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PLANNING COMMITTEE

MINUTES of a meeting held on 25^th April, 2007.

Present: Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillor Ms. R.M. Birch (Vice-Chairman); Councillors R.J. Bertin, G.A. Cox, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, M.R. Harvey, F.T. Johnson, Mrs. M. Kelly Owen, G.C. Kemp, A.G. Powell, Mrs. A.J. Preston, Mrs. M. Randall, W.C. Vaughan, A. J. Williams and M.R. Wilson.

1062 APOLOGY FOR ABSENCE -

This was received from Councillor Mrs. M.E.J. Birch.

1063 MINUTES -

RESOLVED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 28^th March, 2007 be approved as a correct record.

1064 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST -

Councillor F.T. Johnson

Agenda Item No. 14 and Planning application 2006/01771/FUL - Owner of properties at Pencoedtre Village.

Councillor G.C. Kemp

Planning application 2007/00031/FUL - Engaged in employment with applicant.

Councillor Mrs. M. Randall

Planning application 2007/00048/FUL - Cabinet Member.

Councillor W.C. Vaughan

Planning application 2007/00048/FUL - School Governor.

1065 VALE OF GLAMORGAN CONSERVATION ADVISORY GROUP -

The following report of a meeting held on 11^th April, 2007 was submitted:

Present: Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Mrs. P. Goodwin (Pride in Barry); Mrs. E. Jervis (Wenvoe History Group); Mr. A.H. Jones (Barry Preservation Society); and Mr. D. Matthews (Dinas Powys Community Council); Mr. G. Robertson (Penarth Society); and Mrs. S. Taylor (Llancarfan Society).

Officers: Mrs. J. Crofts and Ms. J.L. Pugh.

(a) Apologies for absence -

These were received from Councillor Ms. R.M. Birch and Mr. M. Jones (Llantwit Major Local History Society).

(b) Minutes -

AGREED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 21^st February, 2007 be agreed.

(c) Information Feedback -

AGREED - T H A T the feedback on the following applications, previously considered by the Group, be noted:

2007/00035/FUL	Proposed extension to include downstairs WC and utility area with first floor en-suite accommodation to master bedroom – Bondehurst, Greenfield Way, Cowbridge. This application was approved on 22^nd March, 2007.
2006/00783/FUL	First floor extension - Limes Gate Cottage, The Limes, Cowbridge. This application was approved on 22^nd March, 2007
2006/01792/FUL	Two storey extension – 14 Duffryn Close, St. Nicholas. This application was refused on 22^nd March, 2007.
2006/01546/FUL	Construction of a new residential dwelling - site at the Drope, Vale of Glamorgan. This application was refused on 22^nd March, 2007.

(d) Application in Conservation Areas -

Dinas Powys

2007/00217/FUL Received on 15^th February, 2007.

CPG (Wales) PLC., Llantrisant Road, Llantrisant, CF72 8PG

David Preece, DipArch RIBA, 44 Seabank, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 3AR

Wesley Hall Site, Station Road, Dinas Powys

Provision of 15 no. apartments (14 no. 2 bed and 1 no. 1 bed) and 1 no. 3 bedroom house with on site parking and provision of access road.

RECOMMENDED – REFUSAL - The Group felt that the proposal would neither preserve nor enhance the character of the Conservation Area, being over-development of the site and of inappropriate scale and design. The Group also noted that the proposal would result in a considerable loss of amenity space to properties abutting the site, thereby reducing the openness of the area. The Group also expressed concern at the unauthorised removal of trees from the site – in response to which the Planning Officer confirmed that the matter was being addressed.

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RESOLVED - T H A T the report be noted.

1066 SITE INSPECTIONS (DLPPHS) -

RESOLVED - T H A T the attendance of the following Members at the site indicated below on 28^th March, 2007 be noted:

Vacant land at the corner of Vere Street and Harvey Street, Barry

Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, F.T. Johnson and Mrs A.J. Preston.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors R.J. Bertin, E. Hacker, Mrs. M. Randall and A.J. Williams.

1067 VALE OF GLAMORGAN CONSERVATION ADVISORY GROUP: PROPOSED TIMETABLE OF MEETINGS FOR 2007/08 (DLPPHS) -

RESOLVED - T H A T the following timetable of meetings be approved:

2007

31^st May (Thursday)

28^th June (Thursday)

26^th July (Thursday)

30^th August (Thursday)

13^th September (Thursday)

4^th October (Thursday)

1^st November (Thursday)

29^th November Thursday)

2008

3^rd January (Thursday)

24^th January (Thursday)

20^th February (Wednesday)

20^th March (Thursday)

16^th April (Wednesday).

1068 BUILDING REGULATION APPLICATIONS AND OTHER BUILDING CONTROL MATTERS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR UNDER DELEGATED POWERS (DEER) -

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the determination of building applications as listed in the report be noted.

(2) T H A T the service of notices under the Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2000 and Section 32 of the Building Act 1994, as listed in the report, be noted.

1069 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR UNDER DELEGATED POWERS (DEER) -

RESOLVED - T H A T the report on the following applications determined under delegated powers be noted:

Decision Codes

A - Approved

C - Unclear if permitted (PN)

F - Prior approval required (PN)

H - Allowed : Agricultural Condition Imposed : Appeals

J - Determined by NAfW

L - Approved AND refused (LAW)

P - Permittal (OBS - no objections)

R - Refused

O - Outstanding (approved subject to the approval of Cadw OR to a prior agreement)

B - No observations (OBS)

E Split Decision

G - Approved the further information following “F” above (PN)

N - Non permittal (OBS - objections)

Q - Referred to Secretary of State for Wales (HAZ)

S - Special observations (OBS)

U - Undetermined

V - Variation of condition(s) approved

2006/00783/FUL

Limes Gate Cottage, The Limes, Cowbridge

First floor extension

2006/01010/FUL

45, Salop Street, Penarth

Replacement domestic outbuilding (amended design)

2006/01546/FUL

Site at the Drope, Drope Road, Vale of Glamorgan

Construction of a new residential dwelling.

