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29.

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:

 

Councillor Azam disclosed that he had prior involvement in relation to 19 and 21 Brompton Avenue, Bradford (Minute 33(c)) and 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).

 

Councillors Amran and Wainwright disclosed that they had been present at a meeting of the Regulatory and Appeals Committee (sitting as Trustees) on 14 May 2018 in relation to Wibsey Park Lodge, Beacon Road, Bradford (Minute 33(a)).

 

Councillor Amran disclosed that he knew a number of people associated with some of the applications but he had not discussed any of the matters now before the Panel for determination with any interested parties.

 

Councillors Ahmed, Amran, Shabir Hussain, Wainwright and Whitaker disclosed that they had been present at the meeting when a previous application for 19 Brompton Avenue, Bradford had been considered.  They noted the new application in relation to 19 and 21 Brompton Avenue, Bradford (Minute 33(c)) and they undertook to approach the issue with an open mind and to consider all the relevant issues before making a decision.

 

ACTION:       City Solicitor

 

30.

MINUTES

Recommended –

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2018 and 6 February 2019 be signed as a correct record.

 

(Claire Tomenson – 01274 432457)

Minutes:

Resolved –

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2018 and 6 February 2019 be signed as a correct record.

 

31.

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. 

 

32.

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 1 April 2019. 

 

                                                                           (Claire Tomenson - 01274 432457)

 

Minutes:

There were no questions submitted by the public.

 

33.

APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL OR REFUSAL pdf icon PDF 3 MB

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

 

The sites concerned are:

 

(a)     Wibsey ParkLodge, Beacon Road, Bradford       Wibsey           

          (Approve)

(b)     102 Long Lane, Allerton, Bradford (Refuse)        Thornton & Allerton

(c)     19 and 21 Brompton Avenue, Bradford                Bowling & Barkerend

          (Refuse)                                                                    

(d)     516 Thornton Road, Bradford (Refuse)                Toller

(e)     7 Thackley Road, Bradford (Refuse)                     Idle & Thackley                                     

(f)      Clayton Edge Farm, Station Road,                        Queensbury

        Queensbury, Bradford (Refuse)      

(g)    Maharaja Buildings, Cemetery Road,                  Clayton &       

        Lidget Green, Bradford (Refuse)                            Fairweather Green   

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Minutes:

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

 

(a)     Wibsey Park Lodge, Beacon Road, Bradford               Wibsey

 

A full planning application seeking retrospective permission for the demolition of Wibsey Park Lodge, Beacon Road, Bradford and permission for the construction of 4 replacement dwellings with an associated extension to the existing garage and a re?siting of the access - 18/05120/FUL

 

The Strategic Director, Place gave a presentation setting out the proposals and tabled plans detailing the layout.  He explained that the Lodge had been demolished, however, prior notification should have been submitted by the applicant.  The restoration of the site was linked to the scheme which proposed the construction of two sets of semi-detached dwellings with parking.  Access and egress of the site would be possible in a forward gear, there was a bus stop nearby and existing parking restrictions were in place, therefore, the Council’s Highways Department were satisfied with the development.  Representations in objection, including one from a Ward Councillor and in support had been submitted.  The Strategic Director, Place then recommended the application for approval, subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

 

A Ward Councillor was present at the meeting and outlined the following concerns:

 

·         The proposed development had raised concerns and the demolition had caused consternation in the community.

·         It had been acknowledged that the site would be used for residential purposes once sold.

·         The proposal would be an overdevelopment of the site.

·         The proximity to 37 Beacon Road was an issue and it would be overshadowed.

·         Cars on the site would cause issues.

·         Beacon Road was extremely busy and dangerous, with accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians.

·         Cars constantly parked on one side of Beacon Road.

·         He was not against the principle of residential development on the site.

·         The number of proposed properties should be reduced, which would decrease the number of vehicles.    

·         Buses ran every 10 minutes from the stop and the sight lines would be blocked for the access point

·         He was not happy that a development of this size would be constructed on the site.

 

The Strategic Director, Place responded to some of the comments made stating that the proposal needed to meet the Council’s density requirements and the current layout achieved this.  He noted that there would be a small projection in front of 37 Beacon Road and the gardens would not be overshadowed as they faced south.  With regards to the access road, the existing highway restrictions would preserve the visibility.

 

An objector was present at the meeting and reported that the garden on 37 Beacon Road would be overshadowed.  There had been problems with youths in the area and the Council had erected a fence, which had resulted in complaints from residents about the height.  The proposed houses would affect the garden of 37 Beacon Road.

 

The applicant was at the meeting and stated that:

 

·         The Lodge had been in a state of disrepair when  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

34.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS pdf icon PDF 11 MB

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

 

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

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

(t) – (z)            Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Dismissed

 

                                                (Mohammed Yousuf - 01274 434605)

 

Minutes:

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

 

REQUESTS FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

 

(a)       38 Manningham Lane, Bradford                                    City

 

Unauthorised banqueting hall use - 15/00157/ENFCOU

 

On 6 February 2019 the Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(b)       31 Cecil Avenue, Bradford                                               City    

 

Without planning permission the construction of a single storey extension and raised timber platform - 16/00388/ENFUNA

 

On 12 December 2018 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) enforcement action in respect of the breach of planning control.

 

(c)       Former site of 26A Bierley Lane, Bradford                  Tong

 

Unauthorised use of land for scrap metal storage, processing and dealing - 16/00681/ENFCOU

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers on 27 February 2019.

 

(d)       101 Manningham Lane, Bradford                                  Manningham

 

Unauthorised externally mounted roller shutters - 17/00249/ENFCOU

 

On 20 December 2018 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice. 

 

(e)       31 North Parade, Bradford                                              City

 

Unauthorised condenser unit - 17/00510/ENFUNA

 

On 31 January 2019 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(f)        34 Market Street, Bradford                                               City

 

Unauthorised signs on Listed Building - 17/00795/ENFLBC

 

On 5 February 2019 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of a Listed Building Enforcement Notice. 

 

(g)       25 North Parade, Bradford                                              City

                                                                                               

Unauthorised externally mounted roller shutters - 17/01062/ENFUNA

 

 

On 16 January 2019 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(h)       8 Como Grove, Bradford                                                  Toller

 

Without planning permission, construction of a two storey side extension with a dormer extension in the rear roof plane and construction of front boundary wall, railings and gates - 18/00048/ENFAPP

 

On 12 March 2019 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice. 

 

(i)         Land East of 4 Bell Dean Road, Bradford                   Clayton &

                                                                                                Fairweather Green

 

Change of use of land for the siting of a metal container and the construction of security fencing on the east to west boundary – 18/00305/ENFCOU

 

On 15 February 2019 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(j)         Land South of 5 Aire Street, Bradford                          Idle & Thackley

 

Breach of condition 8 of planning permission 17/05908/REM - 18/00323/ENFCON

 

On 20 February 2019 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of a Breach of Condition Notice.

 

(k)       11 Rosetta Drive, Bradford                                              Clayton &

                                                                                                Fairweather Green

 

Without planning permission, construction of a two storey side extension, construction of a front dormer window extension and rear dormer window extension - 18/00411/ENFAPP

 

On 12 March 2019 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

 

(l)         528 Great Horton Road, Bradford                                  City

 

Unauthorised shop fronts and externally mounted roller shutters - 18/00656/ENFLBC

 

On 16 January 2019 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of a Listed Building Enforcement Notice.

 

(m)      2 Idle Road, Bradford                                            Bolton & Undercliffe

 

Unauthorised outbuilding - 18/00840/ENFUNA

 

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