Councils run or fund libraries, leisure centres, parks, museums and arts venues, often through a trust or company they set up.
The Cabinet decides on opening hours, charges and closures, often after consultation.
Proposals to close or change libraries and leisure centres are usually consulted on. Community groups can sometimes take over buildings the council no longer needs.
| Council | Items | With a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Vale of Glamorgan | 19 | 3 |
| Cardiff | 9 | 9 |
| Swansea | 7 | 1 |
| Gwynedd | 4 | 0 |
| Newport | 1 | 0 |
| Powys | 1 | 0 |
| Torfaen | 1 | 0 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 1 | 0 |
| Carmarthenshire | 1 | 0 |
| Ceredigion | 1 | 0 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 1 | 1 |
AGREED: to receive the Cabinet response and to receive progress reports on the work required to implement the agreed recommendations, with the first of these scheduled for April or May 2023.
RESOLVED – That the public be excluded from the meeting at this point during consideration of this item as the Committee discussed exempt information of the description contained in paragraph 14 of Part 4 and paragraph 21 of Part 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Action 1972. The public may be excluded from the meeting by resolution of the Committee pursuant to Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during discussion of this item. 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 recruitment and selection arrangements as outlined in the report be approved. (2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Learning and Skills, in consultation with Human Resources and the Cabinet Member for Education Arts and the Welsh Language to progress as below: a) Advertising of the position; b) Progressing the necessary arrangements for long-listing and any necessary assessment of candidates in advance of shortlisting; c) Drawing up a final short-list for interview, the interview of which to be undertaken by a future meeting of the Committee; and to d) Agree costings and resource requirements relating to the processes required to pursue the recruitment and selection process. No. Reasons for decisions (1) To ensure the appointment is 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.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T dispensations as set out in the schedule below be granted up to the date of the next Local Government Elections: Member Requesting Paragraph(s) of the Decision Dispensation Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001 Under Which Dispensation is Granted and as applied for Councillor J. Aviet (a), (e) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on matters at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings relating to the review of Council employment, employee terms and conditions, in view of a family member being employed by the authority. Councillor R.M. Birch (d), (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping services programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Penarth Town Council meetings as appropriate. Councillor R.M. Birch (c), (d), (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to speak and vote when matters relating to Ysgol y Deri School, Penarth are being discussed at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. Minutes - KB Community Councillor (d), (e), (f) and (h) Dispensation granted to K. Hatton speak only at Dinas Powys Community Council meetings, on issues relating to the management of allotments as a member of the Commons and Open Spaces Sub Committee. Community Councillor (d), (e), (f) and (h) Dispensation granted to K. Hatton speak only at Dinas Powys Community Council meetings, on issues relating to the Dinas Powys Library and Activity Centre. Community Councillor (e), (f) and (h) Dispensation granted to K. Hatton speak only at Dinas Powys Community Council meetings, on issues affecting Seel Park. Community Councillor (h) Dispensation granted to K. Hatton speak only at Dinas Powys Community Council meetings on issues affecting Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern. Community Councillor (a) Dispensation granted to P. King speak only at Llandough Community Council meetings on matters concerning Llandough and Leckwith War Memorial Institute Committee as a principal trustee Councillor B. Loveluck- (d), (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to Edwards speak and vote at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings on general matters relating to the review of Council employment, employee terms and conditions or to respond to allegations relating to child protection or safeguarding matters, in view of being employed as a full time regional caseworker for NASUWT. Where specific cases are referred to to speak only on such matters as outlined above. Councillor B. Loveluck- (c), (d) (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to Edwards speak and vote when matters Minutes - KB relating to St. Richard Gwyn High School are being discussed at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. Community Councillor (d), (e), (f) and (h) Dispensation granted to K. Shaw speak only at Dinas Powys Community Council meetings, on issues affecting Seel Park. Councillor M.R. Wilson (c), (d), (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to speak and vote when matters relating to Ysgol y Deri School, Penarth are being discussed at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. (2) T H A T the following late applications for dispensation as set out in the schedule below be granted up to the date of the next Local Government Elections: Member Requesting Paragraph(s) of the Decision Dispensation Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001 Under Which Dispensation is Granted and as applied for Councillor J. Aviet (d), (e), (f) and (i) Dispensation granted to speak and vote when matters relating to St. Helens R/C Primary and Nursery School are being discussed at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. Councillor J. Protheroe (e) Dispensation granted to speak and vote when matters relating to Cowbridge Comprehensive School are being discussed at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. Reason for decisions (1&2) To comply with the regulations and obligations for the grant of dispensations to speak and vote. Minutes - KB
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. 2021/00423/FUL Received on 6 December 2021 (p25) APPLICANT: Transworld Real Estate Ltd AGENT: Mr. Luke Grattarola Ceraint John Planning Ltd. Office 16 (House 1), The Maltings, East Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF24 5EA Land at Bolston House, Bonvilston Demolition of the existing dwelling and redevelopment of the site to accommodate residential development and associated works REFUSED (1) By reason of the loss of a large proportion of a Significant Stone Wall, the loss of substantial amounts of tree cover and the suburban and insensitively designed/orientated internal site layout, the proposed development would fail to have regard to and would fail to preserve the character of the Bonvilston Conservation Area, contrary to policies SP10 - Built and Natural Environment, MD2 - Design of New Development, MD5- Development within Settlement Boundaries and MD8 – Historic Environment of the Vale of Glamorgan Local Development Plan 2011 - 2026 and the Bonvilston Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan and national guidance contained in Planning Policy Wales (Edition 11) and Technical Advice Note 12 - Design. (2) By reason of the size of the dwellings and plots, the proposed layout fails to make necessary, efficient use of the land, contrary to policy MD5 - Development within Settlement Boundaries & MD6 - Housing Densities of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026. (3) By reason of the geometry and radii of the access, and the design of works to the carriageway/footway, the proposal would result in a substandard form of access into and out of the site, which would adversely impact upon highway safety. The proposal is therefore considered contrary to Policies MD2 (Design Of New Development) & MD5 (Development within Settlement Boundaries) of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026. (4) In the absence of a noise assessment that considers potential noise nuisance from the Red Lion Inn and its garden, the proposal fails to provide adequate information to assess the impact of noise or demonstrate that the proposal would not be prejudicial to the amenity and living conditions of future Minutes - MS No. residents at the site. In this respect the development is contrary to Policies MD2 (Design of Development) & MD7 (Environment Protection) of the Vale of Glamorgan Local Development Plan 2011-2026. (5) The proposal fails to satisfy the tests to justify a derogation for protected species and would result in inadequately mitigated loss of trees that would harm the biodiversity interests of the site. Therefore, the development is considered contrary to Policies MD2- Design of New Developments & MD9-Promoting Biodiversity of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011- 2026, the guidance contained within the Councils Biodiversity and Development Supplementary Planning Guidance. (6) The proposal fails to provide any affordable housing or the infrastructure necessary to mitigate the impacts of the development in respect of public open space, education and sustainable transport. In this respect the development is contrary to Policies MG4 and MD4 of the LDP and the Council’s SPG on Affordable Housing and Planning Obligations, and Planning Policy Wales and TAN 2- Planning and Affordable Housing. Reasons for decisions Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2021/00424/CAC Received on 6 December 2021 (p59) APPLICANT: Transworld Real Estate Ltd AGENT: Mr Luke Grattarola, Geraint John Planning Ltd, Office 16 (House 1), The Maltings, East Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF24 5EA Land at Bolston House, Bonvilston Demolition of the existing dwelling and redevelopment of the site to accommodate residential development and associated works REFUSED (1) The loss of part of the historical stone boundary wall would be damaging to the intrinsic character of the site and the conservation area. The proposal would therefore fail to preserve or enhance the character of the Conservation Area and would be in conflict with Policies SP10 and MD8 of the Adopted Local Development Plan, in addition to TANs 12 and 24, the aims and objectives of the Bonvilston Conservation Area Appraisal Plan and Section 72(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Reason for decision Minutes - MS No. That Members of the Planning Committee note the above conclusions and agree that these form the basis of the Council’s case in the current non-determination appeal for the reason set out below: 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. 2021/01379/FUL Received on 23 September 2021 (p74) APPLICANT: Mr. C. Holder, Earthmovers House, Llantrisant Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LF AGENT: Mr. R. Hunt, 20a The Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford, Swadlincote, TF8 7NH The Quarries, Bonvilston The winning and working of limestone, importation/recovery of inert waste and restoration to agriculture/amenity. REFUSED - (1) By reason of the excessive unjustified infilling operation, which is not fundamentally required to create an acceptable restored site, the proposal would amount to (and would encourage) unjustified waste disposal that is contrary to the principles of the waste hierarchy, would result in unnecessarily and harmful perpetuated environmental impacts, and would fail to provide a beneficial, sustainable, and high quality restoration and after care solution for the quarry, at the earliest opportunity. The proposal is therefore contrary to the policy and guidance relating to waste management contained in TAN 21 paragraph 4.23, and criterion 2 of Policy MD20 of the LDP. In addition, the proposal is contrary to planning policy and guidance relating to quarry restoration and after care contained in PPW paragraphs 5.14.4, 5.14.50, and 5.14.54, MTAN1 paragraphs 94, 97, 100, 103, and 130, and criterion 7 of Policy MG25 of the LDP. (2) It has not been demonstrated, through submission of a bat survey, that the development would not be detrimental to the maintenance of the population of bats - a European Protected Species. The development is therefore contrary to Policies MG19 – Sites and Species of European Importance and Policy MD9- Promoting Biodiversity, of the Local Development Plan, as well as national guidance contained at paragraphs 6.3.6 & 6.3.7 of TAN 5 – Nature Conservation and Planning and paragraph 6.4.22 of Planning Policy Wales. It is also contrary to the provisions of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010. Reasons for decisions The decision to refuse planning permission has been taken in accordance with Section 38 of The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, which requires Minutes - MS No. 