2007/00150/FUL

72, Clos yr Wylan, Barry Island

Balcony to first floor to front elevation comprising of timber, glass and stainless steel

2007/00151/FUL

74, Clos yr Wylan, Barry Island

Timber first floor balcony to front and balustrading to comprise of timber, glass and stainless steel

2006/01765/LBC

Grove House, Llwynrhyddid, Hensol

Proposed alterations to existing farmhouse and extension to form utility and garden room

2006/01711/OUT

Rear garden of 2, Hinchsliff Avenue, Barry

Construction of a detached three bedroom dwelling

2006/01668/FUL

(Inside Old Bench Space), Broad Street, Barry

Installation of postman's security container

2006/01733/FUL

Land at Eastbrook, Dinas Powys

Renewal of planning approval 01/01079/FUL - Proposed detached dwelling and associated car parking

2006/01764/LBC

The Old Custom House, 41, Dock View Road, Barry

Refurbishment and adaption of existing offices to provide ten (10) flats with associated repairs

2006/01718/FUL

Duffryn House, Welsh St. Donats

Proposed extensions to existing dwelling, comprising new garage with accommodation in roof space over (north wing) and new swimming pool/sun room with guest suite above (s.e. corner)

2006/01731/FUL

15, Heol Eryr Mor, Barry Island

Two storey rear extension with attic conversion and extra parking spaces on land opposite

2007/00138/FUL

13, Rhoose Road, Rhoose

Proposed alterations to existing front elevation

2007/00073/FUL

10, Penmark Farm, Penmark

Erection of conservatory to the rear of the property

2007/00104/FUL

Going Places, 1, Tynewydd Road, Barry

Installation of automated teller machine

2007/00105/ADV

Going Places, 1, Tynewydd Road, Barry

Installation of illuminated sign

2006/01777/FUL

64, Stanwell Road, Penarth

Remove garage and re-instate boundary wall to rear garden/lane boundary

2007/00074/FUL

10, Penmark Farm, Penmark

Erect a Pvcu conservatory to the front of the property

2007/00071/ADV

Brooklands Retail Park, Port Road, Wenvoe

X2, 6 sheet poster display panels

2006/01792/FUL

14, Duffryn Close, St. Nicholas

Two storey extension

2006/01833/FUL

76, South Road, Sully

Small infill rear extension. New first floor extension replacing rear dormer. Re-position garage

2007/00116/FUL

Maerdy Newydd Farm, Greenway Road, Bonvilston

Exercise area

2007/00033/ADV

10 and 11, Broad Street, Barry

Shop sign (restaurant)

2007/00035/FUL

Bondehurst, Greenfield Way, Cowbridge

Proposed extension to include down stairs wc and utility area with first floor ensuite accommodation to master bedroom

2007/00097/FUL

10, Craig Yr Eos Road, Ogmore By Sea

Single storey rear extension

2007/00041/FUL

Ivy Cottage, 2, Cog Road, Sully

Proposed extension to rear

2007/00096/FUL

Barn next to Germonds Farm, Welsh St. Donats

Temporary mobile home living accommodation during build/conversion of adjacent barn

2007/00047/FUL

26, Greenway Close, Llandough

Loft conversion with rear dormer

2007/00051/FUL

The Old Farmhouse, Broadway, Llanblethian

Two storey extension to rear

2007/00055/FUL

High Peak, Penylan, Cowbridge

Small extensions, garage conversion and proposed stable block

2007/00124/FUL

54, Rhoose Road, Rhoose

Formation of habitable room in roofspace with side dormer extension

2007/00061/FUL

12, Fonmon Park Road, Rhoose

Garage extension and conversion to form kitchen

2007/00072/FUL

21, Smithies Avenue, Sully

First floor rear extension and attic conversion

2007/00086/OUT

Land between Nos 23 and 24, Eagle Road, St Athan West Camp St Athan

Renwal of outline planning permission for 04/00997/OUT-Residential Developement

2007/00095/FUL

Tesco Store, Culverhouse Cross

Installation of ATM pod

2007/00100/FUL

3, Church Row, St. Nicholas

First floor rear extension to provide a bathroom and demolition of front porch

2007/00106/FUL

47, Cog Road, Sully

Loft conversion with dormer to rear

2007/00108/FUL

101, Broad Street, Barry

Increase size of rear bathroom extension to provide facilities for disabled child (amendment to application 2006/000976/FUL)

2007/00112/FUL

24, St. Davids Crescent, Penarth

Demolish flat roofed outhouse, side elevation construct single storey kitchen and living room extension

2007/00176/FUL

24, Cowslip Drive, Penarth

Loft conversion into bedroom with rear dormer

2007/00182/FUL

11, Liscum Way, Barry

Ground floor rear kitchen extension and new conservatory

2007/00119/FUL

4, Church Crescent, St. Hillary, Cowbridge

Single storey rear garden room

2007/00135/FUL

40, Cae Leon, Barry

Single storey annex extension

2007/00137/FUL

The Old Rectory, Bonvilston

Two storey extension with single storey extension

2007/00144/FUL

Min y Coed, Llandough

Ground and first floor extensions and alterations

2007/00154/FUL

Pentwyn, Ystradowen

Alterations

2007/00161/FUL

15, Windsor Close, Llantwit Major

Proposed conservatory to rear

2007/00168/OUT

Wenvoe Service Station, Wenvoe

Renewal of outline permission 04/00515/OUT for two dwellings

2007/00169/FUL

75, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major

Two storey side extension

2007/00209/FUL

113, Port Road West, Barry

Garage

2007/00212/FUL

Hood Road goods shed site, The Waterfront, Barry

Change of use to allow Circus and associated events

2007/00180/FUL

5, Llwyn David, Barry

Conversion of existing garage into living room and store room

2007/00192/FUL

12, Village Farm, Bonvilston

Single storey conservatory extension and first floor bedroom/ ensuite extension with lobby area to ground floor

