Council homes, social and affordable housing, homelessness and private renting.
What councils do
Councils must help people who are homeless or about to lose their home, find temporary places to stay, and plan for new affordable homes. Some councils own and manage council housing; in others, housing associations do.
Who decides
The Cabinet member for housing leads, with big decisions at Cabinet. Housing plans and rent levels for council homes go to the Cabinet or full Council.
Having a say
If you're at risk of losing your home, contact the council's housing options team as early as possible: the law says it must help. For wider issues, contact your councillors.
In numbers
Welsh councils plan to spend £327 per person on this in 2026-27.
It ranges from £177 in Pembrokeshire to £479 in Swansea.
Homelessness prevented: 61% across Wales (2025-26).
Homelessness relieved: 27% across Wales (2025-26).
People in temporary accommodation: 33 per 10,000 people across Wales (31 July 2026).
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the recruitment and selection arrangements as described for the
position in the body of the report be approved.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive, in
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consultation with the Leader, relevant Cabinet Member and Head of Human
Resources and Organisational Development to progress:
• advertising the position;
• progressing the necessary arrangements for long-listing and any necessary
• assessment of candidates in advance of shortlisting;
• drawing up a final short-list for interviews, the interviews of which will be
• undertaken by future meetings of this Committee, and to;
• agree costings and resource requirements relating to the processes
required to
• pursue the recruitment and selection processes.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure the appointments are progressed in accordance with the
requirements of the Council's Constitution.
(2) To allow matters to be progressed in advance of the final stage of
recruitment.
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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.
2024/00846/FUL Received on 19 September 2024
(P. 31)
APPLICANT: Mr J McQuade The Retreat, Penyturnpike Road, CF64 4HG
AGENT: Mr Richard Whitaker 43 Plas Saint Andresse, Penarth Haven, Penarth,
CF64 1BW
Hillcroft, Heol-y-cawl, Dinas Powys
Proposed subdivision of single dwelling to three dwellings with extensions to rear.
The application was required to be determined by Planning Committee under the
Council’s approved scheme of delegation because the application had been called in
for determination by Councillor Cowpe for the following summarised reasons:
• Access road was narrow and parking difficult,
• Access to existing garage would be restricted,
• Neighbours had raised concerns, and
• Impact on wildlife.
Following the matter being addressed at the meeting, a Member put forward a
Motion to refuse the officer’s recommendations and the application which was duly
seconded. Subsequently, a request was made by another Member for a Recorded
Vote on the Motion, with the vote having taken place as follows:
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Members For Against Abstain
Julie Aviet √
Gillian Bruce √
Ian Buckley √
Christine Cave √
Janice Charles √
Marianne Cowpe √
Pamela Drake √
Anthony Ernest √
Wendy Gilligan √
Nic Hodges √
Helen Payne √
Ian Perry √
Carys Stallard √
Neil Thomas √
Eddie Williams √
Mark Wilson √
TOTAL 7 7 2
Due to the vote being tied, the Chair used his casting vote against the Motion and
therefore the Motion was not carried.
Subsequently, a Motion was put forward to approve the officer’s recommendations
and to approve the application. A request was made for a Recorded Vote on the
Motion, with the vote having taken place as follows:
Members For Against Abstain
Julie Aviet √
Gillian Bruce √
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Ian Buckley √
Christine Cave √
Janice Charles √
Marianne Cowpe √
Pamela Drake √
Anthony Ernest √
Wendy Gilligan √
Nic Hodges √
Helen Payne √
Ian Perry √
Carys Stallard √
Neil Thomas √
Eddie Williams √
Mark Wilson √
TOTAL 7 7 2
Due to the vote being tied, the Chair used his casting vote for the Motion and
therefore the Motion was carried.
Councillor Cowpe wanted it noted that she felt she had not been given the
opportunity to come back in, as part of the Committee’s discussions and following
her previous questions and comments on this matter and wanted to object to this.
She had wished to provide additional valid reasons why the application should be
refused (following those raised by Councillor Cave and others). The Chair
apologised for this oversight and noted her objection but also stated that there had
been a lengthy debate on this single application, which had included contributions
from the Member concerned, and therefore it was time to move to the vote.
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall begin no later than twenty four months from the date of
this decision.
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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 unless otherwise required by any other
condition relating to this permission:
Hillcroft Location Plan
541-P08 Rev E Proposed Site Plan
541-P09 Rev A Proposed Ground Floor Plan
541-P10 Rev B Proposed First Floor Plan
541-P11 Rev B Proposed Roof Plan
541-P12 Rev E Proposed Elevations (Sheet 01)
541-P13 Rev C Proposed Elevations (Sheet 02)
541-P14 Rev B Proposed Site Sections
541-P15 Rev A Demolitions Ground Floor Plan
541-P16 Rev A Demolitions First Floor Plan
541-P17 Rev A Demolition Roof Plan
541-SK01 Verge Detail Bat Access
Green Infrastructure Statement (By TDA October 2024)
Design and Access Statement and Heritage Impact Assessment Revision B
(18th September 2024)
Predevelopment Tree Survey & Assessment (by TDA and dated December
2022)
Tree Constraints Plan (by TDA and dated December 2022)
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal V2 by Acer Ecology (February 2023)
Dusk Emergence Bat Surveys (By Grounded Trees & Ecology conducted
August and September 2023)
Letter titled Biodiversity Mitigation & Enhancement Strategy (By Soltys
Brewster Ecology and dated 29th August 2024)
Development Viability by CTD Consult November 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. Each dwelling hereby permitted shall be used for a residential dwelling (C3
Use Class) and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in 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
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with the terms of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) of the Local
Development Plan.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of schedule 2, Part 1, classes A, B, C, D, E
and H and Part 2, class A of the Town and Country Planning (General
Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended for Wales) (or any order
revoking and re-enacting that order with or without modification), the
development hereby approved shall not be altered in any way other than
those expressly authorised by this permission.
Reason:
To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the scale of development
and to ensure compliance with Policy MD2 (Design of New Developments)
and MD8 (Historical Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
5. No works to which this consent relates shall commence until an appropriate
programme of historic building recording and analysis (level 2) has been
secured and implemented in accordance with a written scheme of
investigation which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local
planning authority.
Reason:
As the building is of architectural and cultural significance the specified
records are required to mitigate impact in accordance with Policy MD8-
Historical Environment of the Local Development Plan.
6. Notwithstanding the submitted details, the following details and samples to be
used in the construction of the development hereby approved shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
i.) stone covering for parking area (including delineation of parking spaces)
ii.) natural slate and ridge tiles for roofs
iii) windows, flush fitting rooflights, doors and gates including opening
surrounds
iv) render (including colour)
v) finishing materials for adjacent garage following demolition of garage on
site.
vi) Details of the proposed dormers at 1:10 scale
vii) Details of new stone boundary wall (to plot 03) including sample panel.
viii) Finishing details for elevation of adjacent garage wall following demolition.
ix) Boundary Treatments
x) wall adjacent Heol y Cawl at the junction of the access and adjacent
property.
The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details
prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved.
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Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, as required by Policies SP1 (Delivering
the Strategy), MD2 (Design of New Development), SP10 (Built and Natural
Environment) and MD8 (Historic Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
7. Any part of the bedroom window (room 04) of plot 01 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 Policy MD2 (Design of New
Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
8. No part of any flat roof area shall 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 Policy MD2 Design of New
Developments of the Local Development Plan.
9. Notwithstanding the submitted details 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, to include details of
replacement trees 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), MD2 (Design of New
Developments) and MD8 (Historic Environment) ] of the Local Development
Plan.
10. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of
landscaping 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.
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Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, and to ensure compliance with the terms
of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD2 (Design of New
Developments) and MD8 (Historic Environment) ] of the Local Development
Plan.
11. Prior to the first beneficial occupation of the development, a Biodiversity
Enhancement Strategy addressing enhancement measures shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved
strategy and timings set out within and thereafter retained in accordance with
the approved details whilst the development remains in existence. The
Strategy shall include the following:
a) Details of any bird/bat box provision
b) Details of any landscaping features
c) Details of any additional ecological enhancements
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local
Development Plan.
12. The parking spaces identified on plan number 541-P08 Rev E Proposed Site
Plan shall be allocated to each dwelling in accordance with a scheme to be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. A
minimum of 2no. spaces shall be provided to each dwelling and spaces
number 6 and 7 on the above plan shall be allocated to one of the dwellings
(and including another space). Thereafter, the parking shall be adhered to in
perpetuity.
Reason:
To ensure each dwelling has an adequate level of off-street parking in
accordance with Policy MD2 of the Vale of Glamorgan Local Development
Plan.
13. Prior to the first beneficial occupation of each dwelling hereby permitted, the
cycle parking identified on plan number 541-P08 Rev E Proposed Site Plan
shall have been provided. Thereafter it shall be maintained as such in
perpetuity.
Reason:
In the interest of promoting sustainable modes of transport in accordance with
Policies MD1-Location of New Development and MD2-Design of New
Development of the Local Development Plan.
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14. 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.
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 MD7
(Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
2024/00899/CAC Received on 19 September 2024
(P. 80)
APPLICANT: Mr J McQuade The Retreat, Penyturnpike Road, Dinas Powys,
CF64 4HG
AGENT: Mr Richard Whitaker 43 Plas Saint Andresse, Penarth Haven, Penarth,
CF64 1BW
Hillcroft, Heol-y-cawl, Dinas Powys
Proposed subdivision of single dwelling to three dwellings with extensions to rear.
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APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The demolition works hereby permitted shall begin no later than five years
from the date of this decision.
Reason:
To comply with the requirements of the Historic Environment (Wales) Act
2023.
2. The demolition works only relate to the garage identified on the following
approved plans and documents:
Location Plan
541-P15 Rev A Demolitions Ground Floor Plan.
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.
2025/00033/FUL Received on 17 April 2025
(P. 96)
APPLICANT: Mr George Martin & Family C/o Agent,
AGENT: Mr Andrew Vaughan-Harries The Planning Studio, Hayston Bridge,
Johnston, Haverfordwest, SA62 3HJ
Existing yard, opposite April Cottage, Drope Terrace, Drope, St Georges Super
Ely
The provision of one gypsy traveller pitch incorporating one static caravan, one
touring caravan and day/utility room, two parking spaces, retention of boundary
fencing, installation of private treatment plant and ecological enhancements (partly
retrospective).
The application was required to be determined by Planning Committee under the
Council’s approved scheme of delegation because the application was of a nature
that was not covered by the scheme of delegation.
