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. to the Committee membership.

Apologies were received from Councillor Mohan Sokhal and Councillor Mark Thompson. Councillor Eric Firth substituted for Councillor Sokhal.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 2^nd November 2023.

Approved as a correct record.

Resolved –

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 2^nd November 2023 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.

No interests 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 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.

Variation of Condition 1. (plans) on previous permission 2019/93068 for reserved matters application, pursuant to outline permission 2018/91119 for erection of residential development to the rear of 11, Holme Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield.

Contact Officer: Nick Hirst, Planning Services

Ward(s) affected: Almondbury

(Estimated time of arrival on site – 10:30 a.m.)

Site visit undertaken.

Erection of 12 dwellings and associated works (within a Conservation Area) on land off Fullwood Drive, Golcar, Huddersfield.

Contact Officer: Ellie Thornhill, Planning Services

Ward(s) affected: Golcar

(Estimated time of arrival on site – 11.15 a.m.)

Site visit undertaken.

Variation of Conditions 2 (plans and specifications) and 5 (soft landscaping scheme) on previous permission 2016/93243 for the erection of 17 dwellings (within a Conservation Area) at Thirstin Mills, Thirstin Road, Honley, Holmfirth.

Contact Officer: Farzana Tabasum, Planning Services

Ward(s) affected: Holme Valley North

Approved (delegated to Head of Planning and Development).

The Committee considered Application 2022/93823 in respect of the variation of Conditions 2 (plans and specifications) and 5 (soft landscaping scheme) on previous permission 2016/93243 for the erection of 17 dwellings (within a Conservation Area) at Thirstin Mills, Thirstin Road, Honley, Holmfirth.

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

Resolved –

(1)      That approval of the application and issue of the decision notice be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development, in orderto

(a)      completethelistofconditions, including those contained within the report, as set out below:

1.       Deleted

2.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications listed in this decision notice, except as may be specified in the conditions attached to this permission, which shall in all cases take precedence.

3.       The dwellings hereby approved shall be faced in ‘natural coursed walling stone’ and ‘Sandtoft Cassius Antique Slate’ in accordance with the details (ref: 16/D15) received on 27/09/2017. The development shall be maintained as such thereafter and no change therefrom shall take place without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

4.       Notwithstanding the submitted information details of all boundary treatments shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before development commences on the superstructure of any dwelling hereby approved. The development shall be completed strictly in accordance with the details so approved prior to any of the dwellings being occupied and maintained as such thereafter.

5.        Deleted

6.        Prior to the occupation of the hereby approved dwellings, the approved vehicle parking areas shall be surfaced and drained in accordance with the Department for Communities and Local Government and Environment Agency’s “Guidance on the permeable surfacing of front gardens” as amended or any successor guidance and made operational. The surfacing material must be of a type which does not carry debris onto the highway. Thereafter the parking areas shall be so retained, free of obstructions, and available for the use specified on the approved plans.

7.        Before development commences on the superstructure of any dwelling hereby approved, a detailed scheme for the provision of a road widening including the provision of a new 2 metre wide footway to be provided as shown on drawing no. 16/D15/03 Rev F entitled ‘site layout’ and all associated works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include construction specifications, white lining, signing, surface finishes together with an independent Safety Audit covering all aspects of the work. The development shall be completed in accordance with all the approved details before any part of the development is first brought into use.

8.        Prior to construction commencing a schedule of the means of access to the site for construction traffic shall be submitted to and approved in writing by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Erection of 12 dwellings and associated works (within a Conservation Area) on land off Fullwood Drive, Golcar, Huddersfield.

Contact Officer: Ellie Thornhill, Planning Services

Ward(s) affected: Golcar

Approved (delegated to Head of Planning and Development).

The Committee considered Application 2021/93621 in respect of the erection of 12 dwellings and associated works (within a Conservation Area) on land off Fullwood Drive, Golcar, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received a representation from Hamish Gledhill (on behalf of the applicant).

Resolved –

(1)      That approvaloftheapplicationandissueofthedecisionnotice be delegatedto theHeadofPlanningandDevelopmentinorderto:

(a)      completethelistofconditions 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 documents.

