Two detached dwellings at Land Off Williams Street, Abercynon

“SITE APPRAISAL The application site relates to an irregular shaped parcel of land which is situated at the north-western end of William Street in the village of Abercynon. It measures approximately 0.1 hectares in area and currently comprises numerous trees and vegetation.”

“RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS REASONS: The application site is located within a highly sustainable location with existing development in the immediate area being predominantly residential in character. The proposal to construct 2no. residential dwellings is therefore considered acceptable in principle.”

“Whilst the scale and overall design of the proposed dwellings differ to existing dwellings in the area, given the location of the site at the end of William Street, it is not considered that this would have such an adverse impact upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area that it would warrant the refusal of the application.”

“CONSULTATION Biodiversity: No objection, condition recommended.”

“Dwr Cymru Welsh Water: No objection Highways and Transportation: No objection, conditions recommended. Lead Local Flood Authority: No objection, condition recommended. Mining Remediation Authority: No objection. Natural Resources Wales: No objection. Public Health and Protection: No objection, conditions recommended. South Wales Fire and Rescue: No objection. Standard advice provided. No other comments have been received within the statutory time period.”

“The Head of Planning presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 21 st May 2026, where Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Housing & Regeneration.”

“Members gave consideration to the further report, highlighting the potential strengths and weaknesses of refusing contrary to officer recommendation and following discussions, it was RESOLVED to refuse the application contrary to the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration for the following reason:”

“Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the proposed development would not exacerbate existing surface water drainage issues in the surrounding area. As such, the application does not comply with Policy AW10 of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development.”