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PLANNING COMMITTEE

MINUTES of a meeting held on 10^th October, 2007.

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

Also present: Councillors Miss. J. Cole, R.F. Curtis, N.P. Hodges, Mrs. M. Kelly Owen and K.R. Stockdale.

430 APOLOGY FOR ABSENCE-

This was received from Councillor A.J. Williams.

431 MINUTES -

RESOLVED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 6^th September, 2007 be approved as a correct record.

432 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST -

The following Members declared interests as shown below and vacated the room during consideration thereof:

Councillor A.M. Ernest	Planning Application 2006/01818/FUL - Lives near to site Planning Application 2006/01541/RG3 - Former Cabinet Member
Councillor G.A. Cox	Planning Application 2006/01541/RG3 - Former Cabinet Member
Councillor A.D. Hampton	Planning Application 2006/01541/RG3 - Former Cabinet Member
Councillor Mrs. V.M. Hartrey	Planning Applications 2006/01541/RG3, 2007/00843/RG3, 2007/00936/RG3 and 2007/01267/RG3 - Cabinet Member
Councillor R.M. Harvey	Planning Application 2006/01541/RG3 - Former Cabinet Member

Councillor G.C. Kemp

Planning Application 2006/01541/RG3 - Former Cabinet Member

Councillor Mrs. M. Randall

Planning Applications 2006/01541/RG3,

2007/00843/RG3, 2007/00936/RG3 and 2007/01267/RG3 - Cabinet Member

Councillor W.C. Vaughan

Planning Application 2007/00936/RG3 - Governor of School.

433 VALE OF GLAMORGAN CONSERVATION ADVISORY GROUP -

The following report of the meeting held on 13^th September, 2007 was submitted:

Present: Councillor Ms. R.M. Birch (Chairman); Mrs J. Williams (The Victorian Society), Ms. P. Goodwin (Pride in Barry), Mr. G. Robertson (Penarth Society), Mrs. S. Taylor (Llancarfan Society), Mr. R.S. Simpson (Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales), Mrs. E. Jervis (The Wenvoe History Group) and Mr. G. H. Haynes (Cowbridge and District Local Historical Society).

Officers:Mrs. J. Crofts, Mr. N. Lloyd and Mr. C. Hope.

(a) Apologies for absence -

These were received from Councillor A.D. Dobbinson, Mr. M.H. Jones (Llantwit Major History Society), Councillor Mrs. J.M. Penn (Penarth Town Council), and Mr. L. Millar (Cowbridge Charter Trust).

(b) Minutes -

AGREED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 30^th August, 2007 be accepted,

(c) Information Feedback -

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

2006/01419/FUL	The Bear Field, The Broadshoard, Cowbridge. Erection of two storey medical centre with associated access, parking and landscaping. This application was approved on 19^th July, 2007
2007/00970/FUL	Yew Tree Cottage, Colwinston, Cowbridge. Extensions and alterations to dwelling. This application was refused on 6^th September, 2007.

(d) Applications in Conservation Areas -

(i) Dinas Powys

2007/01091/FUL Received on 31 July 2007

Dr. M.L. Ham, 2, The Courtyard, Michaelston-le-Pit, CF64 4HE

John Rosser RIBA, 3, The Courtyard, Michaelston-le-Pit, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 4HE

Elm Grove House, 12, Elm Grove Road, Dinas Powys

Conversion of existing house into 2 flats and extension to create separate dwelling house.

RECOMMENDED - APPROVAL, subject to negotiation on design detail with particular regard to windows.

(ii) Penarth

2007/00294/FUL Received on 28 February 2007

Charles Insurance Consultants, 36, Windsor Terrace, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 1AA

Tech Drawings, Mr. P. Coleman, 2, Cora Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 3EJ

Land between Pets Choice and Penarth Carpets, 1-3, Queens Gate Mews, Albert Road, Penarth

Construction of 2 No retail units.

RECOMMENDED - APPROVAL, subject to the use of painted timber in distinction to upvc material .in the construction of the shop front frame.

2007/01129/FUL Received on 8 August 2007

Robbick Property Ltd, C/O Agent

Nightingale Associates, Tony Groves, The Old Convent, The Walk, Cardiff, CF24 3AG

Washington Cinema, Herbert Terrace, Penarth

Change of use from A1 to A3 at ground floor. Addition of 34 studio flats on three upper floors with ancillary (refuse, plant, lobby) at ground floor. Addition of Washington Gallery extension at first and second floor.

RECOMMENDED - APPROVAL.”

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RESOLVED - T H A T the report be noted.

