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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 and the completion and signing of the Section 106 legal agreement. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: To approve the proposed amendment to Condition 20 of planning permission 24/1877/FUL to read as follows: The gradient of the proposed access “Road 1”, shall be constructed so as not to exceed 1 in 20 (5%) for the first 20 metres measured from edge of the adjoining carriageway along the centre line of the access and shall be retained at this gradient for as long as the development remains in existence. 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 Tom Colbert returned to the meeting.
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: To refuse the application. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. County Councillor Edwin Roderick did not vote having missed part of the debate. County Councillor Jonathan Wilkinson returned to the meeting.
RESOLVED that the proposed licence fees set out in Appendix 1 to the report be approved and implemented with effect from 1st April 2026.
RESOLVED that application 20-001VG to register a new Town or Village Green on land at the former primary school playing field, Bronllys be refused, with the consequence that the application land would not be registered as a town or village green.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors P James, C Kenyon-Wade, G Pugh, D Selby and H Williams
The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 12th February 2026.
(a) County Councillor Tom Colbert declared a prejudicial interest in item 4.4, application 25/1009/FUL due to having active discussions with the Community Council. County Councillor Jonathan Wilkinson declared a prejudicial Interest in item 4.5 application 25/0867/FUL due to being involved in previous community concerns. (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. County Councillor Elwyn Vaughan joined the meeting.
The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning & Regulatory Services (copies filed with the signed minutes).
The Chair advised that there were no updates for 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 and the completion and signing of the Section 106 legal agreement. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Grid Ref: E: 279602 N: 211156 Valid Date: 25.01.23 Community Council: Ystradgynlais Community 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 152 no. dwellings and associated landscaping and infrastructure works (Phase 2) Application Type: Full Application Members of the Committee were reminded that this application had initially been considered in December 2025 and was deferred to consult with Local Education Authorities. It was noted that County Councillor Jonathan Wilkinson was unable to vote as he was not present at that meeting. Members of the Committee were satisfied with the response regarding the impact the additional housing could have on schools in the area. The Committee was advised that the developer had submitted a Welsh language action plan which the officers were content with. Members of the Committee asked about the road layout and officers advised that it had been constructed to industry standards. If there were issues, these could be addressed through additional road markings. 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 and the completion and signing of the Section 106 legal agreement. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: To approve the proposed amendment to Condition 20 of planning permission 24/1877/FUL to read as follows: The gradient of the proposed access “Road 1”, shall be constructed so as not to exceed 1 in 20 (5%) for the first 20 metres measured from edge of the adjoining carriageway along the centre line of the access and shall be retained at this gradient for as long as the development remains in existence. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Grid Ref: E: 333154 N: 315356 Valid Date: 05.12.2025 Community Council: Bausley with Criggion Community Council Applicant: Mike Sambrook Location: Development At Land 135 Metres West of Oakland, Crew Green, Shrewsbury, Powys. Proposal: Non-Material Amendment : Application for non-material amendments to planning permission 24/1877/FUL in respect of the rewording of condition 20 Application Type: Non-Material Amendment The Committee was advised that the application sought to amend wording of condition 20 of planning permission 24/1877/FUL to correct a typographical error relating to the gradient of the proposed access Road 1 from 1 in 30 to 1 in 20. A statement from the local member, County Councillor Lucy Roberts was read out to the Committee. Steve Eccleshall, Clerk of Bausley with Criggion Community Council and Caroline Travis (local representative) spoke against the application. Richard Harman spoke as the agent for the applicant. Members asked whether Condition 14 still applied and officers confirmed that it did and that it was a standard enforcement condition. It was moved and duly seconded to approve the amendment to Condition 20 as recommended by the officer. RESOLVED: Reason for decision: To approve the proposed amendment to Condition 20 of planning permission 24/1877/FUL to read as follows: The gradient of the proposed access “Road 1”, shall be constructed so as not to exceed 1 in 20 (5%) for the first 20 metres measured from edge of the adjoining carriageway along the centre line of the access and shall be retained at this gradient for as long as the development remains in existence. 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 Tom Colbert returned to the meeting.
