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Planning Committee - Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 5.00 pm

June 12, 2024 View on council website

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The Planning Committee of Caerphilly Council met on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved three applications, including a change of use for properties in Pengam and Rhymney, and development on land at Argoed Uchaf Farm.

Application No: 24/0129/COU - Arosfa, 48 High Street, Pengam, Blackwood, NP12 3SZ

The committee reviewed an application for a change of use at Arosfa, 48 High Street, Pengam, Blackwood. The Planning Case Officer confirmed that the proposal was in conformity with both Future Wales and Planning Policy Wales Edition 12. Local resident L. Curtis and Councillor T. Heron spoke in objection to the application, while the applicant, R. Kopec, provided a written representation. The committee approved the application with the conditions contained in the Officer’s report, with 9 votes in favour and 2 against.

Application No: 24/0152/COU - 16 High Street, Rhymney, Tredegar, NP22 5NB

The committee considered a change of use application for 16 High Street, Rhymney, Tredegar. The Planning Case Officer confirmed that the proposal complied with Future Wales and Planning Policy Wales Edition 12. Councillor C. Cuss spoke in objection to the application. Despite the objections, the committee approved the application with the conditions in the Officer’s report, with 7 votes in favour, 4 against, and 1 abstention.

Application No: 23/0526/COU - Land at Long Barn, Argoed Uchaf Farm, Sunnyview, Argoed, Blackwood, NP12 0AJ

The final application discussed was for development on land at Long Barn, Argoed Uchaf Farm, Sunnyview, Argoed, Blackwood. The Planning Case Officer confirmed that the proposal was in line with Future Wales and Planning Policy Wales Edition 12. The committee unanimously approved the application with the conditions in the Officer’s report. Additionally, the applicant was advised about the impact on the Public Right of Way, ARGO/FP125/1, and the need to maintain public access and safety. The applicant was also reminded of the legal protections for bat roosts under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

For more details, you can refer to the FINAL Minutes - Planning Committee - 15.05.24.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorJulian Simmonds
Councillor Julian Simmonds Labour • Crosskeys
Profile image for CouncillorMrs Elizabeth M. Aldworth
Councillor Mrs Elizabeth M. Aldworth Labour • Bedwas and Trethomas
Profile image for CouncillorJames Emmanuel Fussell
Councillor James Emmanuel Fussell Plaid Cymru • St Martins
Profile image for CouncillorShane Williams
Councillor Shane Williams Labour • Cefn Fforest and Pengam
Profile image for CouncillorNigel Dix
Councillor Nigel Dix Independent • Blackwood
Profile image for CouncillorGreg Ead
Councillor Greg Ead Plaid Cymru • Penyrheol
Profile image for CouncillorMike Adams
Councillor Mike Adams Labour • Pontllanfraith
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Taylor
Councillor John Taylor Plaid Cymru • Aber Valley
Profile image for CouncillorAdrian Hussey
Councillor Adrian Hussey Labour • Newbridge
Profile image for CouncillorMansel Powell
Councillor Mansel Powell Labour • Moriah and Pontlottyn
Profile image for CouncillorRoy Saralis
Councillor Roy Saralis Labour • Penmaen
Profile image for CouncillorRobert Edward Chapman
Councillor Robert Edward Chapman Labour • Darran Valley
Profile image for CouncillorAlan Patrick Angel
Councillor Alan Patrick Angel Plaid Cymru • Ystrad Mynach

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 12th-Jun-2024 17.00 Planning Committee

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 12th-Jun-2024 17.00 Planning Committee

Additional Documents

Application No 220713RET - The Meadows Farm Village Retreat The Meadows Gypsy Lane Groeswen C
FINAL Minutes - Planning Committee - 15.05.24
Application No 220713RET - Site Plan
Application No 240120LA - Land At Grid Ref 316303 186554 Caerphilly Business Park Caerphilly
Application No 240120LA - Site Plan