434 DELEGATED POWERS FOR PLANNING OBLIGATIONS CONTAINED WITHIN SECTION 106 LEGAL AGREEMENTS (REF) -

Consideration was given by Cabinet, on 19^th September, 2007 to extending the existing system of delegated powers to the determination of planning applications which were subject to Section 106 Legal Agreements but only for those planning applications that would normally be determined by the Director of Environmental and Economic Regeneration / Head of Planning and Transportation under the existing scheme of officer delegation. Approval was also sought to delegate powers to spend monies received through planning obligations contained within Section 106 Legal Agreements in accordance with the provisions of the Legal Agreement as agreed by the Planning Committee in consultation with the Director of Finance, ICT and Property, the relevant service areas, the local Ward Member(s) and the relevant Cabinet Member. By way of background it was explained that the Council had the power to enter into Legal Agreements with developers under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to seek contributions from developers to mitigate negative development impacts and facilitate development which might not otherwise occur, and that the Council had recently appointed a Section 106 officer to co-ordinate the seeking, implementing and monitoring of such Agreements in consultation with the relevant service areas. It was noted that the current scheme of delegation for planning applications enabled the Director / Head of Planning and Transportation to determine relatively minor planning applications but was currently silent on applications of that nature which were subject to Section 106 Legal Agreements. It was also noted that, in terms of implementation and monitoring, there was no current established protocol for the spending of monies received through planning obligations and no database had been maintained to record this information.

The use of delegated powers for determining planning applications was recognised as good practice throughout Local Authorities as a way of speeding up the decision making process and removing bureaucracy for relatively minor planning applications. “Speed” was one of the aims of the planning obligations service standards and it was, therefore, crucial that where applications were relatively minor in nature they should not be unduly delayed because of the need for a legal agreement. It was further proposed that once the Section 106 monies were received, a process be introduced for those monies to be spent in accordance with the terms of the legal agreement without the need for a further report to Cabinet. A flow chart indicating the proposed process was appended to the report. The procedure was considered necessary to reduce the workload burden upon service areas, to improve efficiency in the implementation of planning obligations, to ensure consistency across the Council in terms of the implementation of planning obligations and to ensure transparency for all interested persons. A planning obligations database had now been established and an annual report would be prepared to inform both the Cabinet and the Planning Committee about progress on the implementation of planning obligations.

Cabinet had resolved that, subject to consultation with the Planning Committee,

· the current scheme of delegation be amended to include all applications which were subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement (or unilateral undertaking) where those applications would ordinarily be determined under delegated powers by virtue of the type of application

· that monies received through planning obligations contained within Section 106 Legal Agreements be spent in accordance with the terms of the Legal Agreement and authorised by the Head of Planning and Transportation and / or Director of Environmental and Economic Regeneration in consultation with the Director of Finance, ICT and Property, Cabinet Member for Finance, ICT and Property, the relevant service areas and the local Ward Member(s).

Reasons for decision

To allow for improved efficiency in the progression of minor applications which are subject to Section 106 Legal Agreements and to enable the efficient and effective implementation of planning obligations and to avoid the duplication of workload and reporting.

Planning Committee, having considered the resolution of Cabinet,

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the resolution of Cabinet be supported.

(2) T H A T a report on how the consultation process with local members will proceed be reported to the Member Consultation Task and Finish Group of the Scrutiny Committee (Corporate Resources).

435 SITE VISIT (DLPPHS) -

RESOLVED - T H A T the attendance of the following Members at the site indicated below on 6^th September, 2007 be noted:

Former Hyper Value Site between 34/35 High Street and 106/107 Queen Street, Barry

Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman), Councillors A.D. Hampton, M.R. Harvey, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey and Mrs. A.J. Preston.

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

436 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, as listed in the report, be noted.

437 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

2007/00241/FUL

5, Slade Close, Cowbridge

Two storey rear extension

2007/00355/FUL

14a, Church Road, Penarth

Verandah extension to side entrance

2007/00733/FUL

66, Victoria Road, Penarth

Refurbishment of existing house, reinstatememt of chimney stacks, construction of single storey extension, new entrance and access road and parking

2007/00755/OUT

Site south and on the grounds of 84, Broadway, Llanblethian

Outline application for a detached dwelling and garage

2007/00776/ADV

Tesco Store, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff

Various illuminated and non-illuminated building mounted signage

2007/00796/FUL

Brynawel Farm, Llangan

Change of use from temporary caravan storage to permanent caravan storage

2007/00838/FUL

5, Raldan Close, Barry

Proposed demolition of single storey lean-to and construction of two storey extension

2007/00844/FUL

Adjacent to (west of) Cardiff Bay Boat Sales (Brokerage), Penarth Marina, Penarth

Erection of 2 class B1 offices and use class A3 cafe on suspended deck on piles with external works to existing quay

2007/00883/FUL

14, Marine Parade, Penarth

New summer house with garden room and hot tub

2007/00901/FUL

7, St Julian Close, Barry

Loft conversion comprising 2 bedrooms and shower room. The loft will have a large flat roof dormer to the rear with 2 small dormer windows to front

2007/00903/FUL

32, Clos Y Fulfran, Nells Point, Barry Island

Loft conversion with a new link through to the existing tower

2007/00921/FUL

Land at Heritage Business Park, Wick Road, Llantwit Major

Change of use to open storage of touring caravans

2007/00933/FUL

76, Castle Avenue, Penarth

Garage

2007/00934/FUL

38, Usk Way, Cwm Talwg, Barry

To replace an existing car port, with an extension of a single room using materials to match to the existing dwelling

2007/00939/FUL

27, Archer Road, Penarth

Single storey kitchen extension

2007/00940/FUL

Lloyds Pharmacy, The Waterfront Medical Practice, Heol y Llongau, Barry

Installation of new shopfront and air conditioning condensers

2007/00941/RES

Land at Gilbert Lane, Dinas Powys

Proposed Farmhouse with garage

2007/00942/FUL

1, Conway Drive, Barry

Single storey extension to rear with wc to side and small extension to front porch

2007/00944/FUL

Rear of 75, Eastgate, Cowbridge

Retention of rebuild and extension of former outbuilding to provide a two storey office building. As built.

