Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

Apologies were received from Councillors James Homewood, Bernard McGuin, Paola Davies, Tony McGrath and Susan Lee-Richards.

Councillor Steve Hall substituted for Councillor James Homewood.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 15 June 2023.

The minutes of the meeting held on the 15 June 2023 were approved as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on the 15 June 2023 were approved as a correct record.

Sub-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, Sokhal and Ullah declared that they had been lobbied on application 2022/93096.

Councillor Paul Davies, Jo Lawson, S Hall and Ullah declared that they had been lobbied on application 2023/90714.

Councillors Paul Davies and Ullah declared that they have been lobbied on application 2022/94118.

Councillor Sokhal declared that he had been lobbied on application 2023/90346.

Most agenda items will be considered in public session, however, it shall be advised whether the Sub-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 taken in public session.

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 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.

Erection of extension and external staircase 57, Fixby Road, Fixby, Huddersfield.

(Estimated time at arrival at site 10:10 am)

Contact: JohnP Holmes, Planning Services

Ward(s) affected: Ashbrow

Site visit undertaken.

External and internal alterations to convert one dwelling into two dwellings and formation of new vehicular access to No. 2 from Lumb Lane. 2-4, Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield.

(Estimated time of arrival at site 10:30 am)

Contact: Tom Hunt, Planning Services.

Ward(s) affected: Almondbury. 

Site visit undertaken.

Reserved matters application pursuant to previous outline permission 2020/91146 for erection of residential development of 35 dwellings Land west of, Wesley Avenue, Netherthong, Holmfirth.

(Estimated time of arrival at site 10:55 am)

Contact: Ellie Worth, Planning Services.

Ward(s) affected: Holme Valley South.

Site visit undertaken.

Erection of two detached dwellings land at, Greenhill Bank Road, New Mill, Holmfirth.

(Estimated time of arrival at site 11:30 am) 

Contact: William Simcock, Planning Services.

Ward(s) affected: Holme Valley South.

Site visit undertaken.

Reserved matters application pursuant to previous outline permission 2020/91146 for erection of residential development of 35 dwellings Land west of, Wesley Avenue, Netherthong, Holmfirth.

Contact: Ellie Worth, Planning Services.

Ward(s) affected: Holme Valley South.

Delegate to the Head of Planning and Development to approve as detailed in

the considered report subject to the following additional conditions:

·       The second set of stone gate posts to be retained and incorporated into the design.

·       Hours of working to commence no earlier than 08:00 am.

The Sub Committee gave consideration to Planning Application 2023/90714 Reserved matters application pursuant to previous outline permission 2020/91146 for erection of residential development of 35 dwellings Land west of, Wesley Avenue, Netherthong, Holmfirth.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37 the Sub Committee received representations from David Sykes, Neil MacLeod, Rachel Palmer and Stephen Dorril (objectors) and Andy Keeling (on behalf of the applicant).

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36(3), the Committee received a representation from Cllr Donald Firth (ward member).

RESOLVED –

Delegate approval of the application and the issuing of the decision notice to the Head of Planning and Development in order to:

1.     complete the list of conditions, including those contained within the considered report and the planning update, as set out below:

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

2. Prior to their use, of all facing materials to include natural stone walling to be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA.

3. Prior to their use, details of the proposed roofing material, to consist of natural slate unless otherwise agreed in writing by the LPA, to be submitted and approved in writing.

4. All new window frames shall be set back in the reveal by 75-100mm and shall not be fitted flush with the external wall.

5. Prior to the commencement of superstructure works, details for the repair works to the dry-stone wall to the northern edge of the site, along with the stone gate posts retained and re-set at the new pedestrian entrance onto Miry Lane, shall be submitted and approved in writing by the LPA.

6. Prior to the commencement of development (including ground works), the tree protection measures set out in the Arboricultural Method Statement (ref 230530a AMS) hereby approved shall be implemented in full and retained for the duration of the construction phase.

7. Prior to the commencement of superstructure works, details of measures to prevent and deter anti-social behaviour shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. These shall include lighting (including the pedestrian link to Miry Lane), window and glazing details, doors and locking systems, CCTV and alarms and cycle and motorcycle storage.

8. No development shall take place (including demolition, ground works, vegetation clearance) until a construction environmental management plan (CEMP: Biodiversity) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

9. The temporary arrangements for bin storage as shown on site plan 2232 01 Rev E, shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of those residential units, and shall be so retained thereafter for the duration of the construction works unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

10.Prior to the commencement of superstructure works, full details of the bin stores to serve the dwellings shall be submitted to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include the design, height and materials of the bin store.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

Erection of two detached dwellings land at, Greenhill Bank Road, New Mill, Holmfirth.

Contact: William Simcock, Planning Services.

Ward(s) affected: Holme Valley South.

Delegate to the Head of Planning and Development to approve as detailed in

the considered report.

The Sub Committee gave consideration to Planning Application 2023/90346 Erection of two detached dwellings land at, Greenhill Bank Road, New Mill, Holmfirth.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36(3), the Committee received a representation from Cllr Donald Firth (ward member).

RESOLVED –

Delegate approval of the application and the issuing of the decision notice to the Head of Planning and Development in order to complete the list of conditions, including those contained within the considered report as set out below:

1. Development to commence within 3 years.

2. Development to be in full accordance with plans and specifications, except where conditions indicate otherwise.

3. Materials to be submitted and inspected prior to the construction of the superstructure of the dwellings

4. Full details of the height, materials, and position of all boundary treatments to be erected, including the use of dry-stone walling as a boundary treatment.

5. Landscaping and ecological enhancement scheme, to include future maintenance responsibilities.

6. Schedule for the means of access to the site for construction traffic, parking and unloading. (Construction Management Plan).

7. A scheme detailing the provision of a 2.0m wide footway to the Greenhill Bank Road frontage, within the application site, with sight lines and visibility splays together with highway works. This is a pre-commencement condition as the requirement for the footway would impact on the wall retaining the highway.

8. Design and construction details of all highway retaining structures including any modifications to the existing (and a dilapidation survey thereof pre- and post-development). This is a pre-commencement condition (design and construction and dilapidation survey) as these works could have a material impact on land stability which needs to be thoroughly addressed before development commences.

9. Areas indicated to be used for parking on the approved drawing no. 1169-101C to be laid out with a hardened and drained surface and so retained.

10. Details of storage and access for collection of wastes (notwithstanding the

submitted details).

11. Further details of measures to limit carbon emissions/energy performance

12. Permitted development rights withdrawn for new extensions or outbuildings.

13. An electric vehicle recharging point for each of the approved dwellings.

14. Scheme for the containment, control and removal of invasive species, including Himalayan balsam and Cotoneaster to be submitted. This is a pre-commencement condition to ensure that appropriate measures to remove invasive species are undertaken before other development commences.

15. Measures to be undertaken if unexpected contamination is found during development.

16. Privacy – rear windows other than the bedroom window to be obscurely-glazed and no additional windows formed.

17. Surface water drainage scheme, to demonstrate sustainable urban drainage. This is a pre-commencement condition to ensure that a suitable scheme is approved at an appropriate stage of the construction process.

18. No garage doors to be installed on the car ports, unless these are designed to slide or otherwise open within the footprint of the development.

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

For: Councillors: Paul Davies, S  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

External and internal alterations to convert one dwelling into two dwellings and formation of new vehicular access to No. 2 from Lumb Lane. 2-4, Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield.

Contact: Tom Hunt, Planning Services.

Ward(s) affected: Almondbury.  

Deferred.

The Sub Committee gave consideration to Planning Application 2022/94118 External and internal alterations to convert one dwelling into two dwellings and formation of new vehicular access to No. 4 from Lumb Lane. 2-4, Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Andrea Johnson and Paul Johnson (applicants).

RESOLVED –

To defer the application to enable officers to negotiate with the applicants to secure parking to the rear of the properties and remove the proposal to park at the front of the property.

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

For: Councillors Paul Davies, S Hall, Kaushik, Jo Lawson, Marchington, Safdar, Sokhal and Ullah (8 votes).

Against Councillor Bellamy (1 vote).

Erection of extension and external staircase 57, Fixby Road, Fixby, Huddersfield.

Contact: JohnP Holmes, Planning Services

Ward(s) affected: Ashbrow.

Granted conditional full permission (contrary to officers recommendation to refuse).

The Sub Committee gave consideration to Planning Application 2022/93096 Erection of extension and external staircase 57, Fixby Road, Fixby, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Mr Uppal (applicant) and Malcolm Sizer (agent).

RESOLVED –

That conditional full permission be granted. This was contrary to the recommendation to refuse.

The Sub Committee felt that the enhancement of community facilities would outweigh the harm to visual and residential amenity, taking into account Policy LP48 of the Local Plan and paragraph 93d of the NPPF.

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

For: Councillors: Paul Davies, S Hall, Kaushik, Jo Lawson, Marchington, Safdar and Sokhal (7 votes).

Against: (0 votes).

Abstained: Councillors Bellamy and Ullah