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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from County Councillors EM Jones, D Price and P Roberts and County Councillor L. George was on other Council business. The Committee noted that Councillor Mark Barnes had resigned from the Committee.
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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 88 KB To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 16 November, 2017 as a correct record. Minutes: The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 16 November, 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 Councillors D Thomas and D H Williams declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application P/2017/1074 because they were LEA Governors of other local schools, but would rely on a dispensation granted by the Standards Committee for school governors.
County Councillors E Vaughan declared a personal interest in application P/2017/1023 because he was a Governor for the school federation of Glantwymyn, Carno and Llanbrynmair.
(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’ for the following applications: RAD/2004/0572 – County Councillor A Williams P/2017/1082 – County Councillor J Evans P/2017/1074 – County Councillor S Davies
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Planning applications for consideration by the Committee PDF 56 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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RAD/2004/0572 Land at Llanshay Farm, Knighton, Powys PDF 360 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 329478.73 271872.05
Valid Date: 24/11/2004
Officer: Steve Packer
Community Council: Knighton Town Council
Applicant: Messrs RR Price & Son & c/o Llanshay Farm, Llanshay Lane, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LW
Location: Land at Llanshay Farm, Knighton, Powys
Proposal: Outline: Amended application for residential development of 103 dwellings, vehicular access and associated engineering works (all matters reserved)
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
County Councillor A Williams spoke as the local representative. Mrs A Harroway spoke against the application. Mr I Pryce and Mr A Southerby spoke as the Agents.
The Planning Officer advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application he also recommended that it be delegated to the Professional Lead Development Management to discuss with the Education Department the contribution to education services and to add a condition regarding the phasing of the development.
In response to questions the Planning Officer advised that the site was an allocated site in the Unitary Development Plan [UDP] but had been identified as a candidate site in the Local Development Plan [LDP]. Its final status was a matter for the Planning Inspector to determine and therefore carried little weight. He advised that the development boundary for Knighton was that as detailed in the Unitary Development Plan [UDP]. The Professional Lead Development Management advised that Knighton was an area centre in the UDP and it was considered that the development was sustainable.
The Planning Officer advised Severn Trent Water had raised a number of concerns which had been reflected in the recommended conditions. As this application was for outline planning permission the layout of the site etc. and how the aqueduct is traversed would be considered at reserved matters stage.
The Professional Lead Development Management advised that if consent was approved the developer would have five years in which to commence the development.
In response to questions regarding the grade of agricultural land the Committee noted that the UDP states that Grades 1, 2 and 3a agricultural land should be safeguarded. This was a material issue for consideration.
County Councillor R Williams took his seat in the meeting.
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P/2017/0700 Land on Brecon Road, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3DY PDF 213 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 304238.34 250319.23
Valid Date: 21/07/2017
Officer: Tamsin Law
Community Council: Builth Wells Community Council
Applicant: Mr & Mrs John Gerald Evans, Brentwood, Builth Wells
Location: Land on Brecon Road, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3DY
Proposal: Outline: Residential development, formation of vehicular access and infrastructure, and all associated works (some matters reserved)
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
Mr J Anderson spoke against the application. Mrs G Ayling spoke against the application. Mr D Hughes spoke as the Agent.
The Principal Planning Officer advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application the update contained revised conditions and it was also recommended that an implementation scheme should be added to the Highway conditions.
In response to questions regarding the drainage, the Principal Planning Officer advised that Welsh Water had advised that previously surface water had been entering the foul water system. However, as a result of recent work undertaken in the area the sewerage capacity in the area had increased. Welsh Water had no objections to the application subject to a suitable condition requiring the submission of a surface water strategy prior to the commencement of development.
County Councillor J Williams left the meeting.
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P/2017/0583 Land Adj to Ridgemount, Newbridge on Wye, Powys, LD1 6LG PDF 294 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 301635.35 257744.27
Valid Date: 02/06/2017
Officer: Thomas Goodman
Community Council: Llanyre Community Council
Applicant: Mr J Potter, Gara Barton, Hutcherleigh, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7AD
Location: Land Adj to Ridgemount, Newbridge on Wye, Powys, LD1 6LG
Proposal: Outline - Outline planning application for residential development and associated works
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
The Principal Planning Officer advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application the conditions were those contained in the update report and subject to a S106 agreement to secure a financial contribution to education and amenities space provision either on the site or in the village.
The Highways Authority confirmed that it had no objections to the application subject to conditions. In response to questions the Principal Planning Officer advised that Welsh Water had no objections to the development subject to a drainage scheme being submitted.
The Chair adjusted the Agenda to accommodate speakers and the public.
