Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillor W Lewis and J Smith.

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 18.07.24 and 15.08.24.

The Legal Officer explained to Members that at the previous meeting on 12^th September a query was raised by County Borough Councillor M Powell in relation to the minutes of the meeting of 18^th July. Members were informed that following the meeting the recording was reviewed and the detail of the minutes is felt to be an accurate reflection of the resolution of the meeting. Therefore, it was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meetings of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 18.07.24 and 15.08.24.

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

Conversion and change of use to ground floor convenience store and food takeaway with single residential first floor unit above

FORMER COURT HOTEL, COURT STREET, TONYPANDY, CF40 2RF

Conversion and change of use to ground floor convenience store and food takeaway with single residential first floor unit above FORMER COURT HOTEL, COURT STREET, TONYPANDY, CF40 2RF

In accordance with adopted procedures the Committee received Mr G Singh (Applicant) 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.

Conversion of chapel into 6 no 2 bed apartments

SARON CHAPEL, SARON STREET, TREFOREST, PONTYPRIDD

Conversion of chapel into 6 no 2 bed apartments SARON CHAPEL, SARON STREET, TREFOREST, PONTYPRIDD

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: During the debate on this item, County Borough Councillor L Tomkinson declared a personal interest in respect of this application.

“I am a Pontypridd Town Councillor”.)

Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to residential care home (Use Class C2) for up to 4 children

THE BIELD, NEW ROAD, YNYS-Y-BWL, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 3HA

Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to residential care home (Use Class C2) for up to 4 children THE BIELD, NEW ROAD, YNYS-Y-BWL, PONTYPRIDD, CF37 3HA

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.

Detached dwelling

LAND ADJ TO 7 HIGHLAND PLACE, ABERDARE, CF44 7RA

Detached dwelling LAND ADJ TO 7 HIGHLAND PLACE, ABERDARE, CF44 7RA

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.

Proposed Change of Use from A1 Shop to A3 Sports Bar.

PREMIER SHOP,  9 - 10 STRYD YR ORSAF, PORTH RHONDDA CYNON TAF,  CF39 9NR

Proposed Change of Use from A1 Shop to A3 Sports Bar. PREMIER SHOP,  9 - 10 STRYD YR ORSAF, PORTH RHONDDA CYNON TAF,  CF39 9NR

The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined the contents of a ‘late letter’ submitted by Porth and District Chamber of Trade in support of the application.

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 amendment of Condition 4 to be in line with standard public house opening hours.  

Modular kiosk for commercial retail use (Classes A1and A3)

FORMER BINGO HALL SITE, SARDIS ROAD, PONTYPRIDD CF37 1QN 

Modular kiosk for commercial retail use (Classes A1and A3) FORMER BINGO HALL SITE, SARDIS ROAD, PONTYPRIDD CF37 1QN  

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.

To inform Members of the following, for the period 02/09/2024 –13/09/2024.

Planning and Enforcement Appeals Decisions Received

Delegated Decisions Approvals and Refusals with reasons.

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 02/09/2024-13/09/2024.