARBONISATION AND ENERGY DATA CONSULTANT
FRAMEWORK AWARD FOR HOUSING (PSHTE) (SCRUTINY – PLACE) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report to set out the rationale for a programme
of energy surveys and data collection across the Council’s housing stock, as the
Housing Service progressed towards meeting the Welsh Housing Quality Standard
(WHQS) 2023 and the pathway to WHQS 2026.
Councillor Wilson said the initiative was an example where both Portfolio holders
worked closely together with Officers and the information gathered would evidence
how the properties performed and to maximise efficiency.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED – T H A T the contents of the report be noted, with a view to taking
decisions on the award of the contract detailed within the Part II report later on the
agenda.
Reasons for decision
To update Cabinet on the strategy in meeting the first part of the WHQS’23 and to
consider approval regarding the procurement of the PAS2035 surveyors and
installation of data terminals (PAS 2035 was the overarching British Standard for
retrofitting dwellings to improve energy efficiency and included various stages, the
first of which was to survey the existing building).
C38 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC –
RESOLVED – T H A T under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972,
the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business
on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined
in Part 4 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of the Act, the relevant paragraphs of the
Schedule being referred to in brackets after the minute heading.
C39 DECARBONISATION AND ENERGY DATA CONSULTANT
FRAMEWORK AWARD FOR HOUSING (PSHTE) (EXEMPT INFORMATION –
PARAGRAPHS 12, 12A AND 14) (SCRUTINY – PLACE) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report to set out the rationale for a programme
of energy surveys and data collection across the Council’s housing stock, as the
Housing Service progressed towards meeting the Welsh Housing Quality Standard
(WHQS) 2023 and the pathway to WHQS 2026.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the award of the framework contract for the PAS 2035 retrofit
surveys, air leakage tests and environmental sensors to 2,000 Council homes to
‘LivGreen’, Bristol be awarded.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing and Monitoring Officer/Head of Legal and Democratic Services, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Sector Housing and Tenant
Engagement to Direct Award the contract.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer/Head of
Legal and Democratic Services in consultation with Head of Finance/Section 151
Officer to finalise, complete and execute a RICS Standard Form Contract with
LivGreen, Bristhe contract and all ancillary documentation necessary to give effect to
Resolution (2).
Reasons for decisions
(1) To comply with the Council's Contract Standing Orders and Financial
Procedure Rules, which required contracts with a value in excess of £300k to be
agreed by Cabinet.
(2) To enable the contract documentation to be finalised with the successful
contractor, within the tight timeframe for allocation and delivery of the project within
the financial year.
(3) To ensure that the necessary legal documentation was in place for the
contract.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of J be agreed in accordance with the Council's
policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
(2) TH A T the flexible retirement of J for 2 years be agreed, providing no other
circumstances arose in the interim whereby the employment was to be terminated
for a different reason.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at the time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee’s working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of Residential Services.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of M be agreed in accordance with the
Council's policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
(2) TH A T the flexible retirement of M for 2 years be agreed, providing no other
circumstances arose in the interim whereby the employment was to be terminated
for a different reason.
Early Retirement / Redundancy 2026
19 March 2026 Minutes and DN (MS)
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at the time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee’s working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of Residential Services.
Early Retirement / Redundancy 2026
19 March 2026 Minutes and DN (MS)
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of A be agreed in accordance with the
Council's policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
(2) T H A T the flexible retirement of A without a specified end date providing no
other circumstances arose in the interim whereby the employment was to be
terminated for a different reason be agreed.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at the time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee’s working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of Adult Services.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of A be agreed in accordance with the
Council's policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
(2) T H A T the flexible retirement of A be agreed with an end date of December
2026 providing no other circumstances arose in the interim whereby the employment
was to be terminated for a different reason.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at this time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee’s working hours, to assist
service continuity provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of Adult Services.
September 18 Minutes and DN (MS)
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the slight amendment to the flexible retirement of W be agreed in
accordance with the Council's policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the
interim whereby the employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
(2) T H A T the amendment to the flexible retirement of W be agreed without a
specified end date providing no other circumstances arose in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at this time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee’s working hours to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of Adult Services.
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.
2021/00075/FUL Received on 4 February 2021
(P. 48)
APPLICANT: Mr John Crockford 20 Gwern Close , Cardiff, CF5 6XL
AGENT: Mr Ieuan Williams Gate House, Beechwood Court, Long Toll, Woodcote,
RG8 0RR
Land West of St. Lythans
Two livestock buildings with access from highway.