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following
approved plans and documents unless otherwise required by another
condition on this permission:
02e - Existing Location and Block Plans
03e - Overall Site Plan
04d - Site Plan
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05a Utility Room Details
06 Aerial Photograph
07 Treatment Plant Details
08a - Foul Drainage and Location of Site Plan Percolation Test Holes
Planning Statement and Justification Report REV A (8th May 2025)
Appendix A – Supporting letter from Travelling Ahead
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Advice and Advocacy Service dated 20th August
2024 - Confidential
Appendix B – Appeal Decisions
Appendix C Rev A - Green Infrastructure Statement
Appendix D - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
Noise Assessment by inacoustics 31st March 2025
Site Infiltration Results
Herringbone Soakaway Size v2 dated 12/06/2025
Soakaway system for Bespoke Treatment Plant
Options for Soakaways from Private Treatment Plant
Brochure Tricel Novo Wastewater Treatment
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.
2. The site shall not be occupied by any persons other than gypsies and
travellers as defined by Welsh Government Circular 005/2018 - "Planning for
Gypsy, Traveller and Showpeople Sites" or subsequent guidance that
supersedes this Circular.
Reason:
The residential use of the site in this rural location would not be permitted
unless occupied by a Gypsy or Traveller, and in order to ensure that the site is
kept available to meet the needs of other Gypsies or Travellers, in accordance
with Policies SP1-Delivering the Strategy, SP10-Built and Natural
Environment, MD1-Location of New Development and MD18-Gypsy and
Traveller Accommodation of the Local Development Plan.
3. When the land ceases to be occupied by a gypsy or traveller person, the use
shall cease and all caravans, structures, materials and equipment brought on
to or erected on the land or works undertaken to it in connection with the use,
shall be removed and the land shall be restored to its condition before the
development took place within 6 calendar months of that date.
Reason:
To reflect the circumstances that justify the grant of planning permission and
in accordance with Policies SP10-Built and Natural Environment, MD1-
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Location of New Development and MD2-Design of New Development of the
Local Development Plan.
4. No more than 2 caravans, as defined in the Caravan Sites and Control of
Development Act 1960 and the Caravan Sites Act 1968, comprising of 1 static
caravan and 1 touring caravan shall be stationed on the site at any time. Any
caravans positioned on the site shall be capable of being lawfully moved on
the public highway, without division into separate parts.
Reason:
To define the scope of the permission and in the interests of visual amenity in
accordance with Policy MD2 (Design of New Development) of the Vale of
Glamorgan Local Development Plan.
5. Within three months of the date of this permission the approved foul drainage
system with a soakaway based on the submitted "Herringbone Soakaway
Size v2 dated 12/06/2025" shall have been provided on site in accordance
with the full details hereby approved.
Thereafter the site shall only be occupied by 6no. people maximum unless
alternative details of a foul drainage scheme for the site have been submitted
to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the
approved system shall be provided on site prior to any increase in occupancy
and maintained as such in perpetuity.
Reason:
To ensure no detriment to the environment and to comply with the terms of
Policy MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
6. No commercial or business activities shall take place on the land, including
the storage of materials, nor shall any vehicle over 3.5 tonnes be stationed,
parked or stored on the site.
Reason:
In the interests of the character and appearance of the site and conserving the
rural character and appearance of the area, in accordance with Policies MG17
and MD1 of the Vale of Glamorgan Local Development Plan.
7. No further ground breaking works shall commence until the Local Planning
Authority have been informed in writing of the name of a professionally
qualified archaeologist who is to be present during the undertaking of any
excavations in the development area so that a watching brief can be
conducted. No work shall commence until the Local Planning Authority has
confirmed in writing that the proposed archaeologist is suitable. A copy of the
watching brief report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority within
two months of the archaeological fieldwork being completed.
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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 ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) and MD8
(Historic Environment) of the Local Development Plan.
8. Notwithstanding the submitted plans and details, within 56 days of the date of
this permission, Ecological Mitigation Measures for both construction and
operation of the approved development and based on all areas identified in
section 5.3 and 5.4 of the submitted Preliminary Ecological Appraisal including
a timetable for their implementation shall be submitted to the Local Planning
Authority for their approval in writing. The development and further
construction works shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the
approved strategy and timings set out within and thereafter retained in
accordance with the approved details whilst the development remains in
existence.
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and biodiversity and to ensure compliance with
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD7 (Environmental Protection) and
MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local Development Plan.
9. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of
landscaping on plans 03e - Overall Site Plan and 04d Site Plan 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), MD1 (Location of
New Development), MD2 (Design of New Developments) and MD9
(Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local Development Plan.
10. The 2m high wooden boarded fence erected on the eastern boundary of the
site adjacent the boundary with the A4232 road shall be maintained and
retained as such as long as the site is being used as a gypsy/traveller pitch.
Reason:
In the interest of the amenity of the occupiers in accordance with Policy MD2-
Design of New Development and MD7-Environmental Protection in the Local
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Development Plan.
11. Within 56 days of the date of this permission an assessment of the nature and
extent of contamination shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority. This assessment must be carried out by or under
the direction of a suitably qualified competent person * in accordance with
BS10175 (2011) Code of Practice for the Investigation of Potentially
Contaminated Sites and shall assess any contamination on the site, whether
or not it originates on the site.
The report of the findings shall include:
(i) a desk top study to identify all previous uses at the site and potential
contaminants associated with those uses and the impacts from those
contaminants on land and controlled waters. The desk study shall establish a
‘conceptual site model’ (CSM) which identifies and assesses all identified
potential source, pathway, and receptor linkages;
(ii) an intrusive investigation to assess the extent, scale and nature of
contamination and monitor the site for the presence of gases** which may be
present.
(iii) an assessment of the potential risks to:
- human health,
- groundwaters and surface waters
- adjoining land,
- property (existing or proposed) including buildings, crops, livestock, pets,
woodland and service lines and pipes,
- ecological systems,
- archaeological sites and ancient monuments; and
- any other receptors identified at (i)
(iv) an appraisal of remedial options, and justification for the preferred
remedial option(s).
All work and submissions carried out for the purposes of this condition must
be conducted in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agency’s
‘Model procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11’
(September 2004) and the WLGA / WG / NRW guidance document ‘Land
Contamination: A guide for Developers’ (2023), unless the Local Planning
Authority agrees to any variation.
* A ‘suitably qualified competent person’ would normally be expected to be a
chartered member of an appropriate professional body (such as the Institution
of Civil Engineers, Geological Society of London, Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors, Institution of Environmental Management) and also
have relevant experience of investigating contaminated sites.
** ‘Gases’ include landfill gases, vapours from contaminated land sites, and
naturally occurring methane and carbon dioxide, but does not include radon
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gas. Gas Monitoring programmes should be designed in line with current best
practice as detailed in CIRIA 665 and or BS8485 year 2007 Code of Practice
for the Characterization and Remediation from Ground Gas in Affected
Developments.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
12. Within 72 days of the date of this permission a detailed remediation scheme
and verification plan to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended
use by removing any unacceptable risks to human health, controlled waters,
buildings, other property and the natural and historical environment shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
scheme shall include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation
objectives and remediation criteria, a timetable of works and site management
procedures. The scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as
contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in
relation to the intended use of the land after remediation.
All work and submissions carried out for the purposes of this condition must
be conducted in accordance with the Environment Agency’s ‘Land
contamination: risk management (LCRM)’ (October 2020) and the WLGA /
WG / NRW guidance document ‘Land Contamination: A guide for Developers’
(2023) unless the Local Planning Authority agrees to any variation.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with policy MD7 of the Vale of Glamorgan
Local Development Plan.
13. The remediation scheme approved by condition 12 above must be fully
undertaken in accordance with its terms. The Local Planning Authority must
be given two weeks written notification of commencement of the remediation
scheme works.
On the completion of the measures identified in the approved remediation
scheme and prior to the occupation of any part of the development unless
otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, a verification
report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must
be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
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All work and submissions carried out for the purposes of this condition must
be conducted in accordance with the Environment Agency’s ‘Land
contamination: risk management (LCRM)’ (October 2020) and the WLGA /
WG / NRW guidance document ‘Land Contamination: A guide for Developers’
(2023) unless the Local Planning Authority agrees to any variation.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with policy MD7 of the Vale of Glamorgan
Local Development Plan.
14. In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the
approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in
writing within 2 days to the Local Planning Authority, all associated works
must stop, and no further development shall take place unless otherwise
agreed in writing until a scheme to deal with the contamination found has
been approved. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken
and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme and verification
plan must be prepared and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. Following completion of measures identified in the
approved remediation scheme a verification report must be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The timescale for the
above actions shall be agreed with the LPA within 2 weeks of the discovery of
any unsuspected contamination.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with policy MD7 of the Vale of Glamorgan
Local Development Plan.
15. Any topsoil [natural or manufactured], or subsoil, to be imported shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its importation. Only material
approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be imported. All measures
specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken in accordance with
Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes. Subject to approval of
the above, sampling of the material received at the development site to verify
that the imported soil is free from contamination shall be undertaken in
accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed in writing by the LPA.
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Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
16. Any aggregate (other than virgin quarry stone) or recycled aggregate material
to be imported shall be assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants
in accordance with a scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its
importation. Only material approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be
imported. All measures specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken
in accordance with Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes.
Subject to approval of the above, sampling of the material received at the
development site to verify that the imported soil is free from contamination
shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed
in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
17. Any site won material including soils, aggregates, recycled materials shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
sampling scheme which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority in advance of the reuse of site won materials. Only
material which meets site specific target values approved by the Local
Planning Authority shall be reused.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
18. Within 56 days of the date of permission details of existing ground levels
within and adjacent to the site and proposed finished ground and floor levels
have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the
approved details.
Reason:
In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure the development accords with
Policies SP10 (Built and Natural Environment), MD2 (Design of New
Development) and MG17 (Special Landscape Area) of the Local Development
Plan.
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19. The existing means of vehicle access shall maintain the existing vision splays
provided.
Reason:
In the interest of highway and public safety in accordance with Policy MD2-
Design of New Development of the Local Development Plan.
20. No gates whatsoever shall be located and fitted to open out over the adopted
highway (All gates shall open inwards).
Reason:
In the interest of highway / Public Safety and the free flow of traffic along
adopted Highway in accordance with Policy MD2-Design of New Development
of the Local Development Plan.
21. The drainage scheme for the site shall ensure that all foul and surface water
discharges separately from the site and that land drainage run-off shall not
discharge, either directly or indirectly, into the public sewerage system.
Reason:
To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, pollution of
the environment and to protect the health and safety of existing residents and
ensure no detriment to the environment and to comply with the terms of
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1 (Location of New Development)
and MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
2025/00333/RG3 Received on 10 April 2025
(P. 143)
APPLICANT: Vale of Glamorgan Council Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry,
CF63 4RU
AGENT: Mr Liam Griffiths Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park,
Cardiff, CF23 8RS
Land at Former Eagleswell School, Eagleswell Road,
Llantwit Major
Variation of Condition 8 (Obscure Glazing/Fixed Windows) of Planning Approval
2023/01102/RG3 : Temporary housing accommodation and associated works.