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. 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. In reaching the recommendation below, the content of the submitted Environmental Impact Assessment has been taken into account, in accordance with the requirements of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017. 2022/00397/RG3 Received on 28 March 2022 (p119) APPLICANT: Mr. Andrew Freegard, Vale of Glamorgan Council, The Alps, Alps Quarry Road, Wenvoe, CF5 6AA AGENT: Miss Georgia Peters, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Dock Offices, Subway Road, Barry, CF63 4RT Land North of Holm View Leisure Centre, Barry Phase Two of the residential development of 31 no. affordable housing units and associated works RESOLVED – (1) T H A T subject to the interested person(s) first entering into a Section 106 legal agreement to include the following necessary planning obligations: • To pay a sum of £37,652.50 to contribute towards the provision or enhancement of educational facilities. • To pay a sum of £39,100 to contribute towards the provision of sustainable transport facilities in the vicinity of the site. • The developer provides public art on the site to the value of 1% of the build costs or otherwise pays a contribution to the same value to the Council • To pay a sum a sum £21,420 to contribute towards the provision of new, or enhancement of existing, community facilities in the area. (2) T H A T in addition to a clause requiring the payment of a fee to monitor and implement the legal agreement. Minutes - MS No. Deemed planning consent be GRANTED subject to the condition(s) as contained within the report. 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, SP3 – Residential Requirement, SP4 – Affordable Housing Provision, MG1 – Housing Supply in the Vale of Glamorgan, MG2 – Housing Allocations, MG4 – Affordable Housing, MD1 - Location of New Development, MD2 - Design of New Development, MD3 - Provision for Open Space, MD4 – Community Infrastructure and Planning Obligations, MD6 - Housing Densities, MD7 - Environmental Protection and MD9 - Promoting Biodiversity of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026, Future Wales, National planning policy in the form of Planning Policy Wales (Edition 11), Technical Advice Notes 2 – Affordable Housing, 12 - Design, and the Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing, Barry Development Guidelines, Biodiversity and Development, Parking Standards, Planning Obligations, Residential and Householder Development, and Trees, Woodlands, Hedgerows and Development, the proposed development is considered acceptable in principle and in respect of design, visual impact and layout, residential amenity, parking, highway safety, amenity/open space, drainage, and ecology. 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. 2022/00642/FUL Received on 19 May 2022 (p157) APPLICANT: Mrs. Penny Knight, 8 Mountjoy Close, Penarth, CF64 2TA AGENT: Susan Rosser, RIBA, 20 Duffryn Road, Cyncoed, Cardiff, CF23 6NP 8, Mountjoy Close, Penarth Single storey side and rear extension with new porch and roof conversion Minutes - MS No. REFUSED Reasons for Recommendations By reason of the design, form and siting, the proposed extensions and alterations would be harmful to the appearance of the dwelling, the balance of the semi- detached pair and the spacious and consistent character of the street. The development is therefore contrary to policies MD2 and MD5 of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026, The Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance on Residential and Householder Development and TAN 12- Design. Minutes - MS
RESOLVED: that agreement be given to the response to the Economic and Culture Scrutiny CommitteeRecommendations to “Community Sport in Cardiff: Regional Partnerships” as contained in Appendix 1 of this Report
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to serve an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to require: (i) The cessation of the use of the site for the depositing, storage and any processing of construction and miscellaneous materials. (ii) The cessation of the use of the site for all domestic and leisure purposes. (iii) The removal of all containers / buildings, equipment, materials and other miscellaneous items from the land that are used in association with the unauthorised uses identified above in steps (i) and (ii). (iv) The removal of the wooden fence panels affixed to the palisade fencing. (2) In the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation be granted to take such legal proceedings as may be required. Reason for recommendation (1) It appears to the Council that the above breach of planning control constituting the material change of use of the land has occurred within the last 10 years (2) The use of the agricultural/forestry land for domestic leisure purposes and as a storage and transfer facility for construction and/or miscellaneous other materials and equipment is an unacceptable and unjustifiable development that fails to respond appropriately to the countryside and special landscape area setting and the activities are considered to be incongruous in the rural setting. By virtue of the encroachment on the countryside and the unacceptable visual impact the use has on the countryside, the development is contrary to the aims of Policies SP1 – Delivering the Strategy, MG17 – Special Landscape Areas, MD1 – Location of New Development, MD2 – Design of New Development, and MD7 – Environmental Protection of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011 – 2026 as well as the Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance on Design in the Landscape and Chapter 3 - Strategic and Spatial Choices, of Planning Policy Wales Edition 11 (2021). (3) It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. (ii) The Old Chapel, The Rhiw, Graig Penllyn, Cowbridge, CF71 7RS – This report sought authorisation to issue an Enforcement Notice under section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) in respect of the trellis fencing that had been erected along the southern boundary of the property. The report recommended that an Enforcement Notice is issued requiring the removal of the trellis fencing and supportive posts and the repairing and making good of any damage caused to the wall with a material to match the colour and texture of the wall. Authorisation was also sought to pursue legal proceedings in the event that the Enforcement Notice was not complied with. RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to serve an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to: (i) Remove any part of the trellis fencing including its supportive posts that is above one metre in height above ground level; (ii) Repair and make good any damage to the boundary wall as a result of step (i) above with a suitable material to match the colour and texture of the existing wall. (2) T H A T in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation be granted to take such legal proceedings as may be required. Reasons for decisions (1) It appears to the Council that the above breach of planning control constituting the erection of a trellis fence has occurred within the last 4 years. (2) The trellis fencing due to its height, design and prominent positioning represents a visually harmful and insensitive form of development that is detrimental to the character of the area, contrary to Policies SP10, MG17, MD2 and MD5. (3) The location and height of the fencing obscures views of drivers using the immediate highway network as well as those egressing from the garage. This coupled with the highway network not benefitting from a pedestrianised walkway results in an increased chance of conflict between road users and / or pedestrians, which is detrimental to highway safety contrary to Policy MD2. (4) It is considered that the decision complies with the Council’s well-being objectives and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of the Well Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
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. 2021/00622/FUL Received on 18 May 2022 (P. 76) APPLICANT: Kestral Construction and Hafod HA Agent: Mr Liam Griffiths Asbri Planning Ltd., Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff, CF23 8RS 81-85, Holton Road, Barry Part demolition, extension and conversion of the upper floors of no. 81 – 85 Holton Road to provide 25 no. residential flats, internal and external alterations and associated works. RESOLVED – T H A T subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 agreement to secure the following: EITHER • The residential units are delivered by the Vale of Glamorgan Council, or by a Housing Association Partner (Hafod Housing, Newydd Housing, United Welsh Housing or Wales & West Housing) of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. OR • The developer pays £54,996 for the provision or enhancement of educational facilities in schools serving the development for Secondary school children. • The developer pays a contribution of £57,500 towards sustainable transport facilities in the vicinity of the site. • The developer provides public art on the site to the value of 1% of the build costs or otherwise pays a contribution to the same value to the Council. • The developer pays a contribution of £66,700 towards providing or enhancing public open space in the vicinity of the site. AND • The units shall only be occupied as affordable housing that meets the definition of affordable housing in Annex B of the Welsh Government Technical Advice Note 2 on Affordable Housing, or any future guidance that replaces it. • The developer pays the legal and implementation/monitoring fees for the S106 agreement. APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2021/00764/FUL Received on 15 July 2022 (P. 104) APPLICANT: Heritage Coast Campsite Monknash, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan., CF71 7QQ AGENT: r. Andrew Parker Andrew Parker Associates, The Old Farmhouse, Trerhyngyll, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7TN Heritage Coast Campsite, Monknash Proposed 2 no. new tourist lodges, conversion of existing camp site facilities to form 2 no. tourist accommodation units. Proposed campervan site and tent area with provision of new toilet shower block. APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2021/01270/FUL Received on 1 September 2021 (P. 125) APPLICANT: Mr. D Clarke Brooklands, Brook Lane, St. Nicholas. CF5 6TB AGENT: Mr. Geraint John Office 16 (House 1, 2nd Floor), The Maltings, East Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF24 5EA Brooklands, Brook Lane, St. Nicholas Part retrospective application to regularise and seek the approval for the completion of the 'as built' development for a new detached dwelling (through a barn conversion and associated works of adaptation and extension). RESOLVED - (1) T H A T planning permission for the works as described in the application be refused. (2) T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to serve an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to require the following: i. The removal of all unauthorised works that have taken place to Barn F, including the doors and windows, blockwork