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:
Noise Impact Assessment dated 9 September 2022, received 12 September
PL (00) 00 LOCATION PLAN
PL (00) 01 PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT (revised)
PL (00) 02 PROPOSED SITE CONTEXT (revised)
RAC9002-1 Livestock Buildings Elevations and layout
RAC9002-3 Visibility splay
Planning Application for Two Livestock Buildings and Access off the Highway
(redacted) dated October 2023
Received 12 January 2024
Green Infrastructure Statement received 21 June 2024
A Dispersion Modelling Study of the Impact of Odour dated 16 January 2025,
received 23 January 2025
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, a method statement for the
removal and translocation of the hedgerow adjacent to the adopted highway
and as indicated in plan no. RAC9002-3 Visibility splay shall be submitted to
and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:
To ensure no detrimental impact to the wider visual amenities and to comply
with policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New
Development) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
4. No development or site clearance shall take place until there has been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a
scheme of landscaping, calculated at a ratio of 3:1 for hedgerow planting, to
include detail of any additional planting, including native tree planting, their
location and species. The scheme shall include indications of all existing trees
(including spread and species) and hedgerows on the land, identify those to
be retained and set out measures for their protection throughout the course of
development.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, and to ensure compliance with the terms
of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built and Natural
Environment), MG17 (Special Landscape Areas), MD1 (Location of New
Development) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local
Development Plan.
5. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of
landscaping secured under conditions 3 and 4 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) and MD1 (Location
of New Development) of the Local Development Plan
6. Prior to the first beneficial use of the buildings hereby approved, the first 10m
of the access track adjacent to the adopted highway shall be finished in a
bound material and retained in perpetuity.
Reason:
To ensure no egress of loose material to the adopted highway and to comply
with policy MD2 (Design of New Development) of the adopted Vale of
Glamorgan Local Development Plan.
7. The access gate, adjacent to the public highway, shall open inwards and
away from the adopted highway and shall remain as such in perpetuity.
Reason:
To ensure no detrimental impact to highway safety and to comply with policy
MD2 (Design of New Development) of the Vale of Glamorgan Local
Development Plan.
8. The biodiversity enhancement measures set out in the Green Infrastructure
Statement (dated June 2024) 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.
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.
9. The development hereby approved shall be occupied and managed for the
lifetime of the development in accordance with the details as provided within
the 'Dispersion Modelling Study of the Impact of Odour', received 23 January
2025.
Reason
To protect neighbouring amenities from odour and to ensure compliance with
policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Development)
of the Local Development Plan.
10. Prior to the commencement of development, a programme for the
management of all forms of waste 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 for the lifetime of the development
hereby approved.
Reason:
To ensure no detrimental impact to nearby habitats, watercourses and the
balance of species within them and to comply with policy SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
Reason for decision
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, MD9 -
Promoting Biodiversity and MD17 - Rural Enterprise of the Local Development Plan,
Future Wales – the National Plan 2040, Planning Policy Wales and the relevant
Technical Advice Notes and Supplementary Guidance, the development is
considered acceptable in respect of the principle of its location, neighbour amenity,
highway safety, visual and landscape amenity and in all other respects.
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.
2021/00852/FUL Received on 17 June 2021
(P. 87)
APPLICANT: Filco Supermarkets 19 Boverton Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1XZ
AGENT: Mr Peter Lee P J Lee Architect LTD, 2, Court Road, Bridgend, CF31 1BN
Filco, 2, High Street, Cowbridge
Proposed ground floor extension to the Filco Foodstore and External Alterations at
2 High Street and Proposed conversion and extension of redundant 1st floor retail
storage space into office accommodation with rear terrace roof garden and
associated steps and external alterations at 4 High Street
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:
15090 SV 00 003 Topographic survey
15090 SV 00 010 Existing Ground Floor plan
15090 SV 00 011 Existing First Floor plan
15090 SV 00 015 Existing Roof plan
15090 SV 00 031 Section A
15090 SV 00 032 Section B
15090 SV 00 033 Section C
15090 SV 00 041 Existing front Elevation
15090 SV 00 042 Existing Rear Elevation
15090 SV 00 043 Existing N.2 Side Elevation
15090 SV 00 044 Existing N.4 Side Elevation
Received 17 June 2021
17460 PL 01 -C Design and Access Statement (except for drawing numbers)
received 9 April 2024
17460 PL 01-C Heritage Impact Assessment received 29 April 2024
Proposed Site & Ground Floor 17460 PL 00110F
Proposed First Floor 17460 PL 00111E
Proposed First Floor Level 17460 PL 70111E
Proposed Roof Plan 17460 PL 00115D
Proposed Section A-A 17460 PL 00131D
Proposed Rear Elevation EV 03 17460 PL 00143E
Proposed Side Elevation EV 04 17460 PL 00144E
Extension Facade - Section Profiles 17460 PL 20401B
Received 14 May 2024
17460 PL 00 142 G PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION EV 02
17460 PL 00 101 DRAWING INDEX – Site Location Plan
17460 PL 00 141 J PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATION EV 01
Received 18 July 2024
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. No part of the first floor of the premises shall be used for residential uses
falling within use classes C3, C5 or C6 (including any other purpose in class C
of the schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987
(or in any provision equivalent to that class in any statutory instrument
revoking and re-enacting that order with or without modification).
