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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 29.01.26.
RESOLVED toapprove the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration subject to the amendment of condition 5 to address the concerns raised by Members in respect of the public use of the footway/footpath during construction. (Note: County Borough Councillor D Grehan wished to have recorded that he voted against the approval of the above-mentioned application)
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 02/02/2026 - 20/02/2026.
An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillor A Dennis.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, the following declarations of interest were made: In respect of Application No: 25/1268/FUL Proposed development of a detached single dwellinghouse and associated works. Land At Hurst Grove, Abernant, Aberdare, CF44 0SE County Borough Councillor R Williams declared a personal interest: “One of the public speakers has contacted me for general planning information.” In respect of Application No: 25/0918/FUL Change of Use from Retail Shop A1 to Coffee and Tapas Bar A3 Traditional Toys, 6 Bullring, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 8EB County Borough Councillor W Owen declared a personal interest: “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 29.01.26.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 29.01.26.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
Proposed development of a detached single dwellinghouse and associated works. Land At Hurst Grove, Abernant, Aberdare, CF44 0SE 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 G Jones (Agent) - Mr T Irving (Objector) - Ms A Gair (Objector) - Mr M Harding (Objector) The Agent Mr G Jones exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objectors. 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, Housing and Regeneration.
Variation of conditions 1, 6 and 11 of reserved matters approval 23/1110/16, for the substitution of revised plans to provide a new turning area for large vehicles (refuse and deliveries etc) within the private ownership of the new development. Land At Otters Brook, Ivor Park, Brynsadler, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9BY 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 J Ayoubkhani (Agent) - Mr S Lewis (Objector) - Ms C Reeves (Objector) The Agent Mr J Ayoubkhani exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objectors. The Head of Planning outlined the content of a ‘late’ letter received from a local resident in objection of the application. 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, Housing and Regeneration. (Note:A motion was seconded to undertake a site visit but failed) (Note: County Borough Councillor W Owen wished to have recorded that he voted against the approval of the above-mentioned application)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED toapprove the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration subject to the amendment of condition 5 to address the concerns raised by Members in respect of the public use of the footway/footpath during construction. (Note: County Borough Councillor D Grehan wished to have recorded that he voted against the approval of the above-mentioned application)
Demolition of existing buildings and proposed development of residential dwellings and associated works. (Amended Site Plan and Drainage report received 20/10/25) (Revised redline boundary submitted 12/11/25) 21 Manley Close, Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 8NS In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr G Jones (Agent) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor D Owen-Jones spoke on the application and put forward his objections to the proposed Development. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED toapprove the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration subject to the amendment of condition 5 to address the concerns raised by Members in respect of the public use of the footway/footpath during construction. (Note: County Borough Councillor D Grehan wished to have recorded that he voted against the approval of the above-mentioned application)
Proposed two storey extension to existing House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to provide 2no. studio units. Amended plans and description received 02/01/2026). 67 Tower Street, Treforest, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 1NR In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr N Johns (Objector) 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, Housing & Regeneration as Members were of the view that the development is oversaturation of the area and the additional accommodation would erode the community coherence. Members also were concerned regarding the lack of off-street parking. Therefore, the matter would be deferred to the next appropriate meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for a report of the Director, Housing & Regeneration, 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.
Change of Use from Retail Shop A1 to Coffee and Tapas Bar A3 Traditional Toys, 6 Bullring, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 8EB 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 T Grother (On behalf of applicant) - Ms C Lloyd (Objector) Mr T Grother exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objectors. Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor G Holmes spoke on the application and put forward his support in respect of the proposed Development. The Head of Planning outlined the content of a ‘late letter’ received highlighting social media posts and comments in support of the application. The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED to refuse the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration. (Note: At this point in the meeting County Borough Councilllor W Owen and D Grehan left the meeting and did not return.)
Proposed change of use of a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a Children's Residential Home (Use Class C2) for up to 2 children. 1 Clos Y Wennol, Llanilid, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 4AT. In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Ms G Muumbe (Applicant) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 6th November 2025, where Members requested additional information to be provided for consideration by the Planning and Development Committee prior to determination of the application. Members gave consideration to the further report, and following consideration Members were minded to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Housing & Regeneration as Members were of the view that the location is unsuitable for the intended use and the car parking impact would adversely affect the neighbouring properties. Therefore, the matter would be deferred to the next appropriate meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for a report of the Director, Housing & Regeneration, 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.
Listed Building Consent for investigative survey works at Machine Bridge North, including targeted structural investigations to assess the condition of the reinforced concrete elements of the Machine Bridge and temporary opening-up of the bridge fabric at specified locations (Retrospective). Machine Bridge North, Broadway, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1DB 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, Housing and Regeneration.
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 02/02/2026 - 20/02/2026.
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 02/02/2026 - 20/02/2026.
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