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: 42% across Wales.
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 –
(1) T H A T the actions set out in the Initial Consultation Report be endorsed.
No.
(2) T H A T the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) Preferred Strategy
be approved as a basis for the ongoing preparation of the Deposit RLDP.
(3) T H A T the supplementary information provided in the report be endorsed as
an update to Agenda Item 10 on the Vale of Glamorgan Replacement Local
Development Plan (RLDP) 2021-2036 Preferred Strategy Initial Consultation Report.
(4) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Place and the Head
of Sustainable Development to make any further typographical or other minor
amendments to the Initial Consultation Report.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Having regard to the contents of the reference, report and discussions at the
meeting.
(2) To allow officers to progress with preparation of the Deposit RLDP in
accordance with the Council’s approved Delivery Agreement.
(3) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
(4) To make typographical or minor changes as necessary without the need to
seek Cabinet or Full Council approval.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to issue
an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1990 (as amended) to require:
(i) Demolish the marquee.
(ii) Remove from the land all items and materials resulting from the
undertaking step (i).
(2) 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.
Minutes - MS
No.
Reasons for decisions
(1) It appeared to the Council that the above breach of planning control
constituting operational development consisting of the construction of a raised
decking structure and bar structure, had occurred within the last 4 years.
(2) The white glossy appearance of the marquee coupled with its significantly
visible location within the Dyffryn Basin and Ridge Slopes Special Landscape
Area was considered detrimental to the surrounding rural character of the area
and wider landscape. The white design of the marquee resulted in a stark
contrast which did not fit well into the landscape, and negatively affected outward
and inward views to the SLA. The development was therefore considered to
conflict with policies MG17 (Special Landscape Areas), MD1 (Location of New
Development, criterion 1) and SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) of The Vale
of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026 and TAN12- Design
and the advice within the Tourism and Leisure Development SPG.
(3) There had been no further indication that the building would be removed at
the time of writing the report.
(4) It was considered that the decision complied with the Council’s well-being
objectives and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the
requirements of the Well Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
(ii) Land and Buildings at 12 Chapel Close, Dinas Powys –
The report sought authorisation to serve an Enforcement Notice in relation to a
raised platform which had been constructed to the rear of 12 Chapel Close, Dinas
Powys, without planning permission. It was considered that construction of a
raised platform within the rear garden enabled unrestricted views into the windows
and gardens of neighbouring properties, resulting in an unacceptable loss of
privacy and thereby resulting in a loss of residential amenity.
It was therefore also considered expedient to serve an Enforcement Notice as the
development failed to safeguard residential amenity. 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 issue
an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1990 (as amended) to require:
(i) Permanently reduce the height of the raised platform comprising the
top tier of the rear garden to no higher than 300mm above the original
level of the ground directly below.
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No.
(2) 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) It appeared to the Council that the above breach of planning control
constituting of operational development comprising the construction of the raised
platform to the rear of the property had occurred within the last 4 years.
(2) The raised platform comprising the top tier of the rear garden was
considered to result in an unacceptable degree of overlooking towards the rear of
neighbouring properties and loss of privacy and was therefore considered to have
an unacceptable impact on residential amenity, contrary to paragraphs 9.2.1 and
9.2.2 of the Council’s Residential and Householder Development SPG as well as
Policy MD2 of the Adopted Local Development Plan.
(3) In view of the issues identified in the paragraphs above, it was considered
expedient to pursue action to require the platform to be reduced from 600mm, to
no higher than 300mm above the original ground level directly below.
(4) It was considered that the decision would comply 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 application be determined as indicated and any other necessary
action be taken.
Minutes - MT
2024/00306/FUL Received on 3 April 2024
APPLICANT: Welsh Education Partnership (WEPCo) and Cardiff an C/O Agent
AGENT: Mr Tobias Robinson Helmont House, Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2HE
Land to the South of Hood Road, Barry
Proposed redevelopment of vacant brownfield site at Barry Waterfront for a new
educational campus for Cardiff and Vale College including landscaping, related
infrastructure and engineering works
A recorded vote was called for the Application, based on the recommendations
within the report, with the results as follows:
Member For Against Abstain
J. Aviet √
G. Bruce √
I. Buckley √
C.A. Cave √
C. Champion √
P. Drake √
A. Ernest √
W. Gilligan √
N.P. Hodges √
Dr. I.J. Johnson √
H. Payne √
I. Perry √
C. Stallard √
N. Thomas √
E. Williams √
TOTAL 14 0 1
APPROVED - Subject to the conditions as contained within the report and
amended within the Matters Arising note.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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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 –
(1) T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to issue
an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1990 (as amended) to require:
(i) Demolish and remove the raised terrace and bar structures located
in front of the principal elevation of the property.
