Agenda, decisions and draft 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, 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 26.09.24.

It was RESOLVED to approve as an accurate record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 26.09.24.

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

Change of use to Class D1 (Dentist) (Amended red line boundary received 06/09/2024)

The Glenrhedyn, Station Road, Ferndale. Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF43 4NE

Change of use to Class D1 (Dentist) (Amended red line boundary received 06/09/2024) The Glenrhedyn, Station Road, Ferndale. Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF43 4NE

In accordance with adopted procedures, the Committee received Mr N Heard (Agent) who was 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 current leaseholder at the property outlining the background to the application.

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.

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 and put forward his support in respect of the proposed Development.

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 10^th October 2024 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 refuse the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Developmentfor the reasons outlined in the original report.

Demolition of 2no. commercial buildings and replacement with 2no. purpose built commercial buildings, associated car parking and ancillary works (Amened Block Plan/Foul Drainage Arrangements)

Leeway Carpets And Flooring 550-555 Llantrisant Road Penycoedcae Pontypridd CF37 1PL

Demolition of 2no. commercial buildings and replacement with 2no. purpose built commercial buildings, associated car parking and ancillary works (Amened Block Plan/Foul Drainage Arrangements) Leeway Carpets And Flooring 550-555 Llantrisant Road Penycoedcae Pontypridd CF37 1PL

The Head of Major Development and Investment informed the Planning and Development Committee that since the report had been prepared the buildings had been demolished which changed the planning status of the site and it was RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee to allow Planning Officers the opportunity to update the report.   

Change of use from A2 (financial and professional) to use classes A1, A2, A3, B1 at basement and ground floor and apart-hotel on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor to form 9no. units along with renovation works, minor external alterations, including 1no. new glazed panel and removal of external staircase.

HSBC, 92A Taff Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4SR

It was RESOLVED to defer the determination of the application to a future meeting of the Planning & Development Committee to receive revised plans demonstrating movement within the building and clarity in the description of the application.

To inform Members of the following, for the period 14/10/2024 –25/10/2024

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 14/10/2024 - 25/10/2024.