In the interests of transparency, Councillors Abid Hussain and Shabir Hussain stated, in relation to the application for Office 3, First Floor, 2 Wellington Street/4 Park Road, Bingley (Minute 24(g) that they knew a number of people who were Hackney Carriage drivers in the district but had not discussed the application with any of these individuals.

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

(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 Tuesday 18 October 2016. 

                                                                           (Claire Tomenson - 01274 432457)

There were no questions submitted by the public.

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

The sites concerned are:

(a)       14 Cross Lane, Oxenhope, Keighley (Approve)               Worth Valley

(b)       24 Clifton Road, Ilkley (Approve)                                         Ilkley

(c)        39 Millfields, Silsden (Approve)                                          Craven

(d)       82 Bolling Road, Ilkley (Approve)                                        Ilkley

(e)       Land at Turf Lane adjoining HFC Poultry Ltd,                    Bingley Rural

            Station Road, Cullingworth, Bradford (Approve)

(f)         Land West of 50 Falcon Road, Bingley (Approve)           Bingley

(g)       Office 3, First Floor, 2 Wellington Street/                           Bingley

            4 Park Road, Bingley (Approve)

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

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

 (a)      14 Cross Lane, Oxenhope, Keighley                            Worth Valley

Full application for the construction of a new dwelling to include alterations to the existing dwelling – 16/06569/FUL.

A Ward Councillor addressed the Panel with the following concerns:

·         The new dwelling was to be located within the existing garden of a relatively large property.

·         The proposal was for a large four bedroom property. It would be squeezed onto the site and would not blend in with the surrounding properties.

·         The most recently developed properties in this locality had been constructed of stone and were not of a contemporary design, they fitted in with the traditional nature of the village.  The proposed materials for this development were contemporary and it would not fit in.

·         The proximity of the dwelling to the adjacent bungalow would affect the light to an existing bathroom and dining room, it would also cause overshadowing and loss of privacy.

·         Deep excavations would be required and there was concern about the potential for land slippage.

·         Parking was an issue in the area; there were currently three parking spaces; the width of the spaces proposed would not meet current standards for either the new or the existing property.

·         The application was not supported by the Parish Council.

A Parish Councillor addressed the Panel:

·         The Parish Council had received seven representations about the application.

·         The main issues of concerns had been the design and the impact on neighbours.

·         Although there was a variation in property types along Cross Lane on the side of the road that this development was placed the properties were pretty similar; it was considered that the new house as proposed would stand out.

·         All recent developments had been in keeping with the local character.

·         The dwelling would be extremely close to No.12 Cross Lane which had a habitable room that faced towards the site.

An objector spoke in opposition to the application:

·         The Architect’s Design and Access Statement wrongly identified his property as being No.16.  No.16 was located to the north and was a house.

·         His property (No.12) would be located 1.725 metres from the new gable elevation.

·         There would be a need to excavate  to a depth of 5 metres to construct the new house and this would have a serious impact on the foundations of his property.

·         There were two existing windows, to a bathroom and a dining room which faced the proposed new house.  Light to these rooms would be blocked or greatly reduced and the view would be of a rendered wall.

·         The proposed dwelling would be constructed forward of the building line, it would cause overshadowing and would be out of place.

·         The materials would be out of keeping.  The proposed material for the roof was not known.

·         Highways Development Control had indicated that off street parking was required.  Cross Lane was used as a drop off/pick up  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

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

(a)       Decision made by the Secretary of State - Allowed

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

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

The Panel noted the following:

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

APPEAL ALLOWED

(a)       Riverdale, Beckfoot Lane, Bingley                                Bingley Rural

Construction of extension to the side elevation –

Appeal Ref: 16/00063/APPCLP.

APPEAL DISMISSED

(b)       58 Branksome Drive, Shipley                                         Shipley

Construction of first floor extension and internal alterations –

Appeal Ref: 16/00086/APPHOU.

NO ACTION