To receive declarations of personal and prejudicial interest (if any) from Members/Officers including those who are also Town and Community Councillors, in accordance with the provisions of the Members’ Code of Conduct adopted by Council from 1 September 2008. Members having such dual roles should declare a personal interest in respect of their membership of such Town/Community Council and a prejudicial interest if they have taken part in the consideration of an item at that Town/Community Council contained in the Officer’s Reports below.

Councillor DM Hughes declared a personal and prejudicial interest in planning application /22/211/FUL - Bryant Centre, Commercial Street, Nantymoel as there had been issues/questions raised over the past year that she is very uncomfortable with. They are not material to the application but they would prevent her in making an objective decision.  Cllr Hughes withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item.

Councillor DM Hughes declared a personal and prejudicial interest in agenda item 9 - planning application /22/211/FUL - Bryant Centre, Commercial Street, Nantymoel as there had been issues/questions raised over the past year that she is very uncomfortable with. They are not material to the application but they would prevent her in making an objective decision.  Cllr Hughes withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item.

To receive for approval the minutes of the 26/05/22 

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Control Committee of 26 May 2022, were approved as a true and accurate record.

RESOLVED:            That the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Control Committee of 26 May 2022, were approved as a true and accurate record.

To advise Members of the names of the public speakers listed to speak at today’s meeting (if any).

The following invitee exercised their right to speak on the undermentioned application:

Application           Site                                                      Speaker

P/22/211/FUL        Bryant Centre,                                    Mr M Miller (Objector)

Commercial Street, Nantymoel

The following invitee exercised their right to speak on the undermentioned application:

Application         Site                                              Speaker

P/22/211/FUL      Bryant Centre,                              Mr M Miller (Objector)

Commercial Street, Nantymoel  

That the Chairperson accepts the Development Control Committee Amendment Sheet as an urgent item in accordance with Part 4 (paragraph 4) of the Council Procedure Rules, in order to allow for Committee to consider necessary modifications to the Committee Report, so as to take account of late representations and revisions that require to be accommodated.

The Chairperson accepted the Development Control Committee Amendment Sheet as an urgent item, in accordance with Part 4 (paragraph 4) of the Council Procedure Rules, in order to allow for the Committee to consider necessary modifications to the Committee report, so as to take account of late representations and revisions that are required to be accommodated.

RESOLVED:           That the Chairperson accepted the Development Control Committee Amendment Sheet as an urgent item, in accordance with Part 4 (paragraph 4) of the Council Procedure Rules, in order to allow for the Committee to consider necessary modifications to the Committee report, so as to take account of late representations and revisions that are required to be accommodated.

The summary of Development Control Committee Guidance as detailed in the report of the Corporate Director - Communities was noted.

RESOLVED:           That the summary of Development Control Committee Guidance as detailed in the report of the Corporate Director - Communities was noted.

Outline permission was granted subject to the conditions in the report of the Corporate Director Communities.

RESOLVED:           That permission be granted subject to the conditions in the report of the Corporate Director Communities.

Proposal

Retention of static caravan as annex to dwelling

Outline permission was granted subject to the conditions in the report of the Corporate Director Communities.

RESOLVED:            That outline permission be granted subject to the conditions in the report of the Corporate Director Communities.

Proposal

Outline application for 3 dwellings (all matters reserved except access)

Temporary permission was granted subject to the conditions in the report of the Corporate Director Communities.

RESOLVED:       That temporary permission be granted subject to the conditions in the report of the Corporate Director Communities and subject also to the amendment of Condition 5 and additional Condition 7 and Advisory Note as follows:

5. Notwithstanding the submitted plans, the use herby permitted does not include the cooking of food in an outside barbecue area or any cooking facilities that will utilise charcoal fuel or any fuel likely to cause problems of odour or smoke. Prior to the beneficial use of the premises commencing, a scheme shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority detailing the following: -

• the extraction system to be installed, including its siting, design, appearance, odour abatement and sound power/pressure levels generated by the external unit.

