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Planning Application 2023/92191 for the erection of residential development for 62 dwellings including grouting remedial works for ground stabilisation to facilitate construction of dwellings with associated hard and soft landscaping on land at Cliff Hill, Denby Dale, Huddersfield

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Contact: Victor Grayson, Planning Services

Refused.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2023/92191 for the erection of residential development for 62 dwellings including grouting remedial works for ground stabilisation to facilitate construction of dwellings with associated hard and soft landscaping on land at Cliff Hill, Denby Dale, Huddersfield

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36(3), the Committee received representations from Councillor Tim Bamford and Will Simpson.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Emma Dimbylow, Quinn Little, Sarah Ogden, Neil Denby, Nicola Tiffany, Jack Little, Richard Littlewood and Nigel Thorpe (in objection) and Mark Lane (on behalf of the applicant).

Resolved –

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

The proposed development, due to its scale, location, proximity to residents, and due to its associated remediation would cause an unacceptable number of vehicle movements and environmental impacts associated with the removal of coal from the site. In addition, due to unknown conditions beneath the site, there is a lack of information that prevents it being ascertained what the environmental impacts of the development would be. Furthermore, it has not been demonstrated that the site is suitable for residential development.

The proposed development is therefore contrary to policies contained within the Kirklees Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. (Details of the relevant policies/chapters to be specified by the Head of Planning and Development).

A recorded vote was taken, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 42(5), as set out below:

For: Councillors Anwar, Armer and Thompson (3 votes)

Against: Councillors Homewood and Pinnock (2 votes)

Abstain: Councillor Sokhal.