Agenda and minutes

No apologies for absence were received as all members were present.

Members are reminded of their personal responsibility to declare any personal and prejudicial interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government and Finance Act 1992 relating to Council Tax, the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct

Note:

(a)  Members are reminded that they must identify the item number and subject matter that their interest relates to and signify the nature of the personal interest and

(b)  Where Members withdraw from a Meeting as a consequence of the disclosure of a prejudicial interest they must notify the Chair when they leave

Councillor Howard Barrett declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Item 4 as the Chair of Cancer Aid is a personal friend.

To consider report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Proposed dwelling with minor works on the junction of Heolgerrig Road

The Planning Officer introduced the item and led the committee through the report and presentation.

The following questions were raised by the committee and were responded to by the Planning Officer.

·         This application has been refused on three previous occasions but the reason that it is recommended for approval this time is due to the improvement to the vision splay; however, the report states that the vision splay is still an issue due to a sign and a telegraph pole. Also the hedge would have to be maintained over time to continue to provide improved visibility

·         When this application was previously turned down by the Planning Inspectorate there was mention of a traffic and pedestrian survey, why has there been no pedestrian survey carried out and why was the Highways Officer not made aware of the proposed development of a Children’s play area above the proposed site which would potentially increase pedestrian traffic

·         In relation to Highway Safety the report states that traffic volume passing the access is light with a total of 13 two way vehicle movements being recorded during the morning peak hour (08.00 – 09.00) and 27 movements during the afternoon / evening peak period (17.00 – 18.00) Can you confirm how long they were on site to record these figures and do you feel the time spent on site was adequate to record the vehicular movements

·         Can the Planning Officer confirm if any objections have been received from the owner of The Gables since the publication of the report and is it correct that if the ownership of The Gables changes and they make an objection this application cannot go ahead

After consideration by the committee, it was Resolved that:

In accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Town Planning and Countryside, the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

To consider report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Construction of 10 dwellings with associated retaining walls, parking, access and new footpath

Councillor Howard Barrett left the Council Chamber as he had declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item and Councillor Clive Tovey took the Chair.

The Planning Officer introduced the item and led the committee through the report and presentation.

Councillor Julian Amos raised concerns in relation to this application due to the size of the petition submitted and a number of objections in relation to highway access and moved that a site visit be called in relation to this application.

Resolved that: 

A Fact Finding Visit be convened and that the appropriate officers from Planning and Highways Department be invited to attend.

To consider report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Construct 5, 2 bedroom bungalows

Councillor Howard Barrett returned to the meeting and took the Chair.

The Planning Officer introduced the item and led the committee through the power point presentation in relation to the application.

Councillor John Thomas moved that a site visit be called in relation to this application.

Resolved that:

A Fact Finding Visit be convened and that the appropriate officers from Planning and Highways Department be invited to attend.

To consider report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Residential Development

The Planning Officer introduced the item and led the committee through the report and presentation.

After consideration by the committee, it was Resolved that:

In accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Town Planning and Countryside, the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

To receive report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Resolved that:

Appeal Decision P/18/0192 be received.

To receive report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Resolved that:

Appeal Decision P/18/0195 be received.

To receive report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Resolved that:

Delegated report be received.

The Chair advised that there was no business deemed urgent and closed the meeting.