2007/00947/FUL

7, Maes Y Coed, The Knap, Barry

Two storey side extension

2007/00948/FUL

12, Windsor Road, Barry

Convert existing dwelling into 3 no. flats

2007/00951/FUL

14, Castleland Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

To erect white pvcu conservatory to rear of property

2007/00952/FUL

33, Victoria Road, Penarth

1. The demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a new sunroom

2. The insertion of 2 new windows in slightly enlarged openings

3. Refurbishment of existing windows.

4. Two new roof windows.

2007/00953/FUL

New Breach Farm, Cross Ways, Cowbridge

New livestock barn

2007/00954/FUL

12, Lower Farm Court, Rhoose

Rear single storey extension to form kitchen

2007/00959/FUL

85, Port Road, Barry

Proposed two storey extension to side of existing dwelling

2007/00981/FUL

1, Druids Green, Cowbridge

UPVC conservatory to rear of dwelling

2007/00988/FUL

The Bower House, Pen Y Lan, Cowbridge

Revised roof formation to previously approved garage

2007/00996/FUL

Charles Church Sales Office, Castleland Quay, Barry Docks, Barry

Implementation of Permission No. 06/00589/FUL without compliance to condition numbers 1 and 2 to retain existing structure for use as a project office and visitor centre for the Barry Waterfront Development for a period of 5 years

2007/00997/FUL

38, Heol y Dryw, Rhoose Point

Change of public use to domestic garden

2007/00998/FUL

43, Llwyn Y Gog, Rhoose

Change of use from public open land to domestic garden

2007/01015/FUL

56, St. Davids Crescent, Penarth

Single storey cloakroom/utility room

2007/01023/FUL

1, Red Lion Cottages, Bonvilston

Hardwood Conservatory

2007/01069/FUL

5, Norris Close, Penarth

Conservatory to rear elevation of property

2007/01084/FUL

33, Lon Yr Eglwys, St Brides Major, Bridgend

Single storey rear kitchen extension and loft conversion

2007/00421/FUL

Rhoose and District Social Club, Fontygary Road, Rhoose

To provide a free standing timber structure with a red conical fabric roof for the purpose of shelter while smoking

2007/00469/FUL

Byways, Church Close, Ogmore by Sea

Alterations and extensions plus creation of first floor accommodation

2007/00672/FUL

Parcel of land adjacent to 35, Lidmore Road, Barry

Proposed new detached dwelling with integral garage

2007/00720/FUL

Llwynrhyddid, Hensol

Single storey U-shaped block of 6 stables, a haybarn and a feed/tack room

2007/00721/FUL

17, Barons Close, Llantwit Major

Demolish out building, double storey extension to side of dwelling, a rear single storey extension, detatched garage

2007/00908/FUL

32, Trem y Don, Barry

Hallway extension to front, single storey extension to rear loft conversion

2007/00960/FUL

5, Chantry Rise, Penarth

Loft conversion including dormers to the front and rear

2007/00977/FUL

30, Lombard Street, Barry

Single storey rear extension

2007/00979/FUL

Four Hedges, Castle Hill, Llanblethian

Construction of external stairs and balcony to existing detached garage to access existing loft

2007/00983/FUL

6, Shearwater Close, Penarth

Rear extension

2007/00986/FUL

27, Celtic Way, Rhoose

A conservatory extension

2007/00987/ADV

Gladstone road adj. 27 Courtney Road and adj. 1 Weston St, Barry

Two no. advertising panels on two no. bus shelters on North and South sides of Gladstone Road

2007/00989/FUL

Ty Draw Farm, St Andrews Major

Improvements, extension and alterations to the existing dwelling

2007/00992/FUL

64, Conybeare Road, Sully

Single storey side extension

2007/00994/FUL

Former station yard (Chequers yard), East Aberthaw

Variable usage, storage or parking, HGV tractor units, motor vehicles, caravans, agrigultural vehicles and machinery

2007/00995/FUL

35, Purdey Close, Hunters Ridge, Barry

First floor extension above garage and kitchen

2007/01001/FUL

Fir Cottage, Llantwit Road, St Athan

Conversion of disused garage and 1st floor extension

2007/01005/FUL

26, Senni Close, Cwm Talwg, Barry

Proposed rear conservatory

2007/01008/FUL

7, Glan Hafren, Maes-y-Coed, Barry

Removal of existing glazed external windows and small wall and replace with new white PVC screen and sliding doors with steel and glass balustrade

2007/01011/FUL

Kabel Managment Services Ltd., Georges Row, Dinas Powys

Demolition of existing building and construction of two, one bedroom apartments

2007/01012/FUL

28, Clos y Fulfran, Barry Island

A raised timber decking platform at front of house.

2007/01016/FUL

28, White House, The Knap, Barry

First floor bedroom, bathroom and en-suite extension, ground floor single storey semi-circular store to garage; enclosure of undercroft parking space to playroom.