The application was required to be determined by Planning Committee under the
Council’s approved scheme of delegation because the Head of Sustainable
Development had deemed it necessary due to public interest in the original
application.
Following the matter being addressed at the meeting, and due to the concerns raised
by some Members concerning the application, a vote on officer’s recommendations
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was undertaken. The vote being carried by the majority of the Committee, the
application was
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The dwellings and any associated infrastructure associated with the
residential use of the site shall be removed from the land in its entirety and the
land shall be restored to its former condition on or before 22 July 2029.
Reason:
To ensure that local amenities are safeguarded and to ensure the
development accords with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1
(Location of New Development) and MD2 (Design of New Development).
2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following
approved plans and documents:
Approved by 2023/01102/RG3:-
2657 00(02)100 Location Plan
2657 00(03)300 Ancillary Details
2657 00(03)301 Bin Store Details
2657 00(03)302 Cycle Store Details
2657 00(03)400a Site Sections
2657 00(05)303 Fence Details
Eag Hom Xx Zz Dr Zz 000017 Home 2b Flat Floor Plan
Eag Hom Xx Zz Dr Zz 000018 Home Elevations Front And Top
Eag Hom Xx Zz Dr Zz 000019 Home Elevations Side And Rear
Wates Hom Xx Zz Dr Zz 000064 Home 3b Flat Floor Plan
Wates Hom Xx Zz Dr Zz 000074 Home 1b Flat Floor Plan
Beattie Passive Type 3 Bed Elevation
Beattie Passive Type D 4 Bed Floor Plan Accessible
Beattie Passive Type D 4 Bed Floor Plan
Beattie Passive Type Da 4 Bed Elevation
Beattie Passive Type Db 4 Bed Accessible Elevation
Beattie Passive Type Db 4 Bed Elevation
Beattie Passive Type Db 4 Bed Floor Plan Accessible
Beattie Passive Type Db 4 Bed Floor Plan
Beattie Passive Type Ga 3 Bed Floor Plan
Beattie Passive Type Gb 3 Bed Elevation
Beattie Passive Type Gb 3 Bed Floor Plan
Egw Civ Xx Zz Dp C 9007 P3 D4 Estate Roads Refuse Tracking
Egw Civ Xx Zz Dp C 9013 C1 D4 Highway Setting Out Sheet 1
Egw Civ Xx Zz Dp C 9015 C1 D4 Surfacing And Kerbing Layout
Egw Civ Xx Zz Dp C 9101 C1 D4 S278 General Arrangement
Egw Civ Xx Zz Dp C 9104 C1 D4 Refuse Tracking L
Topographical Survey
Underground Services Survey
Planning Statement
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Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
Reptile Survey Report
Site Investigation Report
Tree Constraints Plan
Tree Survey
Transport Statement
Travel Plan
Design and Access Statement
Site Investigation Report April 2016
ESG Desk Study Report January 2016
EGW-CIV-XX-ZZ-DP-C-9001-C6-D4 - External Works Layout Sheet 1
EGW-CIV-XX-ZZ-DP-C-9002-C6-D4 - External Works Layout Sheet 2
EGW-CIV-XX-ZZ-DP-C-9003-C6-D4 - External Works Layout Sheet 3
2657-00(03)130 - Plot 23 & 12 Section
2657-00(03)111 - Plot 23 & 12 Site Plan
Construction Environmental Management Plan
EGW-CIV-XX-ZZ-DS-C-9004-P3-D4 - Long Sections Sheet 1
EGW-CIV-XX-ZZ-DS-C-9005-P3-D4 - Long Sections Sheet 2
EGW-CIV-XX-ZZ-DD-C-9006-C1-D4 - Highway Construction Details
Lighting Plan
2657 00(05)115 Boundary Treatments
EGW-LAN-XX-00-DD-L-100 Landscape Strategy 3 For Construction V19
EAG-HOM-XX-ZZ-DR-ZZ-000287 Type C01 Elevation Standard
EAG-HOM-XX-ZZ-DR-ZZ-000457 Type Z01 Elevations
EAG-HOM-XX-ZZ-DR-ZZ-000290 Type C02 Elevation Standard
EAG-HOM-XX-ZZ-DR-ZZ-000460 Type Z02 Elevations
EAG-HOM-XX-ZZ-DR-ZZ-00392 Type AE Elevations Gable
EAG-HOM-XX-ZZ-DR-ZZ-000284 Type C Elevation Gable
Approved by 2023/01102/1/CD:-
Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (Tir Collective, October 2024,
R03)
Approved by 2023/01102/3/CD
Highway condition survey prepared by Asbri Transport dated November 2024
Approved by 2025/00333/RG3:-
2657-00(03)110 Rev A Site Layout S73 WINDOWS, received 19/06/25
A001 Quick Release Restrictor
Resident Management Plan rev A, received 24/06/25
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.
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3. Prior to beneficial occupation of any respective unit, the fences, trellis and
patio screens to serve that unit shall be erected in accordance with plan no.
2657 00(05)115 Boundary Treatments. Once erected, the boundary
treatments shall thereafter be retained as such for the duration of occupation
of the units.
Reason:
In the interests of privacy and to ensure compliance with Policy MD2 (Design
of New Development) of the Local Development Plan.
4. The parking spaces shall be retained in accordance with drawing no. Egw Civ
Xx Zz Dp C 9013 C1 D4 Highway Setting Out Sheet 1 and kept available for
parking for as long as the development remains on site.
Reason:
To ensure that satisfactory vehicle parking and turning facilities is provided on
site to serve the development, and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New
Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
5. The highway works including traffic calming measures shall be retained in
accordance with the details on drawing no. EGW-CIV-XX-ZZ-DD-C-9006C1-
D4 Highway Construction Details and maintained as such for the lifetime of
development.
Reason:
In the interests of highway safety, and to ensure compliance with the terms of
Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD2 (Design of New
Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
6. Notwithstanding the provisions of schedule 2, Part 1, classes A, B, C, D and E
of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order
1995 (as amended for Wales) (or any order revoking and re-enacting that
order with or without modification), the development hereby approved shall
not be altered in any way.
Reason:
To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the scale of development
and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
7. Any part of the rear windows in plots 9-27 that are below 1.7m in height above
the level of the floor in the room that it serves shall be:
1) Obscurely glazed in relation to plots 9 – 27 in accordance with details
approved by application ref. 2023/01102/2/CD;
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2) Fixed closed in relation to plots 9-12, 19-20 and 22-26 in accordance
with details approved by application ref. 2023/01102/2/CD and as
marked purple on plan ref 2657-00(03)110 Rev A in relation to plots 13-
18, 21 and 27 and;
3) Fixed with a quick release restrictor in relation to plots 13-18, 21 and 27
as marked green on plan ref 2657-00(03)110 Rev A in accordance with
details ref. A001 Quick Release Restrictor.
The windows shall thereafter be retained at all times in accordance with the
approved details.
A sign informing residents about the correct use of quick release restrictors,
as detailed in the Resident Management Plan rev A received 24/06/25, shall
be placed on each affected window prior to first beneficial occupation of any
respective unit on plots 13-18, 21 and 27. The measures set out in the
Management Plan shall be complied with whilst the units on plots 13-18, 21
and 27 remain in occupation.
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.
8. The site landscaping, ecological enhancements and open space areas shall
be maintained in accordance with the Landscape and Ecological Management
Plan (Tir Collective, October 2024, R03), as approved under ref.
2023/01102/1/CD, for the lifetime of the development.
Reason:
To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped and amenity areas to
ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1 (Location
of New Development) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local
Development Plan.
9. Any trees or plants forming part of the approved landscaping scheme
(comprising drawing no. EGW-LAN-XX-00-DD-L-100 'Landscape Strategy
3 For Construction V19' and the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan
approved under ref. 2023/01102/1/CD) which within the lifetime of this
temporary consent 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
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compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), SP10 (Built and
Natural Environment), MD1 (Location of New Development), MD2 (Design of
New Developments) of the Local Development Plan.
10. Within one month of the date of this consent, a plan/strategy to manage the
removal of the temporary residential units from the site shall be submitted to
the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The Strategy will detail the
plans to relocate the modular units to alternative sites within the 5-year period
from the grant of planning permission and should include the commencement
of this work at least 18 months prior to the expiry of the planning permission
with the 7 plots 21-27 being identified as those to be removed from the site
first. The plan will detail the proposed method and numbers of units to be
relocated to newly identified sites in batches appropriate to the size of the
receiving site. The temporary residential units shall thereafter be removed
from the site in accordance with the approved details.
Reason
To ensure that local amenities are safeguarded and to ensure the
development accords with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1
(Location of New Development) and MD2 (Design of New Development).
2025/00487/FUL Received on 19 May 2025
(P. 164)
APPLICANT: Greenhill Investments (Vale) Limited c/o Agent,
AGENT: Mr Joe Ayoubkhani 14 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ
Land North of Hayes Road, Sully
Proposed industrial unit, access, landscaping, drainage and associated works
APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):
1. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following
approved plans and documents:
Planning, Design, Access & GI Statement dated March 2025
Location Plan 20995-c
Stie Location Plan A101 Rev B received 27 June 2025
Construction Environmental Management Plan, Issue 01, by Vale
Consultancy dated 9th May 2025.
20995_700 Rev 02 - Highway General Arrangement
20995_900 Rev 02 - 16.5m HGV Swept Path Analysis
20995_901 Rev 01 - Standard Car Swept Path Analysis
20995_510 Rev 02 Proposed Drainage Plan
Foul Drainage Report prepared by Vale Consultancy
Proposed Ground Floor Plan A103 Rev B
Proposed Mezzanine Floor Plan A104 Rev B
Proposed Roof Plan A105 Rev C
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Proposed Elevations – Sheet 1 A106 Reb B
Proposed Elevations – Sheet 2 Rev B
Flood Consequence Assessment by Vale Consultancy 20995-FCA-02 dated
30 June 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.
2. No further development shall take place, until the following components of a
scheme to deal with the risks associated with contamination at the site, has
been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
1. A preliminary risk assessment which has identified:
• all previous uses
• potential contaminants associated with those uses
• a conceptual model of the site indicating sources, pathways and receptors
• potentially unacceptable risks arising from contamination at the site
2. A site investigation scheme, based on (1) to provide information for a
detailed assessment of the risk to all receptors that may be affected, including
those off site.
3. The results of the site investigation and the detailed risk assessment
referred to in (2) and, based on these, an options appraisal and remediation
strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how they
are to be undertaken.
4. A verification plan providing details of the data that will be collected in order
to demonstrate that the works set out in the remediation strategy in (3) are
complete and identifying any requirements for longer-term monitoring of
pollutant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action.
The remediation strategy and its relevant components shall be carried out in
accordance with the approved details.
Reason:
To ensure the risks associated with contamination at the site have been fully
considered prior to commencement of development as controlled waters are
of high environmental sensitivity and to safeguard human health; and where
necessary remediation measures and long-term monitoring are implemented
to prevent unacceptable risks from contamination in accordance with Policy
MD7 of the adopted Local Development Plan.
