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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence.
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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 127 KB To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 26 October, 2017 as a correct record. Minutes: The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 26 October, 2017.
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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) There were no declarations of interest.
(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) The Committee noted that no Member (who is a member of the Committee) would be acting as ‘local representative’ in respect of any application on the agenda.
(d) The Committee noted that the following Members (who are not members of the Committee) would be speaking as the ‘local representative’ as follows: County Councillor K W Curry – P/2017/0199 County Councillor M Alexander - P/2017/0874.
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Planning applications for consideration by the Committee PDF 50 KB To consider the reports of the Head of Regeneration and Regulatory Services 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).
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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.
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P/2017/0119 Wyeside Caravan Park, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5LB PDF 320 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Application No: P/2017/0119
Grid Ref: 296834.02 268416.04
Valid Date: 07/02/2017
Officer: Karen Probert
Community Council: Rhayader Town Council
Applicant: Mr Nathan Goodyear, The Camping and Caravanning Club
Location: Wyeside Caravan Park, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5LB
Proposal: Full: Upgrade of existing pitches to gravel hardstandings, replacement of site access road and stone car park and other associated works
Application Type: Full planning permission
County Councillor K Curry spoke as the local representative. Councillor C Evans on behalf of Rhayader Town Council. Mrs S Jones spoke against the application. Miss S Butterfield spoke as the Agent and Mr N Goodyear spoke as the applicant.
Colin Edwards, Solicitor declared a non-prejudicial interest as he was a member of the Camping and Caravanning Club but having consulted the Monitoring Officer it had been confirmed that he could remain in the meeting to advise the Committee on any legal issues.
The Solicitor advised the Committee that it was not lawful to take into account any private property issues.
County Councillor R Williams left the meeting for other Council business.
In response to questions the Professional Lead Development Management advised that the distances between tents is likely to be regulated under licencing law if required. He reminded the Committee that the site is currently used for tents and there are no planning restrictions that he is aware of on the site.
County Councillor P Pritchard sought advice from the Solicitor as he advised he might be a member of the Camping and Caravanning Club. The Solicitor advised that if he was not sure if he was, he should err on the side of caution and declare a prejudicial interest and leave the meeting room. County Councillor P Pritchard therefore declared a prejudicial interest and left the meeting room.
Comments were made about the visual impact of the proposed changes compared to the current open field. The Planning Officer advised that consideration had been given to visual impact and advised that the site is well screened from the road and houses and the application accords in her opinion with the Unitary Development Plan [UDP]. The Professional Lead Development Management advised that he did not consider that there was sufficient evidence to refuse the application on the grounds of landscape and visual impact.
In response to questions regarding flooding the Professional Lead Development Management advised the Committee that the whole site was within the C2 flood zone and the update report shows pictures provided by the Town Council of a flooding event. However, the site is currently used for tourism and the proposed development does not in his opinion add to the current risk as there are no planning restrictions on seasonal use or the use of the site by caravans.
The Committee referred to a similar application, at a previous meeting, which was refused and it considered that the principles were the same.
Comments were made that providing hard standing pitches would not only formalise the site but would also increase the usage of the site ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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P/2017/0530 Land West of the Street, Four Crosses, Powys, SY22 6RE PDF 241 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Application No: P/2017/0530
Grid Ref: 326880.85 31853303
Valid Date: 19/05/2017
Officer: Tamsin Law
Community Council: Llandysilio Community Council
Applicant: Mr Mervyn Jones
Location: Land West of the Street, Four Crosses, Powys SY22 6RE
Proposal: Outline: Residential development, formation of vehicular access and estate roadway together with all associated works
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
In response to questions the Principal Planning Officer advised that a response had been sought from the Education Department but none had been received. When considering a previous application the Education Department had advised, at that time, that there was spare capacity at the local school. However, the Committee noted the comments from the Community Council, that the school was using mobile classrooms. The Chair asked the Portfolio Holder for Education, who was in attendance at the meeting, to take up with the Education Department the lack of responses to Development Management’s requests for information.
The Professional Lead Development Management advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application that it be delegated to the Professional Lead Development Management to obtain information from the Education Department as to the need for a financial contribution and secure a S106 agreement, as appropriate.
In response to comments regarding the availability of housing for local people the Principal Planning Officer advised that 20% of the dwellings would be affordable.
Comments were made that in the Local Development Plan 46 houses were considered as being sustainable growth for this area. However, 59 houses had recently received permission and it was considered that this development was not sustainable. The Professional Lead Development Management advised that this was an argument, however it should be noted that there are a large number of facilities in the area, but having said this, this is a borderline application given the number of dwellings previously approved at Four Crosses. In response to comments regarding the lack of a five year housing land supply the Professional Lead Development Management advised that this should be given considerable weight but developments also have to be sustainable and case law has supported the latter.
The Chair agreed to move the items on the Agenda to accommodate the speakers and members of the public.
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P/2017/0874 Land adjacent to Derwen Talerddig Road, Llanerfyl, Powys SY21 0EG PDF 543 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Application No: P/2017/0874
Grid Ref: 303420.03 309647.81
Valid Date: 31/07/2017
Officer: Steve Packer
Community Council: Llanerfyl Community Council
Applicant: Mrs Sioned Roberts, Llangadfan Parc, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0EG
Location: Land adjacent to Derwen Talerddig Road, Llanerfyl, Powys SY21 0EG
Proposal: Outline (with some matters reserved): for erection of 7 no. detached dwellings with detached dwellings, formation of vehicular access, access road and all associated works (amended from 9 dwellings)
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
County Councillor M Alexander spoke as the local representative. Mr G Davies spoke as the Agent.