Reason:
Due to the flood risk identified on the site and to ensure compliance with the
terms of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD1 (Location of New
Development) of the Local Development Plan.
4. Notwithstanding the submitted details, prior their use on site, a schedule and
samples of materials to be used in the construction of the development,
including RAL colours for paint finishes, hereby approved, shall be submitted
to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development
shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.
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.
5. Notwithstanding the submitted plans and details, prior to the commencement
of development, details of the proposed windows and doors, including section
drawings of a minimum 1:10 including elevations, vertical and horizontal
sections with larger scale details to sufficiently describe the proposed units,
shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details
and shall thereafter be so retained.
Reason:
To safeguard the wider visual amenities of the conservation area, as required
by Policies SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) and MD8(Historic
Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
6. The rooflights hereby approved shall be installed as flush fitting Conservation
Style rooflights.
Reason:
To preserve the character of the Conservation Area and to comply with
policies SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) and MD8 (Historic
Environment) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
7. Notwithstanding the submitted plans and details, prior to the commencement
of development, full details of the louvres, including a section drawing 1:20,
shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The louvres shall be completed in accordance with the approved details and
shall thereafter be so retained.
Reason:
To safeguard both neighbouring privacy and the visual amenities of the
conservation area, as required by Policies MD2 (Design of New
Development), SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) and MD8 (Historic
Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
8. Any part of the staff room window that is below 1.7m in height above the level
of the floor in the room that it serves 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.
9. The flat roof areas of the proposed development shall not be used as a
storage area, balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area.
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.
10. The biodiversity enhancement measures set out in plan ref: pl 00111
'Proposed First Floor Plan' 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.
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.
11. No development shall commence, including any works of demolition, 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) the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors;
ii) loading and unloading of plant and materials;
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) wheel washing facilities;
vi) measures to control and mitigate the emission of dust, smoke, other
airborne pollutants and dirt during construction;
vii) a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and
construction works.
viii) hours of construction;
ix) lighting;
x) management, control and mitigation of noise and vibration;
xi) odour management and mitigation;
xii) diesel and oil tank storage areas and bunds;
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 a reporting system.
xiv) details of how the adjacent watercourse and any habitats will be
safeguarded during construction.
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 Policy / Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) / MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local
Development Plan.
12. No development or any demolition shall take place until a method statement
has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority, which shall include:
i) Details of development and construction methods (to include details of any
scaffolding and their location) and measures to be taken to minimise the
impact of any works on the adjacent river and its habitats;
ii) Details on how the river will be protected from both direct pollution and
indirect via run-off and any migrated materials from the site;
iii) Details of construction hours;
iv) Details on any lighting, which should ensure that the river is unlit in the
evenings and overnight to allow passage of Otters and European Eels.
The proposed development shall be completed in accordance with the
approved method statement and shall be retained at all times in accordance
with the approved details.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MG19 (Sites and Species of European
Importance) of the Local Development Plan.
13. No surface water from any increase in the roof area of the building /or
impermeable surfaces within its curtilage shall be allowed to drain directly or
indirectly to the public sewerage system.
Reason:
To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the
health and safety of existing residents and ensure no pollution of or detriment
to the environment and to comply with policy SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) of
the Local Development Plan.
14. No development shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or
successors in title, has secured agreement for a written scheme of historic
environment mitigation which has been submitted by the applicant and
approved by the local planning authority. Thereafter, the programme of work
will be fully carried out in accordance with the requirements and standards of
the written scheme.
Reason:
To identify and record any features of archaeological interest discovered
during the works, in order to mitigate the impact of the works on the
archaeological resource and to comply with policy SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy) of the Local Development Plan.
