Category: Planning Updates

Planning Updates November 2023

Planning Updates November 2023

•Greenacres. Morfa Lane. Ground and first floor extension to existing detached garage. Rejected. The Vale considered that the resulting building would be disproportionate in scale to the existing dwelling resulting in an unacceptable impact on the countryside

•Teleview Kennels St Lythans. Conversion of single storey admin and accommodation building into a two-storey dwelling and demolition of existing kennel block. Rejected. Among the reasons given was that ‘by virtue of its isolated position was outside of any defined settlement, the site is considered to be in an unsustainable and unsuitable location where the new converted dwelling would be remote from day to day amenities/services.’

•7 Orchard Close. Roof conversion to form additional bedrooms. Approved

 

Planning Updates August 2023

Planning Updates August 2023

 

The following applications have been approved by the Vale Council.

    • The Laurels 6 Walston Rd. Side and rear extensions. Approved.
    • The Walled Garden. Approval sought to extend existing permission for an extension. Approved
    • Burger King. Culverhouse Cross Retail Park. Recladding and new signage. Approved.

     

    The area around the new Hub patio has now been reseeded while some of the surrounding trees have been cutback to prevent encroachment into neighbouring properties. Discussions are taking place with the owner of the adjacent ‘conifer’ hedge in an attempt to reach an agreement on the way forward over this rather unsightly area.

    A request has been received to allow a fast-food van to be sited in the Community Centre car park for several hours a day. After discussion on the impact this would have on parking facilities, Council rejected the proposal.

    Following the Vale Council decision to close some facilities at the Alps, the Hub has agreed to take over the distribution of recycling bags and boxes once they have storage facilities. Quotes are being sought to upgrade the storage sheds at the rear of the Community Centre for this and other usages.

Planning Updates March 2023

Planning Updates March 2023

 

The following applications have been approved by the Vale Council.

  • 30 Goldsland Walk, conversion of garage into living area.
  • Copper Beech, Port Road. Demolition of conservatory and erection of extension.
  • Wenvoe Service Station, Port Road. Outline planning applications for two bungalows on existing site, approved subject to legal agreement.
  • Land south of Pound Lane. Proposed development for three residential dwellings.
  • Land at former Rectory Proposed change of use from communal exterior space to private garden.
  • 21 Whitehall Close. Remove existing flat roof and replace with pitched one.
  • Land at St Lythans Farm. Proposed change of use to provide caravan storage.

 

It was also noted that a pre-application for a solar farm has been submitted for land between East Aberthaw Power station and Fonmon.

The financial position of the Council was discussed and budgets were agreed for the new financial year. This includes major spending on the Community Centre including new windows and doors and redecoration together with a new patio for The Hub. Some changes in charges for use of the Community Centre, allotments and the cemetery were agreed. Following a vote it was also agreed that the Wenvoe precept will be increased by 3% for the new financial year.

Great Glamorgan Way Route

This involves a series of joined up footpaths and bridle ways across parts of South Wales with improvements to surfaces where required. This is evolving and as far as Wenvoe is concerned involves pathways from The Downs to Whitehall Farm across to Alps Quarry and Leckwith Woods.

Wenvoe Festival

In view of the amount of work involved in organising this together with the need to arrange sponsorship and satisfy various regulations it has been decided to postpone the event until July 2024.

 

Planning Updates February 2023

Planning Updates February 2023

 

Tunnelside yard Alps Quarry Rd. Change of use of land from agriculture to industrial storage. Application refused.

 

A discussion took place about the windows and exterior doors at the Community Centre. A grant offer from the Stronger Communities Fund to help with the costs has been made and Council approved a quotation to allow an early start on the work.

Planning Updates October 2022

Planning Updates October 2022

 

  • 5, Brooklands Terrace. Removal of existing rear lean-to extension and erection of a new ground floor extension with setback first floor extension.
  • Coedhirion, 8, Walston Road. Proposed replacement dwelling and extensions.
  • Vishwell Farmhouse, St. Andrews Road. Detached triple garage, dormer to front of house and first floor side extension with Juliette balcony to rear.

 

Planning application withdrawn. – Hillside, The Tumble. Construction of a four bedroom house, 3 three bedroom houses, a one bedroom flat and a. two bedroom flat

 

Planning Updates September 2022

Planning Updates September 2022

Planning Updates

The following applications have been approved

• Mary Immaculate School, Caerau Lane. Extension of an existing school dining hall.