2007/01021/ADV

55, South Road, Sully

Monolith sign

2007/01025/FUL

28, Heol St Cattwg, Pendoylan

An area of raised decking at rear of the property

2007/01028/FUL

10, Meadow Court, St. Brides Major, Bridgend

To erect a conservatory to the rear of the property

2007/01029/FUL

Ty Fry Lodge, Pendoylan

Two storey extension to rear to provide sitting room/study, bedroom and shower room

2007/01032/FUL

42, Coleridge Avenue, Penarth

Extension to porch to provide downstairs toilet facilities

2007/01036/FUL

6, Park Road, Penarth

Removal of existing welsh and fibre cement slates, replace with new smooth surfaced fibre cement slates. Remove existing plastic and aluminium rainwater goods, renew in upvc

2007/01039/FUL

3, Church Meadow, Boverton

Conservatory to rear

2007/01043/FUL

5, Heol Leubren, Pencoedtre Village, Barry

Convert garage to lounge

2007/01044/ADV

Holton Road, Adj 27, Courtenay Road and opposite Islamic Centre, Barry

Two no. advertising panels on two no. bus shelters on North and South sides of Holton Road

2007/01046/FUL

Westside, Claude Road West, Barry

Two storey extension to side and front porch

2007/01049/FUL

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

Erection of 7 no. affordable self contained apartments

2007/01063/FUL

15, Clinton Road, Penarth

To extend to rear of dwelling new kitchen extension

2007/01076/ADV

Argos Superstore, Unit 3 The Waterfront, Barry

2 no. internally- illuminated signs (front elevation) and 1 no. non illuminated sign rear elevation

2007/01081/FUL

1, Coed Criafol, Pencoedtre Village, Barry

Proposed domestic conservatory

2007/01086/FUL

28, Gwennol Y Mor, Barry Island, Barry

Rear dormer loft conversion

2007/00358/FUL

2, Sir Ivor Place, Dinas Powys

A two storey side and single storey rear extension, a new detached garage with new driveway/access gates and new perimeter wall

2007/00674/FUL

51, Coleridge Avenue, Penarth

Second storey extension, new garage, ground floor rear conservatory

2007/00902/FUL

7, Goldsland Place, Barry

Dormer loft conversion and side rear extensions and detached garage

2007/00968/FUL

4A, Pontypridd Road, Barry

Two storey side extension

2007/00970/FUL

Yew Tree Cottage, Colwinston, Cowbridge

Extensions and alterations to dwelling

2007/00985/FUL

17, Usk Way, Cwm Talwg, Barry

Removal of existing conservatory and replace with garden room

2007/00990/FUL

Vishwell Farm House, St Andrews Road, Wenvoe

Single storey annex to provide ancillary accomodation to main house, approx size to be 8m x 7m

2007/00993/FUL

Plymouth House, Dimlands Road, Llantwit Major

Division of existing dwelling into two dwellings and associated repairs and reinstatement to existing building

2007/01007/FUL

49, The Parade, Barry

Two storey extension to the rear of the property incorporating a kitchen/dining space to the ground floor, and an extra bedroom with ensuite to the first floor.

2007/01018/FUL

196, Lavernock Road, Penarth

Two storey extension and conservatory

2007/01041/FUL

15, Maillards Haven, Penarth

Garage conversion to living space

2007/01068/FUL

40, Sherbourne Close, Highlight Park, Barry

Loft room for bedroom with en suite bathroom

2007/01071/FUL

Old Town Mill, Cowbridge

The erection of a porch and associated works

2007/01072/FUL

72, St Pauls Avenue, Barry

Balcony projection from 1st floor living room

2007/01082/FUL

11, Glyndwr Road, Penarth

Single storey kitchen extension to rear of property

2007/01097/FUL

6, Southey Street, Barry

Proposed demolition of outhouse and construction of two storey extension to side

2007/01099/FUL

4, The Vines, Colwinston

Alteration to rear elevation, convert two existing windows into french doors in both dining room and lounge

2007/01100/FUL

Pen Y Bryn, Pendoylan

Second floor bedroom en suite extension

2007/01105/FUL

48, Wordsworth Avenue, Penarth

Ground floor rear extension

2007/01106/FUL

13, Seys Close, Cowbridge

Remove existing dormer and new first floor dormers

2007/01115/FUL

17, Augusta Crescent, Penarth

To amend previous approved application original lean to roof to now proposed hipped roof without velux windows

2007/01119/FUL

4, Penlan Road, Llandough, Penarth

Conservatory to rear of property

2007/01126/LAW

4, Trem Echni, Rhoose Point

Extension to the rear of the property

2006/00505/FUL

Glenholme Farm, Peterston Super Ely

First floor games room extension

2006/01601/FUL

13A, Arcot Street, Penarth

Convert existing ground floor shop unit into a single two bed flat

2007/00087/FUL

Curnix Farm, Moulton

Resubmission of approval 05/00660/FUL - to vary scheme to include an additional bedroom and ground floor room

