Climate change, net zero, flooding, energy, biodiversity, parks and green spaces.
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Every Welsh council has declared or responded to the climate emergency and has plans to cut its own emissions, from buildings, vehicles and the things it buys. Councils also manage flood risk on local rivers and streams.
Who decides
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How many agenda items on this topic each council dealt with, and how many had a decision recorded.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the proposal of renewing the existing Public Space Protection Orders
for controlled alcohol zones be agreed.
(2) T H A T the contents of the public consultation results and the inclusion of
new restricted areas be noted.
(3) T H A T the proposed additional areas as part of the renewal process be
agreed and incorporated into the Orders.
(4) T H A T the resolutions of Cabinet as regards the report be noted and agreed.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To assist the Council to robustly manage alcohol related Anti-Social
Behaviour at its Resorts, Town centres and Public Open Spaces.
(2) To ensure the Council has considered the views of the public and other
stakeholders and the Orders reflected current issues.
(3) To ensure the Council and Police had the appropriate powers to protect the
quality of lives of those who lived, worked and visited restricted areas and to permit
the majority of the law-abiding citizens to use and enjoy public spaces, safe from
anti-social behaviour.
(4) The introduction and renewal of Public Space Protection Orders was a matter
for determination by Full Council and to ensure their prompt introduction.
No.
RENEWAL OF PUBLIC SPACE PROTECTION ORDERS – DOG CONTROLS (REF)
In presenting the report, the Leader advised that there were some very specific
issues in terms of dog control and the anti-social behaviour by their owners. She
noted that all highways and footways were covered in these Orders and referred to
the extra recommendation that had been agreed by Cabinet relating to Llantwit Major
Recreation Ground.
Councillor Franks enquired as to how the Orders were likely to be enforced and what
resources would be available and requested that the boundary of Murchfield be
clearly identified, together with Highgate Place play area. The Leader said that she
would request a copy of the boundaries for all Members and they would assist
enforcement going forward. She reiterated that Members had had a number of
opportunities to respond to consultation in respect of this report and that such
conversations should have been undertaken at that time.
Councillor Mahoney also commented on how enforcement would go forward, in
particular he said having regard to sports fields. The Leader commented that the
rules and procedures relating to sports fields was specific to those areas and where
they were gated it was noted that the level of dog fouling had increased. It was the
fact that dog owners were not controlling their dogs and it was noticeable that when
the nights closed in this was becoming far more of an issue.
Councillor Carroll welcomed the report, acknowledging that it was vital that
enforcement took place, suggesting that plain clothed enforcement officers be a
good idea.
Councillor Protheroe recorded her thanks for the inclusion of dogs to be on leads for
Ogmore and Southerndown and referred to the number of dog attacks on sheep that
had been happening on the Ogmore and Southerndown common. In her view the
Orders were terribly important, timely and vitally important to educate people and
suggested that further signs be placed on the common, it being noted that the
common was not a country park.
The Leader said it would have been useful if Members who had concerns or issues
had raised them earlier and had engaged in the consultation process, however, she
asked that if any Member had any further details that they wished to share that they
contact the relevant officers.
Councillor Dr. Johnson concurred with the Leader that there had been a significantly
long period of consultation on the matter. Councillor Morgan wished it to be noted in
the record that there were a number of responsible dog owners who behaved
appropriately and irresponsible dog owners, in his view, were few and far between.
Having considered the matter, it was subsequently
No.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the proposal of renewing the existing Public Space Protection Orders
for dog controls be endorsed.
(2) T H A T the contents of the public consultation results be noted.
(3) T H A T the proposed new additional areas as part of the renewal process be
agreed and incorporated into the Orders.
(4) T H A T the resolutions of Cabinet in respect of the report be noted and
agreed.
(5) T H A T subject to formal agreement with Llantwit Major Town Council,
Llantwit Major Recreation Ground be added to the proposals with enforcement
subject to the agreement of Llantwit Major Town Council who own the land.
Reasons for decisions
(1) In order that the Council had robust Orders in place for dog controls on
adopted highways, footpaths, resorts/beaches, town centres, sports pitches and
public open spaces.
(2) To ensure the views of the public and other stakeholders were considered
and the Orders reflected current issues.
(3) To ensure the Council had appropriate powers to protect the quality of lives of
those who lived, worked and visited the Vale.
(4) The renewal and introduction of Public Space Protection Orders were a
matter for determination by Full Council.
(5) To include Llantwit Major Recreation Ground to the proposals, with the
support of the local ward Members and in agreement with Llantwit Major Town
Council.
RESOLVED – T H A T in pursuance of the powers delegated to the Committee,
the following applications be determined as indicated and any other necessary
action be taken.
