Agenda, decisions and minutes

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.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor Mohan Sokhal. 

Councillor Eric Firth substituted for Councillor Sokhal under the provision of Council Procedure Rule 35 (7). 

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor Mohan Sokhal. 

Councillor Eric Firth substituted for Councillor Sokhal under the provision of Council Procedure Rule 35 (7). 

To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 23^rd October 2025.

RESOLVED –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 23^rd October 2026 be approved as a correct record.

RESOLVED –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 23^rd October 2026 be approved as a correct record.

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.

Councillor Scott advised that she had been lobbied in respect of Application 2020/92350. She also advised, in the interests of transparency, that the site was in her local area but she had no pre-determined position on the application and would consider it with an open mind and assess it solely on the planning merits, the evidence presented, the relevant policies and the professional advice provided.

Councillor Firth advised, in the interests of transparency and in respect of Applications 2025/91122 and 2025/91645, that he was acquainted with the applicant as a trustee on a local community organisation.

Councillor Pinnock advised, in the interests of transparency, that he had been a member of the Strategic Planning Committee at the time that Application 2020/92350 was originally considered. He would consider the application with an open mind and in light of the evidence presented.

Councillor Pinnock advised that he had been lobbied in respect of Application 2025/91279. He would consider the application with an open mind and in light of the evidence presented.

Councillor Lee-Richards advised, in the interests of transparency, and in respect of Application 2020/92350 that she was a member of the Woodland Trust and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and sat on White Rose Forest partnership meetings.

Councillor Lee-Richards advised, in the interests of transparency and in respect of Applications 2025/91122 and 2025/91645, that the applicant company was storing some equipment for a local community organisation.

Councillor Armer advised that he had been lobbied in respect of Application 2020/92350.

All Councillors had been given/sent information on behalf of the Chidswell Action Group in respect of Application 2020/92350.

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.

All agenda items were considered in public session.

To receive any public questions.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11, the period for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes.

Any questions must be submitted in writing at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting.

No public questions were received.

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.

No deputations or petitions were received.       

2025/91122 - Redevelopment of site for mixed-use E(g) (i, ii and iii) and B8 including: demolition of buildings and re-cladding of southern elevation of retained adjoining building; retention, conversion and renovation of existing mill/office/workshop/engine house building including alterations; erection of two new buildings; formation of two vehicular access points, service yard and parking areas; and other associated works at Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield.

2025/91645 - Listed Building Consent for redevelopment of site for mixed-use E(g) (i, ii and iii) and B8 including: demolition of buildings and re-cladding of southern elevation of retained adjoining building; retention, conversion and renovation of existing mill/office/workshop/ engine house building including alterations; erection of two new buildings; formation of two vehicular access points, service yard and parking areas; and other associated works at Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield.

Contact: Nick Hirst, Planning Services

Ward: Dalton (and close to boundary with Newsome)

Estimated time of arrival on site: 10:15 a.m.

Site visit undertaken.

Outline application for residential development (Use Class C3) of up to 181 dwellings, engineering and site works, demolition of existing property, landscaping, drainage and other associated infrastructure at land to the south of Heybeck Lane, Chidswell, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury.

Contact: Victor Grayson, Planning Services

Ward: Batley East

Estimated time of arrival on site: 10:55 a.m.

Site visit undertaken.

Outline application for residential development (Use Class C3) of up to 181 dwellings, engineering and site works, demolition of existing property, landscaping, drainage and other associated infrastructure at land to the south of Heybeck Lane, Chidswell, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury.

Contact: Victor Grayson, Planning Services

Ward: Batley East

Refusal delegated.

The Committee considered an outline application: 2020/92350 for residential development (Use Class C3) of up to 181 dwellings, engineering and site works, demolition of existing property, landscaping, drainage and other associated infrastructure at land to the south of Heybeck Lane, Chidswell, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36(3), the Committee received a representation from Councillor Habiban Zaman.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Iqbal Mohamed MP, Sally Naylor, Jim Aveyard and Mark Lewis (in objection) and Matthew Naylor (on behalf of the applicant).

RESOLVED -

That authority to refuse the application and to finalise the wording of the reason be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development based on the following decision:

The proposed development, due to its size and proximity to Dum Wood, due to the hydrological impacts that would be caused, due to the increased residential population that the development would introduce, and due to the insufficient depth of the proposed buffer, would result in changes to local hydrology, significant intensification in the use of Dum Wood and resultant unacceptable harm to and deterioration of this ancient woodland and Local Wildlife Site, contrary to Policies LP30 and LP33 of the Kirklees Local Plan and Chapter 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

For: Councillors Armer, Lee-Richards, Pinnock, Scott and Thompson (5 votes)

Against: Councillor Firth and Homewood (2 votes)

2025/91122 - Redevelopment of site for mixed-use E(g) (i, ii and iii) and B8 including: demolition of buildings and re-cladding of southern elevation of retained adjoining building; retention, conversion and renovation of existing mill/office/workshop/engine house building including alterations; erection of two new buildings; formation of two vehicular access points, service yard and parking areas; and other associated works at Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield.

Contact: Nick Hirst, Planning Services

Ward: Dalton (and close to boundary with Newsome)

Approval delegated.

