Agenda and decisions

Planning Sub-Committee (Heavy Woollen Area) - Thursday 9th November 2023 1.00 pm

Venue: Reception Room - Town Hall, Dewsbury. View directions

Contact: Andrea Woodside Email: andrea.woodside@kirklees.gov.uk

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Items
No.	Item
1.	Membership of the Sub-Committee To receive any apologies for absence, or details of substitutions to Sub-Committee membership. Decision: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bamford and Pervaiz. Councillor Sokhal substituted for Councillor Pandor.
2.	Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 455 KB To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Sub Committee held on 21 September 2023. Decision: Approved as a correct record.
3.	Declaration of Interests and Lobbying PDF 22 KB 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. Decision: None declared.
4.	Admission of the Public 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. Decision: Determined.
5.	Deputations/Petitions The Sub Committeewill 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. Decision: None received.
6.	Public Question Time 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. Decision: No questions were asked.
7.	Site Visit - Application No: 2023/90434 Change of use of ground floor of vacant public house (Sui Generis- drinking establishment) to community centre with a small prayer room (Class F1) at Babes In The Wood PH, 1039, Leeds Road, Woodkirk, Dewsbury. Contact: Sarah Longbottom, Planning Services Ward affected: Dewsbury East Estimated time of arrival at site: 11.10am Decision: Site visit undertaken.
8.	Site Visit - Application No: 2022/92616 Change of use of land and formation of skate park at Royds Park, Bradford Road, Rawfolds, Cleckheaton. Contact: Sarah Longbottom, Planning Services Ward affected: Cleckheaton Estimated time of arrival at site: 11.50am Decision: Site visit undertaken.
9.	Application to record Moor Lane, Farnley Tyas, as a public footpath/bridleway on the Definitive Map and Statement PDF 231 KB To consider the report. Ward affected: Kirkburton Contact: Mark Drydale, Definitive Map Officer Additional documents: Appendix A , item 9. PDF 89 KB Appendix B , item 9. PDF 3 MB Decision: That approval be given to make a Definitive Map Modification Order under section 53(3)(c)(i) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record Moor Lane, between Farnley Road and Manor Road, Farnley Tyas, as a restricted Byway on the Definitive Map and Statement, and that a further report be submitted to a future meeting to consider the Council’s position on confirmation of the Order.
10.	Application for a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) to record a Public Right of Way from Definitive Public Footpath at Upper High Fields to Woodsome Road at Farnley Tyas, Kirkburton on the Definitive Map and Statement PDF 453 KB To consider the report. Ward affected: Kirkburton Contact: Mark Drydale, Definitive Map Officer Additional documents: Appendix A , item 10. PDF 89 KB Appendix B , item 10. PDF 9 MB Decision: That approval be given to make a Definitive Map Modification Order under Section 53(3)(c)(i) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981to record a public footpath on the Definitive Map and Statement from Definitive Public Footpath 55/10 at Upper High Fields to Woodsome Road at Farnley Tyas, Kirkburton on the Definitive Map and Statement and to confirm the order if unopposed, or support confirmation of the Order if opposed.
11.	Planning Application - Application No: 2022/92619 PDF 242 KB Change of use of land and formation of skate park at Royds Park, Bradford Road, Rawfolds, Cleckheaton. Contact: Nina Sayers, Planning Services Ward affected: Liversedge and Gomersal Decision: Application approved (delegated).
12.	Planning Application - Application No: 2023/90434 PDF 155 KB Change of use of ground floor of vacant public house (Sui Generis- drinking establishment) to community centre with a small prayer room (Class F1) at Babes In The Wood, 1039 Leeds Road, Woodkirk, Dewsbury. Contact: Elenya Jackson, Planning Services Ward affected: Batley East Decision: Application approved (delegated).