Agenda and draft minutes

Councillors Rhodri Davies and Maldwyn Lewis apologised for their inability to attend the meeting.

The Chair extended his best wishes to Mrs Ffion Lloyd, Solicitor as she leaves her role with the authority and thanked her for her work over the years.

i.      Councillor Matthew Vaux reported that he had received a dispensation to speak on Application A240772.

ii.     Councillor Chris James declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Application A211186 and withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.

iii.    Councillor Carl Worrall chaired the meeting for Application A240509 as it was an application in the ward of the Chair, Councillor Ifan Davies.

It was RESOLVED to confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting held on 12 February 2025.

Matters arising

None.

Consideration was given to the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer – Economy & Regeneration on the following planning applications which had been considered at a previous meeting and which required further consideration by the Committee:-

A210916 - A one planet development with additional track way, an erection of a low impact zero carbon 3 bedroom house, an erection of a wooden workshop for apple juice making and herbal products, an erection of 2 poly tunnels, wildlife pond, Lletty'r Gôg, Llangeitho, Tregaron

To REFUSE the application on highway safety grounds.

A211186 - The erection of a Class A1 retail Aldi foodstore, the refurbishment of a Grade II listed sports pavilion, the installation of three pre-fabricated wooden exhibition pods, and a nature and biodiversity area with associated access, car parking and landscaping, Trinity St Davids Playing Fields Pontfaen Road, Lampeter

To REFUSE the application based upon the following reasons:

·       There is no quantitative or qualitative need for the proposed foodstore in Lampeter.

·       The proposed foodstore would be expected to have a major detrimental impact on the existing Sainsbury's in Lampeter town centre as well as the high street. This would adversely affect the vitality and viability of the town centre, which in turn could further increase vacancies in the centre, at a time when rising vacancies are already a concern.

·       The proposed foodstore is expected to have a major adverse impact on both Aberaeron and Llandysul town centres, with losses of around 10% of total convenience trade predicted. This is a major concern given the importance of the convenience offer to the overall health of both centres and to their role as service centres for their local communities.

·       The proposed development is considered to have a significant adverse effect on the characteristics of the landscape.

·       The proposed development is considered to have a significant adverse effect, of major magnitude, on the setting of the Grade II Listed Pavilion.

·       The proposed development is considered to have a significant adverse effect on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

·       The proposed development is considered to result in the loss of playing space which has not been compensated for elsewhere and the provision is not subject to sufficient enhancements to justify the loss of the pitch.

A240169 - Erection of dwelling, agricultural shed and associated works on site of former/abandoned dwelling, Fronlwyd, Llangrannog, Llandysul

To REFUSE the application for the following reason:

Given the ruinous state of the dwelling subject to the application, the proposal conflicts with criterion 1i of Policy LU09 of the Ceredigion Local Development Plan 2007 – 2022 (adopted 2013). The proposed development is therefore considered as representing new housing in ‘other locations’ contrary to planning policies S01 and S04 of the adopted Ceredigion Local Development Plan 2007-2022 (adopted 2013).

A240509 - Change of use from offices (solicitors) to residential Manarafon, Stryd Y Capel, Tregaron

A recorded vote was taken in accordance with Part 4, Document I of the Council’s Constitution due to the Committee’s decision  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Consideration was given to the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer Economy and Regeneration upon development, advertisement; local authority and statutory planning Applications:-

A240707 - Proposed Alterations & Extension to Existing Dwelling & All Associated Works, 51 Heol Y Graig, Aberporth, Cardigan

Mr Dylan Green (Agent) addressed the Committee in accordance with the Operational procedure for Members of the Public addressing the Development Control Committee.

A240757 - Proposed demolition of the existing residential properties and redevelopment for residential development and associated works, Former Bodlondeb Care Home, Penparcau Road, Aberystwyth

Mr Mike Southall (Agent) addressed the Committee in accordance with the Operational procedure for Members of the Public addressing the Development Control Committee.

A240851 - Residential development, together with associated vehicular and pedestrian accesses, car parking, amenity areas, landscaping and ancillary development: site preparation, clearance, treatment, re-profiling and the installation of new services and infrastructure, Land at Dol Y Dintir, New Mill Road, Cardigan

It was RESOLVED to note the schedule of planning applications dealt with the Report of the Corporate Lead Officer – Economy and Regeneration.

It was AGREED to note the planning appeals received.

None.