Climate change, net zero, flooding, energy, biodiversity, parks and green spaces.
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How many agenda items on this topic each council dealt with, and how many had a decision recorded.
RESOLVED: To
1. Note the Climate Change reporting initiatives that have taken place or will be in the near future.
2. Agree for officers to undertake further research to scope a journey to Net Zero for the Fund.
Agree that the Corporate Director Resources in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegations may determine all aspects of the procurement process for the appointment of appropriate specialist external advisors (including approving the evaluation criteria to be used and authorising the award of the contracts) and all ancillary matters pertaining to the procurement and proposals above.
RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report on pages 20
to 21, as determined by the Head of Regeneration and Planning under delegated
powers, be noted.
Vale of Glamorgan, Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee,
AGREED – T H A T the progress detailed in the report in relation to the challenges
within the Climate Change Challenge Plan be noted.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting
RESOLVED to provide a preliminary announcement of their decision, with a detailed decision and minutes to be published in due course on the Council’s Website:
Decision
This Committee consists of three Independent Members of the Council’s Standards and Ethics Committee. It was set up by the Council to give an independent recommendation to the Council’s Cabinet (the Charity trustee) as to whether it is in the best interests of the Maindy Park Charity to agree to a proposed land swap. The Committee has met on three occasions and has considered the reports and appendices presented to it. It has carried out a site visit, requested additional information, listened to representations from Community Groups, and has carefully considered those representations as well as the written representations, consultation responses, independent valuation and legal advice, and the Equality Impact Assessment.
Having carefully considered all of the relevant information, the Committee has agreed that it believes that the land swap is in the best interests of the Charity and so RECOMMENDS that Cabinet, as the Charity trustee, agree (subject to charity commission consent) to the exchange and release from the Trust of the Maindy Park land (shown on the plan annexed to the report at Appendix C) in exchange for the land at Cae Delyn Park (shown in Appendix D) to be held on trust for the Charity, Subject to the following conditions:
(i)
the new velodrome is to be built and operational prior to the proposed land swap taking place
(ii)
the terms and conditions recommended in the Qualified Surveyors updated report (Appendix E); including specifically in relation to overage provision 50% of the uplift in value to be paid to the trust were the site to be sold for future development for 75 years from the date of the land swap (which would entitle the trust to receive a share of any potential increase in value if an implementable planning permission is obtained for a higher value use of the land)
(iii)
improvement works to be carried out at Cae Delyn (including improved drainage of the site, walkways, lighting and other reasonable and proportionate measures to reduce anti – social behaviour in the area) and the retained land at Maindy, in order to improve the amenity value for the purposes of meeting the Trust’s charitable objectives; and a further meeting of the Advisory Committee is to be held (within 90 days) to agree proposed recommended improvements, which may be subject to further public consultation, (for the avoidance of doubt this may take place after the recommendation is reported to cabinet)
(iv)
arrangements to be made between the Trust and the Council for a lease or licence to be agreed to cover the future maintenance and management of the land at Cae Delyn and Maindy by the Council, with no ongoing revenue costs to the trust which exceed income
(v)
the Council is to carry out a review of the governance and financial management arrangements of all trusts of which the Council is a trustee
(vi)
the provision of an information board on site to explain the historic use of the site as a Velodrome
AND to make application to the Charity Commission for consent to the land exchange on this basis.
Summary of Reasons for Decision
The land left at Maindy Park will provide a larger area of green space than currently, and together with the land at Cae Delyn means there will be 2 areas of land for the benefit of all Cardiff residents which will benefit more people than having one specialist activity on one site and will be of a greater financial and amenity value, and therefore is in the best interests of the charity.
RESOLVED: that
1) Approval be given to the disposal strategy as set out in this report in line with the independent advice attached at Confidential Appendix 2 and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to develop detailed heads of terms to be approved at a future meeting of Cabinet.
2) Approval be given to the preferred operator for the proposed new Velodrome facility at the International Sports Village as set out in Confidential Appendix 5 subject to the detailed due diligence set out in this report and authority be given to the development of a Full Business Case for the whole leisure destination including associated infrastructure in line with the costs set out in Confidential Appendix 10 and as part of this authority be provided to identify an appropriate operator for the Closed Loop Circuit.
3) Approval be given to the preferred operator for the Ice Arena as set out in Confidential Appendix 5 including the proposal for the family attraction as set out in this report and illustrated in Confidential Appendix 6, and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to conclude suitable legal and commercial terms in line with the criteria set out in this report.
4) the Strategic Outline Case for the Energy Strategy for the International Sports Village attached as Confidential Appendix 12 be noted and approval be given to the development of an Outline Business Case to be presented back to a future meeting of Cabinet.