walls, cladding and roof covering, and the reinstatement of the barn to its previous appearance, as shown in the approved plans and the photographs attached to planning application file 2011/00898/FUL; ii. The demolition of the brick link extension (referred to as building B in the submitted planning application) that has been built between Barn F and the adjacent building (Barn E); iii. Making good the east elevation of Barn E (following the demolition of the link extension) by bricking this up in matching brickwork. (3) T H A T in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation is also sought to take such legal proceedings as may be required. Reasons for decisions (1) The extent of works proposed and that have been carried out to the former steel portal framed barn in the east of the site (Barn F), and the link extension adjoining this to the adjacent brick and blockwork barn (Barn E) and as proposed, amount to the substantial reconstruction and alteration of the building, to the extent that these elements of the proposal would constitute the construction of a new building in the countryside. By reason of the design and character of the alterations/new building, relative to its former agricultural appearance, the works have unacceptably harmed and fundamentally altered the character of the building. The former overly agricultural portal barn now has a highly domesticated an urbanised character, which is to the detriment of the group of buildings and the wider character of the yard. This is contrary to Policies MD1 (Location of New Development) and MD11 (Conversion and Renovation of Rural Buildings) of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026, the Conversion and Renovation of Rural Buildings Supplementary Planning Guidance (2018) and advice in Technical Advice Note 12 (Design). (2) The recommendation to refuse 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. (3) 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. (4) 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. 2021/01386/RG3 Received on 22 September 2021 (P. 158) APPLICANT: Vale of Glamorgan Council, The Alps, Quarry Road, Cardiff, CF5 6AA AGENT: Mr John Griffiths Blacksmiths Shop, The Forge, Cantref, Brecon, LD3 8LR 2, Dyffryn Close, St. Nicholas Retrospective application for new roof covering. APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2021/01387|/RG3 Received on 22 September 2021 (P. 169) APPLICANT: Vale of Glamorgan Council, The Alps, Quarry Road, Cardiff, CF5 6AA AGENT: Mr John Griffiths Blacksmiths Shop, The Forge, Cantref, Brecon, LD3 8LR 4, Dyffryn Close, St. Nicholas Retrospective application for new roof covering. APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2021/01388/RG3 Received on 22 September 2021 (P. 181) APPLICANT: Vale of Glamorgan Council, The Alps, Quarry Road, Cardiff, CF5 6AA AGENT: Mr John Griffiths Blacksmiths Shop, The Forge, Cantref, Brecon, LD3 8LR 13, Dyffryn Close, St. Nicholas Retrospective planning application for change of roof covering. APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2021/01809/FUL Received on 6 January 2022 (P. 192) APPLICANT: Mr Eugene McKay c/o Agent, Unit D - Lunesdale, Upton Magna Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TT AGENT: Tim Williams Green Planning Studio Ltd, Unit D - Lunesdale, Upton Magna Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TT Barn (to the North of Howe Mill Farm), St Athan Road, St Mary Church Change of use of a barn to dwelling to be used for holiday purposes. WITHDRAWN by the applicant RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to serve an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to require: (i) Reinstate the building to its original condition including undertaking the following: • Remove the render applied to the exterior of the building. • Remove the windows and doors on the front and rear elevations. • Remove the additional areas of new external blockwork in elevations. • Remove the profiled tiled metal sheeting roof. (ii) Remove all of the waste materials from the land resulting from the taking of step (i) above. (2) T H AT in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation is also sought to take such legal proceedings as may be required. Reasons for decisions (1) It appears to the Council that the above breach of planning control constituting operational development has occurred within the last four years. (2) The works that have been undertaken to date have resulted in the substantial alteration of the former rural brick building and are not sympathetic to the fabric of the existing building and unacceptably affects the appearance and rural character of the building and its wider rural setting. The development would, therefore, conflict with Policies SP1 - Delivering the Strategy, MD1 - Location of New Development, MD11 – Conversion and Renovation of Rural Buildings and MD13 - Tourism and Leisure of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026 and Conversion and Renovation of Rural Buildings (2018) Supplementary Planning Guidance, as well as national policy identified within Planning Policy Wales (Edition 11, 2021), TAN12- Design and TAN 24 – The Historic Environment. (3) 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. 2021/00571/FUL Received on 4 May 2022 (P. 222) APPLICANT: Mr Jacob George, 122-124, Plymouth Road, The Waverley Care Centre, Penarth , Vale Of Glamorgan. CF64 5DN AGENT: Mrs Kruti Gandhi, 58B, Clearwater Way, Lakeside, Cardiff. CF23 6DJ The Waverley Care Centre, 122-124, Plymouth Road, Penarth Retain boundary fence and gates as built replacing approved (2021/01186/FUL of 14/12/2021) brick wall with metal fencing due to structural instability. APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the dispensations as set out in the schedule below be granted up to the date of the next Local Government Elections : Member Requesting Paragraph(s) of the Decision Dispensation Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001 Under Which Dispensation is Granted and as applied for Councillor A. Asbrey (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s reshaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Dinas Powys Community Council meetings Councillor M. Cowpe (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s reshaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Dinas Powys Community Council meetings Councillor V.P. Driscoll (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s reshaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Dinas Powys Community Council meetings Councillor C.P. Franks (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Minutes - KB reshaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Dinas Powys Community Council meetings Councillor J. Lynch-Wilson (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s reshaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and St. Athan Community Council meetings Councillor P. Carreyett (a) Dispensation granted to speak only, at Llandough Community Council meetings on matters relating to Llandough War Memorial Institute as a Principal Trustee of the charity Councillor M. Edwards (a) Dispensation granted to speak and vote at Llandough Community Council meetings on matters relating to Llandough War Memorial Institute as a Principal Trustee of the charity Councillor D. Mears (a) Dispensation granted to speak only, at Llandough Community Council meetings on matters relating to Llandough War Memorial Institute as a Principal Trustee of the charity Councillor Dr. M. Misra (a) Dispensation granted to speak and vote at Llandough Community Council meetings on matters relating to Llandough War Memorial Institute as a Principal Trustee of the charity Councillor V.P. Driscoll (d) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak only, where issues are raised in respect of Holton Road, Barry at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. Councillor C.P. Franks (d), (f), (g) and (h) Dispensation granted to speak only, on matters relating to Dinas Powys Minutes - KB Library and Activity Centre (including grant applications) when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Dinas Powys Community Council meetings Councillor C.P. Franks (d), (f), (g) and (h) Dispensation granted to speak only, on matters relating to Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern (including grant applications) when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Dinas Powys Community Council meetings Councillor Dr. I.J. Johnson (c), (d), (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on matters relating to arts and events within the Vale of Glamorgan when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings Councillor Dr. I.J. Johnson (c), (d), (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on matters relating to sports facilities within the Vale of Glamorgan when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings Councillor Dr. I.J. Johnson (c), (d) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on matters relating to community centres when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings Councillor S. Lloyd-Selby (d) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak only, on issues relating to Telecare and Care Package services at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. Councillor D. Willmott (i) Dispensation granted to speak only, at St. Athan Community Council meetings on matters relating to St. Athan Community Hub and Library (SACHaL) (including grant applications) Councillor M.R. Wilson (d), (f), (g) and (i) Dispensation granted to speak only, on matters Minutes - KB relating to Penarth Fairtrade Forum at Vale of Glamorgan Council Meetings. Councillor M.R. Wilson (d). (f), (g) and (i) Dispensation granted to speak only, on matters relating to Glyndwr Hall Committee at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. Councillor M.R. Wilson (d), (f), (g) and (i) Dispensation granted to speak only, on matters relating to Cardiff and Vale College at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. (2) T H A T Councillor Cowpe be informed that in relation to the request for dispensation relating to Library Services, as contained within the reshaping application within the agenda, that the matter be considered for determination at a future meeting of the Committee following a more detailed application being submitted, should Councillor Cowpe wish to do so. (3) T H A T Councillor Driscoll be advised that in relation to his request for dispensation, having regard to the length of Holton Road, should Councillor Driscoll believe that he does not have a personal and prejudicial interest in matters affecting the top end of Holton Road and that they do not have any relevance to his business or properties that he seeks advice from the Monitoring Officer. Reasons for decisions (1) To comply with the regulations and obligations for the grant of dispensations to speak and vote. (2) To allow for the submission of a more detailed application to be submitted for consideration. (3) Having regard to the length of Holton Road and proximity to Councillor Driscoll’s properties. Minutes - KB
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to approve the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report 2021-22 for formal publication in accordance with the Welsh Language Standards (Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011)