2007/00477/FUL

17, Matthew Road, Rhoose

Single storey and 2 storey extension, including attached garage

2007/00544/FUL

Green Oak Cottage, Craig Penllyn, Nr Cowbridge

Two storey extension including additional domestic curtilage

2007/00757/FUL

Abbey Farm, Abbey Road, Ewenny, Nr Bridgend

Proposed additional accommodation

2007/00851/FUL

15, Cornerswell Road, Penarth

Garage to take up the full width of the garden

2007/00978/FUL

19, Stanton Way, Penarth

Proposed alterations and extensions to existing dwelling

2007/01024/FUL

Old Barn, Picketston, St Athan

Formation of ground floor bedroom and adjoining shower room for a disabled person and extension to replace office

2007/01040/ADV

2, Barry Road, Barry (Shop and rear yard)

Illuminated signs

2007/01042/FUL

3A, Cornerswell Road, Penarth

Change of use of first floor from residential to hair and beauty, ground floor extension and enclosure of external staircase

2007/01048/FUL

Kingslea, 14 Craig yr Eos Road, Ogmore By Sea

The demolition of existing conservatory and replace with single storey extension with sun terrace balcony on existing flat roof

2007/01050/FUL

6, Waun Gron, Llantwit Major

Conservatory to rear

2007/01055/FUL

The Coach House, Stanwell Road, Penarth

External alterations to approved offices

2007/01056/FUL

Wallace Fach Cottage, Wick Road, Ewenny

Alter existing garage roof to accommodate an internal studio/ work room. Remove and rebuild garden store

2007/01057/FUL

Waterford House, Ash Park, Ystradowen

Erect a small stable block in paddock area to rear of house

2007/01061/ADV

Cardiff Gas & Sully Moor Road, Sully

Two Hoarding signs either side of the site entrance, one Spinner sign (removeable daily)

2007/01066/FUL

Sunset Cottage, Wick Road, Llantwit Major

Double garage

2007/01074/FUL

24, Holton Road, Barry (ground floor)

Change of use of ground floor of 24, Holton Road, Barry to A3 Cafe

2007/01075/FUL

Windsor Hotel, 170, Holton Road, Barry

Covered smoking area/shelter

2007/01077/FUL

Holm House, Marine Parade, Penarth

New pedestrian and vehicular access to manager's accommodation

2007/01090/FUL

St. Annes, Old Port Road, Wenvoe

2 storey extension at ground and first floors and lower ground floor extension to provide additional accommodation

2007/01102/LAW

Little Moor Farm, Llysworney, Cowbridge

Infilling of veranda area of property

2007/01133/FUL

Old Hedges, Trehill, St. Nicholas

Conservatory/orangery

2007/01137/FUL

6, Lower Farm Court, Rhoose

Conservatory (Retrospective)

2007/01149/FUL

38, Victoria Road, Penarth

Car port to rear of property, timber beam and post construction

2007/01153/FUL

25, Fonmon Road, Rhoose

Single storey porch to front of existing dwelling

2007/01155/FUL

12, Westminster Drive, Sully

Front Porch

2007/01168/FUL

The Paddocks, Bonvilston

External flue for wood burning stove to garage

2006/01475/FUL

Land adjoining 14, Laburnum Way, Penarth

Proposed two storey dwelling (incorporating bedrooms in the roof space) and associated off road car parking

2007/00042/FUL

29, Plymouth Road, Penarth

Conversion and extension of existing property to 5 no. 1 bed flats and 2 no. 2 bed flats (Resubmission of 05/01727/FUL)

2007/00925/FUL

Whitewells Farm, Peterstone Super Ely

Proposed 2 No. car garage with workshop over

2007/00958/FUL

109a, Port Road East, Barry

Extend existing garage and replace existing porous asbestos roof, wall plates and joists.

2007/01003/FUL

14, Atlantic Place, Barry

Front porch and wc/shower extension

2007/01052/FUL

30, Coldbrook Road East, Barry

Change of use from residential to learning disability care home with single storey rear extension and parking facility in front.

2007/01060/FUL

18, Pencoedtre Road, Barry

Single storey rear extension

2007/01070/FUL

10, Millfield Drive, Cowbridge

2 Bedroom granny annex

2007/01073/FUL

Y Rhosyn, Highlight Lane, Barry

Change of polycarbon roof on existing conservatory to tile roof; Installation of external chimney flue

2007/01079/FUL

Emmaville, St Nicholas

Construction of masonry boundary wall in curtilage of highway and re-grading of grass verge.

2007/01080/FUL

Land adjacent to 10, Clive Place, Penarth

New end of terrace dwelling

2007/01083/FUL

324, Barry Road, Barry

Two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear

2007/01089/FUL

67, Church Meadow, Boverton, Llantwit Major

Proposed two storey extension to front of property

2007/01093/FUL

95, Jenner Road, Barry

Loft conversion with dormer to rear

2007/01095/FUL

Castleland Community Centre, Belvedere Crescent, Barry

Installation of 8 No. velux windows and 4 No. ground floor windows.

