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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 01.05.25.
RESOLVED to defer the Application for a Site Inspection to be undertaken by the Planning and Development Committee to consider the potential impact on ecology, the visual amenity of the site and highways safety.
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons outlined below: 1. The proposed development represents overdevelopment of the site, resulting in poor-quality living accommodation for future residents, including insufficient bathroom space for all flats, lack of a bedroom window in flat 4 and insufficient space within the living area of flat 5 as a result of it being located within the roof space of the existing rear projection. The proposed development would therefore be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Development of Flats. 2. The proposed development would provide insufficient off-street car parking provision with a parking layout that would not be fit for purpose. The application would therefore be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons 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 limited outdoor amenity space and absence of detailed waste storage facilities. 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 05/05/2025 - 06/06/2025.
An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillor J Smith.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, the following declarations were made: County Borough Councillor L Ellis declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of Application No: 25/0235 CHANGE OF USE FROM A C3 DWELLING HOUSE TO A C4 HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY (HMO) (4 BEDROOMS AND 1 FULL BATHROOM). 23 BROOK STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN, TONYPANDY, CF40 1RB “The application is in my ward and I have sent an email in supporting the views of local residents.” County Borough Councillor L Tomkinson declared a personal interest in respect of Application No: 20/0321 Outline planning permission with all reserved matters for; 4/5, bed detached house., (Amended PEA rec. 03/04/25) Land Adj 1 Rockingstone Terrace, Graig-Yr-Helfa Road, Pontypridd “The applicant is known to me as a distant family friend. I am a Pontypridd Town Councillor and this piece of land has previously been discussed in a meeting to ascertain whether any of the site is in ownership of the Town Council as trustees.” County Borough Councillor M Powell declared a personal interest in respect of Application No: 20/0321 Outline planning permission with all reserved matters for; 4/5, bed detached house., (Amended PEA rec. 03/04/25) Land Adj 1 Rockingstone Terrace, Graig-Yr-Helfa Road, Pontypridd “The application is in my ward. I am a Pontypridd Town Councillor and this piece of land has previously been discussed in a meeting to ascertain whether any of the site is in ownership of the Town Council as trustees.”
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 01.05.25.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 01.05.25.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
Change of use from a small scale HMO (Use Class C4) to a large scale HMO (Sui Generis) together with a residential extension to replace an existing building annexe and refurbishment of an existing outbuilding. The Mount Guest House, 41 Lanpark Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 2DL The Committee noted that Mr S George (Agent) and Ms L Williams (On behalf of Applicant) who had requested to address Members on the Application declined the opportunity to do so during the meeting. (Note: At this point in the meeting, County Borough Councillor M Powell declared a personal interest in respect of this application. “I previously worked for the company who manages the building.”) 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: Due to the earlier declaration of interest, Councillor M Powell abstained from the vote).
Variation of Conditions 2 (List of Approved Plans) & 12, (Biodiversity Enhancement Management Plan) of Planning Permission Ref. 22/1222/10. (Amended Proposed Site Plan & Updated Biodiversity Enhancement Management Plan Rec. 24/01/25) (Updated Noise Impact Assessment Rec. 15/04/25) Land Off Pound Farm Lane, Tonteg, CF38 1SU In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr G Williams (Agent) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. The Head of Planningpresented 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 amendment of Condition 2 to be as follows: • The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and documents received by the Local Planning Authority, unless otherwise to be approved and superseded by details required by any other condition attached to this consent: • Drawing No. 143_SC_LP_011 Rev A: Location Plan. • Drawing No. P2045.PP.01: Proposed Site Plan. • Drawing No. P2045.PS.01: Proposed Sections through Valley. • Drawing No. P205.EB.01: Energy Building 1 & 2, Plans & Elevations. • Drawing No. P2045.EQ.02: Synchronous Condenser, Plans & Elevations. • Drawing No. P2045.CO.01: Radiator/Cooler, Plan & Elevations. • Drawing No. P2045.EQ.03: Transformer, Plans & Elevations. • Drawing No. P2045.EQ.01: Substation Compound 1, Plans & Elevations. • Drawing No. P2045.EQ.05: Substation Compound 2, Plans & Elevations. • Drawing No. 143_SC_STD_023: Double Leaf Metal Farm Gate. • Drawing No. P2045.GC.01: Gas Circuit Breaker, Plans & Elevations. • Drawing No. 1049 PO1 – PO8: Site Location and Designations. • Drawing No. 1049 P10a: Landscape Strategy. • Drawing No. 1049 P11e: Section & Detailed Soft Landscape Proposals. • Drawing No. STD-GF-DR-CSF-106: Cattle Stock Fence. • Document Ref. Preliminary Ecological Appraisal dated October 2022, by RPS. • Document Ref. ENV-ECO-20405 Tonteg: PEA Addendum. • Specification Detail: High Security Welded Mesh Fencing System. • Noise Impact Assessment, dated 11th April 2025 by Inacoustic. • • Drawing No. UBSC-BUR-A1-XX-DR-C-0100: General Arrangement • Drawing No. UBSC-BUR-A1-XX-DR-C-0720: Long Sections & Cross Sections • Drawing No. UBSC-BUR-A1-XX-DR-C-0700: General Arrangement – Road Geometry • Document Ref. 1049 RO3: Landscape Addendum.