Planning 19.11.98

CAERPHILLY COUNCIL

PLANNING COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, TREDOMEN ON THURSDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER 1998 AT 5.00 P.M.

PRESENT:

Councillor S. Jenkins - Chairman Councillor L.R. Rees - Vice-Chairman

Councillors:

H.A. Andrews, J. Bevan, P.J. Bevan, Mrs. A. Blackman, D. Bolter, W.H. Coleman, K.C. Cooper, D.T. Davies, R.T. Davies, A. Donaldson, J.G. Evans, P. Fitzgerald, Mrs. C. Forehead, K. Forehead, Mrs. E.M. Gore, R.W. Gough, E.K. Griffiths, K. James, D. Jones, G. Jones, L. Lewis, C.P. Mann, Miss A. Morgan, Mrs. J.M. Morgan, M.H. Newman, Mrs. J.A. Pritchard, H. Price, J.K. Rees, K.V. Reynolds, Mrs. C.A. Sadler, Mrs. E.D. Silver, Mrs. J. Summers, Mrs. M.J. Thomas, M.W. Thomas, L.G. Whittle, R.J. Williams, J. Wood, R. Woodyatt.

Together with:

Chief Planning Officer, Development Manager, Principal Environmental Health Officer, Team Leader (TS), Senior Engineer (RW), Senior Solicitor, Committee Services Manager, Area Senior North, Group Manager (Welsh Water).

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The Chairman welcomed to the meeting Councillor H. Price, the newly elected member for the St. Martins Ward.

APOLOGIES

Apologies for absence were received from G.R. Court, Mrs. M.J. Ellis, A.I. Evans, J.R.P. Evans, P. Ford, D.M. Gray, Mrs. K. Gwynne, G. Jenkins, S. Lewis, E.G. Morgan, H. Moses, J.M. Purnell, K.R. Snell, Mrs. J. Summers, D.J. Toomer, E.B. Williams, T.J. Williams, D.T. Wiltshire.

1356 SITE VISIT - APPLICATION NO. P/98/0854 - MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE PROMOTIONAL SIGNS AND BANNERS, WAREHOUSE REAR OF 162 PONTYGWINDY ROAD,

The Committee considered the views of the site visit held on the 9th November 1998. The applicant, Samantha Woosnam, was not present to address the Committee. An objector, Mrs. Mould, had addressed the Committee on the 29th October 1998.

RESOLVED that:-

(i) the report of the site visit be noted;

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(ii) subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, plus the following conditions, application no. P/98/0854 be granted. "Condition 2 - as amended

The use hereby permitted shall enure for the benefit of the applicant whilst she remains resident at No. 162 Pontygwindy Road.

Condition 6

The roller shutter door access to the building shall be kept closed at all times other than to allow vehicles to enter and leave the site and in emergency situations.

Reason 6

In the interests of residential amenity."

1357 SITE VISIT - APPLICATION NO. P/98/0772 - ERECT TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT 63 CHURCH STREET, , NEWPORT

Councillor A. Donaldson declared an interest in this application and left the meeting when it was being discussed.

The Committee considered the views of the site visit held on the 9th November 1998. The applicant, Mr. Dale Harris, addressed the Committee. Mr. Prosser, spoke on behalf of Mrs. Frost, 65 Church Street who had objected to the application.

RESOLVED that:-

(i) the report of the site visit be noted;

(ii) subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0772 be granted.

1358 SITE VISIT - APPLICATION NO. P/98/0790 - CHANGE TO THE USE TO TAXI OFFICE WITH WAITING AREA - LAND AT FORMER TICKET OFFICE, RAILWAY STATION, BARGOED

The applicant had indicated that she wished to have the application deferred for discussions with officers and Railtrack on an alternative planning application.

1359 SITE VISIT - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT PLOTS 178-181 TRAFALGAR PARK, NELSON

The Committee considered the views of the site visit held on the 12th November 1998. An objector, Mr. Phillip Hurn, 72 Heol Tasker addressed the Committee. The applicant was not present.

RESOLVED that:-

(i) the report of the site visit be noted;

(ii) consideration of this application be deferred for a further report suggesting reasons for refusal.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS UNDER THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 AND ASSOCIATED LEGISLATION

SCHEDULE 1 - OUTLINE APPLICATIONS

1360 Code No. P/98/0692 - Erect Residential Development - Land at Ton Y Pistyll Road, Pentwynmawr, Newbridge

RESOLVED that:-

(i) subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report and the following additional condition, application no. P/98/0692 be granted;

"Condition 11

Prior to the commencement of work on site a scheme shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority to ensure that mud and other materials and debris associated with the development hereby approved are not deposited on the public highway during the construction of the development.

Reason 11

In the interests of highway safety."

(ii) the applicant be informed of the comments of the Chief Engineer (Drainage), Environmental Agency, Transco and SWALEC.

1361 Code No. P/98/0903 - Renew Consent 5/5/95/0431 to Erect Two Detached Dwellings at Land within Curtilage of 6 Penallta Villas,

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0903 be granted.

1362 Code No. P/98/0907 - Erect Detached Dwelling with Integral Garage at Land within Curtilage of The Glen, New Road, , Blackwood

RESOLVED that for the reasons contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0907 be refused.

1363 Code No. P/98/0913 - Erect One Dwelling at Provident Bungalow, Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach

Having regard to highway reasons it was -

RESOLVED that consideration of this application be deferred pending a site visit by the Chairman and Vice Chairman and ward members.

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SCHEDULE 2 - FULL APPLICATIONS

1364 Code No. P/98/0718 - Delete Existing Footpath for Inclusion into Garden Curtilage at Plots 59 and 71 Castle Gardens, Caerphilly

RESOLVED that for the reasons contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0718 be refused.