Minutes - AR
No.
(ii) Remove from the land all items and materials resulting from the
undertaking step (i).
(2) 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.
Reason for Recommendation
(1) It appears to the Council that the above breach of planning control
constituting operational development consisting of the construction of a raised
decking structure and bar structure, has occurred within the last 4 years.
(2) The development has been undertaken within the curtilage of a residential
property within the settlement boundary where development is expected to be of a
high standard of design that positively contributes to the context and character of
the surrounding natural and built environment and is of a scale, form, layout, and
character that is sympathetic to and respects its immediate setting and wider
surroundings.
The unauthorised structures are considered to be unacceptable as they detract
from the character of the existing property and its setting and have an adverse
impact on the wider street scene. Furthermore, the raised terrace results in an
adverse impact upon neighbouring amenity through harmful levels of overlooking
and the perception of overlooking from those making use of the raised terrace.
The development is therefore considered to conflict with policies SP1 (Delivering
the Strategy) SP10 (Built and Natural Environment), MD2 (Design of New
Development) and MD5 (Development within Settlement Boundaries), of the Vale
of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026, the Council’s
Supplementary Planning Guidance on Residential & Householder Development,
PPW Edition 12 (2024) and Technical Advice Note 12 (Design).
(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.
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.
2023/01102/RG3 Received on 15 November 2023
(p74)
APPLICANT: Vale of Glamorgan Council Civic Offices , Holton Road , Barry,
CF63 4RU
AGENT: Mr Jon Hurley Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park,
Cardiff, CF23 8RS
Land at Former Eagleswell School, Eagleswell Road, Llantwit Major
Minutes - AR
No.
Temporary housing accommodation and associated works
Deemed planning consent be GRANTED subject to the conditions as contained
within the report as well as an amendment to condition 8 and an additional
condition 14:
Amendment to condition 8
Any part of the rear windows in plots 9-27 that are below 1.7m in height about the
level of the floor in the room that is serves shall be obscurely glazed and fixed in
accordance with details that shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by
the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance
with the approved details prior to the first beneficial occupation of the
development. The windows shall thereafter be retained at all times in accordance
with the approved details.
Addition of new condition
14. Within 12 months of the date of this planning permission, a plan/strategy to
manage the removal of the temporary residential units from the site shall be
submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Strategy
will detail the plans to relocate the modular units to alternative sites within the 5-
year period from the grant of planning permission and should include the
commencement of this work at least 18 months prior to the expiry of the planning
permission with the 7 plots 21-27 being identified as those to be removed from the
site first. The plan will detail the proposed method and numbers of units to be
relocated to newly identified sites in batches appropriate to the size of the
receiving site. The temporary residential units shall thereafter be removed from the
site in accordance with the approved details.
Condition 14 Reason:
To ensure that local amenities are safeguarded and to ensure the development
accords with Policies SP1 (Delivering the Strategy), MD1 (Location of New
Development) and MD2 (Design of New Development).
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2023/00888/FUL Received on 16 April 2024
(p117)
APPLICANT: Mr & Mrs Stuart & Lizzie Reid 4 Cliff Parade, Penarth, CF64 5BP
AGENT: Mr Tim Fry 88 Glebe Street, Penarth, CF64 1EF
4, Cliff Parade, Penarth
Demolition of existing house and construction of replacement dwelling
Minutes - AR
No.
APPROVED - Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2023/00948/FUL Received on 3 June 2024
(p159)
APPLICANT: Marc Lewis 10 Bronheulwen, Porth, Mid Glamorgan , CF39 0BJ
AGENT: Mr Matthew Biggs Suite 212, Morgan Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1AF
Land off Sandy Lane, Ystradowen
Full planning application for residential development together with engineering,
drainage, landscaping, highways, and other associated works
RESOLVED – T H A T, subject to the below conditions and subject to the
interested person(s) first entering into a Section 106 legal agreement to include
the following necessary planning obligations:
• To secure the provision of the identified 19 affordable housing units on the
site.
