Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence, or details of substitutions to Committee membership.

All Members of the Committee were present.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 31^st March 2021.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 31^st March 2021 were agreed as a correct record.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 31^st March 2021 were agreed as a correct record.

Committee Members will advise (i) if there are any items on the Agenda upon which they have been lobbied and/or (ii) if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion or vote on an item, or any other interests.

Councillors Bellamy, Patrick and Andrew Pinnock advised that they had been lobbied in relation to Application 2019/93658.

Councillor Andrew Pinnock advised that he had been lobbied in relation to Application 2019/93303.

Most agenda items will be considered in public session, however, it shall be advised whether the Committee will consider any matters in private, by virtue of the reports containing information which falls within a category of exempt information as contained at Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

All items on the agenda were taken in public session.

The Committee will receive any petitions and hear any 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 hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.  

No deputations were received.

A petition had been submitted in respect of Application 2020/92546 and had been included within the Planning Update.

The Planning Committee will consider the attached schedule of Planning Applications.   

Please note that any members of the public who wish to speak at the meeting must register to speak by 5.00pm (for phone requests) or 11:59pm (for email requests) on Monday 26^th April 2021.   

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Please note that in accordance with the council’s public speaking protocols at planning committee meetings verbal representations will be limited to three minutes.    

An update, providing further information on applications on matters raised after the publication of the Agenda, will be added to the web Agenda prior to the meeting.

Erection of 122 dwellings, landscaping and associated infrastructure - Land at Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton.

Contact Officer: Christopher Carroll

Ward(s) affected: Cleckheaton

Delegate approval of the application and issue of the decision notice to the Head of Planning and Development.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2019/93658 relating to the erection of 122 dwellings, landscaping and associated infrastructure on land at Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Val Dickinson (in objection); Mark Jones and Paul Butler (in support).

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36 (3) the Committee received a representation from Councillor Martyn Bolt.

RESOLVED -

That approval of the application and issue 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 Committee report and the Planning Update, 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.    Approval of building and external materials.

4.    Full details of hard and soft landscaping including a detailed planting schedule. Proposals should accord with the principles set out in the Ecus Ltd Tree Mitigation Strategy.

5.    Full details of boundary treatments within and around the site (including the protection and enhancement of the existing stone wall feature at Whitechapel Road).

6.    Measures to prevent and deter crime and anti-social behaviour.

7.    Submission of details as to the provision, agreement, implementation and retention of appropriate Public Right of Way (PRoW) provision and treatment.

8.    Submission of details of the proposed PRoW, including cross and long sections, constructional and details for public access.

9.    Submission of details regarding the path on site north of the Priory Public House, how it meets and works with the estate road layout.

10. Submission of details as to the provision, agreement, implementation and retention of scheme regarding safety of public footpath and users during and after construction.

11. Submission and implementation of a Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP)

12. Submission of details securing biodiversity enhancement and net gain.

13. Construction Ecological Management Plan (CEMP)

14. Development to be carried out in accordance with the submitted arboricultural method statement.

15. Full details of works within 15 metres of the Highway England boundary, including geotechnical and/or structural submissions of works that impose additional load or influence on the existing banking, gantry or boundary treatment.

16. Construction details of retaining features adjacent to the highway.

17. Construction details of surface water attenuation features within the highway footprint.

18. Submission of further acoustic barrier details as outlined in SLR report.

19. Implementation of the agreed noise mitigation measures detailed in SLR report.

20. Submission of details showing ventilation of habitable rooms if windows need to be kept closed.

21. Accordance with the M62 Separation Distance Buffer Zone, this is to be retained thereafter and no dwelling of any kind is to be sited within the 12.25m air quality buffer zone.

22. Reporting of Unexpected Contamination.

23. Verification Report for any imported topsoil.

24. Details of the dedicated facilities that will be provided for charging electric vehicles and other ultra-low emission vehicles.

25. Submission of a construction  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Outline application (with details of points of access only) for the development of up to 770 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), including up to 70 care apartments (Use Classes C2/C3) with doctors’ surgery of up to 350 sq m (Use Class D1); up to 500 sq m of Use Class A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/D1 floorspace (dual use), vehicular and pedestrian access points off Blackmoorfoot Road and Felks Stile Road and associated works - Land off Blackmoorfoot Road and Felks Street, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield.

Contact Officer: Kate Mansell

Ward(s) affected: Crosland Moor and Netherton

Deferred.

The Committee considered an Outline Application 2020/92546 (with details of points of access only) relating to the development of up to 770 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), including up to 70 care apartments (Use Classes C2/C3) with doctors’ surgery of up to 350 sq m (Use Class D1); up to 500 sq m of Use Class A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/D1 floorspace (dual use), vehicular and pedestrian access points off Blackmoorfoot Road and Felks Stile Road and associated works - Land off Blackmoorfoot Road and Felks Street, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Heather Peacock (in objection) and Dominic Page (in support).

RESOLVED -

That consideration of the application be deferred for further information to be provided in respect of:

·       Highways; the impacts of the development and cumulative growth upon the junctions of Blackmoorfoot Road/Manchester Road and the surrounding area.

·       Education; the impacts of the development upon the schools in the catchment area,

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, Hall, Sokhal and Walker (4 votes)

Against: Councillors Andrew Pinnock and Pattison (2 votes)

Erection of 68 dwellings with associated access, parking and open space (revised plans) - Land at Penistone Road, Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield.

Contact Officer: Kate Mansell

Ward(s) affected: Almondbury

Delegate approval of the application and issue of the decision notice to the Head of Planning and Development, subject to the amendment of Condition 19 to require the properties adjacent to the frontage of Penistone Road to be constructed in natural stone.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2020/90725 relating to the erection of 68 dwellings with associated access, parking and open space (revised plans) on land at Penistone Road, Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Chris Reilly and John Headey (in objection); Chris Creighton (in support).

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36 (3) the Committee received representations from Councillors Bernard McGuin, Alison Munro and Martyn Bolt.

RESOLVED -

That approval of the application and issue 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 Committee report and the Planning Update, as set out below, subject to the amendment of Condition 19 to require the properties adjacent to the frontage of Penistone Road to be constructed in natural stone;

1.    Three years to commence development.

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

3.    Submission of a Construction Environment Management Plan.

4.    Provision of visibility splays.

5.    Final details of the junction of the new estate road.

6.    A detailed scheme for the provision of a right turn lane.

7.    Travel Plan

8.    Submission of details relating to internal adoptable roads.

9.    Method for collection and storage of waste.

10. Details of new retaining walls/structures adjacent to the adoptable highway.

11. Provision of Electric Vehicle charging points (one charging point per dwelling with dedicated parking).

12. Provision of waste storage and collection.

13. Tree Protection measures

14. Development in accordance with FRA mitigation measures;

15. Site to be developed by separate systems of drainage for foul and surface water on and off site.

16. No piped discharge of surface water from the development prior to the completion of surface water drainage works.

17. Unexpected contamination.

18. Details of crime prevention measures in accordance with guidance from WY Police.

19. External materials (including samples).

20. Window details

21. Boundary treatments.

22. External lighting.

23. Full Landscaping scheme, including street trees.

24. Biodiversity enhancement, net gain and Ecological Design Strategy.

25. Details of bio-diversity area.

26. Removal of permitted development rights.

27. Archaeology.

28. Details of all retaining walls (including structural details and appearance).

29. Finished site levels (including existing and proposed cross-sections).

30. Details of an acoustic barrier.

31. Implementation of noise mitigation measures.

32. Submission of a ventilation scheme for habitable rooms.

33. Details of noise from fixed plant and equipment.

secure a Section 106 agreement to cover the following matters:

1.    Affordable housing – 20% provision with a tenure split of 55% social or affordable rent to 45% intermediate housing;

2.    Open space - Off-site contribution of £32,244 to address shortfalls in specific open space typologies;

3.    Education – A contribution of £135,308 to be spent upon priority admission area schools within the geographical vicinity of this site to be determined prior to the commencement of development;

4.    £10,000 to install Real Time information to the 16775  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Erection of 267 dwellings with associated works and access from Hunsworth Lane and Kilroyd Drive -  Merchants Field Farm, Hunsworth Lane, Cleckheaton.