1365 Code No. P/98/0763 - Create Landscape for Gardens, Recreation, Siting of Caravans and Woodlands with Associated Engineering Works at Penyfan Caravan and Leisure Park, Manmoel Road, Oakdale, Blackwood

Having regard to the impact of this application it was -

RESOLVED that consideration of this application be deferred pending a site visit by the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Crumlin, Argoed and Penmaen Ward members.

1366 Code No. P/98/0782 - Erect 49 Dwellings and 1 No. Shared House for Homeless People on Land off Mill Road, Caerphilly

RESOLVED that:-

(i) subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, but with condition 4 being amended and with an extra condition 16, application no. P/98/0782 be granted;

"Condition 4 - amended

The access/junction to the cul-de-sac containing Plots 18-27 shall be laid out with vision splays of 3m x 23m.

Condition 16

Any gates shall be fitted so as not to open out over the highway.

Reason 16

In the interests of highway safety."

(ii) the applicant be advised of the observations of Transco, SWALEC, the Coal Authority, the Environment Agency and Dwr Cymru.

1367 Code No. P/98/0812 - Erect Extension to Pavilion at Bowling Club, Duffryn Cottages, Penpedairheol,

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0812 be granted.

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1368 Code No. P/98/0827 - Erect Light Industrial Units at Land North of B&Q, Duffryn Industrial Estate, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed

RESOLVED that:-

(i) subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0827 be granted;

(ii) the applicant be advised of the comments of the Environment Agency.

1369 Code No. P/98/0853 - Operate a Taxi Business at Unit 6, Penmaen Small Business Centre, Woodfieldside, Blackwood

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0853 be granted.

1370 Code No. P/.98/0861 - Erect Dormer Bungalow and Associated Detached Garage at Land Rear of The Coppins, Rhosnewydd Terrace

Having regard to the effect on adjoining development it was -

RESOLVED that consideration of this application be deferred pending a site visit by the Chairman and Vice Chairman and Ward Members.

1371 Code No. P/98/0863 - Construct Garage and Amendment of Conversion Details at Barn at Hafodrysclawdd Fawr Farm, Penyfan, Blackwood

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0863 be granted.

1372 Code No. P/98/0877 - Change the Use from Residential Dwelling to Office (A2) to Allow Expansion of Office Space at 32 White Street, Caerphilly

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0877 be granted.

1373 Code No. P/98/0883 - Convert Ground Floor Shop into Residential Living Room and Kitchen Extension to Existing First Floor Dwelling at 74 Commercial Street, Aberbargoed, Bargoed

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0883 be granted.

1374 Code No. P/98/0889 - Demolish Existing Property and Construct Two Houses and Two Flats with Car Parking on Site at 2/4 Central Avenue, Pantside, Newbridge

RESOLVED that:-

(i) subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0889 be granted;

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(ii) the applicant be advised of the Chief Engineer’s (Drainage) comments on surface water discharge.

1375 Code No. P/98/0893 - Retain Change of Use of Property and Renovate and Modernise Two Residential Units at 45 Bedwas Road, Caerphilly

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0893 be granted.

1376 Code No. P/98/0895 - Change Use to Facilitate a Weight Training and Fitness Gymnasium at Units 1 and 2 (Block H), Britannia Enterprise Centre, Pengam road, Pengam

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0895 be granted.

1377 Code No. P/98/0897 - Complete Existing Partially Constructed Domestic Garage and Garden Workshop at 80 Gladstone Street, , Newport

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0897 be granted.

1378 Code No. P/98/0900 - Construct a Private Access Road to Serve Virginia Park Golf Club at Land at Virginia Park, Caerphilly

RESOLVED that:-

(i) subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0900 be granted;

(ii) the applicant be advised of the comments of the Environment Agency;

(iii) the applicant be advised of the need to ensure that the development protects the line of the footpath proposed by route L506 shown in the Valley District Local Plan.

1379 Code No. P/98/0914 - Erect First Floor Bedroom Extension at 2 Llanarth Square, , Newport

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0914 be granted.

SCHEDULE 3 - RESERVED MATTERS FOR APPROVAL

1380 Code No. P/98/0793 - Erect Taxi Office, Vehicle Compound and Taxi Maintenance Garage at Land at Former Goods Yard,

An objector Mr. Roy Banks, 6 Church Street, Pontlottyn addressed the Committee. The applicant was represented by his father.

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RESOLVED that:-

(i) subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report and the following additional condition, application no. P/98/0793 be granted;

(ii) the applicant be advised of the need to submit details of landscaping in compliance with Condition 1 and also to comply with Conditions, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the outline planning permission (P/97/0974) granted on the 15th January 1998;

(iii) the applicant be advised of the comments of the Chief Engineer (Drainage).

SCHEDULE 8 - DEVELOPMENT BY LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY

1381 Code No. P/98/0106 - Extend Existing Park and Ride Facility and Alter Access on Land Adjacent to Caerphilly Park and Ride, Station Terrace, Caerphilly

RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0106 be granted.

1382 STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING - RENAMING OF THE BUNGALOWS, BEDWAS

RESOLVED that the development known as The Bungalows, Bedwas be renamed Birchwood Gardens and any costs arising from the change of address be borne by the residents.

1383 STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING - PANDY ROAD, BEDWAS

RESOLVED that the residential development on land adjacent to Pandy Road, Bedwas be known as Clos Pandy.

1384 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

The Committee noted the following matters of information:-

(a) Applications determined by delegated powers;

(b) List of planning applications which are out of date and not dealt with within eight weeks of date of registration;

(c) Awaiting completion of Section 106 Agreement;

(d) Outstanding appeals 1996/97/98.

Approved as a correct record by the Planning Committee on 4th February 1999.

CHAIRMAN

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