Agenda and minutes

Venue: Civic Hall Leeds

Contact: Angela M Bloor  2474754

Items
No. Item

46.

Chair's opening remarks

Minutes:

  The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked Members and Officers to introduce themselves

 

 

47.

Declarations of Interest

To declare any personal/prejudicial interests 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:

  The following Members declared personal/prejudicial interests for the purposes of Section 81(3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of Conduct

  Application 10/04022/RM – Arena site

  Councillor Campbell declared a personal interest as a member of Leeds Bradford Airport Consultative Committee as Leeds Bradford Airport had commented on the proposals (minute 51 refers)

  Councillor Monaghan declared a personal interest as a member of Leeds Civic Trust which had commented on the proposals (minute 51 refers)

  Application 10/03773/LA – Multi storey car park – Woodhouse Lane LS2 – Councillor Monaghan declared a personal interest as a member of Leeds Civic Trust which he believed had commented on the application (minute 52 refers)

  Application 09/03230/FU/09/03280/CA and 09/03397/LI – St Peter’s Church, Church Buildings and Chantrell House Kirkgate LS2 – Councillors Campbell, Nash and Selby declared personal interests through being members of English Heritage which had commented on the proposals (minute 53 refers)

 

 

48.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

  Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Andrew Carter and the Chair welcomed Councillor Wood who was substituting for him

 

 

49.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 86 KB

To approve the minutes of the Plans Panel City Centre meeting held on 14th October 2010

 

(minutes attached)

 

 

Minutes:

  RESOLVED -  That the minutes of the Plans Panel City Centre meeting held on 14th October 2010 be approved

 

 

50.

Matters arising

Minutes:

  The Regional Spatial Strategy

The Chief Planning Officer informed Members of the recent High Court judgement which had ruled that the Secretary of State’s abolition of the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) was not legal and stated that this judgement would not be challenged

  Members would be briefed on this in the near future but that in terms of the applications before Panel, Members were informed that the RSS was a material planning consideration and this would need to be taken into account when reaching decisions

 

  The First White Cloth Hall

  Further to minute 41 of the meeting held on 14th October 2010 where Panel had received an update of the current position following the structural failure of the building adjacent to the historic first White Cloth Hall in Kirkgate LS2, the Head of Planning Services stated that a copy of the letter sent to the Executive Member Development and Regeneration had been sent to all Panel Members, as requested

  In response to a query, the Chief Planning Officer stated that he was to attend a meeting next week and would then be able to advise whether a retrospective application for the demolition of a Listed Building would need to be submitted

 

  Eastgate and Harewood Quarter

  Members were informed that the agreed date for Panel to visit a development in Leicester was 31st January 2011

 

 

51.

Application 10/04022/RM -Reserved Matters details for Leeds Arena at site bounded by Clay Pit Lane, the Inner Ring Road, Wade Lane, Jacob Street and Brunswick Terrace LS2 pdf icon PDF 527 KB

Further to minute 75 of the Plans Panel City Centre meeting held on 22nd March 2010 where Panel approved the Outline application for an arena, to consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer seeking approval for the Reserved Matters application

 

(report attached)

 

 

Minutes:

  Further to minute 75 of the Plans Panel City Centre meeting held on 22nd March 2010 where Panel approved the outline application for an arena, Members considered the Reserved Matters application.  Appended to the report was a schedule of proposed conditions

  Plans, drawings, including axonometric images, graphics, precedent images and a model were displayed at the meeting.  A site visit had taken place earlier in the day which some Members had attended

  Officers presented the report and provided details of the layout and facilities at each level, together with information on the external design of the building and the landscaping

  The fan-shaped arena would have a seating capacity of 12,300 but this could increase to 13,500 if the front seats at ground floor level were removed to allow standing.  When the seats were retracted it allowed for views through to the stage from the glazed atrium and beyond

Facilities for people with disabilities had been provided in terms of car parking, toilets, including a Changing Places toilet and 110 seats which would be sited throughout the arena.  The 24 boxes each of which catered for 10-12 people could also accommodate wheelchairs and would be accessed by a lift

  Externally a mixture of materials was proposed, these being curtain-wall glazing, perforated metal panels, acrylic panels and tinted glass which would be layered and a hexagonal pattern tracery included on the front elevation which would create a ‘lens’ effect.  A sedum roof would be provided and rainwater would be able to be harvested from the roof and used in the building

  In respect of landscaping, Members were informed that this followed on from the objectives and principles established in the outline permission

  A piazza would be created on the west side with the levels being adjusted to ensure the gradient would not exceed 1:21.  This space would be animated with bespoke seating, lighting and planting, with Norway Maples being proposed to the north and south of the area to provide continuity from the existing trees in Brunswick Terrace

  The service road corridor which incorporated disabled parking spaces and a pedestrian route linking Clay Pit Lane to Wade Lane would now see ground based oak tree planting in response to concerns raised about the use of tree pits

  The two development plots adjacent to the arena would be enhanced by the use of temporary landscaping with existing trees being retained where possible and being further enhanced by Birch and Hazel trees together with wildflower meadows

  If minded to approve the application, an amendment to condition 3 in relation to the provision of appropriate access and facilities for disabled people was requested, with the proposed amendment being circulated for Members’ consideration

  Members commented on the following matters:

·  whether any further comments had been received from Leeds Civic Trust and CABE

·  the arena roof; that the images depicted this as being recessed, but the model indicated the roof was ‘resting’ on the top of the elevations and which view was correct

·  the need for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.

