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PLANNING COMMITTEE

MINUTES of a meeting held on 17^th April, 2008.

Present: Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors A.M. Ernest, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, M.R. Harvey, F.T. Johnson, G.C. Kemp, W.C. Vaughan and A.J. Williams.

985 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE -

These were received from Councillors R.J. Bertin, G.A. Cox, E. Hacker, A.G. Powell and Mrs. M. Randall.

986 MINUTES -

RESOLVED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 13^th March, 2008 be approved as a correct record, subject to the following:

- the wording of the decision in respect of Planning Application 2006/01807/OUT being

amended to read:

DEFERRED - on the grounds of concern at the failure of Welsh Water to adopt the drainage for Rhoose Point and associated highway adoption, and to seek further clarification on the ongoing and future maintenance of the carrier drain to the immediate south of the railway line.

- that, in the final sentence of the minute relating to Planning Application

2007/01121/FUL, the word ‘application’ be replaced with the word ‘motion’.

987 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST -

Councillor Mrs. V.M. Hartrey declared interests in Planning Application Nos. 2008/00217/RG3, 2008/00228/RG3 and 2008/00243/RG3 by virtue of her position as a Member of the Cabinet, and left the room during consideration thereof.

988 VALE OF GLAMORGAN CONSERVATION ADVISORY GROUP -

The following report of the meeting held on 20^th March, 2008 was submitted:

Present: Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Vice-Chairman in the Chair); Mr. A.H. Jones (Barry Preservation Society); Mr. R. Simpson (Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales); Mr. G. H. Haynes (Cowbridge and District Local History Society); Councillor H. Morgan (Cowbridge with Llanblethian Town Council); Councillor J.W. Veasey (Llancarfan Community Council); Mrs. S.E. Taylor (Llancarfan Society); Mrs. H. March (Llantwit Major History Society) and Ms. P. Goodwin (Pride in Barry).

Officers: Mrs. J. Crofts, Mr. N. Lloyd and Mr. J. Rees.

(a) Apologies for absence -

These were received from Councillor Ms. R.M. Birch (Chairman); Mr. G. Robinson (Penarth Society); Mr. R. Burston (St. Nicholas Society); Mrs. J. Williams (The Victorian Society); and Councillor Mrs. E. Jervis (The Wenvoe History Group).

(b) Minutes -

AGREED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 27^th February, 2008 be agreed, subject to it being noted that matters relating to the County Treasures were outside the terms of reference of this Group. However, should the Group deem it appropriate, the matter could be discussed as an item at a future meeting of the Extended Group.

(c) Information Feedback -

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

2007/00546/FUL	*Upper House Garage, Turkey Street, Llantwit Major* - demolition of existing garage erection of two houses. This application was approved.
2008/00086/FUL	*Land adjacent to River View, East Aberthaw* - proposed detached cottage style four bedroom dwelling. This application was refused.
2007/01752/FUL	*The site of the former Royal British Legion Club, Cowbridge* - demolition of former club house building and replacement with residential development of twelve no. 2 bedroom apartments with associated parking and amenity space. This application was withdrawn.

(d) Applications in Conservation Areas -

(i) Aberthin

2008/00162/FUL Received on 8^th February 2008

Mr. M. Rees & Mrs. S. Kemp, c/o Agent

Alun Arthur, 71, Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend, CF31 3NS

Cross House, Cowbridge Road, Aberthin

Two storey side extension with garage to ground floor; single to one-half storey rear extension.

RECOMMENDED - APPROVAL - in considering this application, the Group had no objection to the proposal, subject to the Local Planning Authority if it were so minded to approve the application, they condition any consent stipulating that materials should be in keeping with the conservation area viz, slate and render.

(ii) Cowbridge

2008/00184/FUL Received on 11^th February 2008

A.&J. Thomas, Hir Pob Aros, Cwrt Llanfleiddan, Llanblethian, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7JZ

Loyn & Co. Architects, 21, Victoria Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan CF64 3EG

6, Westgate, Cowbridge

Rear extension to existing terraced house and new garage coach house to end of garden.

RECOMMENDED - T H A T whilst the Group had no objection in principle to the proposed two storey extension to the rear of the property. It did however, object to the scale and form of the replacement of the existing pre-fabricated garage at the bottom of the garden with a two storey coach house with garage space to the ground floor and a studio space to the first floor, given that it fails to preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area.

(iii) Llancarfan

2008/00209/FUL Received on 15^th February 2008

Mr. & Mrs. R. Williams, Caradoc Cottage, Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3AG

S.G. Williams & associates, Lombard House, 64, Mansel Street, Swansea SA1 5TN

Caradoc Cottage, Llancarfan

Proposed demolition of existing property and construction of 2 no. new dwellings with detached garages.

RECOMMENDED - REFUSAL - the Group opposed the demolition of the existing cottage, recognising its positive contribution to the semi-rural landscape, in a prominent part of the conservation area. The proposal by introducing two dwellings with an urban character, would by their very nature not preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area.

2008/00233/FUL Received on 21^st February 2008

Llancarfan & District Community Association, c/o Ty Uchaf, Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3AD

A.N. Renwick, Ty Cattwg, Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3AL

Llancarfan Community Hall, Llancarfan

Extension to accommodate stage, store, WCs, disabled WC and new access to first floor balcony room.

RECOMMENDED - APPROVAL.

