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Examines how planning decisions are governed. Records that 55.9% of Development Control Committee decisions went against officer advice in 2018–19 (Wales average 9.2%), and cites "significant longstanding weaknesses" in governance.
The council granted retrospective planning consent in error, later accepting it had intended to refuse. Maladministration found; apology, explanation and £1,500 redress.
Ceredigion Youth Justice and Prevention Service rated Inadequate. Inspectors found the fundamental foundations for effective services were missing, with systemic shortcomings in governance, staffing and public protection.