Resolved –

 

1.    That the work undertaken by the Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team during the year 2019 which has contributed to addressing Community Safety priorities within the Ward Plans for the Keighley Area be noted.

 

2.    That the positive partnership working to address crime and community safety between the Police, Elected Members, Parish and Town Councils, Bradford Council Officers, community organisations, volunteers and residents within the Keighley Area be noted. 

 

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Corporate

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place

 

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

 

Appeals Allowed

 

ITEM No.	WARD	LOCATION
(a)	Worth Valley	Land At  Bingley Road Keighley   Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Material Change of Use - Case No: 17/00412/ENFUNA   Appeal Ref: 18/00129/APPENF
(b)	Worth Valley	Land At Bingley Road Keighley   Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Portal Frame Building - Case No: 17/00667/ENFUNA   Appeal Ref: 18/00128/APPENF

 

Appeals Dismissed

 

ITEM No.		WARD		LOCATION
(c)		Bingley		1 Priestthorpe Hall Park Road Bingley BD16 4EA   Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Case No: 17/00878/ENFUNA   Appeal Ref: 18/00162/APPENF
(d)		Worth Valley		14 Goodley Colne Road Oakworth Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 7PD   Replace rotting external doors (x2) and windows (x13) - Case No: 19/01071/LBC   Appeal Ref: 19/00119/APPLB2
(e)		Craven		36 High Street Steeton With Eastburn West Yorkshire BD20 6NT   Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Case No: 18/00802/ENFUNA   Appeal Ref: 19/00102/APPENF
(f)		Ilkley		51 Wyvil Crescent Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 8ND   Part two and single storey rear extension - Case No: 19/01917/HOU   Appeal Ref: 19/00094/APPHOU
(g)		Craven		Land At Grid Ref 404072 445066 Keighley Road Silsden West Yorkshire    New caravan and cabin park - Case No: 18/04940/MAF   Appeal Ref: 19/00115/APPFL2
				(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

 

 

 

(a)       78 Westfield Lane, Shipley                                  Windhill and Wrose

 

Demolition of existing detached dwelling and construction of 5no. detached houses at 78 Westfield Lane, Wrose, Shipley – 19/04644/FUL.

 

Resolved-

 

(1)       That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report subject to Condition 4 being amended as follows:

 

The development shall not be occupied until details of a scheme for separate foul and surface water drainage, including any existing sewers, culverts, land drains and any balancing works or off-site works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason:  To ensure proper drainage of the site to accord with policy EN7 of the Core Strategy.

 

(2)       That an additional condition be added to require that all hardstandings within the development have a permeable surface.

 

            Reason:  To reduce surface water run-off from the site.

 

(3)       That the precise wording of the above resolution be delegated to the Assistant Director, Transportation, Design and Planning.

 

Reason:

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(b)       Florence House, Lawkholme Lane Business Park, Keighley        Keighley

                                                                                                                                    Central

 

Full application for change of use of part of an adopted highway to private curtilage including installation of palisade fencing and electric gates. Florence House, Lawkholme Lane Business Park Keighley – 19/04275/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)       Land at Bolton Road, Silsden                                                     Craven

 

Full application for the construction of bungalow and car space and new Bitmac surfacing and drainage to parts of unadopted back and side streets at land behind Bolton Road, Silsden – 19/05189/FUL.

 

Resolved-

 

That the application be deferred for further investigation to establish the position and extent of culverts or watercourses under or near the site, and to require amendments to the parking space layout.

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Place

 

(d)       12 Telford Close, Silsden                                                             Craven

 

Outline application for residential development of one detached dwelling requesting consideration of access, appearance and landscaping at 12 Telford Close Silsden – 19/04921/OUT.

 

Resolved-

 

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

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Place

 

(e)       2 Mayfield Drive, Sandbeds, Keighley                          Keighley East

 

Householder application for the construction of two-storey extensions to the side and rear of 2, Mayfield Drive, Sandbeds, Keighley - 19/04154/HOU.