Reason for decision
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, SP4 – Affordable Housing
Provision, SP6 – Retail, SP10 – Built and Natural Environment, MG12 – Retail
Hierarchy, MG14 – Non A1 Retail Uses within Town and District Retail Centres, MD2
- Design of New Development, MD5 – Development Within Settlement Boundaries,
MD7 – Environmental Protection, MD8 – Historic Environment and MD9 Promoting
Biodiversity of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011- 2026,
and the advice contained within the Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance on
Residential and Householder Development (2018), Parking Standards (2019),
Cowbridge Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, Future Wales: The
National Plan 2040, Chapter 3 – Strategic and Spatial Choices Planning Policy
Wales 12th Edition (2024), and Technical Advice Note 12- Design (2016), 15 –
Development and Flood Risk (2004), 24 – The Historic Environment (2017), the
development is considered acceptable in terms of its principle, scale, design and
visual impact, as well as its impact on neighbours, flooding, parking provision and
biodiversity enhancement provision.
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.
2024/00832/FUL Received on 16 September 2024
(P. 125)
APPLICANT: Mrs Bevan 30 Forge Road, Port Talbot, Glamorgan, SA13 1NU
AGENT: Mr Geraint John Office 16 (House 1, 2nd Floor), The Maltings, East Tyndall
Street, Cardiff, CF24 5EA
Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 9 Boverton Road, Llantwit Major
Application for the change of use from Lloyds Bank (A2) to Dominos (A3)
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:
14015-AEW-PJ006011-00-DR-0003
14015-AEW-PJ006011-00-DR-PRELIM-0001
14015-AEW-PJ006011-XX-DR-0004
14015-AEW-PJ006011-XX-DR-0006
14015-AEW-PJ006011-XX-SP-0001
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 biodiversity enhancement measures set out in 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.
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.
4. No construction work associated with the development hereby approved shall
take place on the site on any Sunday or Bank Holiday or on any other day
except between the following hours:
Monday to Friday 0800 – 1800
Saturday 0800 – 1800
Unless such work is:
(a) associated with an emergency (relating to health and safety or
environmental issues);
(b) carried out with the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:
To safeguard the amenities of local residents, and to ensure compliance with
the terms of Policy / Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD7
(Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
5. Prior to beneficial use of the premises as hereby approved, the equipment to
control the emission of fumes and odour from the premises shall be installed
in accordance with approved details Specification and EMAQ Report Quote
reference EH30926; 14015-AEW-PJ006011-XX-DR-0004 / 14015-AEW-
PJ006011-XX-SP-0001. All equipment installed as part of the scheme shall
thereafter be operated and maintained in accordance with the approved
details for as long as the use continues.
Reason
To ensure that the amenities of occupiers of other premises in the vicinity are
safeguarded and to ensure the development accords with Policy / Policies
SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local
Development Plan.
6. No staff shall be on site outside the hours of 07:00 to 00:00 Monday to
Sundays.
Reason:
To safeguard residential amenity, and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD2 (Design of New Developments)
and MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
7. The use hereby permitted shall not be open to pick up customers or delivery
drivers outside of the following hours:
07:00 to 23:00 on Monday to Sunday
Reason:
To safeguard residential amenity and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policy MD2 (Design of New Development) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
8. The premises shall be used for hot food takeaway and for no other purpose
(including any other purpose in class A3 of the schedule to the Town and
Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (or in any provision equivalent to
that class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that order with
or without modification).
Reason:
To control the precise nature of the use of the site, and to ensure compliance
with the terms of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD2 (Design of New
Developments), MD5 (Development Within Settlement Boundaries) and MD7
(Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
9. Within 6 weeks of the first operation of the extraction units hereby approved, a
post installation noise assessment shall be undertaken. Details of the test
results shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority within 14 days of the
test date together with any details of mitigation should the units not achieve
the required overall rating figure of -10dB below the background noise level
(L90) at 1 metre from the boundary of the nearest noise sensitive receptor at
day and night. Any mitigation identified within the submission shall be
undertaken within 14 days of the date of submission of the results with further
acoustic measurements submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval
in writing.
Reason:
To safeguard residential amenity and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policy MD2 (Design of New Development) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
Reason for decision
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.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the report and appendices, together with the views of the Governance
and Audit Committee, be noted.
(2) T H A T the Council’s response to the Panel Performance Assessment be
approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Having regard to the contents of the report, the views of the Governance and
Audit Committee and the discussions held at the meeting.
(2) To comply with the requirement for the Council to publish its response and
action upon recommendations arising from the Panel Performance Assessment.