2023/01215/FUL Received on 11 December 2023
APPLICANT: c/o Agent Green Planning Studio Ltd, Upton Magna Business Park,
Shrewsbury, SY4 4TT
AGENT: Miss Delilah Green Upton Magna Business Park, Upton Magna,
Shrewsbury, SY4 4TT
Land adjacent to Hawthorne Cottage, Twyn Yr Odyn
To vary / remove conditions 1, 2, 3 and 9, Condition 1 – occupation, 2 – time
period, 3 – time period and 9 – vehicle on site of planning application
2013/00857/FUL – The use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential
purposes for 1 no. gypsy pitch together with the formation of additional hard
standing and utility / dayroom ancillary to that use – Allowed on appeal.
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No.
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2023/00780/FUL Received on 13 March 2024
APPLICANT: VDC CWL21 Limited C/o Agent, CF24 0EB
AGENT: Mr Rob Mitchell Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
Land North of Ffordd Bro Tathan, St. Athan
Demolition of existing buildings/structures and erection of a Class B8 data centre
with all associated back-up generators, plant, equipment, sub-stations, accesses,
parking and servicing areas, drainage and engineering works including services
diversion/connection and regrading works.
Comments from Cadw who raised no objection and from the Agent regarding
Policies and the Heat Network as described in the Matters Arising report were
noted.
RESOLVED – T H A T subject to the interested person(s) first entering into a
Section 106 Legal Agreement(s) to include the following necessary planning
obligations:
• The developer shall pay the sum of three hundred and fifty thousand
pounds (£350,000) to contribute towards the provision of sustainable
transport;
• The developer shall provide a scheme for 135 trainees or pay the sum of
one thousand two hundred and fifty five pounds (£1,255) per trainee in
respect of any shortfall (if any) to contribute towards the provision of
training and development;
• The developer shall provide public open space as detailed on the general
arrangement plan (CWL21-BUR-WS3-SP-DR-C-0100_General
Arrangement Rev P4) and a maintenance plan;
• The developer shall pay the sum of two hundred thousand pounds
(£200,000) to contribute towards the provision of public art;
• The developer shall pay the sum of twenty five thousand pounds (£25,000)
as an administration fee;
• Dormouse Conservation Strategy - Long term management, monitoring and
auditing;
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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No.
2024/00216/FUL Received on 25 April 2024
APPLICANT: Mr Tim Vaughan C/O Agent
AGENT: Mrs Arran Dallimore Uunit 1A Compass Business Park, Pacific Road,
Ocean Park, Cardiff, CF24 5HL
Pantwilkin Stables, Llanquian Road, Aberthin, Cowbridge
Retrospective planning consent for the change of use of several existing rural
buildings for employment uses (B1 & B8) and associated works.
Comments from the Highways Engineer who raised no objection as described in
the Matters Arising report were noted.
REFUSED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report and the
Reasons for Refusal as set out in the Supplemental Information to the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report, on pages 30
through 33, as determined by the Head of Sustainable Development under
delegated powers, be noted.
RESOLVED – T H A T the dispensations as set out in the schedule below be
granted up to the date of the next Local Government Elections:
Member Requesting Paragraph(s) of Decision
Dispensation the Standards
Committee (Grant
of Dispensations)
(Wales)
Regulations
2001 Under Which
Dispensation is
Granted and as
applied for
Councillor (d), (e) and (f) To speak and vote when
C.E.A. Champion matters relating to the
review of Council
employment, employee
terms and conditions, in
view of a family member
being employed by the
Authority are to be
discussed at Vale of
Glamorgan Council
meetings.
Councillor J. Lynch- (d) and (f) To speak, vote and
Wilson remain in meetings when
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matters relating to
Community Centres are to
be discussed at Vale of
Glamorgan Council
meetings.
Councillor I.R. Buckley (d), (e) and (f) To speak and vote when
matters relating to the
review of Council
employment, employee
terms and conditions, in
view of a family member
(daughter) being
employed by the Authority
are to be discussed at
Vale of Glamorgan
Council meetings.
Community Councillor (f) To speak only on matters
J. Cowpe related to Dinas Powys
Music Festival and Dinas
Powys Library Activity
Centre (DiPLAC) when
they are to be discussed
at Dinas Powys
Community Council
meetings.
Councillor C.P. Franks (d), (f), (h) and (i) To speak only on matters
relating to Seel Park,
Dinas Powys when they
are to be discussed at
both Vale of Glamorgan
Council meetings and
Dinas Powys Community
Council meetings.
Councillor S. Campbell (d), (e), (f) and (i) To speak, vote and
remain in meetings where
issues are raised at
meetings of the Council
(including budgets) in
respect of South Point
Primary and Ysgol
St Baruc.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the applications submitted and discussions held at the meeting.
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RESOLVED – T H A T in pursuance of the powers delegated to the Committee,
the following application be determined as indicated and any other necessary
action be taken.
2022/00266/FUL Received on 12 April 2024
(P40)
APPLICANT: Newydd Housing Association, 5 Village Way, c/o agent, CF15 7NE
AGENT: Mr Jon Hurley, Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park,
Cardiff, CF23 8RS
Llantwit Road, Higher End, St. Athan
Full planning application for residential development, access, drainage
arrangements and other associated works
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report, on pages 25
through 27, as determined by the Head of Sustainable Development under
delegated powers, be noted.
