There were no disclosures of interest.

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 30 September 2021 be signed as a correct record.

(Farzana Mughal – 07811 504164)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 30^th September 2021, be signed as a correct record.

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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 22^nd November 2021. 

                                                (Farzana Mughal – 07811 504164)

No public questions were submitted.

The Panel is asked to consider the planning applications which were

set out in Document “E” relating to items recommended for approval

or refusal.

The sites concerned are:

(a)  12 Grange Grove, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5AQ - 21/04361/HOU – (Approve) - Keighley East

(b)  13 Cavendish Drive, Eldwick, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 3BT - 21/03853/HOU – (Approve) - Bingley

(c)  25 Branshaw Grove, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 6NH - 21/03790/HOU – (Approve) – Keighley West

(d)  Land 403553 434450 Back Leeming, Oxenhope, Keighley, West Yorkshire - 21/01571/FUL – (Approve) – Worth Valley

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

(f)   101 Harecroft, Haworth Road, Wilsden, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 0BX - 21/03897/HOU – (Refuse) – Bingley Rural

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

The Chair advised that the order of the agenda would be considered as follows: items, C, D, B, E and A.  For the purpose of the minutes, items were minuted in the order they appeared in the published agenda.

 (a)      12 Grange Grove, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD20 5AQ

Proposal: Householder application for demolition of conservatory and construction of two-storey rear extension at 12 Grange Grove, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD20 5AQ.

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 proposal was not deemed to be harmful to the overlooking or overshadowing to the neighbouring properties.

Members noted that an objection had been received expressing their concerns in relation to the excessive size of the extension and the impact of light which would have a detriment impact to the living conditions and the amenity of the residents at 14 Grange Grove, Keighley.

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

Resolved:

That the application no 21/04361/HOU be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “E”).

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(b)       13 Cavendish Drive, Eldwick, Bingley, BD16 3BT

Proposal: Householder application for two-storey side and single-storey rear extensions at 13 Cavendish Drive, Eldwick, Bingley, BD16 3BT.

The Strategic Director, Place,provided a detailed overview of the planning application, showing plans and photographs of the proposal. It was noted that no objections had been received in relation to the extension to the rear to the property, however, an objection had been received from a Parish Council on the grounds of loss of space between the dwelling and the adjacent dwelling.

Members noted that the application had previously been refused relating to design issues, subsequently amendments had been received with the width of the two-storey side extension had been reduced which would provide a 0.7-metres gap to the side boundary.

In response to a Member’s questions, the Senior Planning Officer stated that other proprieties in the area provided a 1.7-metres gap and that the SPD guideline states a 1.0-metres gap to be pertinent.  

Members noted that the proposed extension would result in loss of car parking space, however, this would have no detrimental impact to the neighbours.

Councillor Geoff Winnard had registered to speak, and at the request of the Chair, addressed the Panel the concern to the neighbouring property in relation to loss of sunlight. The resident benefitted from day and sun light in and around her home as she was visually impaired.

In the ensuing debate, Members’ raised a number of points and in response to Members’ questions and comments, the Senior Planning Officer confirmed that the proposed development was not considered to be visually harmful or loss of daylight to neighbouring immunity and that the exiting gap between the two properties was 3.5 metress.

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

Resolved:

That the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 58.

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Resolved –

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

Action: Strategic Director, Place