Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillor L Tomkinson.

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, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.

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 09.11.23.

It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 09.11.23.

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

New four bedroom dwelling with detached garage and two additional parking spaces.

LAND ADJACENT TO 4 NASH STREET, ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 4PB

New four bedroom dwelling with detached garage and two additional parking spaces. LAND ADJACENT TO 4 NASH STREET, ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 4PB

Members RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee to allow Planning Officers more time to review further information received for the application.

Residential development of 20 x one and two-bedroom apartments, with associated landscaping, boundary treatment and parking (Description amended on receipt of revised plans on 31/10/23, reducing number of units and removing top floor).

Site of Former Royal Naval Association Club, 233 Court Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2RF.

Residential development of 20 x one and two-bedroom apartments, with associated landscaping, boundary treatment and parking (Description amended on receipt of revised plans on 31/10/23, reducing number of units and removing top floor). Site of Former Royal Naval Association Club, 233 Court Street, Tonypandy, CF40 2RF.

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:

·       Mr N Ahmed (Agent)

·       Mr A Silver (Objector)

The Agent Mr N Ahmed exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objector.

The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 5^th October 2023 where Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.

The Head of Planning presented the further report highlighting to Members the revisions made by the Applicant to the original plans and Members gave consideration to the further report, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses and following discussions, it was RESOLVED to approve the application for the reason outlined in the report and to the conditions contained within the updated report.

(Note: County Borough Councillor G Hugheswished to have recorded that he voted against the approval of the above-mentioned application.)

Two storey extension one side, one storey extension the other, attic conversion and engineering works to the rear to include ground levelling and access steps.

45 HILL STREET, HENDREFORGAN, GILFACH-GOCH, PORTH, CF39 8TW

Two storey extension one side, one storey extension the other, attic conversion and engineering works to the rear to include ground levelling and access steps. 45 HILL STREET, HENDREFORGAN, GILFACH-GOCH, PORTH, CF39 8TW

(Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell joined the meeting at this point.)

(Note: At this point in proceedings County Borough Councillor W Lewis declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Application 23/0641:

“I am employed by the Applicant and have worked on this site.”)

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Ms A Davies (Applicant) who was afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Head of Planning outlined the contents of a ‘late’ letter submitted by a neighbouring property detailing their objection to the proposed development.

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

(Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell abstained from the vote as he was not present for the full item.)

Development of 10 affordable dwellings and associated works.

LAND AT  DERWEN ROAD, YSTRAD, PENTRE, CF41 7QQ

Development of 10 affordable dwellings and associated works. LAND AT DERWEN ROAD, YSTRAD, PENTRE, CF41 7QQ

(Note: At this point in proceedings County Borough Councillor S Emmanuel declared a personal and prejudicial interest for this application:

“I am employed by Trivallis who are the applicants.”

Therefore, he left the meeting for this item and did not take part in the debate or vote.)

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

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED 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 that the dwellings are established and maintained as affordable units, for the continued purpose of meeting identified local housing needs.

Discharge of condition 34 (Sustainable Development Strategy) of 10/0845/34 (insofar that it relates to Phases 3 and 4).

LAND AT FORMER OPEN CAST COAL SITE AND LAND TO THE NORTH OF THE A473, LLANILID (PHASE 3 & 4)

Discharge of condition 34 (Sustainable Development Strategy) of 10/0845/34 (insofar that it relates to Phases 3 and 4). LAND AT FORMER OPEN CAST COAL SITE AND LAND TO THE NORTH OF THE A473, LLANILID (PHASE 3 & 4)

(Note: County Borough Councillor S Emmanuel returned to the meeting at the beginning of this item and County Borough Councillor G Hughes left the meeting at this point and did not return.)

(Note: Having earlier declared an interest in the above-mentioned application, County Borough Councillor W Lewis left the meeting for this item).

Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor D Evans spoke on the application and put forward his concerns in respect of the proposed application.

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

(Note: A motion was seconded to defer the application but failed)

Conversion of a former public house into apartments.

FULL MOON HOTEL, CARDIFF ROAD, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE, CF44 7HH

Conversion of a former public house into apartments. FULL MOON HOTEL, CARDIFF ROAD, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE, CF44 7HH

(Note: County Borough Councillor W Lewis returned to the meeting at the start of this item.)

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

Extensions to create 10 no. bed hotel with bar, restaurant, welfare areas and car park extension. Rear extension to include solar panels (Tree Survey Rec. 05/06/23) (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal rec. 12/06/23) (Updated Preliminary Ecological Appraisal rec. 29/06/23)(Additional Bat Surveys Rec. 06/10/23)

NAVIGATION HOUSE HOTEL, THE BASIN, CILFYNYDD ROAD, ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 4RR

Extensions to create 10 no. bed hotel with bar, restaurant, welfare areas and car park extension. Rear extension to include solar panels (Tree Survey Rec. 05/06/23) (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal rec. 12/06/23) (Updated Preliminary Ecological Appraisal rec. 29/06/23)(Additional Bat Surveys Rec. 06/10/23) NAVIGATION HOUSE HOTEL, THE BASIN, CILFYNYDD ROAD, ABERCYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH, CF45 4RR

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

Construction of skate park for all skate disciplines - Skateboards, BMX, WCMX, Scooters etc, with associated landscaping and drainage works.

LLANHARRY PARK, LLANHARRY ROAD, LLANHARRY, PONTYCLUN

Construction of skate park for all skate disciplines - Skateboards, BMX, WCMX, Scooters etc, with associated landscaping and drainage works. LLANHARRY PARK, LLANHARRY ROAD, LLANHARRY, PONTYCLUN

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

To inform Members of the following, for the period 13/11/2023 – 01/12/2023

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 13/11/2023 – 01/12/2023.