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No.
RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report, on pages 59
through 63, as determined by the Head of Sustainable Development under
delegated powers, be noted.
RESOLVED – T H A T in pursuance of the powers delegated to the Committee,
the following applications be determined as indicated and any other necessary
action be taken.
2023/00285/RG3 Received on 25 April 2023
(p.112)
APPLICANT: Vale of Glamorgan Council Kelly Williams, Sustainable
Communities for Learning, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU
AGENT: The Urbanists Mr. Mark Farrar, The Creative Quarter, 8a, Morgan
Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1AF
St. Richard Gwyn RC High School, Argae Lane, St. Andrews Major
Proposed replacement St. Richard Gwyn Catholic High School including access,
parking, landscape works, formal and informal recreation space, and demolition of
the existing school.
A recorded vote was called for the Application, based on the recommendations
within the report as amended, with the results as follows:
Member For Against Abstain
G. Bruce √
I. Buckley √
C.A. Cave √
C. Champion √
M. Cowpe √
P. Drake √
A. Ernest √
W. Gilligan
N.P. Hodges √
Dr. I.J. Johnson √
H. Payne √
S. Perkes √
I. Perry √
C. Stallard √
N. Thomas √
E. Williams √
M.R. Wilson √
TOTAL 15 1 0
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APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report as set out
on the Matters Arising note.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2023/00491/FUL Received on 7 August 2023
(p.179)
APPLICANT: Mr Sean Mayor, 1st Floor, Wellington House, Wellington Street,
Cardiff, CF11 9BE
AGENT: Mr Sean Mayor, 1st Floor, Wellington House, Wellington Street, Cardiff,
CF11 9BE
Port Road West, Rhoose
Dog Adventure Land proposes to repurpose this site for a new dog daycare centre
as part of their plans for growth in South Wales. We are proposing for the site to
be used for grooming and outdoor/indoor daycare. The site will be fenced off to
secure the perimeter, create a large carpark for staff and visitor on the existing
hard standing, fencing the fields into sections for dogs to be safely and securely
exercised in and providing educational course to the public. We would require the
land to have a change of use from B1,B2 & B8 to Sui Generis.
A recorded vote was called for the Application, based on the recommendations
within the report as amended, with the results as follows:
Member For Against Abstain
G. Bruce √
I. Buckley √
C.A. Cave √
C. Champion √
M. Cowpe √
P. Drake √
A. Ernest √
W. Gilligan
N.P. Hodges √
Dr. I.J. Johnson √
H. Payne √
S. Perkes √
I. Perry √
C. Stallard √
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N. Thomas √
E. Williams √
M.R. Wilson √
TOTAL 15 1 0
REFUSED – For the reasons set out in the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2023/00577/FUL Received on 26 January 2024
(p.193)
APPLICANT: Harris and Ford Ltd., Fonmon Castle, Fonmon, CF62 3ZN
AGENT: Mr Geraint John Office 16 (House 1, 2nd Floor), The Maltings, East
Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF24 5EA
Fonmon Castle, Fonmon
Creation of 9 off-line ponds within the floodplain.
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2023/00826/FUL Received on 20 March 2024
(p.208)
APPLICANT: Former Darren Farm, Westgate, Cowbridge, CF717AQ
AGENT: David Williams 1 Embankment Way, Ringwood , BH24 1EU
Darren Farm, Westgate, Cowbridge
Redevelopment of site incorporating the erection of a Class B1 office building and
a retirement living scheme for older people with communal lounge, refuse, guest
suite, electric buggy, and house manager accommodation. Associated car parking
with electric charging points, cycle storage realigned vehicular access, sub station,
retaining walls, sustainable drainage and landscaped grounds.
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report including
subject to Section 106 Agreement and subject to variation as set out on the
matters arising note that a ‘Viability Review’ be included in the Heads of Terms of
the Section 106 Agreement.
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Reason for decision
Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2023/01265/FUL Received on 19 December 2023
(p.270)
APPLICANT: Welsh Water Linea, Fortran Road, St Mellons, Cardiff. CF3 0LT
AGENT: Miss Chloe Jones Arcadis Cymru House, St Mellons Business Park,
Fortran Road, Cardiff. CF30EY
Sewage Disposal Works, Brook Lane, St. Nicholas
Full planning permission was sought for the expansion of the existing Waste
Water Treatment Works to include the following: Inlet Works, Trickling Filter,
Buried Humus Tanks, Sludge Holding Tank, Motor Control Centre Kiosk, Reed
Bed, Reed Bed Blower Kiosk, Alkalinity Dosing Kiosk, Trickling Filter Distribution
Chamber, De-sludge Pumps and Slabs, Landscaping, Internal Access Road,
Lighting, along with a Temporary Contractor’s Compound and Construction
Access.
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report and subject
to variation to Condition 11 as set out on the matters arising note.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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