Agenda and decisions

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

To approve the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 14 November 2019.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 14 November 2019 were agreed as a correct record.

The Councillors will 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 items or participating in any vote upon the items, or any other interests.

No interests were declared.

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.

All items were considered in public session.

The Panel 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.

No deputations or petitions were received.

The Panel will hear any questions from the general public.

No questions were asked under this item.

The report sets out the internal governance procedure to which Kirklees Council follows when monitoring and managing financial contributions received by the council under the provision of legal agreements attached to the development of land.

Contact Officer: Kevin Walton – Senior Planner – Development Management

Economy & Infrastructure Service 01484 221000 kevin.walton@kirklees.gov.uk

1.    That the Panel notes the internal governance procedures in place to monitor and manage the financial contributions from Section 106 Agreements.

2.       That further information be provided in respect of the average timeline for 106 monies being drawn down, by Department

3.       That further data be provided relating to variances on section 106 agreements due to viability.

4.       That clearer information on alternative sustainable transport options be provided to residents, in addition to Metro cards, which may not always be the most suitable option

The report highlights the content of the draft Open Space SPD for the purposes of consultation and allow questions and comments about the content of the document.

Contact officer: Steven Wright (Planning Policy and Strategy Group Leader, Planning Policy Group) steven.wright@kirklees.gov.uk (01484) 221000

1.    That the Panel notes the content of the draft SPD, with the following comments:

·         Offsite provision – Panel noted that “nearby” was not strictly defined and  stressed the importance of ensuring access through safe, accessible corridors which do not rely on additional car journeys

·         With regard to when open space is required, the panel noted the number of 300  or more dwellings to require playing pitch provision and highlighted the issue of cumulative developments within close proximity

·         As part of the assessment of open spaces, the issue of flood mitigation measures should be considered.

2.       That the Integrated Impact Assessment for the Open Spaces SPD be shared with the Panel.

To consider the Work Programme 2019/20

Contact Officer: Leigh Webb, Principal Governance and Democratic

Engagement Officer. Tel: 01484 221000

That the Panels Work Programme and forthcoming items/activities be noted.