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The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
Resolved that: The application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
Resolved that: The application be refused on the grounds that the intensification of the residential use of the property and the associated increase in traffic movements and on-street car parking will have an unacceptable impact on highway safety contrary to the requirements of Policy SW11 of the Replacement LDP.
Resolved that: The appeal decision be received.
Resolved that: The delegated report be received
Apologies for absence received from Cllrs D Isaac, L Davies and E Galsworthy
Cllr J Thomas declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Items 12 and 13 and will leave the meeting for the consideration of the items.
The minutes of the previous meeting were submitted for approval.
The minutes of the Licensing meeting held on 2 July 2025 were approved.
The minutes of the Licensing meeting held on 2 July 2025 were approved.
The minutes of the Licensing meeting held on 3 September 2025 were approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
The Planning Officer G Davies Introduced the report and provided the committee with a power point presentation outlining the application. No questions were raised. Resolved that: The application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The application be refused on the grounds that the intensification of the residential use of the property and the associated increase in traffic movements and on-street car parking will have an unacceptable impact on highway safety contrary to the requirements of Policy SW11 of the Replacement LDP.
The Planning Officer D Cross presented the report and provided the committee with a power point presentation outlining the application. Councillor M Jones advised that she had experienced IT difficulties and missed part of the presentation, so was unable to vote on the application. An objector to the application addressed the committee and presented photographs to outline their objections in relation to the lack of a rear access, the bins that have been reported to Environmental Health, lack of maintenance at the front, previous antisocial behaviour and inadequate parking. The applicant then addressed the committee, providing details of their background and experience in managing rental properties. They advised that they had recognised the demand for shared accommodation when they were approached by local contractors looking for room-by-room rentals for staff. They chose this premises because of its proximity to the town centre and transport links which would be helpful for working professionals. In response to questions from elected members, the Applicant confirmed that: · they have multiple family let and HMO properties across South Wales. Clive – do you have any other private properties that you manage either in Merthyr or elsewhere? · each area has a local team responsible for maintenance and emergency callouts. · they responded to the environmental services request as soon as they were made aware. · Their properties are registered with Rent Smart Wales. Local Elected Member Cllr Julia Jenkins spoke on behalf of residents who had voiced concerns regarding he application. Cllr Jenkins referred specifically to traffic congestion, poor waste management and anti-social behaviour associated with HMOs that currently account for 80% of calls to local Cllrs Local Elected Member, Cllr Andrew Barry, also spoke on behalf of residents to echo Cllr Jenkins’ comments and referred to a car dealership lower down the road that would exacerbate the traffic congestion. He also referred to the anti-social behaviour association with HMOs and the effect they have on the value of neighbouring properties and the morale of residents. The Planning Officer, C Watkins, clarified the planning considerations. In response to questions from elected members, Planning officers advised that: · The highway photograph in the presentation was a google maps image, so they are not aware of the time of day it was taken. · There is no vehicular access to the rear of the property. Comments were made regarding echoing everything that was said by local councillors, concerns about maintenance of the property and the disconnect between highways issued perceived and experienced. Resolved that: The application be refused on the grounds that the intensification of the residential use of the property and the associated increase in traffic movements and on-street car parking will have an unacceptable impact on highway safety contrary to the requirements of Policy SW11 of the Replacement LDP.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The appeal decision be received.
Change of use from a dwelling house to a 4-bedroom house in multiple occupancy at 2 Llewellyn Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8SR. Resolved that: The appeal decision be received.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The delegated report be received
Resolved that: The delegated report be received
The Chair advised that there was no other business deemed urgent
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