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Council tax collected: 95% across Wales (2025-26).
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Council tax written off: £9 million across Wales (2025-26).
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T Councillor Naomi Marshallsea be nominated for election as Mayor at
the Annual Meeting to be held on 7th May, 2025 and that the Chair use the style of
Mayor or Maer.
(2) T H A T Councillor Carys Stallard be nominated for election as Deputy Mayor
at the Annual Meeting.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) To appoint to the positions as outlined within the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet
Minute No. C281, 6th March, 2025 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the
Council’s Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2025/26 AND UPDATE FOR 2024/25 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet
Minute No. C282, 6th March, 2025 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the
Council’s Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
DRAFT BUDGET 2025/26 AND MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2025/26 TO 2029/30 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet
Minute No. C283, 6th March, 2025 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the
Council’s Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
VALE 2030 – DRAFT VALE OF GLAMORGAN CORPORATE PLAN 2025-30 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet
Minute No. C284, 6th March, 2025 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the
Council’s Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
RENEWAL OF THE FLYING START COMMISSIONED CHILDCARE CONTRACTS (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet
Minute No. C301, 20th March, 2025 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the
Council’s Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
BELLE VUE COMMUNITY CENTRE – TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet
Minute No. C303, 20th March, 2025 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the
Council’s Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
RESHAPING SCRUTINY (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet
Minute No. C314, 10th April, 2025 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the
Council’s Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR DISABILITY ADAPTATION CONTRACTORS (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet
Minute No. C319, 10th April, 2025 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the
Council’s Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED – T H A T the amendments to the Council’s Constitution as detailed in
paragraphs 2.1 to 2.8 of the report be agreed and the Council’s Constitution
amended accordingly.
Reason for decision
To update the Constitution to reflect the Council’s changes in approach to Scrutiny
and to ensure the Council is undertaking a robust approach to good governance.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T following consideration by Governance and Audit Committee, and
Cabinet the revised versions of the Planning Protocol, Scheme of Delegation and
Terms of Reference as contained within the agenda be approved and included within
the Council’s Constitution.
(2) T H A T the protocol be updated should there be changes to the Vale of
Glamorgan Constitution, such as those related to public speaking, site visits or
mandatory training where required.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) Having regard to the contents of the references, discussions at the meeting
and to update the Council’s Constitution.
RESHAPING SCRUTINY (REF)
The Leader presented the report to look at implementing a series of changes to
reform the Council’s existing Scrutiny arrangements to support the monitoring of the
outcomes of the Corporate Plan. They shared that these changes had been in
development since October and had consulted with a significant number of Members
through various Committees such as Democratic Services Committee, Governance
and Audit Committee and Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny
Committee. The Leader stated it was their hope that all 54 Members should be able
to contribute effectively to the decisions being made by the Council. They also
shared reasons for changing in that there needed to be increased opportunities for
the public to participate, as 60% did not feel able to contribute in the Council’s
decision making, and that the Council needed to respond to recommendations from
Audit Wales and the Performance Panel Assessment.
The Leader stated that Cabinet was delayed allowing extra time for the final iteration
to be presented, and that they wanted to change from 5 to 4 Scrutiny Committees to
allow for a focus upon outcomes and not service areas. They also shared around the
history of Task and Finish within the Council, including positive work on period
poverty and school places.
They finally shared that point 22.1 of the report needed further clarity, as the
Committee sizes would be 12 Members on the Start Well Scrutiny Committee and
Live Well Scrutiny Committee, with 13 Members on the Place Scrutiny Committee
and Resources Scrutiny Committee, due to their potentially increased workload, and
that political balance calculations would be circulated to Group Leaders.
Councillor Dr. Johnson stated that considerable consultation had taken place around
the topic, and they had been involved through Group Leaders Meetings and the
Scrutiny Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs Group, but that there was no point in
consulting if not listening in reducing from 5 to 4 Scrutiny Committees, as there was
no evidence merging Committees would help address problems. They shared that
they felt there were too many changes at the same time, which would leave limited
space to evaluate the impact of any changes, and expressed a concern Members
may be unable to see the big picture. They concluded that this was not an attractive
proposition to opposition Members, despite recognising this was a response to the
Panel Performance Assessment.