 

Resolved-

 

That the application be withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Place

 

(f)        74 Wheatley Lane, Ilkley                                                   Ilkley

 

A planning application for the demolition of an existing garage and construction of a new two storey garage to house three vehicles and form a one bedroomed annexe on the first floor at 74 Wheatley Lane, Ilkley - 19/01115/HOU.

 

Resolved-

 

That the application be withdrawn at the request of the applicant.

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Place

(g)       Former 51 Broster Avenue, Keighley                           Keighley West

 

Full planning application for the construction of two x two-bedroom flats above existing single storey convenience store at 51 Broster Avenue Keighley - 19/04900/FUL.

 

Resolved-

 

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

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Place

 

                                                            (Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

Northern Power Grid reported verbally to update the Committee on the plans for Phase 2 of essential works in the Bradford District.

 

No resolution was passed on this item.

 

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the Bradford West Area Committee approves the       programmes of Casualty Reduction schemes for 2020/21 and    2021/22 listed in Appendix 1 subject to further assessment of the      item in respect of Cockin Lane/Chat Hill/Low Lane and      consideration of Green End/The Avenue as a possible substitute            scheme.

 

(2)       That the Bradford West Area Committee approves the proposed           programmes of Traffic Management Measures for 2020/21 and          2021/22 listed in Appendices 2 & 3 subject to the inclusion of 329      Thornton Road in the approved Traffic Regulation Order list.

 

(3)       That any Traffic Regulation Orders, or any legal procedures linked       to the processing of traffic calming measures or pedestrian           crossing facilities which are necessary to implement the chosen   schemes be approved for processing and advertising subject to           the scheme details being agreed with the Local Ward Members.

 

(4)       That any valid objections to the advertised Traffic Regulation     Orders, traffic calming or pedestrian facilities be submitted to this         Area Committee for consideration or in the event of there being   no valid objections the Traffic Regulation Orders be sealed and             implemented and the traffic calming or pedestrian facilities be      implemented as advertised.

 

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

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:

                                               

(1)  That CCTV be provided at the premises in the form of a recordable system, capable of providing pictures of evidential quality in all lighting conditions. Cameras to encompass all ingress and egress to the premises and all areas where the sale/supply of alcohol occurs. Equipment must be maintained in good working order, be correctly time and date stamped, be kept for a period of 28 days and be available to responsible authorities on request.

 

(2)  That all staff, including temporary staff, be fully trained in the Licensing Objectives and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of them. All training to be documented and the documentation be made available for inspection by Responsible Authorities. Refresher training to be completed every 12 months from initial training.

 

(3)  That the exemption under the Live Music Act 2012, in respect of live music provided between the hours of 8am to 11 pm be dis-applied.

 

(4)  That satisfactory noise attenuation measures shall be undertaken (including the fitting of noise limiters and suitable ventilation) and be approved by the Licensing Authority, in consultation with Environmental Health.

 

 

Reason: It is considered that the above conditions are necessary to minimise noise disturbance to nearby residents and to deter potential crime and disorder – prevention of public nuisance and prevention of crime and disorder objectives.

 

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       REVENUE ESTIMATES 2020/21

 

1.1

(a)       That the Base Revenue Forecast of £378.080m for 2020/21 be approved as set out in Council Document “R”.

 

(b)      That the recurring pressures and investment proposals of £8.559m in 2020/21 beapproved.

 

(c)       That the non-recurring pressures and investment proposals of £7.798m in 2020/21 be approved.

 

(d)      That the additional service savings and additional income of £0.330m in 2020/21 beapproved.

 

(e)       That the prior agreed savings be noted and the amendment to previous budget decisions totalling £3.030m in 2020/21be approved.

 

(f)        That it be noted that within the revenue budget there is a net use of £0.769m in revenue reserves in 2020/21.

 

(g)      That the service savings proposals for 2020/21 be approved, requiring the Chief Executive, Strategic Directors and Directors to take necessary action during 2019/20 to ensure those savings are fully achievable for 2020/21.

 

(h)      That the comments of Director of Finance set out in Executive Document “BD” on the robustness of the estimates and the adequacy of reserves taking account of the recommendations made at 1.1(a) to (g) above benoted.

