Planning applications, the local development plan and what can be built where.
What councils do
Councils decide planning applications for new buildings, extensions and changes of use, and write the local development plan that says where new homes and jobs can go. National parks decide applications inside their boundaries.
Who decides
Planning officers decide most applications. Larger or disputed ones go to the planning committee of councillors, which meets in public.
Having a say
Anyone can comment on an application while it's open, usually for 21 days. Stick to planning matters such as traffic, design, noise and overlooking.
In numbers
Welsh councils plan to spend £40 per person on this in 2026-27.
It ranges from £13 in Pembrokeshire to £152 in Neath Port Talbot.
Planning applications decided within eight weeks: 41% across Wales.
RESOLVED: that
• The Replacement Local Development Plan Deposit Plan (as set out in Appendix 1) be approved for consultation purposes and be forwarded to Council for consideration.
• The revised timetable for preparation of the Replacement Local Development Plan as set out in this report be approved and it be agreed that it be forwarded to Council for their consideration and agreement so it can be formally submitted to Welsh Government.
Joint Policy Review and Performance & Environmental Scrutiny Committee,
RESOLVED : That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED
24/01641/DOC – WHITCHURCH AND TONGWYNLAIS
Land to the North West of Whitchurch Hospital Playing Fields, Whitchurch.
Re-discharge of Condition 20 (Drainage) of 17/01735/MJR subsequently varied under 20/02632/MJR.
The application was granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
23/02481/FUL – BUTETOWN
Parcel of Land located to the South of Hemingway Road, West of Future Inns Hotel and South of Miller & Carter Steak House.
Demolition of an existing building and construction of a car park with associated lighting, EV provision and landscaping.
(Cllr Gunter left the meeting during discussion of this item in accordance with her prejudicial interest).
The application was granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
24/02088/FUL – BUTETOWN
Land South of Future Inns Access Road, Butetown.
Multi-Storey Car Park including an ancillary office, and associated infrastructure including vehicular and pedestrian access, landscaping, drainage and a temporary construction compound.
(Cllr Gunter left her seat as a member of the Committee during this item in order to speak as a Ward Councillor, and did not vote in accordance with her prejudicial interest.)
The application was granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
23/01914/FUL – CATHAYS
Medallion House Crwys Road, Cathays.
Partial change of use of the ground floor from A1 retail to D1 community centre and A1 retail, demolition of the existing first and second floor and the construction of 64no. affordable flats on 4 new upper floors and 3no. 2-bed flats in existing car park and associated works.
(Cllr Humphreys left the meeting during discussion of this item in accordance with her personal and prejudicial interest).
The application was granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
APPLICATION DEFERRED
24/01620/OUT – OLD ST MELLONS
Land adjacent to Cefn Eurg, Druidstone Road.
Proposed construction of a detached dwelling with integral garage.
The application was deferred for a site visit to take place.
APPLICATION REFUSED
23/02600/FUL – LLANDAFF
Land at Radyr Court Close.
Erection of affordable houses together with access, landscaping, drainage, engineering and other associated works.
(Cllr Driscoll left his seat as a member of the Committee during this item in order to speak as a Ward Councillor, and did not vote in accordance with his prejudicial interest.)
The application was refused.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED
24/01293/FUL – PONTCANNA
Pontcanna Mews, Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff
Retention of Change of use of existing Retail premises (Use Class A1) and to allow Flexible Use of the premises for Retail (Use Class A1), Financial and Professional Services (Use Class A2), Food and Drink (Use Class A3), Business (Use Class B1), Beauty Salon (Sui-Generis) and Tattoo Studio (Sui-Generis), including the use of the external courtyard for purposes ancillary to these uses and retention of a Covered Structure to provide outdoor seating.
The application was granted subject to amendment of the following conditions:
Condition 3
Members of the public shall only be admitted or allowed to remain on the premises, including the Covered Structure hereby approved, related to any use within Class A3 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Uses Classes) Order 1987 (or any Order amending, revoking, or re-enacting that Order), between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 Sunday to Thursday and between 08:00 and 20:30 on Friday and Saturday.
