Climate change, net zero, flooding, energy, biodiversity, parks and green spaces.
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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: that
1. The publication of the Cardiff Local Area Energy Plan be approved, and the Plan be endorsed for use as a key evidence base for climate action across the city.
2. The evidence base be used to inform the production of the Council’s Green Deal Proposition, which is aimed at delivering a step change in the Council’s Climate Emergency action plan.
RESOLVED:
To note that Council agreed the following Terms of Reference for the Committee at its annual meeting on 23rd May 2024:
The role of this Committee is to scrutinise, measure and actively promote improvement in the Council's performance in the provision of services and compliance with Council policies, aims and objectives in the area of economic regeneration including:
Cardiff City Region City Deal
Inward Investment and the marketing of Cardiff
Economic Strategy & Employment
European Funding & Investment
Small to Medium Support
Cardiff Harbour Authority
Lifelong Learning
Leisure Centres
Sports Development
Parks & Green Spaces
Libraries, Arts & Culture
Civic Buildings
Events & Tourism
Strategic Projects
Innovation & Technology Centres
Local Training & Enterprise
To assess the impact of partnerships with resources and services provided by external organisations including the Welsh Government, joint local government services, Welsh Government Sponsored Public Bodies and quasi-departmental non-governmental bodies on the effectiveness of Council service delivery.
To report to an appropriate Cabinet or Council meeting on its findings and to make recommendations on measures which may enhance Council performance and service delivery in this area.
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.
Swansea, Climate Change & Nature Recovery Service Transformation Committee,
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATION GRANTED
23/02265/HSE – LLANDAFF
The Coach House, Cathedral Court, 6 The Cathedral Green, Llandaff
(Councillor Shimmin left the meeting during discussion of this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest)
Roof extension including new dormers
The application was granted subject to an amendment to the wording of condition 3:
‘The first floor window which is positioned nearest to the south corner of the front (south west) elevation and the two second floor dormer windows which are positioned nearest to the south corner of the front (south west) elevation shall be non-opening below a height of 1.7m above internal floor level and glazed with obscure glass, and thereafter be retained.
APPLICATION GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
23/01301/VAR - BUTETOWN
Multi Storey Car Park, Stuart Street, Butetown
Variation of Conditions 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 10, 11 and 17 of 19/01012/MJR to reflect a move to a system build approach and allow more of the existing car park to be demolished, removal of the green walls, alterations to the footprint of the building particularly along the northern boundary slightly
reducing the building footprint, two car parking spaces to be lost, the use of a "split-level" parking arrangement, car parking spaces are to be increased, increase to the height of the car park building, and alterations to the car parks facades.
(Councillor Gunter did not take part in the discussion or vote on this item in accordance with her prejudicial interest)
The application was granted subject to the signing of a Section 106 agreement. Conditions regarding DEMP / CEMP to be authorised by the Planning Committee Chair.
23/01925/VAR – CATHAYS
Guildford Crescent, Cathays, Cardiff
Proposed residential-led mixed use redevelopment comprising residential apartments (use class C3) including ancillary indoor and outdoor residential amenity space; flexible commercial floorspace on the ground floor (use class A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2); landscaping; related infrastructure and engineering works (Approved 12 November 2021 - 21/01682/MJR): -
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of 21/01682/MJR to amend the approved scheme as follows: 1) Demolish and re-build the existing Guildford Crescent Facade; 2) Window framing (transoms removed); 3) Level 1 and Level 2 windows (inclusion of louvre and mini-profile concrete side panels); 4) The size of commercial unit 1; 5) Reconfiguration of first floor roof terrace; and 6) Introduction of access door off Level 1 amenity lobby onto foyer roof.
The application was granted subject to the signing of a Section 106 agreement.
APPLICATION DEFERRED
21/02863/MJR - LLANISHEN
30-36 Fishguard Road, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5PQ
Proposed demolition of existing garages and erection of new
attached development to form flats
(Councillor Hunt did not take part in the discussion or vote on this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest)
The application was deferred for a site visit to take place.
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.
Vale of Glamorgan, Licensing: Public Protection Committee,
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: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATION DEFERRED
23/02265/HSE – LLANDAFF
The Coach House, Cathedral Court, 6 The Cathedral Green, Llandaff
Roof Extension including New Dormers
REASON:
Deferred for additional information to be provided.
APPLICATION GRANTED
23/01833/FUL – PONTCANNA
Llandaff Fields Bowling Pavilion, Cathedral Road, Pontcanna
Installation of 6 glazed open padel courts for all year-round covered by glazed canopies. Installation of lighting set within the courts using low energy LED lighting. Refurbishment and alteration of existing Pavilion provision of mobile social space (cafe, changing facilities, toilets, office and storage)
Approved as per recommendation with the addition of the advisory note below:
The operator of the Pavilion be advised that it would be beneficial for the Toilet Facilities that are to be provided to be available for use to the general public during the permitted hours of operation in the interests of providing a community facility for all users of the Park.
APPLICATION GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
23/02402/FUL – CATHAYS
MadinaAsjid Mosque, Lucas Street, Cathays
Proposed Madina Mosque and Community Centre including Landscaping, Highways, Parking, Drainage and Associated Works.
Approved as per recommendation subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement, plus additional condition regarding submission of a Travel Plan.
Vale of Glamorgan, Senior Management Appointment Committee,
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to:
a.
Note the determinations of the IRPW in its Annual Report published in February 2024 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..
Delegate authority to the Monitoring Officer to finalise the draft Members’ Schedule of Remuneration (Appendix C) 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 2024-2025 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 Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales.