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RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report, on pages 32
and 33, as determined by the Head of Sustainable Development under delegated
powers, be noted.
(ii) St. Elmo, 8 Burnham Avenue, Sully, Penarth –
An Outline planning application for the erection of 2no. three storey properties was
submitted to the Local Planning Authority which given the siting of the proposed
dwellings, would result in the loss of two mature trees which formed the subject of
this Tree Preservation Order (TPO) application. The trees related to an English
Walnut, a medium scaled tree with limited view to the public given its set back from
the street scene, although it was partly visible from the wider public domain and
considerably prominent from neighbouring and wider properties given its scale,
species and condition. The tree was estimated to be 40-100 years old and was in
good form which contributed to the visual amenity of the area.
The Copper Beech tree was also aged between 40-100 years; the assessment was
conducted as precautionary due to the proposed threat to the tree. The tree was
large in scale and contributed significantly to the visual amenity of the immediate and
wider area given its considerable scale and good form. TEMPO assessments
conclude that TPOs were defensible in both instances.
Notice of the intention to TPO both trees were subsequently sent out to the owner
(as per the planning application) of the property on 19 th March, 2025 and the trees
were put under interim protection to allow sufficient time for any consultation
responses. Unbeknownst to the Council, the property in the meantime had been
sold to a new owner, and all mail had been redirected, as such the new owner was
not aware of the TPO. Subsequently, works had been carried out to pollard the
Copper Beech tree along the rear boundary of the site, with the further intention to
remove it.
Notice of the TPO was reissued to the new owner on 27th March, to which an
objection had been received to TPO both trees, given the works which had been
carried out unlawfully to the Copper Beech tree, the objection stated the tree was at
risk of failure and had no positive contribution to the local amenity. An objection was
also raised to the protection of the English Walnut given its limited visibility, albeit
there was no intention to remove this tree according to the objection letter.
Whilst objections to the Order were noted, particularly with reference to the Copper
Beech given its current condition and the works which had been carried out to the
tree to date, the English Walnut given its good form, species and contribution to the
site’s character was still considered to warrant protection.
It was the officer’s recommendation that the English Walnut be placed under a TPO
and given the works which had been carried out to the Copper Beech, and the
resultant impact on its health and condition, this was to be removed from the Order.
No.
Therefore, it was recommended that the Tree Preservation be confirmed for the
Walnut tree but with modification to remove reference to the Copper Beech.
RESOLVED – T H A T Tree Preservation Order No.1 of 2025 relating to St. Elmo,
8, Burnham Avenue, Sully with modification to remove reference to the Copper
Beech be approved.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the Council’s duties under the Equality Act 2010 the proposed
imposition of a TPO does not have any significant implications for, or effect on,
persons who share a protected characteristic.
It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives
and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of
the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
The appropriate marine policy documents have been considered in the determination
of this application in accordance with Section 59 of the Marine and Coastal Access
Act 2009.
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.
2016/00849/FUL Received on 15 August 2023
(P. 45)
APPLICANT: Mr. Simpson, Equorium Limited, c/o Agent
AGENT: Jessica Burgar Equorium Property Company Ltd, Capital Link, Windsor
Road, Cardiff, CF24 5NG
Gardenhurst Resource Centre, Holmesdale Place, Penarth
Redevelopment and change of use of former care facility to provide 6 apartments,
plus 3 new terrace houses on the existing car park of the property, including
associated car parking, landscaping and improvement works to the existing
boundary wall and arboriculture.
The application was required to be determined by Planning Committee under the
Council’s approved scheme of delegation because it had been called-in for
determination by Councillor Anthony Ernest for the reason that the scheme related to
a comprehensive proposal involving a substantial property and conversions into
numerous dwellings, as well as the impact upon the conservation area.
RESOLVED – T H A T subject to the interested person(s) first entering into a Section
106 Legal Agreement to trigger a viability review if the development was not
substantially completed within six years of the date of the planning permission,
No.
APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
1. The development shall begin no later than 3 years from the date of this
decision.
Reason:
To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country
Planning Act 1990.
