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 J Pratt declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8, as he lived in close proximity to the development subject of the planning application and was the Ward member.

Councillor R Williams declared a prejudicial interest in Agenda item 10, as he had long association with the school subject of the application for many years, as a school governor

To confirm a date of Wednesday 14/06/23 for proposed site inspections arising at the meeting, or identified in advance of the next Committee meeting by the Chairperson.

RESOLVED:                      That a date for any site visits agreed by the Committee or identified in advance of the next meeting by the Chairperson, be convened for 14 June 2023.

To receive for approval the minutes of the 23/03/23 

RESOLVED:                       That the minutes of a meeting of the Development Control Committee dated 23 March 2023, be 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).

There were no public speakers listed to speak at today’s meeting.

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.

RESOLVED:                      The Amendment Sheet was accepted by the Chairperson as an urgent item under Part 4, paragraph 4 of the Council Procedure Rules.

RESOLVED:                       That the report of the Corporate Director – Communities, outlining the Development Control Committee Guidance be noted.

RESOLVED:              That the above application be granted, subject to the   conditions contained in the report of the Corporate Director – Communities and to the following:-

Condition 12 on the report to be amended with three years in the first sentence being changed to five years. The condition will read as follows:

12. If within a period of five years from the date of the planting of any tree that tree or any tree planted in replacement for it, is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, or becomes, in the opinion of the local planning authority, seriously damaged or defective another tree of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the same place, unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.

Reason: To maintain and improve the appearance of the area in the interests of visual amenity, and to promote nature conservation.

Condition 30 of the report to also be re-worded as follows:

30. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the Construction Transport Management Plan – Revision A & Traffic Management Plan TMP/001 Rev A submitted on the 16 June 2021 and agreed by the Local Planning Authority on the 21 June 2021. The construction works shall thereafter be undertaken in accordance with the agreed Construction Transport Management Plan – Revision A & Traffic

Management Plan TMP/001 Rev A throughout the construction phase.

Reason: In the interests of highway and pedestrian safety.

The wording of Condition 1 will also be adjusted to refer to the correct Construction Transport Management Plan. Revised Construction Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Management Plan submitted on the 16 June 2021 should be changed to Construction Transport Management Plan – Revision A & Traffic Management Plan TMP/001 Rev A submitted on 16 June 2021.

RESOLVED:                  That the above application be deferred, in order that a key neighbour can be consulted and invited to comment on the latest plans on the application.

RESOLVED:                 That for the purposes of Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning Regulations 1992 the Council carry out the above development subject to the conditions contained in the report of the Corporate Director – Communities.

Note: A Member suggested that a timer be set up on the lighting system to ensure that they are switched off at the agreed times and to avoid breaching the conditions.  The case officer has reviewed the submission and the system will be fitted with a time switch and an override key.

RESOLVED:

(1) That the appeals received since the last meeting of the Committee as shown in the report of the Corporate Director – Communities be noted.

(2) That the Inspector appointed by Welsh Ministers to determine the following appeal, has directed the Appeal be dismissed:-

Appeal No.  – A/20/3254083 (1896)

 Subject of Appeal – Two Static Residential Gypsy Caravans, Two Day/ Utility Rooms, Two Touring Caravans, Improved Access, Internal Driveway And Parking Area, Fencing, Retention Of Hardcore Area & Installation Of A Septic Tank: Land East Of Zoar Chapel, Wern Tarw Road, Rhiwceiliog, Pencoed.

(3) That the Inspector appointed by Welsh Ministers to determine the following Appeal has directed the Appeal be allowed and the Enforcement Notice varied:

Appeal No. - C/21/3269231 (1951)

Subject of Appeal - Two Static Residential Gypsy Caravans, Two Day/ Utility Rooms, Two Touring Caravans, Improved Access, Internal Driveway And Parking Area, Fencing, Retention Of Hardcore Area & Installation Of A Septic Tank: Land Opposite Zoar Chapel, Chapel Road (C021), Rhiwceiliog, Pencoed.

(4) That the Inspector appointed by Welsh Ministers to determine the following Appeal has directed that the Appeal be allowed subject to Conditions:

Appeal No. - A/20/3265375 (1909)

Subject of Appeal  -  The Creation Of One Gypsy Family Pitch Comprising Of Two Static Residential Gypsy Caravans, Two Day/ Utility Rooms, Two Touring Caravans, Improved Access, Retention Of Hardcore Area And Installation Of A Package Treatment Plant:

Land At No. 2 Gypsy Lane Stables, Wern Tarw Road, Rhiwceiliog, Pencoed.

(5) That the Inspector appointed by Welsh Ministers to determine the following Appeal has directed that the Appeal be allowed in that the time for compliance be varied but that the Enforcement Notice be upheld in all other aspects:

Appeal No. - C/21/3269224 (1950)

Subject of Appeal -  The Creation Of One Gypsy Family Pitch Comprising Of Two Static Residential Gypsy Caravans, Two Day/ Utility Rooms, Two Touring Caravans, Improved Access, Retention Of Hardcore Area And Installation Of A Package Treatment Plant:

Land At No. 2 Gypsy Lane Stables, Wern Tarw Road, Rhiwceiliog, Pencoed.

(6) That the Inspector appointed by Welsh Ministers to determine the following Appeal has directed that the Appeal be allowed subject to Conditions:

Appeal No. – CAS-02029-Z348M4

Subject of Appeal -   The Erection Of A Class A3 Restaurant And Drive- Thru (Burger King) Together With Associated External Covered Terrace, Screened Refuse Store, Parking, Landscaping And Associated Works: Land At Wickes Car Park, Waterton, Bridgend.

(7) That the Inspector appointed by Welsh Ministers to determine the following appeal, has directed the Appeal be dismissed:-

Appeal No. – CAS-02528-C0V8D6 (1983)

Subject of Appeal -     Front Garden Development: Erect A Supporting Wall And Boundary Railings; Create Parking Area; Lower Kerb To Allow Access For Parking Area:

87 Ffordd Yr Ehedydd, North Cornelly.

RESOLVED:                That the report of the Corporate Director – Communities outlining up and coming training sessions on key topics relating to Planning and Development 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.

None.