Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillor D Grehan 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, 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 12^th September 2024.

It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 12.09.24.

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

Two-storey side and first floor rear extensions, and enclosed balcony to front (amended description 04/09/2024)

8 Brook Place, Pentre, CF41 7DT

Two-storey side and first floor rear extensions, and enclosed balcony to front (amended description 04/09/2024) 8 Brook Place, Pentre, CF41 7DT

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

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration Members were minded to approve the above-mentioned application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity & Development as Members were of the view that the proposed balcony does not represent a visually incongruous form of development that would have a significant detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area  in view of its end of terrace location.

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 together with proposed conditions.

Phase ii tourism development with creation of 4 no. holiday lodges and 1 no. meet and greet office building together with parking, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements (Updated Preliminary Ecological Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Report rec. 24/04/24).

LAND AT WATERFALL COUNTRY PODS, PENCAEDRAIN FARM, DINAS TERRACE TO COED WERNHIR, RHIGOS, ABERDARE, SA11 5NF

Phase ii tourism development with creation of 4 no. holiday lodges and 1 no. meet and greet office building together with parking, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements (Updated Preliminary Ecological Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment Report rec. 24/04/24). LAND AT WATERFALL COUNTRY PODS, PENCAEDRAIN FARM, DINAS TERRACE TO COED WERNHIR, RHIGOS, ABERDARE, SA11 5NF

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.

Construction of B2 workshop building (Unit A11) (Retrospective)

DRAGON INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS, NEW ROAD, LLANHARAN

Construction of B2 workshop building (Unit A11) (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 H6) (Retrospective)

DRAGON INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS, NEW ROAD, LLANHARAN

Construction of B1 office building (Unit H6) (Retrospective) 5 - 8 9 - 24 25 - 36 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.

To inform Members of the following, for the period 16/09/2024 –27/09/2024

Planning 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 16/09/2024-27/09/2024.