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RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted conditional 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 development as proposed is permitted development, and that prior approval of the works will not be required from Powys County Council. Works must be undertaken in accordance with the submitted details, within 5 years. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Apologies of absence were received from Councillors Gareth E Jones, Adrian Jones, Edwin Roderick, Elwyn Vaughan and Jonathan Wilkinson. The chair welcomed Planners Rocio Bongioanni and Beate Thierbach to the meeting.
The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on the 12th March 2026.
(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 Councillor Amanda Jenner (who is not a member of the Committee) would be speaking as the ‘local representative’ in respect of application 25/1726/FUL
Members confirmed that they had had received and had time to read the report circulated the previous day. The Professional Lead – Development Management explained to the Committee that the current Local Development Plan end date was the 31st March 2026, the legal precedent confirmed that a time-expired LDP would continue to have full legal status as a material consideration and would form a sound basis for planning decisions until it is replaced. The assessment of the relevance and weight of the LDP is a matter of planning judgment, considering factors such as consistency with current national policy and whether any new material considerations have emerged. It was noted that Officer reports had recently begun to be comprised of a paragraph confirming the considerations which are considered against Future Plan Wales and Policy Wales within the national framework.
The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning & Regulatory Services (copies filed with the signed minutes).
Members were given a few minutes to read the update circulated the previous day.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted conditional 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: 328804 N: 310044 Valid Date: 27.11.2025 Community Council: Trewern Community Council Applicant: Mr T Owen Location: Tenements Yard, Brunant, Buttington, Powys, SY21 8TF Proposal: Proposed agricultural shed extension Application Type: Full Application The committee was advised that this application had been called in by the Local Member due to local concerns on landscape impacts and environmental concerns. Councillor Amanda Jenner spoke as a Local Representative. Oliver Evans Spoke as the agent for the application. Clarification was received from Officers relating to the environmental and landscape concerns. Members of the committee asked for further clarity on definitions on the use of the building, members of the committee were satisfied with the responses received and were advised that conditions had been implemented to ensure the extended agricultural shed was being used as intended. It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the Officer. RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted conditional 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 development as proposed is permitted development, and that prior approval of the works will not be required from Powys County Council. Works must be undertaken in accordance with the submitted details, within 5 years. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Grid Ref: E: 301619 N: 233391 Valid Date: 25.03.2026 Community Council: Honddu Isaf Community Council Applicant: Mr G Arnold Location: Cefn Coed Mawr Bungalow, Sarnau, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9PT Proposal: Erection of an extension to agricultural building for storage Application Type: Agricultural The Planning Principal Solicitor advised the committee that due to the nature of the applicant a review of the file had been undertaken and she was satisfied the application had been processed correctly. It was noted that, due to the nature of the application, consultation had not been a statutory requirement, nor had any comments been received from members of the public. It was moved and duly seconded that the application is permitted development and prior approval is not required. RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the development as proposed is permitted development, and that prior approval of the works will not be required from Powys County Council. Works must be undertaken in accordance with the submitted details, within 5 years. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Planning & Regulatory Services during the period between the 4th March 2026 and the 7th April 2026.
The Professional Lead – Development Management gave an update on performance for Quarter 4. Performance Against Targets. · 80% of enforcement cases were investigated within 84 days. · 92% of all applications were determined within the agreed timescales. · 78% of major applications were determined within the agreed timescales · Average time for all applications was 117 days, against a target of 112 days. · 100% of appeal decisions were dismissed. Committee members were informed that a new IT system would be implemented on 20 April 2026, and that changes would be experienced as a result. The Committee acknowledged the significant amount of work undertaken by the Planning team in respect of all applications.
The Chair presiding at the Taxi Licensing Sub-Committee held on the 11th December 2025 would be authorised to sign the minutes as a correct record.
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