Two dwellings in car park at Former Fox And Hounds Llanharan Road, Llanharry
Summary of planning committee decision
Deferred by Rhondda Planning and Development Committee on 3 Sept 2026.
No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.
What was proposed
The application proposed demolishing several structures and building two dwellings within the car park, with associated works and revised plans.
“Proposed demolition of the modern side extension, store/office and garage and the erection of two dwellings within the car park together with associated works. (Revised plans, reducing ridge height of new dwellings and amending area of demolition, received 28th April 2026). Former Fox and Hounds, Llanharan Road, Llanharry, CF72 9LL”
Minutes
Who spoke
An objector was given five minutes to address the committee.
The officer recommendation
The committee considered refusal contrary to the Director’s recommendation.
“The Planning & Enforcement Manager presented the application to Committee and following consideration Members were minded to REFUSE the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Housing & Regeneration on the grounds that the proposed development represented an overdevelopment of the site and was not considered appropriate in this location. Members also expressed concerns regarding the distance between the development and the…”
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The vote
County Borough Councillor R Williams did not take part because he was absent during the full debate.
“(Note: County Borough Councillor R Williams did not take part in the vote as he wasn’t present during the full debate).”
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Why the matter was deferred
The matter was deferred for a further report on the strengths and weaknesses of departing from the officer recommendation and possible planning reasons.
“Therefore, the matter would be deferred to the next appropriate meeting of the Planning & Development Committee for a report of the Director, Housing & Regeneration, if necessary in consultation with the Director, Legal Services, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of making a decision contrary to the recommendation of an officer or any proposed or possible planning reason for such a decision prior to determining a matter.”
Minutes
Sources
- Rhondda Planning and Development Committee minutes, 3 September 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Rhondda's committee minutes. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 3 September 2026
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92 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 6 against officer advice.
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