RESOLVED – THAT the comments of the Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee and subsequent comments from Councillor Morgan be noted and considered further by the next Administration as part of an authority-wide traffic management and road safety policy that linked with both the 20mph default speed limit and plans for greater active travel opportunities . Question: Can you please confirm that the current Cabinet has brought forward this resolution and that the proposed authority-wide traffic management and road safety policy will now be addressed as a matter of priority? Reply from the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places Welsh Government announced on 12th June, 2022, a decision to introduce a default speed limit of 20mph in Wales. At this current time our officers are working hard to plan and deliver this project in time for the current introduction date of September 2023. This means there are limited resources to undertake any further large scale traffic policy work, but in addition it would be inappropriate to undertake this work prior to the implementation of the ongoing 20mph default project, as this involves the review of various guidance associated with the setting of speed limits which would be an essential part of any such policy. There is a detailed plan of Active Travel proposals for the Vale of Glamorgan and this can be found on the Council’s website which she would encourage people to look at. The work to develop an authority-wide traffic management and road safety policy will commence following the implementation of the 20mph default speed limit. If there are any specific issues – whether these are around a specific issue or locality that Councillor Morgan has concerns about, I would be more than happy to explore those matters further through discussion with all Members as well if they asked. Minutes - JR No. Supplemental Councillor Morgan, referring to his disappointment that nothing had been progressed, sought a meeting with the Cabinet Member to discuss the matter further. The Cabinet Member indicated that she was happy to do so. (iii) Question from Councillor Dr. I.J. Johnson How many people are currently waiting for social services support, and what is the Council doing to reduce that number? Reply from the Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health People approach Social Services for a variety of reasons. The question is very broad and so I have endeavoured to give some broad details firstly for Adults and then secondly for Children and Young People. If there is anything specific that Councillor Dr. Johnson has concerns about, I can maybe deal with that as a supplementary or through further discussion. Adult Assessment: In Adult Services there are currently 99 people in the community waiting for a Social Services assessment. There are an additional 6 people waiting in hospital for an assessment by a Social Worker There are no urgent cases waiting assessment, but there are 24 awaiting allocation and 75 cases awaiting input from an Occupational Therapist (these are lower priority) the standard we seek to achieve is for assessment to be made within 12 weeks. Adults Waiting for a Service: There are 5 people waiting for a care home placement (3 permanent, 1 temp, 1 respite). There are 120 people waiting for domiciliary care however, just over 20 of those are temporarily receiving that care from the Vale Community Resource Service which specialises in providing reablement and rehabilitation. For Children and Young People The picture here is different and the detail I will provide relates to the numbers waiting to be assessed. This is the position as at the 11/7/22: • 10 children (in 9 families) awaiting assessment by the Child Health and Disability Team. It is expected a number of these children will be allocated for assessment within a week. Minutes - JR No. • 39 children (in 28 families) awaiting assessment by the Intake Team. The list of children waiting is kept under regular review and allocated according to need. Supplemental Thanking the Cabinet Member for his response, Councillor Dr. Johnson sought clarification in respect of the market fragility and service capacity, noting that these were high on the Council’s risk register and enquired if staffing issues were affecting the Council’s ability to deliver support. The Cabinet Member confirmed that there were seven individuals waiting assessment and confirmed that in regard to Adult Services there were less than 100 people waiting for care at home and this was where the Authority was finding it particularly difficult to meet those individuals’ needs. As a result the service was conducting risk assessments for those individuals to ensure that they were prioritised. Domiciliary care was particularly difficult to resource in rural areas as a result specific initiatives were in place to develop additional capacity in the Western Vale. The supply and demand of domiciliary care was carefully monitored and over the previous three months a growing number of packages had been put in place each month. In April, this was 108 packages and in June 136. There was however a gap in capacity and Social Services had put several measures in place to mitigate the situation. He agreed to forward details of these measures to Councillor Dr. Johnson and Members of the Council. (iv) Question from Councillor Dr. I.J. Johnson How many Council houses have been built by the Vale of Glamorgan Council in the last decade? Reply from the Cabinet Member for Public Sector Housing and Tenant Engagement Given the housing crisis in this country, let alone in the Vale of Glamorgan, the straightforward answer is – not enough! But, the good news is that the Council re-commenced its house building programme in September 2017, and since this date Council has completed 76 properties in the following areas: • Francis Road, Barry – 3 no. units • Llys Llechwedd Jenner, Barry – 28 no. units • Clos Holm View, Barry Phase 1 – 11 no. units • Court Road, Barry – 11 no. units • Lon y Felin Wynt, Hayes Road, Barry – 23 no. units 67 properties are currently under construction and these are: Minutes - JR No. • St Cyres Road, Penarth – 14 no. units • Hayeswood Road, Barry – 53 no. units We are ‘in contract’ for 32 properties and awaiting construction start dates at: • Coldbrook Road East, Barry – 20 no. units • Colcot Clinic, Barry – 12 no. units Awaiting Planning Decision, but due to start on site 2022/23, on a further 49 properties at the following locations: • Clos Holm View, Barry (Phase 2) – 31 no. units • Maes y Ffynnon, Bonvilston – 8 no. units • Olive Lodge, Barry (acquisition pending) – 10 no. units In addition we currently have 346 units for schemes at Feasibility and Pre- development stage from 2023. Supplemental Councillor Dr. Johnson, being pleased to hear that the projects were under delivery, enquired of the Cabinet Member as to what consideration she had given in the context of the number of units quoted in her response, the impact of inflation and supply chain issues affecting the construction industry would have on the delivery of the programme over the coming years. The Cabinet Member acknowledged that there had been difficulties with costings of materials and prices from contractors and the Council was working hard to mitigate these pressures and she indicated that she would provide Councillor Dr. Johnson with a written reply. (v) Question from Councillor Dr. I.J. Johnson What is the current situation regarding the Model Farm development? Reply from the Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Equalities and Regulatory Services Planning permission was quashed in October 2021 when the Court Order by HHJ Jarman QC confirmed the application for permission for judicial review was granted. The planning application is now back with the Council for determination. A new public consultation regarding the planning application was undertaken earlier in the year and additional viability information has also been presented by the applicant which the public could comment on. This information is currently being considered by relevant experts on behalf of the Council. The application remains under assessment and will be reported back to Planning Committee for consideration once this process (including the assessment of the viability information) is complete. However, it should be noted that the application Minutes - JR No. is also currently subject to a holding direction from Welsh Government and once the Planning Committee considers the application, it will have to be passed back to Welsh Government for an actual decision. The application will not be on the agenda for next Planning Committee on 27th July and is likely to come back for consideration in the Autumn. Supplemental Councillor Dr. Johnson sought clarification on the process and decision-making in terms of who would make the final decision regarding the granting of planning permission. Referring to the holding direction received from Welsh Government the Cabinet Member confirmed that the matter would come back to the Council’s Planning Committee in the near future to consider officers’ recommendations. Once the Planning Committee had considered the matter the application would be passed back to Welsh Government for the final decision. (vi) Question from Councillor Dr. I.J. Johnson What is the timetable for a new-build Welsh medium school in Cowbridge? Reply from the Cabinet Member for Education, Arts and the Welsh Language Thank you for your question. The new build Welsh Medium School in Cowbridge proposal will need to be subject to a statutory consultation process. This is provisionally planned for September 2022 and a final determination on the education proposal likely in March 2023. This consultation is required to determine what form of Welsh Medium primary school would be most appropriate based on the statutory considerations outlined in the School Organisation Code. It is anticipated that the funding for the project will form part of the extended Sustainable Communities for Learning Band B programme. This will depend on Welsh Government approval to extend the programme. Projects within the Band B programme must be approved before 2024 and completed by 2026. Based on the current estimated timeframe it is expected that the relevant business case, planning and SAB approvals would be in place by September 2023 to allow construction to begin. The new school would be anticipated to open in January 2025 subject to no delays in achieving the relevant approvals. The Council’s draft Welsh in Education Strategic Plan covering the years 2022 to 2032 requires the new school to be delivered by 2027. Under the current programme the Council aims to deliver the new school by 2025. However, this is subject to the necessary funding being in place and the outcome of the relevant stages of the decision making process. Minutes - JR No. Supplemental Councillor Dr. Johnson enquired if any lessons had been learned from the Barry Waterfront development. The Cabinet Member confirmed that there had been and she would be happy to discuss these with Councillor Dr. Johnson further. (vii) Question from Councillor M.J. Hooper Given the upcoming changes at Westminster, and especially cognisant of Boris Johnson's personal agenda, have the Council identified any new risks to the levelling up funding bid, and what are they doing to mitigate said risks? Reply from the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources The scope of the Levelling Up Round 2 remains unchanged and changes within Westminster have not impacted on bid development. The Portal for submission of bids had opened and the Council bid would be submitted shortly. The Council has identified this as a risk in terms of delivery timescales for capital works should the bid be approved. It is hoped that the end dates for delivery or the appraisal window will be amended by UK Government to mitigate against this delay at the start of the process. Supplemental Councillor Hooper, referring to the current Prime Minister leadership contest and to the pledges relating to taxation made by the candidates which economic commentators believed could result in implications for future levelling up funding and shared prosperity funding, asked the Leader if she would consider a review of the risks. Referring to scenario planning by the Project Team, the Leader indicated that they were well ahead in terms of working out the potential implications, but until clarity was achieved within the Conservative party, it was a case of waiting and seeing and then act accordingly. (viii) Question from Councillor C.A. Cave Could the Cabinet Member please explain the criteria for cutting highway verges? Reply from the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services There are set criteria for the various designated areas of the Highways Verge network and the detail of this is as follows: Minutes - JR No. There are 150km of carriageway designated as Strategic Routes within the adopted