PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 27 OCTOBER 2005
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIVIC OFFICES, ANGEL STREET, BRIDGEND ON THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 2005 AT 2.00PM
Present:-
Councillor L Davies - Chairperson
Councillors Councillors Councillors Councillors
D T Anderson W B Evans M Jones M L Simmonds M M Bertorelli D T Greaves G C Lewis S B Smith D A D Brett C A Green W May W H C Teesdale C Y Butcher P A Hacking E McIlveen G Thomas D Buttle J J Hipkiss L C Morgan J H Tildesley A E Davies C E Hughes M E J Nott K Watkins G Davies R G Hughes B I Quennell M C Wilkins L Davies K S Hunt K T Rowlands H M Williams K R T Deere M Inglesant D Sage M Winter P A Evans C J James
328 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from the following Members:-
Councillor R D Jenkins - reccuperating Councillor M Mathias - holiday Councillor E P Foley - other Council business Councillor M Thomas - holiday
329 PROPOSED SITE INSPECTIONS
RESOLVED: That it be agreed that any site inspections arising from today's meeting be convened for Thursday 10 November 2005 (PM).
330 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS COMMITTEE MEETING
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the Planning and Development Committee dated 29 September 2005, be confirmed as a true and accurate record.
331 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
(1) The following Members present, by virtue of them also being Town or Community Councillors, had interests in the undermentioned property/land so stated.
Due to special dispensation however, having previously been granted by the Standards Committee, the Members so listed were entitled to both speak and vote on these applications, having confirmed that they have had no previous involvement in consideration of them at Town or Community Council level:-
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Name Property/land in question
Councillor P A Hacking - Adj. 16 Tem y Mor/9 The Willows, Brackla, Councillor D Sage and Bridgend. Councillor J C Spanswick Plot F Briarfields, Brackla, Bridgend The Two Brewers, Brackla Way, Brackla Land off Coychurch Road, Brackla, Bridgend 15 Tremains Court, Brackla, Bridgend CF31 2SR
Councillor B I Quennell - 78 Ewenny Road, Bridgend CF31 3LE Councillor M M Bertorelli 66 Park Street, Bridgend CF31 4BB Councillor G C Lewis Councillor R D L Burns and Councillor E McIlveen
Councillor H J David - Land Adj to Tynewydd, Heol Goedwig, Cefn Cribwr
Councillor D A D Brett - Simonstone Workshop, Coity, Bridgend CF35 6BE
Councillor R M Granville and - Land at Dol Gorwel, North Cornelly, Bridgend. Councillor J H Tildesley
Councillor C J Michaelides - Stables at 2 Moelgilau, Bettws, Bridgend CF32 8UH Land off Heol Llwynffynnon, Llangeinor, Bridgend CF32 8PR. Betws Football Club, Heol Richard Price, Betws.
Councillor C A Green - Parcau Isaf Farm, Laleston, Bridgend CF32 Councillor C E Hughes and 0NB. Councillor J J Hipkiss Maes yr Haul Primary School, Ffordd Tirion, Broadlands Estate. 9 Austin Avenue, Laleston, Bridgend CF32 0LG
Councillor W B Evans, - Nantyffyllon Surgery, High Street, Nantyffyllon. Councillor W May 5 South Parade, Maesteg CF34 0AB. Councillor S B Smith and Land Adj Maesteg RFC, Llynfi Road, Maesteg Councillor W H C Teesdale CF34 9DS.
Councillor M C Wilkins - The Fountain Inn, 1 Park Road, Aberkenfig.
Councillor M Quick and - Land at Penllwyngwent Farm, Blackmill, Councillor H M Williams Bridgend CF35 6EG.
Councillor L Davies, - Plot 5 Hendre Gardens, Hendre Road, Councillor M Gregory and Pencoed, Bridgend. Councillor K Watkins
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Councillor A E Davies, - 10 Limetree Way, Porthcawl CF36 5AR Councillor K R T Deere and R/O 44 John Street, Porthcawl CF36 3BB Councillor G Davies
Councillor C Y Butcher and - 88 Pisgah Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 Councillor C J James 6DA
Councillor G Thomas and - Land at Abergarw Trading Estate, Brynmenyn, Councillor L Phillips Bridgend CF32 9LE Plot 57 Brynmenyn Ind. Estate, Brynmenyn, Bridgend CF32 9SQ.
