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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 20th March 2025.
RESOLVED to refuse the application for the updated 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, including a lack of outdoor amenity space and waste storage facilities. The additional comings and goings would also cause unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents. Furthermore, the location of the site, noting the absence of significant large-scale local employment opportunities in the locality, would be considered to rely on the use of the private motor vehicle. In addition, the proposal would lead to increased on-street parking demand and would generate indiscriminate on-street parking in the area which would have a negative impact upon highway safety. As such, the application is contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation and Access, Circulation and Parking Requirements.
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 24/03/2025 -18/04/2025.
An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillor J Smith.
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 20th March 2025.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 20th March 2025.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
Erection of a data centre building (Use Class B8) with associated electrical and mechanical plant equipment and substation, new vehicular access and associated landscaping and sustainable urban drainage proposals. In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr J Hansell (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 wasRESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Proposed Change of Use from amusement arcade to barbers shop with first floor flat. 64 Hannah Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 9RA Non-Committee/ Local Member – County Borough Councillors R Davis and S Hickman spoke on the application and put forward their shared concerns regarding the proposed development. The Head of Planning referenced the submission of a ‘late letter’ of objection to the proposed development. 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.
Development of 2no. residential dwellings and associated works. Land At Summerfield House, Plasdraw Place, Aber-Nant, Aberdare, CF44 0NS 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: County Borough Councillor R Williams abstained from the vote as they were not present during the full debate.)
Proposed first floor extension above existing utility and bathroom to form a dressing room/wardrobe. Also, the construction of a garage with personal office. Pen Parc, Cymmer Road, Porth, Rhondda Cynon TafCF39 9BL 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: County Borough Councillor A Dennis abstained from the vote as they were not present during the full debate.)
Revision to planning permission 24/1034/GREG (Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route Phase 5) to amend the alignment of the link route to the Rhondda Fach Sports Centre. Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre, East Street, Tylorstown, Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF43 3HR 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 refuse the application for the updated 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, including a lack of outdoor amenity space and waste storage facilities. The additional comings and goings would also cause unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents. Furthermore, the location of the site, noting the absence of significant large-scale local employment opportunities in the locality, would be considered to rely on the use of the private motor vehicle. In addition, the proposal would lead to increased on-street parking demand and would generate indiscriminate on-street parking in the area which would have a negative impact upon highway safety. As such, the application is contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation and Access, Circulation and Parking Requirements.
CHANGE OF USE FROM A DWELLING TO A 5 BED HMO (C4). 37 WERN STREET, CLYDACH, TONYPANDY,CF40 2BN The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 13th February 2025, where Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development and was further presented to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of 3rd April 2025 and Members resolved to refuse the application for the reasons set out in the further report. Members were informed that following the meeting it was identified that the reason for refusal incorrectly stated that the proposed development would provide no off street parking whereas the development proposes 2 off street parking spaces. Therefore, Members gave consideration to the further report, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of refusing contrary to officer recommendation and following discussions, it was RESOLVED to refuse the application for the updated 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, including a lack of outdoor amenity space and waste storage facilities. The additional comings and goings would also cause unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents. Furthermore, the location of the site, noting the absence of significant large-scale local employment opportunities in the locality, would be considered to rely on the use of the private motor vehicle. In addition, the proposal would lead to increased on-street parking demand and would generate indiscriminate on-street parking in the area which would have a negative impact upon highway safety. As such, the application is contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation and Access, Circulation and Parking Requirements.
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 24/03/2025 -18/04/2025.
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 24/03/2025 -18/04/2025.
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