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Decisions published

19/09/2019 - CHAIR'S HIGHLIGHT REPORT ref: 3162    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Decision published: 24/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved-

 

(1)     That Board members acknowledge the breadth of work taking place across the many themes and disciplines that are contributing to supporting the wellbeing of the people of the district and approve the Annual Progress report for the District Plan.

 

(2)     That in relation to the Bradford District Plan – Where the Health and Wellbeing Board feel that particular areas of work highlighted in the progress report need greater focus or more cross partnership coordination, that officers and relevant Partnerships be tasked to take action as appropriate.

 

(3)     That the Executive Commissioning Board and Integrated Change Board updates be noted.

 

(Sadia Hussain – 01274 435872)

 

 


19/09/2019 - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (CAMHS) ref: 3161    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Decision published: 24/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)  That a progress report of the review commissioned of Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services be provided in January 2020, to include information about the level of support provided to young people.

 

(2)  That the whole system approach to children’s mental health and wellbeing as described be endorsed by the Board.

 

(3)  That the establishment of a Young Persons Mental Health Board be endorsed and that the requirement to ensure the voice of the child is heard also be endorsed.

 

(Sadia Hussain – 01274 435872)


19/09/2019 - ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM IN ADULTS ref: 3160    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Decision published: 24/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the update be noted and a future report include details on the issues of :-

·         The recruitment and training of specialist staff.

·         Ensuring that there is local access to Autism Assessment Services for the residents of Bradford.

 

                                                                        (Claire Smart – 01274 237711)

 

 


19/09/2019 - AUTISM ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ref: 3159    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Decision published: 24/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the update around the process and progress of work being undertaken to address the length of wait for autism assessment and diagnosis for Children and Young People be noted and the following points in particular be followed up and reported on at a future meeting:-

·         The systems issue of the length of time to commission

·         The production of a timeline for transitioning to the new model of provision.

·         An explanation of the support that is provided while a young person is on the waiting list.

·         The establishment of focus groups to support the proposed changes to Autism Services.

·         The statistical information on the fluctuations in need to be provided to all Board Members.

 

                                                            (Ruth Hayward – 01274 237714)

 


19/09/2019 - PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE WORK OF THE CHILDREN'S TRUST IN 2018/19 AND THE PROPOSALS FOR THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FROM 2019/20 ref: 3158    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Decision published: 24/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

          Resolved-

 

(1)  That the Board formally accepts the reporting line from the Children’s System Board to the Health and Wellbeing Board.

 

(2)  That the Health and Wellbeing Board formally agrees to change the name of the Children’s Trust to the Children’s System Board and that Terms of Reference and paperwork be changed to reflect this.

 

(3)  That the decision making of the Trust be operated within the principles of subsidiarity, bearing in minds the scheme of delegation of both the Children’s System Board and the Health and Wellbeing Board.

 

(4)  That the refreshed governance of the Children’s System Board be accepted by the Health and Wellbeing Board and put into operation from October 2019.

 

(5)  That joint resourcing for supporting the Children’s System Board be considered.

 

(6)  That the revised Terms of Reference and work plan of the Children’s System Board be submitted to the Health and Wellbeing Board prior to January 2020 for ratification.

 

(7)  That the Health and Wellbeing Board notes the work undertaken by the Children’s System Board.

 

                                                                        (Jenny Cryer – 02714 434333)

 

 

 


18/09/2019 - MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ref: 3138    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Area Planning Panel (Keighley and Shipley)

Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Area Planning Panel (Keighley and Shipley)

Decision published: 24/09/2019

Effective from: 18/09/2019

Decision:

REQUEST FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

 

 

(a)       Jay Street, Keighley                                              Keighley Central

 

Without planning permission, the change of use of the land for the siting of a metal container - 19/00436/ENFCOU

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice to seek to rectify the breach of planning control on 15 August 2019.

 

 

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

 

APPEAL ALLOWED

 

(b)       Bents House, Hallas Bridge, Hallas Lane,       Bingley Rural

Cullingworth, Bingley

 

Conversion of existing garage and barn to provide extended living space for the adjoining house (Bents House), along with single storey extension to north elevation - Case No: 18/05432/HOU

 

Appeal Ref: 19/00033/APPHOU

 

 

APPEALS DISMISSED

 

(c)       17 Longwood View, Bingley                               Bingley

 

Two-storey rear extension, roof alterations and conversion of building to create one additional dwelling, car parking and access - Case No: 18/04970/FUL

 

Appeal Ref: 19/00065/APPFL2

 

 

(d)       2 Longwood Avenue, Bingley                            Bingley

 

Detached dwelling - Case No: 18/04075/FUL

 

Appeal Ref: 19/00067/APPFL2

 

