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The Planning Committee considered four planning applications, three in Pontypool and one in Cwmbran. Members approved all four: the car park landscaping without conditions, the Greenmeadow Community Farm scheme and the Hanbury Road café plan subject to conditions, and the listed building consent for Hanbury Road subject to Cadw's approval.
1.1 Apologies were received from Councillor Steven Evans.
2.1 The following interests were declared: · Councillor Stuart Ashley declared a personal interest in agenda item 6 as a Member of Cwmbran Community Council who had been consulted on the application. He declared a further personal interest in agenda item 6 as a Council appointed Member on the Greenmeadow Community Farm Shadow Board. · Councillor Jon Horlor declared a personal interest in agenda items 5, 7 and 8 as a Member of Pontypool Community Council who had been consulted on the applications. · Councillor Gaynor James declared a personal interest in agenda items 5, 7 and 8 as a Member of Pontypool Community Council who had been consulted on the applications. · Councillor Jon James declared a personal interest in agenda items 5, 7 and 8 as a Member of Pontypool Community Council who had been consulted on the applications. · Councillor Mark Jones declared a personal interest in agenda items 5, 7 and 8 as the application were in his ward.
3.1 Councillor Parrish thanked Councillor Ashley for chairing the meeting in her absence. 3.2 The minutes of the meeting held on 7th September 2023 were confirmed as a true and accurate record.
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Stuart Ashley: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0666/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0666/FUL
Member of Cwmbran Community Council, which had been consulted on the application.
Stuart Ashley: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0666/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0666/FUL
Council-appointed Member on the Greenmeadow Community Farm Shadow Board.
Jon Horlor: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0611/CND / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0611/CND
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which had been consulted on the applications.
Jon Horlor: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0721/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0721/FUL
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which had been consulted on the applications.
Jon Horlor: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0722/LBC / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0722/LBC
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which had been consulted on the applications.
Gaynor James: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0611/CND / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0611/CND
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which had been consulted on the applications.
Gaynor James: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0721/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0721/FUL
4.1 The minutes of the special meeting held on 20th September 2023 were confirmed as a true and accurate record.
5.1 The Senior Planner presented the report to Members in detail and displayed photographs and plans of the site. 5.2 In response to a question regarding the trees surrounding the existing car park, the Senior Planner stated that the Council’s Ecologist had considered the environment around the car park, and it was proposed to plant one Sweet Gum to the front of the car park, two Sweet Gum trees and two Hornbeam trees to the rear of the car park. A condition had been added that required the trees to be appropriately managed to ensure their longevity. 5.3 Members appreciated that some trees and vegetation had to be removed to enable the construction to go ahead and felt that it was a great approach for the replacement trees to be planted off-site in the orchard at Pontypool Park. Councillor Jon Horlor lost connection and was absent for the vote. 5.4 Members unanimously agreed to approve the application unconditionally.
6.1 The Planner presented his report whilst sharing his screen, displaying photographs and plans of the site. 6.2 Following questions from Members, the Planner responded as follows: · The scheme included a new pedestrian access which involved re-grading the area to the front of the farmhouse to allow for better accessibility. The new landscaped footpath would also allow the separation of the pedestrian and vehicular access. · There were a number of different levels throughout the site however works were proposed to improve this by regrading areas of the site to make the site more accessible. · There were multiple disabled spaces included in the new car park and additional disabled parking spaces would also be provided adjacent to the farmhouse. 6.3 Members commented that it was an exciting application, and the plans were innovative and would totally rejuvenate a tired facility. 6.4 Members unanimously agreed to approve the application subject to the conditions laid out in the report.
7.1 The Senior Planner presented her report and displayed photographs and plans of the site. 7.2 A Member asked whether the replacement planting proposed for the Italian Gardens could be Italian Species, the Senior Planner responded by confirming that the proposed trees were Lime Trees and the Council’s Ecologist was happy with that proposal. 7.3 Members commented that it was an exciting proposal which would benefit the town centre. 7.4 Members unanimously agreed to approve the application subject to the conditions laid out in the report.
8.1 The Senior Planner presented her report which sought approval to the revised scheme. If Members resolved to approve the recommendation, the application would be referred to Cadw for consideration. The decision would be issued if Cadw were satisfied with the revised scheme. 8.2 Members unanimously agreed that the listed building consent be granted subject to the conditions laid out in the report and subject to the approval of Cadw.
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which had been consulted on the applications.
Gaynor James: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0722/LBC / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0722/LBC
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which had been consulted on the applications.
Jon James: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0611/CND / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0611/CND
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which had been consulted on the applications.
Jon James: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0721/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0721/FUL
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which had been consulted on the applications.
Jon James: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0722/LBC / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0722/LBC
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which had been consulted on the applications.
Mark Jones: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0611/CND / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0611/CND
The applications were in his ward.
Mark Jones: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0721/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0721/FUL
The applications were in his ward.
Mark Jones: Personal interest on Planning Application - 23/P/0722/LBC / Cais Cynllunio - 23/P/0722/LBC
The applications were in his ward.
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