highway, these are cut during May, July and September throughout the growing season to an average width of 3 metres. There are 655km of carriageway designated as Non-Strategic Routes within the adopted highway, these are cut on one occasion at an average width of 1.2 metres after the 3rd Monday in July to aid users of the carriageway but also to aid / assist the ecological interest of these verges. There are several recognised Vision Splays within the highway network that require cutting at the beginning of the growing season to ensure appropriate vison at these junctions, this would usually take place in May, however within our contract we also have the ability to call upon a second vison splay cut if verge growth requires it. Supplemental Councillor Cave sought an explanation from the Cabinet Member as to why contractors were being allowed to choose when and where they would cut grass verges. She had particular concern that vehicle vision splays were not being appropriately managed. The Cabinet Member indicated that he was not aware of any particular issues in regard to the maintenance of highway verges but gave an assurance that he would investigate the matter. (ix) Question from Councillor C.A. Cave Will the Cabinet Member please give his support to a Rural Roads Policy? Reply from the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places Thank you for your question and I would advise that I am aware that this matter has already been responded to and addressed via Council questions by the previous Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services and Transport. I would concur with his statements and position stated at that time, however, for the avoidance of doubt I would clarify as below for new Members. The Council’s local road network comprises a mixture of road classes and unclassified roads within the rural Vale incorporating country lanes. It is the case with a significant number of both urban and rural roads throughout the Vale that these were not designed or constructed to accommodate the current mix and volume of traffic, pedestrian, cyclist and equestrian users. However, all roads including rural roads and country lanes, must carry a certain composition of traffic to serve the needs of the local population both from a business, work and leisure perspective and motorists who use these roads should do so with appropriate care and consideration for others. It is also accepted that there is a general increase in the use of all roads for various purposes, but this is Vale wide and affects all classes or road both rural and urban. Minutes - JR No. Where specific safety or conflict issues arise along rural roads or country lanes this is already investigated and managed based on specific investigation and evidence obtained in the same was as urban roads to ensure the Council comply with its statutory duty to manage its overall highway network in accordance with the appropriate legislation. There are no requirements for the Council to manage country lanes or rural roads separately or in a different manner to its other local road network and there is no evidence that country lanes are generally unsafe, albeit there is a recognition of a slightly different mix of traffic and infrastructure conditions in managing various elements and classes of road within the Vale’s local road network. Where issues on any country roads are brought to the Council’s attention then these will be fully investigated based on the evidence and risk approach in the same way that all other roads are assessed and managed. As a consequence, and based on the above position, I do not consider that there is a need to have a separate Rural Roads Policy as safety and traffic conditions are already considered specific to each circumstance and section of road based on investigation and evidence whether this is a rural country lane or busy urban road. In summary, the Council’s highways teams review and considers specific concerns on its rural network in the same manner as any other road within the Vale’s local highway network and this is considered adequate, reasonable and a proportionate way to deal with safety issues which may be raised or occur at any time. Finally, and as referenced in one of my previous responses, at a meeting of the Cabinet on 28th February 2022 consideration was given to a reference from the Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee concerning a suggested Rural Roads Policy in the Vale. Cabinet at the time resolved to note the comments of the Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee and subsequent comments from Councillor Morgan and considered further by the next Administration as part of an authority-wide traffic management and road safety policy that linked with both the 20mph default speed limit which she supported. I agree with the previous Cabinet Member’s position on this matter and as I have stated, work to develop an authority-wide traffic management and road safety policy will commence following the implementation of the 20mph default speed limit. Supplemental Thanking Councillor Morgan for his support and campaigning for such a policy, Councillor Cave asked the Cabinet Member if she would accept an invitation to visit her ward to look at issues that had not been addressed by her Cabinet predecessor. The Cabinet Member indicated that she would be happy to visit Councillor Cave’s ward. Minutes - JR No. (x) Question from Councillor G.D.D. Carroll What action is the Council taking in response to the impacts of inflation on the Authority’s budgets? Reply from the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources The inflationary pressures are impacting on all of the Council’s finances both revenue and capital. For revenue the Council has been largely protected on rising utility costs having purchased its gas and electric in advance but is seeing pressure coming through on changes to standing charges. Negotiations are ongoing on the 2022/23 pay award and it is looking likely that the 3% set aside will be insufficient. Services are managing their budgets tightly to ensure the Council’s finances are as robust as possible. Regular sessions are held to discuss budget pressures across all Directorates. You will also be aware that regular revenue (and capital) monitoring reports are brought before Cabinet (and all Scrutiny Committees) so that the budgets can be monitored and where necessary, action taken to address emerging issues. Pressures are also coming through in Capital and again the finance team are working with service managers to understand the impact of rising prices at a scheme level. As part of this work we are ascertaining progress on schemes, whether work is under way, contracts agreed or work still out to tender. Managers are having to value engineer schemes to keep to agreed cost envelopes. In particular cases, such as with key projects that are funded via Welsh Government (21stC schools being a key example), discussions are held to establish whether inflationary pressures can be factored into any awards. Finally, all be aware that the Council does hold specific reserves (both revenue and capital) which are available to be used as a consequence of cost pressures, including inflationary increases. Supplemental Councillor Carroll enquired if the Leader anticipated a draw down from reserves and what this amount would be. The Leader pointed out to Councillor Carroll that this had been set out in recent reports to the Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee and the Governance and Audit Committee. Those reports referred to reserves that could be used and would be used if deemed necessary and it was just as well the Council had these. Minutes - JR No. (xi) Question from Councillor G.D.D. Carroll Will the Cabinet Member please provide an update on action the Council is taking to improve highway infrastructure on Llandough Hill? Reply from the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services Thank you for your question, however, it is unclear exactly what information you are looking for regarding the highway infrastructure on Llandough. I can confirm that Llandough Hill is recorded as adopted highway and the Council as local highway authority has a duty to maintain it at public expense under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980. I am unaware of any other infrastructure on Llandough Hill that you may be referring too. Perhaps if you could elaborate, I would be happy to respond further. Supplemental Councillor Carroll asked the Cabinet Member if he would support the resurfacing of the road. The Council’s three year plan which provided a method whereby individual roads were identified and prioritised for resurfacing through consideration of several specific criteria, which included but was not limited to road classification, ongoing maintenance costs, customer complaints and third party claims. The process enabled the Council to implement an annual programme of resurfacing works on a priority basis so as to manage its highway asset in the most cost effective and beneficial manner subject to the funding available annually for such works. The three year plan had recently been updated and was presented to Cabinet on 7th July, 2022 and the Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee on 12th July, 2022. The agendas and minutes of these meeting were available, as he pointed out to Councillor Carroll, via the Council’s website. That Cabinet report identified that Llandough Hill was identified as scoring 195 points on the three year Resurfacing Plan and it was anticipated, based on current funding available in the current financial year, that resurfacing works would be undertaken to roads scoring a total of 210 points or above. Therefore it was unlikely that the road would be resurfaced in the current financial year, although the position would be reviewed again in 2023. (xii) Question from Councillor R.R. Thomas Will the Leader confirm how many potholes have been reported to the Council within the town of Penarth in the last 12 months? Reply from the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources I am informed that 126 carriageway defects have been reported to the Council from July 2021 to June 2022. All of these reported defects have been inspected Minutes - JR No. to ensure they meet the intervention criteria set by the Council. The criteria is available on the Council’s website and the Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee had also discussed this recently. In addition, the Council’s Highway Inspectors have raised some 242 actionable carriageway defects in Penarth from July 2021 to June 2022. Some of these defects will be in the 126 reported defects identified above. Whilst we regularly inspect all our highways, as has been detailed, defects will appear in between these inspections. We therefore encourage all residents to use the ‘report it’ feature on our website if they are concerned about a pothole, or alternatively to telephone our contact centre with this information. Supplemental Councillor R. Thomas, referring to the Council’s report which only identified one road which required resurfacing which he was disappointed with, asked the Leader why residents of Penarth were low on the Council’s priority list and invited her to visit the ward with him to walk and speak to residents on the issue. The Leader indicated that she regularly walked and cycled around the Plymouth ward for a number of reasons and that at a recent visit to the ward she only identified three potholes which had already been assessed for repair and since that time the work had been undertaken. She reminded Councillor Thomas that she regularly reported potholes for repair and recounted from emails she had retained for her records that she had reported a number of defects to road across Penarth in 2017 and 2018. In 2019 she had reported 132 defects and one road where she had reported potholes had since been resurfaced. In 2020 she had reported 5 defects and in 2021 she had reported a further 47 defects across various locations in Penarth. She also pointed out to Councillor Thomas that she also took the time to report street bins that required emptying, street lights that