Issue - meetings

Change of use from class C3 (dwellinghouse) to mixed use dwellinghouse and class E(f) (childminders), and single storey rear extension and raised decking at 42 Birmingham Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth.

Ward affected: Holme Valley North

Contact: Danielle Cooper, Planning Services

Application Approved (Delegated).

The Committee gave consideration to Application 2025/90116 – Change of use from class C3 (dwellinghouse) to mixed use dwellinghouse and class E(f) (childminders) and single storey rear extension and raised decking at 42 Birmingham Road, Meltham, Holmfirth.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from (i) Maxine Taylor (applicant), Matt Taylor (on behalf of the applicant’s agent), Hayley Moore, Jane Berisha, Harrison Phillips, Hannah Fitzpatrick and Lynne Holden (in support of the application) and (ii) Alison Dumville (on behalf of an objector), Caroline Hartshone and Margaret Hartshone (in objection).

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36(3), the Committee received a representation from Councillor Bellamy (local member).

RESOLVED – That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to approve the application, issue the decision notice and complete the list of conditions including matters relating to;  

-       Standard timeframe condition regarding implementation

-       Development to be in accordance with plans

-       Hours of use

-       Restrict the maximum number of children to 9

-       Restrict the maximum number of staff to 4

-       Operate in accordance with the noise survey and noise management plan

-       Operate in accordance with the drop off/pick up management plan.

A Recorded Vote was taken in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 42 (5) as follows;

For: Councillors Homewood, J Lawson, Lee-Richards, McGrath, Sokhal and Ullah (6 votes)

Against: (no votes)