Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies for absence from those Members who are unable to attend the meeting and details of substitutions and for whom they are attending. to the Committee membership.

Apologies were received from Councillor Moses Crook and Councillor Mark Thompson. Councillor Eric Firth substituted for Councillor Crook.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 22^nd February 2024.

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 22^nd February 2024 be agreed as a correct record.

In light of the replacement of the Planning Sub-Committees, Heavy Woollen Area and Huddersfield Area, the minutes of the last meeting of each body are submitted to this Committee for ratification:

(i) Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area) – 8^th February 2024

(ii) Planning Sub-Committee (Huddersfield) – 1^st February 2024.

That the minutes of the last meeting of each of the bodies listed below be agreed as a correct record:

(i)         Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area) – 8^th February 2024

(ii)        Planning Sub-Committee (Huddersfield) – 1^st February 2024.

Members will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have any disclosable pecuniary interests, any other interests, or been lobbied, which may prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items.

Most agenda items take place in public. This only changes where there is a need to consider exempt information, as contained at Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. You will be informed at this point which items are to be recommended for exclusion and to be resolved by the Committee.

The Committee will receive any petitions and/or deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also submit a petition at the meeting relating to a matter on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10, Members of the Public must submit a deputation in writing, at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting and shall subsequently be notified if the deputation shall be heard. A maximum of four deputations shall be heard at any one meeting.

Alterations to convert existing properties at Carrs Close to create 6 apartments and the erection of a block of 12 apartments, with associated infrastructure, access, and landscaping works on land at Occupation Lane and Carrs Close, Staincliffe, Dewsbury.

Contact: Elenya Jackson, Planning Services

Estimated time of arrival on site: 11:00 am

Site visit undertaken.

Alterations to convert existing properties at Carrs Close to create 6 apartments and the erection of a block of 12 apartments, with associated infrastructure, access, and landscaping works on land at Occupation Lane and Carrs Close, Staincliffe, Dewsbury.

Contact: Elenya Jackson, Planning Services

Ward(s) affected: Batley West

Approval delegated.