Condition 4
The external areas of the premises, including the Covered Structure hereby approved, shall only be permitted to be used for any purpose, except for means of access, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 Sunday to Thursday and between 08:00 and 20:30 on Friday and Saturday.
Condition 5
The premises shall not be used for purposes within Class B1 and A3 of the Scheduled to the Town and Country Planning (Uses Classes) Order 1987 (or any Order amending, revoking, or re-enacting that Order) that creates noise audible at the boundary of the nearest residential property outside of the hours of 07:45 and 17:15 Sunday to Thursday and 07:45 and 20:45 on Friday and Saturday.
And subject to the addition of the following conditions:
Condition 11
There shall be no provision of any music or any amplified sound at the premises that would be audible at the boundary of any residential property.
Condition 12
Within one month of the date of this planning permission a solid means of enclosure, of a minimum of 1.8m in height and a maximum of 2m in height, shall be provided to the boundary of all residential properties adjoining the site which provides for no visibility to the neighbouring properties.
24/00084/FUL – RHIWBINA
Land at the rear of 19A Heol Y Coed, Coed Ceirios, Rhiwbina, Cardiff
Erection of a 2 storey dwelling with associated landscape works.
The application was granted, subject to additional wording in Condition 3:
Construction Environmental Management Plan
No development, including site clearance, shall commence until such time as a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CEMP shall, as a minimum, include the following:
- Details of site hoardings, site access and wheel washing facilities
- A strategy for the delivery of plant and materials
- The parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors
- Loading and unloading of plant and materials
- Restrictions on deliveries, removal, loading and / or unloading of plan and materials during school pickup and drop off times.
- Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development
- A plan identifying the location of any site compound
- The erection and maintenance of security hoarding
- Control of Nuisances: details of restrictions to be applied during construction including timing, duration and frequency of works; details of measures to minimise noise and vibration; details of dust control measures and measures to monitor emissions of dust arising from the development; measures to control light spill and the conservation of dark skies.
- Traffic Management: access routes (including any temporary traffic regulation orders required) and traffic management
- Details of the persons and bodies responsible for activities associated with the CEMP and emergency contact details.
All development shall be undertaken in full accordance with the approved CEMP.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
24/01603/FUL – LLANEDEYRN
Land west of St Teilos High School
Proposed Development of 53 Council Homes, Nine Supported Living Apartments, Re-Alignment of Footpath, Sustainable Drainage Proposals, Landscape Planting Including an Ecotone and Associated Works.
APPLICATIONS DEFERRED
23/02600/FUL – LLANDAFF
Land at Radyr Court Close
Erection of affordable houses together with access, landscaping, drainage, engineering and other associated works.
(Councillor Driscoll left his seat as a member of the Committee during this item in order to speak as a Ward Councillor, and did not vote in accordance with his prejudicial interest)
The application was deferred for reasons for refusal relating to loss of amenity / open space and ongoing flood concerns, including the failure of flood defences.
24/01641/DOC – WHITCHURCH AND TONGWYNLAS
Land to the north-west of Whitchurch Hospital playing fields, Whitchurch, Cardiff
Re-discharge of Condition 20 (Drainage) of 17/01735/MJR subsequently varied under 20/02632/MJR.
The application as deferred until January 2025 as the Committee ran out of time.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
24/01264/HYB – ELY
Land comprising the former Michaelston College Site to the west of Michaelston Road and south of Drope Road, Ely, Cardiff.
Full Planning Permission for the redevelopment of the Former Michaelston College Site for the Construction of a Well-Being Village Incorporating Community Living Units (107 units) and Associated Communal Areas/Care Facilities (Class C2) with Community Hub (Class D1) to include cafe (Class A3), GP Surgery (Class D1), Community Hall/Meeting Space (Class D1); Residential Development (128 units) (Class C3); Public Open Space; Landscaping & Green Infrastructure; Drainage; Highways; Parking, and All Associated Works; and Outline Planning Permission for Adult Supported Living (Class C2); Children’s Respite Centre (Class C2) or alternative residential development (Class C3) (all matters reserved other than access), and Outline indicative proposals for off-site highways improvement works.
(Councillor Humphreys left the meeting during discussion of this item in accordance with her personal and prejudicial interest).
The application was granted subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement.
