Agenda, decisions and minutes

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 No: 23/0979 Timber decking to the rear of the property. 65 HEOL-Y-COED, PONT-Y-CLUN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9AT

“The applicant is my son”.

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 05.10. 2023.

It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 5.10.23 with the amendment of removal of duplication of the note of attendees relating to Members who were in attendance at the Chamber.

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

Development of four flats, car parking, landscaping and associated works.(Amended Plans Received 04/08/23)

LAND OFF ST JOHNS ROAD, TONYREFAIL

Development of four flats, car parking, landscaping and associated works.(Amended Plans Received 04/08/23) LAND OFF ST JOHNS ROAD, TONYREFAIL

(Note: At this point in the meeting County Borough Councillor S Emanuel declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this application and left the meeting for its deliberation.
“I am a paid employee at Trivallis.”)

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 R Jones (Agent)

·       Mr G Evans (Objector)

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

The Agent Mr R Jones was offered the opportunity to respond to the Objector but declined to do so.

The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 9^th March 2023 where Members deferred the application in order to give the applicant the opportunity to revise the scheme to address concerns regarding the potential impact of the proposed parking scheme upon the openness of the site.

The Head of Planning presented the further report to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Developmentsubject to a Section 106  Agreement to ensure that the 5 parking spaces to the front of the development are retained in perpetuity for use by the public and subject to the conditions set out in the updated report.

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

(Note: County Borough Councillor S Emanuel returned to the meeting at this point.)

Demolition of the existing rear and side extensions, construction of a two-storey side extension and a complete first-floor extension. Works also include alteration to the structure of the existing dwelling and general renovation works (Amended site location plan received 13/09/2023)

Cartref Bungalow, Hobbs Lane, Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9BU

Demolition of the existing rear and side extensions, construction of a two-storey side extension and a complete first-floor extension. Works also include alteration to the structure of the existing dwelling and general renovation works (Amended site location plan received 13/09/2023) Cartref Bungalow, Hobbs Lane, Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9BU

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

The Committee noted that Mr B Snape (Applicant) who had requested to address Members on the Application declined the opportunity. The Committee also noted that Ms R Smith (Objector) who had requested to address Members on the application was not able to do so due to technical issues experienced.

The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 19^th October 2023 where Members deferred the application to allow for further discussions to take place with the applicant with a view towards overcoming the concerns of Members in respect of the initial submission, with particular regard to the design of the proposed front elevation of the development and its window to wall ratio.

The Head of Planning presented the further report 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 conditions set out in the updated report.

Erection of 3 no. near zero carbon bespoke self-build dwellings within the curtilage of existing dwelling and associated works.

ST DAVIDS HOUSE, CASTELLAU ROAD, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2RA

Erection of 3 no. near zero carbon bespoke self-build dwellings within the curtilage of existing dwelling and associated works. ST DAVIDS HOUSE, CASTELLAU ROAD, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2RA

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

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 for the reasons outlined in the report.

Use of land for external police tactics training including external tactics equipment, maintenance access, landscaping, engineering and infrastructure works (in association with proposed police tactics facility at adjacent site within Bridgend County Borough, subject to separate planning application at Bridgend County Borough Council) (amended plans and supporting information received 09/08/23, 18/08/23 and 21/08/23).

LAND TO THE SOUTH FELINDRE ROAD, PENCOED LLANHARAN

Use of land for external police tactics training including external tactics equipment, maintenance access, landscaping, engineering and infrastructure works (in association with proposed police tactics facility at adjacent site within Bridgend County Borough, subject to separate planning application at Bridgend County Borough Council) (amended plans and supporting information received 09/08/23, 18/08/23 and 21/08/23). LAND TO THE SOUTH FELINDRE ROAD, PENCOED LLANHARAN

The Team Leader Planning Applications presented the 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 he was not present for the full debate.)

Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route - Phase 2

FORMER MINERAL RAILWAY LINE FROM STATION ROAD, MAERDY, TO GRID REF.  SS 98809 97765

Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route - Phase 2 FORMER MINERAL RAILWAY LINE FROM STATION ROAD, MAERDY, TO GRID REF. SS 98809 97765

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.

Timber decking to the rear of the property.

65 HEOL-Y-COED, PONT-Y-CLUN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9AT

Timber decking to the rear of the property. 65 HEOL-Y-COED, PONT-Y-CLUN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9AT

(Note: Having earlier declared a personal interest in the application (Minute No. 120), County Borough Councillor W Lewis left the meeting.)

The Team Leader Planning Applications 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 convert a cow shed/store into a residential unit. (Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment and Surveys received 17/8/23)

West Caerlan, School Street, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8EN

Change of use to convert a cow shed/store into a residential unit. (Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment and Surveys received 17/8/23) West Caerlan, School Street, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8EN

The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 5^th October 2023 where Members were minded to approve 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 approve the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons outlined in the further report.

To inform Members of the following, for the period09/10/2023 – 27/10/2023.

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 09/10/2023 – 27/10/2023.