The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
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 07.11.24.
RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee to allow consideration of late correspondence that had been received in respect of the 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 without the requirement for a section 106 notice as this was not necessary. (Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell left the meeting during the debate and did not take part in the vote.)
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 25/11/2024-03/01/2025.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.
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 07.11.24.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 07.11.24.
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 determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee to allow consideration of late correspondence that had been received in respect of the application.
Detached dwelling (Amended site plan received 05/08/2024). 2 Parc Ifor Hen, Miskin, Pontyclun, CF72 8TN Following consideration it was RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee to allow consideration of late correspondence that had been received in respect of the application.
Change of use from a dwelling to a 5 bed HMO (C4). 13 Jestyn Street, Porth, CF39 0DN 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 B Rodgers (Applicant) - Ms J Evans (Objector) - Ms G Woolley (Objector) - Mr C Woolley (Objector) The Applicant Mr B Rodgers exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objectors. Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor R Davis 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 a ‘late letter’ received from a neighbour sharing photographs in relation to the proposed development. 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 property was substandard and not suitable for the proposed development. 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. (Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell left the meeting at this point.)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Amendment to existing implemented planning permission ref. 18/0408/10 – alter approved site layout / building design. Land at Tal Y Fedw, Llantrisant Business Park, Llantrisant In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr J Ayoubkhani (Agent) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. The Senior Planner 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.
Re-Submission application of 23/0007/FUL to Repair and rebuild of farmhouse. Garth Hall Farm, Coed-ely, Tonyrefail, CF39 8HJ (Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell returned to the meeting at this point.) In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Ms H Edmunds (Applicant) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. The Committee noted that Mr A James (Supporter) who had requested to address Members on the Application was not present to do so. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration Members were minded to approve the above-mentioned application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity & Development as Members were of the view that the proposed development is not an unacceptable obtrusion in the countryside, will enhance security in the area and the provision of a new house will alleviate demand for housing in the area. 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 and proposed conditions for the development prior to determining the matter.
Conversion of an existing large commercial unit into 11 new apartments and 3 smaller A3 commercial spaces at street level. QS, 61-62 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, CF44 7DG 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 completion of a section 106 agreement to secure the affordable housing contribution outlined below: - 1 x 1 bedroom flat for low-cost home ownership (market standard).
Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route - Phase 5 Land Along and Adjacent To The Former Railway Line Between Tylorstown And Stanleytown The Senior Planner 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 without the requirement for a section 106 notice as this was not necessary. (Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell left the meeting during the debate and did not take part in the vote.)
Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission ref. 22/0650 to amend the layout, house types and finishes to make the scheme WDQR compliant for a Housing Association. Land Off B4275, Aberaman, Aberdare 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 without the requirement for a section 106 notice as this was not necessary. (Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell left the meeting during the debate and did not take part in the vote.)
Extend existing pitch roof line throughout new extension. Greenfield Hotel and Public Bar, 13-14 William Street, Ystrad, Pentre, CF41 7QR The Senior Planner 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 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 25/11/2024-03/01/2025.
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 25/11/2024-03/01/2025.
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