19/02523/MJR – CREIGIAU
Land south of Creigiau.
Outline planning application, with all matters reserved except for strategic access, for the development of approximately 650 dwellings, including open space (including play areas and areas of informal recreation), landscaping, sustainable drainage systems, vehicular accesses, improvement works to the existing highway network, pedestrian and cycle accesses and related infrastructure and engineering works.
The application was granted subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement.
APPLICATION GRANTED
24/00864/FUL – LLANDAFF NORTH
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, Bridge Road, Llandaff North, Cardiff.
Proposed Special Resource Base building including community cafe element, new sports pitch, associated sprinkler tanks and plant equipment, cycle parking and new drop off parking area, outdoor play equipment and seating areas + additional access to the River Taff Footpath at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf.
The application was granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
APPLICATIONS DEFERRED
24/00084/FUL – RHIWBINA
Land at the rear of 19A Heol-Y-Coed, Coed Ceirios, Rhiwbina, Cardiff.
Erection of a 2 storey dwelling with associated landscape works.
The application was deferred for a site visit to take place.
24/01293/FUL – PONTCANNA
Pontcanna Mews, Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff.
Retention of Change of use of existing Retail premises (Use Class A1) and to allow Flexible Use of the premises for Retail (Use Class A1), Financial and Professional Services (Use Class A2), Food and Drink (Use Class A3), Business (Use Class B1), Beauty Salon (Sui-Generis) and Tattoo Studio (Sui-Generis), including the use of the external courtyard for purposes ancillary to these uses and retention of a Covered Structure to provide outdoor seating.
The application was deferred for a site visit to take place.
23/02600/FUL – LLANDAFF
Land at Radyr Court Close
Erection of affordable houses together with access, landscaping, drainage, engineering and other associated works.
(Councillor Driscoll left his seat as a member of the Committee during this item in order to speak as a Ward Councillor, and did not vote in accordance with his prejudicial interest.)
The application was deferred for a site visit to take place.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
24/00624/FUL – SPLOTT
The partial removal of fill material, undertaking of reprofiling groundworks, and the installation of an Energy Park (comprising battery energy storage facility, associated substation and ancillary buildings) and Data Centre, along with access, parking, drainage, landscaping and associated works.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT T ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
21/02863/MJR – LLANISHEN
30-36 Fishguard Road, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5PQ
Proposed development of existing garages and erection of new attached development to form flats.
(Councillor Garry Hunt did not take part in the discussion or vote in respect of this application in accordance with his prejudicial interest).
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATION GRANTED
23/02265/HSE – LLANDAFF
The Coach House, Cathedral Court, 6 The Cathedral Green, Llandaff
(Councillor Shimmin left the meeting during discussion of this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest)
Roof extension including new dormers
The application was granted subject to an amendment to the wording of condition 3:
‘The first floor window which is positioned nearest to the south corner of the front (south west) elevation and the two second floor dormer windows which are positioned nearest to the south corner of the front (south west) elevation shall be non-opening below a height of 1.7m above internal floor level and glazed with obscure glass, and thereafter be retained.
APPLICATION GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
23/01301/VAR - BUTETOWN
Multi Storey Car Park, Stuart Street, Butetown
Variation of Conditions 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 10, 11 and 17 of 19/01012/MJR to reflect a move to a system build approach and allow more of the existing car park to be demolished, removal of the green walls, alterations to the footprint of the building particularly along the northern boundary slightly
reducing the building footprint, two car parking spaces to be lost, the use of a "split-level" parking arrangement, car parking spaces are to be increased, increase to the height of the car park building, and alterations to the car parks facades.
(Councillor Gunter did not take part in the discussion or vote on this item in accordance with her prejudicial interest)
The application was granted subject to the signing of a Section 106 agreement. Conditions regarding DEMP / CEMP to be authorised by the Planning Committee Chair.
