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    85.

    DECLARATION OF INTEREST

    To receive disclosures of personal interest from Members in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

     

    Note:

    1.     Members are requested to identify the item number and subject matter that their interest relates to and signify the nature of the personal interest; and

    2.     Where Members withdraw from a meeting as a consequence of the disclosure of a prejudicial interest they must  notify the Chairman when they leave.

    Minutes:

    In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.

     

     

    86.

    HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998 AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL DECISIONS

    To note, that when Committee Members determine the development control matters before them, they should have regard to the Development Plan and, so far as material to applications, to any other material considerations and when taking decisions, Members have to ensure they do not act in a manner that is incompatible with the Convention on Human Rights as incorporated into legislation by the Human Rights Act 1998.

     

    Minutes:

    It was RESOLVED to note that when Committee Members determine the development control matters before them, they should have regard to the Development Plan and, so far as material to applications, to any other material considerations and when taking decisions, Members have to ensure they do not act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights as incorporated into legislation by the Human Rights Act1998.

     

     

    87.

    WELLBEING OF FUTURE GENERATIONS (WALES) ACT 2015

    To note that the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 imposes a duty on public bodies to carry out sustainable development in accordance with the sustainable development principle and to act in a manner which seeks to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

    Minutes:

    It was RESOLVED to note that the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 imposes a duty on public bodies to carry out sustainable development in accordance with the sustainable development principle and to act in a manner which seeks to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

     

     

    88.

    MINUTES 02.09.21 pdf icon PDF 515 KB

    To approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on 2nd September 2021.

    Minutes:

    It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 2nd September 2021.

    89.

    CHANGE TO THE AGENDA

    Minutes:

    The Committee agreed that the agenda would be considered out of sequence and as detailed in the minutes set out hereunder.

     

    90.

    APPLICATION NO: 20/0538 pdf icon PDF 219 KB

    New build house making use of the existing access track on the site. (Revised Ecological Impact Assessment received 16/04/2021) (amended site location plan received 21/07/2021).

    LAND AT TYNYBEDW CLOSE, TREORCHY, CF42 6RN

     

    Minutes:

    New build house making use of the existing access track on the site. (Revised Ecological Impact Assessment received 16/04/2021) (amended site location plan received 21/07/2021). LAND AT TYNYBEDW CLOSE, TREORCHY, CF42 6RN

     

    In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received the following public speakers who were afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal:

     

    ·       Mr P Williams (Agent)

    ·       Ms L Lumby (Objector)

    ·       Ms B Cennard (Objector)

    The Committee noted that Mr N Searle (Objector) who had requested to address Members on the Application was not present to do so.

    The Agent exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objectors.

    Non-Committee/ Local Member – County Borough Councillor S Evans spoke on the application and put forward her objections in respect of the proposed Development.

     

    The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following lengthy consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to an amendment to condition 8 to require details of the new bridge access and culvert.

    (Note: County Borough Councillor J Williamswished to have recorded that she voted against the approval of the above-mentioned application)

    (Note: A motion to hold a site visit to consider the highways access was not successful)

     

     

     

    91.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/0591/10 pdf icon PDF 198 KB

    Stable Block and Manège (Revised Ownership Certificate 'B' received 7th July 2021. Revised plans with altered site layout - repositioning stable block and reducing its size - received 31st August 2021)

    Land to the south of 25-41 Kennard Street, Ton Pentre

    Minutes:

    Stable Block and Manège (Revised Ownership Certificate 'B' received 7th July 2021. Revised plans with altered site layout - repositioning stable block and reducing its size - received 31st August 2021) Land to the south of 25-41 Kennard Street, Ton Pentre.

     

    Members RESOLVED to defer the Application for a Site Inspection to be undertaken by the Planning and Development Committee to consider the potential impact of approving a stable block in close proximity to residential dwellings.

     

    In view of the above decision, the Chair informed the persons present to address the Committee on the application that if they wished to speak when the matter was next reported to Committee, they would have to submit requests to do so.