2007/00211/LBC

Lloyds TSB Bank, 1, Windsor Road, Penarth

Existing swing sign and external lettering to be replaced with new design

2006/01778/FUL

4, Paget Road, Penarth

Renewal and enlargement of first and second floor front windows. Two storey rear extension, formation of dormer to roof. Block infill to form enclosed garage.

2006/01835/FUL

Vale Garage, The Herberts, St. Mary Church, Cowbridge

Extension of existing temporary change of use from 14/10/07 to 14/07/08 to allow a delay in the filming of the final series

2006/01837/FUL

Vianshill Farm, St. Nicholas

Agricultural improvement operations

2007/00149/FUL

Ship Hotel, Harbour Road,

Proposed new shelter with aluminium and glass roof

2007/00140/FUL

18, Heol Broadland, Barry

Conservatory and garage conversion

2007/00191/FUL

27, Hawthorn Road, Barry

Single storey rear extension

2007/00230/FUL

24, Pontypridd Road, Barry

Single storey rear extension

2007/00265/OBS

Land at Cardiff Bay Barrage, Grangetown, Cardiff

New cafe

2006/01106/FUL

Morfa Farm, Morfa Lane, Llantwit Major

Variation to existing approval 03/01298/FUL to retain former dairy building and former Hay barn (due to be demolished) and convert buildings to provide ancillary residential accommodation as well as minor modifications to converted main barn

2006/01197/FUL

Land to rear of 51, Fontygary Road, Rhoose

Construction of a single chalet bungalow

2006/01350/FUL

59, Colcot Road, Barry

Change of use from hotel to childrens nursery

2006/01464/FUL

30, Aberaeron Close, Barry

Increase in height to an existing wall to 1.8m

2006/01759/FUL

Access road to West Point Industrial Estate, (off Penarth Road), Cardiff

Alteration to existing access

2006/01823/FUL

Pen-y-Bryn, Penylan Road, St. Brides Major

Proposed extension

2007/00015/FUL

9, Smithies Avenue, Sully

Refurbishment and extension to loft space incoporating dormers and balcony to bungalow

2007/00045/FUL

68, Plymouth Road, Penarth

First floor side extension - revised application

2007/00059/FUL

Barry East Storm Pumping Station, off Wimbourne Road, Barry

Modifications to the sewer network

2007/00076/FUL

The Oystercatcher, Terra Nova Way, Penarth

Proposed new covered terrace for use of patrons of the Public House

2007/00080/FUL

Barclays Bank Plc, Commercial Street, Llantwit Major

Improvements to first floor fire escape

2007/00083/LBC

Barry Yacht Club Limited, The Pierhead, Barry Docks

Create new doorway in west elevation and construct new walkway to facilitate disabled persons access to clubhouse. Change lettering on existing signboard to read Barry Yacht Club

2007/00110/FUL

Ty Canol, Graig Penllyn (Plot 1)

Five bedroom detached house and external works

2007/00115/FUL

105, Arlington Road, Sully

Erection of small wind turbine on side of house over driveway

2007/00117/FUL

6, Meadowside, Penarth

Single storey extension

2007/00118/FUL

1, Sheepcourt Cottages, Bonvilston

Conversion of existing stable and tack room to proprietor's private accommodation for his personal visitors

2007/00120/FUL

236, Barry Road, Barry

First floor bathroom and dressing room extension

2007/00146/FUL

34, Tresillian Close, Llantwit Major

Ground floor rear extension to form garden room and utility/wc

2007/00156/FUL

Former Daewoo Showroom, Copthorne Way, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff

Change of use of former car dealership to Peter Alan headquarters and training centre plus document and deed storage faciity

2007/00158/FUL

7, Charles Place, The Knap, Barry

Loft conversion and internal alterations

2007/00163/FUL

8, Cliff Parade, Penarth

Repositioning of existing garage approved under prior planning permission

2007/00164/FUL

17, Badgers Brook Drive, Ystradowen

Front porch

2007/00175/FUL

Glen Esk, 53, Craig Yr Eos Road, Ogmore By Sea

Alterations to existing dormer construction demolition of existing garage-rebuild as internal structure

2007/00178/FUL

35, Highwalls Avenue, Dinas Powys

Single storey rear and side extension

2007/00193/FUL

White Farm House, Leckwith

First floor extension and porch

2007/00195/FUL

Penarth Ex-servicemans Club, 69 Windsor Road, Penarth

To erect a free standing canopy providing shelter for club members wishing to smoke outside

2007/00199/FUL

Spar, 369-371, Barry Road, Barry

Installation of ATM cash machine and bollards

2007/00201/FUL

19, Glebeland Place, St Athan

Single storey side and rear extension comprising of a kitchen, utility, playroom, bedroom and ensuite bathroom

2007/00202/FUL

14, Dingle Road, Penarth

Loft conversion with dormers to rear

2007/00204/FUL

House adjacent to New Breach Farm, Cowbridge

Extensions to existing dwelling

2007/00210/FUL

102, Cornerswell Road, Penarth

A garage

2007/00213/FUL

30, Purcell Road, Penarth

Amendments to first floor extension approved under planning permission reference 05/00802/FUL

