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RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. Cllr T Colbert and Cllr G Morgan joined the meeting after the presentation had begun and therefore did not cast a vote.
Apologies for absence were received from County Councillors DOCVARIABLE "MembersExcusesShortRoleList" \* MERGEFORMAT A Davies, C Kenyon-Wade and E Vaughan.
The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 27 June 2024 subject to amendments: Cllr A Davies joined the meeting before Item 4.2.
(a) There were no declarations of interest. (b) The Committee noted that no Member requested that a record be made of their membership of a Community Council where discussion had taken place of matters for the consideration of this Committee. (c) The Committee noted that no Member (who is a member of the Committee) would be acting as ‘local representative’ in respect of any application on the agenda. (d) The Committee noted that no Member (who is not a member of the Committee) would be speaking as the ‘local representative’ in respect of any application on the agenda. Cllr K Lewis left the meeting due to not being present on 27 June 2024 when 24/0522/FUL was discussed.
The Committee considered the report of the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection (copies filed with the signed minutes).
There was no update report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. Cllr T Colbert and Cllr G Morgan joined the meeting after the presentation had begun and therefore did not cast a vote.
Grid Ref: Grid Ref: E: 284921 N: 291803 Valid Date: 16.04.2024 Community Council: Trefeglwys Community Council Applicant: Bute Energy Location: Land 3800 Meters West of Staylittle, Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys Proposal: Erection and operation of a temporary meteorological mast for a 36-month period Application Type: Full application The Senior Planning Officer advised that further public representations had been received and all concerns raised had been addressed within the officer report and presentation. In response to comments the Professional Lead - Planning advised the Committee that the application was not for a wind farm development but for a standalone temporary meteorological mast with no energy being generated and information had been provided regarding the policies referenced. It was confirmed that the development was on privately owned land and that Natural Resources Wales had not raised any pollution concerns around the number or use of timber anchorage points. It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer. RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. Cllr T Colbert and Cllr G Morgan joined the meeting after the presentation had begun and therefore did not cast a vote.
The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection during the period between 27 June 2024 and 10 September 2024. In response to query the Development Management – Team Leader would provide more information to Cllr H Williams regarding Application number: 24/0535/NMA Location: Land At Nant Helen Surface Mine Coelbren Neath Powys.
The Committee noted the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales [PEDW] letters regarding the appeal decisions in respect of: 20/0436/FUL Prestbury House, Arddleen, Llanymynech, SY21 9LF. USE/20/0275, Land at Craigle, Cwmdu, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6DL.
The item would be deferred as members of the Sub-Committee meeting held on the 09 July 2024 were not present.
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