Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Development Management Committee meeting on 10 September 2025. The agenda included consideration of planning applications, appeals, and a review of applications handled via delegated authority. Of particular note was the application concerning repair works to the Ceredigion Museum.

Ceredigion Museum Repairs

The committee was scheduled to discuss a request by Mr Gareth Evans for listed building consent for external and internal repairs, rehabilitation and refurbishment of external walls, replacement roofworks and rooflights, and associated works at Ceredigion Museum, also known as the Coliseum, at 57 Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AQ. Mr Gethin Roberts of DB3 Architecture is listed as the agent for the application.

The report pack noted that the museum is located in central Aberystwyth and comprises grade II listed buildings. The building also forms an integral part of the Aberystwyth Conservation Area.

The proposed repairs were divided into external and internal work:

External

• Masonry repairs
• Replacement leadwork to cupolas
• Lead dressing to projecting cornices
• Replacement roof for main ranges
• Replacement rooflights
• Window repairs
• New render over exposed stonework to southeast and northeast brick gables
• Capping/repairs to chimney stacks
• Formation of a new lead gutter channel to the main roof
• Replacement and new rainwater goods
• Reintroduction of solar PV panels

Internal

• Plaster repairs and replacement
• Structural repairs (steel beams and timber elements)

The report pack stated that several national and local policies were applicable to the determination of this application, including:

• Future Wales: The National Plan 2040
• Planning Policy Wales (Edition 12, February 2024)
• TAN12 Design (2016)¹
• TAN24 The Historic Environment (2017)²

Relevant Cadw guidance included:

Conservation Principles for the Sustainable Management of the Historic Environment In Wales, 2011 Heritage Impact Assessment in Wales, 2017 Managing Change to Listed Buildings in Wales, 2017 Setting of Historic Assets in Wales, 2017 Managing Conservation Areas in Wales, 2017

The Ceredigion Local Development Plan (LDP) policies included:

• DM06 High Quality Design and Placemaking
• DM07 Conservation Areas
• DM14 Nature Conservation and Ecological Connectivity
• DM15 Local Biodiversity Conservation
• DM17 General Landscape
• DM19 Historic and Cultural Landscape
• S02 Development in Urban Service Centres (USCs)

Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) included:

• Renewable Energy SPG 2015
• Built Environment and Design SPG 2015
• Nature Conservation SPG 2015

Responses to consultation included support from Historic Buildings and Places, and Aberystwyth Town Council. The Theatres Trust agreed with the methodology for the works.

The report pack stated that the council's ecologist proposed one condition and four informative notes, and that a third party had raised concerns that the limited funds available would be insufficient to ensure that the necessary work is carried out to the standard that will preserve the building for the future.

The report pack stated that the Local Planning Authority was recommending that the application is approved, subject to conditions, and that the application would need to be referred to Cadw³.

Planning Applications dealt with by Corporate Lead Officer

The committee was scheduled to note a schedule of planning applications dealt with by the Corporate Lead Officer – Economy and Regeneration. The schedule included 72 applications, including:

