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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from County Councillor J Williams. |
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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 309 KB To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 3 December, 2020 as a correct record. Minutes: The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 3 December, 2020.
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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 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 10 KB To consider the reports of the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection and to make any necessary decisions thereon.
Minutes: The Committee considered the report of the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection (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. Minutes: The Members confirmed that they had received and had time to read the update circulated the previous day.
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20/0659/FUL Neuadd Maldwyn, Severn Road, Welshpool, SY21 7AS PDF 486 KB Additional documents: Minutes:
Grid Ref: E: 322826 N: 307337
Valid Date: 19.08.2020
Community Council: Welshpool Town Council
Applicant: Mr Arwyn Evans - Clwyd Alyn Housing Association
Location: Neuadd Maldwyn, Severn Road, Welshpool, SY21 7AS
Proposal: Redevelopment of former office building and site to provide an extra care facility, which will include 66 no. self-contained 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with supporting facilities. Alterations to Chalfont, and the demolition of the single storey outbuildings.
Application Type: Full Application
The Principal Planning Officer advised that the Welsh Ministers have been asked to call in the application. She advised that, as explained in the update report, if the Committee was minded to approve the application, no decision shall be issued until confirmation has been received from the Welsh Ministers regarding their consideration on whether to call in the application.
Anne Wilson, Clerk Welshpool Town Council spoke on behalf of the Town Council. Mr P Bowyer spoke on behalf of objectors. Mr M Roberts spoke on behalf of the applicant.
The Principal Planning Officer advised that a separate application regarding the changes to the listed building was to be determined by the Welsh Minister, as the property was owned by the Council.
In response to questions, the Principal Planning Officer advised that condition 11 required an environment management plan be submitted for prior approval, which would provide more details regarding biodiversity. Further information would also be required, by condition, in respect of landscaping and mitigation measures for the management of bats.
In respect of comments regarding the scale and impact of the extension, the Principal Planning Officer advised that the extension was set back behind the Grade II building and only partial views of the extension would be seen from Severn Road. From the other side of the site the extension would be viewed from and with other modern buildings. She advised that the Committee could only consider the application for a change of use to C2 class, the day to day operation of the proposed use of the site was not a planning consideration.
Comments were made about the number of parking spaces being reduced from 38, as originally recommended by the Highways Authority, to 27. The Highways Officer advised that the proposed reduction in the number of spaces allowed for improved ease of access to spaces and was not considered unrealistic given the close proximity to public parking facilities and drop-off/pick-up facilities on site. The Principal Planning Officer advised that if the Committee had concerns about the number of parking spaces it could, if it were minded to approve the application, amend condition 3 to provide 38 parking spaces.
The Built Heritage Officer confirmed that the listed building application and the impact on the surrounding area was for the Welsh Minster to consider, with advice from CADW. The Principal Planning Officer, in response to comments advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application a condition could be added to ensure the bin store was located in an enclosed structure. In response to a ... view the full minutes text for item 4.2 |
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20/1870/HH Annegra, Borfa Green, Welshpool, SY21 7QE PDF 347 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: E: 322914 N: 308207
Valid Date: 17.11.2020
Community Council: Welshpool Town Council
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Seddon
Location: Annegra, Borfa Green, Welshpool, SY21 7QE
Proposal: Demolition of existing porch, extension to existing roof covering new porch, to cover replacement structure
Application Type: Householder
It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer.
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20/2074/TRE Mulberry Place, Arthurs Gate, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6QU PDF 246 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: E: 322482 N: 297021
Valid Date: 16.12.2020
Community Council: Montgomery Town Council
Applicant: S M Hayes
Location: Mulberry Place, Arthurs Gate, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6QU
Proposal: Application to fell two trees within a conservation area
Application Type: Works to trees in Conservation Area
The Solicitor advised that as the land, the subject of the application, is within the ownership of a Councillor, he had reviewed the application documents and correspondence and confirmed that it had been processed “normally”, as required under the Planning Protocol.
It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer.
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To receive for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection under delegated powers.
Minutes: The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection during the period between 25 November 2020 and 13 January 2021. |
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To receive the Planning Inspector's decision regarding appeals.
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee received a copy of the Planning Inspectorate’s letters regarding the following appeals: · 19/1545/REM - Bron Heulwen, Bettws Cedewain, Newtown, SY16 3LF. The Committee noted that the Inspector had upheld the appeal. · 20/0370/FUL - Dyffryn, Breidden Way, Guilsfield, Welshpool SY21 9PU. The Committee noted that the Inspector had dismissed the appeal.
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Water Quality - River Special Areas for Conservation To receive a verbal report. Minutes: The Professional Lead Planning updated the Committee on Natural Resources Wales [NRW] announcements regarding water quality in rivers. NRW had published its findings regarding phosphate level failures on the River Wye in December and had now published details of failures on other rivers across Wales. As a result, it had published interim planning guidance which needs to be considered by applicants and Development Management with immediate effect.
NRW’s evidence found no direct link between phosphate and intensive livestock units. All potential sources of phosphates, including wastewater from houses, the spreading of manure on land and the erosion of banks need to be considered. Further information would be provided to all Members at a Member Development session.
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Taxi and other licensing |
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Minutes of Taxi Licensing Sub-Committees PDF 283 KB To authorise the Chairs presiding at the following Taxi Licensing Sub-Committees to sign the minutes as a correct record: 27 October, 2020 and 30 November, 2020. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair presiding at the Taxi Licensing Sub-Committees held on 27 October 2020 and 30 November 2020 were authorised to sign the minutes as correct records.
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