In response to comments the Principal Planning Officer advised that there was no significant impact on the Welsh language and that the numbers of people speaking welsh in Llanerfyl was stable. This was a departure from the Unitary Development Plan and the lack of a five year housing land supply should be given significant consideration. Taking all the issues into account the officers were recommending approval.
It was noted that the development included a number of affordable houses and that the later was limited to 130 sq. metres.
The Committee adjourned at 12.30 p.m. for lunch and reconvened at 1.05 p.m.
County Councillors K Laurie-Parry resumed her seat in the Committee and County Councillor L George arrived at the meeting.
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P/2016/0819 Land opposite Kings Court, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AJ PDF 184 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Application No: P/2016/0819
Grid Ref: 332156.74 263845.56
Valid Date: 29/07/2016
Officer: Gemma Bufton
Community Council: Presteigne Town Council
Applicant: Micharon Homes Ltd, c/o Agent
Location: Land opposite Kings Court, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AJ
Proposal: Outline: Proposed residential development to include creation of new access
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
The Principal Planning Officer advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application, officers were also recommending a condition restricting the affordable dwellings to a maximum floor area of 130 sq. metres and a condition removing permitted development rights, as contained in the Update report.
County Councillor R Williams returned to the meeting.
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P/2017/0201 Cae Llwyn Poultry, Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5PE PDF 204 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Application No: P/2017/0201
Grid Ref: 302253.35 266821.44
Valid Date: 20/02/2017
Officer: Thomas Goodman
Community Council: Nantmel Community Council
Applicant: Mr Steve Rowlands, Dan-y-Graig, Llanyre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD6 5PE
Location: Cae Llwyn Poultry, Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5PE
Proposal: Full: Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling to include a garage, installation of sewage treatment plant and all associated works
Application Type: Application for Full Planning Permission
In response to questions the Principal Planning Officer advised that that condition 10 removes permitted development rights. The proposed development meets the required criteria for such dwellings under TAN 6. The Professional Lead Development Management advised that the applicant had proved that the business was profitable and can sustain the dwelling proposed.
Concerns were raised regarding the development in the C2 flood zone. The Principal Planning Officer advised that Natural Resources Wales [NRW] had advised that its modelling information was out of date and therefore required a Flood Consequences Assessment. On reviewing this information NRW had not objected to the application subject to conditions.
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P/2017/0815 Land off Old Market Meadows, Penybont, Llandrindodd Wells, Powys LD1 5US PDF 180 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Application No: P/2017/0815
Grid Ref: 311728.83 263867.71
Valid Date: 13/07/2017
Officer: Kevin Straw
Community Council: Penybont Community Council
Applicant Brightwells Ltd, 33 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3DL
Location: Land off Old Market Meadows, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5US
Proposal Outline: Residential development for up to 5 dwellings with garages, formation of access road and all associated works
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
The Planning Officer advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application, officers were also recommending a condition restricting the affordable dwellings to a maximum floor area of 130 sq. metres and a condition removing permitted development rights, as contained in the Update report.
The Committee noted that 12 houses had not been developed on an adjacent site. The Professional Lead Development Management advised that Development Management did not know why these had not been developed. He advised that this was a sustainable location due to the local facilities and its proximity to Crossgates. The Professional Lead Development Management advised that appeal decisions had to be considered and that where sites within 2 km of appropriate facilities can where appropriate be considered as sustainable.
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Additional documents: Minutes: Application No: P/2017/0989
Grid Ref: 310567.13 306506.27
Valid Date: 11/09/2017
Officer: Sara Robinson
Community Council: Llanfair Caereinion Community Council
Applicant: Powys County Council
Location: Land adjacent 14 – 19 Hafen Deg, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys SY21 ORU
Proposal: Formation of a car parking area
Application Type: Application for Full Planning Permission
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HEDG/2017/0005 Maes Garthbeibio, Foel, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 ONJ PDF 99 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Application No: HEDG/2017/0005
Grid Ref: 298735.15 311392.74
Valid Date: 13/09/2017
Officer: Richard Edwards
Community Council: Banwy Community Council
Applicant: Powys County Council
Location: Maes Garthbeibio, Foel, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 ONJ
Proposal: Application for Hedgerow Removal
Application Type: Application for Hedgerow Removal
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Decisions of the Head of Regeneration and Regulatory Services on Delegated Applications PDF 95 KB To receive for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Regeneration and Regulatory Services under delegated powers.
Minutes: The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Regeneration and Regulatory Services during the period between 18 October, 2017 and 9 November, 2017. The Committee noted that P/2017/0898 [page 231] had been considered by the Committee.
A question was raised regarding the advice given by Development Management to applicants regarding the provision of bilingual signage. The Professional Lead Development Management advised he would provide information direct to the Member.
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Taxi and other licensing |
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Minutes of Taxi Review Panels PDF 53 KB To authorise the Chair presiding at the Taxi Review Panel held on 15 August, 2017 to sign the minutes as a correct record.
Minutes: The Chair presiding at the Taxi Review Panel held on 15 August, 2017 was authorised to sign the minutes as a correct record.
The Committee noted the dates and times of future meetings.
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