• Construction site on Port Road, Wenvoe. TPO Fell dead Sycamore tree

• Currys, Culverhouse Cross Retail Park, Retain one retro-frame sign

• Southwinds, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans. Single storey rear extension to enlarge dining room remov-ing section of first floor existing balcony and utilis-ing roof of new extension as new balcony

• Unit F, Valegate Retail Park. Change of use to D2 (Assembly and Leisure) with ancillary A1 and A3 uses

Planning Updates August2022

Planning Updates August2022

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The following applications have been approved.

  • 66 Burdons Close. Conversion of garage to living accommodation.
  • Former Pizza Hut at Culverhouse Cross Retail Park. Variation of opening hours.
  • Springfield, Station Rd East. Construction of timber leisure room.
  • Old Rectory, Old Port Rd. Replacement of existing windows.
  • Some confusion arose over the status of applications by Aldi and these are being pursued.

 

A discussion took place with two directors of the Library over their aims and methods of funding. A suggestion of possible Vale Council involvement was raised and will be perused, together with options over the rental arrangements.

It was agreed to accept proposals from the Environment group over the siting of the Blacksmith’s Anvil and Vice on Council land adjacent to the Church Hall.

Quotations have been received for replacement windows at the Community Centre. These were discussed and it was agreed to let the contract to the company offering the best value for money bid. Quotes were also considered for the Hub patio and a contractor was agreed, but it was also decided to approach Bredon Quarry to see if they might be prepared to contribute some material towards the work.

A suggestion had been made that the Council should consider installing Speed Limit reminder signs on Old Port Rd, but after seeking the views of the Highways Authority it was concluded that the proposal was impractical.

Mention was made of the theft of Council papers from the clerk’s office which might mean that stricter security would need to be installed.

A complaint had been received from a local resident, via the Vale Council, that the Toposcope at Twynyrodyn has a misspelled place name. This will be followed up with the provider to see if it is possible to correct the error. It was also agreed to explore the cost of providing a signpost directing people to the Toposcope and the Quarrymens Memorial.

 

Planning Updates June 2022

Planning Updates June 2022

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The following applications have been approved

  • 27, Burdons Close. Construct single storey orangery rear extension.
  • 17, Old Port Road. Replacement of conservatory with oak framed extension, extending existing lean-to entrance lobby.
  • 9, Goldsland Walk. Conversion of existing integral single garage into a living space.
  • Dyffryn Gardens. Repairs to flat roofs to prevent water ingress. National Trust.
  • 9, Walston Road. Extension to the existing property on one side of the house. The owner has agreed to render the walls and paint the windows to match existing windows.

 

The work to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order at 7, Tarrws Close has been refused. It was considered there is insufficient justification to allow the works to the mature Horse Chestnut trees, given the high amenity value the trees continue to have.

The wording on the signage to the library on Old Port Road requires updating now the building is known as The Hub. The Council is to approach the Vale with their proposal and seek additional directional signage off Walston Road.

The arrangements for the opening of The Hub and the forthcoming Queen’s Jubilee celebrations were confirmed. The installation of the toposcope, commissioned to mark this occasion, is expected to be installed on the Quarryman’s mound at Twyn-yr-Odyn before the end of May.

A new council clerk has been appointed and will be available in her office on Tuesday to Thursday by appointment.

The present council has five vacancies and applicants wishing to be considered for adoption should apply before the 14th June.  ( See advert)

The successful applicants will serve for the next 5 years

 

 

Planning Updates May 2022

Planning Updates May 2022

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The following applications have been approved

  • Glenburnie, Port Road Development of a Care Home and associated works, Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials Details).
  • 60, Burdons Close. Work to Tree(s) covered by Tree Preservation Order

Cae Hafan Fields, Adjacent to A4050, Wenvoe. A planning application to erect a wooden shed for agricultural storage purposes has been refused. The proposed shed was not considered to be justified as reasonably necessary for the purposes of agriculture within the unit and is not considered to be permitted development

Council members have met with the new police officers for the area and raised local issues with them. With new appointments it is anticipated that they will have a greater presence in the area in the future. They do encourage the reporting of all local incidences to the police as this influences the amount of coverage the area receives.

Posters, which have continued to appear for over 18 months, seeking Flash the missing dog are still being discovered with razor blades attached to injure anybody attempting to remove them. The Walston Road dog owner has been visited by the police who continue to take an interest in the case.

