Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

Councillor E Firth substituted for Councillor Kaushik.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors McGuin and Safdar.

Councillor E Firth substituted for Councillor Kaushik.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors McGuin and Safdar.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 20 July 2023.

Approved as a correct record.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 20 July 2023 be 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 Disposable Pecuniary Interest, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion or vote on an item, or any other interests.

Councillors P Davies, Homewood, J D Lawson, Sokhal and Ullah advised that they had bee lobbied on Agenda Item 8 (Application for Definitive Map Modification Order).

Councillor Bellamy advised that, in relation to Agenda Item 10, she is a Member of Holme Valley Parish Council.

Councillors P Davies, Homewood, J D Lawson, Sokhal and Ullah advised that they had bee lobbied on Agenda Item 8 (Application for Definitive Map Modification Order).

Councillor Bellamy advised that, in relation to Agenda Item 10, she is a Member of Holme Valley Parish Council.

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.

It was noted that all agenda items would be considered in public session.

It was noted that all agenda items would be considered in public session.

The Sub 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.

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.

No questions were asked.

Estimated time of arrival at site: 11.20am

Contact: Mark Drydale, Definitive Map Officer

Site visit undertaken.

Site visit undertaken.

To consider an application for a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) to record Colders Lane, Meltham, as a Public Bridleway on the Definitive Map and Statement.

Contact: Mark Drydale, Definitive Map Officer

Ward affected: Holme Valley North

RESOLVED – That a Definitive Map Modification Order be made under Sections 53(c)(ii) and 53 (c)(iii) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (para. 13 refers) to (i) delete Meltham Footpath No.75 (draft map 1 points A-B refers) from Leygards Lane to Colders Drive and (ii) add a restricted byway from Legards Lane to No.67 Colders Lane (draft map 2 points A-C refers), which shall have a variable width of between 2.5m and 9m (map 2 refers).

The Sub-Committee gave consideration to a report which set out an application for a Definitive Map Modification Order to record Colders Lane, Meltham, as a Public Bridleway on the Definitive Map and Statement.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Sub-Committee received a representation from Mark Corrigan (applicant).

RESOLVED – That a Definitive Map Modification Order be made under Sections 53(c)(ii) and 53 (c)(iii) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (para. 13 refers) to (i) delete Meltham Footpath No.75 (draft map 1 points A-B refers) from Leygards Lane to Colders Drive and (ii) add a restricted byway from Legards Lane to No.67 Colders Lane (draft map 2 points A-C refers), which shall have a variable width of between 2.5m and 9m (map 2 refers).

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, E Firth, P Davies, P A Davies, Homewood, J D Lawson, McGrath, Marchington, Lee-Richards, Sokhal and Ullah (11 votes)

Against: (no votes)

External and internal alterations to convert one dwelling into two dwellings (as the original buildings) with parking to the rear at 2-4 Lumb Lane Almondbury.  

Ward affected: Almondbury

Contact: Tom Hunt, Planning Services

Application approved.

The Sub Committee gave consideration to Application 2022/94118 – External and internal alterations to convert one dwelling into two dwellings (as the original buildings) with parking to the rear at 2-4 Lumb Lane, Almondbury.

RESOLVED – That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to approve the application, issue the decision notice and complete the list of conditions including matters relating to;  

-       three years to commence development

-       development to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and documents

-       parking provided in accordance with the submitted plans prior to the development being brought back into use and retained thereafter

-       permeable surfacing to new parking space to serve no.2

-       area shown for the turning of vehicles on site layout (vehicles tracking) plan no.P02/P to be retained without obstruction for the turning of vehicles

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, E Firth, P Davies, P A Davies, Homewood, J D Lawson, McGrath, Marchington, Lee-Richards, Sokhal and Ullah (11 votes)

Against: (no votes)

Demolition of four existing agricultural buildings and erection of one replacement agricultural building at 80 Cliff Road, Holmfirth.

Ward affected: Holme Valley South

Contact: Teresa Harlow, Planning Services

Application approved.

The Sub Committee gave consideration to Application 2023/92035 – Demolition of four existing agricultural buildings and erection of replacement agricultural building at 80 Cliff Road, Holmfirth.

RESOLVED – That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to approve the application, issue the decision notice and complete the list of conditions including matters relating to;  

-       three years to commence development

-       development to be in full accordance with submitted plans

-       plinth to be coursed natural stone to harmonise with the stone at 80 Cliff Road

-       roof colour to be medium or dark grey

-       all redundant buildings to be permanently removed before new one brought into use

-       scheme of land restoration to be submitted and approved, including timescale of works to be undertaken, before new building is first use

-       standard condition on unexpected contamination

-       installation of sparrow fence

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, E Firth, P Davies, P A Davies, Homewood, J D Lawson, McGrath, Marchington, Lee-Richards, Sokhal and Ullah (11 votes)

Against: (no votes)