• a vertical section plan indicating the position and height of final openings.

• details of an odour management plan.  The equipment to control the emission of fumes, smell, and noise from the premises shall be installed in accordance with the agreed scheme prior to the beneficial occupation of the premises and shall thereafter be operated and maintained in accordance with the agreed scheme for as long as the use continues.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt as to the extent of the permission granted and in the interests of safeguarding the amenities of the occupiers of the nearest residential properties.

7. Details of equipment to prevent fats, oils, and grease from cooking and other activities carried out on the site from entering any drainage system, including the location and design of any traps or interceptors and a maintenance schedule for such traps or interceptors, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the use begins. The approved equipment shall be installed before the use commences and thereafter retained and operated in accordance with the agreed maintenance schedule.

Reason: To ensure the safe drainage of the site.

Advisory Note

Natural Resources Wales recommends that the developer be made aware of the potential flood risks and advised to install flood-proofing measures as part of the development.  Consideration should be given to the incorporation of flood resistance/resilience measures into the design and construction of the development.  These could include flood barriers on ground floor doors, windows and access points, implementation of suitable flood proofing measures to the internal fabric of the ground floor and locating electrical sockets/components at a higher level above possible flood levels.  The applicant is directed to NRW website for further advice and guidance.

Proposal

Retrospective planning permission for the change of use of the building from a nursery (Use Class D1) to A3 use including the erection of a kitchen, siting of a food van and a seating area to the rear of the property

1. The Appeals received since the last meeting as listed in the report of the Corporate Director – Communities were noted.

2. The Appeals decided since the last meeting as listed in the report of the Corporate Director – Communities were noted.

RESOLVED:       1. That the Appeal received since the last meeting as listed in the report of the Corporate Director – Communities be noted.

                                                      Subject of Appeal

CAS-02006-Q7B8M6 (1953)    Freestanding Hoarding Sign (48 Sheet) 6m x 3m: Land Opposite 65 Bethania Street (South Of Scout Hall), Maesteg

2. That it be noted that the inspector appointed by the Welsh Ministers to determine this appeal directed that the appeal be allowed subject to conditions:

                                                 Subject of Appeal

CAS-01627-Y0D5V5 (1947)     Retention of Raised Patio Above Shed and Raised Patio with Balustrade and Relocated Steps: 22 Chestnut Drive, Porthcawl

3. That it be noted that the Inspector Appointed by the Welsh Ministers to determine the following appeals directed that they be dismissed:

Subject of Appeal

CAS-01807-Z5P1R1 (1948)    Remove Garage/Utility; Two Storey Side   Extension; Single Storey Porch/Wc/Playroom Extension to Front; Hardstanding To Front: 8 Rhyd Y Nant, Pencoed

CAS-01573-X1N9P0 (1949)    Retention of Fence: 8 Willesden Road, Bridgend

4. That further information has come to light and the enforcement notice has been withdrawn with the appeal now being closed with no further action

                                                Subject of Appeal

ENF/186/20/ACK                     Unauthorised Use for Storage/Land Reprofiling Former Pump House, Heol Faen, Maesteg

The Development Control Committee nominated and appointed six (6) Members from the Committee to form the Rights of Way Sub-Committee:

Chairperson of the Development Control Committee

Vice- Chairperson of the Development Control Committee

Councillor CLC Davies

Councillor S Griffiths

Councillor D Harrison

Councillor M John   

The Committee received the report of the Chief Officer – Legal, HR, Regulatory Services and Corporate Policy which sought to nominate and appoint Members to the Rights of Way Sub-Committee.

