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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from County Councillors J C Holmes, D R Jones, Eldrydd Jones, F H Jump and W D Powell.
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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 77 KB To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 20 April 2017 as a correct record. Minutes: The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 20th April 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) County Councillor DR Price declared a prejudicial interest in application P/2016//0803 as the applicant was a friend.
(b) County Councillor EM Jones requested that a record be made of his membership of New Radnor Community Council where discussion had taken place of matters for the consideration of this Committee, but he had not taken part in the debate.
(c) County Councillor GM Jones (who is a member of the Committee) declared that he would be acting as ‘Local Representative’ in respect of applications DIS/2016/0247 and DIS/2016/0258.
(d) The Committee noted that no Member (who is not a member of the Committee) would be speaking as the ‘Local Representative’ in respect of any application on the agenda.
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Planning applications for consideration by the Committee PDF 48 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).
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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.
County Councillor GM Jones moved to the public seating area for the following application as he had not taken part in the site visit.
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P/2014/0672 Land off A44 SW of Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, Powys PDF 4 MB Minutes: Application No: P/2014/0672
Grid Ref: 313083.41 260357.03
Valid Date: 14/07/2014
Officer: Andrew Metcalfe [Planning Consultant]
Community Council: New Radnor Community Council
Applicant: Hendy Wind Farm Limited
Location: Land off A44 SW of Llandegley, Llandrindod Wells, Powys
Proposal: Full: Construct and operate 7 wind turbines with a maximum tip height of 110m and maximum hub height of 69m together with ancillary development comprising substation, control building, new and upgraded access points and tracks, hardstanding and temporary compound and associated works
Application Type: Application for Full Planning Permission
The Chair advised that the Committee had undertaken a site visit that morning to look at various viewpoints. The Chair advised that he would take questions after each section of the officer’s presentation.
The Chair noted that questions had been raised as to why the application was being considered prior to the local elections i.e. during “purdah”. The Solicitor advised that he had discussed this issue with the Solicitor to the Council and the Head of Democratic Services. It was lawful for the Committee to proceed because this was a Regulatory Committee which based its decisions on policy, procedure and advice and politics had nothing to do with the decisions of the Committee. The Welsh Local Government Association had issued Purdah Guidance which stated that “you are allowed to continue to determine planning applications even if controversial.”
Councillor N. Dodman spoke on behalf of New Radnor Community Council. Councillor S. Travena spoke on behalf of Glaswcm Community Council. Mr J. St Clair spoke on behalf of objectors. Mr P. Frampton spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Landscape and visual impact Councillors indicated that the site visit was extremely enlightening. In response to a question the Professional Lead for Development Management confirmed that respondents including CADW, CPAT, Campaign to Protect Rural Wales, and some community councils objected to the application due to its adverse landscape and visual impact. However, he advised that the Planning Consultant considered that on balance the need for renewable energy outweighed this adverse impact.
It was noted that the communities surrounding this area also had real concerns about the impact of the development in comparison to the amount of energy produced. It was noted that 234 objections had been received and 6 letters of support. The Committee noted that the development would have a huge impact on “receptors” using bridleways and the A44.
Councillor B. Mills left the meeting.
Cultural heritage In response to comments the Professional Lead for Development Management advised that although consultees such as CADW and CPAT objected to the application due to its adverse impact on cultural heritage, a report was commissioned by Development Management to secure an overview of all cultural heritage issues as the aforementioned consultee bodies each focussed on specific issues within their own remits. This report concluded that the proposed development would have significant and unacceptable impacts on the setting of a number of heritage assets.
The Professional Lead for Development Management advised that Planning Policy Wales 2016 stated that only in ... view the full minutes text for item PTLRW46 - 20172 |
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P/2016/0803 Beacons Edge, Pontithel, Brecon, Powys LD3 0RY PDF 2 MB Minutes: Application No: P/2016/0803
Grid Ref: 315874.33 236213.88
Valid Date: 29/07/2016
Officer: Tamsin Law
Community Council: Bronllys Community Council
Applicant: Mr & Mrs G Hopkins C/O Agent
Location: Beacons Edge, Pontithel, Brecon, Powys LD3 0RY
Proposal: Hybrid planning application comprising the change of use from 3 no dwellings to 1 no dwelling, the change of use of plots 1 and 4 and erection of plots 2 and 5 each becoming single holiday let units in lieu of each comprising 4 individual motel units approved under planning application B6022, the erection of a detached garage, access, parking and associated works (applied for in full), and the erection of 1 no dwelling (applied for in outline)
Application Type: Hybrid Application for Full and Outline Planning Permission
The Principal Planning Officer advised that Development Management had received notification that an area of the application site was not in the ownership of the applicant. The applicant’s agent had sent an amended site location plan, detailing a reduced site area, which now formed part of the application.
