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The Planning Committee met on 6 May 2025 to decide one planning application. Members granted permission to convert farm buildings at Pen y Palmant Farm, Minera, into ten light industrial units. They also noted a list of delegated decisions made by officers in March 2025.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Frank Hemmings, Jeremy Kent and Andy Williams.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 April 2025 were submitted. RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 April 2025 be signed as a correct record.
There were no declarations of interest submitted.
The Chief Officer Economy and Planning submitted a report (COEP/05/2025) asking Members to determine the listed planning applications.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.
The Officer presented the report, and in doing so, displayed plans of the site to assist with his presentation. A discussion ensued and the following points were made: · Confirmation that conversion of buildings in the countryside was supported by planning guidance, subject to relevant conditions. · The proposed elevation drawings showed minimal change to the buildings, and the application was in accordance with the policy. · It was noted that the site was well screened, so there was no significant impact on the character of the area. · Confirmation that whilst the site was in green wedge, Planning Policy Wales advised that converting existing buildings was not inappropriate development, providing it complied with appropriate criteria. · Acknowledgement that there had been objections to the application. However, Officers confirmed that the proposed development was classified as B1 use, which was regarded as having minimal impact on the surrounding area and would not have a negative impact on the local amenity. · Concerns by some Members that the neighbouring properties may be negatively impacted should permission be granted. Officers advised that the site was previously used for a dairy enterprise which generated a high volume of HGV traffic during the day and night, but if the applicants wanted to apply for a different type of use, they would need to apply for planning permission. Overall, it was considered that this application positively secured the amenity of the nearby residents. · Concern that page 22 of the report stated that if complaints were received relating to noise from the development, then it may be addressed. The Officer advised that the advisory notes were suggested by Public Protection, and were there to give the applicants warning that if conditions were breached, there was a potential consequence. In order to allay the concerns, the Officer would liaise with colleagues in Public Protection to strengthen the wording to confirm that complaints would be addressed. RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted.
The Chief Officer Economy and Planning submitted a list of delegated decisions for the period 1 March 2025 to 30 March 2025. RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted.