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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 11.06.26.
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration 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 for the upgrading of existing play areas, in accordance with the Council’s SPG for Planning Obligations. (Note: Councillor G Stacey left the meeting during this item and did not take part in the vote.)
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration.
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 01/06/2026 - 31/07/2026.
Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillors W Lewis, W Owen and L Tomkinson.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, County Borough Councillor R Williams declared a personal interest in respect of Application No: 26/0030 The works include; raising the rear garden ground level, raising a lean to roof to a flat roof and the addition of a balcony area. (retrospective) (Amended plans received 02/03/2026) 4 Gwernifor Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 3NA “The objector is known to me and has father has made enquires as to where he could made objections and I guided him the planning department.”
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 11.06.26.
It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 11.06.26.
The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.
Proposed construction of a retaining wall including drainage, landscaping and associated works, resulting in an additional 470m2 usable yard space in this area (proposed yard layout plan and updated Acoustic Note V2 received19/08/25). Unit 16 Earthmovers House, Llantrisant Business Park, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, 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 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: Councillor M Powell abstained from the vote as he was not present for the full debate.)
The works include; raising the rear garden ground level, raising a lean to roof to a flat roof and the addition of a balcony area. (retrospective) (Amended plans received 02/03/2026) 4 Gwernifor Street, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF45 3NA In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr S Coleman (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 levels of the garden would be too high, there would be severe overlooking of neighbouring properties and significant loss of amenity to neighbours. 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: Councillor M Powell abstained from the vote as he was not present for the full debate.)
Installation of a garden pod and retrospective installation of polytunnel (Amended site location plan and ownership certificate received 25/06/2026). Land To the North-East of Lan Farm, Pen-y-wal Road to Lan Quarry, Graig-wen, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF37 3NN 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 R Higgins (Applicant) - Mr I Evans (Objector) The Applicant exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objector. The Head of Planning outlined the contents of a ‘late letter’ received in 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, Housing and Regeneration.
Proposed construction of 32-bed care home with associated facilities, including office spaces, dining areas, kitchen, laundry, and other facilities, as well as associated works including landscaping, car parking, and sustainable drainage. (Remediation Strategy & Implementation Plan Received 26/06/26) Site Of the Former Chubb Fire Factory, Maerdy Industrial Estate, Ferndale 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 approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration 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 for the upgrading of existing play areas, in accordance with the Council’s SPG for Planning Obligations. (Note: Councillor G Stacey left the meeting during this item and did not take part in the vote.)
Proposed residential development and associated works (additional information rec. 16/03/26) Land To the East of Ger-Y-Bont, Hirwaun Road, Penywaun The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration 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 for the upgrading of existing play areas, in accordance with the Council’s SPG for Planning Obligations. (Note: Councillor G Stacey left the meeting during this item and did not take part in the vote.)
Construction of a stand-alone building and associated works (Amended plans and documents received 30/06/2026). Buarth Y Capel Secondary School, Buarth-Y-Capel, Ynys-Y-Bwl, Pontypridd, CF37 3PA (Note: Councillor G Stacey returned to the meeting at this point.) 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.
Conversion of existing building into 18 residential apartments and commercial spaces at ground & basement levels Old Town Hall, 15 De Winton Street, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 subject to a Section 106 Agreement to ensure the following affordable housing unit mix be secured on site to satisfy these requirements: • 2 x 1 bedroom flats for social rent (development quality requirement standards)
The construction of four affordable residential dwellings, together with associated parking and ancillary works. (Amended Plans received 19/05/26) Land Adjacent To 197 Meadow Rise, Brynna 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 subject to an amendment to condition 6 to read as follows: The proposed root protection shall be laid and constructed in accordance with submitted drawing No “695.02 Rev B” and retained thereafter unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: In the interests of highway safety, in accordance with Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration.
Change of use from shop (Use Class A1) and cafe (Use Class A3) to Police Office (Use Class B1) 106-107 Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4UY The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED 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 01/06/2026 - 31/07/2026.
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 01/06/2026 - 31/07/2026.
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