3. Prior to the occupation of the development a verification report demonstrating
completion of works set out in the approved remediation strategy and the
effectiveness of the remediation shall be submitted to and approved in writing
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by the Local Planning Authority. The report shall include results of sampling
and monitoring carried out in accordance with the approved verification plan to
demonstrate that the site remediation criteria have been met. It shall also
include a long-term monitoring and maintenance plan for longer-term
monitoring of pollutant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for
contingency action, as identified in the verification plan. The long-term
monitoring and maintenance plan shall be carried out in accordance with the
approved details.
Reason:
To ensure the methods identified in the verification plan have been
implemented and completed and the risk associated with the contamination at
the site has been remediated prior to occupation or operation. To prevent
unacceptable risks to controlled waters and ecological systems in accordance
with Policy MD7 of the adopted Local Development Plan.
4. Prior to the occupation of the development, a long term monitoring plan for
land contamination shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. The long term monitoring plan should include:
• Details of the methods and triggers for action to be undertaken
• Timescales for the long term monitoring and curtailment mechanisms e.g. a
scheme of monitoring for 3 years unless the monitoring reports indicate that
subsequent monitoring is or is not required (for x years)
• Timescales for submission of monitoring reports to the LPA e.g. annually
• Details of any necessary contingency and remedial actions and timescales
for actions
• Details confirming that the contingency and remedial actions have been
carried out
The monitoring plan shall be carried out in accordance with the approved
details, within the agreed timescales.
Reason:
A long term monitoring plan should be submitted prior to occupation or
operation, to ensure necessary monitoring measures are approved to manage
any potential adverse impacts as a result of development on controlled waters
and to ensure compliance with Policy MD7 of the adopted Local Development
Plan.
5. In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the
approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in
writing within 2 days to the Local Planning Authority, all associated works
must stop, and no further development shall take place until a scheme to deal
with the contamination found has been submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must
be undertaken and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme
and verification plan must be prepared and submitted to and approved in
writing by the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures
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identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report must be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
timescale for the above actions shall be agreed with the LPA within 2 weeks
of the discovery of any unsuspected contamination.
Reason:
To ensure that any unacceptable risks from land contamination to the future
users of the land, neighbouring land, controlled waters, property and
ecological systems are minimised, and to ensure that the development can be
carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other
offsite receptors in accordance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and
MD7 (Environmental Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
6. No infiltration of surface water drainage into the ground is permitted other than
with the express written consent of the Local Planning Authority, which may
be given for those parts of the site where it has been demonstrated that there
is no resultant unacceptable risk to controlled waters. The development shall
be carried out in accordance with the approval details.
Reason:
To prevent pollution to the water environment in accordance with Policy MD7
of the adopted Local Development Plan.
7. Any aggregate (other than virgin quarry stone) or recycled aggregate material
to be imported shall be assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants
in accordance with a scheme of investigation which shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in advance of its
importation. Only material approved by the Local Planning Authority shall be
imported. All measures specified in the approved scheme shall be undertaken
in accordance with Pollution Control’s Imported Materials Guidance Notes.
Subject to approval of the above, sampling of the material received at the
development site to verify that the imported soil is free from contamination
shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme and timescale to be agreed
in writing by the LPA.
Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
8. Any site won material including soils, aggregates, recycled materials shall be
assessed for chemical or other potential contaminants in accordance with a
sampling scheme which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Local Planning Authority in advance of the reuse of site won materials. Only
material which meets site specific target values approved by the Local
Planning Authority shall be reused.
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Reason:
To ensure that the safety of future occupiers is not prejudiced in accordance
with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy) and MD7 (Environmental
Protection) of the Local Development Plan.
9. Within one month of this consent a revised landscaping scheme shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
scheme shall include indications of all existing trees (including spread and
species) and hedgerows on the land, identify those to be retained, set out
measures for their protection throughout the course of development, in
addition to details of equipment and layout of communal areas to serve the
development and the proposed wayfaring/entrance feature within the site.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, and to ensure compliance with the terms
of Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1 (Location of New
Development) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local
Development Plan.
10. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of
landscaping 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), MD1 (Location of New
Development) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of the Local
Development Plan.
11. Any amenity areas approved as part of the approved landscaping scheme
pursuant to condition 9, shall be provided in accordance with the approved
details, within 3 months of the first beneficial occupation of the first unit hereby
approved and maintained in accordance with the approved details in
perpetuity thereafter.
Reason:
To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped and amenity areas to
ensure compliance with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1
(Location of New Development) and MD2 (Design of New Developments) of
the Local Development Plan.
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12. Prior to the first beneficial use of the development, a Biodiversity
Enhancement Strategy addressing enhancement measures shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The
development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved
strategy and timings set out within and thereafter retained in accordance with
the approved details whilst the development remains in existence. The
Strategy shall include the following:
a) Details of any bird/bat box provision
b) Details of any landscaping features
c) Details of any additional ecological enhancements
Reason:
In the interests of ecology and to ensure compliance with Policies SP1
(Delivering the Strategy) and MD9 (Promoting Biodiversity) of the Local
Development Plan.
13. Notwithstanding the submitted details, a schedule of materials (inclusive of
samples and artistic elements) to be used in the construction of the
development hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing
by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed in
accordance with the approved details prior to beneficial occupation of the unit
hereby approved.
Reason:
To safeguard local visual amenities, as required by Policies SP1 (Delivering
the Strategy) and Policy MD2 (Design of New Development) of the Local
Development Plan.
14. The approved access and internal circulation layout, inclusive of 3.5m
footway/cycleway to site frontage; vehicular and cycle parking as well as
internal circulation spaces shall be laid out in accordance with the approved
details, prior to the first beneficial use of the unit hereby approved and shall
thereafter be so retained at all times to serve the unit hereby approved.
Reason:
To ensure the provision on site of parking and turning facilities to serve the
development in the interests of highway and public safety, and to ensure
compliance with the terms of Policies MD1 and MD2 of the Local
Development Plan 2011-2026.
15. The development permitted by this planning permission shall only be carried
out in accordance with the Flood Consequence Assessment (FCA) produced
by Vale Consultancy reference 20995-FCA-02 dated 30 June 2025 including
that the finished slab level of the approved industrial units shall be set no
lower than 7.25 metres Above Ordnance Datum (AOD) (Newlyn).
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Reason:
To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future
occupant, in accordance with the requirements of Policies SP1 and MD1 of
the Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026 and TAN15- Development
and Flood Risk.
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RESOLVED: that
1. authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment, in consultation with the Director of Economic Development, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport, and Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities, to approve the commission of the masterplan for the recently acquired Pengam Green site in Tremorfa.
2. the development of proposals for a temporary Gypsy Traveller site to alleviate overcrowding on the existing Rover Way site be approved and authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for People Communities (in consultation with the Corporate Director of Resources, the Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance) to progress such proposals subject to all required planning approvals and verification of grant funding to support a viable business plan and subject to such verification, to return to Cabinet for approval to implement that proposal.
RESOLVED: that
1. the continued partnership arrangements for the delivery of the Joint Equipment Service be agreed.
2. authority be delegated to the Director, Adults, Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality, to approve the updated partnership agreement for the Joint Equipment Service and to carry out periodical reviews and approve any future operational changes to the agreement.
RESOLVED:
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To note the contents of the Internal Audit and Investigation Team Progress Reports;
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To approve a correction to the Audit Plan 2025/26, to include a 15 audit of ‘Welsh Language Standards’, replacing the duplicate entry of ‘Homelessness – Temporary Accommodation’;
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That the Audit Manager meet with the Head of Democratic Services to agree the principles for notifying Scrutiny Officers where there are audit reports with impaired Audit Opinions.
Cardiff, Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee,
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: that
• the work being undertaken to deliver more sustainable care and support within Adult Services be noted.
• the Principles for the Delivery of Care and Support (Older Persons Services) as set out in Appendix 1 be agreed.
• the Director Adults, Housing and Communities develop a suite of policy documents and customer information to reflect these principles.
RESOLVED: that
• the proposed change to the procurement route for the over-cladding of Nelson House and Loudoun House and the amended funding requirement set out in the report be approved.
• all aspects of the procurement process for the over-cladding of Nelson and Loudoun House (including but not limited to approval to commence the procurement, evaluation criteria and contractual arrangements up to and including award of contract/s and any ancillary matters) be delegated to the Director of Adults Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member Housing and Communities, Corporate Director Resources and Director of Governance and Legal Services.
• the JCT Design & Build contract for Block A within phase 1 of the Channel View regeneration project be awarded to Wates Residential for the contract sum identified in confidential appendices.
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.
Cardiff, Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee,
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
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.
RESOLVED: that
1. the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2025-2026 be approved for presentation to Welsh Government.
2. the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) Compliance Policy be approved.
Cardiff, Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee,
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the report and appendices, together with the views of the Governance
and Audit Committee, be noted.
(2) T H A T the Council’s response to the Panel Performance Assessment be
approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Having regard to the contents of the report, the views of the Governance and
Audit Committee and the discussions held at the meeting.
(2) To comply with the requirement for the Council to publish its response and
action upon recommendations arising from the Panel Performance Assessment.
VALE 2030 – DRAFT VALE OF GLAMORGAN CORPORATE PLAN 2025-30 (REF)
The Leader presented the draft Corporate Plan which had been shared with all
Scrutiny Committees and subject to significant consultation. They outlined there
were five well-being objectives which would help both the residents, Council and
partners to improve well-being in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Leader drew attention
to two key elements of the report, the first being what had changed as a result of
consultation, and secondly, how the Council would work with partners in the future.
Councillor Carroll did not feel that the Corporate Plan would improve performance,
as there was not an emphasis on providing the best service for the best price, a
concern that he had previously raised at Corporate Performance and Resources
Scrutiny Committee. He stated that the Plan’s focus should be on improving
productivity and ensuring value for money, and referenced that equality, diversity,
and inclusion were mentioned a significant amount of times.
Councillor Haynes indicated that he found the document disturbing. He stated that
what was happening in St. Athan, such as building on land, was against this
strategy, and believed placemaking should be the priority.
Councillor Hooper reflected that there was a huge value in diversity, which the
Council should be supporting. He felt blanket statements around equalities and
productivity were false and could not be applied to public sector. He also
emphasised the need to reshape services and the need to do the same things more
efficiently.
Councillor Wilson stated that he felt the Plan reflected the values of the Council, and
there were lots of references to operational services such as recycling, waste and
green spaces. He shared that he was proud of the Corporate Plan which was
ambitious to residents.