(2) The following Members declared interests in the undermentioned applications as stated:-
Councillor D T Anderson - Report entitled Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 - As a Member of the Caravan Club. Councillor Anderson left the meeting when this report was considered.
Councillor D A D Brett - P/05/1288/BCB – As a Governor of the school in question. Councillor Brett left the meeting whilst the item was being considered.
Councillor D Buttle - P/05/1244/FUL - As a trustee of Maesteg RFC who have a financial interest in the development. Councillor Buttle left the meeting when this item was considered.
Councillor C Y Butcher - P/05/985/FUL - Due to her son being a Manager of the applicant. Councillor Butcher left the meeting when this item was considered.
Councillor H J David - P/05/1099/OUT - As his property adjoins the application site. Councillor David left the meeting when this item was considered.
Councillor K R T Deere - P/05/50/ADV - As a Director and Shareholder of the Applicant. Councillor Deere left the meeting whilst the item was being considered.
Councillor P A Evans - P/05/1244/FUL - As a shareholder of the Company subject of the application. Councillor Evans left the meeting whilst the item was being considered.
Councillor M Gregory - P/04/1114/FUL - As the applicant is a relative. Councillor Gregory left the meeting whilst the application was being considered.
Councillor C E Hughes - P/05/1099/OUT - The applicant is his next door neighbour. Councillor Hughes left the meeting whilst the application was being considered.
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Councillor M Quick - P/05/1003/FUL - As the applicant is a family friend. Councillor Quick left the meeting whilst this item was considered.
Councillor J Radford - Report entitled Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 - As a Member of the Caravan Club. Councillor Radford left the meeting when this report was considered.
Councillor D Sage - P/05/1003/FUL - Due to the applicant being on the Tremains Junior School Board of Governors (as is Councillor Sage).
Councillor Sage left the meeting whilst this item was considered.
Councillor J C Spanswick - P/05/1003/FUL - Due to the applicant being on the Tremains Junior School Board of Governors (as is Councillor Spanswick).
Councillor Spanswick left the meeting whilst this item was considered.
Councillor S Smith - P/05/944/FUL – Due to him being a patient at the practice in question. Councillor Smith left the meeting whilst the application was being considered.
Councillor M C Voisey - P/05/1244/FUL - As a shareholder of the Company subject of the application. Councillor Voisey left the meeting whilst the item was being considered.
Councillor C Westwood - P/05/1225/BCB - As Chair of the Board of Governors at the school.
Councillor H Williams - P/05/947/FUL – As the applicant is his neighbour. Councillor Williams left the meeting whilst this application was being considered.
332 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 PLANNING APPLICATIONS GRANTED UNCONDITIONALLY
RESOLVED: That the following application be granted:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/1092/FUL The Two Brewers, Brackla Way, Brackla, Bridgend CF31 2AR - New entrance lobby under existing eaves, single storey flat roof extension to trading area of pub.
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333 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 PLANNING APPLICATIONS GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
RESOLVED: (1) That the following applications be granted, subject to the Conditions contained in the report of the Executive Director - Environment:-
Code No. Proposal
P/04/1377/FUL Plot 57 Brynmenyn Ind. Estate Brynmenyn Bridgend CF32 9SQ - Recycling building and weighbridge.
subject to Condition 12 of the report being amended as follows:-
12. No development shall commence until details of the permanent materials for completing the approved access, forecourt and parking area have been submitted to and agreed by the Local Planning Authority. The approved access, forecourt and parking spaces shall be completed in accordance with the agreed details with the individual spaces clearly demarcated in permanent materials in accordance with the layout shown on the submitted plan, prior to the approved development being brought into beneficial use.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
P/05/126/FUL Plot 5 Hendre Gardens, Hendre Road, Pencoed, Bridgend - 4 Bedroom detached house.
Member of the public, Mr T D Griffiths, addressed the Committee and spoke outlining reasons why he considered the above application should be refused.
P/05/947/FUL Land at Penllwyngwent Farm , Blackmill, Bridgend CF35 6EG - Erect 50m anemometer mast within a 1.8m high gated security fence of 3m 2 year temp. permission.