 

(i)        That an additional earmarked reserve of £0.7m for New Projects is created. This new earmarked reserve will be funded from a reduction in the amounts set aside within the Risk and Transition earmarked reserve. The new projects relate to:

 

·         Parks and Open Spaces £0.5m.

 

·         Libraries equipment, such as flexible shelving £0.2m

 

 

1.2         PROPOSED COUNCIL TAX2020/21

 

              That it be noted that the projected council tax base and expenditure forecasts outlined in Document “R” together with the 2020/21 resources and the budget variations approvedat 1.1 aboveproduce aproposed BandD counciltax of £1,427.86 for 2020/21.

 

1.3         PAYMENT DATES FOR COUNCIL TAX AND NATIONALNON-DOMESTIC RATES

 

              That the first instalment date for payment of National Non-Domestic Rates and Council Tax shall be specified by the s151Officer.

 

1.4         DELEGATION TOOFFICERS

 

              That for the avoidance of doubt and without prejudice to any of the powers contained in Article 14 of Part 2 of the Council's Constitution on the Function of Officers, the s151 Officer shall have full delegated powers to act on behalf of the Council on all matters relating to the Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Accounts Receivable Debtors including (without prejudice to the generality of the delegation) entry into any business rate pilot, assessments, determinations, recovery, enforcement and, in accordance with the statutory scheme, full delegated powers to act on behalf of the Council with regard to all aspects of the granting of Discretionary and Hardship Rate Relief to qualifyingratepayers.

 

1.5         PREPARATION OFACCOUNTS

 

(a)       That in preparing the Final Accounts for 2019/20, the s151 Officer be empowered to take appropriate steps to secure the best advantage for the Council's financialposition.

 

(b)      That the s151 Officer be empowered to deal with items which involve the transfer of net spending between the financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21 in a manner which secures the best advantage for the Council's financial position.

 

(c)       That the s151 Officer report any action taken in pursuance of 1.5(a) and 1.5 (b) above when reporting on the Final Accounts for 2019/20.

 

1.6         COUNCIL TAX REQUIREMENT2020/21

 

(a)       That the council tax base figures for 2020/21 calculated by the Executive at its meeting on 7 January 2020 in respect of the whole of the Council’s area and individual parish and town council areas benoted.

 

(b)      That the only special items for 2020/21 under Section 35 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 are local parish and town council precepts and no expenses are to be treated as special expenses under Section 35(1) (b) of that Act.

 

(c)       That the Council Tax Requirement, excluding parish and town council precepts, be calculated asfollows:

 

 

 

(d)       That the precepts of parish and town councils are noted and the resulting basic council tax amounts for particular areas of the Council be calculated as follows:

 

 

 

          (e)     That the council tax amounts for dwellings in different valuation bands in respect of the Council’s budget requirement, taking into account parish and town council precepts applicable to only part of the Council’s area, be calculated as follows,

 

 

 

(f)     That it be noted that for the year 2020-21 the Police and Crime Commissioner and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority (WYFRA) have indicated the following precepts (*WYFRA precept is provisional and still to be confirmed).

 

(g)  That having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts at (e) and (f) above, the Council set the following amounts of council tax for 2020-21 in each of the categories of dwellings shown below:

 

 

(h)       That Council notes the movement in Band D equivalent charges for 2020-21 over 2019-20 as set out in the table below.

 

 

(2)       ALLOCATION OF THE SCHOOLS BUDGET 2020/21 FINANCIAL YEAR

 

2.1      That the proposals from the Schools Forum for the allocation of the 2020/21 DSG as set out in Executive Document “BB” be accepted and approved.

 

2.2      That the adoption of the new Banded Model for the allocation of EHCP top up funding to schools and providers from the High Needs Block be approved.

 

2.3      That the total amount of £586.602m to be appropriated in respect of all schools covered by the Bradford Scheme for the Local Management of Schools, so as to establish the Individual Schools Budget for 2020/21 be approved.

 

(3)       CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN 2020-21 TO 2023-24

 

3.1       That the 2020-24 Capital Investment Plan be approved. Commitments against reserve schemes and contingencies can only be made after a business case has been assessed by Project Appraisal Group and approved by Executive.