VALE 2030 – DRAFT VALE OF GLAMORGAN CORPORATE PLAN 2025-30 (REF)
The Leader presented the draft Corporate Plan which had been shared with all
Scrutiny Committees and subject to significant consultation. They outlined there
were five well-being objectives which would help both the residents, Council and
partners to improve well-being in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Leader drew attention
to two key elements of the report, the first being what had changed as a result of
consultation, and secondly, how the Council would work with partners in the future.
Councillor Carroll did not feel that the Corporate Plan would improve performance,
as there was not an emphasis on providing the best service for the best price, a
concern that he had previously raised at Corporate Performance and Resources
Scrutiny Committee. He stated that the Plan’s focus should be on improving
productivity and ensuring value for money, and referenced that equality, diversity,
and inclusion were mentioned a significant amount of times.
Councillor Haynes indicated that he found the document disturbing. He stated that
what was happening in St. Athan, such as building on land, was against this
strategy, and believed placemaking should be the priority.
Councillor Hooper reflected that there was a huge value in diversity, which the
Council should be supporting. He felt blanket statements around equalities and
productivity were false and could not be applied to public sector. He also
emphasised the need to reshape services and the need to do the same things more
efficiently.
Councillor Wilson stated that he felt the Plan reflected the values of the Council, and
there were lots of references to operational services such as recycling, waste and
green spaces. He shared that he was proud of the Corporate Plan which was
ambitious to residents.
Councillor Dr. Johnson acknowledged that there had been a number of iterations of
the Plan, which was better for it. He felt the Plan was ambitious in achieving its aims
and objectives, and that the challenge would be in delivering this Plan. He stated
that there needed to be clear financial resources to achieve its aims, and hopefully in
five years the Council would be able to say it had achieved the objectives of the
Plan. He also stated that there needed to be alignment between the Corporate Plan
objectives and scrutiny structure. Councillor Dr. Johnson also reflected on previous
comments surrounding equalities and suggested that this incorrect information may
be due to a misarticulation of the Equality Impact Assessment information and
advised that better analysis should be undertaken before presenting as fact.
Councillor Sivagnanam was very proud to support an ambitious Plan with how the
Council supported residents, believed this would help to create a more equal Vale of
Glamorgan, what was the focus on helping the most disadvantaged. She also
reflected upon some of the Council's work on improvement equality such as its Age
Friendly status and Her Voice Wales project.
Councillor John was delighted to support the Plan and urged people to read it as it
contains a lot of information. He also offered thanks to officers.
Councillor Cave shared that they did not feel things in the in the Council were even
more equal. For example, the building on green sites despite opposition and the
inability to replace the village hall roof. They also reflected upon the need to use
technology to improve services.
Councillor Hodges stated that a Corporate Plan required funding, and was
concerned that the economy was not improving to support. He felt that tourism tax
and devolving the Crown Estate were opportunities to increase funding.
Councillor Perry highlighted the limited investment in the future such as green
technology and active travel. He also identified rural poverty, which existed in the
Vale. He felt the Town and Community Councils could be doing more and taking on
additional responsibilities. Councillor Perry also questioned if the Plan was adding
value or if this would be delivered anyway. He also emphasised the need for more
diversity and increased opinions, including communicating cross party, as there were
talented people who could influence policy.
The Leader responded that there were a range of unique services delivered by the
Council, which would cost significant sums to deliver, so they were not able to be
outsourced. They also shared a Place Making Toolkit which could be used by all
Members to support placemaking within communities. The Leader also
acknowledge that not all Members’ talents were being utilised and considered this a
key part of scrutiny proposals, and emphasised that the Plan and all Members
needed to be ambitious for the residents of the Vale of Glamorgan.
A recorded vote took place on the recommendations as contained within the report,
as follows:
Members For Against Abstain
Anne Asbrey √
Julie Aviet √
Gareth Ball √
Rhiannon Birch √
Bronwen Brooks √
Gillian Bruce √
Ian Buckley √
Lis Burnett √
Samantha Campbell √
George Carroll √
Christine Cave √
Charles Champion
Janice Charles √
Millie Collins √
Marianne Cowpe √
Pamela Drake √
Vincent Driscoll √
Anthony Ernest √
Christopher Franks √
Wendy Gilligan √
Russell Godfrey √
Emma Goodjohn √
Ewan Goodjohn √
Stephen Haines √
Sally Hanks √
William Hennessy √
Nic Hodges √
Mark Hooper √
Catherine Iannucci-Williams √
Gwyn John √
Dr. Ian Johnson √
Susan Lloyd-Selby √
Belinda Loveluck-Edwards √
Julie Lynch-Wilson √
Kevin Mahoney √
Naomi Marshallsea √
Michael Morgan √
Jayne Norman √
Helen Payne √
Sandra Perkes √
Ian Perry √
Joanna Protheroe √
Ruba Sivagnanam √
Carys Stallard √
Neil Thomas √
Rhys Thomas √
Steffan Wiliam √
Margaret Wilkinson √
Eddie Williams √
Mark Wilson √
Nicholas Wood √
TOTAL 37 13
The vote being carried, it was
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Vale 2030 draft Corporate Plan (Appendix A to the report) be
approved.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Corporate
Resources, in consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for
Performance and Resources, to make any factual updates to the content of the Plan
prior to publication (for example, information relating to budgetary information).