2007/00220/FUL

Unit 3, Waterfront Retail Park, Heol Ceiniog, Barry

Alterations to rear goods in entrance comprising renewal of existing roller shutter door and 2 no. new doors, install new mezzanine floor over existing stockroom

2007/00227/FUL

3, Willows Crescent, Barry

Conversion of garage to study and first floor bedroom extension

2007/00228/FUL

59, Plymouth Road, Penarth

Demolish existing conservatory and reconstruct. Demolish existing garage and reconstruct. Canopy to rear, store to rear of garage

2007/00245/FUL

The Pelican In Her Piety, Ogmore, nr Bridgend

Timber frame garden structure

2007/00248/LBC

Barry Cenotaph, Outside Barry Memorial Hall, Gladstone Road, Barry

Conservation, repair and enhancement of the Cenotaph and its setting: stone cleaning and repair, new fixings, new paving and works to surrounding trees and new lighting scheme

2007/00249/FUL

23, Grange Gardens, Llantwit Major

Rear single storey extension to enlarge dining/kitchen and utility. Front extension to enlarge/garage

2007/00251/FUL

4, Chaucer Close, Penarth

2 storey side extension to accommodate lounge/cloakroom and bathroom

2007/00270/FUL

127, Port Road West, Barry

Double storey extension and new double garage

2007/00272/FUL

97, St. Davids Crescent, Penarth

1st floor extension to side of dwelling and loft conversion

2007/00276/FUL

8, Charter Avenue, Barry

Double storey side extension

2007/00298/ADV

Mount Sorrel Hotel, Porthkerry Road, Barry

Two banner signs

2007/00321/FUL

2, Beggars Pound, St. Athan

Renewal of planning permission 01/01287/Ful for single storey extension for kitchen and garage

2006/00878/FUL

Stourbridge House, Llysworney

New vehicular access and change of use of land to garden

2006/01744/FUL

St. Andrews, West Farm Road, Ogmore By Sea

Detached garage and porch to front

2006/01789/FUL

Paradwys, Llanquian Road, Aberthin

Extension of an existing dwelling

2007/00029/LAW

Stable Cottage, Penmaen, Treguff, St. Mary Church

Continued use of dormitory block as approved under 98/00650/FUL as a seperate dwelling known at Stable Cottage

2007/00142/FUL

Longmead, Twyncyn, Dinas Powys

Single storey side extension with basement garage

2007/00147/FUL

9, Powys Gardens, Dinas Powys

Single storey kitchen, shower room and lounge extension

2007/00153/FUL

Springhill, St. Hilary

Single storey wooden field shelter on metal skids, resting on concrete slab base

2007/00188/FUL

13, Rhoose Road, Rhoose

Proposed rear alterations and extension

2007/00198/FUL

18, York Place, Barry

Two storey rear extension

2007/00203/FUL

18, Heol Leubren, Pencoedtre Village, Barry

Change of use of garage to hairdressing studio

2007/00205/FUL

20, Cwlwm Cariad, Pencoedtre, Barry

Proposed single storey extension to rear of property

2007/00214/FUL

Land to rear of 37, Thistle Close, Barry

Land to be used as a garden

2007/00218/FUL

13, Brookside, Treoes, Bridgend

New two storey extension, with attached garage and utility room

2007/00225/ADV

The Captains Wife, Beach Road, Swanbridge

New brewery signage

2007/00235/FUL

Tesco Store, Culverhouse Cross

Erection of entrance lobby

2007/00236/FUL

Chase Farm, Frampton, Llantwit Major

Open porch and clean up area

2007/00239/FUL

2, Badgers Brook Close, Ystradowen

Construct new single storey garden room to rear of garage

2007/00261/FUL

Cardiff International Airport, Rhoose

Proposed new passenger walkway, pre board zones and apron offices

2007/00275/FUL

Twmbarlwm, Grove Road, Llandow

1/2 storey rear extension-including kitchen expansion and new family room to ground floor. New master bedroom and ensuite and new study/bedroom to first floor

2007/00284/FUL

4, Railway Terrace, Penarth

Single storey extension to rear

2007/00285/FUL

2, Heol Dewi Sant, Barry

Two storey extension to side of dwelling

2007/00324/FUL

Ground Floor Retail Shop at 102, Glebe Street, Penarth

Change of use of the premises from an opticians to retail sale and hire of goods

1070 APPEALS (DEER) -

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the list of appeals received and decisions concerning appeals from the refusal of the Council to grant planning permission or in respect of enforcement action as detailed in the report be noted.

(2) T H A T the statistics relating to appeals for April 2006 to March 2007 and the list of forthcoming hearings and public inquiries as detailed in the report be noted.

(3) T H A T, in respect of the site at Elm Grove House, Dinas Powys, the Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services be authorised to progress action under Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and Sections 72 - 79 of the Building Act 1984 to ensure that improvement in the condition and visual appearance and integrity of the property, in accordance with the schedule of works to be attached to any legal Notice, in order to ensure that the building did not deteriorate further and to ensure compliance with Policies ENV20, ENV21 and ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

1071 TREES (DEER) -

RESOLVED - T H A T the report on the following applications determined by the Director under delegated powers be noted:

Decision Codes

A - Approved

E Split Decision

R - Refused

2007/00145/TPO

Bridge House, Llancarfan

Crown reduction of 25% to Horse Chestnut and removal of some lower branches.

2007/00174/TPO

3, Archer Road, Penarth

Fell mature Blue Atlas Cedar

2007/00255/TCA

Rear of 4, Maes-y-Felin, Llandow

To crown lift to a height of no more than 4.5 metres and remove dead wood from 3 Ash trees and remove multiple stems of 2 Sycamores down to one main stem.

