Category: Community Council News

July Planning Applications

Planning

• 13 Goldsland Walk. Conversion of existing garage into a storeroom and study. No objection

• 64, Burdons Close, Wenvoe Conversion of existing garage to habitable space. Garage is integral in the house. No objection.

• 48, Gwern Close, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff Convert garage to extra living room. No objection.

• 56, Heol Collen, Culverhouse Cross Proposed double storey set back side extension and single storey lean to extension to rear to provide enlarged living space, office area and additional bedroom. No objection.

• Trehwbwb, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans Installation of a 12 panel / 4KW solar PV system to land south of property. System to be ground mount No objection.

• Hamston Fawr, Dyffryn Proposed extension to first and second floor south elevation to include en suite/dressing room in loft space and balcony at first floor level. No objection

• McDonalds Restaurant, Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff Refurbishment of the restaurant with minor alterations to elevations to include extensions totalling 37.8 sqm. Replacement drive thru booths with the addition of grey cladding and a section of new shopfront with associated works to the site. No objection.

• Land at Sutton Farm, A4226 Five Mile Lane, Barry Construction of a concrete hard standing to allow visiting HGVs to turn and leave the site in forward gear plus appropriate gates at the entrance. Required due to new road construction, supported.

• The Old Rectory, 10-12, Old Port Road, Wenvoe. Residential conversion of the Old Rectory and coach house, demolition of out buildings and structures, and associated works including the construction of a new residential coach house, and parking – 12 Units. Due to the this application being submitted just before the Council meeting it will be considered at a future date.

 

 

Ward Councillor Jonathan Bird Resigns

WARD COUNCILLOR – Cllr Jonathan Bird

As you may have seen in the press lately, I have decided to resign from the Conservative Group in the Council and therefore resign as cabinet member for Regeneration and Planning. I am not a person to court the press, I believe on getting down to work and get the job done, I feel that I do owe you all an explanation of what is currently happening in the Vale Council.

Some of my reasons for this action are the following;

 

Roads in the Vale of Glamorgan,

The new leader of the Conservatives wants to drop the work to provide a new road from Sycamore Cross to Junction 34 in favour of putting a Dinas Powys bypass in, I firmly believe that we need a new road to the M4 as the roads around the Vale and especially Wenvoe are approaching gridlock and without the new J34 road we will grind to a halt. We already see higher numbers of cars and lorries using the lanes and roads as rat runs and this will get worse as time goes on. I don’t believe that the bypass of Dinas Powys will give a significant benefit to Wenvoe or the whole of the Vale; just some minor local benefit and therefore not value for money.

 

Schooling in the Vale of Glamorgan,

Again the new leader of the Conservatives would reverse the decision to close Llancarfan school. My view is that as an old dilapidated school with very small numbers of children coming from the catchment (one this year) it is unfit for purpose and on a very small site not allowing improvements to the standards that are expected today for children’s education. Also with 70% or more of the children travelling from Rhoose daily, and a need for more places in Rhoose due to a huge amount of new housing, is it right to make these children travel or build a new school with all the facilities now expected within walking distance of their homes? Additionally, the money for a new school in Rhoose is available through a levy (section 106) taken from the builders in Rhoose and all in place, as is the land. The school in Llancarfan could not run if the children from Rhoose were to attend a local school due to financial reasons ie class sizes would be too small or have multiple years thus causing a huge deficit budget, therefore having an effect on the wider education budget affecting all children in the Vale. I could go on and on with reasons, I do hope you understand my stance on this.

 

Council Tax

The new leader of the Conservatives would not have rises in council tax. I hear you all say great, but he has no plan as to how he would pay for the services you all require. Currently the council has had to shave £60m off its budget over the last 10 years with another £6m needed to be saved for the next two years. My concern is that his idea of no council tax increase would lead to huge losses of services with very low levels of service. You are all aware that services are stretched to the limit now so further loss of funding will cause serious failure in many areas including Waste, Social Services and Education.

I firmly believe that we should ensure that we as a Council should ensure that all people, especially the young and vulnerable, receive decent levels of service and care. All this costs money and cuts will put people and services at risk.

I trust that you will understand my reason for leaving the Conservative group and I will ensure that I do all I can to make sure that the ward of Wenvoe continues to thrive. I will fight hard to ensure we get all the services and amenities we all deserve.

I have enjoyed my two years serving on the cabinet and I believe that I have done my best for the residents of Wenvoe and the whole Vale of Glamorgan in a very difficult financial time, as I have always done for the last 11 years while being your Councillor.

Thank you for your support and if you wish to contact me to discuss the issues above or any other problems you may have please do so. JBird@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk 07917142523.

