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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 amended above. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
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. County Councillor Angela Davies returned to the meeting.
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. County Councillor Gareth Pugh returned to the meeting.
There were no apologies for absence. The Chair thanked Councillors Claire Hall and Geoff Morgan who had stepped down from the Committee and he welcomed Councillors Fleur Frantz-Morgans (who would be attending following receipt of training) and David Selby who had joined.
The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held on 14th May and 22nd May 2025.
(a) County Councillor Angela Davies declared an interest in application 21/0467 FUL because she was the applicant. County Councillor Gareth Pugh declared an interest in application 25/0640 FUL because he was the applicant. (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 Councillor Lucy Roberts (who is not a member of the Committee) would be speaking as the ‘local representative’ in respect of application 24/1718 FUL.
The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning & Regulatory Services (copies filed with the signed minutes).
The Members confirmed that they had received and had time to read the update circulated the previous day.
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 amended above. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Grid Ref: E: 323909 N: 316865 Valid Date: 05/12/2024 Community Council: Llandrinio and Arddleen Community Council Applicant: Triang Farms Ltd Location: Penrhos Farm, Llansantffraid-Ym-Mechain, Powys, SY22 6QH Proposal: Erection of agricultural storage building, improvements to vehicular access (retrospective) and proposed ground engineering works Application Type: Full Application County Councillor Lucy Roberts spoke as the local representative to oppose the application. Carol Davies spoke on behalf of Llandrinio and Arddleen Community Council to oppose the application. Richard Corbett spoke as agent for the applicant. Officers confirmed that a Section 192 application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed agricultural use had been approved. It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer subject to the inclusion of the word “agriculture” in front the word “machinery” in condition 11. 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 amended above. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
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. County Councillor Angela Davies returned to the meeting.
Grid Ref: E: 297665 N: 267804 Valid Date: 12.03.2021 Community Council: Nantmel Community Council Applicant: Mr and Mrs Tony Davies Location: Land At Cae Henfron, South Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 6NW Proposal: Tourism development of four holiday pods to include access road and associated works (part retrospective) Application Type: Full Application County Councillor Angela Davies left the meeting while this item was considered having declared an interest. The Solicitor advised that as the application is in respect of a Councillor, she had reviewed the file, as required in the Planning Protocol. She confirmed that the application had been processed appropriately. 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. County Councillor Angela Davies returned to the meeting.
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. County Councillor Gareth Pugh returned to the meeting.
Grid Ref: E: 317129 N: 296130 Valid Date: 30.04.2025 Community Council: Abermule And Llandyssil Community Council Applicant: Mr Gareth Pugh Location: Upper Llegodig , Abermule, Montgomery, SY15 6JY Proposal: Demolition of existing porch and conservatory and erection of three extensions Application Type: Householder County Councillor Gareth Pugh left the meeting while this item was considered having declared an interest. The Solicitor advised that as the application is in respect of a Councillor, she had reviewed the file, as required in the Planning Protocol. She confirmed that the application had been processed appropriately. The Committee was advised that the location plan in the agenda pack was incorrect. The correct location plan was shown in the presentation and was on the portal. 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. County Councillor Gareth Pugh returned to the meeting.
The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Planning & Regulatory Services under delegated powers and commended officers on their work. The Committee was advised that during quarter 1, 90% of enforcement cases had been investigated within agreed timeframes, 96% of planning applications had been determined within time, all major applications were determined within time and all appeals had been dismissed. The Chair congratulated the officers on their performance. The Development Manager Team Leader said that she would consider how to share details of enforcement actions with the Committee noting that there would be issues of confidentiality.
The Committee received the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales [PEDW] letter regarding the appeal in respect of the following applications: 23/1598/OUT Plot Between 84 & 86 Heol Gleien, Heol Gleien, Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea Powys The Committee noted that PEDW had dismissed the appeal. 22/2121/FUL & 22/2122/LB Ivy House, Middletown, Powys, SY21 8EL The Committee noted that PEDW had dismissed the appeal. 24/1079/HH 11 Cambrian Place, Llanidloes SY18 6BX The Committee noted that PEDW had dismissed the appeal.
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