Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

Councillor J Lawson substituted for Councillor Davies.

Councillor Homewood substituted for Councillor Firth.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Bellamy, Kahut and Moore.

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 10 July 2025.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 10 July 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.

There were no declarations of interest or lobbying.

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.

All agenda items were 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 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.

Change of use from class C3 (dwellinghouse) to mixed use dwellinghouse and class E(f) (childminders), and single storey rear extension and raised decking at 42 Birmingham Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth.

Ward affected: Holme Valley North

Contact: Danielle Cooper, Planning Services

(Estimated time of arrival at site – 11.45am)

Site visit undertaken.

Change of use from class C3 (dwellinghouse) to mixed use dwellinghouse and class E(f) (childminders), and single storey rear extension and raised decking at 42 Birmingham Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth.

Ward affected: Holme Valley North

Contact: Danielle Cooper, Planning Services

Application Approved (Delegated).

The Committee gave consideration to Application 2025/90116 – Change of use from class C3 (dwellinghouse) to mixed use dwellinghouse and class E(f) (childminders) and single storey rear extension and raised decking at 42 Birmingham Road, Meltham, Holmfirth.

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 37, the Committee received representations from (i) Maxine Taylor (applicant), Matt Taylor (on behalf of the applicant’s agent), Hayley Moore, Jane Berisha, Harrison Phillips, Hannah Fitzpatrick and Lynne Holden (in support of the application) and (ii) Alison Dumville (on behalf of an objector), Caroline Hartshone and Margaret Hartshone (in objection).

Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 36(3), the Committee received a representation from Councillor Bellamy (local member).

RESOLVED – That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to approve the application, issue the decision notice and complete the list of conditions including matters relating to;  

-       Standard timeframe condition regarding implementation

-       Development to be in accordance with plans

-       Hours of use

-       Restrict the maximum number of children to 9

-       Restrict the maximum number of staff to 4

-       Operate in accordance with the noise survey and noise management plan

-       Operate in accordance with the drop off/pick up management plan.

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

For: Councillors Homewood, J Lawson, Lee-Richards, McGrath, Sokhal and Ullah (6 votes)

Against: (no votes)