(iv) St. Brides Major

2008/00195/FUL Received on 14^th February 2008

Mr. & Mrs. C. Davies, Old Paddock Cottage, St. Brides Major, Vale of Glamorgan CF32 0SB

Briars Bank Garage, Penylan Road, St. Brides Major

Demolition of existing garage and construction of single storey 1 bedroom studio dwelling.

RECOMMENDED - REFUSAL - the Group considered that the scale, form design and materials of the proposed new dwelling, did not preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area.

2008/00210/FUL Received on 15^th February 2008

Mr. N. Hall, 55 Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend CF31 3NN

Kingshall Farm, St. Brides Major

Conversion of existing barn to residential.

RECOMMENDED - APPROVAL.

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989 SITE INSPECTIONS (DLPPHS) -

RESOLVED - T H A T the attendance of the following Councillors at the sites indicated below on 13^th March, 2008 be noted:

1. Apologies for absence were received from Councillors R.J. Bertin, Mrs. M. Randall, Mrs. A.J. Preston (Sites (a)-(d)) and A.M. Ernest (Site (c) and (d).

(a)	67 – 79 Dochdwy Road, Llandough	Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors G.A. Cox, A.M. Ernest, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, F.T. Johnson, C.L. Osborne and S.T. Wiliam.
(b)	Site North of Bendrick Road, Barry	Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors G.A. Cox, A.M. Ernest, E. Hacker, A .D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, F.T. Johnson, K.R. Stockdale and S.T. Wiliam.
(c)	Cold Knap: Amendment to Waiting Restriction Order		Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors G.A. Cox, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, F.T. Johnson and S.T. Wiliam.
(d)	Pancross Farm, Llancarfan		Councillor A.D. Dobbinson (Chairman); Councillors G.A. Cox, E. Hacker, A.D. Hampton, Mrs. V.M. Hartrey, H.J.W. James and G.C. Kemp.

990 VALE OF GLAMORGAN CONSERVATION ADVISORY GROUP: PROPOSED TIMETABLE OF MEETINGS FOR 2008/09 (DLPPHS) -

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

2008

· 29th May (Thursday)

· 19th June (Thursday)

· 17th July (Thursday)

· 28th August (Thursday)

· 24th September (Wednesday)

· 29th October (Wednesday)

. 27th November (Thursday)

2009

· 7th January (Thursday)

· 29th January (Thursday)

· 26th February (Thursday)

· 18th March (Wednesday)

· 23rd April (Thursday).

991 DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL PLANNING GUIDANCE: COUNTY TREASURES (REF) -

Cabinet, on 2^nd April 2008, had received a report which advised of the draft Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) ‘County Treasures’, which had been developed to support the policies and proposals contained within the Adopted Vale of Glamorgan Unitary Development Plan 2005 (UDP).

Once approved, the SPG would be used for development control purposes and would be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications. A copy of the guidance was attached at Appendix A to the report.

The County Treasures survey uniquely contained a ‘unified’ list of historic built assets found within the Vale of Glamorgan. It therefore contained listed buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, as well as 362 entries identified as being of ‘local importance’. The SPG was designed to provide planning guidance as advice on this locally listed element of the survey.

The document provided information on the following issues:

· Background

· Identification of Local Entries

· Criteria for Selection and Review

· Status and Policy Background

· Planning Control: Strategic Policy Context

· Planning Control: Detailed Implications

· Where to View County Treasures.

Cabinet had,

“RESOLVED

(1) T H A T a copy of the report and SPG attached at Appendix A to report be referred to Planning Committee and the Conservation Area Advisory Group for consultation purposes.

(2) T H A T subject to the views of the Planning Committee and the Conservation Area Advisory Group, a consultation exercise be undertaken on the contents of the draft SPG targeting ‘interested parties’.

(3) T H A T subject to the views of the Planning Committee and the Conservation Area Advisory Group, the draft SPG be approved for interim development control purposes and made available on the Council’s website.

(4) T H A T a further report be presented to Cabinet outlining the responses to the consultation exercise, together with any proposed changes to the draft SPG.”

Following discussions relating to the County Treasures survey, it was

RESOLVED - T H A T the decisions of the Cabinet be endorsed.

992 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 Buildings (Approved Inspectors etc) Regulations 2000 as listed in the report be noted.

993 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

RE - Refused (Enforcement Unit Attention)

V - Variation of condition(s) approved

2007/00582/FUL

58, St. Davids Crescent, Penarth

Single and two storey extension to rear plus extension to front

2007/01535/OUT

Land at Weycock Road, Barry - Part of Welford and Sutton Mawr Farms

Erection of an agricultural barn and access areas for storage of animals, foodstuffs and agricultural machinery

2007/01711/FUL

Ivy Cottage, Llanmaes

Single storey rear extension

2008/00034/FUL

49, Heol Leubren, Pencoedtre, Barry

proposed two storey extension to side of existing dwelling with a single storey extension to front incorporating a utility room and porch

2008/00035/FUL

Meadowview, Colwinston, Cowbridge

Subdivision of dwelling to 2 dwellings and alterations

2008/00039/FUL

9, Dros-y-Mor, Marine Parade, Penarth

Amendment to rear elevation, new solar panels to each roof slope (amendement to approval 2007/00417/FUL)

2008/00040/LAW

13, York Place, Barry

Conversion of house into two self contained flats

2008/00041/FUL

23, Dinas Road, Penarth

Proposed ground floor kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and porch extension