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to defer the Application for a Site Inspection to be undertaken by the Planning and Development Committee to consider the potential impact on ecology, the visual amenity of the site and highways safety.
Outline planning permission with all reserved matters for; 4/5, bed detached house., (Amended PEA rec. 03/04/25) Land Adj 1 Rockingstone Terrace, Graig-Yr-Helfa Road, Pontypridd Following consideration by Committee, it was RESOLVED to defer the Application for a Site Inspection to be undertaken by the Planning and Development Committee to consider the potential impact on ecology, the visual amenity of the site and highways safety.
Change of use from nursing home (Planning Use Class C2) to 7no. selfcontained flats (Planning Use Class C3) Abbeyfield House115 High Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 3LN 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.
Extension of existing storage facility (B8 use) Former Harlech Hygienics Ltd, Colliers Way, Tonypandy, CF40 2ET 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 development of 13 affordable dwellings and associated works. Land At Derwen Road Ystrad, Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF41 7QQ 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 ensure that the dwellings are established and maintained as affordable units, for the continued purpose of meeting identified local housing need.
Construction of a single storey rear orangery extension. 6 Castleford Close, Beddau, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF38 2RW The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED to grant the certificate of lawful development 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 below: 1. The proposed development represents overdevelopment of the site, resulting in poor-quality living accommodation for future residents, including insufficient bathroom space for all flats, lack of a bedroom window in flat 4 and insufficient space within the living area of flat 5 as a result of it being located within the roof space of the existing rear projection. The proposed development would therefore be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Development of Flats. 2. The proposed development would provide insufficient off-street car parking provision with a parking layout that would not be fit for purpose. The application would therefore be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
Conversion of existing Public House to create 8 no. apartments with associated landscaping, amenity and parking, 196 BRYNMAIR ROAD, CWMAMAN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAF, CF44 6LS The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 15th May 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 refusing 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 below: 1. The proposed development represents overdevelopment of the site, resulting in poor-quality living accommodation for future residents, including insufficient bathroom space for all flats, lack of a bedroom window in flat 4 and insufficient space within the living area of flat 5 as a result of it being located within the roof space of the existing rear projection. The proposed development would therefore be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Development of Flats. 2. The proposed development would provide insufficient off-street car parking provision with a parking layout that would not be fit for purpose. The application would therefore be contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons 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 limited outdoor amenity space and absence of detailed waste storage facilities. 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 C3 DWELLING HOUSE TO A C4 HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY (HMO) (4 BEDROOMS AND 1 FULL BATHROOM). 23 BROOK STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN, TONYPANDY, CF40 1RB (Note: Having earlier declared an interest in the above-mentioned application County Borough Councillor L Ellis left the meeting for this item and did not return to the meeting). The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined the content of a ‘late’ letter received from Mr Baker in support of the application. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 15th May 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 refusing 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 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 limited outdoor amenity space and absence of detailed waste storage facilities. 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 05/05/2025 - 06/06/2025.
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 05/05/2025 - 06/06/2025.
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