Reasons for decisions
(1) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions held at the
meeting.
(2) To ensure the Corporate Plan, ‘Vale 2030’ when published, contained the
most up to date information available (for example information regarding the budget
for 2025-26).
N.B. Councillor Champion was not present for the vote.
CAPITAL STRATEGY AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2025/26 TO 2029/30 (REF)
The Leader outlined the proposed strategy for the Capital Programme which had
been developed on the basis of varying factors such as annual settlements, capital
receipts and the impact of the wider labour market. They outlined that the proposal
was a mixture of grant and borrowing, and an increase from previous years, which
was expected to be £434m in the coming years, of which a significant proportion
related to schools and housing.
Councillor Dr. Johnson indicated support for the Capital Strategy with the majority
belonging to building Council housing or schools, which Plaid Cymru supported. He
reflected upon the challenge of year-on-year confirmation from Welsh Government
surrounding funding making it a challenge to plan for the future.
Councillor Perkes welcomed the Strategy as housing was key, and there had been
significant achievements, such as the building of 82 new homes, and the upcoming
partnership with Cardiff Council, which offered the opportunity to build more for less.
They shared that they felt a decent life was the first step to success in life.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Capital Strategy 2025/26, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report,
be approved.
(2) T H A T the final Capital Programme for the years 2025/26 to 2029/30, as set
out in Appendix 2 to the report, be approved.
(3) T H A T Officers be granted delegated authority to vire £10k or below between
schemes that were already approved within the five year Capital Programme.
(4) T H A T the Chief Executive and the Head of Finance / Section 151 Officer, in
consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and
Resources, be granted delegated authority to make additions, deletions or transfers
to or from the:
i. 2025/26 to 2029/30 Housing Improvement Programme as appropriate.
ii. 2025/26 to 2029/30 Asset Renewal budgets as appropriate.
iii. S106 funded schemes subject to Member consultation as required
under the existing process.
iv. Decarbonisation Schemes.
v. Building Strong Communities Fund schemes.
vi. Sustainable Communities for Learning programme.
vii. Discretionary Adaption Grant Schemes.
viii. Vale Regeneration Schemes.
ix. Shared Prosperity Fund.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To approve the Capital Strategy for 2025/26.
(2) To set and approve future Capital Programmes to 2029/30.
(3) To enable officers to progress schemes more quickly where low value
virements below £10k were required.
(4) To enable the Housing Improvement Programme budget, Asset Renewal
budgets, S106 schemes, Decarbonisation Schemes, Building Stronger Communities
Fund, Sustainable Communities for Learning programme, Discretionary Adaption
Grant Schemes, Vale Regeneration schemes and Shared Prosperity Fund to be
managed effectively.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2025/26 AND UPDATE FOR 2024/25 (REF)
The Leader presented an overview of treasury management as the need to
demonstrate financial sustainability was important, and that Members should have
recently undertaking training surrounding this area. They shared around revised
estimates in expenditure, and wider prudential indicators, and outlined the Council’s
borrowing position and wider investments.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the revised policy for making Minimum Revenue Provision from
2024/25 onwards be approved.
(2) T H A T the proposed 2025/26 Treasury Management and Investment
Strategy be approved, including the following specific resolutions (detailed in
Appendix 2 to the report):
• The Authorised Limit for External Debt be set at £265.394m for
2024/25, £296.207m for 2025/26, £331.078m for 2026/27 and
£381.753m for 2027/28.
• The Operational Boundary for External Debt be set at £244.170m for
2024/25, £263.914m for 2025/26, £297.677m for 2026/27 and
£347.407m for 2027/28.
• The Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer be given delegated authority
within the total Authorised Limit and Operational Boundary as
estimated for individual years to effect movement between the
separately agreed limits for borrowing and other long-term liabilities.
• An upper limit of £0m for 2024/25, £10m in 2025/26, £10m in 2026/27
and £10m in 2027/28 be set for total principal sums invested for over
364 days.