2008/00044/FUL

34, Llys Dwynwen, Llantwit Major

Proposed garage to house scooter

2008/00048/LBC

22, High Street, Cowbridge

Retrospective application in respect of unauthorised works undertaken to the interior of the existing Grade II property

2008/00050/FUL

Field 7179 off Aberthin Lane, Aberthin

Riding Arena/Manege

2008/00051/FUL

34, St. Pauls Avenue, Barry

Loft conversion (resubmission)

2008/00053/FUL

49, Colcot Road, Barry

Proposed two storey rear extension and loft conversion

2008/00057/FUL

319, Barry Road, Barry

First floor extension to provide dressing room

2008/00062/FUL

Former Mulligans Restaurant, Stalling Down, Cowbridge

To provide an additional escape stairs from external decking area at first floor level to restaurant

2008/00095/OBS

Cardiff International Sports Village, (Whole site), Dunleavy Drive, Grangetown, Cardiff

Variation of condition 26, (and variation of conditions 1, 23, 25,28,29 and 55 to accord with changes to condition 26), of planning permission no. 05/01754C, to increase no. of dwellings from 1127 to 1800 (amended plans)

2008/00102/FUL

37, South Road, Sully

Amendment to previous consent 05/01182/FUL

2008/00106/FUL

36, Coleridge Avenue, Penarth

Increase the size of existing single storey extension

2008/00108/FUL

Primrose View, St. Quentins Close, Llanblethian

Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two detached dwellings

2008/00112/FUL

47, Cornerswell Road, Penarth

Single storey rear extension

2008/00124/FUL

36, Oxford Street, Barry

Installation of upvc conservatory to rear elevation

2008/00130/FUL

71, Castle Drive, Dinas Powys

Bay window to front

2007/01051/FUL

17, Newbarn, St Athan

Two storey extension to side & rear and single storey extension to rear

2007/01711/FUL

Ivy Cottage, Llanmaes

Single storey rear extension

2007/01723/FUL

6, Highfield Road, Barry

Proposed dormer to side and rear of roof, also to include alterations to existing single storey extension

2007/01738/FUL

Within the Marina Boatyard, which is located between Penarth Portway and the Escarpment, Penarth Marina

Erection of a boat cover structure within the boatyard, which can be moved.

2007/01766/FUL

5, Cog Road, Sully

Redevelopment of site to provide four residential apartments

2007/01770/LBC

Atlantic College, St. Donats Castle, Llantwit Major

Repair breaches in sea wall, fill voids behind wall and reface with dressed stone to match existing as near as possible, also flexible decking replacement

2007/01780/FUL

Llandough Hospital, Llandough

A single storey extension to an existing ward in addition to refurbishment works

2008/00029/FUL

32, Llwyn Y Gog, Rhoose

Proposed extension

2008/00061/FUL

3, Ashgrove, Dinas Powys

Two storey side extension & side single storey rear

2008/00063/FUL

Rushmore House, The Herberts, St Mary Church

Removal of condition 2 of planning permission 85/00969/FUL

2008/00071/FUL

1, Montgomery Road, Barry

Two storey side extension to include disabled facilities

2008/00078/FUL

Little West, Southerndown

Conversion of existing building and construction of 8 apartments

2008/00081/FUL

Little West Farmyard (barn conversion), Broughton Road, Wick

Barn conversion

2008/00082/FUL

Duffryn House, Welsh St. Donats

Proposed replacement dormer windows (2 no.)

2008/00084/FUL

Barry Island Post Office, 6, Plymouth Road, Barry Island

Single storey stock room extension

2008/00085/FUL

Ydfa, Corntown

Single storey garage extension

2008/00086/FUL

Land adjacent to River View, East Aberthaw

Proposed detached cottage style four bedroomed dwelling

2008/00088/FUL

Hamard House, Cardiff Road, Barry

Separation of existing to provide three separate units and the installation of new composite system to the walls and roof of the existing industrial warehouse.

2008/00091/ADV

Co-op Pharmacy, 148, Holton Road, Barry

1 x fascia Sign, 1 x D/S proj. sign

2008/00092/FUL

Planhigyn, Penylan Road, St. Brides Major, Nr. Bridgend

Installation of conservatory to side elevation

2008/00101/FUL

53, Maesycwm Street, Barry

Single storey extension to provide ground floor showering facilities for a disabled person

2008/00107/FUL

The Old Rectory, Bonvilston

Two storey extension with single storey extension to garage and kitchen

2008/00109/FUL

183, Pontypridd Road, Barry

Edwardian style conservatory to rear elevation

2008/00116/FUL

104, Stanwell Road, Penarth

Replace existing conservatory with new white hardwood conservatory

2008/00128/FUL

4, Cwrt Llanfair, St. Mary Church

First floor extension above garage/hall of existing house

2008/00136/FUL

Plot 2, The Stables, St. Brides Road, Wick

Revised plan. External of garage to include some revised window styles and garage roof raised by 1m to accommodate store above.