were not working and graffiti. She was not only a voice for the community in the Council but an effective Councillor. She also reminded Councillor Thomas of the reporting feature on the Council’s website and suggested that he walked his ward and reported any potholes which she had no doubt would be repaired if they met the Council’s repairs criteria. (xiii) Question from Councillor G. Bruce Why has the Council not taken action to ensure adequate school transport provision is put in place for pupils travelling from Rhoose Primary to Cowbridge Comprehensive following catchment area changes to protect the education continuity of pupils attending Cowbridge? Reply from the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places Free home to school transport is provided to secondary aged pupils who live three or more miles from their catchment school. Minutes - JR No. Transport is provided for any pupil who qualifies either on distance grounds or because they do not have an available walking route to school, if they attend their catchment area school. This is and has been the Authority’s position and is part of the school and college transport policy which can be found on the Council’s website. Pupils moving up from Rhoose Primary to Cowbridge Comprehensive in September 2022 will be allocated free school transport, as long as they live in catchment. Parents are able to apply to any school they wish, but as outlined in the Policy if it is non-catchment parents/carers will be responsible for transport provision. The change of catchment for Cowbridge Comprehensive, that included Rhoose moving into catchment was, as other changes in school catchments have been, a phased approach. The change came in for Year 7 in September 2021 and will be for both Year 7 and Year 8 in September 2022. The Council does not change the catchment for all year groups at the same time. If that was to happen, in this particular case, then all pupils who attended Llantwit Major Comprehensive and live in Rhoose would all be out of catchment and not qualify for free school transport. That would affect close to 230 pupils who live in the Rhoose area and who knowingly choose to attend at that time their catchment school, Llantwit Comprehensive. The Council has fulfilled its statutory duty and continues to provide transport for pupil who attend their catchment school. I am aware of issues raised with regards costs for the private bus that runs from Rhoose to Cowbridge Comprehensive which is in part due to a lack of pupils not needing to purchase seats on this bus as they now travel for free on a Council contracted school bus. However, I will refer to another private bus that ran from the Ely area of Cardiff to Cowbridge Comprehensive that another operator decided to cancel at the beginning of this year. This was not due to lack of passengers, it was a decision made by the operator for business reasons. The Council has no control over the running of private services and as such operators can make decisions on fares, whether or not they run a service or the route the bus may take without consultation (xiv) Question from Councillor C.P. Franks Will the Cabinet Member indicate the additional tax burden falling on the Vale of Glamorgan Council in respect of the proposed increase in National Insurance contributions imposed by the UK Government? Minutes - JR No. Reply from the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources The direct impact of the NI increase in 2022/23 was calculated as part of the Budget proposals to be £1.034m – this figure includes all schools. In terms of the indirect impact on for instance social care providers – we haven’t been able to put a figure on this as we do not have sufficient detail on our suppliers pay and the increases to Social Care Providers for 2022/23 would reflect the RLW increase and other inflationary impacts such as energy costs. Supplemental Councillor Franks sought an assurance from the Leader that all front line services would be protected in the face of increased National Insurance contributions. The Leader referred to the fact that the increase had been budgeted for as part of the Council’s budget setting process and alluded to approximately £1m of additional costs that had been accounted for. The budget setting process for the previous financial year identified £24m shortfall and that the Council had received a good budget settlement from the Welsh Government. However, she did not know what the settlement would be for the future financial year, but it was unlikely that it would be at the same level. Alluding to the forthcoming budget setting process that the Council would be undertaking, this would need to take account of a number of additional financial challenges and she specifically referred to energy prices and inflationary pressures. She would do all that was humanly possible to protect services starting with the most vulnerable. (xv) Question from Councillor C.P. Franks The Cabinet Member will be aware of increasing concerns in Dinas Powys regarding road safety. Will you indicate what measures are being implemented to make our streets safer? Reply from the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places Thank you for your question, however, I note that you do not provide any specific details relating to your road safety concerns and it is therefore difficult for me to respond specifically. The Council receives numerous concerns regarding a variety of aspects relating to road safety throughout the Vale and investigates those concerns as appropriate and as far as reasonably practicable given the current resource available and its current powers and responsibilities. I would firstly clarify that the Council as local highway authority has a statutory duty under Section 39 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to undertake studies into road traffic collisions, and to take steps both to reduce and prevent them as far as reasonably practicable and appropriate. To carry out this duty, the Council Minutes - JR No. reviews collision data provided by the Welsh Government on a six monthly basis relating to injury collisions which have occurred within the Vale’s local highway network and considers the evidence and potential contributary factors associated with those collisions. Where necessary based on this analysis and the potential cause of any collision, the Council will consider schemes to improve road safety subject to available funding. This includes Dinas Powys, however, I am unaware of any serious injury collision within the village which require any specific and immediate consideration at this time. There is quite often some confusion over responsibilities with regard to highway safety matters and speed related issues. Although, the Council sets speed limits, the primary responsibility for speed enforcement rests with the Police and the Council has no powers to deal with speeding offences. For this reason, we recommend that contacting South Wales Police should always be the first line of approach taken by members of the public who are concerned about speeding issues in their local area. Alternatively, residents can make a request for speed camera enforcement direct with GoSafe, the Wales Casualty Reduction Partnership, whose primary function is to make Welsh roads safer by reducing road casualties. However, the Council, Police and GoSafe will generally recommend residents consider the setting up of a community speed watch scheme which has proven to helpful deterring speeding in local areas throughout Wales and of which there are many example throughout the Vale. Details can be found on the GoSafe website. In exceptional circumstances, where there is a significant history of personal injury collisions, and where police and/or GoSafe action has failed to reduce speeding offences and improve road safety, the Council will consider introducing further measures to assist with speed enforcement such as traffic calming. Such measures are expensive to introduce and where further measures are considered necessary then those schemes compete for limited Welsh Government grant funding, where in most, if not all cases, the most severe locations are awarded funding. The Council has currently accumulated a significant number of schemes that are awaiting future funding. Finally, you will also be aware of the Welsh Government proposal for 20mph speeding limits in Wales following the issue of advice on 12th July, 2022 by the Head of Neighbourhood Services and Transport. The Senedd also voted on and approved the proposal to reduce the default speed limit from 30mph to 20 mph on restricted roads and residential streets on 12th July, 2022. Council officers are currently working through the requirements of the legislation to understand the implications within the Vale and which roads will be impacted after having successfully taken part in one of eight Welsh Government pilots for the 20mph default speed in St. Brides Major. The default speed limit is due to be implemented in September 2023 and this measure would hopefully address ongoing road safety concerns relating to speed not only in Dinas Powys but throughout the Vale where the limit is to be implemented. I anticipate that the Council will be able to provide further details on the implications for individual areas in Autumn 2022. Minutes - JR No. Supplemental Referring to the necessary investment, policing, enforcement and the lack of safety schemes including the provision of a camera safe scheme in Dinas Powys which volunteers were happy to support if provided the equipment, Councillor Franks asked the Cabinet Member what she was going to do about it. The Cabinet Member referred to her initial response and reminded Councillor Franks that these measures would help address the issues he raised. The Council was taking serious steps to address road safety and reminded Councillor Franks that the Police also had an important role to play in the issue. (vxi) Question from Councillor C.P. Franks In the event of serious flooding of residential and commercial properties what plans exist to safe guard vulnerable people? Reply from the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services The Council’s Civil Protection Unit (CPU) operate a 24/7 365 duty officer system to respond to emergencies. The CPU works with other service areas to respond and if necessary will open an emergency control room, usually based at the Alps in Wenvoe. In the event of a flooding emergency, officers will contact the Social Services Emergency Duty Team to ascertain if there are any known vulnerable residents within the area, but it should be noted these would only be if they are social services clients. Welsh Government are working on a system called JIGSO which is a web service that allows the user to be able to search a specific area of a map and identify the properties within which are vulnerable citizens who may require assistance during an emergency such as flooding/snowfall or perhaps an area being affected by smoke. For example, the user can draw a circle/polygon around an area and within a matter of minutes, be able to identify which households require assistance. This will allow vulnerable citizens to receive priority assistance to prepare for an emerging incident, receive additional support as a result of an event e.g. water bottles, or evacuate if required. In the case of Storm Bella in 2020, to obtain data on which properties required assistance took some time, with JIGSO this information can obtained in a couple of minutes. The maps can also be changed i.e. a black and white map just showing outlines or perhaps a satellite map (similar to Google Earth but in more detail) can be selected. The system, which is unique to the UK, now means that data is now available within minutes detailing the most vulnerable citizens in our communities so they can be supported when an incident occurs. In addition the CPU has produced a new Community Flood Plan and Extreme Weather Guidance, that explains how to prepare a Community Flood Plan. This Minutes - JR No. plan can be completed by households and as a community or flood group. This can help communities develop local level plans that will assist local communities