Agenda, decisions and minutes

An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillor W Lewis.

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 20.06.24.

It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 20.06.24.

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

Residential Development of 41 no. Affordable Dwellings and Associated Works (Hydraulic Modelling Assessment Rec. 25/03/24)(Amended Plans Rec. 11/04/24)

LAND ADJACENT TO BRYNGELLI ESTATE, MEADOW LANE, HIRWAUN

Residential Development of 41 no. Affordable Dwellings and Associated Works (Hydraulic Modelling Assessment Rec. 25/03/24)(Amended 7 - 12 13 - 30 31 - 44 Plans Rec. 11/04/24) LAND ADJACENT TO BRYNGELLI ESTATE, MEADOW LANE, HIRWAUN

Following consideration by Committee, it was RESOLVED to defer the Application for a Site Inspection to be undertaken by the Planning and Development Committee to consider the highways access issues of the proposed development .

Change of use from B2 (Car Repair Garage) to B8 (Storage and Distribution).

UNIT 1 ROOF CLADDING SUPPLIES ONLINE, 1A FOUNDRY HOUSES, DYNEA ROAD, RHYDYFELIN, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 5BD

Change of use from B2 (Car Repair Garage) to B8 (Storage and Distribution). UNIT 1 ROOF CLADDING SUPPLIES ONLINE, 1A FOUNDRY HOUSES, DYNEA ROAD, RHYDYFELIN, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 5BD

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr R Frost (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 conditions set out within the report and to an additional two conditions requiring:

1.     Hours of operation, as recommended by Public Health & Protection restricting the use to B8 operating between 08:00 – 18:00 during weekdays and 08:00 – 13:00 on Saturdays and;

2.     A scheme to be submitted for the setting out of external storage within the site, together with measures for any boundary screening.

 The above conditions required to protect residential amenity.

New 4 bedroom dwelling and associated parking spaces (Amended site plan received 21/05/2024)

LAND OPPOSITE 10-12 HEOL-Y-MYNACH, YNYSYBWL, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 3PE

New 4 bedroom dwelling and associated parking spaces (Amended site plan received 21/05/2024) LAND OPPOSITE 10-12 HEOL-Y-MYNACH, YNYSYBWL, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 3PE

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr S George and Mr A James (Agents) who were afforded five minutes to address Members on the above-mentioned proposal.

The Head of Planning outlined the contents of a ‘late’ letter received from the applicant.

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 HMO (4 bedrooms) (Amended plans and description received 13/05/2024)

28 BRYNHYFRYD STREET, CLYDACH, TONYPANDY, CF40 2DZ

Change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 HMO (4 bedrooms) (Amended plans and description received 13/05/2024) 28 BRYNHYFRYD STREET, CLYDACH, TONYPANDY, CF40 2DZ

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr C Davies (Applicant) 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 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 accommodation is not suitable for the proposed change of 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 a C3 dwelling house to a C4 HMO (4 bedrooms).

3 BAGLAN STREET, TREHERBERT, TREORCHY, CF42 5AA

Change of use from a C3 dwelling house to a C4 HMO (4 bedrooms). 3 BAGLAN STREET, TREHERBERT, TREORCHY, CF42 5AA

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr C Davies (Applicant) 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 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 accommodation is not suitable for the proposed change of use, there is a lack of waste storage provision and lack of parking.

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.

Reserved matters (appearance, layout, scale, means of access and landscaping) for the erection of 2 detached dwellings (22/0308/15)

LAND ADJACENT TO THE WEST OF ARDWYN TERRACE, TONYPANDY

Reserved matters (appearance, layout, scale, means of access and landscaping) for the erection of 2 detached dwellings (22/0308/15) LAND ADJACENT TO THE WEST OF ARDWYN TERRACE, TONYPANDY

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr J Wilks (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 wasRESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.

The proposed development of 9 dwellings, access, car parking and associated works.

LAND TO THE WEST OF HAWTHORN TERRACE, PERTHCELYN, MOUNTAIN ASH

The proposed development of 9 dwellings, access, car parking and associated works. LAND TO THE WEST OF HAWTHORN TERRACE, PERTHCELYN, MOUNTAIN ASH

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 to ensure that the dwellings are established and maintained as affordable units, for the continued purpose of meeting identified local housing needs.

Development of Class B2 and/or Class B8 units, access, car parking, landscaping and associated works. (SuDS Maintenance Plan received 13th May 2024, revised soft landscape plan received 20/05/24, revised Biodiversity Strategy received 23/5/24, revised site plans received 30/05/24, revised landscape layout received 07/06/24, revised drainage details received 17th June 2024)

PLOT E, FELINDRE MEADOWS, LLANHARAN, PENCOED

Development of Class B2 and/or Class B8 units, access, car parking, landscaping and associated works. (SuDS Maintenance Plan received 13th May 2024, revised soft landscape plan received 20/05/24, revised Biodiversity Strategy received 23/5/24, revised site plans received 30/05/24, revised landscape layout received 07/06/24, revised drainage details received 17th June 2024) PLOT E, FELINDRE MEADOWS, LLANHARAN, PENCOED

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 subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement requiring a long term Habitat Management Plan for the adjoining land in the Applicant’s ownership.

