Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

PTLRW31 - 2017

Apologies

To receive apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from County Councillors Eldrydd Jones, WD Powell and JM Williams and from County Councillor JC Holmes who was on other Council business.

 

PTLRW32 - 2017

Minutes of the previous meeting pdf icon PDF 110 KB

To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 16th March, 2017 as a correct record.

Minutes:

The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 16th March, 2017.

 

 

Planning

PTLRW33 - 2017

Declarations of interest

a)       To receive any declarations of interest from Members relating to items to be considered on the agenda.

b)       To receive Members' requests that a record be made of their membership of town or community councils where discussion has taken place of matters for the consideration of this Committee.

c)       To receive declarations from Members of the Committee that they will be acting as 'Local Representative' in respect of an individual application being considered by the Committee.

d)       To note the details of Members of the County Council (who are not Members of the Committee) who will be acting as 'Local Representative' in respect of an individual application being considered by the Committee.

Minutes:

(a)       County Councillor MJ Jones declared a personal interest in application P/2016/0047 as a member of the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority appointed by the County Council where highways access matters to this site were discussed, 

 

 (b)      The Committee noted that no Member requested that a record be made of their membership of a Community Council where discussion had taken place of matters for the consideration of this Committee.

 

(c)        County Councillor LV Corfield (who is a member of the Committee) declared that she would be acting as ‘local representative’ in respect of application P/2016/0953.

 

(d)       The Committee noted that the County Councillor EA Jones (who is not a member of the Committee) would be speaking as the ‘local representative’ in respect of application P/2016/0787.

 

 

 

PTLRW34 - 2017

Planning applications for consideration by the Committee pdf icon PDF 50 KB

To consider the reports of the Head of Regeneration, Property and Commissioning and to make any necessary decisions thereon.

 

 

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Regeneration, Property and Commissioning (copies filed with the signed minutes).

 

 

PTLRW34 - 20171

Updates pdf icon PDF 82 KB

Any Updates will be added to the Agenda, as a Supplementary Pack, wherever possible, prior to the meeting.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Members confirmed that they had received and had time to read the update circulated the previous day and prior to the meeting.

 

 

PTLRW34 - 20172

P/2016/0787 Domgay Hall, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6SW pdf icon PDF 751 KB

Minutes:

Application No:                   P/2016/0787

 

Grid Ref:                               327913.04 319288.53

 

Valid Date:                            28/07/2016

 

Officer:                                  Louise Evans

 

Community Council:         Llandysilio Community Council

 

Applicant:                             Mr M Evans, E M Evans, Llangedwyn, Priddbwll, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9JZ

 

Location:                              Domgay Hall, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6SW

 

Proposal:                              Erection of intensive poultry installation to include highway improvements, landscaping, demolition of building and all associated works

 

Application Type:               Application for Full Planning Permission

 

County Councillor EA Jones spoke as the local member to support the application.

Mr M. Evans spoke as the applicant and Mr R. Corbett as the agent.                                   

The Committee was advised that Officers were not completely satisfied with the response on the impact of the development on nearby SSSIs and therefore asked to give the Professional Lead Development Managementdelegated authority to determine subject to suitable conditions. 

 

 

RESOLVED:

Reason for decision:

that the Committee is minded to grant consent, subject to suitable conditions to be imposed by the Professional Lead for Development.

 

As officers recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

 

PTLRW34 - 20173

P/2016/0953 Land adjacent to Heritage Green, Kingswood, Forden, Powys, SY21 8LH pdf icon PDF 730 KB

Minutes:

Application No:                   P/2016/0953

 

Grid Ref:                               324093.02 302462.76

 

Valid Date:                            10/11/2016

 

Officer:                                  Louise Evans

 

Community Council:         Forden with Leighton and Trelystan Community Council

 

Applicant:                             Mr Steve Jennings, Primesave Properties,  C/O Agent    

 

Location:                              Land adjacent to Heritage Green, Kingswood, Forden, Powys, SY218LH

 

Proposal:                              Application for outline planning permission for a residential development and formation of new access with some matters reserved

 

Application Type:               Application for Outline Planning Permission

 

County Councillor LV Corfield spoke as the Local Representative to oppose the application and sat apart from Committee.

Mrs Jean Taylor spoke against the application.

 

The Committee was asked to give delegated authority to the Professional Lead for Development Management to grant conditional approval subject to an appropriate education contribution being secured if considered justified and to consult with the contaminated land officer.

 

The Committee asked about the concerns raised about the overshadowing of neighbouring properties and was advised that this was an outline application. If the future design did not comply with the Powys Residential Design Guide with respect to overshadowing of neighbouring properties the application is likely to be refused.