Member of the public Mr Jenkins addressed the Committee and spoke outlining reasons why he considered the above application should be refused.
P/05/949/FUL 66 Park Street, Bridgend CF31 4BB - Conversion of existing offices into 6 No. flats.
subject to the inclusion of the following Conditions 1 to 9 replacing Conditions 1 and 2 of the report:-
1. No development shall commence until a scheme for the realignment of the junction of the rear lane to the north of the development with St Leonards Road to the north has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be
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implemented before the development is brought into beneficial use. The proposed junction improvement scheme shall include 3 metre radius kerbing on either side of the junction and shall be laid out with improved vision splays in both directions along St Leonards Road before the development is brought into beneficial use.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
2. No structure, erection or planting exceeding 0.9 metres in height shall be placed within the required vision splay areas as defined on the scheme to be submitted and approved under Condition 1 above.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
3. No development shall commence until a scheme for a widening of the rear lane to the north of the development to 4.5m wide together with a 1.8m wide segregated pedestrian footway has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented before the development is brought into beneficial use.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
4. No development shall commence until a scheme for the provision of a turning facility on the rear lane to the north of the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented before the development is brought into beneficial use. Such a turning facility shall be adequate to cater for all calling service and delivery vehicles wishing to access the flats within the development that gain primary access off the rear lane.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
5. Notwithstanding the submitted drawings, no works shall commence on site until engineering details of the road layout with sections, surface water drainage and visibility splays to junctions, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works shall then be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is brought into beneficial use.
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Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
6. No development shall commence until a scheme for the provision of 3.65m minimum width of access leading from the rear lane to the north of the development to the rear parking area has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented before the development is brought into beneficial use.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
7. No development shall commence until details of the permanent materials for completing the approved accesses and parking areas have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The access and parking areas shall be completed in accordance with the approved details with the individual spaces clearly demarcated in permanent materials in accordance with the submitted drawing No. 2512/21 prior to the approved development being brought into beneficial use.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
8. No development shall commence until a scheme for the provision of temporary traffic management during the improvement of the rear lane and junction with St Leonards Road has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented during the works to improve the highway.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
9. No development shall commence until a scheme for the provision of traffic signing and roadmarkings on St Leonard's Road has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented before the development is brought into beneficial use. Such a scheme shall include for warning signs and road markings on both approaches to the junction of St Leonard's Road with the rear lane serving the development.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
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Condition 3 of the recommendation shall be amended to read:-
10. Notwithstanding the submitted details, no works shall commence on site until constructional details of the walkway from the rear car park to the first floor flats has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details before the development is brought into beneficial use.
Reason : In the interests of privacy.
(Policy EV45 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
11. No works shall commence on site until a scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority giving details of the measures to be taken for the protection of the retained trees on site during the course of the development.
Reason : To maintain and improve the appearance of the area, in the interests of visual amenity and nature conservation.
(Policy EV45 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
P/05/1003/FUL Plot F Briarfields, Brackla, Bridgend - 1 No. 4 bedroom detached dwelling.
In Condition 9 the word "approved" in the last line should be replaced by the word "agreed".
P/05/1088/FUL 9 Austin Avenue, Laleston, Bridgend CF32 0LG - Side and rear extension.
P/05/1093/FUL Land off Heol Llwynffynnon, Llangeinor, Bridgend CF32 8PR - Regeneration of existing residential site comprising landscaped public open space aff. footpath 55 Garw Valley.
P/05/1099/OUT Land Adj to Tynewydd, Heol Goedog, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend CF32 0AN - One detached dwelling and garage.
P/05/1162/FUL 15 Tremains Court, Brackla, Bridgend CF31 2SR - Retention of 2.25 Rock face block garden wall.
subject to the amendment of Condition 1 of the report by adding at the end of the reason:
(Policy EV45 - Unitary Development Plan)
P/05/1238/FUL 5 South Parade, Maesteg CF34 0AB - Single and two storey rear extension, double garage to rear garden and conservatory to front.