• A240368 - Erection of a dwelling for a forestry worker on the site of an existing outbuilding and previous farmhouse at Allt-fawr Parcau Farm, Penrhiwllan, Llandysul, SA44 5NW - Refused
• A240813 - Change of use from student accommodation to single residential unit at Rhoslwyn, Station Terrace, Lampeter. SQA48 7HH - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A240850 - Erection of 1 no. wind turbine and associated infrastructure to include an access track, crane pad, service trench and hardstanding at Cambrian Cross Country, Trefilan, Talsarn, SA48 8RX - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A240945 - Erection of a new Affordable dwelling under policy S05 at Tegfan, Pantycrug, Capel Seion, SY23 4EF - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A240963 - Variation of condition 2 of planning permission A200933 - alteration to elevation plans at Ty Miskin, 15 Hafod y Mor, Tresaith, Cardigan. SA43 2JH - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250005 - The proposal seeks to extend the side elevation of the property to align with the existing front elevation, covering a distance of approximately 3.1 meters, as detailed in the accompanying block plan. Additionally, the current brickwork will be finished with a roughcast render to ensure a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing appearance at Dolwerdd, Drefach, Llanybydder. SA40 9YB - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250042 - Discharge condition 6 of planning permission A220375 - Method Statement for the works at Deva, 33 - 34 Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2BX - Refused
• A250068 - Single storey flat roof rear extension, - Garage roof raised by 600mm to form bedroom over garage - 2x dormers added garage roof at 1a Bowls Road, Blaenporth, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2AR - Refused
• A250113 - Overspill accommodation to the dwelling and external hobby room at Penddol, Sarnau, Llandysul. SA44 6RA - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250140 - Extension to dwelling at Isycoed, Gorsgoch, Llanybydder. SA40 9TE - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250142 - Erection of new dwelling and creation of new joint access to utilise land adjacent to the old school and part of previous school grounds at Plot to the rear of Belle Vue / Old School, Cross Inn, SA44 6NG - Refused
• A250253 - Reconfiguration of existing units and creation of self contained apartments and associated works at 30 Northgate Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2JS - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250267 - Siting of agroforestry storage building at Land at Clyn Gwm, Cwm Cou, Castell Newydd Emlyn, SA38 9PR - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250316 - Proposed alterations to dwelling at Fronhaul, Francis Street, New Quay SA45 9QL - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250354 - Change of use from Multiple student occupation (C4) to single dwelling house (C3) with ground floor living room to (Class A1) at 5 Thespian Street, Aberystwyth SY23 2JW - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250369 - Proposed outdoor kitchen, bike shed, polytunnel and associated works at Naturewise Community Forest Garden, Parc Teifi, Cardigan, SA43 1EW - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250390 - Full planning application for the development of holiday lodges, replacement garage with small one-bedroom holiday let at first floor, erection of a gym and hot tub, and associated works at Fronteifi, Cardigan SA43 2LD - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250418 - Variation of condition 1 from planning application A250107 (approved plans) at Pleasant View, Lampeter SA48 8JX - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250421 - Propose change of use from salon and premises to mixed use dwelling and shop, no external or internal changes to structure required at 28 High Street, Lampeter SA48 7BB - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250422 - Residential extensions, construction of detached garage and associated works at Lejieshi, Llanwenog SA40 9UU - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250452 - Replacement Sun Room at Allt Ddu, Glas Pwll, Machynlleth SY20 8PY - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250458 - The construction of precast concrete walls to form an open silage clamp and the retention of works already executed (concrete pad) at Trawscoed Farm, Trawsgoed, Aberystwyth. SY23 4LL - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250459 - Vary condition2 of planning application 800117 - Appeal P22/431 - to allow all year round accommodation at Hendrewen Caravan Park, Stags Head, Llangeitho, Tregaron. SY25 6QU - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250460 - Proposed Agricultural Access at Land Adjacent To Llwynteg Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, SY25 6BL - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250468 - Variation of condition 2 from planning application A240841 (following approved plans and documents) at Ty Towyn, Gwbert SA43 1PR - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250469 - Variation of condition 3 from planning application A240841 (accordance with the proposed plans) at Ty Towyn, Gwbert SA43 1PR - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250473 - Proposed extension to dwelling at Anorfa, Goginan SY23 3PQ - Refused
• A250476 - Removal of condition 5 from listed building consent D1/967/91LB (parking provision) at 28 North Road, Aberaeron SA46 0JG - Approved
• A250478 - Construction of portal framed agricultural building and associated works at Abercefel, Tregroes SA44 4LZ - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250480 - Change of use of level 1 from B1/2 to D2 at Parc Menter Dyffryn Teifi, Heol Llyn y Fran, Llandysul SA44 4HP - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250490 - Digital advertisement screen at Land To The East Of Bow Street Station Bow Street, Aberystwyth, SY24 5AT - Refused
• A250491 - Alterations to cast concrete curbs, connection for running water and new flooring installation at Bronheulog, Llanafan, SY23 4BA - Returned Invalid
• A250492 - Alterations to cast concrete curbs, connection for running water and new flooring installation at Bronheulog, Llanafan, SY23 4BA - Returned Invalid
• A250494 - Demolition of single storey extension and conservatory to be replaced by two storey extension and garden room at Craignant Mawr, Ponterwyd, SY23 3JY - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250499 - Remodelling and extension of existing main house. Demolition of existing storm shelter and 2 nos. outbuildings. Erection of single storey outbuildings to create home office, garage/ boat store and workshop at Glan yr Odyn, Tresaith SA43 2JL - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250500 - Proposed extension to public house to improve access and toilet facilities at Bont Inn, Bronant SY23 4TG - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250503 - New front porch New rear sunroom New rear dormer 8 No. New Rooflights at Lanlas Fawr, Cellan SA48 8JA - Refused