5) Approval in principle be given to the proposal to establish a single management organisation for the leisure destination at the International Sports Village and authority be given to the preparation of an Outline Business Case in line with the strategy set out in this report and Confidential Appendices 5, 7 and 8.
6) Approval be given to the development of an Outline Business Case to consider the options for delivery of the proposed Multi Storey Car Park including an agreement in principle to the introduction of an appropriate charging regime to be approved as part of a Full Business Case to be presented to a future meeting of Cabinet.
7) Approval be given to the budgetary spend set out at Confidential Appendix 13 to enable the development of the various Business Cases proposed in this report and to enable the submission of planning applications as required.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development control 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.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED
22/02280/FUL – WHITCHURCH AND TONGWYNLAIS
WHITCHURCH HOSPITAL, PARK ROAD
Temporary construction access route to the site of the approved Velindre Cancer Centre. The north-south connecting section is then proposed to be converted to provide a revised emergency access for approved Velindre Cancer Centre.
That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the Local Planning Authority receiving a confirmation letter from the Welsh Ministers that the decision has not been called in, and authorises the Local Planning Authority to grant planning permission pursuant to its Direction dated 12th January 2023 made under Article 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)(Wales) Order 2012
Subject to an amendment to Condition 1 to read:
‘All vehicular use of the temporary road hereby approved shall cases by no later than 30 November 2026, and thereafter by no later than 30 January 2027 (or prior to the first beneficial use of the new Cancer Care Hospital whichever comes first) the width of the road shall have been reduced and remaining land restored/landscaped in accordance with the approved Landscape plan reference 70066877-WSP-EV-DR-LA-P1-5101 REV PO1 and the general arrangement/ details approved under condition 3. The access shall thereafter be retained in its approved form.
APPLICATIONS DEFERRED
22/02542/VAR – HEATH
32 ST ANTHONY ROAD
Variation of Condition 3 of 20/01075/MNR to extend trading hours Wednesday to Saturday from 19:00 to 21:00
REASON: In order for a site visit to the location to take place.
22/02184/OUT – CAERAU
LAND TO THE SOUTH WEST OF PARK VIEW HEALTH CENTRE ADJACENT TO ELY AND CAERAU COMMUNITY HUB, TRESEDER WAY
Proposed Health and Wellbeing Hub and associated infrastructure works relating to access, parking, drainage and landscape.
REASON: In order for a site visit to the location to take place.
Swansea, Scrutiny Performance Panel - Climate Change and Nature,
RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report on pages 37
to 39, as determined by the Head of Regeneration and Planning 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.
2022/00077/FUL Received on 26 May 2022.
(p40)
APPLICANT: DS Holdings (Penarth) Ltd c/o agent,
AGENT: Gwen Thomas Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park,
Cardiff, CF23 8RS.
Former Albert Road Church, Penarth.
Change of use to mixed office space, community use spaces and lifestyle uses
(B1a and D1 uses) and external alterations and window
refurbishments/replacements.
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report and an
amendment to Condition 3 as below:
The approved use in the lower basement shall not be carried out during the
hours of 22:00 to 07:30 Monday to Sunday.
The approved use in the ground and first floor shall not be carried out
during the hours of 20:00 to 07:30 Monday to Sundays.
Any internal lighting shall be switched off outside of the specified opening
hours.
Reason:
To ensure that noise and light at unsociable hours is not a nuisance to
surrounding residents and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policies
MD2 (Design of New Developments) and MD7 (Environmental Protection)
of the Local Development Plan.
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Reason for decision
Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2020/01588/FUL Received on 15 September 2022.
(p71)
APPLICANT: N Wilson Police Station, Cowbridge Road, St. Nicholas, CF5 6SH.
AGENT: Mr Sean Taylor ST Planning, 36, Clos Nant Mwlan, Pontprennau, Cardiff,
CF23 8NA.
Police Station, Cowbridge Road, St. Nicholas.
Conversion of building into 3 Apartments.
RESOLVED – T H AT subject to the applicant first entering into a Section 106
Agreement to secure the following:
• Provide an off-site contribution of £82,893.60 towards affordable housing; and
• A clause for the payment of an administration fee of £1657.87 (2% of the
contribution sought), to cover the Council’s costs to negotiate, monitor and
implement the terms of the necessary Section 106 agreement.
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.
2022/00232/FUL Received on 27 October 2022.
(p98)
APPLICANT: Mr Ali Alzahid 36, Pill Street, Cogan, Penarth, CF64 2JS.
AGENT: Mr Somas Kandiah 58B, Clearwater Way, Lakeside, Cardiff, CF23 6DJ.
36, Pill Street, Cogan, Penarth.
