Agenda and decisions

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

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee held on 19 September 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Demolition of existing mosque and erection of mosque and education centre Mohaddis E Azam Education Centre And Masjid E Madani at 225C, Ravenshouse Road, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury.

Ward affected: Dewsbury West

Contact: Sarah Longbottom, Planning Services

(Estimated time of arrival at site – 10.00am)

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to children's residential home (C2) at 18 Kingfisher Way, Dewsbury.

Ward affected: Dewsbury East

Contact: Edward Cheseldine, Planning Services

(Estimated time of arrival at site – 10.20am)

Erection of eight dwellings with associated access and external works at land off Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Kirkburton

Contact: Nina Sayers, Planning Services

(Estimated time of arrival at site – 11.05am)

Application for a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) to record a public footpath at Old Lane, Scapegoat Hill, Colne Valley on the Definitive Map and Statement, and two other discovered routes.

Ward affected: Colne Valley

Contact: Deborah Stephenson, Assistant Definitive Map Officer

(Estimated time of arrival at site – 12.00 noon)

The Planning Committee will consider the attached schedule of Planning Applications.   

Please note that any members of the public who wish to speak at the meeting must register to speak by 5.00pm (for phone requests) or 11:59pm (for email requests) on Monday 28 October 2024.

To register, please email andrea.woodside@kirklees.gov.uk or 01484 221000 (ext 74993).

Application for a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) to record a public footpath at Old Lane, Scapegoat Hill, Colne Valley on the Definitive Map and Statement, and two other discovered routes.

Ward affected: Colne Valley

Contact: Deborah Stephenson, Assistant Definitive Map Officer

1)    That the Council make an Order under S53(3)(c)(i) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record a public footpath leading from Old Lane to Taylor Lane via burial ground (route 1) subject to the limitation of a gate, and to record a public footpath leading from Old Lane to High Street via steps (route 2).

2)    That the Council do not make an Order under S53(3)(c)(i) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record a public footpath leading from Old Lane to High Street via Vermont Close (route 3).

3)    That, pursuant to (1) above, the Order be confirmed if unopposed, or, if objections are received and not withdrawn, the matter be referred to the Planning Inspectorate for determination, and that the Order be actively supported at any public inquiry or hearing.

Erection of eight dwellings with associated access and external works at land off Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield.

Ward affected: Kirkburton

Contact: Nina Sayers, Planning Services  

Application approved (delegated).

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to children's residential home (C2) at 18 Kingfisher Way, Dewsbury.

Ward affected: Dewsbury East

Contact: Edward Cheseldine, Planning Services

Application approved (delegated).

Demolition of existing mosque and erection of mosque and education centre Mohaddis E Azam Education Centre And Masjid E Madani at 225C, Ravenshouse Road, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury.

Ward affected: Dewsbury West

Contact: Sarah Longbottom, Planning Services

Application approved (delegated).