Local democracy

Decisions

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Decisions published

05/05/2021 - Wycliffe Green Space ACV ref: 4818    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is for the Director of Corporate Resources to
consider whether Wycliffe Green Space shown edged and hatched red on
plan number ACV0087 should be included in the List of Assets of Community Value or whether it should be included on the List of Land Nominated by Unsuccessful Community Nominations in accordance with Part 5 Chapter 3 of the Localism Act 2011.

Decision Maker: Director of Legal and Governance

Decision published: 08/04/2022

Effective from: 05/05/2021

Decision:

To recommend that the nomination of the property known as
Wycliffe Green Space as an Asset of Community Value be
approved.

Lead officer: Joanne Hyde


30/04/2021 - Hermit Public House ref: 4822    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is for the Director of Corporate Resources to consider whether Hermit Public House, Moor Road, Burley Woodhead, Ilkley, LS29 7AS shown edged and hatched red on plan number ACV0088 should be included on the List of Assets of Community Value or whether it should be included on the List of Land Nominated by Unsuccessful Community Nominations in accordance with Part 5 Chapter 3 of the
Localism Act 2011.

Decision Maker: Director of Legal and Governance

Decision published: 08/04/2022

Effective from: 30/04/2021

Decision:

The Director of Corporate Resources is recommended to add The Hermit Public House to the List of Assets of Community Value.

Lead officer: Joanne Hyde


28/04/2021 - MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ref: 4219    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: District Planning Panel

Made at meeting: 28/04/2021 - District Planning Panel

Decision published: 30/04/2021

Effective from: 28/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the requests for Enforcement/Prosecution Action and the decisions made by the Secretary of State as set out in Document “H” be noted.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

 


28/04/2021 - APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL OR REFUSAL ref: 4218    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: District Planning Panel

Made at meeting: 28/04/2021 - District Planning Panel

Decision published: 30/04/2021

Effective from: 28/04/2021

Decision:

1.         1 Necropolis Road, Bradford                                            Great Horton

 

Full application proposing a conversion of a single residential dwelling into three self-contained apartments at 1 Necropolis Road, Bradford.

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “G”)

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

2.         22 Oakridge Avenue, Menston, Ilkley                             Wharfedale

 

Householder planning application for a two-storey side and rear extension and part single storey rear extension. The proposals also include a hip-to-gable roof enlargement and rear dormer window at 22 Oakridge Avenue, Menston

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “G”)

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

3.         26-30 Bertram Road, Bradford                                          Manningham

 

Full Planning Application for first floor extension and raised roof ridge to existing garage building at 26 - 30 Bertram Road, Manningham.

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “G”)

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

4.      81 Hollybank Road, Bradford                                            Great Horton

 

          Full planning for a detached dwelling within the side garden area at 81 Hollybank Road, Great Horton.

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “G”)

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

5.         Back Shaw Farm 5 Back Shaw Lane Keighley            Keighley East

Conversion of barn to dwelling house with associated parking and landscaping. Land at Back Shaw Farm, 5 Back Shaw Lane, Keighley.

 

Resolved -

 

That the decision be deferred and brought back to the Planning Panel in 2 months on the understanding that:

 

1.    The applicant will submit a S106 unilateral undertaking committing to work being completed with 18 months

2.    That all items associated with the construction (that may be allowed under permitted development rights) will be removed from site on completion of the conversion work.

 

AND

 

Subject to an additional condition to those set out in the existing Officer report:

 

Condition 8 - Construction work shall only be carried out between the hours of 0730 and 1800 on Mondays to Fridays, 0730 and 1300 on Saturdays and at no time on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

6.         Land at Cliffe Lane, Baildon                                                          Baildon

 

Full planning application for the construction of 4 detached dwellings at Land At Cliffe Lane, Baildon.

