Agenda and decisions

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

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 4 November 2020.

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.

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.

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.  

Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, Members of the Public may submit written questions to the Committee. Questions should be emailed to governance.planning@kirklees.gov.uk no later than 10.00am on Tuesday 16 February 2021.

In accordance with:

-       Council Procedure Rule 11 (3), questions regarding the merits of applications (or other matters) currently before the Council for determination of which the Council is under a duty to act quasi judicially shall not be answered.

-       Council Procedure Rule 11 (5), the period for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes.

-       Council Procedure Rule 51(10) any person may submit up to a maximum of 4 written questions.

To receive an overview of planning appeal decisions (January to December 2020).

Wards affected: All

Contact: Julia Steadman, Planning Services

To consider an Application (amended proposal) for diversion order - public footpath Spenborough 110 (part), near Spen Valley Leisure Centre, Bradford Road, Liversedge (Highways Act 1980, Section 119).

Ward affected: Liversedge and Gomersal

Contact: Giles Cheetham, Definitive Map Officer

That the Service Director of Legal, Governance and Commissioning be authorised to make and seek confirmation of an Order under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 to divert Spenborough public footpath 110 (part) (Option 2)

Erection of 34 dwellings at land adjacent to Inkerman Court, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Contact: Victor Grayson, Planning Services

Application approved (delegated).

Outline application for erection of residential development at land at, Green Acres Close, Emley, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Contact: Victor Grayson, Planning Services

Application deferred.

Change of use from agricultural land to A4 (Drinking Establishment) and erection of extensions and alterations at Dunkirk Inn, 231, Barnsley Road, Lower Denby, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Denby Dale

Contact: Louise Bearcroft, Planning Services

Application deferred.

Demolition of existing house and barn and erection of office block/storage with canopy over parking area at Crossfield Farm, 17, Woodland Grove, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury.

Ward affected: Dewsbury West

Contact: Josh Kwok, Planning Services

Application refused.

Change of use of public house to education centre and prayer room at Nelson Inn, 145, Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury.

Wards affected: Dewsbury South

Contact: Jennifer Booth, Planning Services

Application approved (delegated).