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P/05/1244/FUL Land Adj Maesteg RFC, Llynfi Road, Maesteg CF34 9DS - Dev. of foodstore, car park, footpaths, landscaping and associated works aff. f/paths 58 and 58A Maesteg.
subject to the slight amendment of Condition 11 by replacing the term "Rev A" with the term "Rev C".
Councillor W B Evans wished it recorded in the minutes that he voted against the granting of the above application.
(2) That the following application be granted, and that the Executive Director - Environment be given delegated powers to attach suitable conditions to the application, as he deems appropriate:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/944/FUL Nantyffyllon Surgery, High Street, Nantyffyllon, Maesteg CF34 0BT - Single storey extension to south elevation - affecting footpath 23 Maesteg.
334 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 PLANNING APPLICATIONS REFUSED
RESOLVED: (1) That the following applications be refused, for the reasons detailed in the report of the Executive Director - Environment:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/758/FUL Simonstone Workshop, Coity, Bridgend CF35 6BE - Demolition of existing workshop and construction of bungalow and garage. (plus Appendix 'A')
P/05/1012/OUT Stables at 2 Moelgilau, Bettws, Bridgend CF32 - Outline application for one dwelling - Affecting Footpath 24 formerly Bettws now Garw Valley.
P/05/1072/FUL 10 Limetree Way, Porthcawl CF36 5AR - Provision of roof garden including ballustrading and access steps.
335 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DEFERRED
RESOLVED: That the following application be deferred, for referral to the Design Commission of Wales in view of the radical nature of the development:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/637/FUL Land at Dol Gorwel, North Cornelly, Bridgend - Residential developments for 91 dwellings - 1 & 2 bed first time buyer units.
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336 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 SITE INSPECTIONS
RESOLVED: (1) That the following applications be deferred for one month, in order that Members of the Committee can inspect the undermentioned sites, together with appropriate Officers:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/833/FUL Adj. 16 Trem y Mor / 9 The Willows, Brackla, Bridgend - Six apartments (amended plans)
Reason: Where there are policy issues to be addressed and the site visit will assist in gaining a better understanding of the policy issues. Where the effect on adjoining development requires careful consideration.
Member of the public, Mr E Saunders addressed the Committee and spoke outlining reasons why he felt that consideration of the above application be deferred for a full Committee site inspection. Following this, Agent to the applicant Mr R Hathaway outlined reasons why he considered the application should be granted subject to the Conditions recommended in the report of the Executive Director - Environment.
P/05/1135/FUL 88 Pisgah Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6DA - 9 No. flats with car parking.
Reason: Where the visual impact of a proposed development is likely to be significant and which can only be fully appreciated on site.
Community Councillor Alan Jones addressed the Committee and spoke outlining reasons why Pyle Community Council considered the above application should be refused.
P/05/1267/FUL The Fountain Inn, 1 Park Road, Aberkenfig, Bridgend CF32 0EN - Erect dining room / coffee lounge extension and carry out works to the existing car park.
Reason: Where the effect on adjoining development requires careful consideration.
Mr S Finning addressed the Committee and spoke outlining reasons why he considered the above application should be refused. Failing a recommendation of refusal he recommended that Members should undertake a site inspection.
337 DEVELOPMENTS BY BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
RESOLVED: (1) That for the purposes of Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, the Council authorise the carrying out of the following developments:-
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Code No. Proposal
P/05/1107/BCB Betws Football Club, Heol Richard Price, Betws, Bridgend CF32 1XA - Refurbishment and extension of existing pavilion.
P/05/1288/BCB Litchard Infant School, Garfield Avenue, Litchard, Bridgend CF31 1QB - Mobile classroom - amendment to P/05/20/BCB.
(2) That permission be deemed to be granted for the above applications subject to the Conditions contained in the report of the Executive Director - Environment.
(3) That for the purposes of Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, the Council authorise the carrying out of the following development, and delegated power be given to the Executive Director - Environment to issue a decision notice, subject to appropriate highway conditions, following further discussion with both the Education and Highway Departments.
Code No. Proposal
05/1225/BCB Maes yr Haul Primary School, Ffordd Tirion, Broadlands Estate, Bridgend CF31 5EG - Proposed 8 No. classroom extension and associated playing fields.