Councillor Carroll shared that they felt the Cabinet record was unacceptable, and the
Council had an Executive Cabinet system which required opposition and backbench
Members to hold them to account through full and proper scrutiny. He felt that
proposals would lead to a reduction in Scrutiny and increase the workload of
Committees and that he felt the role of Scrutiny drilled into issues in depth, and the
new arrangements would reduce this. Councillor Carroll indicated that his Group
would be unable to support these changes, as he felt they avoid accountability, would
not work, lead to less Scrutiny and performance would deteriorate as a result, whilst
accepting that there were failings in the existing arrangements, such as the long
presentations. He warned the Administration that they would be accountable at the
ballot box in 2 years’ time.
Councillor Godfrey agreed around the need to re-evaluate and improve Scrutiny but
did not see the justification to change from 5 Scrutiny Committees to 4 Scrutiny
Committees.
Councillor Goodjohn noted that the role of presentations was to be undertaken during
Member briefings as part of the future arrangements, and there would be an
opportunity to dig deep into external topics through Task and Finish Scrutiny, which
also presented the opportunity to involve external partners and members of the
public. They indicated that they were satisfied surrounding Committee workloads,
and felt the new arrangements would allow backbench Members to do their job and
shape the Council’s direction, and felt the approach could be increasingly effective as
it encouraged an integrated approach to more meaningful work, with the opportunity
for more people to get involved.
Councillor Hodges shared their experience of Task and Finish Group on school
places, which took a huge amount of time and resources to complete and delivered a
series of recommendations, which the Cabinet at the time refused to look at, so they
were cynical of Cabinet listening to Task and Finish recommendations. However,
nearly all recommendations had been acted upon since. They indicated that this
Task and Finish required a huge amount of input from staff, schools and wider
stakeholders, with a lot depending upon officer time and availability. Councillor
Hodges further stated that he felt Task and Finish should be in person, and that
debate would be better this way rather than virtually. They concluded that they
welcomed the emphasis upon Task and Finish, could provide a potential list of topics,
but did not agree with the reduction in Scrutiny Committees.
Councillor Wilson shared that he had previously chaired 2 Task and Finish groups,
including surrounding the impact of the bedroom tax (2012), which met of multiple
occasions, had significant outside influence and led to changes in the Discretionary
Housing Payment Policy. They recognised that Task and Finish would be an
opportunity to take politics out of situation and focus upon residents. Councillor
Wilson also welcomed the move to introduce pre-Cabinet Scrutiny and believed the
move to 4 Committees supported the Council’s new Corporate Plan.
Councillor Birch expressed that they felt opposition Members would oppose any
changes, and that Task and Finish work could be very useful, sharing examples of
how Schools’ Governing Bodies still use resources from a previous piece of work.
They reflected Members’ preparedness for meetings, and felt it was evident people
had not read papers, meaning presentations were useful in allowing space to gain
further understanding. They also recognised the value in hybrid arrangements and
stated that policy needed a range of Members to contribute, and that the changes
were trying to adjust ways of working to be increasingly effective and efficient, whilst
involving as many people as possible.
Councillor John shared that they were elected during the changes from a Committee
to Executive system and shared around how Members used to take part in Scrutiny
previously. He stated that he felt the “Call-In” process was there to be used by
Members and was currently underutilised. He concluded that all Members should
give the changes a go, that everyone needed to get involved, there had previously
been 4 instead of 5 Scrutiny Committees, and that there should be consideration if in
person or virtually.
Councillor Haines proposed that all Scrutiny Chairs should be from opposition
groups, to which they were advised that this was not possible due to the statutory
requirements as part of the Local Government Measure.
Councillor Ernest shared that they were a Member during the Committee system and
reflected that Task and Finish could be equivalent to Parliamentary Select
Committees, where it could question people deeply and encourage changes.
However, they expressed concern around the capacity for Democratic Services
Officers to support this work.
Councillor Burnett concluded and asked Members to focus upon what was possible,
rather than focusing upon why it would not work and shared that the changes were
being made as only 20% of items were currently leading to robust scrutiny,
presentation / information items should be considered using the briefing process, and
that noting items needed to stop, recognising that Cabinet should not be doing this as
both Cabinet and Scrutiny were being unnecessarily clogged. They finally shared
that co-option was being explored as it was necessary to understanding lived
experiences and the Council needed residents to feel they had an impact.
