Planning Committee

It recorded decisions on three planning applications, all granted with conditions, and noted a report on recent planning appeal decisions. The minutes record no declarations of interest.

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1. Planning applications decided by the committee

   Decided

   The minute records that decisions are recorded as shown on the planning applications schedule. The schedule shows three applications granted with conditions: 24/0734 at 1 Ridgeway Avenue, Newport (garage extension and link extension); 24/0840 at 176 Caerleon Road, Newport (change of use from a 3 bedroom house to a 5 bedroom house in multiple occupation, and a cycle store to the rear); and 24/1017 at 27 Morden Road, Newport (change of use from a 4 bedroom house to a 5 bedroom house in multiple occupation). The committee also authorised the Planning and Development Manager to draft any amendments to conditions or reasons for refusal for the schedule.

   Why

   The three applications came to committee at the request of councillors. Cllrs P Bright and P Hourahine asked for 24/0734 and 24/0840 to be considered by committee, and Cllrs C Townsend, P Bright and P Hourahine asked for 24/1017. Application 24/0734 was moved forward on the agenda because public speakers were attending. G Michalatos, the applicant, spoke in favour of it. M Adams, a resident, and Cllr Drewett spoke against it. Cllr Hourahine spoke against 24/0840 and 24/1017. A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a home shared by unrelated people.

   Based on the minutes, Committee Schedule 5th March 2025

2. Recent planning appeal decisions

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The minute records only that members’ attention was drawn to the appeals report for information. A planning appeal lets an applicant ask the Planning Inspectorate or Welsh Ministers to review a council decision. The pack included reports dated 5 February and 5 March 2025. Among the outcomes listed, the committee refused an application at 147 Flat Over, Commercial Road against officer advice, and on appeal permission was granted with conditions. Appeals at 20 Usk Street were dismissed after officers refused the applications. The report says the main risk from appeals is a costs award against the council, meaning the council pays the appellant’s costs, if a decision cannot be defended.

   Based on the minutes, Appeal Agenda Feb 2025, Appeal Agenda March 2025

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1. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   None.

2. 3

   Minutes of the Previous Meeting

   Minute

   The minutes of the meeting held on 08 January 2025 were submitted. Resolved That the minutes of the meeting held on 08 January 2025 be taken as read and confirmed.

   Papers: Minutes of the Previous Meeting
3. 4

   Development Management: Planning Application Schedule

   Minute

   (1) That decisions be recorded as shown on the Planning Applications Schedule attached as an Appendix A (2) That the Planning and Development Manager be authorised to draft any amendments to/additional conditions or reasons for refusal in respect of the Planning Applications Schedule, attached.

   Papers: Committee Schedule 5th March 2025
4. 5

   Appeal Decisions

   Minute

   Members attention was drawn to the appeals report for information.

   Papers: Appeal Agenda Feb 2025, Appeal Agenda March 2025

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The minutes record no declarations of interest.

• Malcolm Linton, Deputy ChairLabourPresent
• Mark Spencer, ChairLabourPresent
• Bev Perkins, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Gavin Horton, Committee MemberLabourSent apologies
• Jason Jordan, Committee MemberNewport Independent PartySent apologies
• John Jones, Committee MemberConservativeSent apologies
• John Reynolds, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Mark Howells, Committee MemberIndependentPresent
• Tim Harvey, Committee MemberLabourSent apologies
• Trevor Watkins, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• William Routley, Committee MemberConservativePresent

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