• To pay a financial contribution to the sum of £105,800 to contribute towards
the provision of sustainable transport facilities in the vicinity of the site.
• To pay a financial contribution to the sum of £145,992 towards education
requirements arising from the development.
• To pay a financial contribution to the sum of £40,320 to provide / improve
areas of public open space.
• To pay a financial contribution to the sum of £57,960 towards the provision
of new, or enhancement of existing, community facilities in the area, and
• To provide Public Art to the value of 1% of the build costs
In addition to a clause requiring the payment of a fee to monitor and implement
the legal agreement (£7,081.44 in this case).
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
Minutes - AR
No.
2021/01516/FUL Received on 15 September 2022
(p229)
APPLICANT: Mr N Rubenstein c/o DHPC, Lytchett Minster , BH16 6FE
AGENT: Mr Darryl Howells Darryl Howells Planning Consultancy, Unit 6, The
Axium Centre, Dorchester Road , Lytchett Minster, BH16 6FE
Woodside Hamlet, Ham Manor, Llantwit Major
Siting of five proposed tourist pods and wooden platform accesses
REFUSED – Subject to the Reasons for Refusal as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report, on pages 24
through 25, as determined by the Head of Sustainable Development under
delegated powers, be noted.
(ii) To Confirm Tree Preservation Order No. 3 2024 for Tree at London House,
89 Eastgate, Cowbridge –
The matter was reported to Planning Committee under the Council’s approved
scheme of delegation because objections had been received, following the serving
of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
The application site related to London House, 89, Eastgate a mid-terraced
property located within the Cowbridge Conservation Area and Settlement
Boundary.
A Section 211 Notice was submitted which sought the removal of a sycamore tree
located to the rear of the property, due to concerns stated that it is was likely that
the union of tree would fail (under ref. 2024/00201/TCA).
Due to the notable amenity value of the group that the Sycamore tree was located
within, its condition, life expectancy and the tree’s visibility from Melbourne Close
and the High Street and the contribution it made to this part of the Conservation
Area, a Tree Preservation Order (No. 3 of 2024) was served on 20th March 2024.
Minutes - AR
No.
Letters were sent to the owners and neighbours, who were given 28 days to
comment on the TPO. The local planning authority received one letter of
objection. Whilst objections had been raised to the TPO, it was considered that
none of the issues raised by the objectors provided sufficient justification to
override the reasons in favour of confirmation of the TPO. Therefore, it was
recommended that the TPO be confirmed without modification.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Order be confirmed.
Reason for decision
The decision to recommend the confirmation of a Tree Preservation Order had
been taken in accordance with Section 198 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1990 (as amended), which empowered the local planning authority to make
provision for the preservation of trees or woodlands.
It was considered that the decision complied 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 –
(1) T H A T the updates to the Cabinet Quarterly Work Programme for April to
June 2024 attached at Appendix 1 to the report be agreed.
(2) T H A T the Cabinet Quarterly Work Programme July to September 2024
attached at Appendix 2 to the report be endorsed.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To monitor progress.
(2) To approve the Work Programme for July to September 2024.
C61 USE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S EMERGENCY POWERS (EL/PR)
(SCRUTINY – ALL) –
The Leader presented the report, the purpose of which was to notify Cabinet of the
exercising of Emergency Powers by the Chief Executive since the last report on 23rd
May, 2024.
Councillor Williams referred specifically to Paragraph 2.1(a) concerning the Western
Vale Wellbeing Hub for Older Adults and People Living with Dementia and
appreciated the use of emergency powers to enable Officers to act quickly to support
excellent provision.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Chief Executive's Emergency Powers be
noted.
Reasons for decisions
To inform Cabinet.
C62 RIGHTS OF WAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (ROWIP) (DL/SP)
(SCRUTINY – ENVIRONMENT AND REGENERATION) –
The Deputy Leader presented the report, the purpose of which was to enable
Cabinet to consider and approve the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP).
The ROWIP was a live document and changes could be made as circumstances
demanded, for example, changes in legislation.
