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RESOLVED to note that when Committee Members determine the development control matters before them, they should have regard to the Development Plan and, so far as material to applications, to any other material considerations and when taking decisions, Members have to ensure they do not act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights as incorporated into legislation by the Human Rights Act1998.
RESOLVED to note that the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 imposes a duty on public bodies to carry out sustainable development in accordance with the sustainable development principle and to act in a manner which seeks to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 8th September 2022, subject to the inclusion of County Borough Councillor J Smith’s attendance to the meeting.
RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: County Borough Councillor G Hughes abstained from voting on this item as not present for the full debate).
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning and Development Committee to enable consultation on the revised application.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: County Borough Councillor G Hopkins temporarily left the meeting for this item only).
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
RESOLVED to approve the application, subject to the 2 conditions set out in the updated report, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the original recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: A motion was seconded to refuse the application, contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development, but failed).
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the following reason: · The hard standing and dropped down kerb access over the public footpath would result in the reduction of on-street parking spaces in the vicinity, where there is already little provision and high demand, and the creation of traffic hazards due to a lack of visibility out of the site, to the detriment of pedestrian and highway safety and the free flow of traffic. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
RESOLVED to receive the report of the Service Director, Planning in relation to Planning and Enforcement Appeal Decisions received, Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons, Overview of Enforcement Cases and Enforcement Delegated Decisions received for the period 26/09/2022 –07/10/2022.
Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillors C Middle and W Owen.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, the following declarations were made: 11. APPLICATION NO: 22/0991. Councillor Danny Grehan, Personal, “I am a governor at the school.”
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to note that when Committee Members determine the development control matters before them, they should have regard to the Development Plan and, so far as material to applications, to any other material considerations and when taking decisions, Members have to ensure they do not act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights as incorporated into legislation by the Human Rights Act1998.
It was RESOLVED to note that when Committee Members determine the development control matters before them, they should have regard to the Development Plan and, so far as material to applications, to any other material considerations and when taking decisions, Members have to ensure they do not act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights as incorporated into legislation by the Human Rights Act1998.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to note that the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 imposes a duty on public bodies to carry out sustainable development in accordance with the sustainable development principle and to act in a manner which seeks to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
It was RESOLVED to note that the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 imposes a duty on public bodies to carry out sustainable development in accordance with the sustainable development principle and to act in a manner which seeks to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 8th September 2022, subject to the inclusion of County Borough Councillor J Smith’s attendance to the meeting.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 8th September 2022, subject to the inclusion of County Borough Councillor J Smith’s attendance to the meeting.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Retention of Existing Rear Garden Alterations (steps and middle decking) Resubmission of 21/0923/10. 3 PLEASANT HEIGHTS, PORTH, CF39 0LZ. In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Amanda Pike (Applicant) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. The Head of Planning outlined the contents of a ‘late’ letter received from a neighbouring resident in objection to the application. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following lengthy consideration it was RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: County Borough Councillor G Hughes abstained from voting on this item as not present for the full debate).
Outline planning permission with all matters reserved except access forthe erection of up to 765 square metres of industrial buildings (flexibleB1 / B2 / B8), parking, drainage and ancillary works (updated plans received 23/08/22) LAND AT BRYNGELLI ESTATE, MEADOW LANE, HIRWAUN. In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Josh Downey (Agent) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: County Borough Councillor G Hughes abstained from voting on this item as not present for the full debate).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Application for reserved matters approval (appearance, landscaping, layout, access and scale) in respect of 15 dwellings and associated works (pursuant to outline planning approval: 17/0195) (Amended Plans rec. 20/08/21) (Ecological Review rec. 24/03/22) (Amended Site Layout Plan rec. 30/05/22) LAND TO THE REAR OF SION TERRACE, CROWN ROW, CWM-BACH, ABERDARE. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following lengthy consideration, it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Construction of a new two storey office building and single storey gatehouse building. UNIT D AND C PUROLITE INTERNATIONAL LTD, LLANTRISANT BUSINESS PARK, LLANTRISANT, PONT-Y-CLUN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8LF. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Relocation of colliery material from the Llanwonno Upper Tip to a site adjacent to Tylorstown Tip, involving the formation of a new landform and reprofiling/stabilisation of the upper tip site, plus new drainage, formation/improvement of access tracks/paths, vegetation regeneration and associated ancillary works. LAND AT LLANWONNO UPPER TIPAND LAND TO THE REAR OF TYLORSTOWN TIP, TYLORSTOWN, CF43 4UF. Non-Committee/ Local Member – County Borough Councillor R Bevan spoke on the application and put forward his concerns in respect of the proposed Development. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following lengthy consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning and Development Committee to enable consultation on the revised application.
6 bedroom dwelling, attached garage, additional car parking. HEULWEN DEG, ROCK COTTAGES, GRAIG-WEN, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 2EF The Head of Planning informed Members that the extent of the application site was incorrectly defined on the original plan and thus the applicant had re-submitted a new red-line plan. Following consideration, it was RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning and Development Committee to enable consultation on the revised application.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Variation of condition 2(approved plans) of planning consent 22/0028/08 to make minor design amendments to the elevations of the new 6th form building and gym, and to the landscaping scheme. BRYNCELYNNOG COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, PENYCOEDCAEROAD, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2AE The Head of Major Investment and Development presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: County Borough Councillor G Hopkins temporarily left the meeting for this item only).
Variation of condition 2 of planning consent 21/0005/08, to provide a separate Early Years pedestrian access from existing gate on Bethania Hill, with associated highway improvements CWM LAI PRIMARYSCHOOL, PENYGARREG ROAD, TONYREFAIL, PORTH, CF39 8AS. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: County Borough Councillor G Hopkins temporarily left the meeting for this item only).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Flat roof garage with associated works 109 TY RHIW, TY-RHIW,TAFF'S WELL, CARDIFF, CF15 7RW. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application, subject to the 2 conditions set out in the updated report, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Garden curtilage extension and creation of hard standing, erection of wooden access gates and new block boundary walls (amended plans and description received 07/08/2022) at MERRIVALE, LLWYDCOEDROAD, LLWYDCOED, ABERDARE, CF44 0TW. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application, which was originally reported to Committee on 16th December 2021, where Members deferred the application to allow for further discussions to take place with the applicant to clarify the extent of the proposals (Minute 147 refers). Members gave consideration to the further report, and following discussion, it was RESOLVED to approve the application, subject to the 2 conditions set out in the updated report, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the original recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: A motion was seconded to refuse the application, contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development, but failed).
Change of use of the ground floor from Use Class A2 (Betting Office) to Use Class A3 (Takeaway) and the installation of extraction flue to the rear elevation of the property to facilitate the new use (Amended Plans Received 01/11/21) (Noise and Odour Assessment Received 01/02/22) at LADBROKES PLC, 45 YNYSHIR ROAD, YNYS-HIR, PORTH, CF390EL. Non-Committee/ Local Member – County Borough Councillor J Edwards spoke on the application and put forward her concerns in respect of the proposed Development. The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined the contents of two ‘late’ letters, received from the applicant in support of the application, and the Chairman of Ynyshir Band in objection to the application. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application, which was originally reported to Committee on 21st July 2022, where Members deferred the application to obtain further information from the Public Health Department in respect of impact to the amenity of properties to the rear of the proposed development (Minute 28 refers). Members gave consideration to the further report and following discussion, Members RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the original recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: A motion was seconded to refuse the application, contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development, but failed).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the following reason: · The hard standing and dropped down kerb access over the public footpath would result in the reduction of on-street parking spaces in the vicinity, where there is already little provision and high demand, and the creation of traffic hazards due to a lack of visibility out of the site, to the detriment of pedestrian and highway safety and the free flow of traffic. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
Hard standing (retrospective) and dropped down kerb access over public footpath 36 ABER-RHONDDA ROAD, PORTH, CF39 0BB. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application, which was originally reported to Committee on 21st July 2022, where Members deferred the application for a site visit which was subsequently held on 9th August 2022. The application was then reported back to the next available meeting of the Planning and Development Committee, 8th September 2022, where Members were minded to refuse the application contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development (Minute74 refers). Members gave consideration to the further report, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of approving contrary to officer recommendation and following discussions, it was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the following reason: · The hard standing and dropped down kerb access over the public footpath would result in the reduction of on-street parking spaces in the vicinity, where there is already little provision and high demand, and the creation of traffic hazards due to a lack of visibility out of the site, to the detriment of pedestrian and highway safety and the free flow of traffic. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to receive the report of the Service Director, Planning in relation to Planning and Enforcement Appeal Decisions received, Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons, Overview of Enforcement Cases and Enforcement Delegated Decisions received for the period 26/09/2022 –07/10/2022.
Members RESOLVED to receive the report of the Service Director, Planning in relation to Planning and Enforcement Appeal Decisions received, Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons, Overview of Enforcement Cases and Enforcement Delegated Decisions received for the period 26/09/2022 –07/10/2022.
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