 

The Committee asked for permitted development rights for the erection of fencing to be removed. The Committee also asked for condition 13 to be amended so that a scheme for the provision of on-site recreational facilities would be put forward on submission of the design. 

 

 

RESOLVED:

Reason for decision:

that the Professional Lead for Development Management be given delegated authority to grant approval, subject to securing an education contribution if justified, consultation with the Contaminated Land Officer, the  inclusion of an additional conditions relating to permitted development rights and the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes as amended above.

 

As officers recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

Councillor Corfield returned to sit with the Committee.

PTLRW34 - 20174

P/2016/1077 Land North of the B49393, Coedway, Shrewsbury, SY5 9AR pdf icon PDF 464 KB

Minutes:

`Application No:                  P/2016/1077

 

Grid Ref:                               333758.07, 315067.58

 

Valid Date:                            28/10/2016

 

Officer:                                  Bryn Pryce

 

Community Council:         Bausley with Criggion Community Council

 

Applicant:                             L A Pugh C/O Agent   

 

Location:                              Land North of the B4393 Coedway, Shrewsbury SY5 9AR

 

Proposal:                              Outline: Erection of up to two dwellings, construction of vehicular access and installation of sewage treatment plants, with some matters reserved

 

Application Type:               Application for Outline Planning Permission

 

 

 

 

RESOLVED:

Reason for decision:

that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

As officers recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

The Chair advised that he would change the order of the agenda to accommodate members of the public who were speaking.

 

PTLRW34 - 20175

P/2017/0181 Llwyn Derw, Bwlch-y-Cibau, Llanfyllin, Powys, SY22 5LN pdf icon PDF 459 KB

Minutes:

Application No:                   P/2017/0181

 

Grid Ref:                               317908.03 317349.7

 

Valid Date:                            14/02/2017

 

Officer:                                  Kate Bowen

 

Community Council:         Meifod Community Council

 

Applicant:                             Lady Linlithgow, Bryngwyn Hall, Bwlch-y-Cibau, Llanfyllin, SY22 5LF        

 

Location:                              Llwyn Derw, Bwlch-Y-Cibau, Llanfyllin, Powys, SY22 5LN

 

Proposal:                              Full: Erection of detached dwelling and installation of sewage treatment plant

 

Application Type:               Application for Full Planning Permission

 

Professor David Watkins spoke against the application.

Mr Richard Corbett spoke as the agent.

 

 

RESOLVED:

Reason for decision:

that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

As officers recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

 

 

PTLRW34 - 20176

P/2016/0047 Land at Former Cynlais School - Playing Field, Ystradgynlais, Powys pdf icon PDF 708 KB

Minutes:

Application No:                   P/2016/0047

 

Grid Ref:                               279041.35 211067.57

 

Valid Date:                            15/02/2016

 

Officer:                                  Gemma Bufton

 

Community Council:         Ystradgynlais Town Council

 

Applicant:                             Mr Craig Hopkins, Station Road, Oak Lodge, Coelbryn, Neath, SA10 9PN.

 

Location:                              Land at Former Cynlais School - Playing Field, Ystradgynlais, Powys

 

Proposal:                              Residential development, formation of vehicular access road and all associated works (outline)

 

Application Type:               Application for Outline Planning Permission

 

Members of the Committee questioned why there was no provision for affordable housing on the site and were reminded that the Viability Assessment for the LDP had concluded that it would not be viable to introduce an affordable housing contribution on housing developments in this area. Whilst the developer could choose to provide affordable units the Authority could not seek to enforce that through a Section 106 Agreement.

 

 

RESOLVED:

Reason for decision:

that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

As officers recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

 

 

PTLRW34 - 20177

P/2017/0159 Land at Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court, Clyro, Hereford, HR3 5LE pdf icon PDF 475 KB

Minutes:

Application No:                   P/2017/0159

 

Grid Ref:                               321114.55 243170.44

 

Valid Date:                            07/03/2017

 

Officer:                                  Gemma Bufton

 

Community Council:         Clyro Community Council

 

Applicant:                             Powys County Council

 

Location:                              Land at Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court, Clyro, Hereford, HR3 5LE

 

Proposal:                              Full: Construction of a temporary primary school and associated works

 

Application Type:               Application for Full Planning Permission

 

 

 

 

RESOLVED:

Reason for decision:

that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

As officers recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

 

 

PTLRW34 - 20178

P/2016/1327 Land at Llwynmelyn, Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6RE pdf icon PDF 606 KB

Minutes:

Application No:                   P/2016/1327

 

