Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were recived from County Borough Councillors G Hughes, J Smith and D Williams.

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.

In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, the following declarations were made:

8. APPLICATION NO: 22/0585.

Councillor Craig Middle, Personal and Prejudicial, "I am a Director of Harlech Property Development Ltd which owns the property and my Son, Joss Middle is the applicant".

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.

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.

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.

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.

To approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on 21.07.22

It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 21^st July 2022.

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

Proposed construction of new dwelling with attached garage (Re-submission of 21/1208/10) (Amended red line boundary received 10/03/2022). LAND ADJACENT TO CARTREF MELYS, HEOL LLECHAU, WATTSTOWN, PORTH, CF39 0PP.

Proposed construction of new dwelling with attached garage (Re-submission of 21/1208/10) (Amended red line boundary received 10/03/2022). LAND ADJACENT TO CARTREF MELYS, HEOL LLECHAU, WATTSTOWN, PORTH, CF39 0PP.

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Robert Hathaway (Agent) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal.

Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor R Bevan spoke on the application and put forward his support in respect of the proposed Development.

The Head of Major Development and Investment 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 would keep in line with the character of existing, nearby properties, and were satisfied with its location with respect to Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Local Development Plan (LDP) settlement boundaries.  

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.

Detached dwelling, land formation, access widening and car parking (Re-submission of 21/1662/10). LAND TO THE WEST OF HEOL LLECHAU ALLOTMENT, HEOL LLECHAU, WATTSTOWN, PORTH.

Detached dwelling, land formation, access widening and car parking (Re-submission of 21/1662/10). LAND TO THE WEST OF HEOL LLECHAU ALLOTMENT, HEOL LLECHAU, WATTSTOWN, PORTH.

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

·       Scott Phelps (Applicant)

·       Robert Hathaway (Agent)

Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor R Bevan spoke on the application and put forward his support in respect of the proposed Development.

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

Discharge of condition 13 - existing ground levels and proposed finished ground / floor levels of planning permission 18/1411/10. (Revised plans received 21/04/2022) FORMER LLANTRISANT WELSH PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCHOOL STREET, LLANTRISANT, CF72 8EN.

Discharge of condition 13 - existing ground levels and proposed finished ground / floor levels of planning permission 18/1411/10. (Revised plans received 21/04/2022) FORMER LLANTRISANT WELSH PRIMARY SCHOOL, SCHOOL STREET, LLANTRISANT, CF72 8EN.

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Steffan Harries (Agent) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Committee noted that Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor G Holmes who had requested to address Members on the Application was not present to do so.

The Head of Major Development and Investment referenced a ‘late’ letter received from the occupiers of the adjoining property, outlining reasons for their objection to the proposed development, points of which were already outlined in the report. 

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

Single dwelling. (Amended Redline Boundary and Plans received 26/01/22) LAND ADJACENT TO 23 GLAN-YR-AFON, TREORCHY.

Single dwelling. (Amended Redline Boundary and Plans received 26/01/22) LAND ADJACENT TO 23 GLAN-YR-AFON, TREORCHY.

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.

Variation of condition 1 - time limit of planning permission 12/0367/10. (Bat Structures Inspection and Ecological Assessment Received 04/03/22) CHURCH HALL OFF LLYS TYLCHA FAWR, TONYREFAIL.

Variation of condition 1 - time limit of planning permission 12/0367/10. (Bat Structures Inspection and Ecological Assessment Received 04/03/22) CHURCH HALL OFF LLYS TYLCHA FAWR, TONYREFAIL.

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.

Double extension to the rear of property 85 MOUND ROAD, MAES-Y-COED, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 1EF.

Double extension to the rear of property 85 MOUND ROAD, MAES-YCOED, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 1EF.

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.

(Note: Having earlier declared an interest in the above-mentioned application (Minute No.51), County Borough Councillor C Middle left the meeting for this item).

Outline Application for up to 15 Houses including access, car parking, drainage, biodiversity areas and supporting external works. LAND ADJACENT TO BURGESSE CRESCENT, LLANTRISANT, CF72 8QB.

Outline Application for up to 15 Houses including access, car parking, drainage, biodiversity areas and supporting external works. LAND ADJACENT TO BURGESSE CRESCENT, LLANTRISANT, CF72 8QB.

The Head of Major Development and Investment referenced three ‘late’ letters received from the residents of two neighbouring properties, of which raised concerns for plots 14 and 15 of the proposed development. Members were reminded that this was an outline application only, and would be later subject to a reserved matters application, thus neighbouring properties would be consulted with again.

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, subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement requiring:

·       2 x 2 bedroom houses for low cost home ownership

·       1 x 3 bedroom house for low cost home ownership

The Low Cost Home Ownership units should be built to Development Quality

Requirement standard and made available for sale to Council nominated first time buyers from the Homestep Register. The developer’s contribution should equate to 30% of the open market value for each unit, i.e., the nominated purchaser should pay no more than 70% of the open market value per unit.

Change of use of ground floor from Class A3 (Food and Drink) to Class C3 (Residential Flat). LLANTWIT HOUSE, SHAZS INDIAN TAKEAWAY, LLANTRISANT ROAD, LLANTWIT FARDRE, CF38 2LT.

Change of use of ground floor from Class A3 (Food and Drink) to Class C3 (Residential Flat). LLANTWIT HOUSE, SHAZS INDIAN TAKEAWAY, LLANTRISANT ROAD, LLANTWIT FARDRE, CF38 2LT.

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.

Conversion of the basement to a self-contained studio flat 2 SCRANTON VILLAS, HIGH STREET, CYMMER, PORTH, CF39 9EU.

Conversion of the basement to a self-contained studio flat 2 SCRANTON VILLAS, HIGH STREET, CYMMER, PORTH, CF39 9EU.

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 21^st July 2022, where Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development (Minute 23 refers).

Members gave consideration to the further report, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of approving contrary to officer recommendation and following discussions, it was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development because:

The proposed residential use, in the form of an additional self-contained flat within the basement of an existing terraced property, would place significant pressure on the plot, representing an over intensive use and overdevelopment of the site, and in trying to accommodate as many units/bedrooms as possible within such a small building, would result in the creation of cramped and poor quality living accommodation for future occupiers. As such the proposal is contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and the Council’s adopted and Development of Flats Supplementary Planning Guidance.

To inform Members of the following, for the period 25/07/2022 – 05/08/2022.

Planning and Enforcement Appeals Decisions Received

Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons.

Overview of Enforcement Cases.

Enforcement Delegated Decisions.

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 25/07/2022 and 05/08/2022.