2007/00280/TCA

The Old Mill, Llancarfan

Fell Conifers

2007/00254/TCA

Church House, 14, Old Port Road, Wenvoe

Lop Beech (multi-stemmed)

2007/00256/TPO

Front garden 5, Old Port Road, Wenvoe

Fell Ash and Sycamore and nearby self-sown young trees

2007/00266/TPO

16, Maes Glas, Barry

Reduce crown by 2m and prune to rebalance crown, sever ivy at base

2007/00279/TPO

5, Tarrws Close, Wenvoe

Reduce limbs (x2) by 3-4m, crown lift to 5.0m.

2007/00306/TCA

Gully to rear of 18, Le Sor Hill, Peterston Super Ely

Prune lateral branch and carry out 2m reduction to surrounding branches of Oak tree within gully

2007/00278/TCA

Back perimeter of rear garden,14, The Broad Shoard. Cowbridge

Crown reduction to Oak by 30% and fell

Sycamore

2007/00352/TCA

38, The Verlands, Cowbridge

To clear fell 2 Elm trees

1072 ENFORCEMENT ACTION: LAND FORMING PART OF PANT WILKIN AND PWLL Y DARREN FARMS, LLANQUIAN ROAD, ABERTHIN: UNAUTHORISED QUARRYING OPERATIONS (DEER) -

The complaint received by the Local Planning Authority in November 2006 alleging that major works of excavation were ongoing on land to the immediate rear of the St. Hilary Television Transmitting Station had been investigated. On investigation, it had been observed that two distinct areas of the land were actively in the process of being excavated to depths varying between 2 metres and as deep as possible 7 metres. On researching the planning history of the site, it was noted that a recent September 2005 grant of consent had been issued for a larger agricultural building, the implementation of which would have first required the excavation of up to 7 metres of the ground to create a level plane from which to build off. That approval was for a building in the general area of the larger of the two current sites of stone extraction operations. Also, the previous approval had been issued under the Agricultural Prior Notification application procedures in October 2001 for the removal of a so-called high spot in the same field. However, it was considered that the approval was not so obviously in the area of the second of the two extraction operations.

It was, therefore, concluded that whilst planning permissions and approvals had been issued for works which either specifically consented to the removal and / or regarding of material (the removal of a high spot) or by implication require the removal of material before development could take place, the proposed agricultural building, the operations observed were either not in the area of those approvals or had fallen by virtue of the rule of “condition precedence” wherein planning case law now directed that where a condition required further details to be submitted prior to commencement of development, and such details had not been submitted, the Council could view the planning permission as not having been implemented. In addition to the above issues, however, it was further evident that the extraction operations had gone well beyond the approved plans. In the case of the lesser of the two extraction voids, whilst the applicant subsequently claimed at a later site meeting that the PNA approval covered those operations, it was evident that not only are those estimated to extend some 100 metres beyond that approval and over a much wider area, the submitted plans only indicated the removal of a high spot of land and not any substantive excavations into the ground. It was noted that during a recent site inspection, that void was now being back-filled, possibly with imported material.

Given the above, it was considered that the works of excavation and back-filling were all unauthorised and the pursuit of legal action was required.

RESOLVED - T H A T the Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services be authorised to take all necessary action, including action under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, including, authority to issue a Stop Notice if deemed necessary to ensure:

· the cessation of all stone extraction / quarrying operations;

· the cessation of the importation, depositing, stock piling and tipping of any form of waste materials to include stone, soils, spoils, woods, metals, plastics, hardcore, rubble and green wastes;

· the cessation of the removal of any extracted stone materials off-site, including any processed or crushed stone.

Reason for decision

In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, the extraction of stone and the back-filling of the voids resulting from those operations cannot be justified for any purposes of agriculture or forestry and, as such, is seen as being contrary to Policies ENV1, ENV2 and ENV10 of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996 - 2011.

1073 GENERAL PLANNING MATTERS: PROPOSAL TO CONFIRM A TREE PRESERVATION ORDER: LAND EAST OF PEN-Y-LAN VILLAGE, COWBRIDGE (DEER) -

The report pertained to native deciduous trees which together formed a copse growing on a steep escarpment and spreading into lower land at the edge of a small paddock; also included was a free standing mature Oak in the neighbouring paddock. Concerns had been raised initially by a resident that work was being carried out on the free standing Oak and a site visit confirmed the importance of the trees to the visual amenity of the area. The landowner had been informed that a Tree Preservation Order was being considered and subsequently several Ash trees were felled. A Tree Preservation Order was subsequently served on the landowner and occupiers of the nearby residential property notified. Since serving the TPO, a further site meeting had taken place with the landowner present where, for the purposes of the TPO, a boundary was set and agreed.

RESOLVED - T H A T the Tree Preservation Order referred to above be confirmed.

Reason for decision

To safeguard the future of the trees and the visual amenity of the area.

1074 PLANNING APPLICATIONS (DEER) -

Having considered the following applications for planning permission and, where necessary, the observations of interested parties, it was

RESOLVED - T H A T pursuant to the powers delegated to the Committee, the following applications be decided as indicated and any other necessary action taken:

2005/01962/FUL Received on 21^st December, 2005

P.47

S.W. Developments Limited, Church Farm, Clemenstone, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7PZ

AWA Grove Architects and Planning Supervisors 8, The Paddock, Lisvane, Cardiff, CF14 0AY

Church Farm Barns, Church Farm, Clemenstone

Conversion of four listed single storey pitched roof stone barns into residential accommodation to be used for holiday letting purposes only.

APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission.

