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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 07.09.23.
RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee toallow further discussion to take place between the applicants and officers in relation to the design of the proposed development.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development and subject to the updated conditions set out in the further report.
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 25/09/2023 – 06/10/2023.
Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillor J Bonetto, W Lewis and M Powell.
At this point in proceedings County Borough Councillor G Hughes in respect of Application 23/0712 Proposed change the use of the property into a Children's Residential Home. 142 KENRY STREET, TONYPANDY, CF40 1DD informed the Committee that he had no personal interest in the application but that:- “I have discussed the application in my capacity as Local Member with the applicant and local residents”.
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 07.09.23.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 07.09.23.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
Variation of condition 1 of application 18/0617/15 - to extend the current consent by a further 5 years (original application: 13/0758/10 - Residential development, construction of 3 no. 3 bedroom linked housing units). LAND ADJACENT TO 15 GROVER STREET, GRAIG, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 1LD In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr S Courtney (Agent) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. Non-Committee, Local Members County Borough Councillors J Brencher and T Leyshon spoke on the application and put forward their concerns in respect of the proposed Development. (Note: At this point in proceedings County Borough Councillor L Tomkinson declared a personal interest in this application, “I am a Councillor on Pontypridd Town Council which are referenced in the report.” The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to the amendment of the following conditions: Condition 1 – Amend the condition so that the development permitted shall be begun before the expiration of two years from the date of the permission Condition 3- Amend bullet point one of the construction works times to:- • Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00 hours; Condition 7 – Add an additional requirement to the condition to let residents know about the construction management plan.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee toallow further discussion to take place between the applicants and officers in relation to the design of the proposed development.
Demolition of the existing rear and side extensions, construction of a two-storey side extension and a complete first-floor extension. Works also include alteration to the structure of the existing dwelling and general renovation works (Amended site location plan received 13/09/2023) CARTREF BUNGALOW, HOBBS LANE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, CF44 9BU The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee with a recommendation to defer the application toallow further discussion to take place between the applicants and officers in relation to the front elevation of the proposed development. Following consideration of the request to defer it was RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee toallow further discussion to take place between the applicants and officers in relation to the design of the proposed development.
Proposed change the use of the property into a Children's Residential Home. 142 KENRY STREET, TONYPANDY, CF40 1DD The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration Members were minded to refuse the above-mentioned application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity & Development as Members were of the view that the location for the proposed development is unsuitable, there is insufficient parking, the property is not suitable for the proposed use and there is a lack of amenity space for occupants. Therefore, the matter would be deferred to the next appropriate meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for a report of the Director, Prosperity & Development, if necessary in consultation with the Director, Legal Services, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of making a decision contrary to the recommendation of an officer or any proposed or possible planning reason for such a decision prior to determining a matter.
Outline planning application for a proposed complementary food and drink outlet up to 140sq metres (all matters reserved apart from means of access). Revised site location plan received 13th September 2023 (to remove developable area from the coal high risk zone). KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN RESTAURANT, CYMMER ROAD, DINAS, PORTH, CF39 9BL The Senior Planning Officer presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED 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 and subject to the updated conditions set out in the further report.
Change of use and extension to provide 7 new flats and retain existing residential unit on second floor and improvements to commercial areas. 22-22A CARDIFF STREET, ABERDARE, CF44 7DP. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application, which was originally reported to Committee on 7th September 2023, to allow further discussion with the applicant with a view towards overcoming the concerns of Members in respect of the initial submission, with particular regard to the room sizes proposed and the quality of accommodation. Members gave consideration to the further report, and following discussions, it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development and subject to the updated conditions set out in the further report.
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 25/09/2023 – 06/10/2023.
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 25/09/2023 – 06/10/2023.
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