Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from County Councillors D Jones and E Vaughan.

To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 1 October 2020 as a correct record.

The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 1 October 2020.

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.

(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.

To consider the reports of the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection and to make any necessary decisions thereon.

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection (copies filed with the signed minutes).

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

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

Grid Ref:                   E: 289141 N: 245083         

Valid Date:               18/12/2019   

Community Council: LlangammarchCommunity Council

Applicant:     Col (retd) T Van Rees                    

Location:  Pantoityn, Tirabad, Llangammarch Wells, LD4 4DP        

Proposal:Conversion of barns to two dwellings, removal of nearby agricultural sheds, installation of sewage treatment plant and associated works                   

Application Type:  Full application        

The Planning Officer advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application the conditions were those contained in the Update report.

In response to a question the Planning Officer confirmed that Condition 10 removed permitted development rights.  The Committee noted that the policy framework allows for the conversion of more modern buildings.  The Planning Officer advised that the landscaping scheme provided details of the specific, largely native plants and species.  The Committee noted that amenity issues had been considered.

It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer in the Update report.  County Councillor P Pritchard advised he would not vote, as he was not present for the whole discussion on the application.

To receive for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection under delegated powers.

The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection during the period between 23 September 2020 - 14 October 2020 and 15 October 2020 – 3 November 2020.

To receive any declarations of interest in respect of the next item.

County Councillor H Williams declared an interest in the following item as he had been involved in pursuing the changes proposed over a number of years.  He would not take part in the discussion due to his pre-determined position.

County Councillor R Williams advised that he was a member of the Powys Local Access Forum.  The Professional Lead - Countryside Access & Recreation advised that Councillor Williams was appointed by the Committee to the Forum.  The Forum advises on policy issues and does not consider individual cases and is not a decision making body.  The Solicitor advised that Councillor R Williams could participate in the decision making process.

To consider the report.

The Committee considered the report regarding the proposed new public path Orders for bridleway 75, footpaths 3, 6, 56 and 71 Ystradgynlais; abandonment of 2008 public path Orders.

It was moved and duly seconded to approve the new public path order and abandonment of the 2008 package of diversion and extinguishment Orders as recommended by the officer.  County Councillor E M Jones advised he would not vote, as he had lost connection during the presentation.