 

Resolved -

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “G”)

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

 

7.         Land west of Dradishaw Road, Silsden                                     Craven

 

Full application for construction of six semi-detached dwellings on land to the west of Dradishaw Road, Silsden

 

Resolved –

 

That the decision be deferred due to discrepancies which became apparent at short notice

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

8.         15 Luis Court, Baildon                                                                    Baildon

 

Full planning application for the use of land for Alpaca trekking and as an outdoor animal welfare centre, including positioning a mobile animal shelter and reception office at Land to rear of 15 Luis Court, Baildon

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be refused for the reasons set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “G”)

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

9.         Land at High Bank Lane, Shipley                                                Shipley

 

Single storey shed to house greyhounds, 3.75m x 12.1m (retrospective). Land At High Bank Lane, Shipley

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be refused for the reasons set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “G”)

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

10.      The Old Vic, 56 Park Lane, Little Horton, Bradford    Little Horton

 

Full application proposing the refurbishment and extension of a proposed mixed use building, adding extensions and a new site  boundary wall around the perimeter of the site at the Old Vic, Park Lane, Bradford.

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be refused for the reasons set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “G”)

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

 

 


29/04/2021 - DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST ref: 4222    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford District Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 29/04/2021 - Bradford District Licensing Panel

Decision published: 29/04/2021

Effective from: 29/04/2021

Decision:

No disclosures of interest in matters under consideration were received.

 


29/04/2021 - NEW BROOK STREET DELI, 5-7 NEW BROOK STREET, ILKLEY LS29 8DQ - APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE ref: 4220    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford District Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 29/04/2021 - Bradford District Licensing Panel

Decision published: 29/04/2021

Effective from: 29/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That having considered all valid representations made by the parties to the hearing; valid written representations received during the statutory period, the published statement of licensing policy and relevant statutory guidance; the Panel grants the application subject to the following conditions:

 

a)    That the Licensee shall ensure that the external areas around the perimeter of the premises are kept clear of litter and refuse.

 

b)   No licensable activities shall take place at the premises unless or until a CCTV system (with satisfactory internal and external coverage) of a standard acceptable to and to the written satisfaction of West Yorkshire Police and the Licensing Authority has been installed at the premises.  The approved CCTV shall be maintained in good working order and used at all times the premises remain open to the public for licensable activities. Any CCTV footage shall be kept for at least 28 days and be available to the Licensing Authority or a Responsible Authority on request.

 

c)    That an appropriate proof of age policy, incorporating the principles of the “Challenge 25” Campaign be implemented; incorporating measures to ensure that any patron wishing to purchase alcohol who may reasonably appear to be under 25 years of age are asked to prove that they are at least 18 years old by displaying evidence of their identity and age in the form of a valid UK passport, new style driving licence displaying their photograph or PASS identification.

 

Reason - it is considered that the above conditions are necessary to protect children from harm; minimise public nuisance and prevent crime and disorder – Prevention of Public Nuisance; Protection of Children from Harm and Prevention of Crime and Disorder Objectives.

 

ACTION: Interim Assistant Director, Waste Fleet and Transport Service

 

FROM:

Parveen Akhtar

City Solicitor

 

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

 

Committee Secretariat Contact: Jill Bell/Jane Lythgow/Tracey Sugden, 01274 434580/432270/434287

 


29/04/2021 - YARA JAGA, 15 LAISTERIDGE LANE, BRADFOR BD7 1QU - APPLICATION FOR VARIATION TO EXTEND PERMITTED HOURS AND THE ADDITION OF LATE NIGHT REFRESHMENT OUTDOORS ref: 4223    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford District Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 29/04/2021 - Bradford District Licensing Panel

Decision published: 29/04/2021

Effective from: 29/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That having noted that the application had been amended to remove the element of late night refreshment the Panel considered all valid representations made by the parties to the hearing; valid written representations received during the statutory period, the published statement of licensing policy and relevant statutory guidance; and having listened carefully to the applicant’s representative, refuses the amended application on the grounds that, in the light of the evidence presented by the Ward Councillor, the Residents Association and an individual, it considers that the Prevention of public nuisance Objective cannot be met.