Single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension, loft conversion including
rear dormer with alteration to rear garage to convert property into two self-
contained two bed flats with external alterations (Amended roof design to that
approved in 2020/00374/FUL).
REFUSED AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED
By reason of the size, height and depth of the extensions, and their siting directly
adjacent to the garden space and windows of the neighbouring dwelling, the
proposed development would unacceptably enclose and dominate the outlook
from the neighbouring property and would appear as harmfully overbearing. The
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development is therefore contrary to policies MD2 and MD5 of the Vale of
Glamorgan Local Development Plan and the advice within the Council’s
Residential and Householder Development SPG.
Authorise Enforcement Action comprising either:
Demolish the unauthorised extensions,
OR
Physically amend the extensions as constructed so that they align with the
development approved by 2020/00374/FUL.
2022/00918/FUL Received on 11 August 2022.
(p115)
APPLICANT: Glen Thomas Architechture 112 Kimberley Road, Penylan, Cardiff,
CF23 5DN.
AGENT: Mr Richard Wood 112 Kimberley Road, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 5DN.
96, Lavernock Road, Penarth.
Loft conversion with rear dormer. Rear single storey, flat roof extension with first
floor extension. General internal remodel. Modernisation of front porch. Alteration
to front fenestration.
Cllr Ernest withdrew from the meeting before consideration of this item.
DEFERRED for officers to report back with reasons for refusal relating to
overbearing impacts.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED: that
1) the progress made on carbon reduction in the first year of One Planet Cardiff Action be noted
2) the Pathway modelling methodology be approved as a tool for onward monitoring and decision making
3) the refinement and progress of the One Planet Cardiff Action Plan be noted and approved
4) the intention to hold a Climate Change Convention in 2023 be approved
RESOLVED: that
1. the Outline Business Case attached at Confidential Appendix 4 be noted
2. Approval, in principle be given to the offer from AMG (set out as Option 2 in this report) and further described in the Outline Business Case at Confidential Appendix 4, the draft Heads of Terms at Confidential Appendix 5 and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to progress negotiations with AMG and for Legal Services to prepare proposed contractual documentation.
3. It be noted that consultation will be undertaken as follows:
• Public consultation as part of the Council’s budget setting process, and;
• Consultation with affected staff in relation to a potential transfer to AMG under the Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”).
4. It be noted that the findings of the consultation, together with an assessment of best value of the AMG offer will be brought back to Cabinet for consideration as part of a final decision on whether to proceed with the offer from AMG.
Vale of Glamorgan, Governance and Audit Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the contents of the Vale of Glamorgan Council Assurance and Risk
Assessment Review 2021/22 be noted, and the report referred Corporate
Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee with any recommendations /
comments of that Scrutiny Committee referred to Cabinet thereafter.
(2) T H A T the contents of the appended Public Sector Readiness for Net Zero
Carbon by 2030 National Report and the Council’s response be noted, and the
report referred to the Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee and
Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee with any
recommendations / comments referred to Cabinet thereafter for their consideration
and endorsement of the proposed actions to address the recommendation and the
National Study.
No.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development control 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.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED
20/01882/MJR – LLANDAFF
WINDRUSH, 58 PWLLMELIN ROAD
Councillor Michael left the room for consideration of this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest.
Demolition of existing dwelling house and replacement with 23 self-contained residential apartments, contained within four separate blocks with landscaping, access, parking and associate infrastructure.
22/01717/MJR – GRANGETOWN
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS VILLAGE
Councillor Robson left the room for consideration of this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest.
Variation of Condition 2 of 21/02848/MJR to amend the list of approved plans to substitute with the amended plans.
21/02138/MJR – SPLOTT/RUMNEY
CARDIFF COASTAL FLOOD DEFENCES. THE SEVERN ESTUARY COASLINE AND EAST AND WEST BANKS OF THE RIVER RHYMNEY, CARDIFF
Councillor Michael left the room for consideration of this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest.
The Construction of a series of Fluvial and Coastal Flood Defences along the Severn Estuary Coastline and East and West banks of the River Rhymney, to include Rock Armour Revetments, Concrete Erosion Protection Mats, Earth Bunds a Double Flood Gate (at the Rhymney River Motor Boat Sail & Angling Club) and Sheet Piling.
Subject to the following amendments to Condition 5:
No development, including site clearance, shall commence until a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The CEMP shall include details of:
• Construction methods: details of materials, sediment management measures (including if contaminated sediment present); how waste generated will be managed; linked to Construction Method Statement and Contaminated Sediment Sampling Plan or Strategy (subject to separate conditions)
• General Site Management: the construction programme including phasing of development, construction timetable, details of site clearance; details of site construction drainage, containments areas, appropriately sized buffer zones between storage areas (of spoil, oils, fuels, concrete mixing and washing areas) and any watercourse or surface drain, piling type and timings; vehicle access routes over sensitive habitats e.g. saltmarsh and associated protection measures; contaminated sediment plan and strategy.
