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36.

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:

(a)  In the interest of transparency Councillor Godwin disclosed an interest in Minute 6(g) as the application was within his Ward, however, he had not disclosed any of the matters now before the Panel for determination with any interested parties.

 

(b)  In the interest of transparency Councillor Kyle Green disclosed an interest in Minute 6(f) as the application was within his Ward, however, he had not disclosed any of the matters now before the Panel for determination with any interested parties.

 

Action:  City Solicitor

37.

MINUTES

Recommended –

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2019 be signed as a correct record.

 

(Fatima Butt – 01274 432227)

 

Minutes:

MINUTES

 

That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2019 be signed as a correct record.

38.

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. 

 

(Fatima Butt – 01274 432227)

 

Minutes:

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

39.

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 24 February 2020. 

 

                                                (Fatima Butt - 01274 432227)

 

Minutes:

There were no questions submitted by the public.

40.

APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL OR REFUSAL pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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

 

The sites concerned are:

 

(a)

78 Westfield Lane, Shipley (Approve)

Windhill And Wrose

(b)

Florence House, Lawkholme Lane Business Park,  Keighley (Approve)

 

Keighley Central

(c)

Land At Bolton Road, Silsden (Approve)

Craven

(d)

12 Telford Close, Silsden (Refuse)

Craven

(e)

2 Mayfield Drive, Sandbeds, Keighley (Refuse)

Keighley East

(f)

74 Wheatley Lane, Ilkley (Refuse)

Ilkley

(g)

Former 51 Broster Avenue, Keighley (Refuse)

Keighley West

 

 

 

                                                            (Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Minutes:

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

 

(a)       78 Westfield Lane, Shipley                                  Windhill and Wrose

 

Demolition of existing detached dwelling and construction of 5 detached houses at 78 Westfield Lane, Wrose, Shipley – 19/04644/FUL.

 

The Strategic Director, Place gave a presentation setting out the proposals and tabled plans detailing the layout.  He provided an appraisal of the application and informed Members that this previously developed site comprised a largish plot, (0.17 hectares) currently occupied by a two-storey stone-built house (No 78) which was set centrally within the land in an elevated position fronting Westfield Lane. The garden areas that surrounded the house had largely been cleared of vegetation. Stone outbuildings were sited to the northern corner against the boundaries with some neighbouring residential properties. A private access track existed between the western side of the land and No 74 Westfield Lane. This lead up to a disused reservoir site and was understood to have been a maintenance access for Yorkshire Water. A drive access to the house was currently provided between gate piers in the south east corner. Stone walls defined the boundaries to the north east and north-west edges of the site. Levels rose up from Westfield Lane towards the rear of the site. The area was residential in character with a mix of property types and styles. A relatively recent infill, detached dwelling lay to the south west. Semi-detached, two storey properties were sited to the south-east and the north-west, with dormer bungalows across Westfield Lane.

 

It was reported that letters/emails had been received by 10 individuals in objection and 14 in support on the application. The objectors concerns included that the proposal would be overdevelopment of the site; the proposed dwellings were too close to site boundaries and would lead to a loss of light for neighbouring property; the proposed dwellings would overlook neighbouring property; the proposal would lead to an increase in traffic and on street parking that would exacerbate existing problems on Westfield Lane; a number of trees had been removed from the site; construction traffic would cause problems with the surrounding road network; the proposal would cause problems for the local drainage network; the existing house was a local landmark and should not be demolished.

 

Members were informed that the comments in support of the proposal included that the proposal would deliver new family homes into the area and contribute to the local community; the current house on the site was out dated and out of character with surrounding more modern properties; the proposal would make more efficient use of a large site and deliver more family homes; the proposal would remove an outdated, derelict house and outbuildings.

It was reported that recommendation 4 of the conditions of approval needed to be amended to state that the development shall not be occupied until details of a scheme for separate foul and surface water drainage, including any existing sewers, culverts,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

41.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS pdf icon PDF 54 KB

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

 

(a-b)    Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Allowed

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

 

                                                            (Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Minutes:

The Panel was asked to consider other matters which were set out in Document “N” relating to the following miscellaneous items:

 

(a-b)    Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Allowed

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

 

 

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

 

Appeals Allowed

 

ITEM No.

WARD

LOCATION

 

(a)

Worth Valley

Land At  Bingley Road Keighley

 

Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Material Change of Use - Case No: 17/00412/ENFUNA

 

Appeal Ref: 18/00129/APPENF

 

(b)

Worth Valley

Land At Bingley Road Keighley

 

Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Portal Frame Building - Case No: 17/00667/ENFUNA

 

Appeal Ref: 18/00128/APPENF

 

 

Appeals Dismissed

 

ITEM No.

WARD

LOCATION

 

(c)

Bingley

1 Priestthorpe Hall Park Road Bingley BD16 4EA

 

Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Case No: 17/00878/ENFUNA

 

Appeal Ref: 18/00162/APPENF

 

(d)

Worth Valley

14 Goodley Colne Road Oakworth Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 7PD

 

Replace rotting external doors (x2) and windows (x13) - Case No: 19/01071/LBC

 

Appeal Ref: 19/00119/APPLB2

 

(e)

Craven

36 High Street Steeton With Eastburn West Yorkshire BD20 6NT

 

Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Case No: 18/00802/ENFUNA

 

Appeal Ref: 19/00102/APPENF

 

(f)

Ilkley

51 Wyvil Crescent Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8ND

 

Part two and single storey rear extension - Case No: 19/01917/HOU

 

Appeal Ref: 19/00094/APPHOU

 

(g)

Craven

Land At Grid Ref 404072 445066 Keighley Road Silsden West Yorkshire 

 

New caravan and cabin park - Case No: 18/04940/MAF

 

Appeal Ref: 19/00115/APPFL2