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Venue: Committee Room 1 - City Hall, Bradford

Contact: Claire Tomenson 

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40.

DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

(Members Code of Conduct - Part 4A of the Constitution)

 

To receive disclosures of interests from Members and co-opted members on matters to be considered at the meeting. The disclosure must include the nature of the interest.

 

An interest must also be disclosed in the meeting when it becomes apparent to the Member during the meeting.

 

Notes:

 

(1)       Members may remain in the meeting and take part fully in discussion and voting unless the interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest or an interest which the Member feels would call into question their compliance with the wider principles set out in the Code of Conduct.  Disclosable pecuniary interests relate to the Member concerned or their spouse/partner.

 

(2)       Members in arrears of Council Tax by more than two months must not vote in decisions on, or which might affect, budget calculations, and must disclose at the meeting that this restriction applies to them.  A failure to comply with these requirements is a criminal offence under section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. 

 

(3)       Members are also welcome to disclose interests which are not disclosable pecuniary interests but which they consider should be made in the interest of clarity.

 

(4)       Officers must disclose interests in accordance with Council Standing Order 44.

Minutes:

The following disclosures of interest were received in the interest of clarity:

 

All Councillors disclosed that they had been contacted in relation to Park Grange Medical Centre, 141 Woodhead Road, Bradford (Minute 44(e)) and Saleh Autos, Ivanhoe Road, Bradford (Minute 44(f)) but had not discussed the applications.

 

Councillor Amram disclosed that he had been contacted by objectors and supporters, family members worked for a private hire company at Bradford Royal Infirmary and he was the Chair of Bradford West Area Committee in relation to Land North East of Junction of Squire Lane and Duckworth Lane, Bradford (Minute 44(h)) but had not discussed the applications.

 

Councillor Azam disclosed that he had been contacted in relation to Land North East of Junction of Squire Lane and Duckworth Lane, Bradford (Minute 44(h)) but had not discussed the applications.

 

Councillor Azam disclosed that he was a City Ward Councillor in relation to Park Grange Medical Centre, 141 Woodhead Road, Bradford (Minute 44(e)) and Saleh Autos, Ivanhoe Road, Bradford (Minute 44(f)).

 

Councillor Wainwright disclosed that he had been contacted via email by other Councillors in relation to various items on the agenda which he had deleted without reading.

 

ACTION:       City Solicitor

 

41.

MINUTES

Recommended –

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 January and 21 February 2017 be signed as a correct record.

 

(Claire Tomenson – 01274 432457)

Minutes:

Resolved –

 

That the minutes of the meetings held on 11 January and 21 February 2017 be signed as a correct record.

42.

INSPECTION OF REPORTS AND BACKGROUND PAPERS

(Access to Information Procedure Rules – Part 3B of the Constitution)

 

Reports and background papers for agenda items may be inspected by contacting the person shown after each agenda item.  Certain reports and background papers may be restricted. 

 

Any request to remove the restriction on a report or background paper should be made to the relevant Strategic or Assistant Director whose name is shown on the front page of the report. 

 

If that request is refused, there is a right of appeal to this meeting. 

 

Please contact the officer shown below in advance of the meeting if you wish to appeal. 

 

(Claire Tomenson - 01274 432457)

Minutes:

There were no appeals submitted by the public to review decisions to restrict documents. 

 

43.

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

(Access to Information Procedure Rules – Part 3B of the Constitution)

 

To hear questions from electors within the District on any matter which is the responsibility of the Panel. 

 

Questions must be received in writing by the City Solicitor in Room 112, City Hall, Bradford, by mid-day on Monday 10 April 2017. 

 

                                                                           (Claire Tomenson - 01274 432457)

 

Minutes:

There were no questions submitted by the public.

 

44.

APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL OR REFUSAL pdf icon PDF 1 MB

The Panel is asked to consider the planning applications which are set out in Document “O” relating to items recommended for approval or refusal.

 

The sites concerned are:

 

(a) 26 Carr Lane, Bradford (Approve)                                                 Wyke

(b) 37 Norwood Street, Bradford (Approve)                                    Wibsey

(c) 405 Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford           Thornton & Allerton

     (Approve)

(d) First Floor, 519 Great Horton Road, Bradford               Great Horton

     (Approve)

(e) Park Grange Medical Centre, 141 Woodhead Road,                   City

Bradford (Approve)

(f)  Saleh Autos, Ivanhoe Road, Bradford (Approve)                          City

(g) 39 Beaconsfield Road, Bradford       Clayton & Fairweather Green

     (Refuse)

(h) Land North East of Junction of Squire Lane &                          Toller

      Duckworth Lane, Bradford (Refuse)                      

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Minutes:

The Strategic Director, Place presented Document “O”.  Plans and photographs were displayed in respect of each application and representations summarised.

 

(a)       26 Carr Lane, Bradford                                                                        Wyke

 

A full planning application for the construction of a granny annex in the rear garden of 26 Carr Lane, Bradford - 17/00440/HOU

 

The Strategic Director, Place gave a presentation setting out the proposals and tabled plans detailing the layout.  He explained that the application was retrospective for a granny annex in the rear garden, which was largely built and not visible from the front of the site.  Approval had been granted for a structure 3.81 metres high and the building that had been constructed was 3.99 metres, which was a small increase.  The Strategic Director, Place stated that the new proposal would not cause any greater harm than the previous approval and recommended the application for approval.

