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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 16.01.25.
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reason below: 1. The proposal represents an inappropriate conversion and is considered overdevelopment of the site, resulting in an unacceptable intensification of use and poor quality living accommodation for future residents. In addition, the road layout fronting the property is substandard, there is a lack of parking provision and outdoor amenity space. As such, the application is contrary to Policy AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation.
RESOLVED to refuse the application in line with the original recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons set out in the original report. (Note: County Borough Councillor D Grehan wished to have recorded that he voted against the refusal of the above-mentioned application). (Note: A motion to approve the above-mentioned application was unsuccessful).
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 20/01/2025 - 31/01/2025.
Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillors S Emanuel, J Smith and M Powell.
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 16.01.25.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 16.01.25.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
Proposed change of use from dwelling (C3) to 5 bed house of Multiple Occupation (C4). 37 Wern Street, Clydach, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 2BN In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Ms W Hogsden (Objector) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor M Norris 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 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 proposal would result in overdevelopment, poor amenity, parking concerns and the lack of outside space. 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
Erection of an electric vehicle ultra-rapid charging hub, including coffeeshop with drive-thru, access and ancillary works (Amended Description, Amended Plans and Additional/Updated Information Rec. 04/07/23) (Drainage Details Rec. 23/08/23) (Amended Plans Rec. 18/12/23) Land Adj to HBH Land Rovers, Caerphilly Road, Nantgarw, Taff's Well In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr A Smith (Agent) 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 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 proposed development would result in an increase in congestion, concerns over the lack of a pedestrian access and encroachment on green space. 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 W Lewis left the meeting at this point.)
Removal of condition 18 of planning permission ref. 20/0932/10 (Earthmovers Phase 1 - original depot site), to allow removal of the earth bund at the north-eastern extent of the depot site which has been made obsolete as a result of planning permissions ref. 22/0357/10 (Earthmovers Phase 2 - extension of depot yard into land at rear) and 23/1119/10 (works to embankment within existing depot site). Unit 16 Earthmovers House, Parc Busnes Llantrisant, Llantrisant, Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 8LF 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 referred to a ‘late letter’ received from the Agent in support of the application and informed Members that the contents of letter had been covered by the Agent in his address to Committee. 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.
Change of use from residential (C3) to a HMO (C4) (4 bedrooms). 17 Mount Pleasant Terrace, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 3AN 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 there are inadequate amenities, parking concerns and inadequate outside amenities. 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.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reason below: 1. The proposal represents an inappropriate conversion and is considered overdevelopment of the site, resulting in an unacceptable intensification of use and poor quality living accommodation for future residents. In addition, the road layout fronting the property is substandard, there is a lack of parking provision and outdoor amenity space. As such, the application is contrary to Policy AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation.
CHANGE OF USE FROM A DWELLING TO A 5 BED HMO (C4), 13 JESTYN STREET, PORTH, CF39 0DN. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 16th January 2025 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 further discussions, it was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reason below: 1. The proposal represents an inappropriate conversion and is considered overdevelopment of the site, resulting in an unacceptable intensification of use and poor quality living accommodation for future residents. In addition, the road layout fronting the property is substandard, there is a lack of parking provision and outdoor amenity space. As such, the application is contrary to Policy AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to refuse the application in line with the original recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons set out in the original report. (Note: County Borough Councillor D Grehan wished to have recorded that he voted against the refusal of the above-mentioned application). (Note: A motion to approve the above-mentioned application was unsuccessful).
RE-SUBMISSION APPLICATION OF 23/0007/FUL TO REPAIR AND REBUILD OF FARMHOUSE, Garth Hall Farm Coed-ely Tonyrefail Rhondda Cynon Taf CF39 8HJ The Head of Planning presented the application, which was originally reported to Committee on 16th January 2025, where Members were minded to approve 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 in line with the original recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons set out in the original report. (Note: County Borough Councillor D Grehan wished to have recorded that he voted against the refusal of the above-mentioned application). (Note: A motion to approve the above-mentioned application was unsuccessful).
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 20/01/2025 - 31/01/2025.
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 20/01/2025 - 31/01/2025.
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