Venue: Civic Hall, Leeds
Contact: Helen Gray
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Election of Chair Minutes: In the absence of Councillor Taggart, the Panel was asked to nominate a Chair for the meeting. A nomination was made on behalf of Councillor Harper, and following a vote by Members present, it was
RESOLVED – That Councillor Harper be appointed to the chair for the meeting.
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Declarations of Interest To declare any personal/prejudicial interest for the purpose of Section 81 (3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of Conduct Minutes: There were no declarations of interest.
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence
Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Groves and Taggart.
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To approve the minutes of the Plans Panel West meeting held on 25th May 2011
(minutes attached)
Minutes: RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 25 May 2011 be confirmed as a correct record.
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To consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer on appeal decisions relating to:
Application 09/04512/FU – Appeal against non-determination of an application for the use of land as a secure off-site car park at Sentinel car park – Warren House Lane Yeadon LS19
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Application 09/05365/FU – Appeal against refusal of permission for the change of use of unit 1A from general industrial use to use for off-airport car parking at Unit 1A Leeds Bradford Industrial Estate Harrogate Road LS19
(report attached)
Minutes: The report of the Chief Planning Officer referred to appeal decisions in respect of the following applications:
Members were reminded of the details of the applications and shown site designs and pictures. It was reported that the appeals were heard at a joint public inquiry and were both subsequently upheld and permanent planning permission was issued.
An summary of the Inspector’s case was given and the following issues were highlighted:
In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:
The Panel was also given an update on appeals relating to Riverside Mills, Horsforth and the Leeds Girls High School Site
RESOLVED – That the appeal decisions be noted.
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Applications 10/00739/FU and 10/00742/CA - The Tannery Leeds Road Otley LS21 PDF 431 KB To consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer on a planning application and Conservation Area consent for the demolition of tannery buildings, laying out of access road and erection of 12 houses with car parking and landscaping
(report attached)
Minutes: Plans and photographs of the site were displayed at the meeting. Members of the Panel had also visited the site prior to the meeting.
It was reported that the applications submitted were for the demolition of The Tannery building and for it to be replaced with 12 dwellings. A previous application had been withdrawn which had included the retention of the front of the Tannery buildings.
The applications had been recommended for refusal. Amongst the reasons for recommending refusal were the following:
The Panel heard representations from the applicant. It was reported that the majority of the buildings had been empty since 2006 and active marketing had not been successful in attracting new tenants. The buildings were now in an un-lettable condition and a decision had been taken to re-develop the site. Costs to repair the site were also prohibitive.
The applicant’s agent also addressed the Panel. He made reference to the fact that the application had been amended to accommodate previous concern and it was felt that the highway layout was adequate with space to turn the largest vehicles.
Further representations were made by a representative from Highways and it was suggested that the applicant has further discussion with Highways regarding revision of the plans.
Members discussed two possible options for the future of the site and, following votes, narrowly supported the option of full demolition to facilitate improved access subject to the scheme being of a high quality
RESOLVED – That the applications be refused for the reasons specified in the submitted report.
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To consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer on an application for replacement part 2/3/4 storey care home with 34 self contained flats, 39 dementia/respite/nursing care rooms, chapel, lounges, dining area, activity rooms and function room with car parking and landscaping
(report attached)
Minutes: Plans and photographs of the site and proposed development were displayed at the meeting. Members of the Panel had also visited the site prior to the meeting.
It was reported that a previous application had been refused in June 2010 and the following main amendments to the application were highlighted:
The application had been recommended for refusal. Amongst the reasons for recommending refusal were the following:
The applicant’s agent addressed the Panel. The Panel was informed that advice had been considered since the previous application; that reasonable changes had been made to the plans and that all necessary consultation had been carried out. The previous application had been substantially bigger and changes had been made to the side elevations. Members were asked to consider the nature of the application and the employment opportunities it would create.
Members discussed the application in further detail and it in summary concluded that the changes had not been substantial enough since the previous application.
RESOLVED – That the applications be refused for the reasons specified in the submitted report.
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Date and Time of Next Meeting Thursday 21st July 2011 at 1.30pm in the Civic Hall Leeds
Minutes: Thursday, 21 July at 1.30 p.m. in the Civic Hall, Leeds.
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