Councillor Riaz disclosed, in respect of the item concerning Cullingworth and District Conservative Club, 21-23 Station Road, Cullingworth (Minute 47(e)) that he was a member of the Conservative Party, had frequented the Club concerned and knew the applicant.  He therefore withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item in accordance with the Members Code of Conduct (Part 4A of the Constitution) and the Members and Officer Planning Code of Conduct (Part 4B of the Constitution).

In the interests of transparency, Councillor Miller disclosed, in respect of the item concerning Cullingworth and District Conservative Club, 21-23 Station Road, Cullingworth (Minute 47(e)) that he was a member of the Conservative Party but had not visited the Club concerned for at least three years and did not know the applicant.

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 Miller disclosed in respect of the item concerning Land to the North of Well Cottage, Black Moor Road, Oxenhope, Keighley (Minute 47(g)) that he was acquainted with the applicant but he had not discussed the matter with this individual.

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meetings held on 20 October, 23 November, 14 December 2016 and 18 January 2017 be signed as a correct record.

(Palbinder Sandhu – 01274 432269)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meetings held on 20 October, 23 November, 14 December 2016 and 18 January 2017 be signed as a correct record.

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If that request is refused, there is a right of appeal to this meeting. 

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

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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 20 March 2017. 

                                                (Palbinder Sandhu - 01274 432269)

There were no questions submitted by the public.

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

The sites concerned are:

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

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

 (a)      110 Skipton Road, Ilkley                                                   Ilkley

Construction of detached car port with office above plus associated works at 110 Skipton Road, Ilkley - 16/07296/HOU.

The Strategic Director summarised a written representation from the applicant, who was unable to attend the meeting, which stated that: he was self employed and worked at various locations dependent upon his clients; the development would allow him to re-locate from the existing office within his house; there was already an existing car parking area which had been in place for a number of years; there would be no significant impact or increase of highway use on Riverside Walk as a result of the works and that the proposed office and car port would be above an existing structure.

A Ward Councillor outlined objections to the application, as follows:

·         The access road (Riverside Walk) was very narrow and he did not believe that cars parked on it very often due to the obstruction this caused.

·         The roof lights proposed on the front elevation would be at head height and he considered there would be overlooking of properties 5, 7 and 9 Riverside Walk.  An increase in the height of the roof lights would be an improvement.

·         The right of access on Riverside Walk was a private legal matter which was for residents to resolve.

·         He considered the proposal to be an overuse of the site.

·         He believed that trees had already been removed from the site without authority.

An objector to the application put forward the following points:

·         He considered the size of the proposals would dominate Riverside Walk and be out of character.

·         The officer’s report stated that the conifer hedge between the property and   No. 7 Riverside Walk was 4 metres high, but this hedge only covered 45% of the boundary and the proposal would be an additional 3 metres higher. The development would therefore have an overbearing impact upon neighbouring residents.

·         It was questioned why the applicant didn’t appear to be subject to the same restrictions as other residents of Riverside Walk.

·         Residents would have to reverse out of Riverside Walk if vehicles parked there as it was very narrow and there would be no turning facility.

·         He believed the applicant’s statement in relation to the existing concrete hard standing having been built years ago to stabilise the rear garden area after the removal of a former dilapidated garage to be untrue.  He stated there were numerous photographs available since the development of houses on Riverside Walk to verify this.

·         Previously this garden had included a number of trees that had been removed. Consent for removal of the Ash tree on the site had been refused but branches had still been removed.

·         The drawings showed one small car and one medium car on the site but this could not be controlled.  It was considered that it would not be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.

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

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

(d)-(h)             Decisions made by the Secretary of State

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

The Panel noted the following:

REQUESTS FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

(a)       31 Westgate, Shipley                                                                    Shipley

Unauthorised externally mounted roller shutters - 16/01019/ENFUNA.

(b)       6 Edward Street, Saltaire                                                              Shipley

Unauthorised change of use from residential to a mixed use including both residential and retail use for the operation of a bakery - 15/00989/ENFCOU.

(c)        Land to the East of Long Gate, Sutton in Craven,                 Worth

            Oakworth, Keighley                                                                       Valley

Unauthorised development – 17/00053/ENFUNA

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

APPEAL ALLOWED

(d)       High Binns, Height Lane, Oxenhope, Keighley                     Worth

                                                                                                                        Valley

Barn conversion an ancillary to dwelling, minor extension of domestic curtilage, engineering works to create an underground car park within established curtilage and deposit of excavated material on adjacent field – Case No: 16/01852/FUL.

Appeal Ref: 16/00127/APPFL2.

APPEALS DISMISSED

(e)       1 Thorn Gate, Whalley Lane, Denholme, Bradford               Bingley

                                                                                                                        Rural

Change of use of agricultural building and land to residential use (C3) and associated external alterations – Case No: 16/04729/PAR.

Appeal ref:  16/00128/APPPAR.

(f)        10 The Hallows, Keighley                                                                        Keighley

                                                                                                                        Central

Appeal against Enforcement Notice – Case No:  15/00609/ENFUNA.

Appeal Ref: 16/00076/APPENF

(g)       Broad View, Hob Cote Lane, Oakworth, Keighley                Worth

                                                                                                                        Valley

Demolition of garden sheds and replacement with new garden store building – Case No: 16/05490/HOU.

Appeal Ref:  17/00002/APPHOU.

(h)       Fair Deal Beds, Unit 2, Back Prospect Place, Keighley       Keighley

                                                                                                                        Central

Appeal against Enforcement Notice – Case No: 12/00451/ENFUNA.

Appeal Ref:  16/00070/APPENF.

Action:  Strategic Director, Place