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The Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met on 4 June 2025 to consider planning applications, appeals and reports. It approved a change of use to a children's care home at 16 Gelligaer Road, Trelewis, and refused a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation at 1 Cwm Cottages, Dowlais, on parking and highway safety grounds. The meeting also received reports on appeals and on decisions made under delegated powers.
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr L Davies.
Declarations of Interest were received from: · Cllr G Preston declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Item 3 and will leave the meeting for the consideration of the item. · Cllr J Thomas declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Items 10 and 11 and will leave the meeting for the consideration of the item.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
Declarations of Interest Cllr G Preston, having declared an interest in this item, left the meeting for the consideration of the item. Change of use from a dwelling (C3) and two storey rear extension to provide a children's care home (C2) The Planning Officer D Cross introduced the report and provided the committee with a power point presentation outlining the application. The Applicant then addressed the committee, providing details of the application and the Applicant’s professional background and experience in managing residential homes. The Applicant referred to the type of care they would provide and the routines and supervision that would be put in place. In response to the questions from elected members to the Applicant: · The Applicant explained the parking and noted that there would be two vehicles parked. · The Applicant provided details regarding the ages of the children who would reside in the property. The Local Elected Member Cllr Michelle Symonds spoke on behalf of residents who had voiced concerns regarding the application. Cllr M Symonds referred to the number of people who would be residing at the property and raised concerns regarding parking and highway safety. Cllr M Symonds then referred to potential noise disturbances and the amount of supervision that would be provided. In response to questions from elected members: · Regarding the publicity exercise, the Officer explained the number of representations. · The Officer provided clarification regarding the number of bedrooms, children, and staff. · The Officer noted that the only vehicle access is to the front of the property. · Regarding the publicity exercise, the Officer explained the requirements and how the level of publicity is determined. · The Officer explained how South Wales Police are included in the weekly lists and were aware of the application. · The Officer referred to the floor plans and provided details regarding the use of rooms. Comments were made regarding the concerns of residents in relation to parking and highway safety. Resolved that: The application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.
G Preston: Personal and prejudicial interest on P/25/0022 - 16 Gelligaer Road, Trelewis, Treharris, CF46 6DN
The minute does not describe the interest.
J Thomas: Personal and prejudicial interest on EXEMPT
The minute does not describe the interest.
J Thomas: Personal and prejudicial interest
The minute does not describe the interest.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The application be refused. The Committee agreed that Cllr D Sammon would prepare the evidence on behalf of the Councillors should an appeal be put forth. After the Committee discussed the reasons for refusal, it was Resolved that: The application be refused on the grounds of parking and highway safety.
Change of use from 5 bedroom dwelling (C3 use class) to a 6 bed HMO (C4 use class) The Planning Officer D Cross introduced the report and provided the committee with a power point presentation outlining the application. The Applicant’s Agent then addressed the committee, providing details of the application. The Agent referred to the condition of the property and noted that it’s been empty for a considerable amount of time. The Agent then referred to how the property would be managed and the individuals that would be living there. In response to the questions from elected members to the Agent: · The Agent noted that the Applicant has other properties in Merthyr Tydfil. · The Agent provided details regarding the Aplicant’s background in developments and properties. · The Agent referred to the type of individuals who would be living at the property. · The Agent noted that the Applicant has previous experience of owning and running an HMO. The Planning Officer C Watkins then clarified the planning considerations. In response to questions from elected members: · The Officer referred to the letters of objection. · The Officer explained the process of an HMO application and noted that there were no objections received from the Highways department. Comments were made regarding parking and the role of the planning committee. Resolved that: The application be refused. The Committee agreed that Cllr D Sammon would prepare the evidence on behalf of the Councillors should an appeal be put forth. After the Committee discussed the reasons for refusal, it was Resolved that: The application be refused on the grounds of parking and highway safety.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The appeal decision be received.
Change of use of land for storage of outdoor skips Resolved that: The appeal decision be received.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The appeal decision be received.
Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 4 bedroom house in multiple occupancy (Use Class C4) Resolved that: The appeal decision be received.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The appeal decision be received.
Change of use from C3 Dwelling house to C4 House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) For maximum of 5 occupants Resolved that: The appeal decision be received.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Delegated report be received.
Resolved that: The Delegated report be received.
The Chair advised that there was no other business deemed urgent.
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