2008/00139/FUL

6, Paget Road, Penarth

Rear ground floor and first floor extensions, proposed garage to rear of garden. Alteration to front elevation to provide new bi-fold doors at first floor level with Juliet balcony and new decking area at rear

2008/00160/FUL

1, Eurgan Close, Llantwit Major

Proposed two-storey extension and alterations, new front entance, new pitched roof to garage

2008/00163/FUL

2, Tudor Close, Penarth

To extend exg. garage & convert to study, new front entrance porch- to form new pitch roof over exg. flat roof garage & utility toilet & to construct to rear of dwelling new compton prefab garage

2008/00164/FUL

Cottrell Park Golf Club, St. Nicholas

Proposed extension to existing golf club house

2008/00173/FUL

23, Teasel Avenue, Penarth

Two storey side extension to existing semi-detached dwelling

2008/00231/PNA

Glyndwr Vineyard, Llanblethian, Cowbridge

Proposed agricultural building to provide tractor & implement store, fruit grate & general store

2007/01047/FUL

Pen Y Bryn, Penylan Road, Aberthin

Extension to the rear elevation

2007/01434/LBC

Pen-y-Bryn, Pen-y-Lan Road, Aberthin

Small extension to side of existing cottage and a separate oak framed structure linked to existing with glazed walkway

2007/01721/FUL

Stepaside, Peterston-Super-Ely

Extension over existing lounge to create 2 new bedrooms and bathroom and construction of car port

2007/01762/FUL

6, St. Nicholas Road, Barry

Retention of existing first floor flat above shop and installation of external staircase to form new access.

2008/00047/FUL

80, St. Davids Crescent, Penarth

2 storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation

2008/00079/FUL

14, Four Acre, Llantwit Major

Attic conversion with dormer window to rear

2008/00083/FUL

51, South Road, Sully

Second storey extension

2008/00089/FUL

Loos House, Watery Lane, Welsh St. Donats

Remove existing single skin metal garage roof and replace with pitched slate roof insulated and lined

2008/00093/FUL

Hendre Wen (Plot Two), Rock Road, St. Athan

Proposed replacement dwelling - (existing bungalow structurally defective and dilapidated)

2008/00096/FUL

5, Evenlode Avenue, Penarth

New single storey lean to garage, garden wall and railings

2008/00105/FUL

8, The Heathers, Barry

Attic conversion with dormer window

2008/00121/FUL

27, Drylla, Dinas Powys

White lean-to proch

2008/00126/FUL

18, Herbert Street, Barry

Proposed single storey side and rear extension to form new garage/bathroom/kitchen

2008/00129/FUL

119, Stanwell Road, Penarth

Two storey extension to the existing house plus rear conservatory

2008/00133/FUL

Home Farm, Dyffryn

Roof over an existing structure to convert its use from a silage clamp to grain store

2008/00135/FUL

49, Andrew Road, Penarth

First floor rear extension (retrospective)

2008/00146/FUL

Cartre Glas Farm, Welsh St. Donats

2 storey rear extension and alterations to farm house

2008/00178/FUL

Comet, Unit E, Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff

Installation of new fire exit doors to existing retail unit

2008/00180/FUL

Mothercare, Unit C, Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff

Installation of new fire exit doors to existing retail unit

2008/00181/FUL

MFI, Unit B, Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff

Installation of new fire exit doors to existing retail unit

2008/00182/FUL

Dreams, Unit D, Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff.

Installation of new fire exit doors to existing retail unit

2008/00097/FUL

49, Clive Place, Penarth

Demolish and rebuild garage

2008/00103/FUL

Ashley Cottage, Bridge Road, Llanblethian, Cowbridge

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension to replace existing and front porch

2008/00110/FUL

34, Coleridge Avenue, Penarth

Demolish existing single storey extension and replace with new single storey extension

2008/00118/FUL

129, Lavernock Road, Penarth

Extension to provide new single storey utility room and cloak room

2008/00119/FUL

21, Orchard Drive, Barry

Proposed granny annex & garage

2008/00122/FUL

The Watermill, Ogmore By Sea, Bridgend

Proposed timber frame smoking shelter

2008/00127/FUL

19, East View, Llandow

Single storey kitchen extension

2008/00137/FUL

115 and 117 Port Road East, Barry

To convert existing dwellings to 12 bedroom hotel with manager's accommodation to roof void. Construct rear extensions and front entrance foyer and provide car parking

2008/00138/FUL

8, Tan Y Fron, Barry

Single storey side extension

2008/00140/FUL

Broadgate House, The Broad Shoard, Cowbridge

Lean to rear conservatory

2008/00144/FUL

86, Redlands Road, Penarth

Loft conversion with 2 No. pitched roof dormers, extension to ground floor

2008/00148/FUL

90, Barry Road, Barry

Conversion of ground floor shop into residential use to form a single dwellinghouse

2008/00149/FUL

71, Broadway, Cowbridge

Extend rear residential boundary line by 20 metres to increase garden curtilage

2008/00150/FUL

69, Broadway, Cowbridge

Extend rear residential boundary line by 20 metres.

2008/00152/FUL

Llantwit Major Rugby Club, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major

Single storey glazed covered area with open sides to provide a dry viewing area

2008/00154/ADV

Sarah Edwards Pharmacy, 7, Boverton Road, Llantwit Major

Shop Sign

2008/00155/FUL

186, Jenner Road, Barry

Domestic block shed

2008/00190/FUL

85, Cornerswell Road, Penarth

Two storey extension at rear and demolition of single storey annexe at rear

2008/00193/FUL

Heavenly Interiors, 15, Poundfield, Llantwit Major

Change of use to tea rooms (first floor area)