2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following
approved plans and documents:
2266-TYP-LP-01 Rev P1 - Site Location Plan
A_2266-TYP-GA-04 Rev P2 - Proposed Basement Floor Plan
A_2266-TYP-GA-05 Rev P3 - Proposed Ground Floor Plan
A_2266-TYP-GA-06 Rev P3 - Proposed First Floor Plan
A_2266-TYP-GA-07 Rev P3 - Proposed Loft Floor Plan
A_2266-TYP-GA-08 Rev P1 - Proposed Roof Plan
A_2266-TYP-GA-24 Rev P2 - Proposed Elevations - Sheet 01
A_2266-TYP-GA-25 Rev P2 - Proposed Elevations - Sheet 02
A_2266-TYP-GA-26 Rev P1 - Presentation Elevations - Sheet 01
A_2266-TYP-GA-27 Rev P1 - Presentation Elevations - Sheet 02
A_2266-TYP-GA-40 Rev P2 - Basement Demolition Plan
A_2266-TYP-GA-41 Rev P2 - Ground Floor Demolition Plan
A_2266-TYP-GA-42 Rev P2 - First Floor Demolition Plan
A_2266-TYP-GA-43 Rev P1 - Roof Demolition Plan
7935_500 Rev 03 - Drainage Strategy Plan
TDA.2878.01(A) - Outline Landscape Proposals
7935 900 R02 Vehicle Tracking - Fire Tender
7935 901 R01 Vehicle Tracking- 7.5T Box Van
AMENDED - 2266-TYP-BP-02 - P2 - Proposed Block Plan
AMENDED - 2266-TYP-SP-02 - P3 - Site Context Demolition Plan
AMENDED - 2266-TYP-SP-03 - P4 - Proposed Site Plan
AMENDED - 2266-TYP-SP-31 - P2 - Proposed Site Sections
AMENDED - 2266-TYP-SP-40 - P3 - Proposed 3-D Visuals - Sheet 01
AMENDED - H_2266-TYP-GA-09 - P2 - Proposed Ground Floor Plan –
Townhouses
AMENDED - H_2266-TYP-GA-10 - P2 - Proposed First Floor Plan -
Townhouses
AMENDED - H_2266-TYP-GA-11 - P2 - Proposed Second Floor Plan -
Townhouses
AMENDED - H_2266-TYP-GA-12 - P2 - Proposed Roof Plan - Townhouses
AMENDED - H_2266-TYP-GA-29 - P4 - Proposed Elevations - Sheet 01 -
Townhouses
AMENDED - H_2266-TYP-GA-30 - P4 - Proposed Elevations - Sheet 02 -
Townhouses
AMENDED - H_2266-TYP-GA-31 - P4 - Presentation Elevations - Sheet 01 -
Townhouses
No.
AMENDED - H_2266-TYP-GA-32 - P4 - Presentation Elevations - Sheet 02 -
Townhouses
AMENDED - H_2266-TYP-GA-33 - P4 - Proposed 3D Visuals - Townhouses
Gardenhurst Green Infrastructure Statement
Pre-Development Tree Survey & Constraints
Reason:
For the avoidance of doubt as to the approved development and to accord
with Circular 016:2014 on The Use of Planning Conditions for Development
Management.
3. No development shall commence until details of existing ground levels within
and adjacent to the site and proposed finished ground and floor levels have
been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
To preserve the special interest of the conservation area and safeguard visual
amenity, and to ensure the development accords with Policies SP1 (Delivering
the Strategy), SP10 (Built and Natural Environment), Policy MD2 (Design of
New Development) and MD8 (Historic Environment) of the Local Development
Plan.
4. Notwithstanding the submitted plans and details, and prior to their use on site,
a schedule of materials (including samples) to be used in the construction of
the development hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed
in accordance with the approved details and thereafter retained at all times.
Reason:
To preserve the special interest of the conservation area and safeguard visual
amenity, as required by Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built
and Natural Environment), Policy MD2 (Design of New Development) and
MD8 (Historic Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
5. Notwithstanding the submitted plans and details, prior to their use on site full
details of:
- Cycle storage
- All entrance gates, including details of the widening of the bin store
opening
- All new hardstandings (including samples)
- All new boundaries (including samples)
- All new railings
- All new windows
- All new doors
- All new balcony railings
No.
- All new rainwater goods
- Canopy’s (townhouses)
and details of a replacement enclosure along to the northern boundary
between the application site and Parkside Residential Home, shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details prior
to being brought into beneficial use and shall thereafter be so retained.
Reason:
To preserve the special interest of the conservation area and safeguard visual
amenity, as required by Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built
and Natural Environment), Policy MD2 (Design of New Development) and
MD8 (Historic Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
6. Where making good, the materials to be used shall match those used in the
existing building / stone wall that exist at the time of this approval.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, as required by Policies SP1 (Delivering
the Strategy), MD2 (Design of New Development), SP10 (Built and Natural
Environment) and MD8 (Historic Environment) ] of the Local Development
Plan.
