Agenda and minutes

You are welcome to use Welsh at the meeting a minimum notice period of 3 working days is required should you wish to do so.  A simultaneous translation will be provided if requested.

It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.

To receive any apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence reported.

To receive any declarations of interest and dispensations.

There were no declarations of interests and dispensations reported.

To discuss any areas for members briefings and training.

The Service Manager Development & Estates informed Members that the Member Briefing on Phosphates would be held on 30th November, 2022.

The Service Manager advised Members that a number of Developments of National Significance (DNS) applications for wind turbines had been received and due to the timescales for submission of the Local Impact Report he requested that delegated powers be granted to Planning Officers, in conjunction with the Chair, to submit the Local Impact Report to the Welsh Government and report retrospectively to the Planning Committee.

Upon a vote being taken, it was unanimously

RESOLVED that delegated powers be GRANTED to Planning Officers, in conjunction with the Chair, for submission of the Local Impact Report to the Welsh Government in relation to DNS applications for wind turbines.

To consider report of the Team Manager Development Management.

Application No. C/2022/0110

55 Beaufort Street, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4XD

Change of use of the former ground floor bank (A2) to provide a retail unit (A1/ A2) and an additional residential flat with rear access. Including, alterations to the front elevation of the building to provide a new shop front, external wall insulation and new windows

Upon a vote being taken, it was unanimously  

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED.

Application No. C/2022/0205

Vacant Garage Plot Opposite 66 Attlee Avenue, Roseheyworth Abertillery, NP13 1SW

Proposed domestic garage

Upon a vote being taken, it was unanimously  

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED.

Application No. C/2022/0219

Plot 2, Land adjoining Brentwood Place, Willowtown Ebbw Vale NP23 6JR

1 pair of semi-detached houses (2 units) incorporating adjoining land to rear and 1 no. garage

Upon a vote being taken, it was unanimously  

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED.

To consider report of the Service Manager Development & Estates.

Consideration was given to the report of the Service Manager – Development & Estates.

The Service Manager advised Members that the Appeal had been withdrawn, however, the Enforcement notice had not been withdrawn and would remain in place.

RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.

To consider report of the Business Support Officer.

Consideration was given to the report of the Senior Business Support Officer.

RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.

To consider report of the Service Manager Development.

Having regard to the views expressed by the Proper Officer regarding the public interest test, that on balance the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information and that the report should be exempt.

RESOLVED that the public be excluded whilst this item of business is transacted as it is likely there would be a disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 12, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

Consideration was given to the report of the Service Manager Development.

RESOLVED that the report which contained information relating to a particular individual be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.