Decided: The Committee refused planning permission for the repair, alteration and extension of the building at Rainbow Bargain Ltd, Bangor Street, Roath, and for a change to a flexible mixed use. The reason given was that the height and position of the northern extension would be too close to the side windows of the neighbouring property, which has consent for residential use. This would harm the amenity of its occupants, and the minute says it is contrary to Policy KP5 of the adopted Local Development Plan 2016.
RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting held on the 2 July 2026 be
received and approved as a true and correct record of the proceedings.
The minutes of the Communities Scrutiny Committee meeting held on the 29 July 2026 were presented for consideration.
Matters arising – The Scrutiny Coordinator advised that the recommendation made at the special Communities Scrutiny Committee - regarding the call-in of the Lead Officer decision elating to an application for planning permission for a permanent Gypsy and Traveller site – stood: it would be considered by the new Cabinet once it had been formed.
RESOLVED: that the minutes of the special meeting of Communities Scrutiny Committee held on the 29 July 2026 be received and approved as a true and correct record of the proceedings.
Decided: The Committee agreed and noted its forward work programme, subject to the changes reported: a new Local Development Plan item on 15 October, subject to an all-Member workshop, and a wider review of county road maintenance following a Council motion.
Decided: The Committee noted the report. It asked for a comparison of well-being impact assessments before and after the new service, and for the updated Waste Strategy, including checks on Welsh Government recycling data, to be added to its forward work programme.
Decided: The Committee said it had not seen enough financial evidence to make a firm recommendation. It resolved that further opportunities be explored, including 'swap out' locations, and that clearer financial information be given when charging proposals go to Cabinet.