Issue - meetings

Removal of the Cross and reinstatement within the grass verge on Cross Street/Wyke Lane (Listed Building) at The Cross, Wyke Lane/Cross Street, Oakenshaw.

Ward affected: Cleckheaton

Contact: Edward Cheseldine, Planning Services

Application refused (contrary to the Officer’s recommendation).

The Committee gave consideration to Application 2025/93235 – Removal of the Cross and reinstatement within the grass verge on Cross Street/Wyke Lane (Listed Building) at The Cross, Wyke Lane/Cross Street, Oakenshaw.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36(3), the Committee received representations from Councillors K Pinnock, J C Lawson and A Pinnock (local members).

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Jean Tottie, Lindsey Sutherland, Katie Dingle and Colin Berry (in objection).

RESOLVED – That contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, the application be refused on the grounds that (i) the listed monument should be returned to its original location as the repositioning would impact upon the heritage asset/ the original location is in keeping with the area/the relocation of the structure would impact upon the heritage asset, pride of place and historical significance and (ii) the archaeological foundations need to be maintained.

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, Davies, Lee-Richards, Scott and Sokhal (5 votes)

Against: Councillors Ahmed and Firth (2 votes)