 

3.2       Specific approval is given regarding the 2020-21 Capital Strategy set out in Section B of this report.

 

3.3       Delegated authority is given to Section 151 Officer to repay debt on an annuity basis, for chosen properties purchased during or after 2018-19. Delegated authority could only be exercised if two conditions are met: the asset retains or increases its value; the return from the capital scheme is sufficient to repay the capital sum invested.

 

3.4       Repayment of debt from giving loans to external organisations can be aligned with the loan repayment schedule. This is dependent on two conditions: that the capital scheme is self-financing; there is reasonable assurance that the loan repayment schedule will be followed.

 

3.5       The proposed 2020-21 MRP policy set out in Appendix 1b to Executive Document “BC” be approved, including the specific changes compared to the current policy (as set out in paragraphs 27.3 and 27.4).

 

3.6       The Flexible Use of Capital Receipts Strategy is approved.

 

3.7       Specific approval be given for the following capital expenditure schemes:

 

·         £2m 2020-21 Property Programme to maintain Council assets.

·         £0.203m for works to Depots to allow a relocation of Parks and Street Cleansing Staff.

 

(4)     2020/21 BUDGET PROPOSALS AND FORECAST RESERVES – SECTION 151 OFFICER’S ASSESSMENT

 

4.1      That Members had regard to the report (Executive Document “BD”) in setting the budget, and in particular note the conclusions that:

 

• the estimates presented to Council are sufficiently robust

 

• the reserves are adequate for the 2020/21 proposed budget

 

·         the projected corporate reserves, on current estimates, are adequate in the medium term, subject to the implementation of the rest of the proposed financial plan and identification of further proposals to mitigate the projected structural gap of £11.860m.

 

4.2      As with all budgets there is the potential for amendments to be proposed/agreed which could change the overall package of proposals. In that respect, it should be highlighted that this statement would be amended or added to if a decision was proposed that lead to the Council’s reserves falling below their recommended level. In addition, any other amendments would be considered against the scale of the overall budget and depending upon the extent and nature, may result in a revised statement.

 

(5)       CONSULTATION FEEDBACK AND EQUALITY ASSESSMENTS ON NEW PROPOSALS IN THE COUNCIL BUDGET FOR 2020/21

 

That in accordance with Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, Council had regard to the information contained in Executive Document “AR”, appendices, equality assessments, addendum presented to the Executive on 4 February 2020, further addendum and additional consultation feedback presented to the Executive on 18 February 2020 when considering the Executive’s recommendations to Council on budget proposals for 2020-21.

 

ACTION:       Director of Finance

Resolved –

 

(1)       That Councillor Griffiths be the Liberal Democrat and Independent Group alternate on the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

(2)       That Councillor Humphreys be appointed to the Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee in place of Councillor Kamran Hussain.

 

(3)       That Councillor Humphreys be appointed to the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee in place of Councillor Engel.

 

(4)       That Councillor Humphreys be appointed as a Labour Group alternate for the Bradford East Area Committee.

 

ACTION:       City Solicitor

Requests for Enforcement/Prosecution Action

 

(a)  11 Silverhill Drive, Bradford                                            Bradford Moor

 

Unauthorised front dormer window – 18/00333/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of an enforcement notice on 6 November 2019.

 

(b)  117 Cumberland Road, Bradford                                   Great Horton

 

Without planning permission, the construction of four dormers on the rear roof plane and the construction of four on the front roof plane of the property and the installation of two externally mounted roller shutters, shutter boxes and guide rails to the front elevation of the property – 17/00885/ENFAPP

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of an enforcement notice on 8 October 2019.

 

(c)  19 Brompton Avenue, Bradford             Bowling and Barkerend

 

Breach of condition three of planning permission – 18/05194/HOU

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of a breach of condition notice on 8 October 2019.

 

(d)  2 Oakroyd Villas North Avenue, Bradford                   Manningham

 

Breach of condition three of planning permission – 13/00727/HOU

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of a breach of condition notice on 25 November 2019.

 

(e)  375-377 Leeds Road, Bradford              Bowling and Barkerend

 

Unauthorised alterations to external appearance of property – 17/00129/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of an enforcement notice on 26 November 2019.

