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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 21.03.24.
RESOLVED to defer the application to allow a further report to be produced incorporating information contained in late letters and for an informal site visit to be undertaken by the Chair and Vice Chair and to enable officers to fully consider points raised in ‘late’ letters submitted. In view of the above decision, the Chair informed the persons present to address the Committee on the application that if they wished to speak when the matter was next reported to Committee, they would have to submit requests to do so.
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 01/04/2024 – 12/04/2024.
An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillor J Bonetto.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, County Borough Councillor S Emanuel declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of Application NO: 22/1149 Construction of aggregates recovery facility. (Amended PEA, updated and additional drawings and sections, Air Quality Assessment received 4th May 2023, Revised Transport Assessment and Air Quality Addendum received 28th September 2023, Updated Noise Assessment received 14th December 2023. Green Infrastructure Statement and Updated Ecological Management Plan received 5th February 2023). FFOREST WOOD QUARRY, COWBRIDGE ROAD, TALYGARN, PONT-Y-CLUN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9XD “A late letter has been submitted by my employer in respect of this application.”
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 21.03.24.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 21.03.24.
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 defer the application to allow a further report to be produced incorporating information contained in late letters and for an informal site visit to be undertaken by the Chair and Vice Chair and to enable officers to fully consider points raised in ‘late’ letters submitted. In view of the above decision, the Chair informed the persons present to address the Committee on the application that if they wished to speak when the matter was next reported to Committee, they would have to submit requests to do so.
Construction of aggregates recovery facility. (Amended PEA, updated and additional drawings and sections, Air Quality Assessment received 4th May 2023, Revised Transport Assessment and Air Quality Addendum received 28th September 2023, Updated Noise Assessment received 14th December 2023. Green Infrastructure Statement and Updated Ecological Management Plan received 5th February 2023). FFOREST WOOD QUARRY, COWBRIDGE ROAD, TALYGARN, PONT-Y-CLUN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9XD The Head of Major Development and Investment requested Members defer the application due to allow officers to fully consider further information received and to allow an informal site visit to take place by the Chair and Vice Chair. Following consideration it was RESOLVED to defer the application to allow a further report to be produced incorporating information contained in late letters and for an informal site visit to be undertaken by the Chair and Vice Chair and to enable officers to fully consider points raised in ‘late’ letters submitted. In view of the above decision, the Chair informed the persons present to address the Committee on the application that if they wished to speak when the matter was next reported to Committee, they would have to submit requests to do so.
Detached dwelling and upgrade works to access lane. (Coal Mining Risk Assessment received 21/11/23) (amended red line boundary and plans received 15/12/23) LAND TO THE REAR OF MILDRED STREET, BEDDAU In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received the following public speakers who were each afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal: - Mr J Pritchard (Applicant) - Mr K Rees (Objector) - Ms C Bundy (Objector) The Applicant Mr J Pritchard exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objectors. Non-Committee, Local Members County Borough Councillors J Barton and R Yeo spoke on the application and put forward their concerns in respect of the proposed Development. The Head of Planning referenced a ‘late’ letter received from County Borough Councillor J Barton, the content of which had already been outlined by the Objector Ms C Bundy in her address to Committee regarding ecology. The Head of Planning 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 conditions set out within the report and to an additional condition in relation to construction working hours as follows: Monday to Fri – 8am – 6pm Saturdays – 9am- 1pm Not at all on Sunday or Bank Holidays
New cattery and dog kennels (Environmental noise assessment received 10/01/2023) (Review of Clear Acoustic Design Ltd report received 15/03/2023). TREDEGAIN FARM, PENYCOEDCAE ROAD, PENYCOEDCAE, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 1PU In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Ms R Loader (Applicant) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. 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 subject to the amendment of Condition 6 as outlined below: 6. Animal (visiting cats and dogs) drop offs and collections shall be restricted to 07:00-10:00 and 16:00-20:00 Mondays to Saturdays and 09:00-11:00 and 15:00 – 17:00 Sundays and Bank Holidays. (Note: County Borough Councillor A Dennis abstained from the vote as he was not present for the full debate.)
8 no. residential units with associated infrastructure works (Bat Survey rec. 28/11/23) LAND AT THE FORMER BRICKWORKS SITE OFF LLWYDCOED ROAD, LLWYDCOED, ABERDARE In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr R Davies (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 wasRESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: Following conclusion of this application County Borough Councillor G Hughes left the meeting and did not return.)
Renovation of an existing Commercial fire-damaged building into 6 apartments and 2 smaller Commercial spaces. 4-5 MARKET STREET, ABERDARE, CF44 7DY The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined the contents of 3 ‘late’ letters from Local Members County Borough Councillors S Bradwick and V Dunn in support of the application and from the Applicant. 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.
Outline application for a drive through food and drink unit (Use Class A3) up to 160 sq metres (all matters reserved except for means of access) (Updated FCA Rec. 05/02/24) KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN RESTAURANT, HEOL-Y-PWLL, TREFOREST INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, TAFF'S WELL, CARDIFF, CF15 7QX The Head of Planning 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.
Replacement of the bridge structure and associated temporary work requirements (Additional information submitted 13/03/24 and 26/03/24) FEEDER PIPE BRIDGE OFF TRAM ROAD, TREHARRIS, CF46 5EF The Head of Planning 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 following: · Removal of Condition 5 · The re-numbering of conditions · The amendment of Condition 3 to include the documentation listed as follows: 3. Notwithstanding the approved plans, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations, mitigation and enhancement measures set out in the following documents: · Document Ref. GC3880-RED(1)74-XX-RP-L-004 Rev. P1 by Redstart, dated September 2022 · Preliminary Ecological Appraisal – V3 by Temple, by Temple, dated 28 February 2024 · Preliminary Ground Level Tree Assessment North and South V2- by Temple, dated 28 February 2024 · Bat Surveys V2.0 by Temple, dated 9 January 2024. · Updated Otter Survey Memo Report by Temple, dated 13 March 2023. · Invasive Species Survey – Feeder Pipe Bridge Replacement, Abercynon, by Temple, dated 12th December 2023 (Recommendations) · Arboricultural Impact Assessment – Abercynon Feeder Pipe Bridge Replacement V6, by Temple, dated 6th March 2024. · Precautionary Working Method Statement – combined for Bats, Birds, Otter, GCN, Reptiles, Hedgehog and Hazel Dormouse (Precautionary), by Temple dated 22nd March 2024. · Arboricultural Method Statement V3, by Temple, dated 24th April 2024. Reason: In the interest of nature and ecological conservation in accordance with Policies AW5 and AW8 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan. · To grant delegated power to officers to deal with any issues raised by NRW, as a consequence of recent re-consultation.
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 01/04/2024 – 12/04/2024.
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 01/04/2024 – 12/04/2024.
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