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.

No apologies for absence were received.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10^th April 2025.

RESOLVED –

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10^th April 2025 be agreed as a correct record.

RESOLVED –

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10^th April 2025 be agreed 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.

No interests or lobbying were declared.

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 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 questions were submitted.

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.

Planning Application 2024/93458 - 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 (resubmission) land at Cliff Hill, Denby Dale, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Contact: Victor Grayson, Planning Services

Estimated time of arrival on site: 10:25

Site visit undertaken.

Planning Application 2023/91564 - Erection of 30 residential dwellings, access, landscaping and associated works (full application) Land off Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Contact: Katie Chew, Planning Services

Estimated time of arrival on site: 10:50

Site visit undertaken.

Planning Application 2024/93458 - 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 (resubmission) land at Cliff Hill, Denby Dale, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Contact: Victor Grayson, Planning Services

Deferred.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2024/93458 relating to 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 (resubmission) on land at Cliff Hill, Denby Dale, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Jane James, Emma Dimbylow, Nicola Tiffany, Sarah Turnbull, Liz Kirwan and Neil Denby (in objection) and Paul Butler (on behalf of the applicant).

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

RESOLVED -

That consideration of the application be deferred to allow the Head of Planning and Development, in consultation with the Head of Legal, to advise on revised wording for the Section 106 legal agreement to include provisions in respect of coal removed/extracted from the site.

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

For: Councillors Armer, Homewood, Lee-Richards, Pinnock, Sokhal and Thompson (6 votes)

Against: 0 votes

Planning Application 2023/91564 - Erection of 30 residential dwellings, access, landscaping and associated works (full application) Land off Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Contact: Katie Chew, Planning Services

Approval delegated.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2023/91564 relating to the erection of 30 residential dwellings, access, landscaping and associated works (full application) at land off Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Alan Phillips, Tim Jones, Jeremy Child, Roger Bedford and Mike Drury (in objection) and Katie Milnes (on behalf of the applicant).

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

RESOLVED -

(1)      That approval of the application and the issuing of the decision notice be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development in order to:

(a)      complete the list of conditions including those contained within the report, 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.       External material samples to be submitted and approved

4.       Boundary wall materials, sections and levels (including retaining walls) to be submitted and approved (including around Public Open Space).

5.       Submission of details of an acoustic barrier.

6.       Works forming part of the sound attenuation scheme specified in the Noise Impact Assessment shall be completed and should demonstrate that specified noise levels have been achieved.

7.       Details of imported soil.

8.       Unexpected land contamination.

9.       Provision of electric vehicle charging facilities.

10.      Submission of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

11.      Submission of external lighting strategy (biodiversity).

12.      Submission of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (biodiversity).

13.      Details of cycle storage for all dwellings.

14.      Removal of permitted development rights for outbuildings and extensions on all dwellings.

15.      Replacement 1:1 tree planting.

16.      Temporary surface water drainage.

17.      Development carried out in accordance with Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy.

18.      Submission of a scheme restricting the rate of surface water discharge.

19.      Temporary arrangements for the storage and collection of wastes.

20.      Coal legacy investigation and/or remediation to be undertaken.

21.      Submission of a signed statement/declaration that the site is, or has been made safe and stable.

22.      Location and cross-sectional information, design and construction details for all new retaining walls/building retaining walls adjacent to the existing/proposed adoptable highway.

23.      Submission of a structural dilapidation survey of the existing retaining wall supporting Barnsley Road.

24.      Location and cross-sectional information, design and construction for all new surface water attenuation tanks/pipes/manholes located within the highway footprint or influence zone of highway loading.

25.      Surfacing and drainage of approved vehicle parking areas and pedestrian spaces.

26.      Access to be in accordance with the preliminary access design shown.

27.      Submission of estate street phasing and completion plan.

28.      Submission of preliminary street design details.

29.      Off street highway works.

30.      Elevational accretions.

31.      Substation design.

32.      Submission of a Biodiversity Management Plan.

(b) secure a Section 106 agreement to cover the following matters

(i)    Affordable housing: 2x First Homes, 3x Social/Affordable Rent and 1x other intermediate (such as Shared Ownership / Discounted Market Sale).

(ii)   Public Open  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

Planning Application 2024/91503 - Modification of Section 106 agreement relating to previous permission 2015/92227 for erection of 19 dwellings (as amended by permission 2023/91259) - deletion of affordable housing requirement at 1 Row Street, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Crosland Moor and Netherton

Contact: Louise Bearcroft – Planning Services

Approval delegated.

The Committee considered Planning Application 2024/91503 in relation to the modification of the Section 106 agreement relating to previous permission 2015/92227 for the erection of 19 dwellings (as amended by permission 2023/91259) in respect of the deletion of the affordable housing requirement at 1 Row Street, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received a representation from Tom Brieslin (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 for the reason set out in the report.

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

For: Councillors Armer, Homewood, Lee-Richards, Pinnock, Sokhal and Thompson (6 votes)

Against: 0 votes