Grid Ref: E: 308605 N: 233918 Valid Date: 29.07.2025 Community Council: Felin-Fach Community Council Applicant: Miss Emma Rodell Location: Cae Gardd, Felin Fach, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UG Proposal: One Planet Development including a residential cabin, outbuilding, decking, pole barn, solar PV array, new access and all associated works Application Type: Full Application County Councillor Tom Colbert spoke as the local representative then left the meeting whilst the application was being considered. Steve Shepstone, Chair of Felin-Fach Community Council spoke as an objector. Emma Rodell and Adelaide Rodell spoke as the applicants. Clarification was received from Officers relating to the proximity of structures within the surrounding area. 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 Tom Colbert returned to the meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: To refuse the application. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. County Councillor Edwin Roderick did not vote having missed part of the debate. County Councillor Jonathan Wilkinson returned to the meeting.
Grid Ref: E: 313562 N: 316766 Valid Date: 30.06.2025 Community Council: Meifod Community Council Applicant: Mr Hodgson Ms Sandler Location: Maes Loonskie. Cwm Nant, Y Meichiaid Llanfyllin, Powys SY22 5NA Proposal: Creation of a non-motorised bike track, siting of two containers, construction of new access and associated works (part retrospective) Application Type: Full Application County Councillor Jonathan Wilkinson addressed the committee as the local representative than left the meeting while the application was being considered. Sarah Heaton spoke as an objector. Oliver Evans spoke as the agent for the applicant. Officers advised the Committee that the impact upon the setting of the group of listed buildings at Plas Nant y Meichiaid could not be adequately mitigated and that the Landscape and Visual Appraisal did not provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the impact upon the character and appearance of the area was acceptable. It was moved and duly seconded to refuse the application as recommended by the Officer. RESOLVED: Reason for decision: To refuse the application. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes. County Councillor Edwin Roderick did not vote having missed part of the debate. County Councillor Jonathan Wilkinson returned to the meeting.
The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Planning & Regulatory Services during the period between 4th February 2026 and the 3rd March 2026.
The Committee received the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales [PEDW] letter regarding the appeal in respect of application CAS-04391-P8S3T3. The Committee noted that PEDW had dismissed the appeal. The Committee received the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales [PEDW] letter regarding the appeal in respect of application CAS-04237-G6T1F3. The Committee noted that PEDW had dismissed the appeal. The Committee received the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales [PEDW] letter regarding the appeal in respect of application CAS-04237-G6T1F3. The Committee noted that PEDW had dismissed the application for an award of costs.
The Professional Lead – Development Management gave an update on performance for Quarter 3. Performance Against Targets • 88% of applications were investigated within agreed timescales. • 95% of all applications were determined within agreed timescales. • 100% of major applications were determined within agreed timescales. • Average time for all applications was 136 days, against a target of 112 days. There had been no appeal decisions determined within Quarter 3.
There were no declarations of interest reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the proposed licence fees set out in Appendix 1 to the report be approved and implemented with effect from 1st April 2026.
The Committee considered the report proposing the approval of revised fees for the licensing of animal establishments to commence from April 2026. It was moved and duly seconded and RESOLVED that the proposed licence fees set out in Appendix 1 to the report be approved and implemented with effect from 1st April 2026.
This item was deferred to the next meeting of the Planning, Taxi Licensing and Rights of Way Committee due to insufficient Sub-Committee members being present.
County Councillor Tom Colbert declared an interest as the local member and left the meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that application 20-001VG to register a new Town or Village Green on land at the former primary school playing field, Bronllys be refused, with the consequence that the application land would not be registered as a town or village green.
The Committee considered an application to register a new Town or Village Green on land at the former primary school playing field, Bronllys, Application no. 20-001VG. The Professional Lead – Countryside Access and Recreation advised the Committee that the independent inspector had considered the application and heard evidence at a hearing in Bronllys. The independent inspector had drafted a report and had recommended that the application be refused and the land not be registered as a Village Green. The decision rested with the Committee. It was moved and duly seconded and RESOLVED that application 20-001VG to register a new Town or Village Green on land at the former primary school playing field, Bronllys be refused, with the consequence that the application land would not be registered as a town or village green.
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