7. All rooflights to be used in the development shall be flush fitting "conservation"
type.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, as required by Policies MD2 (Design of
New Development), SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) and MD8 (Historic
Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
8. The landscaping works approved under plan ref: TDA.2878.01(A) - Outline
Landscape Proposals shall be carried out in accordance with the approved
details during the first planting season immediately following completion of the
development.
Reason:
To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped area to ensure
compliance with the terms of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) MD1
(Location of New Development) & MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the
Local Development Plan.
9. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the
development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased
No.
shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and
species.
Reason:
To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped area to ensure
compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built and
Natural Environment), MD1 (Location of New Development), MD2 (Design of
New Developments) and MD8 (Historic Environment) of the Local
Development Plan.
10. Any part of north facing windows and roof lights contained within the rear
elevation of the townhouses and north facing side elevation of Gardenhurst at
first floor that are below 1.7m in height above the level of the floor in the room
that they serve shall be obscurely glazed to a minimum of level 3 of the
"Pilkington" scale of obscuration and fixed pane at the time of installation, and
so retained at all times thereafter.
Reason:
To ensure that the privacy and amenities of adjoining occupiers are
safeguarded, and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local Development
Plan.
11. The balcony hereby approved to serve apartment 4 shall not be brought into
beneficial use until the following requirement has been complied with:
A 1.8m high privacy screen is erected along the north facing side of the
balcony, details of which shall have first been submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Once erected, the privacy screen erected in compliance with the above shall
thereafter be retained in perpetuity.
Reason:
In the interests of privacy and to ensure compliance with Policy MD2 (Design
of New Development) of the Local Development Plan.
12. No townhouse or apartment shall be occupied until the parking spaces, bin
stores and cycle parking have been laid out within the site in accordance with
drawing no AMENDED - 2266-TYP-SP-03 - P4 - Proposed Site Plan for 13
vehicles to be parked and those spaces shall thereafter be kept available for
such purposes in perpetuity.
Reason:
To ensure that satisfactory vehicle parking and turning facilities is provided on
site to serve the development, and to ensure compliance with the terms of
No.
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New
Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
13. Prior to the commencement of development, any site clearance or demolition,
a Construction Traffic Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved
in writing by the local planning authority. The CTMP shall include a scheme
detailing provision for onsite parking for construction workers for the duration
of the construction period, loading and unloading of plant and materials within
the site boundary, measure to control mud and debris entering the highway
and ensuring that no materials whatsoever shall be stored on the adjacent
highway. The scheme shall be implemented throughout the construction
period.
Reason:
To ensure that the parking provision and highway safety in the area are not
adversely affected by the construction of the development and to meet the
requirements of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD2 (Design of New
Developments) and MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local
Development Plan.
14. Prior to the first beneficial occupation of the development, a Biodiversity
Enhancement Strategy addressing enhancement measures shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved
strategy and timings set out within and thereafter retained in accordance with
the approved details whilst the development remains in existence. The
Strategy shall include the following:
a) Details of any bird/bat box provision
b) Details of any additional ecological enhancements
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local
Development Plan.
15. Notwithstanding the provisions of schedule 2, Part 1, classes A, B, C, D and E
of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order
1995 (as amended for Wales) (or any order revoking and re-enacting that
order with or without modification), the town house hereby approved shall not
be altered in any way, no extensions shall be erected to the building other
than those expressly authorised by this permission, and no buildings shall be
erected other than those expressly authorised by this permission.
Reason:
To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the scale of development
and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
No.
MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
16. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General
Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended for Wales) (or any order
revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no fences,
gates or walls shall be erected within the curtilage of any dwelling house or
within the grounds of Gardenhurst other than those expressly authorised by
this permission.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, and to ensure compliance with Policies
SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) & MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the
Local Development Plan.
17. No surface water and/or land drainage shall be allowed to connect directly or
indirectly with the public sewerage network.
Reason:
To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, pollution of
the environment and to protect the health and safety of existing residents and
ensure no detriment to the environment and to comply with the terms of
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1 (Location of New Development)
and MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
18. In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the
approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in
writing within 2 days to the Local Planning Authority, all associated works
must stop, and no further development shall take place until a scheme to deal
with the contamination found has been submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must
be undertaken and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme
and verification plan must be prepared and submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures
identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report must be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
timescale for the above actions shall be agreed with the LPA within 2 weeks
of the discovery of any unsuspected contamination.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policy / Policies SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy) / MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
No.