23/01925/VAR – CATHAYS
Guildford Crescent, Cathays, Cardiff
Proposed residential-led mixed use redevelopment comprising residential apartments (use class C3) including ancillary indoor and outdoor residential amenity space; flexible commercial floorspace on the ground floor (use class A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2); landscaping; related infrastructure and engineering works (Approved 12 November 2021 - 21/01682/MJR): -
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of 21/01682/MJR to amend the approved scheme as follows: 1) Demolish and re-build the existing Guildford Crescent Facade; 2) Window framing (transoms removed); 3) Level 1 and Level 2 windows (inclusion of louvre and mini-profile concrete side panels); 4) The size of commercial unit 1; 5) Reconfiguration of first floor roof terrace; and 6) Introduction of access door off Level 1 amenity lobby onto foyer roof.
The application was granted subject to the signing of a Section 106 agreement.
APPLICATION DEFERRED
21/02863/MJR - LLANISHEN
30-36 Fishguard Road, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5PQ
Proposed demolition of existing garages and erection of new
attached development to form flats
(Councillor Hunt did not take part in the discussion or vote on this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest)
The application was deferred for a site visit to take place.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATION DEFERRED
23/02265/HSE – LLANDAFF
The Coach House, Cathedral Court, 6 The Cathedral Green, Llandaff
Roof Extension including New Dormers
REASON:
Deferred for additional information to be provided.
APPLICATION GRANTED
23/01833/FUL – PONTCANNA
Llandaff Fields Bowling Pavilion, Cathedral Road, Pontcanna
Installation of 6 glazed open padel courts for all year-round covered by glazed canopies. Installation of lighting set within the courts using low energy LED lighting. Refurbishment and alteration of existing Pavilion provision of mobile social space (cafe, changing facilities, toilets, office and storage)
Approved as per recommendation with the addition of the advisory note below:
The operator of the Pavilion be advised that it would be beneficial for the Toilet Facilities that are to be provided to be available for use to the general public during the permitted hours of operation in the interests of providing a community facility for all users of the Park.
APPLICATION GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
23/02402/FUL – CATHAYS
MadinaAsjid Mosque, Lucas Street, Cathays
Proposed Madina Mosque and Community Centre including Landscaping, Highways, Parking, Drainage and Associated Works.
Approved as per recommendation subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement, plus additional condition regarding submission of a Travel Plan.
AGREED: that the response to the joint Scrutiny Committee Inquiry Report on the Replacement Local Development Plan, as set out in Appendix 1 be approved.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATION GRANTED
(Councillor Ed Stubbs left the meeting during discussion of this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest, the Deputy Chair, Councillor Irene Humphreys took the Chair).
24/00110/FUL – BUTETOWN
Land off Lewis Road, Splott, Cardiff
Construction of a replacement school for Willows High School and associated works.
APPLICATION DEFERRED
23/02265/DCH
The Coach House, Cathedral Court, 6 Cathedral Green, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2EB.
Roof extension including new dormers.
Reason for deferral: For a site visit to take place.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT:
23/01174/FUL – CATHAYS
Friary House, Greyfriars Road, Cathays, Cardiff CF10 3AE
Erection of building (up to 28 storeys, including ground) for mixed use purposes, including commercial space (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1 and/or D1) (part ground floor) and residential accommodation for students comprised in a combination of cluster flats and studios (Sui Generis) with associated accommodation and works following demolition of existing buildings.
RESOLVED:
Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED:
24/00050/NMA – WHITCHURCH/TONGWYNLAIS
Land to the North West of Whitchurch Hospital Playing Fields, Cardiff
Councillor Irene Humphreys left the meeting consideration of this item in accordance with her Personal and Prejudicial Interest.
Proposed non-material amendment to Planning Permission 22/02231/RES – addition of TCAR2 emergency access route (to the SE of the site), removal of the Hollybush bridge, updates to the position of the intake room and lowering of the basement level by 300mm
24/00060/FUL – FAIRWATER
56b Plasmawr Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3JX
Councillor Michael Michael left the meeting during consideration of this item in accordance with his Personal and Prejudicial Interest.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT:
22/00820/MJR – PLASNEWYDD
Land at the Former Youth Hostel, 2 Wedal Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF14 3QX
Development of up to 5 storey building to accommodate 23 no. affordable apartments plus associated works.
The application was granted subject to the signing of the Section 106 agreement and amendment to condition 6 as set out in the Amendment Sheet and Late Representations dated 14.03.24.