Councillor Williams had attended the Local Access Forum meeting where the
principles of the ROWIP, the network and various improvements had been
discussed. The changes to footpath accessibility in the Vale of Glamorgan had been
noted at that meeting, including wheelchair accessibility, which had a positive impact
for local residents and were a part of the ROWIP, though not stated explicitly as a
benefit.
The Leader said that another positive aspect was the availability of routes
electronically to be able to choose which routes were available and with much
improved direct access.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) attached as Appendix
A to the report be endorsed as the Council’s replacement version and its adoption in
principle agreed subject to consideration by the Environment and Regeneration
Scrutiny Committee.
(2) T H A T the ROWIP be referred to the Environment and Regeneration
Scrutiny Committee for its consideration.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Head of Sustainable
Development in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for
Sustainable Places to make typographical or other minor changes as necessary prior
to publication or during the life of the Plan should this become necessary.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure the Council fully discharged its statutory duty under the
Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000 to review and publish every 10
years, its Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP), outlining how it proposed to
meet its Well-being and Improvement Objectives to maintain, improve and publicise
the rights of way network for the public.
(2) To ensure appropriate scrutiny of the report.
(3) To make typographical or other minor changes as necessary without the need
to seek Cabinet approval.
C63 UPDATE ON THE CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSAL TO
CREATE A WELSH MEDIUM SPECIALIST RESOURCE BASE AT YSGOL
GWAUN Y NANT FROM SEPTEMBER 2024 (EAWL) (SCRUTINY – LEARNING
AND CULTURE) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report, the purpose of which was to advise
Cabinet of the outcome of the consultation exercise undertaken on the proposal to
create a Welsh Medium Specialist Resource Base at Ysgol Gwaun y Nant from
September 2024.
Some of the issues raised as part of the consultation and responses to those issues
were discussed in paragraphs 2.9 to 2.13 of the report.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the consultation document (attached at Appendix A to the report), the
Consultation Response report (attached at Appendix B to the report) and other
appendices included as part of the report, including the Community and Equality
Impact Assessments at Appendices C and D respectively, to create a Welsh Medium
Specialist Resource Base at Ysgol Gwaun y Nant from September 2024 be noted.
(2) T H A T the proposal to create a Welsh Medium Specialist Resource Base at
Ysgol Gwaun y Nant from September 2024 through the publication of the proposals
in the form of a statutory notice be approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure that all relevant information was considered by Cabinet in reaching
a decision on whether to publish a statutory notice on the proposals.
(2) To ensure that there was capacity to provide integrated provision for pupils
with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition and those experiencing significant
social communication, interaction, or regulation difficulties, reflecting the Council’s
commitments to meeting the requirements of the Additional Learning Needs and
Education Tribunal Act 2018 (ALNET Act 2018) and in its 10 year Welsh in
Education Strategic Plan (WESP) and Welsh Government’s Cymraeg 2050 strategy.
C64 WELSH LANGUAGE STANDARDS ANNUAL MONITORING
REPORT 2023-24 (EAWL) (SCRUTINY – LEARNING AND CULTURE AND
CORPORATE PERFORMANCE AND RESOURCES) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report, the purpose of which was to seek
approval for the Council’s Annual Welsh Monitoring Report and update on 5-year
Promotion Strategy.
Councillor Williams said he looked forward to the matter being discussed at the
relevant Scrutiny Committees.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Annual Welsh Monitoring Report for 2023-24 (attached at
Appendix 1 to the report) and Update on the Welsh Language Promotional Strategy
(attached at Appendix 2 to the report) be approved in principle, subject to
consideration by Learning and Culture and Corporate Performance and Resources
Scrutiny Committees.
(2) T H A T the report (and appendices) be referred to Learning and Culture and
Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committees for consideration and if
endorsed by the Committees, that the report be published.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To allow the Council to meet its reporting duty to the Welsh Commissioner as
part of the Welsh Language Standards.
(2) To enable Learning and Culture and Corporate Performance and Resources
Scrutiny Committees to consider the report (and appendices) prior to publication.