 

(f)   40 Sunderland Road, Bradford                                      Manningham

 

Without planning permission the construction of a dormer window on the front and rear roof planes of the property – 18/00416/ENFCON

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of an enforcement notice on 25 June 2019.

 

 

(g)  455 Killinghall Road, Bradford               Bowling and Barkerend

 

Unauthorised front and rear dormer windows – 19/00145/ENFAPP

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of an enforcement notice on 13 January 2020

 

(h)  7 Sandhill Close, Bradford          Clayton and Fairweather Green.

 

Without planning permission, the formation of a hardstanding at the front of the property without provision to direct run-off water to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the dwelling house – 18/00223/ENFUNA.

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of an enforcement notice on 8 October 2019.

 

(i)    794 Leeds Road, Bradford                                  Bradford Moor

 

Enforcement reference – 19/00926/ENFADV

 

Discontinuation Action Authorised by the Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) on 16 December 2019

 

(j)    83 Institute Road, Bradford                                             Eccleshill

 

Breach of conditions two and three of planning permission – 17/00116/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issue of a breach of condition notice on 19 December 2019.

 

(k)  Balcony Cottage, Long Lane, Queensbury                Queensbury

 

Without planning permission, the construction of a balcony to the front of the building.

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised enforcement action on 3 December 2019.

 

(l)    Black Dyke Mills, High Street, Queensbury                Queensbury

 

Installation of advertisement signs on grade II listed building – 16/1053/ENFADV

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised enforcement action on 14 October 2019.

 

 

 

(m)Land adjacent 752 Little Horton Lane, Bradford      Little Horton

 

Unauthorised food trailer with attached roller shutter and raised platform – 19/00382/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised enforcement action on 17 December 2019.

 

(n)  Slackside Working Mends Club, 98 Beacon Road, Bradford                                                                                                                    Wibsey

 

Without planning permission, the change of use of land to vehicle storage – 18/00530/ENCOU

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised enforcement action on 10 December 2019.

 

(o)  Yard at 424 Great Horton Road, Bradford                               City

 

Unauthorised siting of eight metal storage containers – 19/00757/ENFCOU

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised enforcement action on 17 December 2019.

 

Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Appeals Allowed

 

(p)  1A Marshfield Street, Bradford                                       Little Horton

 

Replacement of cladding on front and rear dormers to match existing roof – Appeal ref 19/00113/APPHOU

 

(q)  38 Manningham Lane, Bradford                                                            City

 

Change of use from A3 (restaurant/café) to sui generis (banqueting facilities) – appeal ref 19/00068/APPFL2

 

(r)    507 Otley Road, Bradford                       Bolton and Undercliffe

 

Appeal against enforcement notice – appeal ref 19/00059/APPENF

 

(s)  73 St Margarets Avenue, Bradford                                            Tong

 

Garage, conservatory and front porch – appeal ref 18/00152/APPCLE

 

(t)   Clifton Snooker Lounge Ltd, Clifton Mill, Clifton Street, Manningham, Bradford                                                         Manningham

 

Retrospective change of use from vacant commercial B1 use to form D2 assembly and leisure use for snooker lounge – appeal ref  19/00031/APPFL2

 

Decisions made by the Secretary of State – Appeals Dismissed

 

(u)  20 Summerville Road, Bradford                                                 City

 

Change of use from shop (A1) to restaurant/café (A3) (retrospective) – appeal 19/00074/APPFUL2

 

(v)  20 Summerville Road, Bradford                                                 City

 

Appeal against enforcement notice  - appeal ref 19/00090/APPENF

 

(w)31 North Parade, Bradford                                                          City

 

Appeal against enforcement notice  - appeal ref 19/00064/APPENF

 

(x)  38 Manningham Lane, Bradford                                                            City

 

Appeal against enforcement notice  - appeal ref 19/00055/APPENF

 

(y)  61 Maidstone Street, Bradford                                        Bradford Moor

 

Appeal against enforcement notice  - appeal ref 19/00099/APPENF

 

(z)  63-65 Maidstone Street, Bradford                                  Bradford Moor

 