23/02475/FUL – PENTWYN
The New Penn, 204A Brynfedw, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9PW
Demolition of the former New Penn Public House and the redevelopment of the site to accommodate affordable dwellings, including highway infrastructure, landscaping works and green infrastructure.
The application was granted subject to the signing of the Section 106 agreement and amendment to conditions 2 and 6 as set out in the Amendment Sheet and Late Representations dated 14.03.24
RESOLVED: that the report of the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee Inquiry report entitled “Cardiff Museum” be received and a response provided within the usual timeframe.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
22/02673/FUL – PENTWYN / LLANRUMNEY
Cardiff East Park and Ride, Eastern Avenue, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF23 8HH
Demolition of existing structures and redevelopment of the site to provide commercial floorspace (Use Classes B1, B2, B8, A3) and/or ancillary Class A1), associated drive-thru and car parking; the re-provision of the park and ride; a bridge across the Rhymney River; site wide landscaping and associated works.
Subject to the amendment of Conditions 7, 18 and 19 (as set out in the Amendment Sheet and Late Representations dated 11.0.24).
APPLICATION GRANTED
23/01427/ FUL – HEATH
35 St Isan Road, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4LU
Construction of two storey extension to side and rear of existing building, roof alterations including raising of ridge height and dormers, extending existing Pharmacy and creating 2no. additional flats with provision of amenity space and bike store.
(Councillor Garry Hunt left the meeting during consideration of this application in accordance with his personal and prejudicial interest)
APPLICATION REFUSED
20/00187/MJR – LLANDAFF
Land at De Braose Closer, Danescourt, Cardiff
Residential development comprising 36 dwellings together with associated infrastructure, public open space and woodland management
(Councillor Adrian Robson t left the meeting during consideration of this application in accordance with his prejudicial interest)
REASON:
This application was considered Planning Committee on 7 December 2023. It was resolved to defer the application to the next meeting of the Committee for reasons for refusal based on the objections raised by the Committee.
The application was refused for the following reasons:
1.
The development, by reason of its location within a significant identified area of Open Space, would exacerbate the existing deficiency of Open Space within the Llandaff ward, as identified by the Open Space Survey (2022), contrary to the provisions of Policy C4 of the adopted Local Development Plan (2016) and guidance contained within Planning Policy Wales (Edition 11, February 2021) (paragraph 4.5.3).
2.
The creation of an extensive, engineered vehicular access through the significant woodland, including the removal of trees, would cause unacceptable harm to the established character and appearance of the existing mature and established woodland and public footpath network which cannot be mitigated by replanting, or the translocation scheme proposed, or outweighed by any other benefits of the development. The proposal is therefore contrary to the provisions of KP5, EN6, EN7 and EN8 of the Local Development Plan (2016), Supplementary Planning Guidance Green Infrastructure (including Technical Guidance Notes relating to: Ecology and Biodiversity and; Trees and Development) (November 2017), as well as Chapter 6 of Planning Policy Wales (Edition 11, February 2021 – with Chapter 6 updated October 2023) and Policy 9 (Resilient Ecological Networks and Green Infrastructure) of Future Wales: The National Plan 2040.
3.
The development, by virtue of its siting and the quality of proposed connections for both walking and cycling, does not provide safe, legible and otherwise well designed connectivity to nearby shops, facilities and schools for the proposed affordable housing development, contrary to Policies KP5, T1 and C6 of the adopted Local Development Plan (2016) and guidance within the adopted Cardiff Residential Design Guide
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development control applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
(Councillor Adrian Robson, in accordance with his declaration of a prejudicial interest, left the meeting remotely during discussion of Application No: 20/00187/MJR)
APPLICATIONS DEFERRED
APPLICATION 20/00187/MJR – LAND AT DE BRAOSE CLOSE, DANESCROFT, CARDIFF
Residential development comprising 36 dwellings together with associated infrastructure, public open space and woodland management
REASON: In order for officers to draft reasons for refusal
RESOLVED:
Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development control applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS RESOLVED TO BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
21/00783/MJR – BUTETOWN
LAND AT CURRAN EMBANKMENT, BUTETOWN, CARDIFF
Demolition of existing buildings/structures and the comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment to provide up to 2,5000 new homes (class C3), business space (class B1), and a mix of complementary leisure, food and drink, hospitality, retail and health and wellbeing uses (class A1, A2, A3, C1, D1 and D2); creation of new open space (including a new riverside park and water taxi stop); new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access points, pedestrian footbridge; vehicular and cycle parking facilities; landscaping; public realm and other associated ancillary and highways works. all matters reserved other than vehicular access.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED
23/02009/FUL – PENYLAN
7 LADY MARGARET COURT, COLCHESTER AVENUE, PENYLAN, CARDIFF, CF23 9AW
Change of use to class A3 Café/Coffee Shop with ancillary takeaway use.
