Planning Committee

The Planning Committee approved an application to turn the former Salem Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in Brynawel, Crynant, into a residential care home. It also noted three reports on planning performance, appeals and delegated decisions.

1. Decided

   The committee approved application P2026/0371, subject to the conditions in the circulated report.

   Why

   The minute does not record the reasons for the decision. The change of use means the building would be used as a residential care home in Use Class C2, a planning category for residential institutions.

   Based on the minutes

2. Planning annual performance report

   Decided

   The committee noted the report.

   Why

   The minute gives no further detail on the report.

   Based on the minutes

3. Appeals received, 21 September to 9 October 2026

   Decided

   The committee noted the report on appeals received.

   Why

   Appeals are requests for a higher body to review a planning decision. The minute gives no further detail.

   Based on the minutes

4. Delegated decisions, 21 September to 9 October 2026

   Decided

   The committee noted the report on delegated decisions.

   Why

   Delegated decisions are planning decisions that officers make under powers the council has given them, without a committee vote. The minute gives no further detail.

   Based on the minutes

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1. 1

   Chairs Announcements

   Minute

   The Chair, Councillor J.Jones, welcomed all to the meeting.

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   There were no declarations of interest received.

3. 3

   Minutes of the Previous Meeting

   Minute

   The minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2026, were approved as an accurate record.

   Papers: Minutes Public Pack, 29/09/2026 Planning Committee
4. 4

   To Request Site Visit(s) from the Applications Presented

   Minute

   No requests for site visits were received.

   Part of an issue followed across 13 meetings

5. 5

   Application No. P2026/0371 - Salem Calvinistic Methodist Chapel Brynawel Crynant

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED: Application No. P2026/0371 - Salem Calvinistic Methodist Chapel Brynawel Crynant, Change of use of existing Chapel to Residential Care Home (Use Class C2), be approved subject to the conditions contained within the circulated report.

   Minute

   Officers made a presentation to the Planning Committee as detailed in the circulated report on Application No P2026/0371: Change of use of existing Chapel to Residential Care Home (Use Class C2), Salem Calvinistic Methodist Chapel Brynawel Crynant. The Objector, the Applicant and the Local Ward Member (Cllr Sian Harris) were present and made representations to the meeting. RESOLVED: Application No. P2026/0371 - Salem Calvinistic Methodist Chapel Brynawel Crynant, Change of use of existing Chapel to Residential Care Home (Use Class C2), be approved subject to the conditions contained within the circulated report.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: 20-10-26 Section A P2026-0371 Salem
6. 6

   Planning Annual Performance Report

   Decision as recorded

   Resolved: That the report be noted.

   Minute

   Resolved: That the report be noted.

   Papers: 20-10-26 Section B NPTC Planning Annual Performance Report 2025-26
7. 7

   Appeals Received - 21.09.26 to 09.10.26

   Decision as recorded

   Resolved: That the report be noted.

   Minute

   Resolved: That the report be noted.

   Papers: 20-10-26 Section B_Appeals_Received- 21-09-26 to 9-10-6
8. 8

   Delegated Decisions - 21.09.26 - 09.10.26

   Decision as recorded

   Resolved: That the report be noted.

   Minute

   Resolved: That the report be noted.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: 20-10-26 Section B Delegated_List 21-09-26 to 09-10-26
9. 9

   Urgent Items

   Minute

   There were no urgent items received.

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The minutes record no declarations of interest.

• Jeff Jones, ChairIndependentPresent
• Tim Bowen, Vice ChairIndependentPresent
• Andy Lodwig, Committee MemberIndependentAbsent
• Angharad Rebecca Aubrey, Committee MemberIndependentSent apologies
• Dennis Keogh, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Gareth Rice, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Matthew Crowley, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Rosalyn Davies, Committee MemberPlaid CymruPresent
• Susanne Renkes, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Wyndham Fryer Griffiths, UDP Member (Non-voting)Plaid CymruIn attendance

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