Councillor Dr. Johnson acknowledged that there had been a number of iterations of
the Plan, which was better for it. He felt the Plan was ambitious in achieving its aims
and objectives, and that the challenge would be in delivering this Plan. He stated
that there needed to be clear financial resources to achieve its aims, and hopefully in
five years the Council would be able to say it had achieved the objectives of the
Plan. He also stated that there needed to be alignment between the Corporate Plan
objectives and scrutiny structure. Councillor Dr. Johnson also reflected on previous
comments surrounding equalities and suggested that this incorrect information may
be due to a misarticulation of the Equality Impact Assessment information and
advised that better analysis should be undertaken before presenting as fact.
Councillor Sivagnanam was very proud to support an ambitious Plan with how the
Council supported residents, believed this would help to create a more equal Vale of
Glamorgan, what was the focus on helping the most disadvantaged. She also
reflected upon some of the Council's work on improvement equality such as its Age
Friendly status and Her Voice Wales project.
Councillor John was delighted to support the Plan and urged people to read it as it
contains a lot of information. He also offered thanks to officers.
Councillor Cave shared that they did not feel things in the in the Council were even
more equal. For example, the building on green sites despite opposition and the
inability to replace the village hall roof. They also reflected upon the need to use
technology to improve services.
Councillor Hodges stated that a Corporate Plan required funding, and was
concerned that the economy was not improving to support. He felt that tourism tax
and devolving the Crown Estate were opportunities to increase funding.
Councillor Perry highlighted the limited investment in the future such as green
technology and active travel. He also identified rural poverty, which existed in the
Vale. He felt the Town and Community Councils could be doing more and taking on
additional responsibilities. Councillor Perry also questioned if the Plan was adding
value or if this would be delivered anyway. He also emphasised the need for more
diversity and increased opinions, including communicating cross party, as there were
talented people who could influence policy.
The Leader responded that there were a range of unique services delivered by the
Council, which would cost significant sums to deliver, so they were not able to be
outsourced. They also shared a Place Making Toolkit which could be used by all
Members to support placemaking within communities. The Leader also
acknowledge that not all Members’ talents were being utilised and considered this a
key part of scrutiny proposals, and emphasised that the Plan and all Members
needed to be ambitious for the residents of the Vale of Glamorgan.
A recorded vote took place on the recommendations as contained within the report,
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 √
Marianne Cowpe √
Pamela Drake √
Vincent Driscoll √
Anthony Ernest √
Christopher Franks √
Wendy Gilligan √
Russell Godfrey √
Emma Goodjohn √
Ewan Goodjohn √
Stephen Haines √
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 √
Naomi Marshallsea √
Michael Morgan √
Jayne Norman √
Helen Payne √
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 37 13
The vote being carried, it was
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Vale 2030 draft Corporate Plan (Appendix A to the report) be
approved.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Corporate
Resources, in consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for
Performance and Resources, to make any factual updates to the content of the Plan
prior to publication (for example, information relating to budgetary information).
Reasons for decisions
(1) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions held at the
meeting.
(2) To ensure the Corporate Plan, ‘Vale 2030’ when published, contained the
most up to date information available (for example information regarding the budget
for 2025-26).
N.B. Councillor Champion was not present for the vote.
CAPITAL STRATEGY AND INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2025/26 TO 2029/30 (REF)
The Leader outlined the proposed strategy for the Capital Programme which had
been developed on the basis of varying factors such as annual settlements, capital
receipts and the impact of the wider labour market. They outlined that the proposal
was a mixture of grant and borrowing, and an increase from previous years, which
was expected to be £434m in the coming years, of which a significant proportion
related to schools and housing.
Councillor Dr. Johnson indicated support for the Capital Strategy with the majority
belonging to building Council housing or schools, which Plaid Cymru supported. He
reflected upon the challenge of year-on-year confirmation from Welsh Government
surrounding funding making it a challenge to plan for the future.
Councillor Perkes welcomed the Strategy as housing was key, and there had been
significant achievements, such as the building of 82 new homes, and the upcoming
partnership with Cardiff Council, which offered the opportunity to build more for less.
They shared that they felt a decent life was the first step to success in life.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Capital Strategy 2025/26, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report,
be approved.
(2) T H A T the final Capital Programme for the years 2025/26 to 2029/30, as set
out in Appendix 2 to the report, be approved.
(3) T H A T Officers be granted delegated authority to vire £10k or below between
schemes that were already approved within the five year Capital Programme.
(4) T H A T the Chief Executive and the Head of Finance / Section 151 Officer, in
consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and
Resources, be granted delegated authority to make additions, deletions or transfers
to or from the:
i. 2025/26 to 2029/30 Housing Improvement Programme as appropriate.
ii. 2025/26 to 2029/30 Asset Renewal budgets as appropriate.
iii. S106 funded schemes subject to Member consultation as required
under the existing process.
iv. Decarbonisation Schemes.
v. Building Strong Communities Fund schemes.
vi. Sustainable Communities for Learning programme.
vii. Discretionary Adaption Grant Schemes.
viii. Vale Regeneration Schemes.
ix. Shared Prosperity Fund.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To approve the Capital Strategy for 2025/26.
(2) To set and approve future Capital Programmes to 2029/30.
(3) To enable officers to progress schemes more quickly where low value
virements below £10k were required.
(4) To enable the Housing Improvement Programme budget, Asset Renewal
budgets, S106 schemes, Decarbonisation Schemes, Building Stronger Communities
Fund, Sustainable Communities for Learning programme, Discretionary Adaption
Grant Schemes, Vale Regeneration schemes and Shared Prosperity Fund to be
managed effectively.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2025/26 AND UPDATE FOR 2024/25 (REF)
The Leader presented an overview of treasury management as the need to
demonstrate financial sustainability was important, and that Members should have
recently undertaking training surrounding this area. They shared around revised
estimates in expenditure, and wider prudential indicators, and outlined the Council’s
borrowing position and wider investments.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the revised policy for making Minimum Revenue Provision from
2024/25 onwards be approved.
(2) T H A T the proposed 2025/26 Treasury Management and Investment
Strategy be approved, including the following specific resolutions (detailed in
Appendix 2 to the report):
• The Authorised Limit for External Debt be set at £265.394m for
2024/25, £296.207m for 2025/26, £331.078m for 2026/27 and
£381.753m for 2027/28.
• The Operational Boundary for External Debt be set at £244.170m for
2024/25, £263.914m for 2025/26, £297.677m for 2026/27 and
£347.407m for 2027/28.
• The Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer be given delegated authority
within the total Authorised Limit and Operational Boundary as
estimated for individual years to effect movement between the
separately agreed limits for borrowing and other long-term liabilities.
• An upper limit of £0m for 2024/25, £10m in 2025/26, £10m in 2026/27
and £10m in 2027/28 be set for total principal sums invested for over
364 days.
• The amount of projected borrowing that was fixed rate maturing in each
period as a percentage of total projected borrowing that was fixed rate
be set as shown below (and further detailed in Appendix 1 to the
report).
Table 1 – Upper and lower Limits for fixed rate borrowing
Upper Limit Lower Limit
Under 12 months 20% 0%
12 months and within 24 months 40% 0%
24 months and within 5 years 40% 0%
5 years and within 10 years 40% 0%
10 years and above 100% 0%
• Any breaches of the Prudential Indicators would be reported through to the
next meeting of Cabinet, with the exception of the Authorised Limit for
External Debt which would require prior Full Council approval.
(3) T H A T the Treasury Management Policy Statement set out in Appendix 3 to
the report be approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To agree the basis of the Minimum Revenue Provision calculation for 2024/25
onwards.
(2) In order for the Treasury Management and Annual Investment Strategy as
prepared be approved as required by the Local Government Act 2003.
(3) In order for the Treasury Management Policy Statement to be approved.
DRAFT BUDGET 2025/26 AND MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2025/26 TO 2029/30 (REF)
The Leader presented an overview of the proposed budget for 2025/26, and shared
that this was based on the settlement received from Welsh Government, which is the
second lowest per head in Wales. They outlined that the proposed increase in
Council Tax was 5.9%, which is generally lower than the Welsh average for the
upcoming year, and a percentage point less than consulted upon due to late
changes in the settlement from Welsh Government. They outlined how Schools and
Social Care are still allocated the majority (71%) of the budget, but that these areas
need to be supported and align the Corporate Plan’s well-being objectives of “Best
Start in Life” and “Supporting the Most Vulnerable”. They also reflected that there is
still a budget gap, which will need to be supported by transformational activity (via
Reshaping programme) and a series of savings, which are supported by equality
impact assessments, that reserves continue to be held in accordance with legislation
and that they will continue to work with Welsh Government surrounding future multi-
year settlements to support longer term planning.
Councillor Dr. Johnson thanked staff for work on supporting a complex budget and to
WLGA in their lobbying role. They also highlighted how the budget proposed
spending increases and cuts to non-statutory services, emphasising that they felt
austerity was not over. They indicated that the future reorganisation of Scrutiny was
essential in monitoring resources and financial proposals moving forward and
indicated that the settlement for the Fire and Rescue Service should be undertaken
separately as they were responsible for their own budgets, in a similar means to
Town and Community Council currently set their budgets.
Councillor Carroll indicated that they felt the budget was a reflection of
mismanagement, with residents paying “more for less”, such as car parking and
waste collection. They also felt that the Council were focusing upon the wrong things
such as bureaucratic work and diversity, equality and inclusion, and not its core
purpose. They also believed that the proposed budget would have a negative impact
to residents, and that the increase proposed was above CPI. They further explained
that they felt the issue of productivity was not being taken seriously, and that
efficiencies need to be identified as the Council has lost control of its finances, needs
a change in administration and should use its reserves to keep the Council Tax rate
low.
Councillor Franks felt that there has been a failure from the Administration in
lobbying for an increase settlement, and more needed to be done to influence
government as to how the Council could have the required budget to meet its needs.
They queried if savings had been properly costed and impact assessed, as he felt
this budget had failed to convince the public surrounding its robustness and value.
They also questioned the longer-term sustainability of the budget and cited the
proposed reduction in the education as a concern.
Councillor Goodjohn shared that the budget in theory was a real terms increase in
Council spend, and that it was necessary for the Council to fund changes impacted
by an aging population and additional learning needs, as there needed to be a
significant improvement in public services.
Councillor Hooper queried how car parking charges proposals were reflected within
the budget, as it was still in a consultative stage, and emphasised the impact to local
businesses and communities. They indicated how they believed this was an austerity
budget reflective of wider Welsh Government and UK Government positions. They
also reflected upon the importance of Council’s role in supporting diversity, equality
and inclusion.
Councillor Hodges highlighted the potential 700,000 disabled people who may go
into poverty due to welfare reform, and how the Council would need to support these
people. They raised the issue of a lack of A&E facility within the County, impacting
upon people’s health, and expressed how Welsh Government were struggling to
come to terms with issues as highlighted through the budget. They also expressed
limited faith in opposition leadership, as he felt comments to be disingenuous.
