Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence, or notice of substitution.

Apologies were received from Councillor Mark Thompson.

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 9 May 2025.

Approved.

RESOLVED –

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 9th May 2025 be approved 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 Disposable Pecuniary Interest, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion or vote on an item, or any other interests.

Councillors Armer, Homewood, Lee-Richards, Pinnock and Sokhal advised that they had been lobbied in respect of Application 2024/93458.

In the interests of transparency, Councillor Pinnock advised that he had been party to communications in respect of the update in relation to Application 2021/93567, which had submitted to the Committee for information.

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 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 asked.

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.

To note the update in regards to Application 2021/93567 - Demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 180 dwellings with associated works land at Land off, Westgate, Cleckheaton.

Contact: Nick Hirst, Planning Services

Ward affected: Cleckheaton

Noted.

The Committee received an update in respect of Application 2021/93567 relating to the demolition of existing commercial buildings and erection of 180 dwellings, with associated works, on land off Westgate, Cleckheaton.

RESOLVED –

That the report be noted.

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.

Contact: Victor Grayson, Planning Services

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Refused.

The Committee considered 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 Nicola Tiffany, Jane James, Helen France, Joanna Cauldicott, Robert Pritchatt and Isabel Pritchatt (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 the application be refused for the following reasons:

The ground works, removal of coal, and remediation associated with the proposed development would result in an unacceptable number of vehicle movements and unacceptable environmental impacts. In addition, due to unknown conditions beneath the site, there is a lack of information that prevents it being fully ascertained what the environmental impacts of the afore mentioned works would be. Furthermore, it has not been demonstrated that the site is suitable for residential development.

The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policies LP24, LP36, LP52 and LP53 of the Kirklees Local Plan and Chapters 8, 15 and 17 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 and Pinnock (3 votes)

Against: Councillors Homewood and Sokhal (2 votes)

Change of use from A1 (business retail and storage) to C3 (residential) 18 flats at first and second floors and external alterations at 1^st and 2^nd Floors, Shopping Precinct, New Street and Albion Street, Huddersfield.

Contact: Liz Chippendale, Planning Services

Ward affected: Newsome

Approval delegated.

The Committee considered Application 2022/93938 in relation to the change of use from A1 (business retail and storage) to C3 (residential) 18 flats at first and second floors and external alterations at 1^st and 2^nd Floors, Shopping Precinct, New Street and Albion Street, Huddersfield.

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, as set out below:

1.    Three years to commence development.

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

3.    Windows to be metal framed, not UPVC.

4.    Implementation of agreed noise mitigation measures.

5.    Evidence of party wall sound insulation testing.

6.    Construction Management Plan.

7.    Delivery Management Plan.

8.    Details of cycle storage and provision.

9.    Details of the management and maintenance of the communal refuse storage area by a private management company.

10.Crime prevention measures.

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

For: Councillors Armer, Homewood, Lee-Richards, Pinnock and Sokhal (5 votes)

Against: (0 votes)