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

Councillor Amran disclosed that he had been approached in relation to 16-18 Leylands Lane, Bradford (Minute 16(a)) and 149 Wilmer Road, Bradford (Minute 16(d)) as the applications were within his Ward, however, he had not discussed any of the matters now before the Panel for determination with any interested parties.

ACTION:       City Solicitor

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

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                                                                           (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 “E” relating to items recommended for approval or refusal.

The sites concerned are:

(a)     16-18 Leylands Lane, Bradford (Approve)           Heaton                       

(b)     16 Kingswood Terrace, Bradford (Approve)         Great Horton

(c)     The Pastures, Tong Lane, Tong, Bradford           Tong

          (Approve)

(d)     149 Wilmer Road, Bradford (Refuse)                    Heaton

(e)     27 Durham Terrace, Bradford (Refuse)                Toller  

(f)      Land at Grid Ref 413866 433641                           City

          Thornton Road, Bradford (Refuse)                       

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

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

(a)     16-18 Leylands Lane, Bradford                                        Heaton

A full application for the change of use from a nursing home (Use Class C2) to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) at 16-18 Leylands Lane, Bradford - 18/01481/FUL

The Strategic Director, Place gave a presentation setting out the proposals and tabled plans detailing the layout.  He informed Members that the building had been a nursing home and was located within a residential area with limited parking facilities and a demand for on-street parking.  The application was retrospective and proposed a change of use to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) with 15 bedrooms and a communal living space.  It was noted that the nursing home use required six car parking spaces, however, no parking had been provided and seven spaces would be needed if the building was converted into residential use.  The Strategic Director, Place stated that the Council could not control the occupants of the property and the owner would have to obtain a HMO licence, which would provide some control and could specify issues such as anti social behaviour.  He confirmed that management regulations had stronger laws and indicated that many of the concerns raised could not be dealt with by planning law, but were covered by other legislation.  The application was then recommended for approval, subject to the condition as set out in the report. 

An objector was present at the meeting and made the following points:

·         Anti-social behaviour occurred.

·         Litter was an issue.

·         There was evidence of drug taking.

·         The police had been notified of prostitution taking place.

·         Parking was an issue.

Another objector commented that:

·         Mental health workers and HGV drivers called at the house late at night.

·         The property was causing a nuisance and disturbance.

·         The residents had no confidence in the owner.

·         The owner had previously managed a nursing home which had been rated inadequate and closed.

·         The owner had not engaged with local residents.

·         The owner had been contacted on many occasions but had not resolved an issues.

·         It was an unpleasant atmosphere for residents.

·         The owner had been contacted in relation to the rubbish.

·         If granted the application should be subject to control.

A Ward Councillor was present at the meeting and raised the following issues:

·         Residents strongly objected to the proposed use and would prefer it to be a residential property.

·         Lots of families resided in the area.

·         Several complaints had been received in respect of the management of the HMO.

·         Approval of the application would cause huge issues for residents and Councillors.

·         Safety had not been taken into account.

·         The HMO on Emm Lane caused problems.

·         The effect on the local community had not been taken into consideration.

·         People living in the property were not monitored.

·         Officers should consider the wider community.

·         Several issues had been raised by residents in relation to parking.

·         Speeding was an issue  ...  view the full minutes text for item 16.

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

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

(d) – (g)          Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Allowed

(h)                   Decision made by the Secretary of State – Dismissed

                                                (Mohammed Yousuf - 01274 434605)

The Strategic Director, Place presented Document “F” and the Panel noted the following:

REQUESTS FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

(a)       204 Kensington Street, Bradford                                   Toller

Unauthorised single storey front extension - 17/00628/ENFUNA

On 17 August 2018 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice.

(b)       60 Fitzroy Road, Bradford                                               Bradford Moor

Unauthorised two-storey rear extension - 17/00925/ENFUNA

On 6 September 2018 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice. 

(c)       Former Olicana House, Chapel Street, Bradford       City

Breach of condition 2 of planning permission 16/06970/FUL - 16/00138/ENFUNA

On 4 September 2018 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of a Breach of Condition Notice. 

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

APPEALS ALLOWED

(d)       18 Duchy Avenue, Bradford                                Heaton

Extensions to side and rear and relocation of outbuilding to rear including alterations to existing levels (retrospective) - Case No: 18/00328/HOU

Appeal Ref: 18/00049/APPHOU

(e)       20 Moore Avenue, Bradford                                Wibsey

Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Case No: 16/00387/ENFAPP

Appeal Ref: 18/00043/APPENF

(f)        4 Runswick Grove, Bradford                              Wibsey

Single and two storey extensions, front and rear dormer windows and front porch - Case No: 18/00244/HOU

Appeal Ref: 18/00063/APPHOU

(g)       51 Silverhill Drive, Bradford                                Bradford Moor

Retrospective application for construction of two storey side and rear extension with front dormer, bay window, porch and rear dormer - Case No: 17/06149/HOU

Appeal Ref: 18/00031/APPHOU

APPEAL DISMISSED

(h)       19 Uplands Crescent, Bradford                         Queensbury

Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Case No: 16/00495/ENFUNA

Appeal Ref: 18/00013/APPENF

Resolved –

That the decisions be noted.

Action:           Strategic Director, Place