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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 11.12.25.
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 subject to the conditions set out within the report and to an additional condition requiring the submission and approval of boundary treatment.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to 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 needs; and · to secure an off-site recreation contribution, in respect of the existing play area at Marshfield Road/Brookfield Road, for which there is an identified upgrading and maintenance need. Accordingly, a sum of £24,000 (£1500 per dwelling) has been negotiated.
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 05/01/2026 - 16/01/2026.
Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillors J Bonetto and M Powell.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, County Borough Councillor G Stacey declared a personal interest in respect of Application 25/1036/FUL Installation of a Permanent Refreshments Facility (portacabin) at Tonteg Playing Fields for Llantwit Fardre Football Club to serve hot and cold drinks during match days. Tonteg Playing Fields, Tonteg, CF38 1ND “The applicant is known to me.”
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 11.12.25.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 11.12.25.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.
Retention and Completion of Timber Outbuilding and Demolition of existing commercial outbuilding previously used for storage for previous business use. Proposed timber store outbuilding to be used for storage for business use & personal welfare facility use in connection with an allotment at the site (Amended plans received 24/10/2024). Land Adjacent to Tir Thomas James Farm, Heol-Y-Bwnsi, Upper Boat, Taff's Well, Pontypridd, CF15 7UU In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr B Pugh (Objector) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. The Senior Planning Officer outlined the contents of a ‘late’ letter from the Applicant. The Senior Planning Officer 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.
Development of a temporary haul road for the construction of the adjacent synchronous capacitor site including associated drainage, engineering and landscaping works (Updated CTMP Rec. 09/09/25) (Drainage Statement Rec. 10/09/25) (Bat Report and Dormouse Report Rec. 22/10/25). Land Off the A473, Tonteg, CF38 1SU In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr Evans (Agent) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. The Head of Major Development & 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 following amended conditions: 2. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and documents received by the Local Planning Authority on 23rd June 2025, 9th September 2025, 22nd October 2025 and 4th November 2025, unless otherwise to be approved and superseded by details required by any other condition attached to this consent: • Drawing No. 51197-BUR-XX-XX-D-C-10100: Red Line Boundary • Drawing No. 51197-BUR-XX-XX-D-C-10101: General Arrangement • Drawing No. 51197-BUR-XX-XX-D-C-10501: Drainage: General Arrangement • Drawing No. 51197-BUR-XX-XX-D-C-10602: Earthworks, Proposed Contours General Arrangement • Drawing No. 51197-BUR-XX-XX-D-C-10701: Road Geometry, General Arrangement • Drawing No. 51197-BUR-XX-XX-D-C-10721: Road Geometry, Long Sections. • Drawing No. 51197-BUR-XX-XX-D-C-10722: Road Geometry, Cross Sections • Drawing No. 1049 P12: Landscape Restoration and Enhancement Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved plans and documents and to clearly define the scope of the permission. 10. Prior to the beneficial operation of the temporary haul road hereby approved, a scheme to include all details of tree mitigation is to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of Ecology in accordance with Policy AW8 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan. And the removal of condition 16
Internal and External Alterations featuring principal extension and other associated refurbishments (Flood Consequences Assessment received 05/11/2025) (Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment received 01/12/2025). The Old Mill Harvester Public House, Llanilid, Pencoed, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF35 5HU 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 residential development and associated works. (Amended Plans and Updated Ecological Impact Assessment Rec. 18/12/25). Pentwyn Cynon Farm, Hirwaun, CF44 8BB (Note: At this point in proceedings, it was recorded that the landowner in respect of this application was previously employed by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council as Head of Building Control and would be known to Planning Officers and Members.) 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 a Section 106 agreement requiring the following: i) To ensure that the dwellings are established and maintained as affordable units, for the continued purpose of meeting identified local housing needs. ii) To secure an off-site recreation contribution (£1000 per dwelling) for the upgrading of existing play areas, in accordance with the Council’s SPG for Planning Obligations. iii) To secure a long-term Habitat Management Plan to ensure long-term management of the biodiversity mitigation/enhancement measures proposed, in accordance with Policy AW8 and PPW12.
Proposed change of use from A1 (Retail) to A3 (Restaurant). Shop1A Ynysmeurig Road, Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 4SY 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 approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to the conditions set out within the report and to an additional condition requiring the submission and approval of boundary treatment.
Change of use from dwelling house (CLASS C3) to residential care home for up to 4 residents (Aged 0 - 19) (CLASS C2). Demolition of existing garage. Brynderwen, Llwynypia Road, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF40 2HZ The Senior Planner outlined the contents of two ‘late’ letters received from residents in objection to the application. 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 subject to the conditions set out within the report and to an additional condition requiring the submission and approval of boundary treatment.
Installation of a Permanent Refreshments Facility (portacabin) at Tonteg Playing Fields for Llantwit Fardre Football Club to serve hot and cold drinks during match days. Tonteg Playing Fields, Tonteg, CF38 1ND 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 approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to 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 needs; and · to secure an off-site recreation contribution, in respect of the existing play area at Marshfield Road/Brookfield Road, for which there is an identified upgrading and maintenance need. Accordingly, a sum of £24,000 (£1500 per dwelling) has been negotiated.
Full planning application for proposed residential development comprising 16 dwellings, including diversion of route of public right of way (footpath 15), sustainable drainage, bin storage, vehicle parking, and associated works. Land At Tan Y Marian, Maerdy, Ferndale, CF43 4TL 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 subject to 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 needs; and · to secure an off-site recreation contribution, in respect of the existing play area at Marshfield Road/Brookfield Road, for which there is an identified upgrading and maintenance need. Accordingly, a sum of £24,000 (£1500 per dwelling) has been negotiated.
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 05/01/2026 - 16/01/2026.
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 05/01/2026 - 16/01/2026.
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