Grid Ref:                               309162.99 264899.77

 

Valid Date:                            29/12/2016

 

Officer:                                  Karen Probert

 

Community Council:         Llanbadarn Community Council

 

Applicant:                             Mr Richard Lewis (MG and ES Lewis and Sons), Llwynmelyn, Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6RE

 

Location:                              Land at Llwynmelyn, Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6RE

 

Proposal:                              Outline - all matters reserved: Residential development of 4 dwellings and associated works

 

Application Type:               Application for Outline Planning Permission

 

 

 

 

RESOLVED:

Reason for decision:

that the application be delegated to the Lead Professional for Development Management to grant consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report and amended conditions relating to submission of a lighting plan pre-commencement and the removal of PD rights and floorspace limited to 130 sq metres on the affordable dwelling.

 

As officers recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

 

 

PTLRW34 - 20179

P/2017/0058 Ffyrdd Vaughan, Dolfor Road, Newtown, SY16 4BQ pdf icon PDF 712 KB

Minutes:

Application No:                   P/2017/0058

 

Grid Ref:                               310583.47 289877.27

 

Valid Date:                            12/01/2017

 

Officer:                                  Tamsin Law

 

Community Council:         Newtown Town Council

 

Applicant:                             Mr R Evans, Canal Road Riverside, Newtown, Powys SY16 2AS

 

Location:                              Ffrydd Vaughan, Dolfor Road, Newtown, SY16 4BQ

 

Proposal:                              Engineering operations involving re-profiling of

land for agricultural use

 

Application Type:               Application for Full Planning Permission

 

 

 

 

RESOLVED:

Reason for decision:

that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

As officers recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

 

 

PTLRW34 - 201710

TREE/2017/0010 5 Llys Derw, Tregynnon, Newtown, Powys SY16 3EY pdf icon PDF 532 KB

Minutes:

Application No:                   TREE/2017/0010

 

Grid Ref:                               309817.8 298737.65

 

Valid Date:                            22/01/2017

 

Officer:                                  Sara Robinson

 

Community Council:         Tregynon Community Council

 

Applicant:                             Powys County Council

 

Location:                              5 Llys Derw, Tregynon, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3EY

 

Proposal:                              Crown reduction and pruning of an oak tree subject to a TPO

 

Application Type:               Works to trees subject to a TPO and/or Notification of proposed works to trees in conservation areas

 

County Councillor GM Jones advised that although he had been given a dispensation he would not take part in considering this application and he sat apart from the Committee.   

 

RESOLVED:

Reason for decision:

that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

As officers recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.

 

 

Councillor Jones returned to sit with the Committee.

PTLRW35 - 2017

Decisions of the Head of Regeneration, Property and Commissioning on Delegated Applications pdf icon PDF 88 KB

To receive for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Regeneration, Property and Commissioning under delegated powers.

 

Minutes:

The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Regeneration, Property and Commissioning during the period between 9th March, 2017 and 29th March, 2017.

 

 

PTLRW36 - 2017

Appeal decision pdf icon PDF 205 KB

To receive the Planning Inspector's decision regarding an appeal and the decision regarding costs.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received a copy of the Planning Inspectorate’s letter regarding an appeal in respect of the following application:

P/2015/1102 Box Bush Farm, Three Cocks, Brecon, LD3 0SH.  The Committee noted that the Inspector had upheld the appeal.

 

The Committee also received a copy of the Planning Inspectorate’s letter regarding the application for costs in respect of the appeal and that this application had been refused. The Professional Lead for Development Management noted that it was important for consultees who had withdrawn objections to inform him in a timely manner in order to avoid costs.

 

 

 

 

Taxi and other licensing

PTLRW37 - 2017

Minutes of Taxi Review Panels pdf icon PDF 51 KB

To authorise the Chair, presiding at the Taxi Review Panel meeting on 21st March, 2017, to sign the minutes as a correct record.  

 

Minutes:

The Committee was advised that the minutes needed to be corrected as the resolution to exclude the public was not passed at the meeting.

 

Subject to this amendment, the Chair presiding at the Taxi Review Panel held on 21st March, 2017 was authorised to sign the minutes as a correct record.

 

The Chair reminded members that there would be meetings of the Committee on 20th April in Welshpool and 27th April in Llandrindod Wells. A number of members queried why the meeting on 20th April was being held in Welshpool and were advised that there were a number of applications from Montgomeryshire to be considered and that the Chamber in County Hall was required for the issue of postal votes for the forthcoming local government elections.

 

The Chair closed the meeting by congratulating those members who had been returned unopposed, by wishing those with elections well and by thanking those standing down for their support and friendship.