19. Any aggregate (other than virgin quarry stone) or recycled aggregate material
to be imported shall be assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants
in accordance with a scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its
importation. Only material approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be
imported. All measures specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken
in accordance with Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes.
Subject to approval of the above, sampling of the material received at the
development site to verify that the imported soil is free from contamination
shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed
in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policy / Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
20. Any topsoil [natural or manufactured],or subsoil, to be imported shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its importation. Only material
approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be imported. All measures
specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken in accordance with
Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes. Subject to approval of
the above, sampling of the material received at the development site to verify
that the imported soil is free from contamination shall be undertaken in
accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policy / Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
21. No development, demolition works or site clearance, shall take place until
there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority details of a scheme for the protection of the retained trees within the
site. The approved scheme shall be carried out during the demolition of the
buildings and throughout the construction phase of the development.
Reason:
In order to avoid damage to trees on or adjoining the site which are of amenity
value to the area and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy), SP10 (Built and Natural Environment), MD2 (Design of New
Developments) and MD8 (Historic Environment) of the Local Development
Plan.
No.
22. No development or the removal of any internal features shall commence until
a photographic survey (equivalent to Level 2 Building Recording) of the
principal building on the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by
the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:
In order that records are kept of any historic features of interest and to ensure
compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built and
Natural Environment) and MD8 (Historic Environment) of the Local
Development Plan.
2024/00537/FUL Received on 8 April 2025
(P. 93)
APPLICANT: Mr Rhys Llewellyn C/O AGENT
AGENT: Mr David Thomas Temple Court, 13A Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HA
Cliff Haven Residential Home, 10 Clive Crescent, Penarth
Conversion to 3 Apartments with side and rear extensions and other alterations.
Proposed alterations throughout the site to include the addition of retaining walls and
alterations to levels.
DEFERRED – To a future meeting of the Committee.
Reason for decision
To allow the Applicant adequate time to re-submit the application, to reflect the
extent and form of development proposed at the site.
Vale of Glamorgan, Licensing: Public Protection Committee,
RESOLVED – That the following matters be dealt with as indicated:
(1)
Application 1
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received stating that he engaged with sexual intercourse with a female passenger after an Uber-booked journey. It was also alleged that the driver made a comment suggesting that it was not the first time he had engaged in sexual activity with a passenger.
The driver did not attend the meeting. The Sub Committee were unanimous in the view that the hearing should proceed in his absence due to the seriousness of the complaint.
An officer from the Licensing department addressed the Sub Committee. Members were provided with details of the complaint and the details of the officer’s enquiries into the matter. The officer provided details obtained from GPS data which indicated that the vehicle had stayed in the vicinity of the complainant’s home for 40 minutes after the journey had ended.
The complainant indicated in her statement that the driver had stopped at a garage on route to the destination in order to purchase condoms. Following further investigations by the officer, Members were advised that GPS data proved that the vehicle had stopped at a garage on Newport Road for a short time during the journey.
Further enquires with the garage operators indicated that there was only one customer at the garage during the times in question. A till receipt in the amount of £7.15 for condoms was provided, purchased using a debit card. Officers cross-referenced the debit card with payments made by the driver at the Cardiff Hackney Office, and the same debit card was used.
Members were also provided with details of other complaints that had been received relating to the driver, including one pending allegation of assault.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be revoked.
(2)
Application 2
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received stating that he swore and shouted at members of the public and drove towards flag holders.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he was not working at the time of the incident. He had been running an errand for his mother, and his younger brother was in the vehicle. The driver apologised for his actions and stated that the incident happened on the first day of fasting for Ramadan, so he had perhaps acted impatiently.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the witness explained that the St David’s Day march was well-organised and the organisers were trying to manage the flow of traffic. Other vehicles were also being delayed but no other drivers acted in this way.
RESOLVED – that the driver be given a written warning regarding unacceptable conduct.
(3)
Application 3
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received stating that he used offensive language towards the complainant.
The witness did not attend the meeting.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he was working in Swansea that day but he had no recollection of the incident. He felt that he was a very experienced and professional driver, and this was supported by a number of references provided and a very high Uber rating.
RESOLVED – that no further action be taken.
(4)
Application 4
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the Grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that the applicant had declared previous convictions and a motoring conviction contrary to the guidance.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the applicant explained that the recent IN10 offence had occurred when he had driven his wife’s car without third party cover. At the time he was unaware that the insurance policy had been updated, and he was no longer a named driver.
RESOLVED – that the application for a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be approved.
(5)
Application 5
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received from South Wales Police stating that he had committed a speeding offence and falsely completed the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) form indicating that another person had committed the offence.