     

     

    92.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/1156 pdf icon PDF 295 KB

    Garden fencing and widening of driveway.

    14 HEOL-Y-SARN, LLANTRISANT, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8DB

     

    Minutes:

    Garden fencing and widening of driveway. 14 HEOL-Y-SARN, LLANTRISANT, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8DB

     

    In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received the following public speakers who were afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal:

     

    ·       Ms R Newland (Applicant)

    ·       Ms K Nicholls (Objector)

    ·       Ms D Nicholls-Davies (Objector)

     

    The Applicant exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objectors.

     

    The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.

     

    93.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/0864 pdf icon PDF 410 KB

    Variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 17/0321/10, to reduce hub and tip height of turbine. (Amended plan with new turbine type received 9th August 2021).

    LAND ADJ. TO FORMER NANT-Y-GWYDDON LANDFILL SITE

     

    Minutes:

    Variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 17/0321/10, to reduce hub and tip height of turbine. (Amended plan with new turbine type received 9th August 2021). LAND ADJ. TO FORMER NANT-Y-GWYDDON LANDFILL SITE

     

    Non-Committee/ Local Member – County Borough Councillor L Jones spoke on the application and put forward her objections in respect of the proposed Development.

     

    The Head of Major Development and Investment read out the contents of 15 ‘late’ letters in objection to the application.

     

    He continued to present the application to Committee and following lengthy consideration, Members were minded to refuse the above-mentioned application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity & Development as Members had concerns regarding the safety of the membrane being compromised if the development was to proceed. 

     

    Therefore, the matter would be deferred to the next appropriate meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for a report of the Director, Prosperity & Development, if necessary in consultation with the Director, Legal Services, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of making a decision contrary to the recommendation of an officer or any proposed or possible planning reason for such a decision prior to determining a matter.

     

     

    94.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/0466 pdf icon PDF 382 KB

    Conversion of church to 8 apartments (Re-submission of 19/0829/10).

    CALVARY CHURCH, WOOD ROAD, TREFOREST, PONTYPRIDD

     

    Minutes:

    Conversion of church to 8 apartments (Re-submission of 19/0829/10). CALVARY CHURCH, WOOD ROAD, TREFOREST, PONTYPRIDD

     

    The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration, Members were minded to refuse the above-mentioned application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity & Development as Members felt that the accommodation proposed was sub-standard and the site would be over-developed.

     

    Therefore, the matter would be deferred to the next appropriate meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for a report of the Director, Prosperity & Development, if necessary in consultation with the Director, Legal Services, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of making a decision contrary to the recommendation of an officer or any proposed or possible planning reason for such a decision prior to determining a matter.

     

     

    95.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/0661 pdf icon PDF 489 KB

    Development of a single wind turbine and associated infrastructure. (Cable Ducting Method Statement received 2nd August 2021)

    LAND AT RHIWFELIN FACH FARM, LLANTRISANT ROAD, YNYSMAERDY, LLANTRISANT, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8LQ

     

    Minutes:

    Development of a single wind turbine and associated infrastructure. (Cable Ducting Method Statement received 2nd August 2021) LAND AT RHIWFELIN FACH FARM, LLANTRISANT ROAD, YNYSMAERDY, LLANTRISANT, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8LQ

     

    The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development  subject to Section 106 Agreement for a Habitat Management Plan to deliver the necessary ecological mitigation and enhancement in Target Note Area 2 as outlined within the Ecological Assessment.

     

    96.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/1086 pdf icon PDF 185 KB

    Proposed extension, internal alterations, conversion of existing detached cold store to an on-site micro brewery and installation of PV solar panels on main roof.

    BUNCH OF GRAPES PUBLIC HOUSE, 40 YNYSANGHARAD ROAD, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 4DA

     

    Minutes:

    Proposed extension, internal alterations, conversion of existing detached cold store to an on-site micro brewery and installation of PV solar panels on main roof. BUNCH OF GRAPES PUBLIC HOUSE, 40 YNYSANGHARAD ROAD, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 4DA

     

    The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.