2007/01103/FUL

117, Andrew Road, Penarth

Side extension and loft alteration

2007/01107/FUL

1, Bromfield Road, Barry Island

Two storey extension and detached garage

2007/01109/FUL

Land adjacent to Chatsworth House, Pound Lane, Wenvoe

Change of use of the land to garden to form part of the residential curtilage of Chatsworth House

2007/01110/FUL

236, Holton Road, Barry

Proposed change of use of ground floor and two-storey coach house from retail (Class A1) to use as a health advice centre (Class D1 or sui generis)

2007/01111/FUL

66, Westbourne Road, Penarth

Change of use of part of ground floor to osteopathic consultancy

2007/01113/FUL

The Barn, Llysworney

Extension of detached garage to form first floor study/office- annexed to main dwelling

2007/01117/FUL

10, Earl Road, Penarth

Proposed garage (attached to existing house)

2007/01127/FUL

4, Cedar Road, St Athan

Two storey extension to existing property

2007/01130/FUL

54, Merthyr Street, Barry

First floor extension to rear and internal alterations

2007/01131/FUL

7, Twyn-yr-Eglwys, Colwinston

Extension to existing house

2007/01134/PNT

Rosedew Farm Buildings, Rosedew Farm, Llantwit Major

Installation of a 15 metre high replica pine tree mast complete with three integral antennas, two dish antennas, two associated radio equipment cabinets, and ancillary development thereto.

2007/01138/FUL

12, Clos Mancheldowne, Barry

Two storey extension (amendment to permission 2007/00013)

2007/01139/FUL

7, Coldbrook Road West, Barry

Proposed second storey side extension

2007/01150/FUL

Trevellian, Ham Lane South, Llantwit Major

Dormers on front and rear elevations

2007/01151/FUL

Westridge, Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend

Flat roof extension and balcony

2007/01152/FUL

60, The Pastures, Barry

Rear and side one and two storey extensions, after demolition of existing rear conservatory

2007/01154/FUL

38, Millbrook Close, Dinas Powys

Single storey rear extension

2007/01173/FUL

139, Glenbrook Drive, Barry

Extension above existing garage with two dormer windows

2007/01210/PNA

Caeriland, Wick

New storage building

2007/01270/OBS

Area 472 Culver Sands,

Dredging of marine sand, Culver Sand

2006/01266/FUL

Duffryn Lloff Barn, Tredodridge

Amendments to approved barn conversion to dwelling

2007/00107/FUL

The Old Coalyard, Le Pouliguen Way, Llantwit Major

Residential development comprising 14 no. 3-4 bed town houses with integral garage and parking

2007/00855/FUL

57, Winston Road, Barry

Change of use to A3 (Food and Drink)

2007/01088/FUL

16, Plassey Square, Penarth

Rear dormer loft conversion

2007/01104/FUL

32, Minehead Avenue, Sully

Shower room extension and ramped access

2007/01125/FUL

59, Porlock Drive, Sully

Erection of single storey front extension and external alterations to previously approved two storey side extension

2007/01136/FUL

2, Whitcliffe Drive, Penarth

Two storey bay window to front

2007/01146/FUL

14, Victoria Square, Penarth

Renovation of all original box sash windows

2007/01180/FUL

73, Wordsworth Avenue, Penarth

Single storey rear extension

2007/01182/FUL

New retail units at Poundfield Precinct, Llantwit Major authorised by 2007/00310

Removal of condition 6 from consent 2007/00310/FUL (removal of restricted opening hours)

2007/01192/FUL

155, Pontypridd Road, Barry

Proposed loft conversion with front and rear dormers and front extension of garden store

2007/01194/LAW

Treetops, Nash, Cowbridge

Continued use of Treetops as a dwelling without complying with the agricultural occupancy condition

2007/01195/FUL

Coetref, Welsh St Donats

Permission to retain existing conservatory built some nine years ago

2007/01197/ADV

Tesco Stores Ltd, Stirling Road, Shopping Precinct, Barry

Various car park signage, new entrance signage (goalpost), new 5.5m gantry sign.

2007/01213/FUL

10, Cowslip Drive, Penarth

White UPVC tiled porch approx dimensions 2.260 x 1- 100 as in the enclosed diagrams

2007/01223/FUL

11, Smithies Avenue, Sully

Proposed entrance lobby single storey

438 APPEALS (DEER) -

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the list of appeals received and decisions concerning appeals from the refusal of the Council on 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 2007 to March 2008 and the list of forthcoming hearings and public enquiries as detailed in the report be noted.

(3) T H A T the following appeals, as detailed in the report, proceed by way of a hearing:

LPA Ref 2005/01581/FUL

LPA Ref ENF/2005/0249/M

LPA Ref ENF/2005/0250/M

LPA Ref ENF/2005/0251/M

LPA Ref ENF/2005/0253/M

LPA Ref ENF/2005/0254/M

LPA Ref ENF/2005/0252/M

439 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

2007/01065/TCA

The Coach House, Peterston Super Ely

Work to trees

2007/01128/TCA

Greystones, Rhoose Road, Rhoose

Works to Willow, Cherry and Sycamore

2007/01191/TCA

60, Millfield Drive, Cowbridge

Fell one Willow

2007/01240/TPO

St. Marys Church Yard, Old Port Road, Wenvoe

Fell 5 Cypresses and replace with more suitable planting

2007/01259/TPO

12, Laburnum Way, Dinas Powys

Re-profiling of Ash tree

440 GENERAL PLANNING MATTERS (DEER) -

(i) Welsh Assembly Government Consultation: Technical Advice Note 17: Planning and Managing Development

Planning Committee were advised of the publication in August 2007 of draft Technical Advice Note 17 entitled Planning and Managing Development. Endorsement was also sought of a response to the draft Technical Advice Note so that it could be issued to the Welsh Assembly Government by 30^th November, 2007.