Mr A. Bevan spoke against the application. Mr G. John spoke on behalf of the applicant.
The Principal Planning Officer advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application she recommended that a condition be added requiring a scheme for the stopping up of the existing eastern access be submitted for approval prior to the commencement of the development.
The Principal Planning Officer stated that there were no outstanding enforcement investigations open in respect of this site. She also advised that the applicant had agreed to enter into a legal agreement securing the non-further implementation of the extant consent.
In response to questions the Principal Planning Officer advised that the applicant had agreed to a legal agreement which meant that the proposed development had a lesser impact on the landscape and highways than the extant planning permission. The Highways Authority confirmed that the proposed scheme would result in less traffic movements compared to what could be implemented and the western access would be improved.
The Principal Planning Officer advised that, if the Committee was minded to approve the application, the removal of permitted development rights relating to the proposed dwellings and holiday let units could also be included.
In response to highways comments and questions the Highways Authority advised that the access was not onto a Trunk Road and speed limits could not be placed on the road. If this was a green field site with no planning history the Authority would recommend refusal. However, as there was already extant planning permission the current proposal would result in a reduction in traffic and improvements to the access and so the application was supported with conditions.
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DIS/2016/0247 Blaen y Glyn, Llangurig, Welshpool, Llanidloes , Powys SY18 6SL PDF 5 MB Minutes: Application No: DIS/2016/0247
Grid Ref: 291676 281370
Valid Date: 08/12/2016
Officer: Gemma Bufton
Community Council: Llangurig Community Council
Applicant: Mr Radford, Bryn Blaen Wind Farm Limited, c/o Agent
Location: Blaen y Glyn, Llangurig, Llanidloes, Powys SY18 6SL
Proposal: Discharge of conditions 4, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28 and 32 of planning approval P/2014/1102
Application Type: Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition
County Councillor GR Jones spoke as the local representative. Mr P. Frampton spoke on behalf of the applicant.
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DIS/2016/0258 Blaen y Glyn, Llangurig, Welshpool, Llanidloes , Powys SY18 6SL PDF 5 MB Minutes: Application No: DIS/2016/0258
Grid Ref: 291676 281370
Valid Date: 04/01/2017
Officer: Gemma Bufton
Community Council: Llangurig Community Council
Applicant: Mr Radford, Bryn Blaen Wind Farm Limited
Location: Blaen y Glyn, Llangurig, Llanidloes, Powys, SY186SL
Proposal: Discharge of conditions 9, 33, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 56 & 60 of planning approval P/2014/1102.
Application Type: Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition
County Councillor GR Jones spoke as the local representative. Mr J. Dore spoke against the application. Mr P. Frampton spoke on behalf of the applicant.
In response to questions the Principal Planning Officer advised that the conditions were discharged in that the developer had supplied the information required under the conditions and this had been assessed as being acceptable. However, the need to undertake actions required within the conditions in respect of birds etc. was still required.
County Councillor GR Jones resumed his seat in the Committee.
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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 10th April, 2017 and 19th April, 2017.
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To receive the Planning Inspector's decision regarding an appeal and decision regarding costs.
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee received a copy of the Planning Inspectorate’s letter regarding the appeals in respect of application P/2014/0632 Ivy House, Middletown, Welshpool, SY21 8EL. The Committee noted that the Inspector’s decisions relating to the appeals and to the application for costs. The Professional Lead for Development Management advised that Development Management had pointed out to all consultees that if they were recommending refusal on an application they needed to be able to back this up with evidence and attend any appeal hearings.
The Chair thanked the officers and members for their attendance. As this was the last meeting in this Council term the Chair thanked the Vice Chair and all Members for their work on the Committee. To those who had decided not to stand in the forthcoming election he wished them the best.
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