Reason:

To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. This consent shall only relate to the amended plans reference Drawing Nos. AWA/1271/45; 50 - 61 and 65 received on 10 October 2006 and the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with these details.

Reason:

To ensure a satisfactory form of development and for the avoidance of doubt as to the approved plans.

3. The accommodation hereby approved shall be used or occupied solely as holiday let accommodation only and not as permanent dwellings.

Reason:

The site is not suitable for permanent residential accommodation being contrary to Policies ENV8 - Small Scale Rural Conversions, ENV17 - Protection of the Built and Historic Environment and Strategic Polices 2 and 8 of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996-2011.

4. A register, which shall include details of the guests staying at the premises hereby approved, including their home addresses, shall be retained and made available to the Local Planning Authority on request.

Reason:

To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the nature of the use in accordance with Policy ENV1 - Development in the Countryside of the Unitary Development Plan.

5. The vehicular access and on-site car parking as indicated on Drawing No. AWA/1271/45 amended plans, received 10 October 2006, shall be fully implemented before the first beneficial occupation of any one of the holiday lets hereby approved and shall thereafter be retained and maintained for the exclusive use of the holiday accommodation hereby permitted.

Reason:

In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies ENV8 - Small Scale Rural Conversions and ENV27 - Design of New Developments of the Unitary Development Plan.

6. The stone boundary wall on the frontage of the site with the highway, either side of the proposed vehicular access, shall be retained and repaired to a height no greater than 0.9m above the carriageway channel edge.

Reason:

In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies ENV8 - Small Scale Rural Conversions and ENV27 - Design of New Developments of the Unitary Development Plan.

7. The development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with the recommendations of the Ecology Report dated October 2006 and additional mitigation measures dated February 2007, prepared by David Clements Ecology Limited, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:

In the interests of wildlife protection in accordance wth Policy ENV16 - Protected Species of the Unitary Development Plan.

8. Full details of a scheme for the foul drainage of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the approved scheme shall be fully implemented in accordance with the approved details before the first beneficial occupation of any one of the holiday lets hereby permitted.

Reason:

To ensure satisfactory drainage of the site in accordance with Policy ENV27 - Design of New Developments of the Unitary Development Plan.

9. A landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the first beneficial occupation of any one of the holiday lets hereby permitted which shall include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land and details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development.

Reason:

To safeguard local visual amenities, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2006/01322/FUL Received on 25 September 2006

P. 56

Rocketfine Limited, P.O. Box 294, Tarporley, CN6 9WQ ,

A. T. Lloyd-Haydock 45, Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancs., BB2 6AE

Land to the rear of Daniel Street, Barry

Erection of housing development, flats and associated site works (4 flats and 16 houses, total 20 units).

REFUSED (Written Representations)

The proposed residential development represents an insensitive over-development of the site which fails to meet the Local Planning Authority's adopted standards for the provision of amenity space and on-site parking, representing an overbearing and unneighbourly development which adversely affects the privacy and amenities reasonably expected to be enjoyed by residents of adjoining properties. Accordingly the development is considered to be contrary to Policies HOUS8 'Residential Development Criteria' and ENV27 'Design of New Developments' of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996-2011 and the Council's adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance 'Amenity Standards' and Car Parking Guidelines.

2006/01491/FUL Received on 23 October 2006

P. 61

Mr. Paul Llewellyn, Old Beaupre Farm, St. Hilary, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7LT

Chris J. Morgan, 13, Merthyr Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4LA

Land formerly part of Rectory Farm, Llandough

Agricultural dwelling - resubmission of application 05/01712/FUL.

DEFERRED for a site visit.

2006/01763/FUL Received on 8 December 2006

P. 65

Vale Clinic, C/o Agent.

Hepher Dixon, Sophia House, 28, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LJ

ITV Wales, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff

Conversion and change of use of 8,300 sq. ft. of vacant office space to provide D1 health clinic.

RESOLVED – T H A T subject to the interested parties first entering into a binding Section 106 Legal Agreement with the Council to ensure financial contributions for public transport improvements in accordance with the report, which Section 106 Agreement was also to include the standard clause requiring the payment of a fee set at the minimum charge of £150, the application be approved.

APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission.

Reason:

To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The Health Clinic shall be used only for the purpose(s) specified in the application and for no other purpose whatsoever, including any other purpose in Class D1 of the schedule of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument amending, revoking or re-enacting that Order.

Reason:

To control the precise nature of the use of the site, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

3. No part of the development hereby approved shall be brought into beneficial use until such time as the parking areas, including all associated access and turning areas, have been laid out in full accordance with the details shown on Drawing. No 5 and the parking, access and turning areas shall thereafter be so retained at all times to serve the development hereby approved.

Reason:

To ensure the provision on site of parking and turning facilities to serve the development in the interests of highway safety, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

4. Details of the exact nature, hours of operation and location of the proposed mobile X-Ray unit shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority prior to the Health Clinic hereby approved being brought into beneficial use.

Reason:

In the interests of parking provision and to ensure compliance with Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

5. Prior to the beneficial occupation of the development hereby approved, a site specific travel plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Local Planning Authority to promote sustainable travel. The Travel Plan shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme.

Reason:

To promote sustainable transport in accordance with the Unitary Development Plan Policy 2 and Planning Policy Wales and TAN 8 (Transport).

2006/01771/FUL Received on 12 December 2006

P. 73

Barratt Homes Limited, Oak House, Village Way, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7NE

Boyer Planning, 1B, Oak Tree Court, Mulberry Drive, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff, CF23 8RS

Land at Suran-Y-Gog, Pencoedtre Village, Barry

Residential development (50 dwellings) and associated works.

DEFERRED for a site visit.

(Note: Councillor F.T. Johnson withdrew from the room during consideration of this matter).

