Council planners had to decide whether the premises had operated continuously in that capacity, or if any periods of disuse could mean the site was considered abandoned.
Author: Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service
Penallta rugby club allowed to keep its beer garden
Caerphilly County Borough Council has granted retrospective planning permission for a beer garden area next to the clubhouse, in Ystrad Mynach.
More than £13m spent on supply teachers last year
More than £13 million was spent on supply staff in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s schools last year.
House could be converted into supervised children’s home
Plans filed with Caerphilly County Borough Council show the home will be for children who have learning disabilities, and who would be supported on a one-to-one basis by staff.
Partial demolition required at leisure centre after cracks open up in walls
Caerphilly County Borough Council has applied for planning permission to carry out urgent demolition works at a small part of the site.
Improved disabled access project approved for sheltered housing complex
Caerphilly Council is planning to modernise one of its sheltered housing complexes after it was “identified as being not fit for purpose”.The work will mainly involve improving accessibility at Ynyswen, in Pontllanfraith,…
Petrol station shop wins battle to start selling alcohol
A petrol station shop in Trethomas can start selling alcohol despite concerns about littering and antisocial behaviour, councillors have decided.
New vets’ practice could be coming to town’s retail park
A veterinary practice could open in Caerphilly’s Castle View Shopping Centre, according to new plans.
Street’s new data centre could help heat homes
Cornwall-based Kensa Contracting Ltd has applied for planning permission to set up the facility inside a shipping container in Cwrt Nant Owen.
Council planners reject proposal for ‘overbearing’ homes
A couple’s plans to build three houses on land in Fleur de Lis would be “detrimental” to the character of the area, council planning officers have ruled.