Councillor Perry indicated that they felt we were still living in austerity and seeing
rises in poverty. They expressed that recent reductions to overseas aid budgets
highlighted how it was easy to pick on vulnerable people. They raised that they felt
Council Tax to be regressive and impacted less well-off people more. They also
stated that there needed to be more planning for the future and consideration of the
new ideas and technologies.
Councillor Wilson indicated that the Council was productive, reflecting upon class
size ratios and social care workloads, and indicated that the Council was not a
sweatshop environment with bizarre productivity targets. They shared that removing
bins did not have a catastrophic impact and it only affected a small number of bins
(approximately 160) where they were looking at recycling bins, whereas changes to
care might have a more significant impact and emphasised that Cabinet were trying
to transform the Council to be as effective and efficient as possible.
The Leader responded that any changes to how the process for the Fire and Rescue
Service worked would be minimal and have no material impact to residents, whilst
sharing around the lobbying work undertaken at National level, such as appearing at
Committees. They agreed that future Scrutiny arrangements would help with some of
the queries raised, as the review was focused upon outcomes. The Leader finally
reflected that working with the local MP in partnership had helped raised awareness
of reporting mechanisms for pot holes.
A recorded vote took place on the recommendations as contained within the report
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 √
Janice Charles √
Millie Collins √
Marianne Cowpe √
Pamela Drake √
Vincent Driscoll √
Anthony Ernest √
Christopher Franks √
Wendy Gilligan √
Russell Godfrey √
Emma Goodjohn √
Ewan Goodjohn √
Stephen Haines √
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 √
Naomi Marshallsea √
Michael Morgan √
Jayne Norman √
Helen Payne √
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 28 22
The vote being carried, it was
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T a Council Tax increase of 5.9% be approved.
(2) T H A T the budget for 2025/26, as set out in the report, be approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Setting the annual rate of Council Tax was a key policy decision for Council.
(2) Setting a balanced budget was a statutory responsibility and decision for Full
Council.
PAY POLICY 2025/26 (REF)
The Leader presented the Pay Policy, which outlined how employees should be fairly
rewarded for duties, which had changed incrementally based on wider changes.
They also acknowledged the reduction of the gender pay gap, and the multiple
between lowest and highest paid was encouraging.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Council’s Pay Policy, as attached at Appendix A to the
report to Cabinet on 6th February 2025 (Minute No. C247), be approved.
Reason for decision
To respond to the legal requirements under the Local Authorities (Standing Orders)
(Wales) Amendment Regulations 2014, the Local Government (Wales) Act 2015 and
related advice from the Welsh Government as well as provide openness and
accountability in relation to how the Council rewards its staff.
N.B. All Chief Officers, save for two Democratic and Scrutiny Services Officers
servicing the meeting and the Head of Human Resources and Organisational
Development, left the meeting when this item was considered. The Head of
Human Resources and Organisational Development remained in the meeting,
until the matter was to be voted upon, in order to provide any clarification
required by Elected Members.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C180, 28th November 2024), 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.
HOUSING PAS2035 RETROFIT SCHEME 2024/25 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C186, 28th November 2024), 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.
HOUSING PAS2035 RETROFIT SCHEME 2024/25 (PART II) (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C190, 28th November 2024), 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.
APPROPRIATION OF TWO PROPERTIES FROM HOUSING STOCK TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C209, 19th December 2024), 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.
CARDIFF AND VALE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C215, 19th December 2024), 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.
CARDIFF AND VALE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP (PART II) (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C219, 19th December 2024), 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.
CAR PARKING (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C228, 9th January 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.
INITIAL BUDGET 2025/26 AND MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2024/25 TO 2029/30 PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTATION (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C234, 16th January 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 CAPITAL PROGRAMME PROPOSALS 2025/26 TO 2029/30 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C235, 16th January 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: Council AGREED to:
1
Approve the Revenue, Capital and Housing Revenue Account budgets including all proposals and increasing the Council Tax by 4.95% as set out in this report and that the Council resolve the following terms.
2
Note that at its meeting on 12 December 2024 Cabinet calculated the following amounts for the year 2025/26 in accordance with the regulations made under Section 33(5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:
a)
153,582 being the amount calculated in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Wales) Regulations 1995, as amended, as its Council Tax base for the year.
Lisvane
3,200
Pentyrch
3,798
Radyr
4,169
St Fagans
2,037
Old St Mellons
2,692
Tongwynlais
835
being the amounts calculated in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Regulations as the amounts of its Council Tax base for the year for dwellings in those parts of its area to which special items relate.
2.1
Agree that the following amounts be now calculated by the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff for the year 2025/26 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:-
a)
Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2)(a) to (d) (including Community Council precepts totalling £612,155).
£1,345,733,155
b)
Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for items set out in Section 32(3)(a) and (c):
£433,578,000
c)
Amount by which the aggregate at 2.1(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 2.1(b) above calculated in accordance with Section 32(4) as the budget requirement for the year:
£912,155,155
d)
Aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of Revenue Support Grant, its council tax reduction scheme, redistributed Non-Domestic Rates:
£674,886,000
e)
The amount at 2.1(c) above less the amount at 2.1(d) (net of the amount for discretionary relief of £400,000), all divided by the amount at 2.0(a) above, calculated in accordance with Section 33(1) as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year:
£1,547.51
f)
Aggregate amount of all special items referred to in Section 34(1):
£612,155
g)
Amount at 2.1(e) above less the result given by dividing the amount at 2.1(f) above by the amount at 2.0(a) above, in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act, as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which no special items relate:
£1,543.52
h)
The amounts given by adding to the amount at 2.1(g) above the amounts of special items relating to dwellings in those parts of the Council's area mentioned below, divided in each case by the amount at 2.0(b) above, calculated in accordance with Section 34(3) as the basic amounts of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which special items relate.
Lisvane
1,569.93
Pentyrch
1,596.12
Radyr & Morganstown
1,587.13
St Fagans
1,570.77
St Mellons
1,565.52
Tongwynlais
1,581.06
I)
The amounts given by multiplying the amounts at 2.1(g) and 2.1(h) above by the number which in the proportion set out in the Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003 is applicable to dwellings listed in a particular valuation band divided by the number which in that proportion is applicable to dwellings listed in valuation band D calculated in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Act as the amounts to be taken into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed in different valuation bands.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Area
Lisvane
1,046.62
1,221.06
1,395.50
1,569.93
1,918.80
2,267.68
2,616.55
3,139.86
3,663.17
Pentyrch
1,064.08
1,241.43
1,418.78
1,596.12
1,950.81
2,305.51
2,660.20
3,192.24
3,724.28
Radyr & Morganstown
1,058.08
1,234.44
1,410.78
1,587.13
1,939.82
2,292.52
2,645.21
3,174.26
3,703.31
St. Fagans
1,047.18
1,221.71
1,396.24
1,570.77
1,919.83
2,268.89
2,617.95
3,141.54
3,665.13
St. Mellons
1,043.68
1,217.63
1,391.58
1,565.52
1,913.41
2,261.31
2,609.20
3,131.04
3,652.88
Tongwynlais
1,054.04
1,229.72
1,405.39
1,581.06
1,932.40
2,283.75
2,635.10
3,162.12
3,689.14
All other parts of the Council’s Area
1,029.01
1,200.52
1,372.02
1,543.52
1,886.52
2,229.53
2,572.53
3,087.04
3,601.55
2.2
Note that for the year 2025/26, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has stated the following amounts in precepts issued to the Council, in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 for each of the categories of dwelling shown below:-
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
252.45
294.52
336.60
378.67
462.82
546.97
631.12
757.34
883.56
2.3
Having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts at 2.1(i) and 2.2 above, the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 hereby sets the following amounts as the amounts of Council Tax for the year 2025/26 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:-
Part of Council’s Area
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Area
Lisvane
1,229.07
1,515.58
1,732.10
1,948.60
2,381.62
2,814.65
3,247.67
3,897.20
4,546.73
Pentyrch
1,316.53
1,535.95
1,755.38
1,974.79
2,413.63
2,852.48
3,291.32
3,949.58
4,607.84
Radyr & Morganstown
1,310.53
1,528.96
1,747.38
1,965.80
2,402.64
2,839.49
3,276.33
3,931.60
4,586.87
St. Fagans
1,299.63
1,516.23
1,732.84
1,949.44
2,382.65
2,815.86
3,249.07
3,898.88
4,548.69
St. Mellons
1,296.13
1,512.15
1,728.18
1,944.19
2,376.23
2,808.28
3,240.32
3,888.38
4,536.44
Tongwynlais
1,306.49
1,524.24
1,741.99
1,959.73
2,395.22
2,830.72
3,266.22
3,919.46
4,572.70
All other parts of the Council’s Area
1,281.46
1,495.04
1,708.62
1,922.19
2,349.34
2,776.50
3,203.65
3,844.38
4,485.11
2.4
Authorise the Corporate Director Resources to make payments under Section 38 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 from the Council Fund by equal instalments on the last working day of each month from April 2025 to March 2026 in respect of the precept levied by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales in the sum of £58,156,896;
2.5
Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to the said Council Tax;
2.6
Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to precepts for Port Health Expenses for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, namely:
County Council of the City and County of Cardiff £163,375
Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council £18,391
2.7
Agree that notices of the making of the said Council Taxes signed by the Chief Executive be given by advertisement in the local press under Section 38(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992;
3.0
In accordance with the Local Government Act 2003, the Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Wales) Regulations 2003 and subsequent amendments and the CIPFA Prudential Code and Treasury Management Codes of Practice:
(a)
Approve the Capital Strategy 2025/26.
(b)
Approve the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26 and authorise the Section 151 Officer to raise such funds as may be required to finance capital expenditure by temporary or long-term borrowing.
(c)
Approve the Prudential Indicators for 2025/26 – 2029/30 including the affordable borrowing limit.
(d)
Delegate to the Section 151 Officer the ability to effect movement between the limits for borrowing and long-term liabilities, within the limit for any year, and to bring forward or delay schemes in the Capital Programme.
(e)
Approve the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2025/26.
4.0
To approve the Budgetary Framework outlined in this report.
5.0
To maintain the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme as set out in this report.
RESOLVED: that
The Cabinet, having taken account of the comments of the Section 151 Officer in respect of the robustness of the budget and the adequacy of the reserves as required under Section 25 of the Local Government Act 2003, and having considered the responses to the Budget Consultation recommend that Council:
1.0 Approve the Revenue, Capital and Housing Revenue Account budgets including all proposals and increasing the Council Tax by 4.95% as set out in this report and that the Council resolve the following terms.
2.0 Note that at its meeting on 12 December 2024 Cabinet calculated the following amounts for the year 2025/26 in accordance with the regulations made under Section 33(5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:
a) 153,582 being the amount calculated in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Wales) Regulations 1995, as amended, as its Council Tax base for the year.
Lisvane
3,200
Pentyrch
3,798
Radyr
4,169
St. Fagans
2,037
Old St. Mellons
2,692
Tongwynlais
835
being the amounts calculated in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Regulations as the amounts of its Council Tax base for the year for dwellings in those parts of its area to which special items relate.