 

ACTION:        Assistant Director Waste, Fleet & Transport Services

 

 

 


29/04/2021 - CHA DONUTS, 3 FOOD COURT, INGLEBY ROAD, BRADFORD BD8 9AN - APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE ref: 4221    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford District Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 29/04/2021 - Bradford District Licensing Panel

Decision published: 29/04/2021

Effective from: 29/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That having considered all valid representations made by the parties to the hearing; valid written representations received during the statutory period, the published statement of licensing policy and relevant statutory guidance; the Panel refuses the application on the grounds that, in the light of the evidence presented by the Ward Councillor; Environmental Health officer; Bradford West Area Co-ordinator and  the Traffic and Enforcement Officer, it considers that the three following licensing Objectives cannot be met:

 

·         Prevention of crime and disorder

·         Prevention of public nuisance

·         Public safety

 

ACTION:        Assistant Director Waste, Fleet & Transport Services

 

 


22/04/2021 - REVIEW OF THE CONSTITUTION ref: 4217    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 22/04/2021 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 26/04/2021

Effective from: 22/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved-

 

(1)          That the proposed amendments to the Constitution set out in Appendices 1-3 of Document “AN” be recommended to Council for adoption and implementation subject to the inclusion that each District Appeals Panel will comprise of three Members.

 

(2)          That the City Solicitor be granted delegated authority to make consequential amendments to the Constitution as a result of any recommendations approved by Council.

 

(3)          That the City Solicitor ensures that any agreed amendments are implemented.

 

(4)       That in view of the expiry of the remote meetings regulations at the beginning of May and the court challenge referred to in 2.4 of the report, authority be delegated to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chair of this Committee to make any necessary amendments to Council Standing Orders to permit the Annual Meeting to take place safely.  

 

Action:  City Solicitor 

 

        (Michael Bowness/Linda Bailey – 01274 433541/078147 79093)

 


22/04/2021 - FORMALISATION OF WELLBEING BOARD GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS ref: 4216    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 22/04/2021 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 26/04/2021

Effective from: 22/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the changes to the name, membership and role and functions of the Board as detailed in Document “AM” be noted and that the report be recommended to Council for approval.

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Health and Wellbeing/City Solicitor

 

                                                            (James Drury – 07970 479491)

 


22/04/2021 - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION - CONTRACT STANDING ORDERS AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS ref: 4215    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 22/04/2021 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 26/04/2021

Effective from: 22/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the proposed changes to Contract Standing Orders and Financial Regulations (detailed in Document “AL”) be accepted and recommended to Council for approval to support improvements in the organisation’s financial and procurement processes and procedures.

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Corporate Services

 

                                                            (Ian Westlake – 07971 540171)

 


22/04/2021 - INTERNAL AUDIT PLAN 2021/22 ref: 4214    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 22/04/2021 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 26/04/2021

Effective from: 22/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved–

 

That the Committee reviewed and approved the Internal Audit Plan for 2021/2022 (Document “AK”).

 

Action:  Director of Finance and IT

 

                                                (Mark St Romaine – 01274 432888)

 


22/04/2021 - COMPLAINTS PERFORMANCE AND ACTIVITY REPORT 2020-2021 ref: 4213    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 22/04/2021 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 26/04/2021

Effective from: 22/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the Committee noted the performance information contained within the report (Document “AJ”) and supports the ongoing improvement actions and that a progress report be submitted to the Committee in six months time.

 

Action:  Director of Finance and IT

 

                                                                        (Harry Singh – 01274 437256)

 


22/04/2021 - EXTERNAL AUDIT PROGRESS REPORT ref: 4212    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 22/04/2021 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 26/04/2021

Effective from: 22/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the report (Document “AI”) was considered and noted.

 

                                                            (Mark Outterside – 0191 3836300)

 


22/04/2021 - EXTERNAL AUDIT - AUDIT STRATEGY MEMORANDUM 2020-2021 ref: 4211    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 22/04/2021 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 26/04/2021

Effective from: 22/04/2021

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the Audit Strategy Memorandum 2020-2021 (Document “AH”) was considered and approved.

 

                                                            (Mark Outterside – 0191 3836300)