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The committee considered five planning applications and one change to the council's constitution. Members agreed to vary the housing permission at South Sebastopol once a legal deed is signed, and approved a 3G pitch at Llantarnam and three Pontypool applications. They also approved a change to the constitution to name the new role that will replace the Head of Development Management on his retirement.
1.1 There were apologies received by Councillor Karl Gauden & Councillor Gaynor James
2.1 The following interests were declared: · Councillor Ashley declared a personal non prejudicial interest in Agenda Items 4 and 5 as a member of CWMBRAN Community Council which has been consulted on the application. · Councillor Ashley declared a personal non prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 4 as this was partly within his ward. · Councillor Evans declared a personal non prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 4 as this was partly within his ward. · Councillor Evans declared a personal non prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 4 as he is a member of the South Sebastopol Steering Group. · Councillor Horler declared a personal non prejudicial interest in Agenda Items 6, 7 and 8 as a member of PONTYPOOL Community Council which has been consulted on the application. · Councillor J James declared a personal non prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 6, 7 and 8 as a member of PONTYPOOL Community Council which has been consulted on the application. · Councillor Slade declared a predetermination of Agenda Item 5 (Llantarnam 3G) relating to earlier comments made and withdrew from the meeting whilst the item was considered.
3.1 The minutes of the meeting held on 19th June 2024 were confirmed as a true and accurate record.
4.1 The Planning Consultant presented the report to Members in detail and displayed photographs and plans of the site. 4.2 Following questions from Members, Officers responded as follows: · The developer experienced financial insecurity as a result of Covid-19 which caused delays to this project. · Construction traffic would need to travel through Maes Gwyn in order to access the west side of the bridge. There would be a traffic management plan put in place to mitigate any disruption. · The wording of condition 3 & 4 within the report would be reviewed due to Member comments. · The assumption was that a temporary track would be placed for the construction traffic as a full link could not be put in place until the second bridge’s construction was completed. · This application was solely in respect of the variation of dwellings, rather than the bridge. Any comments that had been received regarding the Bridge would be included in the appropriate application and reported on in due course. 4.3 Members unanimously agreed that upon completion of a deed of variation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act, the Head of Planning and Development be authorised to grant permission subject to the conditions stated in the report.
5.1 The Planner presented the report to Members in detail and displayed photographs and plans of the site. 5.2 Following questions from Members, Officers responded as follows: · There had been a Flood Consequences Assessment undertaken on the land and the proposed changes were determined to manage any flood risk appropriately. These proposals could be seen in the application. · The floodlights on the pitch would be seen in other areas as these were 15m tall. However, these would be covered from the residential street opposite by trees and as the lights were directional and had a shroud, any spillage would be minimal. · Ecologists agreed that the amount of light spillage was acceptable. · There would be additional parking available at Llantarnam Community Primary School in addition to the 40 car park spaces already available for those who wish to use the pitch. · The pitch would be built to Football Authority Wales and Rugby Football Union standards and guidelines. The size of the pitch could be seen in the report. · The management of the pitch would not be the responsibility of the Planning Authority. 5.3 Members unanimously agreed to approve the application subject to the conditions laid out in the report.
6.1 The Senior Planner presented the report to Members in detail and displayed photographs and plans of the proposed updates to the site. 6.2 There were no questions from the Committee. 6.3 Members unanimously agreed to approve the application subject to the conditions laid out in the report.
7.1 The Senior Planner presented the report to Members in detail and displayed photographs and plans of the proposed updates to the site. 7.2 There were no questions from Members. 7.3 Members unanimously agreed to approve the application and a Cadw referral subject to the conditions laid out in the report.
8.1 The Senior Planner presented the report to Members in detail and displayed photographs and plans of the site. 8.2 There were no questions from Members. 8.3 Members unanimously agreed to approve the application subject to the conditions laid out in the report.
9.1 The Head of Development Management presented the report and noted that the constitution needed to be changed to represent the name of the new role that would be replacing his own on retirement. 9.2 The Committee gave heartfelt thanks to the Head of Development Management for all his support and hard work and wished him well in his retirement. 9.3 Members approved the changes to the Constitution set out in paragraph 7.1 of 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.
Ashley: Personal interest on Planning Application - 22/P/0704/VAR / Cais Cynllunio - 22/P/0704/VAR
Member of Cwmbran Community Council, which was consulted on the application.
Ashley: Personal interest on Planning Application - 24/P/0190/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 24/P/0190/FUL
Member of Cwmbran Community Council, which was consulted on the application.
Ashley: Personal interest on Planning Application - 22/P/0704/VAR / Cais Cynllunio - 22/P/0704/VAR
The application site lies partly within his ward.
Evans: Personal interest on Planning Application - 22/P/0704/VAR / Cais Cynllunio - 22/P/0704/VAR
The application site lies partly within his ward.
Evans: Personal interest on Planning Application - 22/P/0704/VAR / Cais Cynllunio - 22/P/0704/VAR
Member of the South Sebastopol Steering Group.
Horler: Personal interest on Planning Application - 24/P/0293/VAR / Cais Cynllunio - 24/P/0293/VAR
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which was consulted on the application.
Horler: Personal interest on Planning Application - 24/P/0294/LBC / Cais Cynllunio - 24/P/0294/LBC
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which was consulted on the application.
Horler: Personal interest on Planning Application - 24/P/0340/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 24/P/0340/FUL
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which was consulted on the application.
J James: Personal interest on Planning Application - 24/P/0293/VAR / Cais Cynllunio - 24/P/0293/VAR
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which was consulted on the application.
J James: Personal interest on Planning Application - 24/P/0294/LBC / Cais Cynllunio - 24/P/0294/LBC
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which was consulted on the application.
J James: Personal interest on Planning Application - 24/P/0340/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 24/P/0340/FUL
Member of Pontypool Community Council, which was consulted on the application.
Slade: Interest on Planning Application - 24/P/0190/FUL / Cais Cynllunio - 24/P/0190/FUL
Predetermination, based on earlier comments made. Councillor Slade withdrew from the meeting while the item was considered.
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