Appeal against enforcement notice  - appeal ref 19/00098/APPENF

 

(aa)       Bradford Kitchens and Bathrooms, 603 Thornton Road, Bradford

Clayton and Fairweather Green

 

Temporary planning permission for a tyre repair centre – appeal ref 19/03040/FUL

 

(ab) Knowle Farm, Knowle Lane, Wyke, Bradford                            Wyke

 

Retrospective change of use of land – appeal ref 19/00111/APPFL2

 

(ac) Land east of 12 Horsley Street, Bradford                                    Wibsey

 

Appeal against enforcement notice  - appeal ref 19/00057/APPENF

 

(ad) Upper Ground Floor, Clifton Mill, Clifton Street, Manningham, Bradford                                                                                       Manningham

 

Appeal against enforcement notice  - appeal ref 19/00009/APPENF

 

(ae) Upper Ground Floor, Clifton Mill, Clifton Street, Manningham, Bradford                                                                                        Manningham

 

Appeal against enforcement notice  - appeal ref 19/00045/APPENF

(a)          2 Frensham Drive, Bradford                                              Great Horton

 

A householder application for a side extension, an increase to the roof ridge height, the addition of front and rear dormer windows, inclusion of a porch and balcony – 19/05198/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)          Land East of 43 Brunswick Road, Bradford   Idle and Thackley

 

A full planning application to change the use of a development on land east of 43 Brunswick Road from the previously approved 10 C3 residential apartments to form a C2 residential institution (five apartments and one six bed house) and the installation of roof lights to the rear elevation – 19/04986/FUL

 

 Resolved –

 

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

 

(2)  That an additional condition be imposed to ensure the use of the proposed institution shall be as described in this application only.

 

(3)  That the precise wording of the above resolution be delegated to the Assistant Director, Transportation, Design and Planning.

 

Reason: in response to concerns expressed in respect of the wide range of potential uses permitted within the C2 classification and to retain control over future changes of use with particular regard to the provision of on-street parking and the amenity of neighbouring residential properties.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(c)  Land South of Booth Royd, Bradford                   Idle and Thackley

 

Full planning application for the construction of a new detached dwelling with covered parking and turning area on land to the south of Booth Royd Drive, Bradford – 19/03936/FUL.

 

Resolved –

 

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

 

(2)  That, on the recommendation of the Assistant Director, Transportation, Design and Planning, condition 13 be amended to read “The upper floor windows in the north elevation of the proposed development hereby permitted shall be glazed in obscure glass and be top opening only prior to the first occupation of the extension and thereafter retained.”

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(d)  144 Poplar Grove, Bradford                                               Great Horton

 

Full planning application for the demolition of the existing single storey dwelling and the construction of a two storey detached dwelling in its place – 19/04251/FUL.

 

Resolved –

 

That consideration of the application be deferred for a period of two months.

 

Reason: to allow the applicant to submit an updated Coal Mining Risk Assessment Report to the local planning authority. 

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the information in Document “Y” be noted and welcomed.

 

(2)       That the work Community Action do to help voluntary and community groups be welcomed and that all volunteers be thanked for the valuable work they do across the District.

 

Overview and Scrutiny Area:  Corporate

 

(Paul Stephens – 01535 612500)

 

Recommended –

 

That the report be noted and a progress report be presented to the Committee in 12 months time.

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Place

 

Overview and Scrutiny Area:  Regeneration and Environment

 

(Julie Rhodes – 01274 431163)

 

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the programme progress be noted.

 

(2)       That a further report be submitted to this Committee in a years time which includes:

 

·         evidence of outcomes and steps being taken to make the various projects sustainable

·         how the project engaged with parents where language was a barrier

·         how the programme was engaging and involving fathers

 

(3)       That future reports include an updated Social Mobility Index.

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Children’s Services

 

Overview and Scrutiny Area:  Children’s Services

 

(Kathryn Loftus – 01274 434590) 

 

Resolved –

 

(1)          That the programmes of Casualty Reduction schemes for 2020/21 and 2021/22 listed in Appendix 1 to Document “V” be approved.