Change of use of the ground floor of Unit 5 National Court from a Hairdressers (Planning Use Class A1) to a Public House (Planning Use Class A3).  

UNIT 5 NATIONAL COURT, 3-6 CARDIFF STREET, ABERDARE,  CF44 7DP

Change of use of the ground floor of Unit 5 National Court from a Hairdressers (Planning Use Class A1) to a Public House (Planning Use Class A3).    UNIT 5 NATIONAL COURT, 3-6 CARDIFF STREET, ABERDARE,  CF44 7DP

The Head of Planning outlined the contents of a ‘late’ letter received from County Borough Councillor S Bradwick in support 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.

Construction of B8 storage building (Unit A7) (Retrospective)

DRAGON INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS, NEW ROAD, LLANHARAN

Construction of B8 storage building (Unit A7) (Retrospective)  DRAGON INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS, NEW ROAD, LLANHARAN

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 B8 storage building (Unit A6) (Retrospective)

DRAGON INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS, NEW ROAD, LLANHARAN

Construction of B8 storage building (Unit A6) (Retrospective) DRAGON INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS, NEW ROAD, LLANHARAN

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 B1 office building (Unit H9) (Retrospective)

DRAGON INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS, NEW ROAD, LLANHARAN

Construction of B1 office building (Unit H9) (Retrospective) DRAGON INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS, NEW ROAD, LLANHARAN

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.

Single storey side & rear extension, outbuildings, alterations to the attic.

21 PARKLAND CRESCENT, TONYREFAIL, PORTH, CF39 8PF

Single storey side & rear extension, outbuildings, alterations to the attic. 21 PARKLAND CRESCENT, TONYREFAIL, PORTH, CF39 8PF

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 debate.)

Development of specialist residential accommodation.

LAND TO THE SOUTH OF  DARRAN ROAD, MOUNTAIN ASH

Development of specialist residential accommodation. LAND TO THE SOUTH OF  DARRAN ROAD, MOUNTAIN ASH

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.

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

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

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application, which was originally reported to Committee on 20^th June 2024, where Members deferred the application in order to obtain a scaled and more detailed plan of the layout of the application property to enable a more thorough assessment of the level and quality of the accommodation proposed.

Members gave consideration to the further report and following discussion, 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 property is not suitable 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.

(Note: County Borough Councillors D Grehan and M Powell abstained from the vote as they were not present for the full debate.)

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

The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 20^th June 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 below:

The proposal represents an inappropriate conversion which would result in poor quality living accommodation for future residents. As such, the application is contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

Change Of Use from a C3 Dwelling House To A C4 House In Multiple Occupancy (HMO) (5 Bedrooms) And 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) And Demolish Old Porch Area at Rear. 2 GORDON STREET, TONPENTRE, PENTRE, CF41 7HH

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 20^th June 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 refused the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reason below:-

The proposal represents an inappropriate conversion and is considered overdevelopment of the site, resulting in an unacceptable intensification of use and poor quality living accommodation for future residents; and a detrimental impact on the amenities of nearby residents. As such, the application is contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Guidance: Houses in Multiple Occupation.

Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the construction of a detached dwelling and garage with an associated parking facility.

LAND TO THE NORTH OF TESCO LTD AND CONTAINED BETWEEN 29 TUDOR TERRACE, ABERDARE AND THE ABERDARE BYPASS HIGHWAY.

Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the construction of a detached dwelling and garage with an associated parking facility. 153 - 164 165 - 176 177 - 182 183 - 202 203 - 214 215 - 230 231 - 244 LAND TO THE NORTH OF TESCO LTD AND CONTAINED BETWEEN 29 TUDOR TERRACE, ABERDARE AND THE ABERDARE BYPASS HIGHWAY.

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 18^th July 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 refused the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development for the reasons below:-

1.     The proposed development would result in increased vehicular movements along Tudor Terrace, which is already oversubscribed with on-street car parking, narrowing the available width to single file traffic and blocking footways to the detriment of safety of all highway users and free flow of traffic, contrary to Policy AW5 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan

2.     The proposed development does not respect the established pattern of development of the locality and is therefore considered to be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area and contrary to Policies AW5 and AW6 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan

To inform Members of the following, for the period 08/07/2024 –03/08/2024.

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 08/07/2024 03/08/2024.