• Biodiversity Management: details of piling restrictions to avoid disturbance to migratory fish and the fish assemblage; details of saltmarsh habitat protection; measures to avoid disturbance to overwintering and ground nesting birds; invasive species management including link to biosecurity risk assessment and management plan; measures to protect otter and badger during construction and avoidance measures for foraging and commuting bats; Precautionary Working Method Statement for amphibians and reptiles; other species and habitats protection, avoidance and mitigation measures (to include breeding birds, bats, dormouse, water vole and invertebrates). To be informed by update and pre-construction surveys as necessary.
• Soil and Sediment Management: details of topsoil strip, sediment removal, storage and amelioration for re-use. Link to contaminated sediment plan and strategy.
• Measures to ensure new bunds will naturally regenerate or if seeded, the use of locally sourced seeds.
• Control of Nuisances: details of restrictions to be applied during construction including timing, duration and frequency of works; details of measures to minimise noise and vibration including piling activities, for example acoustic barriers; details of dust control measures; measures to control light spill and the conservation of dark skies;
• Resource Management: details of fuel and chemical storage and containment; details of waste generation and its management; details of sediment management; details of water consumption, wastewater and energy use.
• Traffic Management: details of site deliveries, plant on site, wheel washing facilities; site hoardings, dedicated vehicle access routes, construction staff parking, traffic management and habitat protection measures;
• Pollution Prevention: demonstrate how relevant Guidelines for Pollution Prevention and best practice will be implemented, including details of emergency spill procedures and incident response plan; details of how contaminated sediments will be dealt with.
• Details of the persons and bodies responsible for activities associated with the CEMP and emergency contact details.
• Contact details of the Community Liaison Officer who will communicate and coordinate between the construction contractor and local residents.
• Landscape/ecological clerk of works to ensure construction compliance with approved plans and environmental regulations;
• NVC maps to inform construction access routes and compound locations so to avoid sensitive places.
The CEMP shall be implemented as approved during the site preparation and construction phases of the development.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety, protection of the environment and public amenity in accordance with Local Development Plan Policies T5 (Managing Transport Impacts), T6 (Impact on Transport Networks and Services), EN5 (Designated Sites), EN6 (Ecological Networks and Features of Importance for Biodiversity), EN7 (Priority Habitats and Species), EN10 (Water Sensitive Design), and EN13 (Air, Noise, Light Pollution and Land Contamination)”
APPLICATIONS REFUSED
22/011636/MNR – RHIWBINA
LAND TO THE REAR OF CANOLFAN GARDEN AND SHEDS BETWEEN 238 PANTBACH ROAD AND HEOL Y BONT.
Councillor Robson reaffirmed his prejudicial interest and confirmed he would be speaking as a Ward Councillor.
Retention of storage container for Snails Deli.
REASON:
1. The industrial appearance of the storage container, including its scale, form and materials and it’s siting forward of the building line to Heol Y Bont, are out of keeping with the residential character, quality and pattern of development in the surrounding area, resulting in an insensitive and obtrusive feature in the street scene which is detrimental to visual amenity and the character of the area, contrary to policy KP5 (i) of the Cardiff Local Development Plan.
2. The storage container, by virtue of its scale, form, material, siting forward of the building line to Heol Y Bont and projection above the adjacent boundary wall, is unneighbourly and detrimental to the amenities of residents of 1 Heol Y Bont in that it is unsightly and obtrusive when viewed from that property, contrary to policy KP5(x) of the Cardiff Local Development Plan.
3. That the Chief Legal and Democratic Services Officer be authorised to issue an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure the removal of the unauthorised storage container.
22/01707/MNR – SPLOTT
88 SPLOTT ROAD
Councillor Stubbs left the room for consideration of this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest. Councillor Irene Humphreys chaired this item.
Ground floor rear extension, dormer loft conversion, alterations and change of use to use to large SUI Generis house in multiple occupation.
Subject to the following:
Amendment to Condition 5 to read:
The development shall be carried in accordance with the following approved plans.
· CXB3/4/a/b/c/d – Proposed Ground Floor Plan
· CXB3/5/a – Proposed First and Second Floor Plan
· CXB3/6/a/b/c – Proposed Elevations
REASON: To ensure satisfactory completion of the development and for the avoidance of doubt in line with the aims of Planning Policy Wales to promote an efficient planning system.
REASON:
“By virtue of the alterations required to facilitate the use of the property as a house in Multiple Occupation the proposal will provide an insufficient amount of useable amenity space to serve the number of occupiers contrary to Policy KP5: Good Quality and Sustainable Design and Policy H5: Sub-Division or Conversion of Residential Properties of the Cardiff Local Development Plan and the advice contained within the House in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Guidance 2016.
