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RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be deferred. To allow consultation with NRW, especially regarding the potential impact upon birds and ornithology and the monitoring of bird strikes and reporting on this during the life of the proposed development and to establish whether a red light in addition to infra-red light is required for small aircraft. The Chair apologised to the applicant that a decision could not be made at the meeting and the application would be brough back to the Committee at the earliest opportunity. The Committee asked that officers check that NRW are consulted, as required on other applications.
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes and subject to relevant conditions being amended to include the wording “with exception of the demolition works” and the numbering of conditions being checked. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes and that an informative be added that if the applicant intends to bring soil onto the site NRW would need to be contacted. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Apologies for absence were received from County Councillors C Kenyon-Wade, K Lewis and E Vaughan.
The Chair was authorised to sign as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held on 30 May and 6 June 2024.
(a) There were no declarations of interest. (b) The Committee noted that no Member requested that a record be made of their membership of a Community Council where discussion had taken place of matters for the consideration of this Committee. (c) The Committee noted that no Member (who is a member of the Committee) would be acting as ‘local representative’ in respect of any application on the agenda. (d) The Committee noted that Councillor G Mitchell (who is not a member of the Committee) would be speaking as the ‘local representative’ in respect of application 24/0522/FUL.
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.
Declarations are read from the minutes once they are published.
The Committee considered the report of the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection (copies filed with the signed minutes).
There was no update report. Councillor A Davies joined the meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be deferred. To allow consultation with NRW, especially regarding the potential impact upon birds and ornithology and the monitoring of bird strikes and reporting on this during the life of the proposed development and to establish whether a red light in addition to infra-red light is required for small aircraft. The Chair apologised to the applicant that a decision could not be made at the meeting and the application would be brough back to the Committee at the earliest opportunity. The Committee asked that officers check that NRW are consulted, as required on other applications.
Grid Ref: E: 284921 N: 291803 Valid Date: 16/04/2024 Community Council: Trefeglwys Community Council Applicant: Bute Energy Location: Land 3800 Meters West of Staylittle, Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, Powys Proposal: Erection and operation of a temporary meteorological mast for a 36-month period Application Type: Full application County Councillor G Mitchell spoke as the local representative. Mr J Bimson spoke as an objector. Mr R Mitchell spoke as the agent. The Principal Planning Officer advised in response to a question that there were nine groups of railway sleepers, which would be used as anchorage points for the guide ropes. There was no information on whether these were tanalised but if the Committee were minded to approve the application it could be conditioned that they should not. In response to a question regarding the weather station located near this application site the Professional Lead Planning advised that the Committee needs to consider this application on its own merit and in line with planning policies. He advised that there are no policies in the Local Development Plan regarding meteorological masts but there are other policies such as Policy DM4 which are applicable. Officers advised in response to a question regarding aviation safety that condition 4 sought further information regarding how the mast would be lit to maintain civil and military aviation safety. Comments were made that small private aircraft do not use infra-red equipment. In response to a question the Professional Lead Planning advised that the application was for a mast to test wind conditions in the area and the information gathered would be used by the windfarm developer to determine whether to submit an application for an energy project. This possible future project, however, was not an issue for consideration at this point and the Committee must only consider the merits of the current application. The reasons for refusing the previous application were noted and officers were asked if Natural Resources Wales’s [NRW] ornithologists had commented on the new information submitted by the applicant. The Committee was advised that no response had been received from NRW. The Professional Lead Planning advised in response to a question that the impact of the mast on birds would be monitored but would not result in the mast being taken down earlier, if bird strikes occurred. The data gathered however, would inform the consideration of any future applications. In respect of consultation with NRW the Professional Lead Planning advised that on reviewing the file NRW had not been consulted on this or the previous application. He stated that the general regulations state who to consult for developments in close proximity to a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). He advised that if the Committee were minded to approve the application, it would be subject to consultation with NRW. It was moved and duly seconded to defer consideration of the application to allow consultation with NRW, especially regarding the potential impact upon birds and ornithology and the monitoring of bird strikes and reporting on this during the life of the proposed development and to establish whether a red light in addition to infra-red light is required for small aircraft, which will have a visual impact at night. RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be deferred. To allow consultation with NRW, especially regarding the potential impact upon birds and ornithology and the monitoring of bird strikes and reporting on this during the life of the proposed development and to establish whether a red light in addition to infra-red light is required for small aircraft. The Chair apologised to the applicant that a decision could not be made at the meeting and the application would be brough back to the Committee at the earliest opportunity. The Committee asked that officers check that NRW are consulted, as required on other applications.
Grid Ref: E: 312712 N: 311559 Valid Date: 03/05/2024 Community Council: Llangyniew Community Council Applicant: Mr Marc Jones Location: Unit B, Mathrafal Barns, Mathrafal, Meifod, Powys, SY22 6HT Proposal: Change of use of Unit B from class A2/B1 and area of agricultural land to Class D1 - Nursery / Day Care centre Application Type: Full application This application was withdrawn by the applicant.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes and subject to relevant conditions being amended to include the wording “with exception of the demolition works” and the numbering of conditions being checked. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Grid Ref: E: 322944 N: 307865 Valid Date: 11/01/2024 Community Council: Welshpool Town Council Applicant: Powys County Council Housing Services Location: Former Gungrog School Site, Gungrog Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7EJ Proposal: Demolition of existing school and redevelopment for residential development of 16 bungalows and all associated works Application Type: Full application The Solicitor advised that she had reviewed the file and that it had been processed appropriately. The Principal Planning Officer advised that if the Committee was minded to approve the application, relevant planning conditions would include the wording “with exception of the demolition works”. The Principal Planning Officer in response to a question regarding affordable housing, advised that a condition would require a minimum of 20% affordable housing in accordance with planning policy. In response to a question she advised that the Highways Authority had been consulted and was content with the proposed development subject to conditions. It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer, with relevant conditions to include the wording “with exception of the demolition works” and the numbering of the conditions being checked. RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes and subject to relevant conditions being amended to include the wording “with exception of the demolition works” and the numbering of conditions being checked. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes and that an informative be added that if the applicant intends to bring soil onto the site NRW would need to be contacted. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
Grid Ref: E: 301619 N: 233391 Valid Date: 22/03/2024 Community Council: Honddu Isaf Community Council Applicant: Mr Gary Arnold Location: Cefn Coed Mawr Bungalow, Sarnau, Brecon, LD3 9PT Proposal: Formation of outdoor riding arena and associated works Application Type: Full application The Solicitor advised that she had reviewed the file and the application had been processed appropriately. In respect of the use of soil on the site, it was noted that the soil would be used in the cut and fill to develop the arena. In response to comments the Professional Lead Planning advised that an informative could be added advising that if soil was needed to be brought onto the site, NRW would need to be contacted regarding appropriate licences. It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the officer. As County Councillors T Colbert and P James dropped out of the meeting they did not vote on the application. RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes and that an informative be added that if the applicant intends to bring soil onto the site NRW would need to be contacted. As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.
The Committee received for information a list of decisions made by the Head of Property, Planning and Public Protection during the period between 29 May 2024 and 18 June 2024. County Councillor C Hall left the meeting.
Part of an issue followed across 10 meetings
The Committee received the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales [PEDW] letter regarding the appeal in respect of application 22/2179/FUL - Llyswen Farm, Llyswen Lane, Burgedin, Guilsfield, SY21 9DS. The Committee noted that PEDW had dismissed the appeal.
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