There were no disclosures of interest.

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 24 November 2021 be signed as a correct record.

(Farzana Mughal – 07811 504164)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 24^th November 2021, 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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(Farzana Mughal – 07811 504164)

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 24 January 2022. 

                                                (Farzana Mughal – 07811 504164)

No public questions were submitted.

The Panel is asked to consider the planning applications which were

set out in (Document “G”) relating to items recommended for approval

or refusal.

The sites concerned are:

(a)  1 Briarfield Close, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8TX - 21/05574/HOU (Approve) Ilkley

(b)  70 - 72 Main Street, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DP - 21/05512/FUL – (Approve) Worth Valley

(c)  Land at Grid Ref 414347 439165 West Lane, Baildon, West Yorkshire - 21/04198/VOC (Approve) Baildon

(d)   Land to Rear of Laurel Bank, Sheriff Lane, Eldwick, Bingley, West Yorkshire - 21/04404/OUT (Approve) Bingley

(e)  Land 403553 434450 Back Leeming, Oxenhope, Keighley, West Yorkshire - 21/01571/FUL (Refuse) Worth Valley

(f)   Land to The West of Low Mill, The Old Cotton Mill, Gresley Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire - 20/05578/FUL (Refuse) Keighley Central

(g)  Land to The West of Low Mill, The Old Cotton Mill, Gresley Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire -  20/05579/LBC (Refuse) Keighley Central

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

(a)       1 Briarfield Close, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8TX

Proposal: Construction of rear extension, change to roof pitch and new dormer windows to front and rear elevations.

The Strategic Director, Place, provided a detailed overview of the planning application, showing plans and photographs of the proposal. The Panel was informed that the applicant had departed from the original scheme that was approved in 2019 and 2002.  The alterations to the plans were highlighted in the report. Notwithstanding the variations, the Senior Planning Officer stated that the modifications was not substantial or deemed to be harmful to the streetscene. Furthermore, the small balcony to the front elevation had a capacity of 2 chairs and a table. 

In response to a Member’s question, the Senior Planning Officer clarified that no other properties in the vicinity had a similar extension.

An objector including Chair of Ilkley Town Council Planning Committee were present at the meeting, and at the request of the Chair, raised a number of points, including:

·         the application was retrospective with significant changes to the previously scheme and could set a precedent for building without planning permission;

·         concerns to the ridge height, rear dormer window and the balcony allowing nearby neighbouring properties’ privacy to be invaded;

·         impact on the current surface water drainage to the cul-da-sac;

·         overlooking to adjoining property windows of the bedroom and kitchen from the balcony;

·         there was not a similar design, size or balcony to other properties in the area.

The applicant was present at the meeting, and at the request of the Chair, advised the Panel that the original scheme was not fit for purpose to make their home more energy efficient. The applicant acknowledged they should have sought prior approval and did not intentionally mislead anyone. Nonetheless, no changes had been made to the overall height to the ridge and that the approval of the balcony was given in 2019.

The Chair moved to the vote on the officer’s recommendation and it was

            Resolved:

That the application no 21/05574/HOU be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “G”).

(b)       70 - 72 Main Street, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DP

Proposal: Part retrospective application for patio, outdoor seating area and boundary fencing.

The Strategic Director, Place, provided a detailed overview of the planning application, showing plans and photographs of the proposal. Members were informed that the proposed application was for a retention of the patio and the installation of a fence on the rear wall of the outdoor area of the café.

In response to a Member’s question, the Planning Officer clarified that no restrictions would be applied to the change of use of the land if no decking was installed. The opening hours of the café was from 08:45 to 17:00 hours.

A number of objectors including a Parish Councillor were present at the meeting, and at the request of the Chair, raised a number of points, including:

·         Whilst they supported  ...  view the full minutes text for item 64.

The Panel is asked to consider other matters which are set out in

(Document “H”) relating to miscellaneous items:

(A-D) Items to note.

(E-F) Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Allowed

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Resolved:

(1)  That the Enforcement/Prosecution Action as set out in (Document “H”) be noted; and

(2)  That the decisions made by the Secretary of State as set out in (Document “H”) be noted.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)