APPLICATIONS DEFERRED
2/01718/MJR - SPLOTT
Moorland road day centre, Moorland Road
RESOLVED – T H A T the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Market Stability Report
2022 as considered by Cabinet on 6th October, 2022 (Minute No. C93 refers) be
approved.
Reason for decision
To ensure that the Market Stability Report had been considered by all Members of
the Council.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT MID-TERM REPORT (REF)
The Leader outlined the report which had been prepared to comply with the CIPFA
Code of Practice and which covered a range of matters as of 30th September, 2022.
The Treasury Management Indicators had been based on the Capital Program
approved at Cabinet on 3rd November, 2022 and included a reprofile of the City Deal
scheme. These indicators also compared the original estimates approved at Council
on 3rd March, 2022 with the revised estimates in 2022/23. The 2021 revised CIPFA
Code of Practice required Local Authorities to adopt a new prudential indicator called
the Liability Benchmark from 2023/24 and this had now been incorporated into the
report. She referred to the investment portfolio section which set the Council's
investment portfolio from 1st April to 30th September, 2022 with the Council
continuing to have regard to security and liquidity of its investments before seeking
the highest return on yield. In terms of debt rescheduling opportunities, these had
been limited due to the current economic climate and therefore no debt rescheduling
had been undertaken to date in the current financial year.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Treasury Management mid-year report for the period 1st April,
2022 to 30th September, 2022 be approved.
(2) T H A T the latest Treasury Management indicators be approved.
No.
Reason for decisions
(1) Having regard to the CIPFA Treasury Management in the Public Services:
Code of Practice.
(2) In acknowledgement that the indicators were included in the Treasury
Management Strategy.
THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN COMMUNITY REVIEW (REF)
The Leader referred to the original Cabinet report dated 30 th April, 2018 which set
out arrangements for conducting a community review in line with the requirements of
the Local (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 for the Vale of Glamorgan to be
commenced in June 2023 due to the timing of the Local Democracy and Boundary
Commission for Wales principal area review for the Vale of Glamorgan and the need
to avoid the risk of voter confusion during the elections to be held in 2021 and 2022.
She had brought the matter before Council to ensure that all Members were aware of
the process and related timescales. The matter would be referred to the Community
Liaison Committee and to all Town and Community Councils in the Vale Glamorgan.
Councillor Dr. Johnson welcomed the review as it was the first opportunity since
2009 to consider whether current arrangements reflected the communities that they
were supposed to serve. He was sure that Town and Community Councils would be
fully engaged in the process as would political parties. He also wanted to ensure
that all constituents played a role in the consultation to make sure that the
Community boundaries that were recommended were based on the size of the Town
and Community Councils.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Vale of Glamorgan Community Review as considered by
Cabinet on 17th November, 2022 (Minute No. C133 refers) be noted.
Reason for decision
In acknowledgement that the final recommendations relating to the Review were a
matter for Council.
COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME (REF)
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Council Tax Reduction Schemes and Prescribed Requirements
(Wales) Regulations SI 2013/3029 (“the Prescribed Requirements Regulations”) and
the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements and Default
Scheme) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 SI 2014/66 be adopted.
(2) T H A T any amendments to Regulations made by the Welsh Government be
reflected in the scheme.
No.
(3) T H A T the national scheme be adopted with the following discretions:-
- That the Extended Payments up to a maximum of 4 weeks be allowed to
continue.
- That the War Widow and War Disablement pensions in assessing income for
Council Tax Reduction continue to be disregarded.
- That Backdated Reductions continue to be allowed for a period up to 26
weeks.
Reason for decisions
(1-3) To enable the Council Tax Reduction Scheme to be approved and in place for
implementation from 1st April, 2023.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to issue
an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1990 (as amended) to require:
(i) The cessation of the use of the Land for the storage of containers,
vehicles, caravans, trailers, vehicle parts, waste building material,
windows, fence panels and posts and other items.
(ii) The removal of the containers, vehicles, caravans, trailers, vehicle
parts, building material, windows, fence panels and posts and other
stored items along with the associated structures and any resultant
debris from the Land in their entirety.
(2) T H A T in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation be
granted to take such legal proceedings as may be required.
Reasons for decisions
(1) It appears to the Council that the above breach of planning control
constituting the change of use of the land to the storage of construction items and
waste, plant/machinery, the siting of a pre-fabricated container and other associated
structures has commenced within the last 10 years and the construction of
unauthorised structures within the last 4 years.