A Recorded Vote took place as follows:
Members For Against Abstain
Anne Asbrey √
Julie Aviet √
√
Gareth Ball
√
Rhiannon Birch
Bronwen Brooks √
Gillian Bruce √
Ian Buckley √
Lis Burnett √
Samantha Campbell √
George Carroll √
Christine Cave √
Charles Champion √
Janice Charles √
Millie Collins √
Pamela Drake √
Anthony Ernest √
Russell Godfrey √
Emma Goodjohn √
Ewan Goodjohn √
Stephen Haines √
Howard Hamilton √
Sally Hanks √
William Hennessy √
Nic Hodges √
Mark Hooper √
Catherine Iannucci-Williams √
Gwyn John √
Dr. Ian Johnson √
Susan Lloyd-Selby √
Belinda Loveluck-Edwards √
Julie Lynch-Wilson √
Kevin Mahoney √
Michael Morgan √
Naomi Marshallsea √
Helen Payne √
Elliot Penn √
Sandra Perkes √
Ian Perry √
Joanna Protheroe √
Ruba Sivagnanam √
Carys Stallard √
Neil Thomas √
Rhys Thomas √
Steffan Wiliam √
Margaret Wilkinson √
Eddie Williams √
Mark Wilson √
Nicholas Wood √
TOTAL 29 18 1
Following the Recorded Vote it was subsequently
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the proposed changes to Scrutiny arrangements be approved
(2) T H A T the policies identified (Appendix D to the report) be agreed and
updated to reflect any changes in Scrutiny arrangements which complied with
legislation and statutory guidance.
(3) T H A T the calendar of meetings (Appendix E) be updated to give effect to
changes in Scrutiny arrangements.
(4) T H A T a commitment to review the implementation of any proposed
arrangements after approximately 12 months of implementation to ensure the desired
outcomes of Reshaping Scrutiny were being achieved and to consider any
amendments which may be required be endorsed.
Reason for decisions
(1-4) Having regard to the contents of the reference and discussions at the meeting.
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.
2021/00075/FUL Received on 4 February 2021
(P. 48)
APPLICANT: Mr John Crockford 20 Gwern Close , Cardiff, CF5 6XL
AGENT: Mr Ieuan Williams Gate House, Beechwood Court, Long Toll, Woodcote,
RG8 0RR
Land West of St. Lythans
Two livestock buildings with access from highway.
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall begin no later than five 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:
Noise Impact Assessment dated 9 September 2022, received 12 September
PL (00) 00 LOCATION PLAN
PL (00) 01 PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT (revised)
PL (00) 02 PROPOSED SITE CONTEXT (revised)
RAC9002-1 Livestock Buildings Elevations and layout
RAC9002-3 Visibility splay
Planning Application for Two Livestock Buildings and Access off the Highway
(redacted) dated October 2023
Received 12 January 2024
Green Infrastructure Statement received 21 June 2024
A Dispersion Modelling Study of the Impact of Odour dated 16 January 2025,
received 23 January 2025
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. Prior to the commencement of development, a method statement for the
removal and translocation of the hedgerow adjacent to the adopted highway
and as indicated in plan no. RAC9002-3 Visibility splay shall be submitted to
and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:
To ensure no detrimental impact to the wider visual amenities and to comply
with policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New
Development) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
4. No development or site clearance shall take place until there has been
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a
scheme of landscaping, calculated at a ratio of 3:1 for hedgerow planting, to
include detail of any additional planting, including native tree planting, their
location and species. The scheme shall include indications of all existing trees
(including spread and species) and hedgerows on the land, identify those to
be retained and set out measures for their protection throughout the course of
development.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, and to ensure compliance with the terms
of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built and Natural
Environment), MG17 (Special Landscape Areas), MD1 (Location of New
Development) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local
Development Plan.
5. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of
landscaping secured under conditions 3 and 4 shall be carried out in the first
planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the buildings or the
completion of the development, whichever is the sooner; and 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
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), MG17 (Special Landscape Areas) and MD1 (Location
of New Development) of the Local Development Plan
6. Prior to the first beneficial use of the buildings hereby approved, the first 10m
of the access track adjacent to the adopted highway shall be finished in a
bound material and retained in perpetuity.
Reason:
To ensure no egress of loose material to the adopted highway and to comply
with policy MD2 (Design of New Development) of the adopted Vale of
Glamorgan Local Development Plan.
7. The access gate, adjacent to the public highway, shall open inwards and
away from the adopted highway and shall remain as such in perpetuity.
