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, the following declarations of interest were made:

County Borough Councillor W Lewis declared a personal interest in respect of Application No: 24/0323 Change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 house in multiple occupancy (HMO) (5 bedrooms), internal re-arrangements to suit minimum standards. Additionally, demolish old porch area at rear. 2 GORDON STREET, TONPENTRE, PENTRE, CF41 7HH

“One of the public speakers is known to me.”

County Borough Councillor J Smith declared a personal interest in respect of Application No: 24/0323 Change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 house in multiple occupancy (HMO) (5 bedrooms), internal re-arrangements to suit minimum standards. Additionally, demolish old porch area at rear. 2 GORDON STREET, TONPENTRE, PENTRE, CF41 7HH

“One of the public speakers is known to me.”

County Borough Councillor S Emanuel declared a personal interest in respect of Application No: 24/0323 Change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 house in multiple occupancy (HMO) (5 bedrooms), internal re-arrangements to suit minimum standards. Additionally, demolish old porch area at rear. 2 GORDON STREET, TONPENTRE, PENTRE, CF41 7HH

“One of the public speakers is known to me.”

(Note: County Borough Councillor D Grehan also informed Committee at this point that in respect of Application No. 24/0272 Certificate of Lawful Development for an Existing Development - Engineering operations comprising removal of earth bund, laying out and resurfacing of land to create extension of yard for vehicle parking and equipment storage with associated landscaping LLANTWIT CHASE, CHURCH ROAD, CHURCH VILLAGE, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 1EE, one of the public speakers was known to him through his work but it did not amount to a personal interest.)

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 25.04.24.

It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 25.04.24.

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

Change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 house in multiple occupancy (HMO) (5 bedrooms), along with alterations to the rear lean-to extension (Amended plans received 27/03/2024)

73 LLEWELLYN STREET, TRECYNON, ABERDARE, CF44 8LP

Change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 house in multiple occupancy (HMO) (5 bedrooms), along with alterations to the rear leanto extension (Amended plans received 27/03/2024) 73 LLEWELLYN STREET, TRECYNON, ABERDARE, CF44 8LP

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

The Committee noted that Ms K Jones (Objector) who had requested to address Members on the Application was not present to do so.

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

The Head of Planning presented the application to Committee and following consideration Members were minded to refuse the above-mentioned application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity & Development as Members were of the view that the building is substandard for the proposed use.

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.

Change of use from Residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to HMO (Use Class C4).

1 MILL STREET, TRECYNON, ABERDARE, CF44 8NA

Change of use from Residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to HMO (Use Class C4). 1 MILL STREET, TRECYNON, ABERDARE, CF44 8NA

Following consideration it was RESOLVED to defer the application to request further improved plans from the applicant.

Conversion of the rear annex to create a five bedroom HMO, to include alterations to the roof form, refurbishment and alterations, removal of the rear flat roof element and associated external works. (Resubmission of 23/0155/10)

ANNEX TO THE REAR OF 113 DUNRAVEN STREET (FACING ELEANOR STREET), TONYPANDY, CF40 1AS

Conversion of the rear annex to create a five bedroom HMO, to include alterations to the roof form, refurbishment and alterations, removal of the rear flat roof element and associated external works. (Resubmission of 23/0155/10) ANNEX TO THE REAR OF 113 DUNRAVEN STREET (FACING ELEANOR STREET), TONYPANDY, CF40 1AS

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

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

Change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 house in multiple occupancy (HMO) (5 bedrooms), internal re-arrangements to suit minimum standards. Additionally, demolish old porch area at rear.

2 GORDON STREET, TONPENTRE, PENTRE, CF41 7HH

Change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 house in multiple occupancy (HMO) (5 bedrooms), internal re-arrangements to suit minimum standards. Additionally, demolish old porch area at rear. 2 GORDON STREET, TONPENTRE, PENTRE, CF41 7HH

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:

-        Ms H Dugard (Applicant)

-        Ms K Pugh (Objector)

-        Ms C Luker (Objector)

The Applicant Ms H Dugard exercised the right to respond to the comments made by the objectors.

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

The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined the content of a ‘late’ letter received from a resident in objection of the application.

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration Members were minded to refused the above-mentioned application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity & Development as Members were of the view that the building is substandard for the proposed use.

