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.

The following declarations of interest were made:-

Councillor JP Blundell – Personal interest in Agenda Items 7 and 10, as a member of Laleston Community Council, but who takes no part in the consideration of planning matters.

Councillor N Clarke – Personal interest in Agenda Item 12, as a member of Porthcawl Town Council, but who takes no part in the consideration of planning matters.

Councillor A Hussain – Personal interest in Agenda Item 8 as a member of the Penyfai Ward who knows the applicant.

To receive for approval the minutes of the 08/07/2021

RESOLVED:                            That the minutes of a meeting of the Development Control Committee dated 8 July 2021, 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).

The following invitees at the meeting, exercised their right to speak as public speakers on the undermentioned applications:-

Councillor CE Smith – Ward Member - P/21/605/FUL

A Cassels – Objector - P/21/605/FUL

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:   There was no Amendment Sheet in respect of agenda business for today’s meeting.

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

RESOLVED:                       (1) That having regard to the above application, the applicant enters into a Section 106 Agreement to:-

(i) provide a financial contribution for the sum of £3,117 (index linked) towards the provision of children’s play equipment and outdoor sport facilities.                             

                                           (2) That the Corporate Director Communities be given delegated powers to issue a decision notice granting planning permission in respect of this proposal, once the applicant has entered into the aforementioned Section 106 Agreement and subject to the conditions contained in the report of the Corporate Director - Communities:-

Proposal  

Construction of 3 detached dwellings (amended plans and information received 09/07/2021)

RESOLVED:                       (1) That having regard to the above application, the applicant enters into a Deed of Variation or supplemental S106 Planning Obligation to secure the obligations in the original Section 106 Agreement as part of this Section 73 consent.

                                            (2) That the Corporate Director Communities be given delegated powers to issue a decision notice granting consent in respect of this proposal, once the applicant has entered into the aforementioned Section 106 Agreement and subject to the conditions contained in the report of the Corporate Director - Communities:-

Proposal

Variation of condition 1 of P/17/77/FUL (as amended by

P/17/855/NMA) to reflect Plots 1 and 4 as built and revised details

(siting and design) for Plots 2 and 3.

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

Proposal

Proposed construction of a pair of semi-detached houses.

RESOLVED:                            That the above application be deferred, in order that Officers may undertake a re-consultation on the proposal:-

Proposal

Change of use from dwelling house (use class 3(a)) to the residential

care of 1 child (use class C2).

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

Proposal

Change of use from Use Class A1 to Use Class A3 (takeaway and

delivery).

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

Proposal

Proposed front, rear and side dormer extensions and replacement

terraced/decking structure with access steps.

RESOLVED:                          That the following Appeal Decisions as contained in the report of the Corporate Director - Communities as decided by the Inspector(s) appointed by the Welsh Ministers since the last report to Committee, be noted:-

a)    Code No. A/21/3271534 (1917) – Subject of Appeal – Two storey dwelling attached to existing dwelling, 10 Eustace Drive, Bryncethin

      located on side of 91 Nolton Street, Bridgend – Appeal Dismissed   (see Appendix A to the report)

b)      Code No. D/21/3276567 (1923) – Subject of Appeal – Single storey rear extension and dormer roof extension: 20 Hillsboro Place, Porthcawl – Appeal Part Allowed/Part Dismissed (see Appendix B to the report).

c)      Code No. D/21/3277143 (1924) – Subject of Appeal – Raise roof to create First Floor with 3 bedrooms, Ensuite and Bathroom; single storey rear extension with balcony over; canopy over front door (side) 64 West Park Drive, Porthcawl – Appeal Dismissed (see Appendix C to the report).

The Chief Officer – Legal, HR and Regulatory Services submitted a report, the purpose of which, was for the Development Control Committee to consider nominating and appointing Members to the Rights of Way Sub-Committee.

The Senior Lawyer, confirmed that the Annual Meeting of Council on 15 May 2021, approved changes to the membership of the Development Control Committee and, as a result of this, the nomination and appointment of Members to the Rights of Way Sub-Committee needs to be considered.

The recommended composition of the Sub-Committee, based upon the number of Members it comprises of, is as follows:-

Labour - 2 Members – (to include the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Development Control Committee)

Independent/Alliance - 1 Member

Conservative - 1 Member

Llynfi Independents - 1 Member

Plaid Cymru - 1 Member

RESOLVED:                                That the Committee agreed that the following Members be appointed the Rights of Way Sub-Committee:-

                                                      Councillor G Thomas (Chairperson)

                                                      Councillor RM Granville (Vice-Chairperson)

                                                      Councillor C Webster

                                                      Councillor MC Voisey

                                                      Councillor DK Edwards

                                                      Councillor J Radcliffe

The Corporate Director – Communities presented a report on the above, which provisionally scheduled for 29 September 2021, a training session on the subject of Minerals.

The Group Manager – Development and Planning added that there had been a request for a further training session to be convened on the subject of Green Infrastructure and therefore, he would look to set a date for this before the end of the year.

He welcomed any further suggestions for topics on Member training from Councillors, in due course.

RESOLVED:                                 That the report 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.