 

(2)          That the proposed programmes of Traffic Management measures for 2020/21 and 2021/22 listed in Appendices 2 and 3 to Document “V” be approved.

 

(3)          That any Traffic Regulation Orders, or any legal procedures linked to the processing of traffic calming measures or pedestrian crossing facilities which are necessary to implement the chosen schemes be approved for processing and advertising subject to the scheme details being agreed with the local Ward Members.

 

(4)          That any valid objections to the advertised Traffic Regulation Orders, traffic calming or pedestrian facilities be submitted to this Area Committee for consideration or in the event of there being no valid objections the Traffic Regulation Orders be sealed and implemented and the traffic calming or pedestrian facilities be implemented as advertised.

 

(5)          That future Safer Roads reports include information on casualty rates across the Bradford East Area which also includes information as to why certain schemes were not chosen.

 

Action:  Strategic Director, Place

 

Overview and Scrutiny Area:  Regeneration and Environment

 

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

 

Resolved –

 

That in accordance with Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, Executive had regard to the information contained in Executive Document “AR”, appendices, equality assessments, addendum presented to the Executive on 4 February 2020, further addendum and additional consultation feedback presented to the Executive on 18 February 2020 when considering its recommendations to Council on the budget proposals for 2020-21.

 

ACTION:       Chief Executive

 

Overview & Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

 

(Philip Witcherley – 01274 431241)

Resolved –

 

That it be recommended to Council:

 

(1)       That Members had regard to the report (Executive Document “BD”) in setting the budget, and in particular note the conclusions that:

 

• the estimates presented to Council are sufficiently robust
• the reserves are adequate for the 2020/21 proposed budget
• the projected corporate reserves, on current estimates, are adequate in the medium term, subject to the implementation of the rest of the proposed financial plan and identification of further proposals to mitigate the projected structural gap of £11.860m.

(2)       That as with all budgets there is the potential for amendments to be proposed/agreed which could change the overall package of proposals. In that respect, it should be highlighted that this statement would be amended or added to if a decision was proposed that lead to the Council’s reserves falling below their recommended level. In addition, any other amendments would be considered against the scale of the overall budget and depending upon the extent and nature, may result in a revised statement.

 

ACTION: Director of Finance

 

Overview and Scrutiny: Corporate

(Chris Chapman – 01274 433656)

 

Resolved -

 

That it be recommended to Council:

 

(1)       That the 2020-24 Capital Investment Plan be approved. Commitments against reserve schemes and contingencies can only be made after a business case has been assessed by Project Appraisal Group and approved by Executive.

 

(2)       That specific approval is given regarding the 2020-21 Capital Strategy set out in Section B to Executive Document “BC”.

 

(3)       That delegated authority is given to Section 151 Officer to repay debt on an annuity basis, for chosen properties purchased during or after 2018-19. Delegated authority could only be exercised if two conditions are met: the asset retains or increases its value; the return from the capital scheme is sufficient to repay the capital sum invested.

 

(4)       That repayment of debt from giving loans to external organisations can be aligned with the loan repayment schedule. This is dependent on two conditions: that the capital scheme is self-financing; there is reasonable assurance that the loan repayment schedule will be followed.

 

(5)       That the proposed 2020-21 MRP policy set out in Appendix 1b to Executive Document “BC” be approved, including the specific changes compared to the current policy (as set out in paragraphs 27.3 and 27.4).

 

(6)       That the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts Strategy be approved.

 

(7)       That specific approval be given for the following capital expenditure schemes:

 

·         £2m 2020-21 Property Programme to maintain Council assets.

• £0.203m for works to Depots to allow a relocation of Parks and Street Cleansing Staff.

ACTION:       Director of Finance

 

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

 

(Chris Chapman – 01274 433656)

 

Resolved –

 

8.1       That it be recommended to Council:

 

(a)  That the Base Revenue Forecast of £378.080m for 2020/21 as set out in the extract from Council Document “R” (Revenue Estimates) be approved.

 

(b)      That the recurring pressures and investment proposals of £8.559m in 2020/21 beapproved.

 

(c)       That the non-recurring pressures and investment proposals of £7.798m in 2020/21 be approved.

