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32.

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 disclosure of interest was received in the interest of clarity:

 

Councillor Abid Hussain disclosed, in respect of the item relating to Car Park, Former 18 Russell Street, Keighley (Minute 35(e)), that the site was within his Ward but he had not discussed the application.

 

Action: City Solicitor

 

 

33.

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. 

 

34.

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 12 December 2016. 

 

(Claire Tomenson - 01274 432457)          

 

 

Minutes:

There were no questions submitted by the public.

35.

APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL OR REFUSAL pdf icon PDF 412 KB

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

 

The sites concerned are:

 

(a)       11 Menston Old Lane, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley  Wharfedale

            (Approve)

(b)       17 Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley (Approve)                  Shipley

(c)        5 West View, Wells Road, Ilkley (Approve)                        Ilkley

(d)       Unit 15 The Moors Shopping Centre,                                 Ilkley

            South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley (Approve)

(e)       Car Park, Former 18 Russell Street,                Keighley Central

            Keighley (Refuse)

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Minutes:

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

 

(a)       11 Menston Old Lane, Burley in Wharfedale,        Wharfedale

            Ilkley

 

Full application for the demolition of a detached bungalow and construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated parking at 11 Menston Old Lane, Burley?in?Wharfedale, Ilkley - 16/08271/FUL

 

The Strategic Director, Regeneration gave a presentation setting out the proposals and tabled plans detailing the layout.  He reported that the application was for the demolition of a bungalow and the construction of two semi-detached properties with car parking to the front of the site in a suburban area.  A number of objections, including one from a Ward Councillor and an MP, and a petition in objection to the scheme had been submitted.  Additional comments had been received following the publication of the report from two Ward Councillors.  The Strategic Director, Regeneration explained that the properties would have three parking spaces and an integral garage.  He confirmed that the scheme would have an impact on properties to the side but not to the rear and the ridge line height of the houses would be equivalent to the dwellings opposite.  Officers believed that the development would not have a significant impact on the properties opposite and it would have a satisfactory relationship on the south side with number 15.   With regard to number 9, the new building would stand forward with an 11 metre gap between the two.  The view from number 9 would alter, however, it would not affect daylight to the property.  The Strategic Director, Regeneration stated that there was a diverse character on Menston Old Lane and within the vicinity.  The layout of properties was assorted on the side of the street in question, though there was a strong alignment on the opposite side, and the proposed development would sit behind number 15.  The new houses would be 1.3 metres higher than number 9, but there was also an assortment of heights along that side of the road.  The Strategic Director, Regeneration confirmed that the scheme would be an appropriate use of the land and recommended the application for approval.        

 

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

 

·         She lived next door and was representing other local residents.

·         They were not against the proposal, but had concerns regarding the design.

·         The proposed dwellings would be closer to the road than the existing bungalow and would be 6 metres from the road.

·         The roof line was a significant issue.

·         The proposed development would be higher than number 9.

·         Concerns had been raised regarding the siting of the building and the height line.

·         Light would be restricted at the front of the property.

·         The proposed properties would directly overlook the houses opposite.

·         The footprint was larger than the existing bungalow.

·         The view of number 9 would be restricted due to the siting of the proposed dwellings being brought forward.

·         Negative effects could be mitigated  ...  view the full minutes text for item 35.

36.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS pdf icon PDF 186 KB

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

 

(a) -(c)             Requests for Enforcement/Prosecution Action

(d) – (e)          Decisions made by the Secretary of State

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Minutes:

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

 

REQUESTS FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

 

(a)       15 Park Road, Bingley                                                                     Bingley

 

Installation of two externally mounted roller shutters, roller shutter boxes and guide rails - 16/00356/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers on 21 November 2016.

 

(b)       Land North of Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley       Keighley Central

 

Unauthorised development - 16/00531/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers on 21 November 2016.

 

(c)       Land at Lane End Farm, Gilstead Lane, Gilstead, Bingley     Bingley

 

Unauthorised use of land for the processing, storage and supply of stone and masonry products - 15/01229/ENFCOU

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers on 23 November 2016.

 

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

 

APPEALS DISMISSED

 

(d)       Bridge End, Park Mount Avenue, Baildon                                  Baildon

 

Construction of detached dwelling - Case No: 15/07336/FUL

 

Appeal Ref: 16/00104/APPFL2

 

(e)       Spring Bank House, Menston Old Lane,                            Wharfedale

Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley

                                               

Conversion and reconstruction of the existing outbuildings to form a single new residence - Case No: 16/01973/FUL

 

Appeal Ref: 16/00097/APPFL2

 

Resolved –

 

That the decisions be noted.

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Regeneration