 

(e)       Plot 2, 37 - 39 Highfield Lane, Keighley            Keighley Central

 

Change of use to a mixed use to include retail, the sale of cold and hot foods to takeaway with some seating for consumption on the premises plus extraction flue - Case No: 19/00068/FUL

 

Appeal Ref: 19/00047/APPFL2

 

 

(f)        Springs Farm, Enfield Side Road,                     Worth Valley

Haworth, Keighley

 

Part demolish rear wall and construct single storey extension - Case No: 18/02524/HOU

 

Appeal Ref: 18/00157/APPHOU

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)


18/09/2019 - APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL OR REFUSAL ref: 3137    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Area Planning Panel (Keighley and Shipley)

Made at meeting: 18/09/2019 - Area Planning Panel (Keighley and Shipley)

Decision published: 24/09/2019

Effective from: 18/09/2019

Decision:

(a)       7 Westcliffe Avenue, Baildon                              Baildon

 

Full application for construction of a two storey detached dwelling on land at 7 Westcliffe Avenue, Baildon - 19/01546/FUL

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report with the inclusion of the following additional condition:

 

Additional Condition:

Before the dwelling is brought into use, a vehicle turning area shall be laid out, hard surfaced and drained within the site, and this shall be retained whilst ever the dwelling is in use.

 

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to accord with Policy DS4 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(b)       78 Bradford Road, Shipley                                  Shipley

 

Householder Application for proposed front and rear dormer windows, with a part two and single storey rear extension at 78 Bradford Road, Shipley - 19/02972/HOU

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(c)       9 Yew Croft, Kings Road, Ilkley                          Ilkley

 

A Variation of Condition application in respect of Condition 3 of permission 19/01082/HOU.

 

The amendment is to allow a lower cill height for two windows at second floor level on the side elevations of the approved extension at 9 Yew Croft, Kings Road, Ilkley - 19/02425/VOC

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(d)       96 Kings Road, Ilkley                                            Ilkley

 

Householder planning application for a two storey side and rear extension reducing to single storey to the side. The proposal also includes a front porch and front garage extension and other ancillary works including an extension to the paved driveway and works to raise the level of the rear garden at 96 Kings Road, Ilkley - 19/02147/HOU

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(e)       Keepers Barn, Ridge Lane, Silsden                  Craven

 

Householder application for a single storey rear extension and an outbuilding for use as an indoor swimming pool (retrospective) Keepers Barn, Ridge Lane, Silsden - 19/01774/HOU

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reason set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(f)        Airedale Barn, Bradford Road, Sandbeds,      Keighley East

            Keighley

 

Full application for the construction of a three bedroom house utilising the existing access and garage at Airedale Barn, Bradford Road, Sandbeds, Keighley - 19/02954/FUL

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be refused for the reason set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)


19/09/2019 - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR A COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW FOR A NEW LOCAL COUNCIL IN THE SHIPLEY WARD ref: 3146    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved-

 

(1)       That the Terms of Reference highlighted in Appendix 1 to Document “Q” for a Community Governance Review for a proposed new Local Council in Shipley be approved subject to any amendments required by the Committee.

 

(2)       That the Committee authorise officers to conduct the Community Governance Review in accordance with the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 and the statutory guidance which relates to it.

 

(3)       That the consultation that takes place includes detailed information on the roles, finances and responsibilities of Local Councils in line with recent consultations undertaken for proposed Parish/Town Councils.

 

Action:           City Solicitor

 

                                                            (Damian Fisher – 01274 437062)

 

 


19/09/2019 - TREASURY MANAGEMENT MID YEAR REVIEW UP TO 31 AUGUST 2019 ref: 3145    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the report be noted and referred to Council on the 15 October 2019 for adoption.

 

Action:           Director of Finance

 

                                                            (David Willis – 01274 432361)

 


19/09/2019 - CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS UNIT - ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION ref: 3144    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the performance information contained within Document “O” be noted.

 

                        (Tracey Banfield/Harry Singh – 01274 434794/437256)

 

 


19/09/2019 - EXTERNAL AUDIT'S ANNUAL AUDIT LETTER FOR THE 2018/19 AUDIT OF THE CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL (INCLUDING THE WEST YORKSHIRE PENSION FUND) ref: 3143    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the Annual Audit Letter for 2018/19 be noted.

 

                                                            (Mark Dalton – 0113 3945316)

 


19/09/2019 - MINUTES OF WEST YORKSHIRE PENSION FUND (WYPF) LOCAL PENSION BOARD HELD ON 26 MARCH 2019 ref: 3142    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the minutes of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Local Pension Board held on 26 March 2019 were considered.

