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Planning 19.11.98 CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH 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). 1355 Councillor H. Price 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, CAERPHILLY 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; 365 Planning 19.11.98 (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, BEDWAS, 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, BARGOED 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. 366 Planning 19.11.98 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, Ystrad Mynach 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, Pengam, 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. 367 Planning 19.11.98 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 Gelligaer Bowling Club, Duffryn Cottages, Penpedairheol, Hengoed RESOLVED that subject to the conditions contained in the officers’ report, application no. P/98/0812 be granted. 368 Planning 19.11.98 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; 369 Planning 19.11.98 (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.