C65 PERMANENT TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER – SCHOOL STREET
CLOSURE DRYDEN ROAD, PENARTH (NBS) (SCRUTINY – ENVIRONMENT
AND REGENERATION) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report, the purpose of which was to agree to
make the experimental school street closure on Dryden Road for Fairfield Primary
School, Penarth a permanent order.
An Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) had been in place since April 2023
and gave Officers time to assess the success or otherwise of the pilot school street
closure as the first type of its kind in the Vale of Glamorgan. Feedback from
residents which had been positive was included in Paragraph 2.7 of the report as
well as Appendix D to the report. Appendix C to the report referred to vehicle
speeds and traffic volumes that were assessed prior to implementation and
monitored during the experimental school street closure, with very little traffic
entering at times of closure.
Councillor Birch, as a local ward Member, said that the experimental TRO had been
a popular move with parents. There continued to be issues with inconsiderate
parking which existed prior to the pilot but had been well received locally. Councillor
Wilson said that the other local ward Member, Councillor Buckley, had also been
supportive of the pilot.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T public notice be advertised for the Experimental Traffic Regulation
Order for a school street closure on Dryden Road, Penarth as detailed in Appendices
A and B to the report, to be made permanent.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building
Services to agree the final design and extent of the school street closure and that the
Monitoring Officer / Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to execute
any legal Orders to implement the Scheme.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To provide the necessary authority to the progress with the permanent Traffic
Regulation Order.
(2) To provide the necessary authority to ensure the scheme was implemented in
the most appropriate and efficient manner.
C66 RENEWAL OF PUBLIC SPACE PROTECTION ORDERS FOR THE
PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL RELATED ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR (NBS)
(SCRUTINY – ENVIRONMENT AND REGENERATION) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report, the purpose of which was to ensure there
remained effective controls and management arrangements aimed at preventing
incidences of alcohol related anti-social behaviour in public places.
Councillor Wilson said that such Orders had been in place previously and required
renewal with minor variations to the existing Public Space Protection Orders
(PSPOs), in respect of the prevention of alcohol related Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB).
Such Orders would not prohibit any alcohol consumption in the areas proposed but
provided a means of control should there be instances of anti-social behaviour.
Paragraph 2.12 of the report referred to the inclusion of Orders at twelve new sites
as a result of consultation and representations received from the public and Elected
Members. Survey responses were included within Appendix A which showed support
for such controls in the described areas for a further three years.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the proposal of renewing the existing Public Space Protection Orders
for controlled alcohol zones be agreed and the Orders referred to Full Council, for
consideration.
(2) T H A T the contents of the public consultation results and the inclusion of
new restricted areas be noted.
(3) T H A T the proposed additional areas as part of the renewal process be
agreed and incorporated into the Orders for consideration by Full Council.
(4) T H A T the resolutions of Cabinet as regards the report are referred to Full
Council for consideration.
(5) T H A T use of the urgency procedure set out at Section 15.14 of the
Council’s Constitution be agreed in respect of recommendations 1, 2, 3 and 4 to
allow the matter to be considered at Full Council on 15th July, 2024.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To assist the Council robustly manage alcohol related Anti-Social Behaviour
at its Resorts, Town centres and Public Open Spaces.
(2) To ensure the Council considered the views of the public and other
stakeholders and the Orders reflect current issues.
(3) To ensure the Council and Police had the appropriate powers to protect the
quality of lives of those who lived, worked and visited restricted areas and to permit
the majority of the law-abiding citizens to use and enjoy public spaces, safe from
anti-social behaviour.
(4) The introduction and renewal of Public Space Protection Orders was a matter
for determination by Full Council.
(5) To enable the Orders to be considered at the next available Full Council
meeting to ensure their prompt introduction if agreed.
C67 RENEWAL OF PUBLIC SPACE PROTECTION ORDERS - DOG
CONTROLS (NBS) (SCRUTINY – ENVIRONMENT AND REGENERATION) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report, the purpose of which was to ensure there
remained effective controls and management arrangements in please, aimed at
improving the behaviour of irresponsible dog owners and reducing anti-social
behaviour associated with dogs and dog fouling.
Councillor Wilson said that such Orders had been in place previously and required
renewal with variations to the existing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), for
the purpose of dog controls.