     

    97.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/0687 pdf icon PDF 178 KB

    2 pairs of semi-detached houses.

    Land south of Taff Terrace, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy

    Minutes:

    2 pairs of semi-detached houses. Land south of Taff Terrace, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy

     

    The Head of Major Development and Investment read out the contents of two

    ‘late’ letters from Non-Committee Member County Borough Councillor M

    Norris and an officer from the Corporate Estates Department Rhondda Cynon

    Taf Council in objection to the proposed development.

     

    The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to defer the Application for a Site Inspection to be undertaken by the Planning and Development Committee to consider the rights of way issue.

     

     

    98.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/1020 pdf icon PDF 274 KB

    Proposed change of use from retail to a takeaway.

    27 Brook Street, Williamstown, Tonypandy, CF40 1RB

    Minutes:

    Proposed change of use from retail to a takeaway. 27 Brook Street, Williamstown, Tonypandy, CF40 1RB

     

    The Head of Major Development and Investment read out the contents of a ‘late’ letter received from a nearby business in objection to the application.

     

    He continued by presenting the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.

     

     

     

     

     

    99.

    APPLICATION NO: 20/0158/10 pdf icon PDF 332 KB

    Demolition of 2 No. existing commercial buildings and replacement with a new, purpose-built premises with a store/cutting room and retail showroom along with associated car parking and landscaping and ancillary works. (Bat Report received 26/10/20) (Swept Path Analysis received 29/01/21) (Amended Plans received 07/07/21).

    Leeway Carpets and Flooring, 500-555 Llantrisant Road, Penycoedcae,

    Pontypridd, CF37 1PL

     

    Minutes:

    Demolition of 2 No. existing commercial buildings and replacement with a new, purpose-built premises with a store/cutting room and retail showroom along with associated car parking and landscaping and ancillary works. (Bat Report received 26/10/20) (Swept Path Analysis received 29/01/21) (Amended Plans received 07/07/21). Leeway Carpets and Flooring, 500-555 Llantrisant Road, Penycoedcae, Pontypridd, CF37 1PL

     

    The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.

     

    100.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/1193 pdf icon PDF 191 KB

    Removal of condition 13 (retaining walls) of planning permission ref: 21/0378/08.

    Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdare, Laburnum Drive Cwmbach

    Minutes:

    Removal of condition 13 (retaining walls) of planning permission ref: 21/0378/08. Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdare, Laburnum Drive Cwmbach

     

    The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.

     

    101.

    APPLICATION NO: 21/1088/10 pdf icon PDF 223 KB

    Raised platform at the rear of residential 3 storey home to be used as

    means of fire escape. (Re-submission of 21/0442/10).

    25 Thomas Street, Tonypandy.

     

    Minutes:

    Raised platform at the rear of residential 3 storey home to be used as means of fire escape. (Re-submission of 21/0442/10). 25 Thomas Street, Tonypandy.

     

    The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration Members were minded to approve the above-mentioned application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity & Development as Members were of the view that the proposed development was not over bearing and would not result in further overlooking. Therefore, the matter would be deferred to the next appropriate meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for a report of the Director, Prosperity & Development, if necessary in consultation with the Director, Legal Services, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of making a decision contrary to the recommendation of an officer or any proposed or possible planning reason for such a decision prior to determining a matter.

     

     

    102.

    INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS, PERTAINING TO ACTION TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED POWERS pdf icon PDF 109 KB

    To inform Members of the following, for the period 27/09/2021 – 08/10/2021

     

    Planning and Enforcement Appeals Decisions Received

    Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons.

     

    Additional documents:

    Minutes:

    Members RESOLVED to receive the report of the Service Director, Planning in relation to Planning and Enforcement Appeal Decisions received, Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons, Overview of Enforcement Cases and Enforcement Delegated Decisions received for the period 27/09/2021 – 08/10/2021.