2.1 Agree that the following amounts be now calculated by the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff for the year 2025/26 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:-
a) Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2)(a) to (d) (including Community Council precepts totalling £612,155). £1,345,733,155
b) Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for items set out in Section 32(3)(a) and (c).
£433,578,000
c) Amount by which the aggregate at 2.1(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 2.1(b) above calculated in accordance with Section 32(4) as the budget requirement for the year. £912,155,155
d) Aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of Revenue Support Grant, its council tax reduction scheme, redistributed Non-Domestic Rates.
£674,886,000
e) The amount at 2.1(c) above less the amount at 2.1(d) (net of the amount for discretionary relief of £400,000), all divided by the amount at 2.0(a) above, calculated in accordance with Section 33(1) as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year.
£1,547.51
f) Aggregate amount of all special items referred to in Section 34(1).
£612,155
g) Amount at 2.1(e) above less the result given by dividing the amount at 2.1(f) above by the amount at 2.0(a) above, in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act, as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which no special items relate.
£1,543.52
h) The amounts given by adding to the amount at 2.1(g) above the amounts of special items relating to dwellings in those parts of the Council's area mentioned below, divided in each case by the amount at 2.0(b) above, calculated in accordance with Section 34(3) as the basic amounts of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which special items relate.
Lisvane
1,569.93
Pentyrch
1,596.12
Radyr & Morganstown
1,587.13
St Fagans
1,570.77
St Mellons
1,565.52
Tongwynlais
1,581.06
i) The amounts given by multiplying the amounts at 2.1(g) and 2.1(h) above by the number which in the proportion set out in the Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003 is applicable to dwellings listed in a particular valuation band divided by the number which in that proportion is applicable to dwellings listed in valuation band D calculated in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Act as the amounts to be taken into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed in different valuation bands.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Area
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Lisvane
1,046.62
1,221.06
1,395.50
1,569.93
1,918.80
2,267.68
2,616.55
3,139.86
3,663.17
Pentyrch
1,064.08
1,241.43
1,418.78
1,596.12
1,950.81
2,305.51
2,660.20
3,192.24
3,724.28
Radyr & Morganstown
1,058.08
1,234.44
1,410.78
1,587.13
1,939.82
2,292.52
2,645.21
3,174.26
3,703.31
St Fagans
1,047.18
1,221.71
1,396.24
1,570.77
1,919.83
2,268.89
2,617.95
3,141.54
3,665.13
St Mellons
1,043.68
1,217.63
1,391.58
1,565.52
1,913.41
2,261.31
2,609.20
3,131.04
3,652.88
Tongwynlais
1,054.04
1,229.72
1,405.39
1,581.06
1,932.40
2,283.75
2,635.10
3,162.12
3,689.14
All other parts of the Council's area
1,029.01
1,200.52
1,372.02
1,543.52
1,886.52
2,229.53
2,572.53
3,087.04
3,601.55
2.2 Note that for the year 2025/26, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has stated the following amounts in precepts issued to the Council, in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 for each of the categories of dwelling shown below:-
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
252.45
294.52
336.60
378.67
462.82
546.97
631.12
757.34
883.56
2.3 Having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts at 2.1(i) and 2.2 above, the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 hereby sets the following amounts as the amounts of Council Tax for the year 2025/26 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:-
Part of Council's Area
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Lisvane
1,299.07
1,515.58
1,732.10
1,948.60
2,381.62
2,814.65
3,247.67
3,897.20
4,546.73
Pentyrch
1,316.53
1,535.95
1,755.38
1,974.79
2,413.63
2,852.48
3,291.32
3,949.58
4,607.84
Radyr & Morganstown
1,310.53
1,528.96
1,747.38
1,965.80
2,402.64
2,839.49
3,276.33
3,931.60
4,586.87
St Fagans
1,299.63
1,516.23
1,732.84
1,949.44
2,382.65
2,815.86
3,249.07
3,898.88
4,548.69
St Mellons
1,296.13
1,512.15
1,728.18
1,944.19
2,376.23
2,808.28
3,240.32
3,888.38
4,536.44
Tongwynlais
1,306.49
1,524.24
1,741.99
1,959.73
2,395.22
2,830.72
3,266.22
3,919.46
4,572.70
All other parts of the Council's area
1,281.46
1,495.04
1,708.62
1,922.19
2,349.34
2,776.50
3,203.65
3,844.38
4,485.11
2.4Authorise the Corporate Director Resources to make payments under Section 38 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 from the Council Fund by equal instalments on the last working day of each month from April 2025 to March 2026 in respect of the precept levied by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales in the sum of £58,156,896
2.5 Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to the said Council Tax.
2.6 Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to precepts for Port Health Expenses for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 namely
£
County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
163,375
Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council
18,391
2.7 Agree that notices of the making of the said Council Taxes signed by the Chief Executive be given by advertisement in the local press under Section 38(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
3.0 In accordance with the Local Government Act 2003, the Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Wales) Regulations 2003 and subsequent amendments and the CIPFA Prudential Code and Treasury Management Codes of Practice:
(a) Approve the Capital Strategy 2025/26.
(b) Approve the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26 and authorise the Section 151 Officer to raise such funds as may be required to finance capital expenditure by temporary or long-term borrowing.
(c) Approve the Prudential Indicators for 2025/26 – 2029/30 including the affordable borrowing limit.
(d) Delegate to the Section 151 Officer the ability to effect movement between the limits for borrowing and long-term liabilities, within the limit for any year, and to bring forward or delay schemes in the Capital Programme.
(e) Approve the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2025/26.
4.0 To approve the Budgetary Framework outlined in this report.
5.0 To maintain the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme as set out in this report.
The Cabinet, having taken account of the comments of the Section 151 Officer in respect of the robustness of the budget and the adequacy of the reserves as required under Section 25 of the Local Government, Act and having considered the responses to the Budget Consultation
6.0 Approve the changes to fees and charges as set out in Appendix 5 (a) and 5 (b) to this report.
7.0 Delegate authority to the appropriate Director in consultation with the appropriate Cabinet Member, the Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance, to amend or introduce new fees and charges during the year, subject if necessary (having regard to the proposed change), to an Equality Impact Assessment and public consultation being undertaken and the results thereof being duly considered before the delegated authority is exercised.
8.0 Recognise the financial challenges facing the Council as set out in the Medium-Term Financial Plan.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to Cllr Weaver’s portfolio
Cllr Weaver made a brief statement outlining sections in the Draft Corporate Plan and Draft Budgetary Proposals relevant to his portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments and the discussion is summarised below:
Members wished to know how the new KPI’s compared to the current performance figures, and were advised that this information could be provided to the Committee.
Members enquired about the dropout rate among apprentices at the Council and whether the Council monitors the progress of apprentices going on into further employment. Members were advised that the dropout rate is very low, some apprentices and trainees go on to work for the Council and in some service areas apprentice and trainee placements are very helpful in securing employment outside the Council. However, it was acknowledged that not all data may be properly captured, given the difficulties in keeping in touch with those who dropout.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Culture, Sport and Parks portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Jennifer Burke, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Parks; Neil Hanratty, Director of Economic Development; Donna Jones, Assistant Director for County Estates; Ruth Cayford, Operational Manager for Creative Industries and Culture; and Jon Maidment, Head of Parks and Cardiff Harbour Authority.
Cllr Burke made a brief statement, following which Neil Hanratty gave a presentation outlining sections in the Draft Corporate Plan and Draft Budgetary Proposals relevant to Cllr Burke’s portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
Members were advised that filming charges in Bute Park Visitor Centre have been added to the fees and charges report and will continue to be included there in future years.
Members sought an explanation for the decision not to increase fees at the riding school, and were advised that there is a need to invest in the school as the infrastructure is deteriorating, and there is concern that if fees are increased customers could transfer to commercial competitors.
Members were advised that there have been instances when the outdoor school has had to be closed due to the roof leaking. Officers were confident that the expected £10,000 increase in income would be forthcoming.
Members sought an update on the Cardiff Story museum and were advised that it was the Cabinet’s view that it should remain in its present location until a viable alternative could be found.
Members questioned why the KPI for satisfaction rate of parks was set at 72.5% and were advised that while the budget is increasing there are still pressures and areas where investment is needed. Members were advised that the development of a new parks strategy includes consultation to understand what people want from parks, and to encourage people who might not ordinarily access parks to do so.
Members sought an explanation for the changes in the plans for Pentwyn Leisure Centre since the previous plans were consulted on. The Cabinet Member advised that the type of equipment that is going into the centre is on a par with the International Pool and will be a decent piece of infrastructure that is safe for families.
Members sought assurance that there would no further delay to the reopening of St David’s Hall beyond the 4th quarter of 2026/27. The Cabinet Member advised Members that in recent weeks nearly all relevant applications for work to progress have been submitted, and subject to regulatory approval work should commence in the summer. Announcement has been made that the Cardiff Singer of the World 2027 will take place at St David’s Hall and the hall will be open in time for that.
Members wondered whether the reopening of St David’s Hall in 2026-27 would have a significant impact on the city’s tourism sector, and were advised that alongside Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium and the city’s grassroots venues, and forthcoming Arena, it would mean that Cardiff would have a wide variety of venues that could host a range of different performers. Cardiff is increasingly seen as a destination for live events and it was important to the Council to ensure that St David’s Hall was not only maintained but enhanced in terms of what it offered people.
Members asked whether there was a mechanism to ensure that monies from the Financial Resilience Mechanism available for the sport development grant translate to improved services, and were advised that there is a sustained demand for this support which enables sports teams and clubs across the city to take on assets and improve them, working in partnership with the council.
Members sought information on how the Council could ensure there was involvement for female sports initiatives in this. The Cabinet Member advised that the FAW is reporting a significant increase in women’s and girls’ participation in football clubs. Llandaff Cricket has had a record participation of young girls, and girls’ participation in rugby is improving in the younger age groups; the administration remains committed to increasing participation of under-represented groups.
Members asked how much of the £1.5 million FRM was currently allocated and were advised that not all of it was already committed.
Members sought an update on the Whitewater Rafting Centre, and were advised that there had been some significant budget challenges in recent years but with efficiency savings it is getting closer to being operated within budget and is very close to breaking even.
Members discussed how well the Whitewater Rafting Centre was promoted, and were advised that it is a niche facility and there has been some targeted marketing, but this could be reviewed to ensure it is reaching enough people. An offer was made for committee members to visit the Centre to see first-hand the range of services on offer and to discuss marketing and promotion with officers.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Leader’s portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader of the Council; Neil Hanratty, Director of Economic Development; and Jon Day, Operational Manager for Investment and Tourism.
Cllr Thomas made a brief statement, following which Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
Members discussed the lessons to be learned and any governance arrangements that might need to be addressed in relation to the contract for the demolition of Aberthaw power station, dealt with via the Cardiff Capital Region body. The Leader advised that he could not comment in detail as there are ongoing legal proceedings, but at the right time all local authorities involved will want an investigation into what occurred.