 

 

Council News for June

Concerns were raised about the late collection of refuse on several occasions lately resulting in an unsightly scene around the village. This mainly appears to be due to extended rounds due to additional homes in the area and occasional vehicle defects. The situation is exacerbated by people leaving food and unwashed items in recycling bags which get torn open by foraging birds and animals and scattered over the road.

Tenders for the library have been submitted and the Council awaits consultation with the Vale over the approved contractor. It is anticipated that work will commence in early July and complete around Christmas. The present library will remain in use until the new building is ready for occupation.

The Boundary Commission are reviewing the present Vale wards. The exercise is regularly undertaken to maintain equal representation for residents. With the increase in housing in the Wenvoe Ward (this consists of Wenvoe, Dyffryn, St

Nicholas and Bonvilston) there could be some adjustment. The consultation period continues until the end of July. Community Council boundaries will be considered after the completion of the review.

The Council are still consulting about improving the cemetery area. The aim is to level the ground where necessary and improve the grass cutting regime.

It has been reported that on occasions buses to Cardiff have failed to arrive in Wenvoe; this appears to be due to a shortage of drivers for Cardiff buses. To avoid the possibility of missing hospital appointments etc residents can use Green Link system. Pamphlets detailing the system are available in the library.

The Clerk to the Council has submitted his resignation. From early June the office will be closed. Messages and queries etc should be left on the Council answer phone – 029 2059 2655 or email wenvoecc@googlemail.com.

 

 

June Planning Updates

The following applications have been approved.

• Glebelands, 27, Rectory Close, Wenvoe. A two-storey side extension to replace the existing single storey side extension.

• 4, Larchwood, Wenvoe. Trim over hanging branches on 2 Oak and an Ash tree.

• Goldsland Walk, Wenvoe. Work to Oak tree covered by TPO.

 

The following applications have been refused

• 9, Tarrws Close, Wenvoe. Loft conversion incorporating rear dormer with balcony and roof extension front elevation. The size and form of the proposed gable dormer on the front roof plane would unacceptably impact on the character of the existing dwelling and would be out of keeping with the consistent roof form of the bungalows located on the east side of Tarrws Close.

• Poundfield Farm, Pound Lane, Wenvoe. The retention and completion of the existing building to provide ancillary living accommodation associated with the dwelling at Poundfield Farm. The proposed residential annex and associated use of land as extended residential garden is considered to represent an unjustified and unacceptable form of development that would be widely visible from the adjacent public right of way and would have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the countryside. In addition, the proposals will likely result in long term impacts on the protected Wenvoe Woods, part of which forms the application site.

 

 

June Planning Applications

The Council AGM voted Cllr Dickon Oliver as chairman and Cllr Rhian Sexton as vice-chair for the forthcoming year. Sub-committee representatives were agreed.

Planning

• 7, Church Rise, Wenvoe. Remove over hanging branches of a Sycamore tree covered by a TPO.

• Lingfield, 34 Old Port Road. Extension to existing detached garage. No objections were raised.

 

 

May Planning Updates

The following planning applications have been approved

  • Waunwyrdd, Port Road, Proposed alterations and extensions.
  • Grange Park, side of 34 Old Port Road, Removal of 3 Horse Chestnut trees.

 

The tenders for construction of the new library building are being sought, closing date is 17th May. Planned commencement of construction is 1st July with the new building coming into use end of December.

The plans for the Twyn-yr-Odyn play area having been displayed locally resulted in only an additional suggestion for a seat near the swings which was supported.

A litter pick has taken place in Twyn-yr-Odyn area during the month, a date is being considered for an evening clean-up in the village. It was proposed that litter pickers and bags are left easily available in different locations to allow families, individuals etc to easily tidy an area they feel requires attention.

The council is seeking quotes for work to level the ground in the cemetery by infilling dips in the ground and reseeding where necessary.

 

 

May Planning Applications

 

• Grange Park Play Area, Work to Trees covered by TPO Removal of 1 Ash, 2 Corsican Pine, 2 Horse Chestnut and 1 Cherry. The applications are the result of a tree survey following the failure of the pine tree in last month’s storm. The Council supported the proposed work to make the area safer. Replacement trees will be planted in the autumn.

  • Cwm Derwen Farm, Waycock Road, Barry. Erection of single storey pre-fabricated extensions to existing farm building. This will provide facilities for indoor lambing and secure storage for fodder and machinery. This application follows the previous refusal. The Council raised no objections.
  • 8, Larchwood. Bespoke single storey orangery extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. No objections.
  • 4, Larchwood.Trim overhanging branches on 2 Oak and an Ash tree. No objection subject to the work being undertaken by an approved tree surgeon.
  • Glebelands, 27, Rectory Close. Two storey side extension to replace the existing single storey side extension. Because the proposal is for the extension to have a flat roof the Council considered it out of character with all the other properties and hence objected.

 

 

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