Reason:
To ensure no detrimental impact to highway safety and to comply with policy
MD2 (Design of New Development) of the Vale of Glamorgan Local
Development Plan.
8. The biodiversity enhancement measures set out in the Green Infrastructure
Statement (dated June 2024) shall be carried out in full prior to the first
beneficial occupation or use of the development and thereafter retained in
accordance with the approved details whilst the development remains in
existence.
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.
9. The development hereby approved shall be occupied and managed for the
lifetime of the development in accordance with the details as provided within
the 'Dispersion Modelling Study of the Impact of Odour', received 23 January
2025.
Reason
To protect neighbouring amenities from odour and to ensure compliance with
policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New Development)
of the Local Development Plan.
10. Prior to the commencement of development, a programme for the
management of all forms of waste shall be submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out
in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development
hereby approved.
Reason:
To ensure no detrimental impact to nearby habitats, watercourses and the
balance of species within them and to comply with policy SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
Reason for decision
The decision to recommend planning permission has been taken in accordance with
Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires that,
in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with
the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
Development Plan for the area comprises the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040.
Having regard to Policies SP1 – Delivering the Strategy, SP9 – Minerals, SP10 –
Built and Natural Environment, MG17 – Special Landscape Areas, MG22 –
Development in Minerals Safeguarding Areas, MD1 - Location of New Development,
MD2 - Design of New Development, MD7 - Environmental Protection, MD9 -
Promoting Biodiversity and MD17 - Rural Enterprise of the Local Development Plan,
Future Wales – the National Plan 2040, Planning Policy Wales and the relevant
Technical Advice Notes and Supplementary Guidance, the development is
considered acceptable in respect of the principle of its location, neighbour amenity,
highway safety, visual and landscape amenity and in all other respects.
Having regard to the Council’s duties under the Equality Act 2010 the proposed
development 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.
2021/00852/FUL Received on 17 June 2021
(P. 87)
APPLICANT: Filco Supermarkets 19 Boverton Road, Llantwit Major, CF61 1XZ
AGENT: Mr Peter Lee P J Lee Architect LTD, 2, Court Road, Bridgend, CF31 1BN
Filco, 2, High Street, Cowbridge
Proposed ground floor extension to the Filco Foodstore and External Alterations at
2 High Street and Proposed conversion and extension of redundant 1st floor retail
storage space into office accommodation with rear terrace roof garden and
associated steps and external alterations at 4 High Street
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall begin no later than five 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:
15090 SV 00 003 Topographic survey
15090 SV 00 010 Existing Ground Floor plan
15090 SV 00 011 Existing First Floor plan
15090 SV 00 015 Existing Roof plan
15090 SV 00 031 Section A
15090 SV 00 032 Section B
15090 SV 00 033 Section C
15090 SV 00 041 Existing front Elevation
15090 SV 00 042 Existing Rear Elevation
15090 SV 00 043 Existing N.2 Side Elevation
15090 SV 00 044 Existing N.4 Side Elevation
Received 17 June 2021
17460 PL 01 -C Design and Access Statement (except for drawing numbers)
received 9 April 2024
17460 PL 01-C Heritage Impact Assessment received 29 April 2024
Proposed Site & Ground Floor 17460 PL 00110F
Proposed First Floor 17460 PL 00111E
Proposed First Floor Level 17460 PL 70111E
Proposed Roof Plan 17460 PL 00115D
Proposed Section A-A 17460 PL 00131D
Proposed Rear Elevation EV 03 17460 PL 00143E
Proposed Side Elevation EV 04 17460 PL 00144E
Extension Facade - Section Profiles 17460 PL 20401B
Received 14 May 2024
17460 PL 00 142 G PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION EV 02
17460 PL 00 101 DRAWING INDEX – Site Location Plan
17460 PL 00 141 J PROPOSED SIDE ELEVATION EV 01
Received 18 July 2024
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 part of the first floor of the premises shall be used for residential uses
falling within use classes C3, C5 or C6 (including any other purpose in class C
of the schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987
(or in any provision equivalent to that class in any statutory instrument
revoking and re-enacting that order with or without modification).
Reason:
Due to the flood risk identified on the site and to ensure compliance with the
terms of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD1 (Location of New
Development) of the Local Development Plan.
4. Notwithstanding the submitted details, prior their use on site, a schedule and
samples of materials to be used in the construction of the development,
including RAL colours for paint finishes, 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.
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.
