Agenda and minutes

Development Management Committee - Wednesday, 14th August, 2024 10.00 am

Venue: Hybrid - Neuadd Cyngor Ceredigion, Penmorfa, Aberaeron / remotely via video conference

Contact: Mrs Dana Jones 

Media

Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies

Minutes:

None.

2.

Personal Matters

Minutes:

The Chair referred to the recent sudden loss of Councillor Paul Hinge and paid tribute to his vast work within the County Council since become an elected Member for Tirmynach Ward since 2008, his passion to his role as the Armed Forces Champion for veterans in Ceredigion and Wales and most importantly his proudness of all his family. Condolences were expressed to them during this difficult time.

 

3.

Disclosures of personal interest/prejudicial interest

Minutes:

Councillor Ceris Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Application  A230293.

 

4.

To consider the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on the 10 July 2024 pdf icon PDF 91 KB

Minutes:

5.

To consider planning applications deferred at previous Meetings of the Committee pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Minutes:

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

 

A230293 Erection of a rural enterprise dwelling (TAN 6) and shed, Land Adj. Maespwll, Talgarreg, Llandysul

 

A recorded vote was taken in accordance with Part 4, Document I of the Council’s Constitution due to the Committee’s decision being contrary to the Officer recommendation and a significant departure from policy. Councillor Marc Davies proposed against the recommendation, and was seconded by Councillor Meirion Davies

 

For the recommendation:

 

Against the recommendation:

Councillors Ifan Davies, Marc Davies, Meirion Davies, Raymond Evans, Rhodri Evans, Hugh Hughes, Chris James, Maldwyn Lewis, Sian Maehrlein and Carl Worrall (10)

 

Against: none

 

Abstaining: none

 

It was agreed to APPROVE the application subject to a Section 106 Obligation for a rural enterprise dwelling and shed.

 

Members did not agree with the recommendation of the Officers and were of the opinion that the application could be approved for the following reasons:

         The application adheres to Planning Policy Wales, Edition 12, paragraph  5.4.16 Business Clusters

         The application complies with paragraph 4.6 New dwellings on new enterprises and 4.7. and 4.7.1 Rural enterprise dwelling appraisals of TAN 6

         The revised Planning Policy Wales, Edition 12 was more positive towards these developments than in previous guidance

         The application supports a local business which also works in a cluster with another business nearby; which was of mutual benefit to both within Talgarreg

         Existing building on site already with access and therefore not a greenfield site

         Site Inspection Panel were of view site was acceptable for the development

         It was essential to live on site due to security reasons

         There wasn’t another suitable site in the local vicinity for this development

         Consolidate business on one site

         It promotes the local economy and supports community

         It supports the Welsh Language and the local school

 

 

 

           

 

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A230865 Proposed showroom and MOT/Workshop building to replace existing

workshop, Whitehall Garage, Stryd Fawr, Llanon

 

 

It was agreed to APPROVE the application subject to condition(s) which would secure suitable noise mitigation and the recent bat survey and green infrastructure report that had been submitted being adequate.

 

Members did not agree with the recommendation of the Officers and were of the opinion that the application could be approved for the following reasons:

 

         Supports the local economy in Llanon

         Officers wished to support the application but had concerns.

         The Site Inspection Panel had been on site to consider the concerns raised by Officers and mitigation regarding noise, sound and visual impact of the development had been achieved

         The application complies with policy DM22 General Environmental Protection and Enhancement as sound installation panels would be installed

         In relation to DM06 High Quality Design and Placemaking this application improved the existing site

 

 

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6.

Development, Advertisement, Local Authority and Statutory Applications pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Minutes:

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

 

A letter was read out on behalf of the Applicant who was unable to attend the meeting for valid reasons.

 

A230920. Change of use of agricultural field to site 2 shepherds huts and associated works for holiday accommodation, Tanrallt, Talybont

 

To REFER the application to the Site Inspection Panel in accordance with Paragraph 3, 4 and 5 of the Council’s adopted criteria.

 

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Miss Celyn Jukes (applicant) addressed the committee in accordance with the

Operational procedure for Members of the Public addressing the Development

Management Committee  

 

A240273 4 No. Affordable Discounted For Sale Dwellings, Drws Y Coed. Caemorgan Road, Cardigan

 

To REFUSE the application.

 

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A240407 Proposed erection of a single bungalow with detached garage and all

associated works, Plot 27, Heol Y Cwm, Cross Inn, Llandysul

 

 To DEFER the application to the Cooling off group in accordance with paragraph 2 (option 3) of the deferral process for applications presented to Development Management Committee - Operational Procedures and to also request further information from the applicant.

 

 

 

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7.

Planning applications dealt with by way of delegated authority pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Minutes:

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

8.

Appeals pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

It was AGREED to note the planning appeals received.

 

9.

Any other matter which the Chairman decides is for the urgent attention of the Committee

Minutes:

None.