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P/2017/1082 Waters Edge, Llanthomas Lane, Llanigon, Hereford, Powys, HR3 5PU PDF 136 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 321185.91 240277.97
Valid Date: 27/9/2017
Officer: Thomas Goodman
Community Council: Llanigon Community Council
Applicant: Mr S Hodges, Llanthomas Lane, Waters Edge, Llanigon, Hereford, Powys, HR3 5PU
Location: Waters Edge, Llanthomas Lane, Llanigon, Hereford, Powys, HR3 5PU
Proposal: Reserved matters application in regards to P/2017/0211 for the erection of a dwelling
Application Type: Application for Approval of Reserved Matters
County Councillor J Evans spoke as the local representative.
In response to questions the Professional Lead Development Management advised that the proposed development was in excess of 20 metres from the nearest property (i.e. nearest window in the proposed dwelling to nearest window in the existing property opposite the proposed dwelling), so safeguarding the amenities of other properties.
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P/2017/0731 Land to east of the Old Hand & Diamond Inn, Coedway, SY5 9AR PDF 182 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 334217.1 314726.9
Valid Date: 27/06/2017
Officer: Rachel Mulholland
Community Council: Bausley & Criggion Community Council
Applicant: P Rowley & S Withinshaw, Upper House, Longnor, Shrewsbury, SY5 7PP.
Location: Land to east of the Old Hand & Diamond Inn, Coedway, SY5 9AR
Proposal: Outline: Erection of a dwelling, construction of vehicular access and installation of sewage treatment plant (some matters reserved).
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
Mrs J Weston spoke against the application. Miss S Withinshaw spoke as the applicant and Mr M Lloyd spoke as the agent.
In response to questions regarding capacity of the area the Professional Lead Development Management advised that he considered that the area was approaching capacity from a sustainability perspective.
The Highways Authority advised that the site was within the 30mph limit zone. The proposed visibility splays were in excess of what was required and the provision of a footpath meant that the Highways Authority had no objections.
The Planning Officer advised that the applicant had challenged the Natural Resources Wales [NRW] flood map. NRW had reviewed the maps and advised that the site was outside the flood zone area and so had removed its objections. Concerns were raised about what was considered to be the edge of the village. The Professional Lead Development Management advised that Planning Inspectors’ decisions and the character of an area had to be taken into consideration.
County Councillor K Silk advised that she had voted against the application as she considered it would have a detrimental impact on the character of the village and contrary to policy HP4.
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P/2017/1023 Ysgol Glantwymyn C.P., Glantwymyn, Cemmaes Road, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8LX PDF 115 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 282410.03 304458.28
Valid Date: 14/09/2017
Officer: Dunya Fourie
Community Council: Glantwymyn Community Council
Applicant: Powys County Council
Location: Ysgol Glantwymyn C.P., Glantwymyn, Cemmaes Road, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8LX.
Proposal: Full: Erection of extensions to existing school, new vehicular access and parking, and new multi-surface MUGA pitch
Application Type: Application for Full Planning Permission
The Committee adjourned for lunch at 1.00 p.m. and reconvened at 1.35 p.m.
County Councillor P Pritchard left the meeting.
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Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 304552.43 251819.55
Valid Date: 27/09/2017
Officer: Thomas Goodman
Community Council: Llanelwedd Community Council
Applicant: Powys County Council
Location: Ysgol Gynradd, Wirfoddel A Reolir, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3TY
Proposal: Full: Installation of refurbished mobile classroom and associated works
Application Type: Application for Full Planning Permission
County Councillor M Mackenzie spoke as the local representative. Mr G Jones, Interim Head of Schools spoke on behalf of the applicant.
The Principal Planning Officer advised that although the proposed classroom could be built on stilts the route to it, which emergency vehicles would use, would be through an area which would flood.
The Chair adjourned the meeting to allow the Professional Lead Development Management and Principal Planning Officer to discuss the access route for emergency vehicles with the applicant.
On reconvening the Professional Lead Development Management recommended that consideration of the application be deferred to the next meeting to allow Development Management to discuss with the applicant alternative vehicle access routes to the proposed classroom.
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P/2017/1074 Ysgol Gymraeg, Dyffryn y Glowyr, Gurnos, Swansea, POWYS PDF 91 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 277217.96 209933.05
Valid Date: 20/09/2017
Officer: Lorraine Jenkin
Community Council: Ystradgynlais Town Council
Applicant: Powys County Council
Location: Ysgol Gymraeg, Dyffryn y Glowyr, Gurnos, Swansea, Powys
Proposal: Full - Installation of a refurbished de-mountable classroom in the school grounds
Application Type: Application for Full Planning Permission
County Councillor S Davies spoke as the local representative.