The complaint also alleged that the driver falsely completed NIPs in respect of three speeding offences in a previous taxi owned by him and licensed by Cardiff Council.
Addressing the Sub Committee on behalf of South Wales Police, PC Ben Thomas explained that a vehicle owned by the driver had exceeded the speed limit and so a NIP was issued. The form was returned stating that another individual was driving the vehicle, but the police established that the vehicle was not insured for other people to drive, and the named individual did not appear on any databases other than court records.
PC Thomas suggested that there was no evidence that the named individual existed. Further investigation of court records indicated that a different vehicle owned by the driver had previously exceeded the speed limit on three occasions, with the NIP for each offence stating that the same individual had been driving the vehicle, again without having insurance to do so.
The driver accepted PC Thomas’ statement and apologised for a serious error in judgement. He explained that on the first occasion, the named individual was his father-in-law, and suggested that he was actually driving the vehicle. PC Thomas reiterated that there were no records to prove that this individual existed.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be revoked.
(6)
Application 6
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
(7)
Application 7
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received stating that he overcharged a passenger by using the incorrect tariff for the fare, and also did not return the correct change.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the witness explained that shortly after the commencement of the journey she noticed that the taxi meter was displaying ‘Tariff 2’ and queried this with the driver, who stated that Tariff 2 started at 6pm. The complainant suggested that it was 5:45pm at the time. The driver stopped the meter on route to the destination. At the destination it was alleged that the driver did not provide the correct change.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver confirmed that the meter was displaying Tariff 2. He was unable to explain why this had happened, as drivers were unable to select which tariff was used. The meter automatically set the tariff depending on the time of day. The meter had since been checked by officers at the Hackney Office and was in working order. The driver denied providing the wrong change at the destination.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a verbal warning regarding his conduct.
(8)
Application 8
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received stating that he made unwelcomed sexual conversation and references with a customer.
The driver stated that he could not remember the incident in question. He had been working as a taxi driver for 25 years without any problems. Responding to questions from the Sub Committee, he confirmed that he was no longer working for Cabs64. Cabs64 had provided a statement that indicated that the driver had been warned about his conduct on a number of occasions. The driver stated that he had only been asked not to ‘joke’ with customers.
Members asked whether joking with customers previously had including comments of a sexual nature. The driver replied that sometimes the comments were sexual. Members asked why the driver, who was in a position of responsibility, would make comments of a sexual nature when he had previously been warned not to do so.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the witness explained that at the start of her journey she had difficulty with her seatbelt. The driver made a number of offensive sexual comments and used atrocious language throughout the journey. He also placed his hand on her leg and moved it up to rub her thigh. The journey was a horrible experience, and she was frightened and scared that she would have a seizure related to a health condition. The driver denied touching his passenger.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be revoked.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to:
a.
Note the determinations of the IRPW in its Annual Report published in February 2025 attached as Appendix A;
b.
Note the Guidance for Principal Councils, Community and Town Councils, National Park Authorities, Fire and Rescue Authorities and Corporate Joint Committees in Wales – remuneration of members shown at Appendix B;
c..
Approve the draft Members’ Schedule of Remuneration 2025-26 (Appendix C) and delegate authority to the Monitoring Officer to finalise the draft Members’ Schedule of Remuneration to reflect the appointments made at the Annual Council;
d.
Delegate authority to the Monitoring Officer to update the Members’ Schedule of Remuneration in the Constitution and to make any necessary amendments to the 2025-2026 Schedule from time to time during the municipal year in order to reflect any changes in membership of the Council, Cabinet or Committees or as a result of any Supplementary Reports issued by the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC).
RESOLVED: that
1. It be noted that the Welsh Government’s Bus Services (Wales) Bill and associated supporting documents, including proposals for the reform of bus services in Wales.
2. It be noted that the proposed submission of a draft response to the Senedd’s Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee’s consultation on the Bus Services (Wales) Bill by the closing date of 13th May 2025, as set out in paragraph 16 of the report.
3. the response to the Senedd’s Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee’s consultation on the Bus Services (Wales) Bill, as set out in Appendix A be approved.
4. Subject to approval by Cabinet in recommendation 3 above, authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment to submit the approved final consultation response to the Senedd’s Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee.
5. It be noted there will be a further report to Cabinet regarding the Council’s shareholder interests in Cardiff City Transport Services Limited (trading as Cardiff Bus) following an assessment of options and impacts of bus reform.
Vale of Glamorgan, Licensing: Public Protection Committee,
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.