338 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 PLANNING APPLICATIONS REFERRED TO COUNCIL
RESOLVED: (1) That the following applications be referred to Council as proposals that are departures from the Development Plan that the Planning and Development Committee are not disposed to refuse, for the reasons outlined in the report of the Executive Director - Environment:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/985/FUL Parcau Isaf Farm, Laleston, Bridgend CF32 0NB - Closing of two access and egress facilities and replace with new access off A48 affecting footpath 9A Laleston.
P/05/1094/FUL 29 - 44 Heol Llynffynnon, Llangeinor, Bridgend CF32 8PR - Regen. existing residential site - construction of 14 No. dwellings aff. footpath 55 Garw Valley.
P/05/1198/FUL Plot 2, Lower Farm Yard, Tythegston, Bridgend CF32 0ND - New detached dwelling.
(2) That should Council consider approving the above applications, then such approval be subject to the Conditions outlined in the said Executive Director's report,
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and to Condition 3 relating to Application No. P/05/1198/FUL being amended as follows:-
3. No development shall commence on site until details of surface water drainage works have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development hereby approved shall not be brought into beneficial use until the agreed drainage works have been completed.
Reason : To ensure safe drainage of the site.
(Policy EV17 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
(3) That the following application be referred to Council as a proposal that is a departure from the Development Plan that the Planning and Development Committee are not disposed to refuse for the reason given below and, should Council consider approving this application, then delegated power be given to the Executive Director - Environment to attach such Conditions to the application, as he considers appropriate:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/1114/FUL Land to r/o 42 Queen Street, Brynmenyn, Bridgend CF32 9HS - Retention of single storey rear garage/store.
Reason: Approval of the application will assist in alleviating severe on street parking difficulties at this location.
339 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 SECTION 106 AGREEMENTS
RESOLVED: (1) That having regard to the following application, the applicant be required to enter into a Section 106 Agreement to provide a contribution of £3,799.35 (index linked from 7 July 2005) towards highway improvements at the junction of the industrial estate access and route A4065 (Abergarw Road) comprising improved junction radii, adjusted footway, crossing facilities and enhance visibility, prior to the development being brought into beneficial use:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/593/FUL Land at Abergarw Trading Estate, Brynmenyn, Bridgend CF32 9LW - Portal frame unit and associated parking and service yard.
(2) That delegated power be given to the Executive Director - Environment to issue a decision notice granting consent in respect of the above proposal, once the applicant has entered into the afore mentioned Section 106 Agreement,
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subject to the Conditions contained in his report including amendment of Condition 4, as follows:-
4. The development hereby approved shall not be brought into beneficial use until an alternative turning area has been provided in permanent materials in accordance with the details shown on Plan 05/0593/A received on 4 October 2005.
Reason : In the interests of highway safety.
(Policy T2 – Bridgend Unitary Development Plan)
340 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 APPLICATION FOR RELAXATION OF CONDITION(S)
RESOLVED: (1) That Redrow be informed that the County Borough Council has no objection to the following proposal, subject to the Condition outlined in the report of the Executive Director - Environment being substituted for Condition No. 1 of application P/04/1347:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/1257/RLX Land off Coychurch Road, Brackla, Bridgend - Variation of condition 1 of application P/04/1347/RES.
(2) That Redrow be informed that the County Borough Council has no objection to the following proposal, subject to the Condition outlined in the report of the Executive Director - Environment being substituted for Condition No. 1 of application P/02/929/OUT:-
Code No. Proposal
P/05/1258/RLX Land off Coychurch Road, Brackla, Bridgend - Variation of condition 1 of application P/02/929/OUT.
341 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 APPLICATIONS FOR ADVERTISMENT CONSENT
RESOLVED: (1) That the following application for advertisement consent be refused for the reason detailed in the report of the Executive Director - Environment.
Code No. Proposal
A/05/19/ADV 78 Ewenny Road, Bridgend CF31 3LE - Retention of shop signs.
(2) That the following application for advertisement consent be granted for a period of 5 years, subject to the Condition contained in the report of the Executive Director - Environment in addition to the standard Conditions:-
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Code No. Proposal
A/05/50/ADV R/O 44 John Street, Porthcawl CF36 3BB - Externally illuminated static signage.