• The amount of projected borrowing that was fixed rate maturing in each
period as a percentage of total projected borrowing that was fixed rate
be set as shown below (and further detailed in Appendix 1 to the
report).
Table 1 – Upper and lower Limits for fixed rate borrowing
Upper Limit Lower Limit
Under 12 months 20% 0%
12 months and within 24 months 40% 0%
24 months and within 5 years 40% 0%
5 years and within 10 years 40% 0%
10 years and above 100% 0%
• Any breaches of the Prudential Indicators would be reported through to the
next meeting of Cabinet, with the exception of the Authorised Limit for
External Debt which would require prior Full Council approval.
(3) T H A T the Treasury Management Policy Statement set out in Appendix 3 to
the report be approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To agree the basis of the Minimum Revenue Provision calculation for 2024/25
onwards.
(2) In order for the Treasury Management and Annual Investment Strategy as
prepared be approved as required by the Local Government Act 2003.
(3) In order for the Treasury Management Policy Statement to be approved.
DRAFT BUDGET 2025/26 AND MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2025/26 TO 2029/30 (REF)
The Leader presented an overview of the proposed budget for 2025/26, and shared
that this was based on the settlement received from Welsh Government, which is the
second lowest per head in Wales. They outlined that the proposed increase in
Council Tax was 5.9%, which is generally lower than the Welsh average for the
upcoming year, and a percentage point less than consulted upon due to late
changes in the settlement from Welsh Government. They outlined how Schools and
Social Care are still allocated the majority (71%) of the budget, but that these areas
need to be supported and align the Corporate Plan’s well-being objectives of “Best
Start in Life” and “Supporting the Most Vulnerable”. They also reflected that there is
still a budget gap, which will need to be supported by transformational activity (via
Reshaping programme) and a series of savings, which are supported by equality
impact assessments, that reserves continue to be held in accordance with legislation
and that they will continue to work with Welsh Government surrounding future multi-
year settlements to support longer term planning.
Councillor Dr. Johnson thanked staff for work on supporting a complex budget and to
WLGA in their lobbying role. They also highlighted how the budget proposed
spending increases and cuts to non-statutory services, emphasising that they felt
austerity was not over. They indicated that the future reorganisation of Scrutiny was
essential in monitoring resources and financial proposals moving forward and
indicated that the settlement for the Fire and Rescue Service should be undertaken
separately as they were responsible for their own budgets, in a similar means to
Town and Community Council currently set their budgets.
Councillor Carroll indicated that they felt the budget was a reflection of
mismanagement, with residents paying “more for less”, such as car parking and
waste collection. They also felt that the Council were focusing upon the wrong things
such as bureaucratic work and diversity, equality and inclusion, and not its core
purpose. They also believed that the proposed budget would have a negative impact
to residents, and that the increase proposed was above CPI. They further explained
that they felt the issue of productivity was not being taken seriously, and that
efficiencies need to be identified as the Council has lost control of its finances, needs
a change in administration and should use its reserves to keep the Council Tax rate
low.
Councillor Franks felt that there has been a failure from the Administration in
lobbying for an increase settlement, and more needed to be done to influence
government as to how the Council could have the required budget to meet its needs.
They queried if savings had been properly costed and impact assessed, as he felt
this budget had failed to convince the public surrounding its robustness and value.
They also questioned the longer-term sustainability of the budget and cited the
proposed reduction in the education as a concern.
Councillor Goodjohn shared that the budget in theory was a real terms increase in
Council spend, and that it was necessary for the Council to fund changes impacted
by an aging population and additional learning needs, as there needed to be a
significant improvement in public services.
Councillor Hooper queried how car parking charges proposals were reflected within
the budget, as it was still in a consultative stage, and emphasised the impact to local
businesses and communities. They indicated how they believed this was an austerity
budget reflective of wider Welsh Government and UK Government positions. They
also reflected upon the importance of Council’s role in supporting diversity, equality
and inclusion.
Councillor Hodges highlighted the potential 700,000 disabled people who may go
into poverty due to welfare reform, and how the Council would need to support these
people. They raised the issue of a lack of A&E facility within the County, impacting
upon people’s health, and expressed how Welsh Government were struggling to
come to terms with issues as highlighted through the budget. They also expressed
limited faith in opposition leadership, as he felt comments to be disingenuous.
Councillor Perry indicated that they felt we were still living in austerity and seeing
rises in poverty. They expressed that recent reductions to overseas aid budgets
highlighted how it was easy to pick on vulnerable people. They raised that they felt
Council Tax to be regressive and impacted less well-off people more. They also
stated that there needed to be more planning for the future and consideration of the
new ideas and technologies.