The Council’s suggested response to the questions asked (29 in total) was contained within Appendix A to the report. In addition there were additional general issues that needed to be considered when responding to WAG.

The principle of producing advice or information on the Development Control function was welcomed. Indeed it was considered that there was a need to produce “centrally” at national level a user friendly reference point on all aspects relating to the development control function.

However, it was felt that the role of Technical Advice Notes was to provide guidance on the interpretation of WAG policy on various aspects of land use planning. The draft TAN 17 did not achieve this, and the information related more to the function of the Development Control service. In this regard, whilst some of the information would be relevant to various stakeholders, the information, following modification and streamlining would be better conveyed through a more general “user advice booklet”.

A great deal of the information provided was detailed and related to processes and procedures which it was felt would be best delivered directly to the Planning Delivery for Wales programme as opposed through a TAN.

In this regard and in addition, it was a matter for local planning authorities to organise how to manage the development control function, and not the WAG through the production of a TAN. If WAG was minded to involve itself in providing examples of how local planning authorities should implement “Development Control” then this should not be through a TAN but through the Planning Delivery for Wales initiative generally, with a series of good or best practice case studies.

In addition, elements of the documents were considered to be weak in providing advice for the provision of advice which, with respect to the WAG, was quite simply common sense. By way of example:

· The majority of the document was a “stock take” of what was Development Control and provided no real advice on best practice. In this regard examples of good practice and case studies may well be appropriate, but not through a TAN.

· The advice given in Section 3.1 on deciding planning applications was common sense and was laid out in statute.

· Likewise the advice given on the management of teams leading and the need for communication between officers and managers was common sense and was generally accepted.

· Advice in 3.12.2 was incorrect as there was no legislative duty for planning applications have to be submitted on the relevant local planning authority’s form.

· Seeking feedback on options for the handling of local planning authorities applications through this draft TAN (Section 3.18) was totally unacceptable and inappropriate. If the handling of their own applications by local planning authorities was an issue for WAG, then separate free-standing consultation should be undertaken on this issue. WAG should also provide evidence as to why there was concern on this issue.

· Whilst the document touched on the difficult issue of post-application changes, condition precedent and amendments, no constructive advice was offered. Indeed, the advice given was erroneous as for example, on post decision changes the suggestion was that the process to be employed may vary depending on the degree of changes and the options given through the draft TAN had no basis in statute. Again, this was a matter that this Council had raised previously and it was interesting that in England, the Government was looking to provide a “statutory base or footing” for the formal consideration of amendments. At present, it does not appear that there are no such proposals for Wales.

Given the nature of the above comments and the shortcomings of the draft TAN, it was recommended that the report be also issued to WAG, in addition to the responses as set out in Appendix A to the report.

RESOLVED - T H A T a copy of the report and the responses to questions as drafted in Appendix A to the report be issued to the Welsh Assembly Government as the Council’s response to the draft Technical Advice Note 17: Planning and Managing Development.

Reason for decision

To allow the Council to respond to the Welsh Assembly Government on the draft Technical Advice Note prior to 30^th November, 2007.

(ii) Welsh Assembly Government Consultation On Lifting The Planning Barriers To Domestic Energy Micro-Generation; Proposed Changes To Permitted Development Rights -

Planning Committee were advised of the above consultation document, issued on 9^th August, 2007 and were asked to endorse the response to the consultation by 14^th November, 2007.

The consultation paper dealt with various forms of domestic micro-generation techniques in turn, and posed a series of questions. Annexes 1, 2 and 3 of that paper were copied and attached as Appendix A to the report.

Annex 1 was a summary of the proposed permitted development rights, recommended in the consultation document and in respect of which responses to questions were sought.

Annex 2 detailed WAG’s thinking in respect of noise and vibration measurements as they related to permitted development rights.

Annex 3 was the suggested draft of the amendment to the General Permitted Development Order.

In addition, at Appendix B to the report was a list of the questions asked and suggested responses for consideration by Committee.

Proposals were made to classify as permitted development installations relating to:

· Solar panels on walls, roofs and freestanding within gardens of properties subject to certain limitations.

· Ground source and air source heat pumps, again subject to limitations in respect of noise.

· Wind turbines both on buildings and free standing, again with limitations specifically on noise and height / size of turbines.

· Biomass and combined heat and power installations.

In responding, in addition to the detailed comments at Appendix B to the report, the following points were considered to be particularly relevant:

(i) The general approach and classifications were accepted albeit with some caveats and not insignificant concerns.

(ii) There was concern that the proposal to allow 100% roof and wall coverage on solar panels as such extensive coverage could well impact negatively on the appearance of buildings.

