Councillor Brown disclosed that he knew certain interested parties associated with the application relating to Land at Trafalgar Street, Bradford (Minute 28).  To avoid any question of conflict of interest he therefore withdrew from the meeting during the consideration of this item in accordance with the requirements of the Members’ Code of Conduct (Part 4A of the Constitution) and the Members’ Planning Code of Conduct (Part 4B of the Constitution).

In the interests of transparency, Councillor Griffiths disclosed, in respect of the item relating to Land at Harrogate Road, Bradford (Minute 26) that he had been involved, in his a capacity as a Ward Councillor, with the outline application for this site.  However this was a separate application and he had not adopted any position on it nor made any representations in respect of it.

In the interests of transparency, Councillor Ellis disclosed that he was a member of the Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

In the interests of transparency, Members of the Committee disclosed, that they had received communications from interested parties in respect of the items relating to Land at Harrogate Road, Bradford (Minute 26) and Land at Mayfield Road, Ilkley (Minute 27) but had not responded to them nor discussed the matter with anyone concerned.

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2016 be signed as a correct record.

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Resolved –

That Councillor Shabbir replace Councillor M Slater as an Alternate Member of the Area Planning Panel (Keighley and Shipley).

ACTION:       City Solicitor

Previous reference: Minute 22 (2015/16)

The Assistant Director – Planning, Transportation and Highways presented a report (Document “N”) in relation to a reserved matters application seeking approval for details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in respect of the residential development of land to the east of Harrogate Road/north of Carr Bottom Road, Greengates, Bradford – 16/02834/MAR.

The report reminded Members that the Committee had resolved to grant outline planning permission for the development including approval for the means of access, on 23 July 2015 (Application No. 14/05285/MAO) subject to the completion of a legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure a number of planning obligations.

It also explained that the proposed number of dwellings had been reduced by 25 and the development would now provide 105 units.  As a consequence, the application also included a proposal to reduce the level of on-site affordable housing provision from 20 units to 16 and sought an amendment to the Section 106 legal agreement in this regard.

The Assistant Director responded to questions from Members:

·        The full details of the emergency access had not yet been submitted; various design solutions were possible and a relevant condition had been included on the outline planning permission (Condition 14).

·        It was believed that Carr Beck was not a main river.

·        A concept drainage strategy had been submitted and it was understood that pumping would be required. Details in relation to the treatment of foul water would be submitted at a later date.  The amount of water permitted to be discharged from the site, how this was controlled and where responsibility rested were detailed issues but the principle of drainage of the site was considered feasible and in accordance with sustainable drainage techniques. A detailed scheme would be designed and submitted for approval by the relevant authorities in due course.

·        The narrow strip of land alongside the boundary with the adjacent church was to be seeded and the existing vegetation maintained and enhanced.

A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee:

·        Having bits and pieces of open/green space created a number of problems. In many cases no-one knew who owned them or who was responsible for maintaining them.  Members were urged to consider the distribution of open space across the site; the proposals were currently haphazard and did not serve much purpose.

·        There was a lack of a real buffer to Carr Bottom Road. This was considered to be an important issue as one of the original concerns with development of the site had been the prevention of access to/from Carr Bottom Road.  It was considered that the proposed layout would lead to people parking on Carr Bottom Road and then cutting across this strip of land to walk to their homes; this was a real concern for local residents.

·        It was believed that the outline permission had included a condition to require the retention of the trees along Harrogate Road or for them to be replaced.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

A report was submitted by the Assistant Director – Planning, Transportation and Highways (Document “O”) in relation to a full planning application for the construction of 44 retirement living apartments, 56 assisted living units, a 77 bedroom care home, a 2896m² office building, two extensions to Spooner Industries Ltd totalling 1520m² and a children's nursery of 376m² together with associated parking and landscaping works on land at Mayfield Road and Railway Road, Ilkley - 15/07583/MAF.

The Assistant Director reported on the substance of a further representation from one of the Ward Councillors raising objections to the development.  He also reported on a response from one of the consultees, that had been received further to the publication of his technical report, and which proposed the inclusion of two additional conditions should Members be minded to approve the application. He also tabled a further document (Document “R”) which set out amended conditions to replace those set out in his written report.

He responded to Members’ questions with the following information:

·         In terms of traffic impact, each site was considered on its merits; in this case there was an extant permission for a supermarket development on this site and the current proposed use would generate significantly less traffic than that.

·         This was a new application; consultation had been undertaken twice on the scheme due to the receipt of amended plans.

