The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met on Thursday, 23 April 2026, to discuss a planning application for a waste transfer facility and to consider appeals and applications decided by delegated powers. The committee resolved to defer a decision on the waste transfer facility application pending a site visit.

Former Civic Amenity Site, Wedal Road, Cathays

The committee discussed a planning application for the re-use of the former civic amenity site at Wedal Road, Cathays for a waste transfer facility. The proposal, submitted by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, aims to address a shortfall in waste storage capacity at the University Hospital of Wales and ensure compliance with waste separation regulations.

The application received significant public objection, with 19 letters and a petition signed by 52 individuals raising concerns about noise, vibration, hours of operation, traffic, odour, air quality, vermin, and the impact on residential amenity, particularly for residents of the adjacent Lakeside House Care Home. Local ward members also objected, citing historical issues with the site's previous use as a household waste recycling centre and the vulnerability of care home residents.

Despite these objections, the planning officer recommended granting permission, subject to conditions. The officer noted that the proposed development would be less intensive than the site's previous use and that noise impact assessments indicated a low level of impact. Conditions were proposed to restrict operating hours to weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm, limit waste deliveries to four non-HGV vehicles per day, and require an operational management plan.

A request for a site visit was made by a ward member to allow councillors to better understand the proximity to residential properties and the care home, and to assess the height of acoustic fencing in relation to the buildings. Following discussion, the committee voted to approve the site visit, and the decision on the application was deferred to a future meeting.

Matters for Information - Appeals

The committee noted the update on planning appeal decisions received between 1 January 2026 and 9 April 2026. This included decisions on various householder applications, extensions, and new dwellings. The committee also reviewed a summary table of appeals year-to-date, showing a higher proportion of dismissed planning appeals compared to allowed appeals.

Applications Decided by Delegated Powers

The committee noted the list of applications decided by delegated powers between 5 March and 15 April 2026. This included a wide range of planning applications across various areas of Cardiff, with decisions including permission granted, refusal, and full or partial discharge of conditions.

Other Matters

The committee also noted the date of the next meeting, scheduled for Thursday, 14 May 2026, at 10:30 am.