5. Notwithstanding the submitted plans and details, prior to the commencement
of development, details of the proposed windows and doors, including section
drawings of a minimum 1:10 including elevations, vertical and horizontal
sections with larger scale details to sufficiently describe the proposed units,
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 shall thereafter be so retained.
Reason:
To safeguard the wider visual amenities of the conservation area, as required
by Policies SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) and MD8(Historic
Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
6. The rooflights hereby approved shall be installed as flush fitting Conservation
Style rooflights.
Reason:
To preserve the character of the Conservation Area and to comply with
policies SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) and MD8 (Historic
Environment) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
7. Notwithstanding the submitted plans and details, prior to the commencement
of development, full details of the louvres, including a section drawing 1:20,
shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The louvres shall be completed in accordance with the approved details and
shall thereafter be so retained.
Reason:
To safeguard both neighbouring privacy and the visual amenities of the
conservation area, as required by Policies MD2 (Design of New
Development), SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) and MD8 (Historic
Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
8. Any part of the staff room window that is below 1.7m in height above the level
of the floor in the room that it serves 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.
9. The flat roof areas of the proposed development shall not be used as a
storage area, balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area.
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.
10. The biodiversity enhancement measures set out in plan ref: pl 00111
'Proposed First Floor Plan' shall be carried out in full prior to the first beneficial
occupation or use of the development and thereafter retained in accordance
with the approved details whilst the development remains in existence.
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.
11. No development shall commence, including any works of demolition, until a
Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to,
and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The CEMP shall
include the following details:
i) the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors;
ii) loading and unloading of plant and materials;
iii) storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development;
iv) the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative
displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate;
v) wheel washing facilities;
vi) measures to control and mitigate the emission of dust, smoke, other
airborne pollutants and dirt during construction;
vii) a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and
construction works.
viii) hours of construction;
ix) lighting;
x) management, control and mitigation of noise and vibration;
xi) odour management and mitigation;
xii) diesel and oil tank storage areas and bunds;
xiii) how the developer proposes to accord with the Considerate Constructors
Scheme (www.considerateconstructorsscheme.org.uk) during the course of
the construction of the development; and
xiii) a system for the management of complaints from local residents which will
incorporate a reporting system.
xiv) details of how the adjacent watercourse and any habitats will be
safeguarded during construction.
The construction of the development shall be undertaken in accordance with
the approved CEMP.
Reason:
To ensure that the construction of the development is undertaken in a
neighbourly manner and in the interests of the protection of amenity and the
environment and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy / Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) / MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local
Development Plan.
12. No development or any demolition shall take place until a method statement
has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority, which shall include:
i) Details of development and construction methods (to include details of any
scaffolding and their location) and measures to be taken to minimise the
impact of any works on the adjacent river and its habitats;
ii) Details on how the river will be protected from both direct pollution and
indirect via run-off and any migrated materials from the site;
iii) Details of construction hours;
iv) Details on any lighting, which should ensure that the river is unlit in the
evenings and overnight to allow passage of Otters and European Eels.
The proposed development shall be completed in accordance with the
approved method statement and shall be retained at all times in accordance
with the approved details.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MG19 (Sites and Species of European
Importance) of the Local Development Plan.
13. No surface water from any increase in the roof area of the building /or
impermeable surfaces within its curtilage shall be allowed to drain directly or
indirectly to the public sewerage system.
Reason:
To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the
health and safety of existing residents and ensure no pollution of or detriment
to the environment and to comply with policy SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) of
the Local Development Plan.
14. No development shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or
successors in title, has secured agreement for a written scheme of historic
environment mitigation which has been submitted by the applicant and
approved by the local planning authority. Thereafter, the programme of work
will be fully carried out in accordance with the requirements and standards of
the written scheme.
Reason:
To identify and record any features of archaeological interest discovered
during the works, in order to mitigate the impact of the works on the
archaeological resource and to comply with policy SP1 (Delivering the
Strategy) of the Local Development Plan.
Reason for decision
The decision to recommend planning permission has been taken in accordance with
Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires that,
in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with
the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
Development Plan for the area comprises the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040.