2008/00201/FUL

37, Cog Road, Sully

Two storey side extension to provide granny annexe and access ramp

2008/00256/FUL

17, Rectory Drive, St. Athan

Proposed rear two storey extension to provide granny flat

2008/00261/FUL

3, Lynton Close, Sully

Single storey extension to side and rear

2007/01610/FUL

Tesco Stores Ltd., Western Road, Penarth

Erection of a 10.6m tall 6kW micro wind turbine for a period of 15 years

2007/01757/FUL

Midfield House, Pen Y Turnpike Road, Dinas Powys

2 No. prefabricated stable blocks (comprising 7 No. stables & tack/feed room) and workshop

2008/00151/FUL

Pippins, Trerhyngyll, Cowbridge

Extension to dormer bungalow with dormers to roof, extension to rear

2008/00157/FUL

11, Warwick Way, Barry

Dormer extension to rear of main roof

2008/00158/FUL

Old Station Yard, Gileston

Extension of car parking yard

2008/00161/FUL

52, Clos Ogney, Llantwit Major

Garage extension along side existing garage

2008/00162/FUL

Cross House, Cowbridge Road, Aberthin

Two storey side extension with garage to ground floor; single to one-half storey rear extension

2008/00166/FUL

6, The Verlands, Cowbridge

Single storey extension to garage in front of house incorporating entrance lobby. Alterations to vehicular access

2008/00170/FUL

Land to the rear of 50, Holton Road, Barry

Construction of 3 no. retail units with offices over

2008/00175/FUL

9, Cwrt y Vil Road, Penarth

To extend to rear of dwelling new breakfast/living room to include internal alterations (previously planning consent 07/01232/FUL

2008/00212/FUL

184, Colcot Road, Barry

Proposed first floor side extension and loft conversion

994 APPEALS (DEER) -

RESOLVED -

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

995 TREES (DEER) -

(a) Delegated Powers

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

2008/00123/TCA

27, Victoria Road, Penarth

Fell Cherry Tree

2008/00115/TPO

10, Merevale, Dinas Powys

Fell 2 lines Cypress

2008/00168/HR

Monkton Farm, Wick

Hedgerow removal between OS enclosures 5351,7054, 7343 (north) and 6127,7529 (south)

2008/00177/TPO

Northcliffe Apartments, Paget Place, Penarth

Fell one Macra Carpa and four Holm Oaks

2007/01744/TPO

Conifers, Siginstone, Cowbridge

To carry out periodic maintenance of 7 Beech trees.

2008/00213/TCA

1, Mill Park, Cowbridge

Fell Silver Birch

2008/00234/TPO

26, Pwll Y Min Crescent, Peterston Super Ely

Fell 2 Silver Firs T1 (and T2 - T2, Dangerous/Exempt)

2008/00275/TCA

Laburnum Lodge, St. Nicholas

Fell row of Cypress along north boundary of garden and remove dead Dwarf Weeping Willow - Salix `Kilmarnock` within rear garden (south)

2008/00221/TPO

23, Maillards Haven, Penarth

Pollard Lime trees (x 2)

2008/00235/TCA

Pen y Garreg, Piccadilly, Llanblethian

Heavy pollarding of Ash

2008/00286/TCA

2, Elm Grove Lane, Dinas Powys

Fell Yew Tree

2008/00297/TPO

22, Maillards Haven, Penarth

Prune 3 Lime trees removing dead wood/branches

(b) General

Higher End, Penmark.

Committee received a report which sought confirmation of Tree Preservation Order No. 25, 2007, which covered a stand of mature Austrian Pine trees which were growing on a strip of land running parallel with and adjoining garden land belonging to No. 1 Higher End and included three Austrian Pines located in front of two large Dutch barns south of the strip.

Councillor Kemp announced that he had received an e-mail from the owners / occupiers of Higher End, and that a compromise in this matter was suggested. Councillor Kemp proposed that consideration of the report be deferred in order that negotiations could take place.

It was noted that should the above proposal be agreed, the interim Tree Preservation Order would need to be renewed.

RESOLVED - T H A T consideration of the report be deferred to enable negotiations to take place with the owners / occupiers of Higher End.

996 ENFORCEMENT ACTION (DEER) -

(i) Land and Buildings at Beech House, Nos. 69 & 71, Broadway, Cowbridge.

A complaint had been received by the Local Planning Authority that an alleged breach had taken place at Beech House, No. 69 and 71 Broadway, Cowbridge.

Following an initial complaint regarding the erection of an unauthorised front boundary wall and untidy land to the rear of a newly erected dwelling, a site inspection had been undertaken. It was noted that there was a garden curtilage extension to the rear of the original dwelling house at No. 69 and the recently approved dwelling house No. 71, Broadway, Cowbridge.

The extended gardens at Nos. 69 and 71 had been landscaped in grass and were level with the remainder of gardens. The developer had removed the previous means of rear boundary treatment that separated the extended land from the approved curtilages at Nos. 69 and 71, Broadway. The garden extensions not only extended beyond the curtilage of the original dwelling house but also approximately 20 - 25 metres beyond the settlement boundary of Cowbridge and Llanblethian as defined by the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996-2011, encroaching into the Lower Thaw Valley Special Landscape Area.

Following the site visit a number of letters had been sent to all of those with an interest in the properties and the acting agents. All offending properties had now been contacted in writing and made fully aware of the planning implications arising from their actions.

Following a number of calls to the agent, two planning applications were submitted in February 2008. The applications were received for both properties to retain the garden extensions. The two applications were subsequently refused planning permission on 28^th March 2008.

RESOLVED - T H A T the Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services be authorised to serve and Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to require:

· That the use of the land as a residential garden should cease.