2006/01802/FUL Received on 18 December 2006

P. 89

Tadcross Hotels (Barry) Ltd., C/o Agent

Custom Design, 124, High Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 7DT

The Royal Hotel, Barry Road, Barry

Conversion and extension of former Hotel to 18 no. 1 bedroom Residential Units.

RESOLVED - T H A T, subject to the applicants entering into a Section 106 Legal Agreement to ensure the necessary contributions in relation to public art and public transport, which Section 106 Legal Agreement was also to include the standard clause requiring the payment of a fee set at 20% of value of the planning application fee, the application be approved.

APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission.

Reason:

To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. This consent shall relate to the plans initially registered on 18 December, 2006 and the amended plans, Drawing No. 623/05, received on 5 March, 2007 and Drawing. No. 623/01 received on 26 March, 2007.

Reason:

To ensure a satisfactory form of development and for the avoidance of doubt as to the approved plans.

3. The new vehicular access and on-site car parking, as indicated on Drawing No. 623/01, amended plan received 26 March, 2007, shall be fully implemented before the first benefical occupation of any one of the residential units hereby permitted, and shall thereafter be maintained and retained within the site for use exclusively in connection with the development hereby permitted.

Reason:

In the interests of highway safety in accord with Policies HOUS8 - Residential Development Criteria and ENV27 - Design of New Developments of the Unitary Development Plan.

4. Notwithstanding the submitted plans further details showing cycle parking or bicycle storage space within the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority, with the agreed scheme being fully implemented upon the beneficial occupation of the first nine units of accommodation and thereafter being so retained at all times to serve the development hereby approved.

Reason:

In the interests of encouraging sustainable green transport in accord with Strategic Policy 7 of the Unitary Development Plan.

5. Samples of the external finishes shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before commencement of work on the new build element of the development hereby permitted. The development shall be implemented thereater in accordance with the agreed details.

Reason:

In the interests of visual amenity in accord with Policy ENV27 - Design of New Development of the Unitary Development Plan.

6. Further details of the new boundary to Main Street shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority and the development shall be implemented thereafter in accordance with the approved scheme before the first beneficial occupation of any one of the units hereby permitted.

Reason:

In the interests of visual amenity and highway safety in accord with Policy ENV27 - Design of New Developments of the Unitary Development Plan.

7. Details of the landscaping of the site shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before the first beneficial occupation of any one of the units hereby permitted,and the approved scheme shall be implemented during the first planting season following the completion of the development and thereafter any failures shall be replaced by specimens of a similar size and species for a period of five years.

Reason:

In the interests of visual amenity in accord with Policy ENV27 - Design of New Developments of the Unitary Development Plan.

2007/00031/FUL Received on 10 January 2007

P. 96

Mr. Hunter-Jarvie, C/o Agent

Andrew Parker Architect, Studio One, The Great Barn, Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6TR

The Armoury, 46, Eastgate, Cowbridge

Proposed garage with 1 bedroom accommodation over.

APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission.

Reason:

To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. This consent shall only relate to the amended plans reference 326/P/12 A received on 20 March 2007 and the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with these details.

Reason:

To ensure a satisfactory form of development and for the avoidance of doubt as to the approved plans.

3. The window in the north-west end elevation shall be fitted with obscure glazing at the time of the construction of the development hereby approved and prior to the first beneficial use of ancillary accommodation and shall thereafter be so maintained at all times.

Reason:

To ensure that the privacy and amenities of adjoining occupiers are safeguarded, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

4. No part of the development hereby approved shall be brought into beneficial use until such time as the parking areas, including all associated access and turning areas, have been laid out in full accordance with the details shown on plan reference 326/P/12 A and the parking, access and turning areas shall thereafter be so retained at all times to serve the development hereby approved.

Reason:

5. Full details of a scheme for foul and surface water drainage shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the approved scheme shall be fully implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the commencment of development on site.

Reason:

To ensure for the satisfactory drainage of the site and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

6. The self-contained residential unit hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as The Armoury, No. 46, Eastgate and not as independent living accommodation nor for any trade or business purpose.

Reason:

To avoid the creation of a separate unit of residential accommodation, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policies ENV27 and HOUS11 of the Unitary Development Plan.

7. Notwithstanding the terms of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 or any Order amending, revoking or re-enacting that Order, the garage hereby approved shall not be physically altered or used for any other purpose and shall be maintained at all times for the parking of private vehicles exclusively in connection with the development hereby permitted.

Reason:

To retain adequate off-street parking to serve the extended dwelling and to meet Policies ENV27 and TRAN10 of the Unitary Development Plan.

8. Details of the finished floor levels of the development in relation to existing and proposed ground levels shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any development on site.

Reason:

In the interests of local visual amenities and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

9. Details of the materials and colour of the external finishes of the proposed garage block and the design of the proposed garage door and velux rooflight shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.

Reason:

In the interests of local visual amenities and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policies ENV20 and ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

10. No development shall take place until the applicant has secured the implementation of a written programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which shall be submitted by the applicant and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the programme and scheme shall be fully implemented as defined in the approved details.

Reason:

To ensure that archaeological interest is protected and recorded and to ensure compliance with Policies ENV18 and ENV19 of the Unitary Development Plan.

11. A landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencment of works on site which shall include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land and details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development.

Reason:

To safeguard local visual amenities, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

12. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner; and any trees or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

Reason:

To ensure satisfactory maintenance of the landscaped area to ensure compliance with Policies ENV11 and ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

(Note: Councillor G.C. Kemp withdrew from the room during consideration of this matter).