 

(d)      That the additional service savings and additional income of £0.330m in 2020/21 beapproved.

 

(e)       That the prior agreed savings be noted and the amendment to previous budget decisions totalling £3.030m in 2020/21be approved.

 

(f)        That it be noted that within the revenue budget there is a net use of £0.769m in revenue reserves in 2020/21.

 

(g)      That the service savings proposals for 2020/21 be approved, requiring the Chief Executive, Strategic Directors and Directors to take necessary action during 2019/20 to ensure those savings are fully achievable for 2020/21.

 

(h)      That the comments of Director of Finance set out in Executive Document “BD” on the robustness of the estimates and the adequacy of reserves taking account of the recommendations made at 8.1(a) to (g) above be noted.

 

(i)        That an additional earmarked reserve of £0.7m for New Projects is created. This new earmarked reserve will be funded from a reduction in the amounts set aside within the Risk and Transition earmarked reserve. The new projects relate to:

 

·         Parks and Open Spaces £0.5m.

 

·         Libraries equipment, such as flexible shelving £0.2m

 

8.2         PROPOSED COUNCIL TAX2020/21

 

8.2.1      That it be noted that the projected council tax base and expenditure forecasts outlined in this report together with the 2020/21 resources and the budget variations approvedat 8.1(b), 8.1(c) and 8.1(h) aboveproduce aproposed BandD counciltax of £1,427.86 for 2020/21.

 

8.3         PAYMENT DATES FOR COUNCIL TAX AND NATIONALNON-DOMESTIC RATES

 

8.3.1      That the first instalment date for payment of National Non-Domestic Rates and Council Tax shall be specified by the s151Officer.

 

8.4         DELEGATION TOOFFICERS

 

8.4.1      That for the avoidance of doubt and without prejudice to any of the powers contained in Article 14 of Part 2 of the Council's Constitution on the Function of Officers, the s151 Officer shall have full delegated powers to act on behalf of the Council on all matters relating to the Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Accounts Receivable Debtors including (without prejudice to the generality of the delegation) entry into any business rate pilot, assessments, determinations, recovery, enforcement and, in accordance with the statutory scheme, full delegated powers to act on behalf of the Council with regard to all aspects of the granting of Discretionary and Hardship Rate Relief to qualifyingratepayers.

 

 

8.5         PREPARATION OFACCOUNTS

 

(a)       That in preparing the Final Accounts for 2019/20, the s151 Officer be empowered to take appropriate steps to secure the best advantage for the Council's financialposition.

 

(b)      That the s151 Officer be empowered to deal with items which involve the transfer of net spending between the financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21 in a manner which secures the best advantage for the Council's financial position.

 

(c)       That the s151 Officer report any action taken in pursuance of 8.5(a) and 8.5 (b) above when reporting on the Final Accounts for 2019/20.

 

8.6         COUNCIL TAX REQUIREMENT2020/21

 

(a)       That the council tax base figures for 2020/21 calculated by the Council at its meeting on 7 January 2020 in respect of the whole of the Council’s area and individual parish and town council areas be noted.

 

(b)      That the only special items for 2020/21 under Section 35 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 are local parish and town council precepts and no expenses are to be treated as special expenses under Section 35(1) (b) of that Act.

 

(c)       That the Council Tax Requirement, excluding parish and town council precepts, be calculated asfollows:

 

 

 

(d)       That the precepts of parish and town councils are noted and the           resulting basic council tax amounts for particular areas of the            Council be calculated as follows:

 

 

 

          (e)     That the council tax amounts for dwellings in different valuation bands in respect of the Council’s budget requirement, taking into account parish and town council precepts applicable to only part of the Council’s area, be calculated as follows,

 

 

 

(f)     That it be noted that for the year 2020-21 the Police and Crime Commissioner and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority (WYFRA) have indicated the following precepts (*WYFRA precept is provisional and still to be confirmed).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(g)       That having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts        at (e) and (f) above, the Council set the following amounts of   council tax for 2020-21 in each of the categories of dwellings             shown below:

 

 

            (h)       That Council notes the movement in Band D equivalent                           charges for 2020-21 over 2019-20 as set out in the table                           below.