Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillors J. Bonetto, S. Emanuel and 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, County Borough Councillor W. Lewis declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Application 23/0290 The demolition of the existing warehouse, construction of a block of 14 affordable apartments, parking and amenity areas. (Revision and resubmission of previous application 22/0510/10) W R BISHOP AND CO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WHOLESALE, PENRHIWFER ROAD, TONYREFAIL, PORTH, CF39 8EY.

“My brother resides at the property next door and is listed as a public speaker on this application.”

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 8^th June 2023.

It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 08.06.23.

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

The demolition of the existing warehouse, construction of a block of 14 affordable apartments, parking and amenity areas. (Revision and resubmission of previous application 22/0510/10)

W R BISHOP AND CO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WHOLESALE, PENRHIWFER ROAD, TONYREFAIL, PORTH, CF39 8EY.

The demolition of the existing warehouse, construction of a block of 14 affordable apartments, parking and amenity areas. (Revision and resubmission of previous application 22/0510/10) W R BISHOP AND CO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WHOLESALE, PENRHIWFER ROAD, TONYREFAIL, PORTH, CF39 8EY.

(Note: Having earlier declared a prejudicial interest in this application, County Borough Councillor W. Lewis left the meeting at this point.)

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 G John (Agent)

·         Ms V Higgins (Objector)

·         Mr A Taylor (Objector)

·         Mr M Coombs (Objector)

·         Mr P Marchant (Objector)

·         Ms S Hopkins (Objector)

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

The Head of Planning outlined the contents of a number of ‘late’ letters received from Alex Jones MP, Mick Antoniw MS, County Borough Councillor D Parkin, County Borough Councillor D Owen-Jones and Mr D Lindley in objection of the application.

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 a section 106 agreement to ensure that the dwellings are established and maintained as affordable units for the purpose of meeting identified local housing needs and an additional condition to provide an alternative location for the bin storage as members were concerned as to the impact of the proposed location on the plans on neighbouring properties.

(Note: A motion was seconded to refuse the above-mentioned application against the recommendation of the Director of Prosperity and Development on the grounds of design, the singular type of accommodation proposed, the safety of the accommodation, highways impact and safety and the impact that the bin store would have on the adjoining properties, but failed).

(Note: County Borough Councillor M Powell abstained from voting on this item)

(Note: At this point in the proceedings, the Committee took a 5-minute recess).

Reserved matters application for 100% affordable housing scheme and associated details in respect of conditions 1, 5, 7, 9 and 10 pursuant to outline permission ref. 21/0448/15. (Revised Site Location Plan, Site Layout Plan and Transport Technical Note (regarding Waunrhydd Road junction) received 27th January 2023; Construction Traffic Management Plan received 12th April 2023)

RHONDDA BOWL SKITTLE ALLEY, WAUNRHYDD ROAD, TONYREFAIL, PORTH, CF39 8EW.

Reserved matters application for 100% affordable housing scheme and associated details in respect of conditions 1, 5, 7, 9 and 10 pursuant to outline permission ref. 21/0448/15. (Revised Site Location Plan, Site Layout Plan and Transport Technical Note (regarding Waunrhydd Road junction) received 27th January 2023; Construction Traffic Management Plan received 12th April 2023) RHONDDA BOWL SKITTLE ALLEY, WAUNRHYDD ROAD, TONYREFAIL, PORTH, CF39 8EW.

(Note: County Borough Councillor W Lewis returned to the meeting.)

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

The Head of Planning outlined the contents of 2 late letters received from Alex Jones MP and Mick Antoniw MS raising concerns about 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.

Construction of garage/store/workshop (Amended Redline Boundary and Plans received 17/03/23)

REAR OF 2, CRICHTON STREET, TREHERBERT

Construction of garage/store/workshop (Amended Redline Boundary and Plans received 17/03/23) REAR OF 2, CRICHTON STREET, TREHERBERT

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr H Jagdev (Objector) 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 was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.