Consultation had taken place on the matter and many of the responses received
were positive about the proposed Orders. Appendix A referred to 64% of the public
agreed with the proposal to retain all the existing dog controls in the Vale of
Glamorgan, strong agreement regarding the removal of faeces from all adopted
highways and footpaths and seasonal dog controls at Ogmore-by-Sea.
Councillor Wilson proposed an additional Recommendation to Cabinet to agree that
Llantwit Major Recreation Ground be added to the proposals to be considered at Full
Council, with enforcement subject to the agreement of Llantwit Major Town Council
who owned the land. Llantwit Major Councillors were in support of that area being
included in the proposals and agreement with Llantwit Major Town Council would
have to be sought prior to the matter being considered at Full Council on 15th July,
2024.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the proposal of renewing the existing Public Space Protection Orders
for dog controls be endorsed.
(2) T H A T the contents of the public consultation results be noted.
(3) T H A T the proposed new additional areas as part of the renewal process be
agreed and incorporated into the Orders for Full Council consideration.
(4) T H A T the resolutions of Cabinet in respect to the report be referred to Full
Council for consideration.
(5) T H A T use of the urgency procedure set out at Section 15.14 of the
Council’s Constitution be agreed in respect of resolutions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 to allow the
matter to be considered at Full Council on 15th July, 2024.
(6) T H A T subject to formal agreement with Llantwit Major Town Council,
Llantwit Major Recreation Ground be added to the proposals for consideration at Full
Council, with enforcement subject to the agreement of Llantwit Major Town Council
who own the land.
Reasons for decisions
(1) So that the Council had robust Orders in place for dog controls on adopted
highways, footpaths, resorts/beaches, town centres, sports pitches and public open
spaces.
(2) To ensure the Council considered the views of the public and other
stakeholders and the Orders reflected current issues.
(3) To ensure the Council had appropriate powers to protect the quality of lives of
those who lived, worked and visited the Vale.
(4) The renewal and introduction of Public Space Protection Orders were a
matter for determination by Full Council.
(5) To ensure the Orders could be considered at the next Full Council meeting
and if agreed, promptly introduced following the meeting.
(6) To include Llantwit Major Recreation Ground to the proposals, with the
support of the local ward Members and agreement with Llantwit Majot Town Council.
C68 RE-COMMISSIONING OF THE PROVISION OF CHILDCARE FOR
FLYING START IN COLCOT, BARRY, VALE OF GLAMORGAN (SCH)
(SCRUTINY – HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL CARE) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report, the purpose of which was to seek
authority to re-commission an existing contract relating to the provision of childcare
for the Vale of Glamorgan Flying Start Programme within Colcot, Barry and delegate
authority to award the contract to the successful provider.
Councillor Williams said that although the report fell within the Social Care and
Health Portfolio that it was important to recognise the work undertaken with the
Cabinet Member for Education, Arts and the Welsh Language as much of the work
was cross-Directorate. Although the programme provided services to children aged
0-3 and 2-3 years, it was important to recognise that there was also provision for
parents who were a part of the tendering process.
Councillor Birch welcomed the report and was pleased to see parental involvement
in the programme and actively involved in ongoing provision. The cluster of schools
in Barry were some of the most disadvantaged in the Vale of Glamorgan and the
programme would work towards improving the life chances of children.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Director of Social Services, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Social Care and Health, be authorised to undertake a competitive tender
process for the provision of Flying Start services in Colcot, Barry.
(2) T H A T the Director of Social Services, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Social Care and Health, be authorised to award the contract(s) for the
service for an initial period of two years with an option to extend for up to a further
two years, following the completion of the tender process.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer/Head of
Legal and Democratic Services to prepare, complete and execute a contract with the
successful bidder.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To enable the Directorate to undertake a tender process that would provide
Flying Start childcare within Colcot, Barry in a cost-effective way that met the
requirements of Welsh Government Flying Start Guidance and the required
standards of the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).
(2) To ensure that the service was in place for the next two years with the
potential to extend it for a further two years if required.
(3). To ensure that the appropriate authority and documentation were in place to
complete the contract.
C69 CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CHILDCARE FOR FLYING
START IN CADOXTON, BARRY, VALE OF GLAMORGAN (SCH) (SCRUTINY –
HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL CARE) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report which was similar to the previous agenda
item but focused on a different area, the purpose of which was to seek authority to
undertake a tender process relating to the provision of childcare for the Vale of
Glamorgan Flying Start Programme within the setting in the grounds of Cadoxton
Primary School in Barry and delegate authority to award the contract to the
successful provider.