and groups to identify and prepare plans for any vulnerable residents within their local community who may need extra assistance, guidance can be found on the Council’s website where you will also find further information and guidance, for residents and businesses, on what to do before, during and after a flooding event. Supplemental Referring to the recent flooding events in Dinas Powys Councillor Franks asked the Cabinet Member if he would reconsider the level of support from the Council in future to vulnerable residents. Disagreeing with Councillor Franks’ assessment of the support provided by the Council during the recent flooding events having seen related reports, it was his view officers had worked hard to support affected residents. (xvii) Question from Councillor J.E. Charles Will the Cabinet Member please outline the Council’s waste recycling targets and confirm if these are being met. Reply from the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services The last measured recycling and the minimum Local Authority recovery (recycling, preparation for re-use and composting) target was 64% (2019 / 2020). The Council had to achieve a recycling rate of 64% within this target year and thereafter up until 2023 / 2024. During the target year of 2019 / 2020, the Council recorded a recycling rate of 70.3% exceeding the statutory target. The next measured target will be 70% by 2024 / 2025. At present, the Council continues to exceed the statutory targets and it is currently the second highest performing Council in Wales and on target to achieve and exceed the 2024 / 2025 target. Supplemental Referring to the current emergencies, Councillor Charles enquired if the Council would make more savings from increasing recycling and reuse rates. The Cabinet Member indicated that the Council had plans to do this and referred to the new waste transfer station at Cowbridge with a further facility to be provided at the Atlantic Trading Estate, Barry. Minutes - JR No. (xviii) Question from Councillor C.E.A. Champion Will the Cabinet Member consider increasing the number of separated recycling waste bins in the public spaces across the Vale? Reply from the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services There are no immediate plans to provide separated recycling bins for town and rural litter as previous trials affected recycling quality and increased contamination levels due to poor compliance by users with the various separate recycling compartments. However, when the Council’s new recycling plant opens next year there will be greater service flexibility for further trials and hopefully improved compliance due to there being a greater awareness now amongst residents and visitors of the need to effectively recycle all waste. We will therefore plan to undertake further work in this area during 2023. Supplemental Councillor Champion enquired why the Council did not have separated recycle bins when other Councils did. In response the Cabinet Member referred Councillor Champion to his original reply for the reasons.
RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to approve the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report 2021-22 (attached as Appendix A) prior to formal publication in accordance with the Welsh Language Standards (Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011).
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the recruitment and selection arrangements as outlined in the report, subject to the inclusion of the Welsh Language being a desirable aspect within the person specification, be approved. (2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development, in consultation with the Director of Place, Chief Executive and Leader of the Council to progress this recruitment. Reasons for decisions (1) To ensure the appointment is 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. 22-06-27 - KB
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T dispensations as set out in the schedule below be granted up to the date of the next Local Government Elections: Member Requesting Paragraph(s) of the Decision Dispensation Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001 Under Which Dispensation is Granted and as applied for Councillor J. Aviet (a), (c), (d), (e) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings Minutes - KB Councillor B. Brooks (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town and Council meetings. Councillor J.E. Charles (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan’s re-shaping programme at both Vale of Glamorgan Council and Barry Town Council meetings. Councillor P. Drake (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings. Councillor E.J. Goodjohn (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings. Councillor E. Goodjohn (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings. Councillor H.C. Hamilton (d), (e) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on matters relating to the review of Councils employment employee terms and conditions in view of family members being employed by the authority. Minutes - KB Councillor S.M. Hanks (c) and (d) Dispensation to speak and vote on the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Local Development Plan and Re- shaping Services Programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Llantwit Major Town Council meetings Councillor W.A. Hennessy (a), (c), (d), (e) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings. Councillor C. Iannucci (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town meetings. Councillor G. John (d) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote where issues are raised in respect of sports fees and charges at both Vale of Glamorgan and Llantwit Major Town Council meetings. Councillor G. John (d), (e) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote where issues are raised in respect of the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Re-shaping Services and Corporate Plan at both Vale of Glamorgan Council and Llantwit Major Town Council meetings. Ms. R. Morteo (d), (e) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote when matters relating to Church in Wales Primary Schools at all meetings of the Council are being discussed. Minutes - KB Councillor S.M. Perkes (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping services programme when being discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings as appropriate. Councillor N.C. Thomas (d), (e), (f), (g) and (i) Dispensation granted to speak and vote when matters relating to Evenlode School are being discussed at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. Councillor N.C. Thomas (d), (f), (g) and (i) Dispensation granted to speak and vote at Council meetings of Penarth Town and the Vale of Glamorgan Council when matters relating to the Vale of Glamorgan’s re- shaping programme are to be discussed. Councillor M.R. Wilkinson (d), (e) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on matters relating to the review of Councils employment employee terms and conditions in view of family members being employed by the authority. Councillor M.R. Wilkinson (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on matters at both Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council meetings relating to the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s re- shaping services programme and the Local Development Plan when matters are to be discussed at Council meetings. Councillor M.R. Wilkinson (d), (e), (f) and (i) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on matters at Vale of Glamorgan Council and Barry Town Council meetings where issues are raised (including budgets) relating to Gwenfo, Cadoxton Minutes - KB primary schools and St. Richard Gwyn High School. Councillor E. Williams (e) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote where issues are raised in respect of the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Re-shaping Services and at both Vale of Glamorgan Council and Llantwit Major Town Council meetings. (2) T H A T the following late applications relating to Reshaping services as set out in the schedule below be granted up to the date of the next Local Government Elections: Member Requesting Paragraph(s) of the Decision Dispensation Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001 Under Which Dispensation is Granted Councillor L. Burnett (d), (e), (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to speak, vote and remain in meetings where issues (including budgets) are considered in respect of Oakfield Primary School. Councillor C.A. Cave (d), (e), (f) and (i) Dispensation granted to speak and vote in meetings where issues are raised in relation to matters (including budgets) concerning Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg Councillor A.M. Collins (a), (c), (d), (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan’s re-shaping programme at both Vale of Glamorgan Council and Barry Town Council meetings Councillor A.M. Collins (d), (e), (f) and (g) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on matters relating to Ysgol Gwaun y Nant and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg at Vale of Glamorgan Council meetings. Minutes - KB Councillor Dr. I.J. Johnson (a), (c), (d) and (f) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan’s re-shaping programme at both Vale of Glamorgan Council and Barry Town Council meetings Councillor H.M. Payne (a), (c) and (d) Dispensation granted to speak and vote on topics connected with the Vale of Glamorgan’s re-shaping programme at both Vale of Glamorgan Council and Barry Town Council meetings Councillor M.R. Wilson (d), (g), (g), (i) Dispensation granted to speak and vote at both Vale of Glamorgan Council and Penarth Town Council meetings when matters relating to re-shaping are to be considered. (3) T H A T the use of the Monitoring Officer’s delegated powers in consultation with the Chairman of the Standards Committee with regard to Councillor Burnett’s dispensation application at Appendix 2 to the report be noted. (4) T H A T a Special meeting of the Standards Committee be arranged prior to the August recess to consider the late applications (save for the late reshaping applications that had been received as referred to in Resolution 2 above) for dispensation that had been received after the despatch of the agenda for the meeting on 23rd June, 2022. (5) T H A T all Vale of Glamorgan Councillors and Clerks to Town and Community Council’s be informed that should any further applications for dispensation be required to be considered at the Special Standards Committee meeting, to be arranged prior to the recess, all applications must be received prior to the despatch of the agenda. Reasons for decision (1&2) To comply with the regulations and obligations for the grant of dispensations to speak and vote. (3) Having regard to the use of delegated powers under the Council’s Constitution. (4&5) Having regard to the volume of applications that had been received following the despatch of the agenda and to consider any further applications prior to agenda despatch. Minutes - KB
RESOLVED - (1) T H A T the contents of the covering report and the performance of the Legacy Leisure Contract for Year 9, as set out in Appendix A to the report, be noted. (2) T H A T a Year 10 performance report for the Leisure Management contract be presented to the Committee in the autumn of 2022 (September). (3) T H A T the actions being taken in response to the Audit Wales Report be noted and the approach proposed for the remainder of the contract period be endorsed. (4) T H A T the report be referred to Cabinet for consideration in relation to the issues raised by Audit Wales. Reasons for decisions (1) Having regard to the contents of the covering and appended report in relation to the performance of the contractor during the Year 9 period. (2) To keep the Committee informed of progress on the Leisure Management Contract. (3&4) To ensure that the Leisure Management Contract reflected the findings of the Audit Wales Report, and that necessary action was taken to provide assurance that the issues identified by Audit Wales were being progressed.