 

In response to Members’ questions, the Strategic Director, Place confirmed that:

 

·         It was a separate building that was ancillary to the main dwelling with its own entrance.

·         The building was an ancillary structure and could not be occupied as a separate dwelling to the host property.

 

A Ward Councillor was present at the meeting and raised the following points:

 

·         She was representing the occupiers of 33 and 35 Markfield Crescent.

·         The application was retrospective.

·         The original height had been more acceptable.

·         The building was now at a higher level and had an overbearing effect on neighbours.

·         It was appreciated that planning approval had previously been granted.

·         The architect had not provided details of the height difference.

·         The building had not been built in accordance with the approved plans.

·         The builder should have resolved the issue regarding the height levels.

·         The pitched roof had a significant impact on neighbours.

·         Planning guidelines stated that an outbuilding or garage should not exceed 4 metres in height, however, the building was a granny annex.

·         Other buildings in the area were garages.

·         Other issues in relation to the building had been raised with the Council’s Planning Department.

·         The pitch of the roof should be altered to mitigate its impact.

 

In response to further questions from a Member, the Strategic Director, Place reported that it was not known how often building control had inspected the site and enforcement action had been undertaken due to a planning officer visit.  He stated that the Panel needed to consider whether the building had a greater impact due to the amendments made.  The height difference was not significant, however, it was acknowledged that the approved plans should have been adhered to. 

 

An objector was present at the meeting and made the following comments:

 

·         The height of the annex was the main issue.

·         The building was overbearing on her property.

·         The annex should have been 0.7 metres above the height of the garage belonging to 28 Carr Lane, which was lower than her garage.

·         The annex had been built 1.75 metres above the height of the garage at 28 Carr Lane, which was higher than had been  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.

45.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS pdf icon PDF 2 MB

The Panel is asked to consider other matters which are set out in Document “P” relating to miscellaneous items:

 

(a) – (p)          Requests for Enforcement/Prosecution Action

(q) – (r)           Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Allowed

(s) – (v)           Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Dismissed

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

 

Minutes:

The Strategic Director, Place presented Document “P” and the Panel noted the following:

 

REQUESTS FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

 

(a)       10 - 11 Claremont Terrace, Bradford                                                 City

 

Unauthorised front and rear dormer windows - 15/00991/ENFUNA

 

The unauthorised front and rear dormer windows remain in place and on 20 March 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of Enforcement Notices.

 

(b)       107 Carlisle Road, Bradford                                                 Manningham

 

Unauthorised structure - 16/01047/ENFUNA

 

On 15 March 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(c)       120 Arncliffe Terrace, Bradford                                                           City

 

Unauthorised timber cladding to shopfront - 13/01180/ENFUNA

 

On 1 March 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(d)       139 St Helena Road, Bradford                                                         Royds

 

Unauthorised use of land for a mixture of uses consisting of: The sale, supply and fitting of tyres/The washing and valeting of motor vehicles - 17/00027/ENFCOU

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers, on 16 March 2017.

 

(e)       2 Spencer Road, Bradford                                                                    City

 

Unauthorised Class A5 hot food takeaway use - 15/01243/ENFCOU

 

On 1 March 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(f)        35 Oak Lane, Bradford                                                           Manningham

 

Failure to comply with the requirement of condition 2 of planning permission 09/02875/FUL - 16/00590/ENFCON

 

On 10 February 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised Enforcement Action.

 

(g)       36 Brantwood Drive, Bradford                                                      Heaton

 

The construction without planning permission of a single storey side and rear extension - 14/00291/ENFUNA

 

On 19 January 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised Enforcement Action.

 

(h)       45 Darley Street, Bradford                                                                    City

 

Unauthorised alterations to Listed Building - 16/00959/ENFLBC

 

On 1 March 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of a Listed Building Enforcement Notice.

 

(i)         5 Hawes Terrace, Bradford                                                           Wibsey

 

Non-compliance with planning permission 13/05152/HOU - 15/00936/ENFAPP

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers on 14 February 2017.

 

(j)         66 Curzon Road, Bradford                                                Bradford Moor

 

Unauthorised rear extensions and walling - 16/00725/ENFUNA

 

On 6 March 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice. 

 

(k)       7 Ashburnham Grove, Bradford                                          Manningham

 

Construction of a rear extension - 16/00638/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers on 7 February 2017.

 

(l)         71 Lilycroft Road, Bradford                                                               Toller

 

Unauthorised front and rear dormer windows - 16/00508/ENFAPP

 

On 20 March 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(m)      8 St Marys Crescent, Wyke, Bradford                                              Wyke

 

The construction without planning permission of a lean-to timber structure to the side of the property - 15/01017/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement Trees) authorised Enforcement Action requiring the owners to demolish the unauthorised lean-to timber structure.

 

(n)       94 Cumberland Road, Bradford                                          Great Horton

 

Unauthorised rear extension - 15/00717/ENFUNA

 

On 6 March 2017 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(o)       78 Little Horton Lane,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.