Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence and notification of substitutions.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor McGrath.

Councillor Munir Ahmed substituted for Councillor Ullah.

The Committee will appoint a Chair for this meeting of the Committee.

(Apologies for absence have been received from Councillor Ullah).

RESOLVED – That, in the absence of Councillor Ullah, Councillor Firth be appointed as Chair of the Meeting.

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 27 November 2025.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 27 November 2025 be approved as a correct record.

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 Bellamy, Davies, Firth, Lee-Richards, Scott and Sokhal indicated that they had been lobbied on all of the planning applications listed on the agenda.

Most agenda items will be considered in public session, however, it shall be advised whether the 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.

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 public questions were received.

The 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.       

Planning Application 2025/92443 - External works to Market Building and wider site including alteration and demolition of modern additions to the Market building, new glazed screens, new WC and welfare facilities, provision of services and lighting including associated works, remodelling to the stone annexe, alterations to catering facilities, and self-contained commercial units, works to floor surfaces of Market Building. Use of Market Building for a mix of uses (sui generis) including retail, hot food takeaway, drinking establishment, restaurant / café uses, market office, public welfare facilities, storage facilities as well as provision of areas that provide a mix of fixed and flexible indoor and outdoor market stalls. Creation of areas for open market, siting of associated structures, installation of new fixed market stalls demolition of external bin store and creation of waste compound area, storage compounds, vehicular parking, remodelling and surfacing of areas of hardstanding, street furniture, car park layout, installation of parcel lockers, landscaping and associated works (Listed Building within a Conservation Area) Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield.

Planning Application 2025/93197 - Erection of free standing single storey structure to be used as a temporary indoor market (sui generis) with associated facilities, office cabins, waste compound, parking spaces and works (within a Conservation Area) adjacent to Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Newsome

Contact: John Holmes, Planning Services

(Estimated time of arrival at site – 10:55am)

Site visit undertaken.

Removal of the Cross and reinstatement within the grass verge on Cross Street/Wyke Lane (Listed Building) at The Cross, Wyke Lane/Cross Street, Oakenshaw.

Ward affected: Cleckheaton

Contact: Edward Cheseldine, Planning Services

(Estimated time of arrival at site – 11:40am)

Site visit undertaken.

External works to Market Building and wider site including alteration and demolition of modern additions to the Market building, new glazed screens, new WC and welfare facilities, provision of services and lighting including associated works, remodelling to the stone annexe, alterations to catering facilities, and self-contained commercial units, works to floor surfaces of Market Building. Use of Market Building for a mix of uses (sui generis) including retail, hot food takeaway, drinking establishment, restaurant / café uses, market office, public welfare facilities, storage facilities as well as provision of areas that provide a mix of fixed and flexible indoor and outdoor market stalls. Creation of areas for open market, siting of associated structures, installation of new fixed market stalls demolition of external bin store and creation of waste compound area, storage compounds, vehicular parking, remodelling and surfacing of areas of hardstanding, street furniture, car park layout, installation of parcel lockers, landscaping and associated works (Listed Building within a Conservation Area) Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Newsome

Contact: John Holmes, Planning Services

Application deferred (contrary to the Officer’s recommendation).

The Committee gave consideration to Application 2025/92443 – External works to Market Building and wider site including alteration and demolition of modern additions to the Market building, new glazed screens, new WC and welfare facilities, provision of services and lighting including associated works, remodelling to the stone annexe, alterations to catering facilities, and self-contained commercial units, works to floor surfaces of Market Building. Use of Market Building for a mix of uses (sui generis) including retail, hot food takeaway, drinking establishment, restaurant / café uses, market office, public welfare facilities, storage facilities as well as provision of areas that provide a mix of fixed and flexible indoor and outdoor market stalls. Creation of areas for open market, siting of associated structures, installation of new fixed market stalls demolition of external bin store and creation of waste compound area, storage compounds, vehicular parking, remodelling and surfacing of areas of hardstanding, street furniture, car park layout, installation of parcel lockers, landscaping and associated works (Listed Building within a Conservation Area) Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Jeff Needham, Jez Gunnell, Pam Day, Naeem Nazir, Alex Mettrick, Sandra Jackson and Andrew Wilson (in objection), Nick Mitchell (architect) and Jaime Nalson (on behalf of the applicant).

RESOLVED – That, contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, the application be deferred and that Officers be requested to (i) undertake comprehensive consultation with the market traders, and refine suggested plans as feasible (ii) review the feasibility study/contingency pack (iii) provide additional information on consultation responses received from Historic England and the Victorian Society in relation to impact upon heritage assets (iv) further discuss arrangements for the proposed temporary measures and (v) provide detail of an access management plan.

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

For: Councillors Ahmed, Bellamy, Firth, Davies, Lee-Richards, Scott and Sokhal (7 votes)

Against: (no votes)

Erection of free standing single storey structure to be used as a temporary indoor market (sui generis) with associated facilities, office cabins, waste compound, parking spaces and works (within a Conservation Area) adjacent to Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Newsome

Contact: John Holmes, Planning Services

Application deferred (pursuant to the deferral of Agenda Item 11).

RESOLVED – That, pursuant to the deferral of Agenda Item 11 (Minute No.50 refers), the determination of this application also be deferred.

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

For: Councillors Ahmed, Bellamy, Firth, Davies, Lee-Richards, Scott and Sokhal (7 votes)

Against: (no votes)

Removal of the Cross and reinstatement within the grass verge on Cross Street/Wyke Lane (Listed Building) at The Cross, Wyke Lane/Cross Street, Oakenshaw.

Ward affected: Cleckheaton

Contact: Edward Cheseldine, Planning Services

Application refused (contrary to the Officer’s recommendation).

The Committee gave consideration to Application 2025/93235 – Removal of the Cross and reinstatement within the grass verge on Cross Street/Wyke Lane (Listed Building) at The Cross, Wyke Lane/Cross Street, Oakenshaw.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36(3), the Committee received representations from Councillors K Pinnock, J C Lawson and A Pinnock (local members).

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from Jean Tottie, Lindsey Sutherland, Katie Dingle and Colin Berry (in objection).

RESOLVED – That contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, the application be refused on the grounds that (i) the listed monument should be returned to its original location as the repositioning would impact upon the heritage asset/ the original location is in keeping with the area/the relocation of the structure would impact upon the heritage asset, pride of place and historical significance and (ii) the archaeological foundations need to be maintained.

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

For: Councillors Bellamy, Davies, Lee-Richards, Scott and Sokhal (5 votes)

Against: Councillors Ahmed and Firth (2 votes)