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. 2018/01408/FUL Received on 21 January 2020 (P. 52) APPLICANT: Hafod Housing, C/o Agent AGENT: Mr Steffan Harries, LRM Planning, 22, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LJ Former Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Aberthin Road, Cowbridge Proposed demolition of existing school, development of 34 dwellings (30 flats and four houses) and associated works including the construction of bespoke bat roost, access/parking and landscaping APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report and with amended and additional informatives as below: Amended informative: The applicant is required to contact Highway Maintenance team networkmanagement@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk prior to carrying out any works on site adjacent to the adopted highway to agree location, specifications and for permission to work within the highway. All associated costs of undertaking the works will be at the applicant’s own expense to ensure all works on the adjacent highway will be undertaken in accordance with the Council’s standard details for adoption and in the interests of highway safety. The developer must enter into a Section 278/S38 Agreement with the Highway Authority before undertaking works along the adjacent highway. Additional Informative: The applicant shall note that a minimum of 12 weeks’ notice is required to implement Temporary or Permanent Traffic Regulatory Orders should the closure or other Order be agreed. Requests for any such Orders must be submitted in writing to Operational Manager Highways and Engineering, Alps Depot, Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2021/00622/FUL Received on 18 May 2022 (P. 91) APPLICANT: Kestral Construction and Hafod HA Agent: Mr Liam Griffiths Asbri Planning Ltd., Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff, CF23 8RS 81-85, Holton Road, Barry Part demolition, extension and conversion of the upper floors of no. 81 – 85 Holton Road to provide 25 no. residential flats, internal and external alterations and associated works. RESOLVED – T H A T, subject to the amended S106 resolution as follows: • The developer pays £54,996 for the provision or enhancement of educational facilities in schools serving the development for Secondary school children. • The developer pays a contribution of £57,500 towards sustainable transport facilities in the vicinity of the site. • The developer provides public art on the site to the value of 1% of the build costs or otherwise pays a contribution to the same value to the Council. • The developer pays a contribution of £66,700 towards providing or enhancing public open space in the vicinity of the site. AND • The units shall only be occupied as affordable housing that meets the definition of affordable housing in Annex B of the Welsh Government Technical Advice Note 2 on Affordable Housing, or any future guidance that replaces it. • The developer pays the legal and implementation/monitoring fees for the S106 agreement. APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2021/01123/FUL Received on 28 February 2022 (P. 120) APPLICANT: DS Properties (Good Shed) Ltd c/o Agent AGENT: Gwen Thomas Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff, CF23 8RS Land to the South and West of The Goodsheds, Hood Road, Barry Proposed development of tourist accommodation, employment spaces and associated works on the setting of the listed Pumphouse, impact on residential amenity, parking and highway safety, and drainage. Having regard to these and other material considerations the application is recommended for APPROVAL, subject to conditions. APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2021/01242/FUL Received on 23 August 2021 (P. 137) APPLICANT: Mr Paul Booth, Littlemoor Farm, Squire Street, Llysworney, CF71 7NQ AGENT: Mr Alex Veitch, Bourne House, Cores End Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AR Land adjacent Littlemoor Farm, Squire Street, Llysworney Erection of a detached dwelling; detached garage with first floor accommodation; landscaping; and associated works REFUSED – (1) Having regard to the Council’s duties under Section 72(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, it is considered that the development would harm the character and appearance of the Llysworney Conservation Area by reason of its size, scale, urbanising effect and the significant disruption of a significant view. It is therefore contrary to Policies SP1 - Delivering the Strategy, criterion 1 of SP10 – Built and Natural Environment, criteria 1, 2 and 10 of MD2 - Design of New Development, criteria 3 and 4 of MD5 – Development within Settlement Boundaries and criterion 1 of MD8 – Historic Environment of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026; as well as the advice and guidance contained in Planning Policy Wales (11th ed.) and TAN12 – Design. (2) The proposals would result in the unnecessary loss of a significant number of trees which have biodiversity and habitat value, climate benefits, and contribute positively to local amenity and the character and verdant setting of the Llysworney Conservation Area. The development is therefore contrary to Policies SP1 – Delivering the Strategy, criterion 1 of SP10 – Built and Natural Environment, criteria 10 of MD2 – Design of New Development, criteria 3 and 4 MD5 – Development within Settlement Boundaries and Policy MD9 – Promoting Biodiversity of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026; as well as the advice and guidance contained in Planning Policy Wales (11th ed.) and TAN12 – Design. (3) In the absence of a Section 106 agreement, adequate provision for affordable housing has not been secured, contrary to policies MD4 (Community Infrastructure and Planning Obligations) and MG4 (Affordable Housing) of the LDP and the Council’s Affordable Housing SPG. Reason for decision The decision to recommend refusal of 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. 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. 2022/00046/FUL Received on 20 January 2022 (P. 159) APPLICANT: Nigel Arnold Architect, 5 Penarth Head Lane, Penarth, CF64 1BB AGENT: Nigel Arnold, Nigel Arnold Architect, 5 Penarth Head Lane, Penarth, CF64 1BB 4, Park Road, Penarth Removal of 1950s external concrete stair. Construction of new part internal stair and lift shaft pod. Reinstatement of top floor side window as original. Removal of concrete surrounds to front top floor window and reinstatement with Bathstone surrounds to wider windows. Replacement of rendered flat roof side dormer window with new pitched roof dormer. Construction of top floor rear extension and balcony. APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting. 2022/00155/FUL Received on 14 March 2022 (P. 172) APPLICANT: Darren Evans, 32, Merthyr Dylan Road, Barry, CF62 9TG AGENT: Andrew Skinner, 36, Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AP Land off Porthkerry Road, Rhoose Construct 1.8m high feather edged fence and blackthorn hedgerow planting to approximately 50m of boundary to land off Porthkerry Road REFUSED – (1) T H A T, by reason of its siting, design, and the distinctly rural appearance of the landscape, the fence at this prominent plot fronting Porthkerry Road adversely impacts the visual amenity of the countryside and harmfully dilutes the consistent rural and verdant character, which is a key landscape feature of this area. The development is, therefore, contrary to Policies MD1 and MD2 of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026 and the advice contained within Technical Advice Note 6 and 12 and Planning Policy Wales 11th Edition. (2) T H A T the Head of Legal Services be authorised to serve an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to require: • the removal of the fence and resulting materials from the land or reduction of the fence to a height of not more than 1 metre above ground level. (3) T H A T, in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation be granted to take such legal proceedings as may be required. Reason for decision The decision to refuse 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. The proposed fence has an unacceptable impact on the visual amenity of the countryside and is therefore contrary to Policies MD1 and MD2 of the Local Development Plan. 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. 2022/00401/FUL Received on 28 March 2022 (P. 186) APPLICANT: Mr and Mrs Markos, and Markella Asprou 3 White House, Barry, CF62 6FB AGENT: Mr Tasos, Asprou Studio 2, The Coach House, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 3EU 3, White House, Barry Single and two storey extensions to the front and rear of property to include annex; single storey extension to the side, including material and other alterations. Rear terrace and alterations to front boundary treatments. Internal alterations APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and discussions at the meeting.