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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. Councillor David Selby returned to the meeting.
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: To defer the application. To consult Powys and Neath Port Talbot Local Education Authorities.
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.
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. The Chair reported that the local member Councillor Amanda Jenner thanked the Committee for taking on board her concerns over the siting of the pedestrian crossing.
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(a) County Councillor David Selby declared an interest in application 25/1515/FUL as he had previously served on the Cabinet as a decision maker in respect of the North Powys Bulking Facility at Abermule. (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 following County Councillors (who are members of the Committee) declared that they would be acting as ‘local representative’ in respect of the following applications: County Councillor Gareth Pugh – application 25/1515/FUL County Councillor Huw Williams – application 23/0019/FUL (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.
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 officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. Councillor David Selby returned to the meeting.
Grid Ref: E: 315775 N: 294250 Valid Date: 04/11/2025 Community Council: Abermule and Llandyssil Community Council Applicant: Mr Simon Kendrick Location: North Powys Bulking Facility, Abermule Business Park, Abermule, Powys Proposal: Use of part of the existing building for the storage and bulking up of residual waste material Application Type: Full application Councillor David Selby left the meeting while this item was being considered having declared an interest. The Committee was advised that an additional representation had been received the previous evening and that the issues raised had been covered in the report. County Councillor Gareth Pugh spoke as the local representative to oppose the application. Councillor Gareth Thomas, Chair of Abermule and Llandyssil Community Council, spoke against the application. Nigel Williams spoke as an objector. Ashley Collins, Senior Manager spoke on behalf of the Waste and Recycling Service. Members asked about odour management on the site and were advised that odour assessments carried out were within permitted limits. It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer. A request for a recorded vote was supported by a majority of members. Cllr Tom Colbert Against Cllr Angela Davies For Cllr Deb Edwards For Cllr Fleur Franz-Morgans For Cllr Peter James For Cllr Adrian Jones For Cllr Ed Jones For Cllr Gareth D Jones Abstain Cllr Gareth E Jones For Cllr Corinna Kenyon-Wade For Cllr Karl Lewis Against Cllr Edwin Roderick For Cllr Elwyn Vaughan Against Cllr Huw Williams Abstain 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. Councillor David Selby returned to the meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: To defer the application. To consult Powys and Neath Port Talbot Local Education Authorities.
Grid Ref: E: 279602 N: 211156 Valid Date: 25/01/2023 Community Council: Ystradgynlais Town Council Applicant: Persimmon Homes West Wales / Cledtry Ltd Location: Land West of The Former Penrhos School, Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, Powys, SA9 1QT Proposal: Development of 153 no. dwellings and associated landscaping and infrastructure works (Phase 2) Application Type: Full application Councillor David Selby returned to the meeting. It was confirmed that the number of dwellings proposed was 152 not 153 as set out in the report. The Senior Planning Officer advised of a change to condition 29 on the provision of a Local Equipped Area of Play requested by the applicant that “before the occupation of 75 dwellings.” is changed to “before the occupation of 90 / 100 dwellings. County Councillor Huw Williams spoke as the local Member. Andrea Turner spoke as an objector. Jo Borsden spoke as an objector. Luke Grattarola spoke as the agent for the applicant. Members asked if Powys and Neath Port Talbot local education authorities had been consulted as the provision of additional housing would impact on schools in the area. Powys local education authority had been but had not responded, but Neath Port Talbot which provided secondary education at Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera had not. In view of this it was moved and duly seconded to defer the application to consult with the local education authorities. RESOLVED: Reason for decision: To defer the application. To consult Powys and Neath Port Talbot Local Education Authorities.
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.
Grid Ref: E: 314736 N: 319010 Valid Date: 06/01/2025 Community Council: Llanfyllin Community Council Applicant: PCC Housing Services C/o Nicola Downes Location: Land Opposite Maesydre, Llanfyllin, Powys Proposal: Erection of 13 no. dwellings, formation of access road and all associated works Application Type: Full application Councillor Huw Williams returned to Chamber for this application. 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.
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. The Chair reported that the local member Councillor Amanda Jenner thanked the Committee for taking on board her concerns over the siting of the pedestrian crossing.
Grid Ref: E: 327701 N: 311588 Valid Date: 18/12/2024 Community Council: Trewern Community Council Applicant: Mid Wales Property Developments (c/o Harry Bowen) Location: Land At Gate Farm, Criggion Lane, Trewern, Welshpool, Powys SY21 8EE Proposal: Erection of 40 dwellings (terraced and semi-detached), formation of access road and all associated works Application Type: Full application 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. The Chair reported that the local member Councillor Amanda Jenner thanked the Committee for taking on board her concerns over the siting of the pedestrian crossing.
The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Planning & Regulatory Services during the period between 12/11/2025 and 09/12/2025.
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