With no outstanding 106 payments for the library building the Vale is investigating the proposed projects for the remaining available funds. These include outdoor gym equipment, the update of the Station Road tennis courts as a multi-use area and additional equipment for the Heol Collen play area.

The council have agreed to permanently mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with the erecting of a toposcope located on the mound at Twyn-yr-Odyn. The purchase of bunting, flags and lamp post decorations was confirmed. (see page 9 for a list of activities planned to mark the occasion)

Investigation has started on the hardware and installation of an audio system to allow the public and any housebound councillors to participate in council meetings from remote locations. This is one of the new requirements the Welsh Goverment require local councils to provide.

The management of the Wenvoe library is no longer a service delivered by the Vale but is provided by a team of local volunteers. The Council has provided and maintains a building for this activity to take place along with the recent provision of a coffee facility requested by the public. The councillors discussed the subject of the rent charged for their exclusive use of the structure. The library management committee would like it provided rent free, while most councillors feel there is no precedence for such action while all other volunteer led village groups pay rent to use council buildings to run the community services they provide. Due to the rebuilding works, re-establishing a library facility and Covid restrictions the rent has been forgone for the last couple of years.

The official opening of the new library building is planned for Saturday 21st May. (See front cover). Work on the redesigned patio area is hoped to start soon. The Vale is to be approached about the provision of new location street signs.

Investigations continue for a company to repair/replace the windows in the Community Centre that can meet the latest building requirements and are suitable for the building which is in a conservation area.

The appointment of a Clerk to the Council has not materialised. The council is seeking new applicants for the post. If interestewenvoecc@googlemail.comd please contact the chairman, Rhian Sexton 2059 3522 or e-mail wenvoecc@googlemail.com

The April meeting was the last meeting of the present council which due to Covid, has been in office for the past six years. For various reasons many of the councillors are not standing again and only a few persons are seeking office. The new council, when formed, will be seeking to co-opt interested persons to fill any vacancies. The chairman thanked the present councillors for their service to the community and made a presentation to Cllr Harvey and Cllr Moody for the very many years of service they have provided.

 

 

Planning Updates March 2022

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Planning Updates March 2022

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The following applications have been approved:

  • Station Road Playing Fields, Station Road East. Erection of a permanent netted cricket ball stop fence 10m x 30m.
  • Goldsland Farm (LAW). Use of enclosed curtilage as garden area of farmhouse.
  • Goldsland Farm. Outbuilding for private gym and summer house.

 

The hedge adjoining the Community Centre car park has been cut by the adjoining householder to expose the line of the footpath. The Council will maintain the remainder of the hedge which is across their land in future and tidy up the present visual impact.

Update of some of the celebrations being arranged to mark the Platinum Jubilee were discussed. Street party organisers are reminded that they need to complete an application form to close a road obtainable from the Vale Council https://www.visitthevale.com/inspiration/the-queens-platinum-jubilee-2022. The Council is looking to plant Jubilee roses and erect a toposcope as a permanent marker of the occasion.

The Welsh government’s Community and Town Councils statutory guidance implications for the Council were discussed. This directive includes measures to encourage greater public participation in local matters and will require all meetings to be streamed in future. There are also requirements to publish more material and training requirements for councillors and staff.

It has been agreed that the patio area outside The Hub should be relocated to the south side of the library building at ground level and the present path widened to accommodate chairs and tables. Investigations of cost etc are being investigated.

Maintenance of the Community Building. The Council has appointed a consultant to investigate the repair to the windows, many of which are over 100 years old. The building is in the village conservation area and hence there will be restrictions on repairs/replacements. Work will probably involve the removal of the windows, stripping and replacement of any decaying areas and reglazing where required so that hopefully they will be good for another 100 years.

Confirmation has been received that polling stations for the forthcoming elections will be the Community Centre and mobile stations located in the Beech Tree car park.

Having erected the new notice boards at the two new housing sites, the replacement of a notice board for Dyffryn needs to be considered.

The Council was informed of a serious escalation of the lost dog posters which continue appearing around the village and local countryside. Razor blades are being embedded in the sides of the notices in the hope of deterring their removal. Anybody coming across any such notices should report it to the police before a serious injury is suffered by a member of the public.

The Council are seeking a new Clerk to the Council(see page 5). The present incumbent is taking up full time employment

 

 

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