22/00687/FUL – RADYR & MORGANSTOWN
RADYR COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, HEOL ISAF, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8XG
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development control applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS RESOLVED TO BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
23/01705/VAR – BUTETOWN
RED DRAGON CENTRE AND COUNTY HALL, ATLANTIC WHARF, CARDIFF
A variation of condition application made pursuant to Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 9 (CEMP) and Condition 10 (Soil Resource Survey) of the detailed planning permission (Arena and Hotel) within hybrid planning permission reference: 21/02687/MJR
The application was approved as per recommendation subject to the amendments to the conditions set out with in the Amendment Sheet/Late Representations Schedule.
23/00050/FUL – CAERAU
LAND SOUTH OF NARBERTH ROAD, CAERAU, CARDIFF
Development of 83 residential units (use Class C3, including affordable housing) as well as associated vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access, engineering and infrastructure works, landscaping, open space and sustainable urban drainage.
The application was approved as per recommendation subject to the amendments to the conditions set out with in the Amendment Sheet/Late Representations Schedule.
APPLICATION GRANTED
23/01501/FUL – FAIRWATER
CANTONIAN HIGH SCHOOL, FAIRWATER ROAD, FAIRWATER, CARDIFF
Construction of new Cantonian, Woodlands and Riverbank Schools and other associated buildings including new Health and Well-being Centre. Provision of various outdoor spaces, Sports Pitches and Multi-Use Games Areas, Flood-lighting, parking and access provision, cycle and refuse storage areas, SuDS provision and other associated work including the demolition of the school buildings.
The application was approved as per recommendation.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development control applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATION RESOLVED TO BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
(Councillor Adrian Robson, in accordance with his declaration of a prejudicial interest, left the meeting during discussion of his item)
22/02901/FUL - RIVERSIDE
51-65 COWBRIDGE ROAD EAST AND 2-8 LOWER CATHEDRAL ROAD, RIVERSIDE
Demolition of existing structures and the replacement with mixed-use development comprising three commercial units at ground floor level (Use Classes A1/A2/A3), residential apartments above (Use Class C3), and associated works, including sustainable drainage, landscaping, amenity space and other works.
The application was approved as per recommendation, subject to the following:
· Para 8.1 should state that the analysis section is Section 9, not Section 10
· Para 9.48 should state 3pm and not 3am
· The removal of Condition 26 as this states that all Use Class A1 units shall not be used for purposes other than the sale of convenience goods.
RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to
1. approve the Replacement Local Development Plan Preferred Strategy (as set out in Appendix 1) for consultation purposes.
2. approve the revised timetable for preparation of the Replacement Local Development Plan as set out in this report so it can be formally submitted to Welsh Government for their consideration and agreement.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made during the way forward.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following
development control applications be determined in accordance with the
recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATION RESOLVED TO BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT.
(Councillor Adrian Robson left the meeting during consideration of this application in accordance with his prejudicial interest)
21/02984/MJR – CATHAYS
PLOTS 4 AND 5, CENTRAL SQUARE, CITY CENTRE, CARDIFF
Full planning application for a mixed-use building providing commercial uses at ground floor/mezzanine level (Use Classes A1/A2/A3/B1/D1/D2) and residential accommodation above (Use Class C3 and including non C3 Use Class residential), a pavilion (Use Classes A1/A2/A3), public realm, cycle parking, access, drainage and other infrastructure works required for the delivery of Central Square Plots 4 and 5.
Officers were requested to amend Condition 12 (Cycle Parking) to emphasise need for cycle parking to be secure and covered by CCTV.