• A250507 - Side extension to house plant room at 1, Bronpadarn Stables, Primrose Hill, Llanbadarn Fawr SY23 3SE - Refused
• A250508 - Side extension to house plant room at Bronpadarn Stables, Primrose Hill, Llanbadarn Fawr SY23 3SE - Returned Invalid
• A250509 - Replacement roof structure providing room in roof, including dormer features & internal alteration works at The Pightle, Darkgate Avenue, Aberaeron SA46 0JN - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250517 - Discharge of condition 3 from planning application A240922 (Submission of written scheme of investigation (WSI)) at Strata Florida Trust, Mynachlog Fawr, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES - Condition(s) Partially Discharged
• A250518 - Discharge of condition 5 from planning application A240922 (Details of proposed drainage) at Strata Florida Trust, Mynachlog Fawr, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250519 - Discharge of condition 6 from planning application A240922 (Details of the specification and mix of the proposed lime mortar and method of pointing. Submission of full lime analysis, method statement and a 1m x 1m sample panel to be produced on site) at Strata Florida Trust, Mynachlog Fawr, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES - Condition(s) Partially Discharged
• A250520 - Discharge of condition 7 from planning application A240922 (Submission of details of the location, type and number of wall ties proposed) at Strata Florida Trust, Mynachlog Fawr, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250521 - Discharge of condition 8 from planning application A240922 (Submission of details of the installation of new rainwater goods) at Strata Florida Trust, Mynachlog Fawr, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250523 - Re-submission of application A240260 to build a holiday accommodation, pods, at existing lake, Coed Pistyll Goch also create new vehicle access to the site at Coed Pistyll-goch Bont Goch Road, Talybont. SY24 5DP - Refused
• A250525 - Planning permission for a freestanding wooden balcony to the rear of 5 Cae'r Ysgol, Lledrod, to replace the existing Juliet balcony at 5 Cae'r Ysgol, Lledrod SY23 4AJ - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250527 - The proposed works have consisted of the removal of an existing garage door (located to the principle elevation of the dwelling - 30 Glanceulan) reduction in the structural aperture size for provision of new fenestration. The principle purpose being of converting the garage space to a habitable room, incidental to the enjoyment of the existing dwelling at 30 Glanceulan, Penrhyncoch SY23 3HF - Returned Invalid
• A250529 - Proposed engineering work constitute permitted development by virtue of the permitted development rights afforded to Welsh Water as Statutory Undertaker for their operational land at Pond Y Gwaith Reservoir Pontrhydfendigaid, SY25 6ET - Certificate Granted
• A250531 - Retrospective planning consent for change of use of agricultural land to equestrian including Retention of stable blocks and all weather manege at Gwelfro, Penuwch, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6RF - Approved Subject to Conditions
• A250534 - Non-material amendment to planning application A200173 at Business Units, Parc yr ysgol, Blaenporth SA43 2BA - Returned Invalid
• A250544 - Discharge condition 5 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250545 - Discharge condition 6 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250547 - Discharge condition 8 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250549 - Discharge condition 9 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250550 - Discharge condition 11 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250552 - Discharge condition 13 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250553 - Discharge condition 14 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250554 - Discharge condition 15 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250555 - Discharge condition 18 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250556 - Discharge condition 21 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250557 - Discharge condition 22 of planning permission A230502 at 7 and 8 Dolypandy, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LY - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250562 - The retention of a static caravan at Berthlwyd Lodge under the caravan sites and control of development act 1960 at Berthlwyd Lodge, Maesymeillion, Prengwyn, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4NG - Consent Granted
• A250563 - Use of plot 1 as holiday let in breach of condition 2 of planning permission D.1633 at Ty Craig Holiday Park, Llancynfelyn, Machynlleth. SY20 8PU - Withdrawn
• A250579 - Discharge of condition 3 from planning permission A250250 (Erection of a self catered holiday let unit - Samples of external building materials: Natural slate, Roughcast render, Slate hanging, Stonework and Fenestration) at Union Villa Fruit Garden, Aberarth, Aberaeron, SA46 0LT - Condition(s) Fully Discharged
• A250591 - Non-Material Amendment of planning permission A200568 at Land Adjacent To Bethlehem Chapel, Llanddewi Brefi, Tregaron, SY25 6RN - Approved
• A250599 - Non-Material Amendment for planning application A250228 - amended plans at Maes Y Wern, Llandre SY24 5BX - Approved
• TPO250005 - 10-15% Crown thin to trees T8 T9 T10 T11 T12 on TPO 2016 number 2 at Ty Pant Allt Y Coed, Rhydowen, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4UD - Approved
• TPO250006 - Oak 1 and Oak 2, will be reduced by 1/3 - removing approximately 3 to 4 metres in some places with all pruning in accordance with BS3998 and CODIT at Apartment 1, Trawscoed Mansion, Trawsgoed, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4HS - Refused
• TPOCA250002 - Carry out pollarding and a reduction of a leaning Black Poplar ( T1 ) adjacent to plascrug bowling club at Plascrug Avenue - Approved
• TPOCA250003 - Young self-seeded Wych Elm growing abutted to block wall. Tree is to be felled to avoid damage to the wall at Hendyr Athro St David's Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1EU - Approved
• TPOCA250004 - 6FT crown reduction and lift at The Old Mill Water Street, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0DG - Approved

Planning Appeals

The committee was scheduled to note planning appeals received between 14 August 2025 and 3 September 2025, and a decision on appeal CAS-03927-Y4C8Y3 relating to application A240313 at Schooner Park, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9SG. The appeal was against the refusal of planning permission and was allowed with conditions on 2 September 2025.

Minutes

The report pack also included the minutes of the previous meeting of the committee held on 13 August 2025. Councillor Ifan Davies was noted as chair.