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.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M. Day and J. Thomas.

To receive any declarations of interest and dispensations.

The following declaration of interests was raised:-

Councillor L. Winnett (Chair)

Item No. 5 - Planning Applications Report - Application No. C/2022/0151 - Silent Valley Waste, Beechwood House, Cwm,

Ebbw Vale

It was reported that Councillor Winnett would not take part in any discussion or vote.

To discuss any areas for members briefings and training.

It was reported that Member Briefing/Training Sessions had been arranged for the following dates:-

•         12th September 2024 – Section 106 Obligations

•         25th September 2024 – Public Rights of Way Orders

•         17th October 2024 – Enforcement Training

•         28th November 2024 – Material Planning Considerations

To consider the report of the Team Manager Development Management.

The Chair declared an interest in the following application and took no part in the discussion or vote.  The Vice Chair, Councillor Peter Baldwin, took the Chair for this application only.

Consideration was given to the report of the Team Manager Development Management, whereupon:-

Application No. C/2022/0151

Silent Valley Waste, Beechwood House, Cwm, Ebbw Vale

Erection of a wind turbine and associated works

Upon a vote being taken, it was unanimously

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED, subject to the conditions detailed in the report and delegated powers be granted to Planning Officers for a slight variation of wording of conditions 22, 28 and 32 detailed in the report.

Councillor G. Humphreys did not take part in the vote.

Application No. C/2024/0036

Methodist Church, Powell Street, Abertillery NP13 1EG

Proposed change of use of former Methodist Church to Martial Arts/Gymnasium and dwellinghouse including mezzanine floor and external alterations including decking

Upon a vote being taken, it was unanimously

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED, subject to the conditions detailed in the report.

Councillor J. Holt did not take part in the vote.

To consider the report of the Service Manager Development & Estates.

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

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

To consider the report of the Service Manager Development & Estates.

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

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

To consider the report of the Business Support Officer.

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

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

To consider the report of the Enforcement Officer.

Consideration was given to the report of the Enforcement Officer.

RESOLVED that the report be accepted and that Members note the appeal decision by PEDW.

To consider the report of the Service Manager Development and Estates.

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 & Estates.

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