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.

Proposed residential development including new access, parking and new pavement along Penycoedcae Road. (LVIA and Tree Survey/Arboricultural Assessment received 10/5/21. Updated Ecology Report received 17/5/21. Transport Statement received 9/6/21. Travel Plan received 25/6/21. Revised Certificate B received 22/8/22. Transport Technical Note received 6/1/23. Revised Drainage Appraisal and Strategy received 14/2/23. Ecological Management Mitigation Plan and Grassland Appraisal received 15th May 2023. Revised Site Location Plan 'Rev J' and Site Layout Plan 'Rev P' received 8/4/24)

LAND ADJACENT TO GELYNOG COURT, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2RD

Proposed residential development including new access, parking and new pavement along Penycoedcae Road. (LVIA and Tree Survey/Arboricultural Assessment received 10/5/21. Updated Ecology Report received 17/5/21. Transport Statement received 9/6/21. Travel Plan received 25/6/21. Revised Certificate B received 22/8/22. Transport Technical Note received 6/1/23. Revised Drainage Appraisal and Strategy received 14/2/23. Ecological Management Mitigation Plan and Grassland Appraisal received 15th May 2023. Revised Site Location Plan 'Rev J' and Site Layout Plan 'Rev P' received 8/4/24) LAND ADJACENT TO GELYNOG COURT, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2RD

The Head of Planning informed Committee that this application had been withdrawn prior to the meeting.

Earthworks to provide access to 2 no. wooden stable blocks (retrospective)

LAND TO THE SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST OF THE RIDINGS, LANDARE, ABERDARE.

Earthworks to provide access to 2 no. wooden stable blocks (retrospective) LAND TO THE SOUTH AND SOUTH EAST OF THE RIDINGS, LANDARE, ABERDARE.

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

The Committee noted that Mr G Davies (Objector) who had requested to address Members on the Application was not present to do so.

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.

Certificate of Lawful Development for an Existing Development - Engineering operations comprising removal of earth bund, laying out and resurfacing of land to create extension of yard for vehicle parking and equipment storage with associated landscaping

LLANTWIT CHASE, CHURCH ROAD, CHURCH VILLAGE, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 1EE

Certificate of Lawful Development for an Existing Development - Engineering operations comprising removal of earth bund, laying out and resurfacing of land to create extension of yard for vehicle parking and equipment storage with associated landscaping LLANTWIT CHASE, CHURCH ROAD, CHURCH VILLAGE, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 1EE

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:

-        Ms G Davies (Objector)

-        Ms J Jones (Objector)

Non-Committee, Local Member County Borough Councillor K Johnson spoke on the application and put forward his concerns in respect of the certificate of Lawful Development.

The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined the content of a ‘late’ letter received from Ms H Sinclair in objection of the certificate of Lawful Development.

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it wasRESOLVED to part approve and part refuse the certificate of Lawful Development in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development as outlined in the report.

Single storey and two storey extension,

20 PINEWALK DRIVE, GLYNFACH, PORTH, CF39 9NL

Single storey and two storey extension, 20 PINEWALK DRIVE, GLYNFACH, PORTH, CF39 9NL

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:

-        Ms B Tatchell (Objector)

-        Ms A Gregory (Objector)

-        Ms C Walters (Objector)

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

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site for a fuel service station incorporating an ancillary Spar store, drive-thru coffee shop, drive-thru restaurant along with parking, access, landscaping and associated infrastructure. (Bat and Nesting Bird Survey received 25/10/23, updated Acoustic Report received 07/12/23, Green Infrastructure Statement received 31/01/24, GI Borehole Report and PFS Specification Report received 05/04/2024).

BLAKEMORE RETAIL, LANELAY ROAD, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8XX

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site for a fuel service station incorporating an ancillary Spar store, drive-thru coffee shop, drive-thru restaurant along with parking, access, landscaping and associated infrastructure. (Bat and Nesting Bird Survey received 25/10/23, updated Acoustic Report received 07/12/23, Green Infrastructure Statement received 31/01/24, GI Borehole Report and PFS Specification Report received 05/04/2024). BLAKEMORE RETAIL, LANELAY ROAD, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8XX

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.

To inform Members of the following, for the period 27/05/2024 –07/06/2024

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 27/05/2024 – 07/06/2024.