2007/00048/FUL Received on 12 January 2007

P. 104

Kevin Hobbs and Sallie Heeley, 5, Station Road, Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 4DE

Holder Mathias Architects - Terry Morley, The Bonded Warehouse, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4HF

5, Station Road, Dinas Powys

Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of new two storey extension and assoicated works

APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission.

Reason:

To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. The two lower level windows in the proposed dormer shall be fitted with obscure glazing at the time of the construction of the development hereby approved and prior to the first beneficial use of the bedroom accommodation and shall thereafter be so maintained at all times.

Reason:

To ensure that the privacy and amenities of adjoining occupiers are safeguarded, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

3. The construction of the two lower level windows in the dormer development shall be installed as a non-opening window at the time of construction and shall be so maintained at all times.

Reason:

To ensure that the privacy and amenities of adjoining occupiers are safeguarded, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

4. Notwithstanding the submitted drawings details of a parking scheme to serve the development including two parking spaces and all associated turning areas, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; the approved scheme of parking shall be laid out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first beneficial use of No. 5, Station Road and shall thereafter be so retained at all times to serve the development hereby approved.

Reason:

To ensure the provision on-site of parking and turning facilities to serve the development in the interests of highway safety, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2007/00103/FUL Received on 25 January 2007

P. 110

Mr & Mrs A. K. Hamilton 27, Heol Peartree, Rhoose Point, CF62 3LB

27, Heol Peartree, Rhoose Point

Minor works consisting of: extending the existing low retaining side boundary wall around the front lawn and adding railing; new matching boundary wall and railings to opposite side of property to end level with house: Driveway gates level with house.

DEFERRED for a site visit.

2007/00157/FUL Received on 5 February 2007

P. 115

Mrs J. Osborne, 11, Greenlawns, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 9DX

8, Long Meadow Drive, Barry

Change of use from domestic dwelling (private) to small registered care home for 2 persons.

REFUSED (Informal Hearing)

(1) The proposed change of use of the dwelling to a commercial care home, in a predominately residential area, would be contrary to Policies HOUS10, TRAN10 and ENV27 of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996-2011 by reason of increased traffic, vehicle movements and general activity assocaited with the commercial use proposed to the detriment of the character of the residential area and the amenities of residents in the immediate vicinity.

2007/00160/FUL Received on 5 February 2007

P. 120

Mr. A. Franks, 16, Milton Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 2SW

25, Mountjoy Place, Penarth

Demolition of existing attached single storey garage and rear annexe. Construction of single storey rear extension and double storey side extension.

APPROVED subject to the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission.

Reason:

To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. This consent shall relate to the plans registered on 5 February 2007 other than where amended by plans reference 02 A received on 12 March 2007.

Reason:

To ensure a satisfactory form of development and for the avoidance of doubt as to the approved plans.

3. The window at first floor level in the side elevation of the extension shall be fitted with a non opening and obscurely glazed pane at the time of the construction and prior to the first beneficial use of extension hereby approved and shall thereafter be so maintained at all times.

Reason:

To ensure that the privacy and amenities of adjoining occupiers are safeguarded, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order, 1995 (or any Order revoking, amending or re-enacting that Order) no additional windows shall be inserted in the north facing (side) elevation of the extension hereby permitted without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:

To safeguard the privacy of adjoining occupiers, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2007/00263/RG3 Received on 23 February 2007

P. 125

Director of Learning & Development, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Office, Holton Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4RU

Property Division, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Office, Holton Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4RU

Llangan Primary School, Llangan

Retention of existing demountable (nursery) unit to accommodate the play group.

Deemed planning consent be GRANTED subject to the following condition(s):

The building hereby approved for retention shall be utilised for the purposes of the pre-school play group only, with the opening and closing times not to coincide with either the operation of the main primary and/or nursery school, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:

To ensure adequate kerbside capacity will be retained for the drop off/pick up of children in the interests of highway safety in accord with Policy ENV27 - Design of New Development of the Unitary Development Plan.

(Note: Councillors Mrs. M. Randall and W.C. Vaughan withdrew from the room during consideration of this matter).

1075 ITEM WHICH THE CHAIRMAN HAD DECIDED WAS URGENT -

RESOLVED - T H A T the following item, which the Chairman had decided was urgent for the reason stated, be considered.

1076 GENERAL PLANNING MATTERS - NOTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 28(1) OF THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981, AS SUBSTITUTED BY SCHEDULE 9 OF THE COUNTRYSIDE AND RIGHTS OF WAY ACT 2000: BARRY WOODLANDS SITE OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST (DEER) -

Urgent by reason to keep Committee informed

The Council had received notification from the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) that it was of the opinion that the areas of woodland in the vicinity of Barry (Barry Woodlands) were of special interest. The notification which included woodlands to the north east of Barry (Pencoedtre Wood) had been under consideration following the submission of an application for outlying planning permission to develop Pencoedtre Wood for a mix use of housing, business and woodland. This application (04/017094/OUT) remained undetermined and would be subject to further consideration by officers and this Committee in due course. Whilst the report was for information purposes only given that the above application remained undetermined, officers had requested that the report be referred to Cabinet at its earliest opportunity in order that representations on the notification could be made and forwarded to the CCW in writing by 3^rd August, 2007.

The Committee having regard to the contents of the report

RECOMMENDED -

(1) T H A T the correspondence dated 4^th April, 2007 received from the Countryside Council for Wales to identify Barry Woodlands as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, be noted.

(2) T H A T the report be referred to the next Cabinet meeting.

Reasons for decisions

(1) To keep the Committee informed.

(2) To keep Cabinet informed and to enable a suitable response to be forwarded to the Countryside Council for Wales by 3^rd August, 2007.

(Note: Councillor F.T. Johnson withdrew from the room during consideration of the matter.)