Having regard to Policies SP1 – Delivering the strategy, SP4 – Affordable Housing
Provision, SP6 – Retail, SP10 – Built and Natural Environment, MG12 – Retail
Hierarchy, MG14 – Non A1 Retail Uses within Town and District Retail Centres, MD2
- Design of New Development, MD5 – Development Within Settlement Boundaries,
MD7 – Environmental Protection, MD8 – Historic Environment and MD9 Promoting
Biodiversity of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011- 2026,
and the advice contained within the Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance on
Residential and Householder Development (2018), Parking Standards (2019),
Cowbridge Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, Future Wales: The
National Plan 2040, Chapter 3 – Strategic and Spatial Choices Planning Policy
Wales 12th Edition (2024), and Technical Advice Note 12- Design (2016), 15 –
Development and Flood Risk (2004), 24 – The Historic Environment (2017), the
development is considered acceptable in terms of its principle, scale, design and
visual impact, as well as its impact on neighbours, flooding, parking provision and
biodiversity enhancement provision.
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.
2024/00832/FUL Received on 16 September 2024
(P. 125)
APPLICANT: Mrs Bevan 30 Forge Road, Port Talbot, Glamorgan, SA13 1NU
AGENT: Mr Geraint John Office 16 (House 1, 2nd Floor), The Maltings, East Tyndall
Street, Cardiff, CF24 5EA
Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 9 Boverton Road, Llantwit Major
Application for the change of use from Lloyds Bank (A2) to Dominos (A3)
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall begin no later than five 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:
14015-AEW-PJ006011-00-DR-0003
14015-AEW-PJ006011-00-DR-PRELIM-0001
14015-AEW-PJ006011-XX-DR-0004
14015-AEW-PJ006011-XX-DR-0006
14015-AEW-PJ006011-XX-SP-0001
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. The biodiversity enhancement measures set out in Green Infrastructure
Statement shall be carried out in full prior to the first beneficial occupation or
use of the development and thereafter retained in accordance with the
approved details whilst the development remains in existence.
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.
4. No construction work associated with the development hereby approved shall
take place on the site on any Sunday or Bank Holiday or on any other day
except between the following hours:
Monday to Friday 0800 – 1800
Saturday 0800 – 1800
Unless such work is:
(a) associated with an emergency (relating to health and safety or
environmental issues);
(b) carried out with the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:
To safeguard the amenities of local residents, and to ensure compliance with
the terms of Policy / Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD7
(Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
5. Prior to beneficial use of the premises as hereby approved, the equipment to
control the emission of fumes and odour from the premises shall be installed
in accordance with approved details Specification and EMAQ Report Quote
reference EH30926; 14015-AEW-PJ006011-XX-DR-0004 / 14015-AEW-
PJ006011-XX-SP-0001. All equipment installed as part of the scheme shall
thereafter be operated and maintained in accordance with the approved
details for as long as the use continues.
Reason
To ensure that the amenities of occupiers of other premises in the vicinity are
safeguarded and to ensure the development accords with Policy / Policies
SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local
Development Plan.
6. No staff shall be on site outside the hours of 07:00 to 00:00 Monday to
Sundays.
Reason:
To safeguard residential amenity, and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) / MD2 (Design of New Developments)
and MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
7. The use hereby permitted shall not be open to pick up customers or delivery
drivers outside of the following hours:
07:00 to 23:00 on Monday to Sunday
Reason:
To safeguard residential amenity and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policy MD2 (Design of New Development) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
8. The premises shall be used for hot food takeaway and for no other purpose
(including any other purpose in class A3 of the schedule to the Town and
Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (or in any provision equivalent to
that class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that order with
or without modification).
Reason:
To control the precise nature of the use of the site, and to ensure compliance
with the terms of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD2 (Design of New
Developments), MD5 (Development Within Settlement Boundaries) and MD7
(Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
9. Within 6 weeks of the first operation of the extraction units hereby approved, a
post installation noise assessment shall be undertaken. Details of the test
results shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority within 14 days of the
test date together with any details of mitigation should the units not achieve
the required overall rating figure of -10dB below the background noise level
(L90) at 1 metre from the boundary of the nearest noise sensitive receptor at
day and night. Any mitigation identified within the submission shall be
undertaken within 14 days of the date of submission of the results with further
acoustic measurements submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval
in writing.
Reason:
To safeguard residential amenity and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policy MD2 (Design of New Development) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the adopted Local Development Plan.
Reason for decision
The decision to recommend planning permission has been taken in accordance with
Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires that,
in determining a planning application the determination must be in accordance with
the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The
Development Plan for the area comprises the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local
Development Plan 2011-2026 and Future Wales – the National Plan 2040.