Agenda and decisions

To appoint a Chair for this meeting of the Sub Committee, in the absence of Councillor Kane.

Councillor S Hall was appointed to Chair the meeting, in the absence of Councillor Kane.

This is where Councillors who are attending as substitutes will say for whom they are attending.

Councillor S Hall substituted for Councillor Kane.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor Pervaiz.

To receive the Minutes of the previous meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 7 February 2019.

Approved as a correct record.

The Councillors will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda about which they might have been lobbied. The Councillors will also be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have disclosable pecuniary interests, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion of the item or participating in any vote upon the item, or any other interests.

There were no declarations of interests or lobbying.

Most debates take place in public. This only changes when there is a need to consider certain issues, for instance, commercially sensitive information or details concerning an individual. You will be told at this point whether there are any items on the Agenda which are to be discussed in private.

It was noted that all Agenda Items would be considered in public session.

The Committee will receive any petitions and hear any 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 hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.  

None received.

The Committee will hear any questions from the general public.

No questions were asked.

Demolition of existing storage unit and erection of replacement storage unit (Class B8) at land at, William Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury.

(Estimated time of arrival at site – 11.30am)

Contact Officer: Nia Thomas, Planning Services

Wards affected: Dewsbury West

Site visit undertaken.

The Sub Committee will receive a report setting out an annual review of appeals against decisions of the Local Planning Authority, as submitted to the Secretary of State.

Contact Officer: Ellie Worth, Planning Services

That the report be noted.

Erection of rear extension with store below and rear dormer window at 16, Thomas Street, Heckmondwike.

Contact Officer: Jennie Booth, Planning Services

Wards affected: Heckmondwike

Application approved (delegated).

Demolition of existing storage unit and erection of replacement storage unit (Class B8) at land at, William Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury.

Contact Officer: Nia Thomas, Planning Services

Wards affected: Dewsbury West

Application refused.