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

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.

Councillor Lee disclosed, in respect of the item relating to The Croft, Keighley (Minute 30(e)), that the site was within her Ward and she knew the area but had not discussed the application.

Action: City Solicitor

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meetings held on 15 June, 13 July and 16 August 2016 be signed as a correct record.

(Claire Tomenson – 01274 432457)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meetings held on 15 June, 13 July and 16 August 2016 be signed as a correct record.

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 Monday 21 November 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 “K” relating to items recommended for approval or refusal:

The sites concerned are:

(a)  188 Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley (Approve)Keighley East

(b)  Land adjacent to 3 Woodlands Court, Bingley (Approve)        Bingley

(c)  Land back of Baildon Lane, off Sandals Road, Baildon        Baildon

(Approve)

(d)  Marsh Farm, Banks Lane, Riddlesden, Keighley           Keighley East

(Refuse)

(e)  The Croft, Keighley (Refuse)                                            Keighley East

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

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

(a)       188 Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley                     Keighley East

Construction of hip to gable roof enlargement, front and rear dormer windows, single storey extension to the side and part single storey and part two storey extension to the rear at 188 Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley - 16/07306/HOU

The Strategic Director, Regeneration gave a presentation setting out the proposals and tabled plans detailing the layout.  He explained that the application was for the construction of a single storey extension to the side, a part single storey extension to the side and rear, changes to the roof and front and rear dormers.  It was noted that a number of schemes had been previously submitted and refused due to the impact on the adjoining property.  A number of representations had been submitted in support and against the application and the issues were detailed in the officer’s report.  Members were informed that the amendment to the roof from hip to gable and the rear dormer were covered under permitted development rights.  The first floor extension to the rear and the front dormer were also in accordance with the Council’s Householder Supplementary Planning Document (HSPD).  The Strategic Director, Regeneration confirmed that the side extension would be widened, however, there would still be a 1metre gap to the boundary hedge and the rear extension would project out by 4.8 metres, which was the same distance as the sun room on the adjoining property.  He indicated that the proposal would effect the neighbours property, but on balance it would not warrant that the application be recommended for refusal. 

An objector was present at the meeting and raised the following concerns:

·         Would the proposed front dormer be acceptable?

·         The roof of the dormer would meet the apex of the roof and the pitched roof effect would be lost.

·         The appearance of the two dwellings needed to be preserved as much as possible.

·         The symmetry of the two dwellings would be lost.

·         The proposal was not acceptable and was in stark contrast to other houses in the neighbourhood.

·         Other neighbours were in agreement that the development was not acceptable.

·         A petition had been submitted in objection to the proposal by local residents, however, those in support lived far and wide.

·         He had purchased his property because of the sun room to the rear which was used as a library.

·         The proposed scheme would cause a significant reduction in light to his sun room and have a negative impact on his home.

·         The issues had been discussed with the new owners.

In response to a comment made, the Strategic Director, Regeneration confirmed that the front dormer would require planning permission.

The applicant’s agent was present at the meeting and stated that:

·         The previous application was refused due to the two storey side extension element.

·         The submitted application was for a different extension.

·         The light in the neighbour’s sun room was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

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

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

(c) – (e) Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Allowed

(f) – (g) Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Dismissed

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

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

REQUESTS FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

(a)       44 Westgate, Shipley                                                                     Shipley

Unauthorised externally mounted roller shutter - 15/00535/ENFUNA

On 26 September 2016 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

(b)       Land at Laurel House, Woodville Road, Keighley  Keighley Central

Unauthorised change of use of the land for the siting of a container - 16/00422/ENFUNA

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers on 19 October 2016.

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

APPEALS ALLOWED

(c)       43 St Aidans Road, Baildon                                                           Baildon

Conservatory to rear - Case No: 16/03296/HOU

Appeal Ref: 16/00107/APPHOU

(d)       Harrop Farm, Lane Side, Wilsden                                      Bingley Rural

Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Case No: 15/01237/ENFCOU

Appeal Ref: 16/00023/APPENF

(e)       Harrop Farm, Lane Side, Wilsden                                      Bingley Rural

Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Case No: 15/00601/ENFUNA

Appeal Ref: 16/00024/APPENF

APPEALS DISMISSED

(f)        Harrop Farm, Lane Side, Wilsden                                      Bingley Rural

Use of natural stone to previously approved stables 14/04798/FUL and proposed static caravan on the site with electric meter box and extended access road - Case No: 15/03098/FUL

Appeal Ref: 16/00021/APPFL2

(g)       Land at Chelker House Farm and Upper White Well Farm,   Craven

            Addingham

Installation of 2 no Endurance E-4660 wind turbines - Case No: 15/02458/FUL

Appeal Ref: 16/00034/APPFL2

Resolved –

That the decisions be noted.

Action:  Strategic Director, Regeneration