Councillor Birch was pleased to endorse the report and said that Cadoxton Primary
School already had initiatives such as Bocs Bwyd and coffee mornings that had a
positive impact on families and actively involved parents and carers on aspects of
school life.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Director of Social Services, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Social Care and Health, be authorised to undertake a competitive tender
process for the provision of Flying Start services in Cadoxton, Barry.
(2) T H A T the Director of Social Services, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Social Care and Health, be authorised to award the contract(s) for the
service for an initial period of two years with an option to extend for up to a further
two years, following the completion of the tender process.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer/Head of
Legal and Democratic Services to prepare, complete and execute a contract with the
successful bidder.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To enable the Directorate to undertake a tender process that would provide
Flying Start childcare within Cadoxton, Barry in a cost-effective way that met the
requirements of Welsh Government Flying Start Guidance and the required
standards of the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).
(2) To ensure that the service was in place for the next two years with the
potential to extend it for a further two years if required.
(3) To ensure that the appropriate authority and documentation were in place to
complete the contract.
C70 VALE OF GLAMORGAN REPLACEMENT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN (RLDP) 2021-2036 PREFERRED STRATEGY INITIAL CONSULTATION
REPORT (CEERS) (SCRUTINY – ENVIRONMENT AND REGENERATION) –
The Leader presented the report on behalf of the Cabinet Member, the purpose of
which was to advise Cabinet of the issues raised through representations received
during the public consultation exercise undertaken between December 2023 and
February 2024 in respect of the Preferred Strategy for the Vale of Glamorgan
Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) 2021-2036.
The Preferred Strategy for the RLDP had been subject to a ten-week public
consultation between December 2023 and February 2024 and the report set out the
issues raised as part of that consultation and how the responses had been
considered within the report.
The Preferred Strategy set out how much growth would be accommodated in the
Vale of Glamorgan from 2021 to 2036 in terms of population, homes and jobs, with
growth met in the most sustainable locations which reduced the need to travel,
sought to co-locate housing with employment and locations well-served by public
transport.
Engagement on the Preferred Strategy took place a number of ways, including
online and in-person engagement sessions across the Vale of Glamorgan, as well as
sessions with Elected Members, Town and Community Councils and specific
stakeholder groups such as the 50+ Forum and Equalities Consultative Forum. In
total, over 3,000 representations were made from 857 individuals and organisations.
Notably there was a representation from Welsh Government stating that they
considered the Preferred Strategy to conform with the National Development
Framework: Future Wales, with the scale of growth being at an appropriate level for
the Vale of Glamorgan’s position within a national growth area. The spatial
distribution of that growth to sustainable locations was considered appropriate and in
line with national policy. Comments were made from other stakeholders that the
scale of development was too high, and others considered it to be too low.
The RLDP made provision for 8,679 new houses, compared to 10,400 in the current
adopted Local Development Plan (LDP). The RLDP level of growth was a median
level, with higher and lower gross scenarios being tested. The housing supply was
made up of new housing allocations, committed sites and allowance for unallocated
windfall sites.
The adopted LDP included housing allocations totalling over 8,000 new dwellings.
The RLDP Preferred Strategy showed a more modest allocation of up to 2,750 new
homes on new sites, or 32% of the provision, plus a further 2,600 homes on sites in
the adopted LDP that had been rolled forward.
Key sites in the RLDP were in parts of the Vale of Glamorgan with the highest levels
of affordable housing need and provided real opportunity to deliver homes for those
in housing need through Section 106 funding.
Most of the representations made during the consultation period were objections to
the key sites identified within the Preferred Strategy, with similar issues raised
across the five key sites including the impact of new development on the natural
environment and the ability of existing infrastructure to cope with increased demand.
The initial consultation report addressed those key points and set out the prepared
evidence in support of the Development Plan and addressed the concerns raised.
The consultation allowed for new sites to be submitted as part of a second call for
candidate sites, with 14 new sites submitted as part of the process, and 24 new sites
with amendments of boundary or use which would now be assessed to determine
their suitability for inclusion in the Deposit Plan.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the contents of the report be noted.
