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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 11.04.24.
RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: Following the vote, County Borough Councillor R Williams returned to the meeting.)
RESOLVED to defer the Application to a future meeting to allow further information to be confirmed with planning and highways officers.
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons outlined 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 15/04/2024 – 24/05/2024.
An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillor M Powell.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, the following declarations of interest werea made: County Borough Councillor W Owen declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of Application 22/0357 The proposed change of use of vacant land to the north of Earthmovers House for the creation of an area of hardstanding for vehicle parking and storage, including the diversion of Public Right of Way Llantrisant 223, and associated works (amended plans and documents received 29/06/22) UNIT 16 EARTHMOVERS HOUSE, LLANTRISANT BUSINESS PARK, LLANTRISANT, PONT-Y-CLUN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8LF (PHASE 2) “The public speakers and applicant are known to me personally.” County Borough Councillor R Williams declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of Application 24/0097 Change of use from residential garage to garage for valeting and detailing 1 CHARLES STREET, TONYPANDY “I know and work with the applicant personally.” County Borough Councillor D Grehan declared a personal interest in respect of Application 24/0097 Change of use from residential garage to garage for valeting and detailing 1 CHARLES STREET, TONYPANDY “I have previously used a business owned by the Applicant.” Mr D Hart, Senior Environmental Officer, declared a personal interest in respect of Application 22/0357 The proposed change of use of vacant land to the north of Earthmovers House for the creation of an area of hardstanding for vehicle parking and storage, including the diversion of Public Right of Way Llantrisant 223, and associated works (amended plans and documents received 29/06/22) UNIT 16 EARTHMOVERS HOUSE, LLANTRISANT BUSINESS PARK, LLANTRISANT, PONT-Y-CLUN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8LF (PHASE 2). “The agent for the objectors is known to me personally.”
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 11.04.24.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on 11.04.24.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
Demolition of Eynon Building and construction of new academic building with ancillary café, car parking, external services enclosure, landscaping, drainage works and plant FORMER BLOCKS D & K UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES, LLANTWIT ROAD, TREFOREST 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 M Bessell (Applicant) -Mr A Sanchez (Objector) The Agent Mr J Pritchard exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objector. 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.
Construction of a Solar Farm and Associated Infrastructure LAND AT RHIGOS ROAD , HIRWAUN 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 A Fromberg (Supporter) -Mr L Adams (Supporter) 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.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: Following the vote, County Borough Councillor R Williams returned to the meeting.)
Change of use from residential garage to garage for valeting and detailing 1 CHARLES STREET, TONYPANDY (Note: Having earlier declared an interest in the above-mentioned application, County Borough Councillor R Williams left the meeting for this item). In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Ms C Isles (Objector) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor G Hughes spoke on the application and put forward his concerns in respect of the proposed Development. Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor M Norris spoke on the application and put forward his support in respect of the proposed Development. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. (Note: Following the vote, County Borough Councillor R Williams returned to the meeting.)
The proposed change of use of vacant land to the north of Earthmovers House for the creation of an area of hardstanding for vehicle parking and storage, including the diversion of Public Right of Way Llantrisant 223, and associated works (amended plans and documents received 29/06/22) UNIT 16 EARTHMOVERS HOUSE, LLANTRISANT BUSINESS PARK, LLANTRISANT, PONT-Y-CLUN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8LF (PHASE 2) (Note: Having earlier declared an interest in the above-mentioned application County Borough Councillor W Owen left the meeting for this item). 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 W Ryan (Agent on behalf of an Objector) -Ms C Lambert (Objector) The Head of Planning outlined the content of a ‘late’ letter received from a neighbouring property in objection of the application. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following lengthy consideration it wasRESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement requiring the delivery of long-term habitat management of the SINC area under the ownership of the applicant; and a scheme of long-term outfall water quality monitoring to the Nant Castellau.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to defer the Application to a future meeting to allow further information to be confirmed with planning and highways officers.
Demolition of existing buildings and proposed development of 4 no. residential dwellings and 4 no. flats, landscaping, bat roost mitigation, bin store, bike store and associated works. THE OLD SCHOOL, MERTHYR ROAD, LLWYDCOED, ABERDARE, CF44 0UT Following consideration by Committee, it was RESOLVED to defer the Application to a future meeting to allow further information to be confirmed with planning and highways officers.
Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route - Phase 4 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment received 30th April 2024, revised Ecological Impact Assessment received 7th May 2024) FORMER MINERAL RAILWAY LINE BETWEEN FERNDALE AND TYLORSTOWN Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor R Bevan spoke on the application and put forward his support in respect of the proposed Development. The Head of Planning outlined the content of a ‘late’ letter received from a local resident highlighting their concerns in respect of the application. 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.
Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route - Phase 3 NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK ROUTE 881 FROM STATION RD, MAERDY, TO LAND TO THE NORTH & NORTH-WEST OF BLAKE ST 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.
Proposed alteration and extension of existing building to create 12 no. bedroom hotel with associated bar, restaurant, landlords flat and welfare areas together with associated increased car park hardstand. NAVIGATION HOUSE HOTEL, THE BASIN, CILFYNYDD ROAD, ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH 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.
Discharge of condition 4 (footpath details) of 23/0575/15 LAND ADJ TO 15 GROVER STREET, GRAIG, PONTYPRIDD 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.
Construction of new detached dwelling with integral garage, including access, landscaping and services. LAND ADJOINING COEDCAE ROAD, TREHAFOD, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 2NP The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined the content of a ‘late’ letter received from a neighbouring property raising issues over ownership and access. 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.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons outlined in the further report.
Demolition of existing buildings and proposed development of 4 no. residential dwellings and 4 no. flats, landscaping, bat roost mitigation, bin store, bike store and associated works. THE OLD SCHOOL, MERTHYR ROAD, LLWYDCOED, ABERDARE, CF44 0UT The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 11th April 2024, where Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development. 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 reasons outlined 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 15/04/2024 – 24/05/2024.
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 15/04/2024 – 24/05/2024.
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