Councillor Wilson indicated that the Council was productive, reflecting upon class
size ratios and social care workloads, and indicated that the Council was not a
sweatshop environment with bizarre productivity targets. They shared that removing
bins did not have a catastrophic impact and it only affected a small number of bins
(approximately 160) where they were looking at recycling bins, whereas changes to
care might have a more significant impact and emphasised that Cabinet were trying
to transform the Council to be as effective and efficient as possible.
The Leader responded that any changes to how the process for the Fire and Rescue
Service worked would be minimal and have no material impact to residents, whilst
sharing around the lobbying work undertaken at National level, such as appearing at
Committees. They agreed that future Scrutiny arrangements would help with some of
the queries raised, as the review was focused upon outcomes. The Leader finally
reflected that working with the local MP in partnership had helped raised awareness
of reporting mechanisms for pot holes.
A recorded vote took place on the recommendations as contained within the report
as follows:
Members For Against Abstain
Anne Asbrey √
Julie Aviet √
Gareth Ball √
Rhiannon Birch √
Bronwen Brooks √
Gillian Bruce √
Ian Buckley √
Lis Burnett √
Samantha Campbell √
George Carroll √
Christine Cave √
Janice Charles √
Millie Collins √
Marianne Cowpe √
Pamela Drake √
Vincent Driscoll √
Anthony Ernest √
Christopher Franks √
Wendy Gilligan √
Russell Godfrey √
Emma Goodjohn √
Ewan Goodjohn √
Stephen Haines √
Sally Hanks √
William Hennessy √
Nic Hodges √
Mark Hooper √
Catherine Iannucci-Williams √
Gwyn John √
Dr. Ian Johnson √
Susan Lloyd-Selby √
Belinda Loveluck-Edwards √
Julie Lynch-Wilson √
Kevin Mahoney √
Naomi Marshallsea √
Michael Morgan √
Jayne Norman √
Helen Payne √
Sandra Perkes √
Ian Perry √
Joanna Protheroe √
Ruba Sivagnanam √
Carys Stallard √
Neil Thomas √
Rhys Thomas √
Steffan Wiliam √
Margaret Wilkinson √
Eddie Williams √
Mark Wilson √
Nicholas Wood √
TOTAL 28 22
The vote being carried, it was
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T a Council Tax increase of 5.9% be approved.
(2) T H A T the budget for 2025/26, as set out in the report, be approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Setting the annual rate of Council Tax was a key policy decision for Council.
(2) Setting a balanced budget was a statutory responsibility and decision for Full
Council.
PAY POLICY 2025/26 (REF)
The Leader presented the Pay Policy, which outlined how employees should be fairly
rewarded for duties, which had changed incrementally based on wider changes.
They also acknowledged the reduction of the gender pay gap, and the multiple
between lowest and highest paid was encouraging.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Council’s Pay Policy, as attached at Appendix A to the
report to Cabinet on 6th February 2025 (Minute No. C247), be approved.
Reason for decision
To respond to the legal requirements under the Local Authorities (Standing Orders)
(Wales) Amendment Regulations 2014, the Local Government (Wales) Act 2015 and
related advice from the Welsh Government as well as provide openness and
accountability in relation to how the Council rewards its staff.
N.B. All Chief Officers, save for two Democratic and Scrutiny Services Officers
servicing the meeting and the Head of Human Resources and Organisational
Development, left the meeting when this item was considered. The Head of
Human Resources and Organisational Development remained in the meeting,
until the matter was to be voted upon, in order to provide any clarification
required by Elected Members.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C180, 28th November 2024), as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution, be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
HOUSING PAS2035 RETROFIT SCHEME 2024/25 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C186, 28th November 2024), as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution, be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
HOUSING PAS2035 RETROFIT SCHEME 2024/25 (PART II) (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C190, 28th November 2024), as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution, be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
APPROPRIATION OF TWO PROPERTIES FROM HOUSING STOCK TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C209, 19th December 2024), as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
CARDIFF AND VALE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C215, 19th December 2024), as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution, be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
CARDIFF AND VALE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (PART II) (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C219, 19th December 2024), as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution, be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
CAR PARKING (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C228, 9th January 2025), as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution, be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
INITIAL BUDGET 2025/26 AND MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2024/25 TO 2029/30 PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTATION (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C234, 16th January 2025), as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution, be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
DRAFT CAPITAL PROGRAMME PROPOSALS 2025/26 TO 2029/30 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C235, 16th January 2025), (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution, be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.