3.       Sample of facing materials.

4.       Samples of roofing materials.

5.       Details of all new windows and doors.

6.       Window frames and stonework for blind windows set back into reveal by 75-100mm.

7.       Details of pedestrian connection.

8.       Details of proposed internal adoptable roads.

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

10.      Submission of road survey.

11.      Permeable surfacing to all vehicle parking areas.

12.      Removal of Permitted Development rights for the garages at Plots 2-7.

13.      Submission of full drainage details.

14.      Assessment of the effects of a 1 in 100 year storm event.

15.      Submission of temporary drainage for surface water.

16.      Submission of a Biodiversity Enhancement and Management Plan (BEMP).

17.      Submission of a Construction Environmental Management Plan CEMP (for biodiversity).

18.      Details of temporary waste arrangements.

19.      Details of measures to deter crime and anti-social behaviour.

20.      Submission of all hard and soft landscape materials.

21.      Submission of an AIP for any new retaining walls/buildings adjacent to the adoptable highway.

22.      An assessment of the adequacy of the steep embankment.

23.      Details of any drainage within the highway.

24.      Submission of a Phase 1 Report.

25.      Submission of a Phase 2 Report.

26.      Submission of a Remediation Strategy.

27.      Development in accordance with approved Remediation Strategy.

28.      Submission of a Validation Report.

29.      Details of Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP’s).

30.      Removal of Permitted Development rights for ground floor openings within the western elevation of Plot 1.

31.      Details of renewable energy and/or energy efficiency measures

32.      Removal of Permitted Development rights within Part 1 and Class A of Part 2 of the General Permitted Development Order (GDPO).

33.      Details of finished floor levels.

34.      No removal of hedgerows, trees or shrubs shall take place b  etween 1st March and 31st August inclusive.

35.      Submission of a revised Arboricultural Method Statement.

36.      Details of any additional tree works required during the construction process that are not identified within the revised Arboricultural Method Statement.

(b)      secure a S106 agreement to cover the following matters:

(i)        Affordable housing – Two affordable housing units (1 affordable or social rent and 1 first home) to be provided in perpetuity.

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

Variation of Condition 1. (plans) on previous permission 2019/93068 for reserved matters application, pursuant to outline permission 2018/91119 for erection of residential development to the rear of 11, Holme Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield.

Contact Officer: Nick Hirst, Planning Services

Ward(s) affected: Almondbury

Approved (delegated to Head of Planning and Development).

The Committee considered Application 2023/92187 relating to the variation of Condition 1 (plans) on previous permission 2019/93068 for reserved matters, pursuant to outline permission 2018/91119, for the erection of residential development to the rear of 11 Holme Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received a representation from Musarrat Khan (local resident).

Resolved –

(1)      That approvaloftheapplicationandissueofthedecisionnotice be delegatedto theHeadofPlanningandDevelopmentinorderto:

(a)      completethelistofconditions including those contained within the report, as set out below,and release the planning permission:

1.       Works to be done in accordance with approved plans (to be varied; the wording of the condition would remain the same, but the plans table would be updated).

2.       Material samples to be provided.

3.       Details of retaining walls to PROW HUD/100/10.

4.       Details of widening of PROW HUD/100/10.

5.       Surface water details to be provided.

6.       Surface water management and maintenance strategy to be provided.

7.       Unexpected spring management strategy (if springs are identified).

8.       Works to be done in accordance with Ecological Design Strategy.

9.       Works to be done in accordance with Construction Management Plan.

10.      Plot 22 west side elevation to include obscure glazed windows.

11.      Removing Permitted Development Rights for side windows.

12.      Land stability and retaining works details along southern boundary (new condition).

(b)      secure a Section 106 Deed of Variation agreement to cover the following matters:

(i)    Affordable Housing: Four affordable dwellings, including two affordable rent and two intermediate units (20% of the total units)

(ii)   Management and Maintenance: of on-site drainage infrastructure (until adoption by statutory undertaker)

(2)      In the circumstances where the Section 106 agreement has not been completed within 3 months of the date of the Committee’s resolution then the Head of Planning and Development shall consider whether permission should be refused on the grounds that the proposals are unacceptable in the absence of the benefits that would have been secured and, if so, the Head of Planning and Development be authorised to determine the application and impose appropriate reasons for refusal under delegated powers.

A recorded vote was taken in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 42 (5) as follows:

For: Councillors Armer, Crook, E Firth, Hall, Pattison, A Pinnock (6 votes)

Against: (no votes)