· The removal of any residential and domestic paraphernalia from the encroached land.

· The erection of a satisfactory form of boundary fence to separate the approved

residential curtilages from the encroached land

and that in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation be granted to take such legal proceedings as may be required.

Reason for decision

To prevent the encroachment and residential use of land outside the settlement boundary into the open countryside and Lower Thaw Special Landscape Area. As such, it was considered that the proposal was contrary to Policies ENV1, ENV4 and ENV27 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996-2011.

(ii) Land and Buildings at Palla Farm, Peterston-Super-Ely

The Enforcement Unit had noted that a substantial, single storey, stone-faced building had been erected in a field adjacent to the extensive Palla Farm complex which from remote viewing, had all the outward appearance of being a house. Whilst it was subsequently confirmed from internal inspection, that it was only being used as a mixed agricultural/domestic store building comprising of two large, open planned rooms, it nevertheless had all the structural elements (domestic doors, upvc double glazed windows with leaded lights, cavity walls, damp course and outside, a raised patio area) and was of a design that would require relatively limited additional works to convert to residential.

Given the comments made in regard to the external appearance of the building having all the constructional elements and design of a house, and not of a design or scale that may be nominally expected or encouraged for a so called agricultural (store) building, it was considered that all those policies which presumed against non-conforming development in the open countryside and which was not considered necessary for the purposes of agriculture and forestry, were applicable.

Whist it was acknowledged that at present the building was only being used for domestic and agricultural storage purposes, it would nevertheless require only a nominal amount of additional work to convert to full independent residential purposes. It was further contended that the outside construction of a substantial area of raised patio, together with enclosing dwarf walls around the whole building, were not only wholly unnecessary for the purposes of agriculture, they were all domestic features that added further to the appearance of the building as a dwelling house. As such, it was considered that the development was contrary to the UDP planning policies and guidance. As a consequence, it was recommended that enforcement action be authorised for the total demolition of the building.

RESOLVED - T H A T the Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services be authorised to serve an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to require:

· The total demolition of the unauthorised subject building and thereafter, the removal

of all demolition products from the site

and that in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation be also granted for such legal proceedings as may be required.

Reason for decision

It is considered that by virtue of its scale, design, method of construction and use of materials, which included the insertion of a domestic style of upvc, double glazed, leaded light windows, domestic style doors, barge board detailing and the construction of outside domestic features including a patio area, the building has not been constructed for the purpose of agriculture or forestry, but is in fact, tantamount to a new dwelling in the urban countryside for which no agricultural, forestry or equine use justification can be made. The development is therefore considered contrary to the terms and aims of Policies ENV1, ENV10, HOUS3 and HOUS5 of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996-2011 and the advice contained within Planning Policy Wales 2002 and Technical Advice Note (Wales) No. 6.

(iii) Land and Buildings off Penyturnpike Road, Dinas Powys (West Wind Farm) -

Complaints were first received by the Enforcement Unit on 26^th May 2005 alleging that there were ongoing tree felling / ground clearance works in a field and attached woodland areas located the Leckwith village end of Penyturnpike Road, Leckwith. Whilst investigated and monitored, nothing untoward was noted and the file closed. In November 2005, the case officer then noted that small animal pens had been erected, soon followed by works to widen the existing field access and partially hard-surface the same.

Over the following two years to the present day, the site had gradually developed in that other animal pens, cages and sheds had been erected, a metal box container, van body and fuel tank had been sited, and numerous stock piles of woods, some in the form of prefabricated roof trusses and planks, stone, metalwork, builders wastes, plastics and what can only be described as miscellaneous other wastes and items had been deposited, placed or are being stored upon the land.

The landowner had been notified on several occasions in writing and alerted to the Council’s increasing concerns on the sites development and operations. Whilst in view of the planning applications submitted, no action had been taken to date, given the timescales which were involved, it was felt that matters now needed to be progressed to a conclusion.

Given that the site had continued to not only expand in blatant disregard of planning controls and the written advice of the Council, the other uses such as the deposit, storage and stockpiling of various wastes, builders materials, woods and the siting of inappropriate structures such as the box container, van body and fuel tank, not only have no agricultural purpose, they were uses, operations and structures that were wholly unacceptable in any event. As such, given that this case has been ongoing for over two years, it was considered that regardless of the landowner’s attempt to gain planning permission for a barn or stable facilities, the current activities, uses and structures were considered as wholly unrelated to those proposals and therefore required action in their own right as such activities were seen as contrary to the aims and terms of the planning policies.

RESOLVED - T H A T the Director Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services be authorised to serve an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to require:

· The permanent removal from the land of all pens, cages, sheds, portable barriers and

fences, the trailer and van body, the fuel tank and metal box container and

thereafter, the cessation of the use of the land for such purposes.

· The permanent removal from the land of all deposited, stockpiled or stored items

whether fabricated or not, to include all woods, plastics, metals, builders wastes and

materials, stone, bricks, drums, pipework and any domestic items and thereafter, the

cessation of the use of the land for such purposes.

· The reinstatement of the original field access onto Penyturnpike Road in accordance

with details to be first submitted for the further approval of the Local Planning

Authority and which detail shall also make provision for a replacement indigenous

species hedgerow along the Penyturnpike Road frontage of the site

and that in the event of non-compliance with the notice, authorisation be granted for such legal proceedings as may be required.

