Decision

(At this point in the meeting, Councillor Jeff Jones reaffirmed his interest in this item, and took no part in the voting thereon.)

Officers made a presentation to the Planning Committee on this Application (Change of use of ground floor of 60-61 Afan Road, from retail unit (A1) to two x 1 bedroom holiday lets (C6)) as detailed in the circulated report.

The Local Ward Member (Councillor Jeff Jones – Chair of the Planning Committee) had requested that the application be determined by the Planning Committee. Councillor Jones declared a prejudicial interest at the start of the meeting, handed over the role of Chair to Councillor Tim Bowen, and did not take part in the voting on this item. He remained in the meeting to give his representations.

The Applicant was present to give his representations.

RESOLVED:               That in accordance with Officers’ recommendations, Application No. P2024/0626 – 60-61 Afan Road, Duffryn Rhondda, Port Talbot, SA13 3ET be Approved, subject to the conditions detailed within the circulated report.