Contact Officer: Adam Walker

Ward(s) affected: Cleckheaton

Refused for the following reason: the proposed layout and poor housing mix, including the harm caused by the proposed translocation of the existing important hedgerow, would be contrary to Policies LP11 and LP24 of the Local Plan.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2019/93303 relating to the erection of 267 dwellings with associated works and access from Hunsworth Lane and Kilroyd Drive -  Merchants Field Farm, Hunsworth Lane, Cleckheaton.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Mr Rankin (in objection); Andrew Windress and Rob Weston (in support).

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36 (3) the Committee received a representation from Councillor Kath Pinnock.

RESOLVED -

That the application be refused for the following reason: the proposed layout and poor housing mix, including the harm caused by the proposed translocation of the existing important hedgerow, would be contrary to Policies LP11 and LP24 of the Local Plan.

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, Hall, Patrick and Andrew Pinnock (4 votes)

Against: Councillors Pattison, Sokhal and Walker (3 votes)

Erection of external lighting - Spenborough Pool and  Sports Complex, Bradford Road, Littletown, Liversedge.

Contact Officer: Sarah Longbottom

Ward(s) affected: Liversedge and Gomersal

Delegate approval of the application and issue of the decision notice to the Head of Planning and Development.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2021/90376 relating to the erection of external lighting at Spenborough Pool and  Sports Complex, Bradford Road, Littletown, Liversedge

RESOLVED -

That approval of the application and issue 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 Committee report, as set out below:

1.      Development to commence within 3 years

2.    Development built in accordance with approved plan

3.    The maintained average horizontal illuminance of the areas being lit shall not exceed 20 lux

4.    The vertical illuminance caused by the operation of the lighting at windows of nearby properties shall not exceed 1.0lux.

5.    The lighting shall not be operated between dawn and dusk and also no longer than 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the premises are open for customers

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, Hall, Patrick, Pattison, Andrew Pinnock, Sokhal and Walker (7 votes)

Against: (0 votes)

Erection of detached outbuilding and formation of raised patio - 61 Celandine Avenue, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield.

Contact Officer: William Simcock

Ward(s) affected: Golcar

Delegate approval of the application and issue of the decision notice to the Head of Planning and Development.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2020/93237 relating to the erection of a detached outbuilding and formation of a raised patio at 61 Celandine Avenue, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield.

RESOLVED -

That approval of the application and issue 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 Committee report, as set out below:

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

2.    Facing and surfacing materials for the patio

3.    No window or other openings to be formed in the north-eastern side elevation.

4.    The building shall not be let, sold or separated from the main dwelling of 61 Celandine Avenue.

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, Hall, Patrick, Pattison, Andrew Pinnock, Sokhal and Walker (7 votes)

Against: 0 votes

Construction of overspill car park and regrading of land (engineering operation) - The Eden Centre, 35 Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield.

Contact Officer: William Simcock

Ward(s) affected: Crosland Moor and Netherton

Delegate approval of the application and issue of the decision notice to the Head of Planning and Development.

Construction of overspill car park and regrading of land (engineering operation) - The Eden Centre, 35 Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Abid Manzoor (in support).

RESOLVED -

That approval of the application and issue 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 Committee report, as set out below:

1.    Development to be in full accordance with plans and specifications.

2.    Parking spaces to be surfaced in accordance with the approved details before being brought into use

3.    Any unexpected contamination to be reported

4.    No removal of trees, shrubs or scrub Mar-Aug without checks by an ecologist

5.    Landscape and ecological management plan to be submitted

6.    One electric vehicle charge point to be installed before development is brought into use.

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, Hall, Patrick, Pattison, Andrew Pinnock, Sokhal and Walker (7 votes)

Against: (0 votes)

Residential development of circa 270 dwellings - Bradley Villa Farm (part of the HS11 allocated site), Bradford Road, Huddersfield.

Contact Officer: Victor Grayson

Ward(s) affected: Ashbrow

Deferred.

Pre-Application in relation to a residential development of circa 270 dwellings at Bradley Villa Farm (part of the HS11 allocated site), Bradford Road, Huddersfield.

RESOLVED –

That consideration be deferred to a future meeting of the Committee.