Reason for decision

It was considered that no agricultural, forestry or equine justification can be made for the various structures erected, sited or placed upon the land, nor can similarly any justification be made for stockpiling, depositing and storage of various wastes, building materials, fabricated and other types of woods, metals, plastics, stone, brick and miscellaneous other items. As such, the development, uses and other activities are considered to be contrary to the terms and aims of Policies ENV1, ENV3, ENV10 and ENV27 of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Unitary Development Plan 1996-2011 and also the advice contained within Planning Policy Wales March 2002 and Technical Advice Note (Wales) No. 6.

(iii) Land and Buildings at Channel Centre, Ty Verlon Industrial Estate, Cardiff Road

A complaint had been received by the Local Planning Authority regarding the siting of a hot food takeaway unit at the Ty Verlon Industrial Estate, Cardiff Road.

Following an initial site inspection, it was noted that the hot food takeaway unit was permanently sited in the private parking area of the commercial premises at Bigliss House, Sully View, Ty Verlon Industrial Estate. The van was sited in the area of parking associated with Unit 5, which was occupied by a meat wholesaler. The van was mainly used during the daytime (i.e. office hours) by visiting members of the public.

The siting of a hot food takeaway unit on the site required the benefit of planning permission as this activity had resulted in a material change of use of the land from a car park associated with a commercial/industrial premises to a hot food takeaway use.

A number of requests had been made to the owner to cease the unauthorised use and remove the van from the site. No attempt had been made to comply with these requests.

· The cessation of the use of the land for siting of a mobile unit for the purposes of

the takeaway sale of food.

· Removal from the land of the hot food takeaway unit and associated equipment

and that in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation be also granted for such legal proceedings as may be required.

Reason for decision

The siting of the mobile hot food takeaway unit at this prominent and highly visible location was considered to have a detrimental effect on the general amenity of the area contrary to Policy ENV27 of the Vale of Glamorgan Adopted Development Plan 1996-2011.

997 GENERAL PLANNING MATTERS (DEER) -

(i) Draft Barry Waterfront Development Principles

Committee received a report which gave consideration to the draft document attached to the report which set out the Council’s vision and aspirations for the development of the Waterfront, Barry.

The report had been presented to Cabinet on 16^th April 2008.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T the content of the draft document be endorsed for the purposes of consultation.

(2) T H A T a future report be presented to Committee on the results of the consultation exercise.

Reasons for decisions

(1) In order to provide Cabinet with the resolution of the Planning Committee, and to follow consultation to take place on the document.

(2) To feedback the results of consultation to Planning Committee in due course.

(ii) Clive Lane, Penarth: Prohibition of Access (Alley Gating) Order 2008

Approval was sought for the creation of a Traffic Regulation Order to facilitate the extension of the Alley Gates project into the Penarth area.

It was proposed to extend the Alley Gates Project and to introduce gates into the Cornerswell Ward in Penarth.

The need for the extension of the Alley gating scheme to this area had been established following liaison with South Wales Police, South Wales Fire Service and internal Divisions of the Council.

It was proposed to create a Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which would be to restrict use of the lanes shown on the plan attached to the report to all but “authorised persons” as determined by the Order. Authorised persons would be in possession of pass keys, issued and controlled by an appointed officer, and would include members of the emergency services and public utilities.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T, subject to the views of the Chief Constable and other representative organisations of road users, public notice of the Council’s intention to make a Traffic Order under Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 be given, the effect of which would be to prohibit or restrict access to those lanes detailed in Plan No. TO10MRHC1 attached to the report.

(2) T H A T in the event of no objections being received, the Order be made.

Reasons for decisions

(1) To ensure that consultations and public notice are given as required by the Local Authorities Traffic orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 when making a Traffic Regulation Order.

(2) To enable the project to commence without further referral to Committee unless objections are received.

(iii) Extinguishment of two areas of adopted highway verge adjacent to Tamara Cottage, Llysworney

Approval was sought for the extinguishment of two areas of adopted highway verge adjacent to Tamara Cottage, Llysworney.

In accordance with Section 117 of the Highways Act 1980, the house owner had requested the Council as Highway Authority to progress the extinguishment under Section 116 of the Highways Act 1980.

The areas of adopted highway verge in question were considered to be surplus to highway requirements and the extinguishment would release the Council from maintenance liabilities and associated costs.

RESOLVED - T H A T the Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services be requested to progress the extinguishment of the two areas of adopted highway verge as indicated on the plan attached to the report in accordance with Section 116 of the Highways Act 1980.

Reason for decision

The areas of adopted highway verge in question were considered surplus to highway requirements and extinguishment would relieve the Council of all future maintenance obligations.

(iv) Dyfan Road (Part), Barry: Proposed Prohibition of Waiting Order -

Approval was sought for the introduction of an Order to extend the prohibition of waiting on a short section of Dyfan Road near to its junction with Barry Road, Barry.

Currently, the southern section of Dyfan Road, from its junction with Barry Road to the junction with the lane at the rear of the Barry Road properties was protected by double yellow lines. At this point the road formed an elbow which restricted the visibility of drivers through the bend.

Cardiff Bus had complained to a local Member that their buses had difficulty negotiating through the bend because of vehicles parked on the western side of the road outside the bungalows located at that point.

Surveys carried out at that location had confirmed the difficulties caused by vehicles parking, which prevented the free flow of buses and larger vehicles along this section of carriageway.