New build 1 no. bedroom dwelling (Amended plans and revised description received 27/01/2023).

THE HILL COTTAGE, EAST ROAD, TYLORSTOWN, FERNDALE, CF43 3HG

New build 1 no. bedroom dwelling (Amended plans and revised description received 27/01/2023). THE HILL COTTAGE, EAST ROAD, TYLORSTOWN, FERNDALE, CF43 3HG

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.

Variation to condition 2, house type and general amendments 18/0736/10 FORMER HILLSIDE COUNTRY CLUB, COLLENNA FARM, TONYREFAIL, CF39 8AX.

Variation to condition 2, house type and general amendments 18/0736/10 FORMER HILLSIDE COUNTRY CLUB, COLLENNA FARM, TONYREFAIL, CF39 8AX.

The Head of Planning requested Members defer the application to discuss discrepancies over the red line boundary with the applicant. Following consideration, Members RESOLVED to defer the application.

To construct and operate a wind farm consisting of up to 7 wind turbines and associated infrastructure (Development of National Significance)

LAND TO THE EAST OF TREBANOG, RHONDDA CYNON TAF

To construct and operate a wind farm consisting of up to 7 wind turbines and associated infrastructure (Development of National Significance) LAND TO THE EAST OF TREBANOG, RHONDDA CYNON TAF

The Senior Planner presented the application to Committee and following consideration Members RESOLVED to approve the Council’s Local Impact Report (as set out in Appendix ‘A’) of the report in respect of this Development of National Significance planning application, for submission to Planning and Environment Decisions Wales to assist the appointed Welsh Government Inspector in the determination of the application.

Roller shutter doors

LAND TO THE REAR OF 257, TREBANOG ROAD, TREBANOG, PORTH.

Roller shutter doors LAND TO THE REAR OF 257, TREBANOG ROAD, TREBANOG, PORTH.

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: County Borough Councillor G Hughes abstained from the vote as they were not present for the full debate.)

Alteration and Works for reinstatement of Grade II Listed Bridge ROBERTSTOWN IRON BRIDGE, CYCLEWAY FROM TRAM ROAD TO ABERDARE FOOTPATH ABD(33(1, TRECYNON,ABERDARE.

Alteration and Works for reinstatement of Grade II Listed Bridge ROBERTSTOWN IRON BRIDGE, CYCLEWAY FROM TRAM ROAD TO ABERDARE FOOTPATH ABD(33(1, TRECYNON,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.

Proposed garage

LAND ADJACENT TO TYDFIL HOUSE, HIGH STREET, CYMER, PORTH, CF39 9ET

Proposed garage LAND ADJACENT TO TYDFIL HOUSE, HIGH STREET, CYMER, PORTH, CF39 9ET

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.

Proposed two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension together with internal alterations

6 MAES IFOR, TAFF'S WELL, CARDIFF, CF15 7AS

Proposed two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension together with internal alterations 6 MAES IFOR, TAFF'S WELL, CARDIFF, CF15 7AS

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 clinic to 5no. residential flats

YSTRAD CLINIC, 14 TRAFALGAR TERRACE, YSTRAD, PENTRE, CF41 7RG

Change of use from clinic to 5no. residential flats YSTRAD CLINIC, 14 TRAFALGAR TERRACE, YSTRAD, PENTRE, CF41 7RG

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 to B8 for use as a storage facility (storage containers and caravans). (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal rec. 13/05/2021)

FORMER PUROLITE SITE, COWBRIDGE ROAD, PONTYCLUNN.

Change of use to B8 for use as a storage facility (storage containers and caravans). (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal rec. 13/05/2021) FORMER PUROLITE SITE, COWBRIDGE ROAD, PONTYCLUNN.

The Head of Planning 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.

To inform Members of the following, for the period 29/05/2023 – 09/06/2023

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 29/05/2023 – 09/06/2023.