 

                                                (Caroline Blackburn – 01274 434523)

 


19/09/2019 - MINUTES OF WEST YORKSHIRE PENSION FUND (WYPF) INVESTMENT ADVISORY PANEL HELD ON 25 JULY 2019 ref: 3141    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the minutes of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Investment Advisory Panel held on 25 July 2019 were considered.

 

                                                (Rodney Barton – 01274 432317)

 


19/09/2019 - EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC ref: 3140    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 19/09/2019 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/09/2019

Effective from: 19/09/2019

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the public be excluded from the meeting during the

consideration of the items relating to minutes of the West

Yorkshire Pension Fund Investment Advisory Panel meeting

held on 25 July 2019 because the information to be considered is exempt information within paragraph 3 (Financial or Business Affairs) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.  It is also considered that it is in the public interest to exclude public access to this item.

 


17/09/2019 - WYKE ROSE, 435 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, WYKE, BRADFORD, ref: 3139    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford District Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 17/09/2019 - Bradford District Licensing Panel

Decision published: 17/09/2019

Effective from: 17/09/2019

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 licence be revoked.

 

Reason – There has been a failure to comply with the licensing conditions and as a result failure to meet the licensing objectives of:-

 

·         The prevention of crime and disorder

·         The prevention of public nuisance

 

The Panel is not confident that management would take the appropriate steps to address the concerns raised by the Council’s Environmental Health Department and the Police to implement the required changes to satisfy the licensing objectives.

 

(Tracy McLuckie – 01274 432240)


10/09/2019 - MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ref: 3115    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Area Planning Panel (Bradford)

Made at meeting: 10/09/2019 - Area Planning Panel (Bradford)

Decision published: 12/09/2019

Effective from: 10/09/2019

Decision:

REQUESTS FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

 

(a)       41 - 43 Stony Lane, Bradford                              Eccleshill     

 

White cladding material installed to the front elevation of the property, for which planning permission had not been granted - 16/00257/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice on 22 July 2019.

 

(b)       45 Stony Lane, Bradford                                      Eccleshill

 

Unauthorised raised timber decking, canopy structure, outbuilding and gates - 18/00721/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice on 31 July 2019.

 

Resolved –

 

That the decisions be noted.

 

Action:          Strategic Director, Place

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

 


10/09/2019 - APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL OR REFUSAL ref: 3114    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Area Planning Panel (Bradford)

Made at meeting: 10/09/2019 - Area Planning Panel (Bradford)

Decision published: 12/09/2019

Effective from: 10/09/2019

Decision:

(a)     204 Moore Avenue, Bradford                                            Great Horton

 

A householder planning application for the construction of two storey side extension with garage, and front and rear dormer windows at 204 Moore Avenue, Bradford - 19/02743/HOU

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(b)     246-250 Manningham Lane, Bradford                             Manningham

 

Change of use of upper floors from vacant offices to five flats (Class C3) and associated works at 246-250 Manningham Lane, Bradford.  Initially the proposal was to create six flats however; amended plans were received on 6 August 2019 that reduced the number from six to five - 19/02633/FUL

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(c)     5 Elmwood Place, Fagley Road, Bradford                     Eccleshill

 

Outline planning application for a residential development consisting of a detached dwelling with all matters reserved on land to the rear of 5 Elmwood Place, Fagley Road, Bradford - 19/02133/OUT

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(d)     5 Grouse Moor Lane, Queensbury, Bradford                Queensbury

 

This is a householder application for a single storey rear extension at 5 Grouse Moor Lane, Queensbury, Bradford - 19/02628/HOU

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(e)       2 Idle Road, Bradford                                            Bolton & Undercliffe

 

Change of use from store to bakery and shop (A1) and extension to front at 2 Idle Road, Bradford - 19/02671/FUL

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the following reason:

 

That the creation of a shop is not considered to generate additional traffic movements, parking and delivery requirements, which will exacerbate highway safety issues. 

 

And that the application be subject to the following conditions:

 

(i)         The use of the premises shall be restricted to the hours from 08:00 to 20:00.

 

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of neighbouring residents and to accord with Policy DS5 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document.

 

(ii)        The development hereby permitted shall be constructed using external facing and roofing materials to match the existing building as is specified on the submitted application.

 

Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials in the interests of visual amenity and to accord with Policies DS1 and DS3 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document.

 

Footnote: This permission relates only to those external alterations shown on the approved plans. Any other external changes including fume extraction, shutters and signage will require further planning and advertisement consent.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(f)        516 Thornton Road, Bradford                                        Toller

 

Full application for installation of three rear extract flues to rear (Retrospective) at 516 Thornton Road, Bradford - 19/02979/FUL

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be refused for the reason set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)