The Senior Lawyer reported that the Rights of Way Sub-Committee consisted of six Members of the Development Control Committee and it was proposed that no change is made to the number of Members on the Sub-Committee.  He stated that the recommended composition of the Sub-Committee, based upon the number of Members it comprised of, was as follows:-

Labour - 3 Members – (to include the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Development Control Committee)

Bridgend County Independents - 2 Members

Democratic Alliance - 1 Member

RESOLVED:            That the Development Control Committee nominated and appointed six (6) Members from the Committee to form the Rights of Way Sub-Committee:

Councillor R Granville (Chairperson of the Development Control Committee)

Councillor H Griffiths (Vice- Chairperson of the Development Control Committee)

Councillor CLC Davies

Councillor S Griffiths

Councillor D Harrison

Councillor M John    

1.    The Development Control Committee nominated and appointed the following Members to sit as its Site Visit Panel to include:

Chairperson of the Development Control Committee;

Vice-Chairperson of the Development Control Committee;

Councillor A Berrow – Third Member

Councillor M Hughes – Reserve Member

2.    The Development Control Committee nominated and appointed the following Members to sit on the Expanded Site Visit Panel to include:

Chairperson of the Development Control Committee;

Vice-Chairperson of the Development Control Committee;

Councillor A Berrow – Third Member

Councillor D Harrison

Councillor M Hughes

Councillor M Williams

The Committee received the report of the Chief Officer – Legal, HR, Regulatory Services and Corporate Policy which sought to nominate three Members to form the Committee’s Site Visit Panel, which is to comprise of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and a third Member and to also nominate a reserve Member to sit on the Panel, should any of the three nominated Panel Members be unavailable. 

The Senior Lawyer reported that the Committee at its meeting on 17 September 2020 resolved to amend the Planning Code of Practice on Site Visits as set out below (Minute 413 refers): - “During times of restriction and in order to comply with social distancing protocols, full Committee site visits will be suspended. Where site visits are deemed by the Chair to be essential, they shall be in the form of a Panel or an Expanded Panel.  The Expanded Panel will comprise of the normal Panel (Chair, Vice and third Member) as well as up to three additional members to be drawn from a pool of volunteers from the DC Committee.  It is reiterated that an Expanded Panel visit should only be necessary in exceptional circumstances and where a Panel visit would not be sufficient however, the ability to undertake site visits may be overridden by any subsequent national or local restrictions imposed as the result of national emergency or public safety”.

The Senior Lawyer informed the Committee had agreed to extend this arrangement for a further 12 months or until Covid restrictions are fully lifted at its meeting on 28 October 2021 (Minute 538 refers).  It was proposed that these temporary arrangements are continued on the same basis as agreed by Committee in October 2021. 

RESOLVED:         1. That the Development Control Committee nominated the following Members to sit as its Site Visit Panel to include:

Chairperson of the Development Control Committee.

Vice-Chairperson of the Development Control Committee.

Councillor A Berrow – Third Member

Councillor M Hughes – Reserve Member

2. That the Development Control Committee nominated the following Members to sit on the Expanded Site Visit Panel to include:

Chairperson of the Development Control Committee.

Vice-Chairperson of the Development Control Committee.

Councillor A Berrow – Third Member

Councillor D M Hughes

Councillor M Hughes

Councillor M Williams

The report of the Corporate Director Communities on the updated Training Log was noted.

The Group Manager Planning and Development Services reported on the updated Training Log.  He informed the Committee that arrangements are being made to schedule a training session on the Local Development Plan Update, as the session arranged to take place on the previous had to be cancelled due to unforeseen technological reasons. 

He also reminded Members informed the Committee that should any members of the Committee be interested in championing future Supplementary Planning Guidance on Amenity Space they should contact him.  The Chairperson informed the Committee that he was prepared to sit on the Group to champion Supplementary Planning Guidance on Amenity Space. 

RESOLVED:            That the report of the Corporate Director Communities on the updated Training Log be noted.

To consider any other item(s) of business in respect of which notice has been given in accordance with Part 4 (paragraph 4) of the Council Procedure Rules and which the person presiding at the meeting is of the opinion should by reason of special circumstances be transacted at the meeting as a matter of urgency.

There were no urgent items.

There were no urgent items.