(2) The use of the land for the open-air storage of containers, vehicles,
caravans, trailers, vehicle parts, waste building material, windows, fence panels and
posts and other miscellaneous items along with the construction of structures
associated with the unauthorised use is visually akin to an industrial site. Both the
use and appearance of the site does not reflect the countryside setting of the site’s
locality, fails to preserve or positively contribute to the character of the surrounding
area and are detrimental to the countryside location, resulting in an unacceptable
visual intrusion into the open countryside. Furthermore, the site is readily visible
from the adjoining neighbouring property and is therefore detrimental to the visual
amenities of that property. For these reasons, the development is considered to be
contrary to Policies MD1 and MD2 of the Vale of Glamorgan Local Development
Plan 2011-2026 and does not conform with the aims of PPW.
(3) The items stored on site, namely the boat, vehicles and vehicle components,
likely contain an array of substances, such as petrol, diesel, oil, grease, washer fluid
etc. Vehicle components, such engines, frames, wheels are stored in the open.
Many vehicles are missing external bodyworks, such as bonnets, or the bonnets are
left open. Therefore, many of the components that hold or utilise these substances
are open to the elements. It is therefore not unreasonable to expect that such
substances, especially during periods of wet weather, are incrementally washed
from the components and onto the ground. Furthermore, components which hold
such substances are likely to rust and leak such substances onto the ground. The
nature of which the items are stored is therefore considered likely to result in an
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unacceptable impact on the natural environment from land contamination and the
pollution of surface water.
(4) 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.
(ii) Land at Field Access to the West of Village Farm House, Colwinston -
The report sought authorisation to issue an Enforcement Notice under section 38 of
the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended)
(“the Act”) in respect of the unauthorised demolition of a wall and stile. The
principal issue was considered to be the effect of the works on the character and
appearance of the Colwinston Conservation Area.
The report recommended that an Enforcement Notice be issued requiring the
reinstatement of the wall and stile. Authorisation was also sought to pursue legal
proceedings in the event that the Enforcement Notice was not complied with.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to
issue an Enforcement Notice under Section 38 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended) to require:
(i) The reinstatement of the wall and stile to the field access to the same design
and dimensions and in the same materials as shown in photographs of the
site taken in May 2008.
Reasons for decision
(1) The demolition of the wall and stile fails to preserve or enhance the character
or appearance of the Colwinston Conservation Area. As such the works are in
conflict the Council’s duty under section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Polices SP10 and MD8 of the Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026, as well as with guidance contained within Planning
Policy Wales, TAN12 and TAN24.
(2) 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.
RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report on pages 28 to
30, as determined by the Head of Regeneration and Planning 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.
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2021/01081/FUL Received on 28 June 2022
(p31)
APPLICANT: Wales and West Housing Association, c/o Agent
AGENT: Gwen Thomas Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park,
Cardiff, CF23 8RS
Land at St. Brides Road, Wick
Residential development of 17 no. affordable units, including new access,
landscaping, drainage arrangements and associated works
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.
2021/01710/FUL Received on 23 September 2022
(p80)
APPLICANT: Business Loan Services (UK) Ltd Pension Scheme, C/o Agent,
AGENT: Mr Andrew Ayles, Office 14, 35 Stow Park Circle, Newport, NP20 4HF
Former Eastbrook Methodist Chapel, Chapel Row, Eastbrook, Dinas Powys
Demolition of chapel building and the erection of a dormer bungalow, on-site car
parking and amenity provision and associated development thereto
RESOLVED – T H A T subject to the relevant person(s) first entering into a Section
106 Legal Agreement or undertaking to include the following necessary planning
obligations:
• to pay a financial contribution to the sum of £27,631.20 for an off site
affordable housing contribution.
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.
2022/00294/HYB Received on 21 March 2022
(p106)
APPLICANT: Wales and West Housing, Archway House, 77, Parc Ty Glas,
Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DU
AGENT: Mr Dylan Green Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park,
Cardiff, CF23 8RS
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Land adjacent to Oak Court, Myrtle Close, Penarth
Hybrid planning application comprising of a full application for extra-care
accommodation and associated highways, landscaping and drainage works and
outline application for residential development and associated works with all matters
reserved except for access
RESOLVED – T H A T subject to the applicant first entering into a Section 111
Agreement under the Local Government Act 1972 to require a Section 106
Agreement to be signed on the transfer of the land to secure the following for the
extra care element of the development:
• The extra care scheme shall be delivered and retained as a 100% affordable
housing scheme that shall be occupied by people of 55 year of age and older
only and shall meet the definition of affordable housing in Annex B of the
Welsh Government Technical Advice Note 2 on Affordable Housing or any
future guidance that replaces it;
• £49,460.60 for the extra care building for sustainable transport;
• 0.755% of the project budget set aside for public art;
• The provision of land in the north west of the site (shaded in pink and falling
within the red circle on the above plan in the planning obligations section of
the report) as public open space.
• A clause for the payment of an administration fee of £5,448 (20% of the
application fee), to cover the Council’s costs to negotiate, monitor and
implement the terms of the necessary Section 106 agreement;
APPROVED - Subject to the conditions as contained within the report and it being
noted that the Reserved Matters will be reported back to the Planning Committee.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2022/00802/FUL Received on 4 August 2022
(p175)
APPLICANT: Ms Emma Vidler, Cwrt-yr-ala House , Michealston Le Pit Road,
Michaelston Le Pit, CF64 4HE
AGENT: Mr Eurig Williams, The Bank, 5 Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, Cardiff,
CF15 7RA
Cwrt Yr Ala House, Michaelston Le Pit Road, Michaelston Le Pit
Change of use of partially constructed Boiler House previously consented under
application reg 2018/01334/FUL to provide staff welfare facilities on site ancillary to
the main house.
APPROVED - Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
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Reason for decision
Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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RESOLVED – That the Sub-Committee having considered all the information, and in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance and the Licensing Authority’s own Statement of Licensing Policy, REFUSED the application.
The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and considered the written material. The Sub Committee also considered the Licensing Act 2003 the Section 182 Guidance, the Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment policy.
Members also heard the representations made by South Wales Police and the Licensing Authority and considered all written representations made.
The premises is located in an area covered by a Cumulative Impact Policy that creates the rebuttable presumption that any new or full variation applications for Premises Licences will be refused or limited unless the applicant can successfully demonstrate that granting the application will not add to the cumulative impact in the area. The Sub Committee noted that this policy would apply to this application as it is within the area covered by the policy and proposal would be within the red category of the policy.
The Sub Committee accepted that the applicant offered to amend your application to add additional measures and to remove off-sales. In determining its decision, the Sub Committee considered these amendments and note that the application would still remain in the red category of the cumulative impact policy. The additional measures that offered prior to the meeting today are as follows:
1. Installation of CCTV in accordance with police requirements and training of staff to operate theequipment.
2. Challenge 25 policy for sale of alcohol and staff trained to implement thepolicy.
3. Implement and maintain appropriate record keeping for incidents, refusals and staff training.
4. Alcohol will only be supplied from 11.00 hours to 22.30 hours daily and only as ancillaryto food.It willbe lockedaway andconcealed after22.30 hours.Cans and bottles will be opened and poured into glasses. All glassware will be recyclable plastic. No alcohol will be included in a delivery (Foodonly. The application for the off sale of alcohol was withdrawn during the application.
5. Foodwill includeIndian dishes,Chinese dishesand Kebabs (madein house)
6. Pricing will be high.Minimum £12
7. Intention is to employ 15staff.
8. Two registered door staff will be on duty from 21.00 hours to closing time. During event days the hours of door staff would increase dependent upon starting and finishing times of the individualevents.
9. Food deliveries would be made finishing at closing time. No deliveries of alcohol with or without food. His own drivers would be used and vehicles parked in the car park. No vehicles for delivery would be parked outside the shop area.
10. The dining area inside the premises would be available for dining until closing time.
11. The outside area would be used for dining until 22.30 hours when tables and chairs would be removed and placed inside thepremises.
12. Litterbins wouldbe provided,and regularinspections carriedout toplace litterin the bins.
13. Noticeswould bedisplayed suchas CCTVin operation,times ofclosing andsale of alcoholtimings.
14. The application was for aa closing time of 05.00 the applicant would amend thisto 03.00 hours
Members gave consideration to the Police representations and the video and crime statistic evidence of crime and disorder and other anti-social behaviour within the area. The Sub Committee considered that the granting of this licence would cause additional crime and disorder.
It was not considered that the application had successfully shown that it would not undermine the Licensing Objectives and did not rebut the presumption within the cumulative impact policy. The Applicant did not shown that they would not effectively deal with the issues associated with the sale of alcohol.
The Sub Committee therefore resolved to refuse the application.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales’ (IRPW) draft Annual
Report 2023/24 proposals be noted.
(2) T H A T in light of the cost of living crisis affecting Wales and the wider UK,
the IRPW be reminded that they can consider a freeze in remuneration for Elected
Members of Principal Councils’ salaries for the year 2023/24 (Determinations 1, 2
and 3).
(3) T H A T the Committee’s responses to the consultation questions set out
below be forwarded to the IRPW on behalf of the Council:
Question 1
The Panel has continued to use the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
(ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics as the benchmark for
setting the basic salary of elected members of principal councils. There is a
corresponding proportionate increase proposed for the members of National
Park and Fire and Rescue Authorities. The Panel has continued to refer to the
last published ASHE which was 2021. Do you agree that the basic salary
element should be referenced to the ASHE 2021 data?