(iii) There was concern at the use of the limitation “visible from a highway” for several reasons. In particular, such a limitation could be unduly restrictive and actually restrict developments that could have very little impact (e.g. when the installation was set well back from the highway). In addition, and in terms of workability, the assessment of whether the installation would be “visible from the highway” would require a site visit to assess whether a proposal was in fact permitted development. This would be resource intensive. Finally, after the implementation of the development under Permitted Development Rights, the local planning authority was as likely to receive claims from objectors or concerned residents that the installation may well be visible from a highway. The use of such a vague description was therefore considered to be inappropriate both in terms of the assessment required and the likely “enforcement fallout” as a consequence of its implementation.

(iv) The noise limitations proposed for turbines and heat pumps were extremely complex and again unhelpful. In this regard far from allowing the provision of a straightforward and clear permitted development Class, the use of the limitations proposed resulted in an extremely complex, unclear and potentially bureaucratic system for determining whether micro-generation was permitted.

In general therefore, it was felt that whilst the principle of providing a new Class 40 was supported and welcomed, further work was necessary to ensure that the system was as clear and straightforward as possible.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the Welsh Assembly Government consultation paper entitled “Lifting the Planning Barriers to Domestic Energy Micro-Generation: Proposed Changes to Permitted Development Rights” be noted.

(2) T H A T the report and the responses to questions at Appendix B to the report be endorsed as forming the Council’s response to the consultation.

Reasons for decisions

(1) To inform Planning Committee of the consultation exercise.

(2) To allow the Council to report to the Welsh Assembly Government by 14^th November, 2007.

(iii) Open For Business: The Development Team Approach -

Endorsement was sought of a document entitled “Open for Business - The Development Team Approach” as attached at Appendix A to the report.

It had been recognised that bringing together representatives from different Council service areas at an early stage in the development planning process could bring major benefits to all parties.

The approach was not new and had been used frequently on major development proposals, with recent examples relating to the DTR St. Athan project, Barry Waterfront as well as more local schemes relating to historic buildings.

Although the approach was not new, it had not until now been documented. The purpose of the report before Committee was to seek endorsement of the document attached at the report which sought to define the Development Team Approach and to encourage its use by the Developers and Councils. It also sought to provide a framework for implementing the Development Team Approach by providing contact names within the Planning and Transportation Division of the Council.

RESOLVED - T H A T the “Open for Business - The Development Team Approach” document attached at Appendix A to the report be endorsed.

Reason for decision

To endorse the Development Team Approach to ensure its consistent use by the Council when considering major development proposals.

(iv) Listed Building Condition Survey: Listed Buildings at Risk -

The endorsement of Planning Committee was sought in relation to a report which had been submitted to Cabinet on 3^rd October, 2007.

Cabinet had RESOLVED:

(1) That, subject to consultation with the Planning Committee, the proposed methodology of reviewing individual cases, prioritised and informed by the findings of the Buildings at Risk Survey, be endorsed.

(2) That the requirement for formal action under the terms of legislation be considered by the Planning Committee on a case by case basis, with reports to include a consideration of the likely financial implications, liabilities and options inherent in the service of such Notices on each of the individual buildings concerned.

Having considered the contents of the report entitled “Listed Building Condition Survey - Listed Buildings at Risk” together with the decisions of Cabinet, it was

RESOLVED - T H A T the content of the report together with the decision of the Cabinet be endorsed.

Reason for decision

To advise Cabinet of the Planning Committee’s stance in this matter.

(v) Planning Application Validation Procedures And Procedures Relating To Pre-Application Advice -

Endorsement was sought of a new pre-application validation procedure and pre-application advice procedure.

The speed of determination of applications for planning and other forms of permission was an important national measure of the efficiency of local authorities. In this regard, there were accepted requirements that applicants should meet in submitting applications. A procedure note was attached at Appendix A to the report, the purpose of which was to set out the Council’s requirements for applicants. The procedure note leaned heavily on the guidance issued in 2005 by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and draft Guidance issued in August 2007 by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Both these Guidance Notes advocated the production of local guidance by individual authorities on their own specific requests from applicants.

It was hoped that the provision of a local or bespoke Guidance Note for the Vale of Glamorgan would clarify the Council’s requirements of applicants and promote a greater understanding as to why these requirements were in force.

The same proposals applied to the procedure note attached at Appendix B to the report in that it sought to provide clarity and consistency for dealing with requests for pre-application advice, and at Appendix C in relation to permitted development enquiries.

With reference to pre-application advice, the focus was very much on establishing “minimum standards of service” which prospective developers could expect from the Council and which the Council should also expect from those seeking advice.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the procedures relating to the validation of planning and related applications, permitted development enquiries and pre-application advice, be endorsed.

(2) T H A T under the heading “Compulsory Requirements” as contained on the validation Checklist, the words “it is the applicant’s responsibility to do this” be added.

Reasons for decisions

(1&2) To allow the implementation of procedures relevant to the Development Control function of the Council.

(vi) Access And Design Statement Guidance Leaflets -

Planning Committee were advised of the Access and Design Statement Leaflet.

From 30^th June, 2007 Access and Design Statements had been required under Article 4D of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995, and Regulation 3B of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990, as inserted by the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedures) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2006 (SI 2006/3390 W.310), and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/3316 W.301).

If an application was submitted for any development other than a household extension or a straightforward chang