In the interests of transparency, Councillor Lee disclosed, in respect of the item relating to 133 North Street, Keighley (Minute 19(e)), that she was a Governor of the school located on the opposite side of the road to the site.

In the interests of transparency, Councillor Abid Hussain disclosed, in respect of the items relating to 9 Glenlyon Drive, Keighley and 133 North Street, Keighley (Minutes 19 (c) and (e)) that both sites were within his ward but he had no connection with any of the applicants and had not discussed the applications with any interested parties.

In the interests of transparency Councillor Miller disclosed that, having lived in this area for a lengthy period, he may know people associated with any of the applications but he had not discussed any of the matters now before the Committee for determination with any interested parties.

During the meeting and in the interests of transparency, Councillor Naylor disclosed in respect of the item relating to 3 Gilstead Way, Ilkley (Minute 19(b)) that he was acquainted with the applicant having worked with him in the distant past but had not discussed the application with the individual concerned.

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

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

The sites concerned are:

(a)       13 Parish Ghyll Road, Ilkley (Approve)                                               Ilkley

(b)       3 Gilstead Way, Ilkley (Approve)                                                          Ilkley

(c)        9 Glenlyon Drive, Keighley (Approve)                          Keighley Central

(d)       Land adjacent 49 Cowpasture Road, Ilkley (Approve)                     Ilkley

(e)       133 North Street, Keighley (Refuse)                             Keighley Central

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

The Strategic Director, Regeneration presented Document “G”. Plans and photographs were displayed and/or tabled in respect of each application and the representations summarised.

 (a)      13 Parish Ghyll Road, Ilkley                                                         Ilkley

Application for change of use from garage to studio dwelling with integral garage – 16/04451/FUL.

The Strategic Director, Regeneration responded to questions from Members:

·         The red line on the plan indicated the land that the applicant considered was in his ownership.

·         It did appear that there was a conflict with the adjacent car parking space.

·         The proposed bin storage area was within this curtilage.

·         There were on-going legal issues with respect to land ownership but these were a private matter.

·         In respect of the projection of the proposed first floor window at an angle and the potential for overlooking towards Abbeyfield Court; there was an area of common land to the boundary and open space beyond.

·         The applicant had said that he owned 800mm of the land around the garage.

·         Two cars were normally parked adjacent to the garage.

·         The management company of the flats owned the rest of the land.

·         The projecting window at first floor level did appear to overhang the highway. It was considered unlikely that the relevant licence to allow this would be granted in these circumstances.

·         It was not known who had laid the paving stones shown on the photographs around the garage.

·         Whether or not a further planning application would be required if the proposed access/egress changed would depend on what works were necessary to effect that change.

·         Building Control would deal with matters such as whether the existing garage structure was suitable to support the proposed works.

An objector to the application made the following comments:

·         The owner of one of the flats was elderly and had restricted mobility. Her parking space, at the side of the garage, had been purchased along with the flat in 1987.  She was in danger of losing her parking space as it would become un-useable if the development went ahead as proposed.

·         There was no control over the use of the parking spaces opposite the site.

·         The development was considered to be inappropriate.

·         There were on-going disputes about the ownership of the land.

·         The site was within a Conservation Area which should strengthen control over the preservation of its character and appearance and safeguard the local distinctiveness.

·         The large glass window frontage was considered to be poor design and did not respect or fit in with the character of the area.  The Parish Council concurred with this view.

·         The garage/store had been constructed in 2001 and it was regrettable that this had not been challenged at that time.  It had been made ready for conversion and had subsequently been detached from Flat 2.

·         The scheme would compromise the open amenity areas associated with the parent property for all the existing residents.

·         Originally there had been four flats with four parking spaces, now there were only two spaces and a further one of these was now under  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19.

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

(a)                   Requests for Enforcement/Prosecution Action

(b)                   Decision made by the Secretary of State – Allowed

(c) – (d)           Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Dismissed

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

The Panel noted the following:

ENFORCEMENT ACTION

(a)       Land to the North of Springfield Farm, Halifax Road,          Bingley

            Cullingworth                                                                                    Rural

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) had authorised the service of an Enforcement Notice, requiring the cessation of the unauthorised use of a building on the above site for purposes other than agricultural use, on 18 August 2016.

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

APPEAL ALLOWED

(b)       Non Addressable at Grid Reference 413586 447713,           Ilkley

            Cheltenham Avenue, Ilkley

Demolition of existing garage/workshop and construction of two bedroom house – Case No. 15/07559/FUL. Appeal Ref: 1600066/APPFL2.

APPEALS DISMISSED

(c)        2 Stonegate, Bingley                                                                     Bingley

Construction of garage to front of dwelling – Case No. 16/01900/HOU.

Appeal Ref: 16/000800/APPHOU.

(d)       Golden Fleece, 38 Long Lane, Harden, Bingley                    Bingley

Rural

Appeal against Enforcement Notice – Case no. 14/00101/ENFUNA.

Appeal Ref: 16/00068/APPENF.

NO ACTION