Members discussed the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee which is responsible for reviewing and scrutinising decisions made by the CJC. The Leader reminded the Committee that there had been discussions about the appropriateness of the scrutiny arrangements for the City Deal, and expressed the view that this was something either CJC or Welsh Government would wish to look at in more detail. He could envision a system where if a project is being delivered by CCR within the area of a LA, it would be appropriate for the relevant committee to scrutinise the work of the CCR.
Members wished to know about the prospects for a project emerging from the recommendations of the Western Gateway’s independent Severn Estuary Commission on the potential for renewable energy. The Leader advised that the Commission is due to report in mid-March. Briefings he has had indicate there is a potentially deliverable project that is technologically and financially feasible, but it will be necessary to have the right regulatory and governance environment to unlock the private sector investment.
Members sought information on how returns on investment in the City Deal were measured in terms of job creation and other economic opportunities. The Leader advised that there is a 5-year gateway process of assessment done jointly by UK and Welsh Governments on a CCR level, the top level metrics being job creation, GVA uplift and leverage of private money to match public money invested.
Members wished to know how the Council ensures that projects invested in through the City Deal align with environmental commitments made through One Planet Cardiff and the goal to reach Net Zero. The Leader advised that the KPI’s for the City Deal were set in 2016 and did not necessarily have green objectives in mind. The CJC has to have statutory policies around things such as biodiversity and the next deal will be more of a green deal.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Investment and Development portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader of the Council; Neil Hanratty, Director of Economic Development; Donna Jones, Assistant Director for County Estates; and Jon Day, Operational Manager for Investment and Tourism.
Cllr Thomas made a brief statement, following which Neil Hanratty gave a presentation outlining sections of the Budgetary Proposals relevant to the portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
Members sought clarification on the source of additional income of £27,000 and were advised that it was income from renting out workshop space.
Members sought clarification on SPF funding for Cardiff Indoor Market and were advised that the funding was for the Financial Year 2024/25, had been agreed and was already in place.
Members sought further details on how the Council is working with the hospitality and accommodation sectors to increase accommodation options for visitors during major events. The Leader advised that the amount of hotel accommodation in the city is relatively modest, and one of the reasons for pursuing the Indoor Arena is to provide a more regular stream of visitors into the city and encourage investment in hotel development.
Members discussed whether proceeds from the visitor levy could be used to benefit district shopping centres away from the city centre. The Leader advised that as currently proposed it is envisaged that the proceeds of the visitor levy are spent within the visitor economy; however, the Council would want to develop a plan for how the levy could be deployed in partnership with stakeholders, including the BID as well as stakeholders more broadly.
Members questioned whether investment in new infrastructure such as the Canal Quarter Regeneration Phase 2 was the right approach when existing infrastructure such as city centre paving was not being sufficiently maintained. The Leader advised that much of the paving repair work in the city centre was due to the heavy traffic of supply trucks along Queen Street and The Hayes. Turning to the canal, he reminded Members that the plans had been signed off in 2021 when there Covid restrictions and concerns about the viability of city centres. The Council would want to see further plans, with the development of the Indoor Arena, around the Utilita Arena, developed in a strategic manner with a master plan for the whole area, with green and blue space being a key component making it somewhere people will want to spend time.
Members questioned whether pursuing a target of more Grade A office space was the most sustainable approach when there is other office space that is not being used. Officers advised that there is a lack of vacant Grade A office space in the city centre, and thus a risk that there is no property available for businesses that want to invest. The Leader added that last year saw the highest level of office take-up in 7 years.
Members asked whether there is a strategy for bringing surplus non-Grade A office space up to standard for reuse, and were advised that there is a market for cheaper office space for start-up and growing businesses, while other surplus office space has been repurposed for residential use.
Members wished to know whether there were concerns around CO2 emissions in relation to the creation of car parks in support of the Indoor Arena. The Leader advised that the current surface area car parks are being replaced by a single multi-storey car park with fewer parking spaces, while recognising there will be people who will drive to events at the Arena and want to park to access facilities in Cardiff Bay. Most of the area will be released to make it more attractive to people on foot and for leisure purposes.
Members wondered whether there were plans for more festivals or other attractions to encourage visitors to make longer stays. The Leader referred to the Cardiff City of Music Festival as a homegrown event that the Council would like to invest in and grow for the long term. Officers added that the Cardiff Live development will provide a venue able to compete for smaller business tourism events, and this will hopefully encourage visitors to stay longer and enjoy other facilities.
Members discussed how to promote other things for people to see or do in Cardiff besides the major events. The Leader advised that this was the sort of thing that the Council would want to be able to enhance through funds unlocked by the tourism levy.
Members discussed whether the planned investment in Cardiff Indoor Market would interfere with the improvements already taking place in the market. Officers advised that the intention of the redevelopment is to improve the market as it is rather than change what it will be doing. Work will be done to make good the roof and stop it leaking, and to improve the stallholders’ stands.
Members asked whether proposals for open space or street food facilities in the city centre were seen as competing with the Indoor Market. Officers advised that businesses are generally comfortable with investments that improve the overall offer and attract more people into the city centre. The Leader advised that it was indicative that businesses and investors see the city centre as being a place where people go to socialise, eat and spend leisure time rather than for shopping.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Tackling Poverty portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Peter Bradbury, Cabinet Member for Tackling Poverty and Supporting Young People; and Helen Evans, Assistant Director for Housing and Communities.
Cllr Bradbury made a brief statement outlining sections of the Budgetary Proposals relevant to his portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
The Chair expressed gratitude for the acceptance of the KPI recommendations from the Scrutiny Performance Panel into the Corporate Plan, particularly around the Race Equality Task Force and sustainable employment.
Members wished to know how much of a challenge the rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions presented to the Council and what is the Council’s strategy for addressing it. The Cabinet Member advised that the Council adjusts its work according to Governments’ tax proposals, and added that he had not received many letters from employers complaining that the increase was causing problems in recruitment.
Members asked whether there were KPIs around supporting people to stay in work. The Cabinet Member advised that the target for getting people into work had been raised, and that the team aims to get people into full-time and meaningful rather than temporary employment. Officers advised that most of the funding for Into Work services is grant funding and comes with a requirement that people stay and work for at least 6 months. Mentors work alongside the new employees to ensure they are sustained in that employment.
Members discussed whether people pass through the Into Work service only to be seen again a few months later, and were advised that some people have multiple barriers into work. A new Connect to Work programme will be delivered next year looking at those complex barriers, helping people into work and then wrapping support around them.
Members asked about the confidence levels at achieving the KPIs, and were advised that this is a key risk in 2026 as a significant amount of funding for Into Work services comes from the SPF. The Cabinet Member added that the team do remarkable work in the face of great challenges and difficulties, and it is important that funding for the next few years is secured to keep them in post.
Members sought information on what contingency there was should the SPF be significantly reduced or withdrawn. Officers advised that Connect to Work would help in some respects but not in terms of overall funding. Currently posts that become vacant are not being backfilled. Should no alternative funding become available the Council would have to look to exit posts. The Cabinet Member added that he would be putting pressure on ministers to replace SPF or put in place grant funding, and he would encourage Members to do the same.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Housing and Communities portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Lee Bridgeman, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities; Helen Evans, Assistant Director for Housing and Communities; and Rebecca Hooper, Operational Manager for Neighbourhood Regeneration.
Cllr Bridgeman made a brief statement, after which Helen Evans and Rebecca Hooper gave a presentation outlining sections of the Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Housing and Communities portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
Members discussed the use of volunteers in hubs and libraries. The Cabinet Member advised that it was decided at an early stage not to adopt a full volunteer service. Hub and library staff are professional and qualified and cannot be replaced with volunteers. Officers added a balance had been struck between the number of volunteers in hubs and libraries and the remaining paid staff, and it is unlikely that paid staff could be reduced further. As part of an internal restructuring the Council is looking to create more specialist library roles. Volunteers receive good training and there are robust procedures in place.
Members wished to know about the number of hubs that hub managers are managing and whether this was sustainable. Officers advised that this depends on the size of hub; Central Library has its own manager while for smaller hubs and libraries there may be a single manager across 3 or 4. The Council is creating more senior roles such as assistant managers and senior hub library assistants and there will be one of these in each hub or library.
Members discussed the training of existing staff in specialisms and were advised that the Council is encouraging hub and library staff to enrol for a librarianship degree.
Members wondered how the proposal to remove free parking periods from Council car parks would affect the viability of district and local centres. The Cabinet Member advised that car parking charges were not part of his portfolio. Officers advised that there is a coordinated approach with Transport and Highways relating to regeneration of shopping areas. Many district centres do not have free car parking and the focus is on ensuring there are good Active Travel opportunities to encourage people out of cars where possible.
Members questioned why there was no reference in the Corporate Plan to 15-minute cities and sought reassurance that the Council still supports the concept. The Cabinet Member assured Members that the commitment was still there but the 15-minute city name had been dropped as there was too much toxicity around it.
Members sought further information on the Roath-Adamsdown Business Corridor. Officers advised that the boundaries had not yet been defined and there have been discussions around alignment with other regeneration and Active Travel schemes. The size of the area will be part of the consultation.
Members welcomed the focus on ensuring books in hubs and libraries reflect the diversity of language and sought information on how this diversity was assessed. Officer advised that this was through consultations, surveys, and conversations with library staff and customers. In addition, a new IT system being rolled out allows customer requests in specific languages to be logged.
Members sought information on whether reduction of the book fund would have an impact on people who access books in community languages. Officers advised that they were confident that the Council would be able to continue to meet the requirements of community languages. Data on the percentage of purchased books are in community languages could be provided to the Committee.
Members sought information on the venues used for the Learning for Life programme, and were advised that there are many such venues, including schools, churches and community halls, which are listed on the website, and in addition there continue to be some online courses available.
Members were advised that adult literacy and numeracy comes under a separate programme for adult learning called Learning for Work.
Members were advised that most Learning for Life participants are 50-plus retirees and that officers would be able to provide a demographic breakdown to committee if required.
Members enquired about the priority for the Clifton Street area in the Roath-Adamsdown Business Corridor placemaking plan. Officers advised that the South Riverside Business Corridor placemaking plan is currently being concluded, and there is a significant project for Cowbridge Road East that officers are looking to secure funding for and take forward shortly. The target date for the Adamsdown-Roath Business Corridor to commence is June, and this includes Clifton Street. Officers are working close with colleagues to coordinate the work with plans for a Transport Corridor along Newport Road and Broadway.
Members wished to know what the allocation of £1.5M for regeneration from the FRM was likely to be spent. Officers advised that ward councillors would be invited to put forward ideas that meet the criteria around regeneration. The key priority will be deliverability. The Cabinet Member urged Councillors to look out for the email from officers inviting ideas.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.