The first meeting of Cardiff Council’s planning committee since the May elections was chaired by new Trowbridge ward member Michael Michael. Here we round up all the decisions made by the committee this afternoon. The full council report into each application can be seen here.

3 Cranbourne Way, Pontprennau

A decision on a retrospective planning application to keep a two-storey extension built larger than the homeowner had permission for was delayed following a request for a site visit. Pontprennau councillor Diane Rees said she wanted committee members to see the impact the extension has had on the street and how it is overbearing on other properties. Committee members unanimously agreed to a site visit, which will be made on July 4.

Land next to and to the north of Lisvane Road, Lisvane

Developers The Carlyle Trust Ltd were seeking permission for “reserved matters”– such as external appeareance, landscaping and design – on two developments on either side of Lisvane Road. Both already had outline planning permission. The first application, on land next to Lisvane Road, was for 40 detached houses. Objections were submitted by five local residents, who were concerned about the latest stage in the proposals because of highway safety and traffic issues, highlighting that there had been an increase in the volume of traffic since the original application was considered. There were also concerns over a loss of green space, and that it represented an overdevelopment which was out of character. Lisvane Community Council also objected, again over highways issues, the lack of affordable homes in the plans, and possible problems with sewerage and drainage. But planning officers said a mini-roundabout on Lisvane Road was a good solution in terms of road safety, there was no requirement for affordable housing in this case, and the developer had revised the external appearance of some of the more prominent houses to reflect the existing homes in the area. Committee member Coun Adrian Robson said the amended designs were a “marked improvement”, and Coun Gareth Aubrey said the applicants had addressed concerns over the design. The committee approved the application, subject to conditions, and an agreement that the developers provide £106,862 towards off-site open space development. The second application was for reserved matters connected to proposals for 24 houses on land to the north of Lisvane Road. Despite continued opposition from the five local residents and Lisvane Community Council, this application was also approved, subject to conditions and a contribution of £64,117 for off-site open space.

Former Canton Heath Centre, Wessex Street, Canton

Taff Housing Association was granted permission to build two two-storey houses and a block of 12 one and two-bedroom flats on the site of the former Canton Health Centre. It will include one parking space for each of the two houses, five spaces for the 12 flats, and six cycle stands. The plans were approved, subject to conditions, and the developer’s agreement to contribute £3,120 towards an a survey and investigation into the possible closure of Wessex Street to through traffic, and £21,308 towards off-site open space.

Land at 17 Ael-y-Bryn, Radyr

Plans for a new three bedroom detached house on a vacant plot at 17 Ael-y-Bryn were deferred for a site visit at the request of committee member Adrian Robson, which was supported by Coun Gareth Aubrey and Coun Patricia Burfoot, who said the site was “unusual”. The visit will take place on July 4.

Cardiff High School, Llandennis Road, Cyncoed

Cardiff High School applied for permission to build a new artificial training pitch measuring 80 metres by 55 metres on land that is currently part of the school’s playing field. The development would also include four floodlight towers. Despite concerns from residents about light pollution, noise pollution, and security, the plans were approved, with conditions.

Land adjacent to Gwynant Crescent, Lakeside

Plans for an attached house on land next to 51 Gwynant Crescent were approved.

Cardiff Council Housing Depot, Mount Pleasant Lane, Llanrumney

This application from Cardiff Council asked for outline planning permission to build either 19 or 21 homes on the site of a council housing depot which the local authority is planning to close by the end of this year. The plans were approved.

Grosvenor Hotel, South Park Road, Splott

Plans to turn the Grosvenor Hotel into 24 flats were approved by the committee. Full details here.

97-99 Albany Road and 1A Angus Street, Roath

Tudor Jenkins’ proposals to demolish 100-year-old Roath shoe shop AG Meek to make was for a convenience store were delayed for a site visit. Full details here.

Former Rumpoles, Moira Terrace, Adamsdown

CPS Homes’ application to demolish the former Rumpoles pub and replace it with a block of two commercial units and 36 flats were withdrawn before today’s meeting.

Car park at St Andrews Lane, Cardiff

The committee approved plans to build a block of 84 students flats in a car park on St Andrews Lane, behind Dumfries House. Developers Sydney and Cardiff Properties will also carry out improvements to surrounding roads and footways, including resurfacing work and the installation of dropped kerbs. Committee members praised the design of the new development, which Coun Garry Hunt said had not been considered enough when looking at proposals for student accommodation in the past.

Jessops, Churchill House, 17-21 Churchill Way

This was a proposal from Churchill Licensees Ltd to change Jessops camera shop on Churchill Way into a late night venue serving alcohol. Objections were received from former Cathays ward councillor Simon Wakefield on the grounds that there would be increased noise, litter and the fact the premises is within a saturation zone. South Wales Police also objected on the grounds that approving the plans could “further exacerbate the situation with regard to crime and disorder”. Serving ward councillor Elizabeth Clark told the committee there were now a lot of residents living in that area, and many of them would be over looking the building. The committee agreed with officers’ recommendation to refuse the proposal, on the grounds that it would be likely to make exacerbate late night disturbances, crime and disorder.

St Saviours Vicarage, 115 Splott Road, Splott

St Albans Care Home Limited applied for planning permission and listed building consent to upgrade and extend the Grade II listed St Saviours Vicarage, and make it into a 32-bed neurological care home. The committee approved the plans to turn it into a four-storey facility for young adults with complex needs, learning difficulties and neurological conditions. It will include a gym, hydroptherapy pool, kitchen, laundry, staff room, dry store, day rooms and “snooze rooms”. The plans were approved with conditions, subject to the agreement of the developer to pay £6,000 towards public transport improvements in the area.

Part of land at Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf

An application by developers Junction Canal Ltd to build a new crèche and café on land at Schooner Way was adjourned for a site visit at the request of committee member Coun Ali Ahmed, who had concerns about the effect on parking in the area.

25 Westgate Street, City Centre

An application to extend the opening hours of the former South Glamorgan Staff Club, as part of plans by Beat Box Bars to reopen the building, was withdrawn prior to the committee meeting.