Council’s Response
Yes. The Council supports the continued linking of remuneration to Elected
Members’ salaries to ASHE however, the IRPW consider a pay freeze for
Principal Council Elected Members’ salaries for 2023/24.
Question 2
The Panel has made changes to the payment of costs and expenses of
members of community and town councils. Do you agree with the addition of
the “consumables” element?
Council’s Response
No opinion. Matter for Town / Community Councils.
Question 3
The Panel will gather evidence from principal councils to explore whether and
how the workload of elected members has changed to inform future
Determinations. Are you content that the Panel should build this review into its
future work plan and build the evidence base to support decisions?
Council’s Response
Yes. The Council supports this proposal. Any review to evidence base future
determinations should ensure that the basic level of remuneration is justified,
appropriate and reasonable.
Question 4
We have significantly reduced the size of the report this year to concentrate
on key decisions made and intend to make more use of the website to provide
easy to use guidance to users. This approach is also in line with our efforts to
respect the challenges facing us in protecting our planet.
How would you like to access information and guidance from the Panel?
(choose all that apply)
Summary report with links to Social media
detailed guidance
Easy to use guidance notes Information events
Frequently asked questions Other
Website - -
Council’s Response:
The Council welcomes all of the above options however, the use of emails
should also be included as an appropriate method of communication and that
further consideration should be also given to the use of plain English to make
future reports more accessible to the public / wider community.
Question 5
The Panel intend to undertake a series of engagements with all relevant
stakeholders over the next year as part of the development of its forward
planning and building of its evidence and research strategy.
Have you any comments that would help the Panel shape this engagement?
For example, a preference for online polls, the holding of engagement events,
virtual or face to face, which groups should be involved, how do we engage
with prospective candidates etc.
Council’s Response:
The IRPW be requested to consider using a broad range of methods of
engagement with all relevant stakeholders to include face to face and digital
means, dependent on the level of engagement they are seeking at that point
in time.
(4) T H A T the IRPW be also requested to reconsider amending the new format
to include a list of all determinations within a single document, to ensure clarity and
ease of reference.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
(2-4) To provide a response to the consultation by 1st December, 2022.
Swansea, Scrutiny Performance Panel - Climate Change and Nature,
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development control 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.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED.
22/01411/DCH – RADYR
43 PENTWYN
Ground floor and first floor extension with new crossover and carport.
22/01719/MJR – FAIRWATER
CANTONIAN HIGH SCHOOL, FAIRWATER ROAD
Erection of Temporary Replacement School Buildings (Between One and Three Storey in Height), Including Administration, Kitchen/Canteen and School Hall Buildings; Temporary School Car Park and Footpath From Fairwater Road to Doyle Avenue (All Temporary Works) Together With Permanent Enabling Works to Facilitate the Redevelopment of Cantonian High School Comprising Boundary Fencing, Spectator Stand, Installation of Sports Pitches, Multi Use Games Areas and Associated Floodlighting and Fencing, Associated Landscaping, Drainage And Engineering Works.
APPLICATIONS DEFERRED
20/01882/MJR – LLANDAFF
WINDRUSH, 58 PWLLMELIN ROAD
Demolition of existing dwelling house and replacement with 23 self contained residential apartments, contained within four separate blocks, with landscaping, access, parking and associate infrastructure
22/01707/MNR – SPLOTT
88 SPLOTT ROAD, SPLOTT
Ground floor rear extension, dormer loft conversion alterations and change of use to large SUI generis house in multiple occupation.
RESOLVED: that
i) the contract review undertaken by Local Partnerships attached at Confidential Appendix 1 be noted
ii) Approval in principle be given to a relief payment to GLL to assist with mitigating the rise in energy costs during the current financial year capped as set out in Confidential Appendix 2 and authority be delegated to the Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance to authorise payments in line with the methodology and due diligence set out in Confidential Appendix 2.
iii) Agreement in principle be given to the proposal for GLL to acquire energy either directly or indirectly through the Crown Commercial Service and to authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to consider all of the implications as set out in this report and in Confidential Appendix 2 and if the proposal is beneficial to the Council and GLL to make such variations as required to the lease and or the contract.
iv) Agreement in principle be given to the proposal to upgrade the energy infrastructure at each leisure centre to provide lower cost renewable energy subject to approval of a Full Business Case being presented back to a future meeting of Cabinet.
v) Agreement in principle be given to the approach outlined in this report for the modernisation and future operation of Pentwyn Leisure Centre and authorise the preparation of a full business case detailing final costs to be presented back to a future meeting of Cabinet for authority to proceed.