342 CARAVAN SITES AND CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT ACT 1960
RESOLVED: That having regard to the report of the Executive Director - Environment with regard to the above, the Camping and Caravanning Club be informed that the County Borough Council has no objection to the holding of the rally outlined therein.
343 RETROSPECTIVE PLANNING APPLICATIONS
RESOLVED: That the report of the Executive Director - Environment on the issue of retrospective planning applications be noted, and a further report be awaited.
344 UNAUTHORISED DOG GROOMING BUSINESS 2 RIVERSIDE COTTAGES, COYTRAHEN
RESOLVED: That the report of the Executive Director - Environment be accepted and, for the reasons detailed therein, authorisation be given for the withdrawal of the relevant Enforcement Notice .
345 APPEALS
RESOLVED: That it be noted that the new Appeals as detailed in the report of the Executive Director – Environment, have been lodged with the National Assembly for Wales.
346 APPEAL DECISION
RESOLVED: (1) That it be noted that the Inspector(s) appointed by the National Assembly for Wales, to determine the following Appeals, has directed they be DISMISSED:-
P. I. Ref. Subject of Appeal
A/05/1175163 Against refusal of planning permission for residential development (approx 150 houses - outline application) - Land at Ty Draw Farm, Pyle.
NB - A separate letter is to follow in connection with the application made by the Authority for an award of costs against the appellant.
A/05/1179480 Against refusal of planning permission for Primary School and housing (elderly care and retirement bungalow) - Land at Heol Penyfai, Penyfai, Bridgend.
NB - An application for a full award of costs made by the Authority against the Appellant has been ALLOWED.
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A/05/1181465 Against refusal of planning permission for residential development of 18 dwellings - land at Abergarw Farm, Brynmenyn, Bridgend.
P. I. Ref. Subject of Appeal
A/05/1183010 Against refusal of planning permission for proposed loft conversion - 30 Westfield Crescent, Porthcawl.
A/05/1182776 Against refusal of planning permission for conversion of 4 storey dwelling into 2 self contained flats with enclosed external staircase - 2 The Esplanade, Porthcawl.
(2) That it be noted that the Appellant has WITHDRAWN the following Appeal:-
P. I. Ref. Subject of Appeal
A/05/1186748 Against refusal of permission for single storey and 2 storey extensions (further amended plans) inc two frosted glass windows in workshop - 10 Church View, Laleston, Bridgend.
347 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL, APPEAL AND ENFORCEMENT STATISTICS
RESOLVED: That the statistical information relating to the above, detailed in the report of the Executive Director - Environment be noted, subject to the following amendments:-
The following applications should be removed from the list of applications undetermined over 13 weeks and should be added to the applications now determined / withdrawn and removed from (6):-
P/03/140/FUL 10 FEB 2003
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING FOR MANAGERS UNIT LAND ADJ S W EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, HEOL Y CYW, BRIDGEND
P/04/326/FUL 10 MAR 2004
ERECT STORE FOR TRACTOR AND GRASS MOWING EQUIPMENT BRYNGWENITH FARM, RHIWCEILIOG, PENCOED, BRIDGEND CF35 6NT
P/04/746/FUL 02 JUN 2004
FOODSTORE & ASSOC CAR PARKING, ACCESS ROAD, FOOTPATHS & LANDSCAPE WORKS NEW CAR PARK FOR RFC LAND ADJ TO MAESTEG RFC, LLYNFI ROAD, MAESTEG CF34 9DS
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P/05/1038/FUL 09 AUG 2004
MOTORCROSS TRACK (AMENDED PLANS) CEFN GELLI, CEFN CRIBBWR, BRIDGEND
P/04/1112/FUL 06 AUG 2004
BLOCK OF 5 NO. INDUSTRIAL STARTER UNITS PLOT 58, BRYNMENYN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRIDGEND
348 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services thanked those staff who were involved today in organising what was the inaugural meeting for public speaking which he considered went very smoothly.
The Assistant Director Planning, advised Members that in view of the size of the agenda for the special meeting of the Planning and Development Committee scheduled for 30 th November 2005, it would now be necessary for this meeting to commence at 9.30am and not 10.00am as advised by Committee Services / Cabinet Support previously.
The meeting closed at 4.00pm.
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