Agenda and decisions

To elect Chair for 2026 / 2027

COUNCILLOR HUW ROWLANDS WAS ELECTED AS CHAIR OF THIS COMMITTEE FOR 2026 - 2027.

To elect Vice Chair for 2026 / 2027

COUNCILLOR EDGAR WYN OWEN WAS ELECTED VICE-CHAIR FOR 2026 - 27.

To accept any apologies for absence.

To receive any declaration of personal interest and to note protocol matters.

To note any items that are a matter of urgency in the view of the Chairman for consideration.

The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the previous meeting of this committee, held on the 27^th of April 2026, be signed as a true record.

To submit the report of the Head of Environment Department.

Application for a new substation and associated infrastructure and ancillary works, including a new access road from the A487 and the upgrading of an existing agricultural access track, and new underground 132 kV cables to connect to the existing Electricity Networks overhead line.

LOCAL MEMBERS: Councillor Stephen Churchman and Councillor Rhys Tudur

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DECISION: To approve with conditions subject to receiving positive observations from the Trunk Roads Unit in accordance with the recommendation

1.         5 years.

2.         In accordance with the approved plans.

3.         Footpath conditions.

4.         Public Protection conditions.

5.         Biodiversity conditions.

6.         Trunk Road conditions.

7.         Heneb conditions.

8.         Language conditions

Application under Section 73 to vary conditions 2, 5 and 37 of planning permission reference C12/0495/36/MW so as to extend the period for the winning and working of mineral up to 31/12/2030 and restoration of the site by 31/12/2031, increase annual output of material from the site to 100,000 tonnes at an average rate of 14 loads per day and use material that has not derived from the operations permitted on site as part of the restoration plan.

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Stephen Churchman

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DECISION: To delegate powers to the Head of Environment Department to approve the application, with conditions. Please note that Condition 1 of planning permission C12/0495/36/MW, which requires the development to commence within five years, is no longer relevant as the development has already commenced.

1.     The extraction of mineral waste and ancillary operations shall cease by 31/12/2030. Restoration of the site by 31/12/2031.

2.     In accordance with the approved plans.

3.     Maintenance of access road.

4.     No more than 100,000 tonnes of material per annum shall be removed from site at an average rate of no more than 14 loads per day.

5.     Shrub and tree planting prior to extraction in Phase 4.

6.     Maintenance of shrubs and trees planted (con 5.)

7.     Prior written notice of; commencement of development, passing bays, drainage works, soil strip, overburden removal, mineral extraction, restoration.

8.     In accordance with approved details and plans.

9.     Boundary of extraction area marked.

10.  Restoration and aftercare in accordance with approved details.

11.  Restriction on Parts 19 and 21 of the GPDO.

12.  Working hours.

13.  Annual formal review of operations.

14.  Noise restrictions.

15.  Notification of temporary works that may exceed noise restrictions.

16.  Annual noise monitoring.

17.  White noise reversing alarms fitted to mobile plant and vehicles.

18.  All vehicles, plant and machinery to be operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and fitted with appropriate sound deadening screens, caseworks, silences, etc.

19.  Areas traversed by vehicles to be watered or treated to prevent fugitive dust.

20.  Water drainage system in accordance with approved plans.

21.  Drainage system to collect and dispose of all water entering or arising on the site.

22.  Oil, fuel, lubricants, paint, solvents or any other chemicals on site to be stored in suitably bunded area to restrict contamination.

23.  Hydrogeological Impact Appraisal to be submitted in the event of encountering groundwater.

24.  Survey of Invasive Species and treatment.

25.  Works in Phases 3 & 4 to be undertaken in accordance with Archaeological Specification.

26.  Access afforded to archaeologists to undertake archaeological mitigation and recording and written report submitted to the Planning Authority.

27.  No plant or vehicles shall cross any area of un-stripped ground except where such traffic is essential and unavoidable for the purposes of undertaking permitted operations.

28.  All topsoil and subsoil identified shall be conserved in accordance with the development proposals described in the approved details.

29.  All vegetation, topsoil and subsoil stripped from each phase of working and areas affected by excavations, storage areas, building works, hardstandings and other construction, including temporary access roads and vehicle haulage routes, shall be stored in areas set aside for that purpose which shall have been agreed beforehand in writing by the Mineral Planning Authority.

30.  All topsoil and subsoil stripped and stored in accordance with the above condition shall be employed in works of restoration and no such materials shall be removed from the site without the prior written permission of the Mineral Planning Authority.

31.  Topsoils shall be kept in storage  ...  view the full decision text for item 7.2

Demolition of the existing school buildings and construction of a new school and community centre complete with all external landscaping, access road and car parking. Installation of ancillary structures including free standing canopies, cycle shelters, refuse compounds and sprinkler tanks and all external play equipment as required to support the new school building.

LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Menna Trenholme

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DECISION: To approve with conditions

1. Time (five years).

2. In accordance with the plans.

3. Agree on final materials and colours.

4. Transport conditions.

5. Archaeological conditions.

6. Landscaping and trees condition.

7. Biodiversity condition.

8. Prior conditions agreement for external light.

9. Public Protection conditions.

10. Welsh Water conditions.

11. Natural Resources Wales conditions.

12. Limit working hours during the construction period.

13. A Welsh name for the school.

14. Welsh language signs.

Notes

1. Welsh Water.

2. Natural Resources Wales.

3. Highways.

4. SUDS.

5. Major Application Note.