(2) T H A T the report be referred to Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny
Committee for their consideration. Should the Committee raise no further matters for
Cabinet consideration, the report be referred to a meeting of Full Council on 30th
September, 2024 for:
a) endorsement of the actions set out in the Initial Consultation Report;
b) approval of the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP)
Preferred Strategy as a basis for the ongoing preparation of the
Deposit RLDP.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To outline to Members the issues raised during the 10-week public
consultation exercise on the RLDP Preferred Strategy.
(2) To seek approval for the proposed changes to the Preferred Strategy as set
out in the Initial Consultation Report and to allow officers to progress with
preparation of the Deposit RLDP in accordance with the Council’s approved Delivery
Agreement.
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 – 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.
2023/01215/FUL Received on 11 December 2023
APPLICANT: c/o Agent Green Planning Studio Ltd, Upton Magna Business Park,
Shrewsbury, SY4 4TT
AGENT: Miss Delilah Green Upton Magna Business Park, Upton Magna,
Shrewsbury, SY4 4TT
Land adjacent to Hawthorne Cottage, Twyn Yr Odyn
To vary / remove conditions 1, 2, 3 and 9, Condition 1 – occupation, 2 – time
period, 3 – time period and 9 – vehicle on site of planning application
2013/00857/FUL – The use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential
purposes for 1 no. gypsy pitch together with the formation of additional hard
standing and utility / dayroom ancillary to that use – Allowed on appeal.
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APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
2023/00780/FUL Received on 13 March 2024
APPLICANT: VDC CWL21 Limited C/o Agent, CF24 0EB
AGENT: Mr Rob Mitchell Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, CF24 0EB
Land North of Ffordd Bro Tathan, St. Athan
Demolition of existing buildings/structures and erection of a Class B8 data centre
with all associated back-up generators, plant, equipment, sub-stations, accesses,
parking and servicing areas, drainage and engineering works including services
diversion/connection and regrading works.
Comments from Cadw who raised no objection and from the Agent regarding
Policies and the Heat Network as described in the Matters Arising report were
noted.
RESOLVED – T H A T subject to the interested person(s) first entering into a
Section 106 Legal Agreement(s) to include the following necessary planning
obligations:
• The developer shall pay the sum of three hundred and fifty thousand
pounds (£350,000) to contribute towards the provision of sustainable
transport;
• The developer shall provide a scheme for 135 trainees or pay the sum of
one thousand two hundred and fifty five pounds (£1,255) per trainee in
respect of any shortfall (if any) to contribute towards the provision of
training and development;
• The developer shall provide public open space as detailed on the general
arrangement plan (CWL21-BUR-WS3-SP-DR-C-0100_General
Arrangement Rev P4) and a maintenance plan;
• The developer shall pay the sum of two hundred thousand pounds
(£200,000) to contribute towards the provision of public art;
• The developer shall pay the sum of twenty five thousand pounds (£25,000)
as an administration fee;
• Dormouse Conservation Strategy - Long term management, monitoring and
auditing;
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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2024/00216/FUL Received on 25 April 2024
APPLICANT: Mr Tim Vaughan C/O Agent
AGENT: Mrs Arran Dallimore Uunit 1A Compass Business Park, Pacific Road,
Ocean Park, Cardiff, CF24 5HL
Pantwilkin Stables, Llanquian Road, Aberthin, Cowbridge
Retrospective planning consent for the change of use of several existing rural
buildings for employment uses (B1 & B8) and associated works.
Comments from the Highways Engineer who raised no objection as described in
the Matters Arising report were noted.
REFUSED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report and the
Reasons for Refusal as set out in the Supplemental Information to the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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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 – T H A T in pursuance of the powers delegated to the Committee,
the following application be determined as indicated and any other necessary
action be taken.
2022/00266/FUL Received on 12 April 2024
(P40)
APPLICANT: Newydd Housing Association, 5 Village Way, c/o agent, CF15 7NE
AGENT: Mr Jon Hurley, Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park,
Cardiff, CF23 8RS
Llantwit Road, Higher End, St. Athan
Full planning application for residential development, access, drainage
arrangements and other associated works
APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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