Children’s residential home at 1 Clos Y Wennol, Llanilid, Pontyclun

“Full planning permission is sought for the change of use of an existing residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential care home for up to 2 children (Use Class C2) at 1 Clos Y Wennol, Llanilid.”

“The application site refers to a two-storey detached property of modern design and construction located in a residential street currently still under construction as part of a wider residential development by Persimmon Homes at Llanilid.”

“The application property sits within an average sized plot, measuring approx. 0.016ha, with garden and associated amenity space surrounding the property. The dwelling benefits from a driveway accommodating 2 no. vehicles and a detached garage within its curtilage. No alterations to the existing access arrangements are proposed as part of the change of use.”

“The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application which was originally reported to Committee on 6 th November 2025, where Members deferred the application to receive more information. The Head of Major Development and Investment presented a further report on 5 th March 2026 following consideration of which Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation of the Director, Housing and…”

“REASONS: The application site is in located within a residential area and within the settlement boundary limits of Llanilid. The site is therefore in a sustainable location.”

“The site also relates to an existing residential property and, other than the presence of a small number of staff and an element of care provided, the proposed use would remain and continue to be largely residential in nature.”

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

“The proposed development has resulted, and would continue to result, in an increased fear of crime in the vicinity and would adversely affect community cohesion. The intensified comings and goings to the property would generate levels of activity and disturbance in excess of those reasonable expected for a dwelling of this kind.”