The Committee considered the applications below in respect of Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield:

(i) 2025/91122 for the re-development of the site for mixed-use E(g)(i, ii and iii) and B8 including: demolition of buildings and re-cladding of southern elevation of retained adjoining building; retention, conversion and renovation of existing mill/office/workshop/engine house building including alterations; erection of two new buildings; formation of two vehicular access points, service yard and parking areas; and other associated works, and

(ii) 2025/91645 - Listed Building Consent for redevelopment of site for mixed-use E(g) (i, ii and iii) and B8 including: demolition of buildings and re-cladding of southern elevation of retained adjoining building; retention, conversion and renovation of existing mill/office/workshop/ engine house building including alterations; erection of two new buildings; formation of two vehicular access points, service yard and parking areas; and other associated works,

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36(3), the Committee received representations from Councillors Munir Ahmed, Tyler Hawkins and John Taylor.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Manisha Kaushik (in support), Nick Willock, Ian Brierley and Emma Thornhill (on behalf of the applicant).

(i) 2025/91122:

RESOLVED -

(1)  That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to approve the application and issue the decision notice in order to:

(a)  complete the list of conditions, including those contained within the report, subject to the revision of Condition 3 to include Building D1, and as set out below:

1.    Three years to commence development.

2.    Development to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

3.    Building recording of Buildings B, C, D1, E and G prior to their demolition.

4.    Building recording of engine house prior to works commencing to that building.

5.    Submission of demolition method statements for Buildings B and C.

6.    A detailed structural report on the grade II listed chimney within the site, including analysis of how removing surrounding buildings may affect its stability, details of measures to protect the chimney during construction and demolition works and following completion of the development, and details of construction of new wall alongside the chimney.

7.    Submission of details of all external materials, to include provision for re-use of stone and slate from demolition of existing buildings.

8.    Details of doors, windows and shutters to new building, and any new and/or replacement doors and windows to Building D.

9.    Details of proposed photovoltaic panels.

10. Submission of Phase 2 Intrusive Site Investigation Report

11. Submission of Remediation Strategy

12. Implementation of Remediation Strategy (and unexpected contamination)

13. Submission of Verification Report

14. Restriction on operating hours to 0600-1900 hours Monday to Friday inclusive, and 0800-1600 hours on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

15. Submission of detailed drainage scheme.

16. Details of proposed demolition/modification of existing building retaining walls abutting Quay Street, together with design of any new building retaining walls adjacent to the highway to be submitted.

17. Submission of Construction Environmental Management Plan to include highways matters,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

(Amended Proposal) Variation condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2020/91746 for erection of extra care development providing 80 apartments with associated communal facilities and landscaped gardens at land off Kenmore Drive, Cleckheaton.

Contact: Louise Bearcroft, Planning Services

Ward: Cleckheaton

Approval delegated.

The Committee considered an amended proposal in respect of the variation of Condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2020/91746 for the erection of an extra care development providing 80 apartments with associated communal facilities and landscaped gardens at land off Kenmore Drive, Cleckheaton.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Hayley Knight (on behalf of the applicant).

RESOLVED –

That approval of the application and the issuing of the decision notice be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development, in order to complete the list of conditions including those contained within the report, and subject to the amendment of conditions 26 and 27 as set out in the Planning Update and as set out below:

Conditions from previous application

1.             Omit. Condition to be marked [deleted] to avoid affecting subsequent

condition numbering, for ease of review.

2.             Development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the

plans and specifications schedule. With updated plans table to reflect recommended approval.

3.             Details of all facing and roofing materials

4.             The proposed car park shall be laid out surfaced, marked out into bays

and drained.

5.             Construction Management Plan (CMP).

6.             Detailed Scheme of hard and soft landscaping.

7.             Replacement Landscaping within five years.

8.             Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP: Biodiversity).

9.             Biodiversity Enhancement & Management Plan (BEMP)

10.          Details of foul, surface water and land drainage.

11.          Details of Assessment of the effects of 1 in 100- year storm events

12.          Details of the operation, maintenance and management of the surface

water drainage infrastructure

13.          Details of scheme, detailing temporary surface water drainage for the

construction phase (after soil and vegetation strip)

14.          Site to be developed with separate systems of drainage for foul and

surface water on and off site.

15.          All works that form part of the sound attenuation scheme shall be

completed and retained thereafter.

16.          Details of a Ventilation Scheme

17.          The combined noise from any fixed mechanical services and external

plant and equipment at the development shall be effectively controlled so that the combined rating level of noise from all such equipment does not exceed the background sound level at any time. “Rating level” and “background sound level” are as defined in BS 4142:2014+A1:2019.

18.          Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report

19.          Remediation Strategy

20.          Revised Remediation Strategy

21.          Validation Report

22.          Reporting of unexpected contamination

23.          Electric Vehicle Charging Points

24.          External Lighting

25.          Design and construction specifications of the proposed Public Rights of

Way (PROW)

New/additional Conditions

26.          The hereby approved Air Source Heat Pump Enclosure (ASHP),

External Plan Area, and Substation, as shown on plan ref. CLK-BBA-XX-XX-DR-A-91- 0001 Rev. C07 shall be constructed in accordance with the specification and mitigation measures contained in the Noise Impact Assessment referenced NP-013449 revision 03. The Air Source Heat Pump Enclosure (ASHP), External Plan Area, and Substation shall thereafter operate and be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Reason: In the interest of mitigating potential noise pollution, in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

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