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P/2017/0966 Land East of Fron Olau Adfa Newtown Powys SY16 3DB PDF 173 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 306333.52 300960.51
Valid Date: 22/08/2017
Officer: Gemma Bufton
Community Council: Dwyriw Community Council
Applicant: Mr S Isaac, Plot 2, Adfa, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DB
Location: Land East of Fron Olau, Adfa, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DB
Proposal: Outline: Erection of 2 dwellings and all associated works (some matters reserved)
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
The Principal Planning Officer advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application the conditions were those contained in the update and that delegated authority be given to the Professional Lead Development Management to add conditions regarding drainage as requested by Severn Trent.
The Principal Planning Officer in response to comments advised that Development Management considered that the development was sustainable.
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P/2015/0803 Varteg Hill, Land South of Ystalyfera, Neath and Port Talbot PDF 5 MB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 277025.28 207387.59
Valid Date: 17/09/2015
Officer: Gemma Bufton
Community Council: Ystradgynlais Town Council
Applicant: Ystalyfera Wind Energy Ltd
Location: Varteg Hill, Land South of Ystalyfera, Neath and Port Talbot
Proposal: Construction and improvement of access track and improvement to the junction access point to serve wind farm comprising four wind turbines (with tip height up to 15m), internal access tracks, substation building, associated infrastructure
Application Type: Application for Full Planning Permission
The Committee was advised that the application for the turbines had recently been refused by Neath & Port Talbot County Borough Council.
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P/2017/1056 Land adj Parc Bronydd, Llansantffraid ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6DZ PDF 178 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 322430.5 320575.99
Valid Date: 15/09/2017
Officer: Gemma Bufton
Community Council: Llansantffraid Community Council
Applicant: Mr J Jones-Perrot, Bronyddon Farm, Llansantffraid ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 2TZ
Location: Land adj Parc Bronydd, Llansantffraid ym Mechain, Powys, SY22 6DZ
Proposal: Outline - Proposed residential development comprising of up to 6 dwellings and all associated works
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
In response to questions the Principal Planning Officer advised that the land to the south east of the site was not in the ownership of the applicant.
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P/2017/1125 Land adjacent to Cae Bryn Derwen, Brynderwen, Abermule, SY15 6JX PDF 172 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 316431.5 295155.7
Valid Date: 02/10/2017
Officer: Rachel Mulholland
Community Council: Abermule Community Council
Applicant: Mr A Evans, 57 Dol Hir, Abermule, Powys, SY18 6JS
Location: Land adjacent to Cae Bryn Derwen, Brynderwen, Abermule, SY15 6JX
Proposal: Full: Erection of new dwelling and detached garage, creation of parking area and all associated works.
Application Type: Application for Full Planning Permission
Concerns were raised about development creep outside of the development boundary.
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P/2017/0450 Greenacres Garden Centre, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5PL PDF 171 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 305271.91 259253.31
Valid Date: 24/04/2017
Officer: Thomas Goodman
Community Council: Disserth and Trecoed Community Council
Applicant: Mr Ken Bentley, Greenacres Garden Centre, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5PL
Location: Greenacres Garden Centre, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5PL
Proposal: Outline - Erection of four dwellings and associated works - some matters reserved
Application Type: Application for Outline Planning Permission
In response to concerns raised about settlement creep and the blurring of the distinction between settlements, the Professional Lead Development Management accepted that this was ribbon development but this was a brownfield site. In addition, the applicant had agreed to include an affordable dwelling in the development, which contributed towards this site being sustainable.
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P/2017/0970 Llwyn Y Rhedyn, Station Road, Lanfyllin, Powys SY22 5DE PDF 99 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref:
Valid Date: 11/09/2017
Officer: Eddie Hrustanovic
Community Council: Llanfyllin Community Council
Applicant: Powys County Council
Location: Llwyn Y Rhedyn, Station Road, Lanfyllin, Powys SY22 5DE
Proposal: Creation of new car parking arrangement and footway
Application Type: Application for Full Planning Permission
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HEDG/2017/0006 Land near Chapel, Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Powys PDF 94 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Grid Ref: 280830.11 297440.64
Valid Date: 05/10/2017
Officer: Luke Jones
Community Council: Cadfach Community Council
Applicant: Powys County Council
Location: Land near Chapel, Aberhosan, Machynlleth, Powys
Proposal: Hedgerow removal application
Application Type: Application for Hedgerow Removal Notice
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Decisions of the Head of Regeneration and Regulatory Services on Delegated Applications PDF 73 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 9 November and 30 November 2017.
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Local Access Forum [LAF] - appointment of a Council representative PDF 82 KB To consider the appointment of a member to the Powys Local Access Forum. Minutes: The Committee noted that this item would be considered as the first item of the next meeting.
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