·         The different elements of the scheme had been designed as separate entities and each had a specific set of conditions.

·         He was satisfied that, further to discussion with the applicant and a number of amendments having been made, there was sufficient parking provision on-site for all the proposed uses.  A Traffic Regulation Order would be implemented to restrict parking on Mayfield Road.  It was also noted that the site was in a very sustainable location next to the railway station and near to the town centre.

An objector to the application put forward the following concerns:

·         She had lived in Ilkley for 35 years. Objectors were not convinced that there was evidence of a need for more flats for the elderly or a care home.

·         In the last census the population had stood at 15,000,  20% of whom were retired (which was above the national average of 13.5%).  This equated to 3,000 people. If 1000 of these people were over the age of 85 of whom, nationally, 15% went into care this meant that there would be 160 in the area.  Provision in the area currently was 411 care home beds and 385 apartments with care.

·         There were indications of a lessening of demand, a number of such facilities had closed and a number were for sale.

·         Home Care Services in this area were excellent and there were a number of agencies supporting people to remain in their own homes. A significantly high proportion of people were able to die in a place of their choosing which was usually their own home.

·         There was a need  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

The Assistant Director – Planning, Transportation and Highways submitted a report (Document “P”) in respect of an outline application for the construction of a mixed-use development scheme comprising apartments and a wedding venue with conferencing facilities and associated car parking on land at Trafalgar Street Car Park, Snowden Street, Bradford – 16/02316/MAO.

The report explained that the proposal was in outline form with only details of the access and layout submitted for consideration at this stage.

The Assistant Director reported on the substance of a further objection received from an adjacent business and explained that the Education department had confirmed that the contribution towards education infrastructure improvements should be directed towards Poplars Farm Primary School at primary level and Oasis Academy Lister Park at secondary level.

In response to Members’ questions he indicated the relative position of the site and the location of the business who had objected.  He also said that:

·        the apartments would not attract New Homes Bonus as they  were associated with the wedding venue use and would be used on a temporary/short term basis, more like a hotel.

·        A limit on the level of use of these units should be included within the heads of terms of the Section 106 legal agreement together with a tie-in to the wedding venue/conference use.

·        Undercroft parking would be provided.  The level of parking proposed was lower than would normally be required but given the location in/adjacent to the City Centre where the recommended level of provision was almost zero, this was considered acceptable.

The agent spoke briefly in support of the application explaining that the accommodation would be self serviced and by its nature would be for short term use only.

Members noted that:

·        There was an extant permission for an 18 storey building on the site and there was no right to a view.

·        This would provide full time accommodation on the fringe of the City Centre.

·        It was hoped that the location of the venue would facilitate visitors taking advantage of the close proximity to transport links and leisure facilities and contributing to the vibrancy of the City Centre.

Resolved –

(1)       That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Assistant Director - Planning, Transportation and Highway's technical report.

(2)       That the grant of planning permission be subject also to the completion of a legal planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or such other lawful mechanism for securing the heads of terms as may be agreed in consultation with the City Solicitor, in respect of:

(i)            The payment of a commuted sum of £41,261 towards enhancing the recreational infrastructure at Thurnscoe Road Play Area and Lupton Street Play Area and a contribution towards delivery of Bradford Council’s Playing Pitch Strategy in the area.

(ii)        The payment of a commuted sum of £77,067 towards the enhancement of educational infrastructure; £33,629.40 for primary sector level to be used at Poplars  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

Previous references:            Minutes 9 (2014/15) and 38 (2015/16)

The report of the Assistant Director – Planning, Transportation and Highways  (Document “Q”) provides information for Members in respect of the authorisation of an Enforcement Notice in relation to unauthorised development of land at the Former Braithwaite Edge Quarry, Black Hill Lane, Keighley – 16/00325/ENFCON.

Recommended -

That the enforcement action being undertaken in respect of the unauthorised development of landat the Former Braithwaite Edge Quarry, Black Hill Lane, Keighley be noted.

                                                                                    (John Eyles - 01274 434380)

Previous references:            Minutes 9 (2014/15) and 38 (2015/16)

The report of the Assistant Director – Planning, Transportation and Highways  (Document “Q”) provided information for Members in respect of the authorisation of enforcement action in relation to the unauthorised development of land at the Former Braithwaite Edge Quarry, Black Hill Lane, Keighley – 16/00325/ENFCON.

Resolved -

That the enforcement action being undertaken in respect of the unauthorised development of landat the Former Braithwaite Edge Quarry, Black Hill Lane, Keighley be noted.

NO ACTION