It was felt to be appropriate to prohibit parking at this location for a short distance as shown on Plan No. T/04/43/CEP attached to the report. Ample alternative parking spaces were available further along the carriageway.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T, subject to the views of the Chief Constable and other statutory consultees, public notice of the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s intention to make a Traffic Regulation Order be given, the effect of which would be as shown at Appendix A to the report.

(2) T H A T in the event of no objections being received, the Order be made.

Reasons for decisions

(1) To comply with the requirements of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

(2) To allow the necessary works to be undertaken.

(v) Cold Knap, Barry: Proposed Revocation of Waiting Restrictions Order

Committee were asked to revoke the Vale of Glamorgan Council (Cold Knap, Barry) (Prohibition of Waiting at Any Time) (Amendment) Order 2007.

It was reported that the effect of the decision taken by this Committee on 21^st February 2008 would be to revert to the conditions of the Traffic Regulation Orders made in the 1970s for which the present road markings and signage applied.

Accordingly, a Traffic Regulation Order was required to revoke the 2007 Order, subject to statutory consultation and public notice.

RESOLVED -

(1) T H A T, subject to the views of the Chief constable and other statutory consultees, public notice be given of the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s intention to make a Traffic Regulation Order to revoke The Vale of Glamorgan Council (Cold Knap, Barry) (Prohibition of Waiting at Anytime) (Amendment) Order 2007.

(2) T H A T in the event of no objections being received, the Order be made.

Reasons for decisions

(1) To comply with the requirements of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

(2) To rescind the 2007 Order.

998 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 in pursuance of the powers delegated to the Committee, the following applications be decided as indicated and any other necessary action taken:

2007/00655/OUT Received on 9 May 2007

P. 148

Mr. & Mrs. Richards, Cornerways, Wick Road, Ewenny, Vale of Glamorgan

R. Hathaway, 25, Preswylfa Court, Bridgend, CF31 3NX

Cornerways and Swn-y-Coed, Wick Road, Ewenny

Redevelopment to 4 detached properties

DEFERRED for a site inspection.

2007/01641/FUL Received on 26 November 2007

P.157

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. J. Thomas, Gileston Farm, Gileston, Vale of Glamorgan., CF62 4HX

Roger Fuller, Seafield, Village Farm, Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan., CF5 6TY

The Cot, Gileston Farm, Gileston

New two storey dwelling

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 GF5 Revision 2 received on 31st March 2008 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. Prior to first beneficial occupation of the replacement dwelling hereby approved, the existing cottage and outbuildings, shown on the approved plans as being demolished, shall be demolished in their entirety and their constituent materials removed from the land.

Reason:

Since the approved dwelling is acceptable only as a replacement for the existing dwelling, under Policies ENV1 and HOUS7 of the adopted Unitary Development Plan.

4. The occupation of the dwelling hereby approved shall be limited to person(s) employed in connection with the working of Gileston Farm, and to any resident dependants.

Reason:

Since occupation of the dwelling by person(s) unconnected with the existing farm could unacceptably prejudice the continued operations of activities, including noisy grain drying, at the farm, and to ensure the development accords with Policy ENV1, HOUS3 and HOUS5 of the Unitary Development Plan.

5. Prior to their use in the construction of the dwelling hereby approved, details of the materials to be used, including samples, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:

To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to ensure compliance with Policy ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order, 1995 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order) the dwellings hereby approved shall not be extended or altered in any way without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:

To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the scale of development within the Heritage Coast, given the increase in size of replacement dwellign approved, and to ensure compliance with the terms of Policies ENV1, ENV5 and ENV27 of the Unitary Development Plan.

7. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order) no building, structure or enclosure required for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of a dwelling-house shall be constructed, erected, or placed within the curtilage of the dwellings hereby approved without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:

2007/01783/FUL Received on 21 December 2007

P.176

Newydd Housing Ass.(1974) Ltd., Ty Cadarn, 5, Village Way, Tongwynlais, Cardiff., CF15 7WE

Asbri Planning, (Rhodri Davies), 32 Lambourne Crescent, Cardiff Business Park, Llanishen, Cardiff., CF14 5GG,

61-73, Main Street, Barry

Demolition of units 61-73, Main Street, Barry and the erection of 20 no. affordable units (5 no. town houses, 13 no, 2 bed. apartments, 2 no. enhanced disabled units) a new access and associated works

APPROVED subject to the interested person(s) first entering into a Section 106 Legal Agreement to include the following necessary planning obligations:

· The Developer will provide public art on site to a value of at least 1% of the build costs of the development or provide a financial contribution to the same value in lieu of on site provision for the Council’s public art fund. In this case the 1% for art has been calculated as ten thousand and sixty six pounds (£10,066).

· The Developer shall pay the sum of thirty four thousand pounds (£34,000) to the Council to provide or enhance public open space or recreation facilities likely to be used by the future occupiers of the site and / or improve access to such facilities from the site.

· The Developer shall pay the sum of one thousand pounds (£1,000) to relocate the alley gates present at the lane adjacent to the site.

· The Legal Agreement will include the standard clause requiring the payment of a fee set at 20% of the value of the planning application fee (£1,264.00 in this case).

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 21st December 2007, other than where amended by plans reference 030 REV. A, 031 REV. A and 034 REV. A, received on 21st February 2008.

Reason:

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

3. Prior to the commencement of development (including any demolition) , a Method Statement for the demolition, clearance of the site and construction, including details of mitigation measures to deal with noise and dust a