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Decided: Members delegated to the Head of Environment Department the power to approve the application, subject to a Section 106 agreement (a legal deal in which the developer pays towards local services) or a unilateral agreement for an education contribution and play equipment on the open space, and to conditions. A proposal to refuse the application fell on a recorded vote, with 6 in favour and 9 against.
Decided: Members delegated powers to the Senior Planning Manager (officers decide without a further committee vote) to refuse the application. The reasons were: visual harm in the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB, a nationally protected landscape); insufficient information for an assessment of the Pen Llŷn and Sarnau Special Area of Conservation (a protected wildlife site); loss of the best and most versatile farmland; a sub-standard entrance with a second entrance left unrestricted; no drainage statement; and no flood consequences assessment in flood zones 2 and 3.
Decided: The committee resolved to refuse the application, for four reasons. The reasons were: the huts would create new permanent camping accommodation in a Special Landscape Area (a local landscape protection area); there is insufficient information on the effect on the Afon Dyfrdwy and Llyn Tegid Special Area of Conservation; flood consequences were not assessed in flood zones 2 and 3; and no drainage statement was submitted.
Decided: Approval was granted for one Member to attend each of two events: the Leadership Programme for Councillors in North Wales, and the WLGA Annual Conference in Swansea, 16-17 September 2026.
RESOLVED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
Decided: Cabinet accepted the report and agreed the forward work programme for its October meeting.
Decided: Cabinet approved Blaenau Gwent taking part in setting up a Gwent-wide social care workforce development service for the five Gwent councils' social services departments. Caerphilly County Borough Council will lead the set-up and host the service, subject to agreement on workforce, legal, IT, accommodation, financial and governance arrangements. Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Children, Young People and Families, after consulting the relevant cabinet member and statutory officers, to finalise the arrangements. Cabinet noted that formal consultation with affected staff and trade unions, and due diligence and impact assessments, must still be completed.
Decided: Cabinet accepted the report as presented.
Decided: Members supported the recommendation, and it goes to Cabinet. The minute does not give the wording of the recommendation.
Decided: The meeting approved the appointment of school governors, as set out in the agenda pack.