Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillor S Emanuel, S Rees and M Powell.

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 25^th January 2024.

It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 25.01.24.

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

Change of use of garage into hair salon.

34 DAVIS STREET, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE, CF44 6UR

Change of use of garage into hair salon. 34 DAVIS STREET, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE, CF44 6UR

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

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed change of use of a dwelling C3(a) to a Children’s Residential Home C2 for up to 2 children.

134 TURBERVILLE ROAD, PORTH, CF39 0ND

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed change of use of a dwelling C3(a) to a Children’s Residential Home C2 for up to 2 children. 134 TURBERVILLE ROAD, PORTH, CF39 0ND

Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor R Davis spoke on the application and put forward her concerns and objections in respect of the proposed certificate of lawfulness.

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration Members were minded to refuse the grant of a certificate of lawfulness as Members were of the view that the change proposed  would amount to a material change of use as it will be operating as a business 24 hours a day rather than a family home with staff working in shifts and coming and going to the property.

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.

Replacement of the bridge structure. (Otter Report Rec. 20/07/23) (Updated Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Bat Surveys, Invasive Species Survey, Preliminary Ground Level Tree Assessment and Arboricultural Impact Assessment Rec. 24/01/24)

FEEDER PIPE BRIDGE OFF TRAM ROAD, TREHARRIS, CF46 5EF

Replacement of the bridge structure. (Otter Report Rec. 20/07/23) (Updated Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Bat Surveys, Invasive Species Survey, Preliminary Ground Level Tree Assessment and Arboricultural Impact Assessment Rec. 24/01/24) FEEDER PIPE BRIDGE OFF TRAM ROAD, TREHARRIS, CF46 5EF

The Head of Planning outlined the content of a ‘late’ letter received from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council confirming no objection to the 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.

Development of listed building into 5 residential dwellings.

FORMER STABLES, HEOL TY ABERAMAN, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE

Development of listed building into 5 residential dwellings. FORMER STABLES, HEOL TY ABERAMAN, ABERAMAN, ABERDARE

The Head of Planning / The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee to allow Officers the opportunity to provide more information.

First floor extension to create extra office space (Amended plans received 14/12/2023).

SBM CAR SALES, MAIN ROAD, TON-TEG, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 1PW

First floor extension to create extra office space (Amended plans received 14/12/2023). SBM CAR SALES, MAIN ROAD, TON-TEG, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 1PW

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.

Solar panels to roof of splashpad building.

ABERDARE PARK, GLAN ROAD, GADLYS, ABERDARE

Solar panels to roof of splashpad building. ABERDARE PARK, GLAN ROAD, GADLYS, ABERDARE

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.

Change of use from bed and breakfast to 11-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) use (Amended Plans received 01/12/2023),

Central House Guest House, Stow Hill, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1RZ

Change of use from bed and breakfast to 11-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) use (Amended Plans received 01/12/2023), Central House Guest House, Stow Hill, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1RZ

The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 25^th January 2024 where Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.

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 for the reason set out in the further report.

To inform Members of the following, for the period 29/01/2024 – 09/02/2024

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 29/01/2024 – 09/02/2024.