52.

Application 10/03773/LA - Alterations and extensions Woodhouse Lane Multi Storey car park - LS2 pdf icon PDF 345 KB

To consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer on an application for alterations and extensions to the Woodhouse Lane Multi-Storey Car Park

 

(report attached)

 

 

Minutes:

  Plans, drawings, photographs and graphics were displayed at the meeting.  A site visit had taken place earlier in the day which some Members had attended

  Officers presented the report which sought permission for improvements and maintenance works which were needed to increase the life of the building - which was built between 1968-1970 – by a further 25 years and to accommodate the vehicle and pedestrian movements associated with the arena.  Appended to the report was a schedule of suggested conditions to be attached to an approval

  Members were informed that the works would comprise:

·  removal of the existing stair tower on the southern elevation and replaced by a larger access core incorporating stairs and two lifts

·  a pedestrian bridge spanning from level 3 over the existing level 1 vehicular entry/egress point

·  additional planting on the southern side of the bridge

·  an extension to the external exit ramp on level 12 and closure of the level 8 exit

·  replacement of the entry barrier system with a pay and display system

·  8 additional disabled car parking spaces and painting of pedestrian routes in the car park

·  upgrading of the CCTV system

Additionally improved lighting and signage would be provided, although

 a separate application would be required for the external signs

  Members commented on the following matters:

·  the need to retain the fence on the roof of the car park

·  that improvements were needed to the appearance of the tunnel entrance, with a mural being suggested which related to the arena.  Similarly it was felt that the yellow tiles on the walls adjacent to the pedestrian access were dated and either needed to be replaced or covered with suitable advert hoardings linked to events at the arena, in order to create a positive impression

·  that the hours of opening of the car park had to relate to the timing of events

·  whether the proposed improvements would mean that the car park would meet standards in terms of safety as seen in other, privately owned, city centre car parks

·  the possibility of providing a lighting system above each bay to indicate where parking spaces were available

·  the possibility of using the same colouration on the new tower as would be used on the arena

·  the need for consistent signage with the arena

·  the possibility of planting Virginia Creeper at the base to provide quick screening, colour and interest

Officers, including an Officer from the Asset Management Section

provided the following responses:

·  that the fence on the roof would be retained

·  that improvements to the subway wall could be addressed by the separate highway scheme relating to the arena pedestrian routes

·  that the opening hours would be in line with events at the arena

·  that the improvements were to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles in and out as this was the car park which was expected to be the most used by people attending events at the arena.  The introduction of a pay and display system would prevent the queuing associated with the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52.

53.

Applications 09/03230/FU/ 09/03280/CA/0903397/LI - St Peter's Church and Church Buildings and Chantrell House Leeds Parish Church Kirkgate LS2 pdf icon PDF 329 KB

Further to minute 43 of the Plans Panel City Centre meeting held on 14th October 2010 where Panel approved in principle the applications for change of use including refurbishment and extensions to 2 church buildings with 2 flats, to form offices and 16 flats and erection a 5 storey block comprising office and 21 flats with car parking, together with Conservation Area application to demolish office and Listed Building application for alterations for replacement gate in boundary wall; to consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer providing information on detailed design issues previously raised by Members

 

(report attached)

 

 

Minutes:

  Further to minute 43 of the Plans Panel City Centre meeting held on 14th October 2010 when Panel approved the applications in principle, to consider a further report of the Chief Planning Officer providing information on detailed design issues previously raised by Members

  Plans, drawings, photographs and graphics were displayed at the meeting.  A site visit had taken place earlier in the day which some Members had attended

  Officers presented the report and provided images showing the existing buildings and the proposed alterations

  It was noted that the existing railings were not shown on the graphics and it was confirmed this was an omission on the images provided

  Discussion ensued on the proposal to move the iron gateway with different views being expressed on the appropriateness of this

  A request was made for an additional condition to be placed on the approval requiring the reinstatement of the lamp on top of the gateway arch

  RESOLVED -  To note the report, the comments now made and that an additional condition relating to the reinstatement of the lamp be included

 

 

54.

Appeal Decisions - Various sites in and adjacent to Holbeck Urban Village - retention of unauthorised temporary long stay commuter car parking pdf icon PDF 2 MB

To consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer setting out appeal decisions in respect of unauthorised temporary long stay commuter car parking at the following sites in Leeds 11:

 

Land at Water Lane/Globe Road

Land north of Globe Road

Land bounded by Ingram Row and Sweet Street

Land at Ingram Street and Manor Road

Land at Sweet Street

Land south of Water Lane

Former Warehouse site Sweet Street and Trent Street

 

(report attached)

 

 

Minutes:

  A site plan showing the subject sites was displayed at the meeting

  The Central Area Planning Manager presented a report of the Chief Planning Officer setting out the Inspector’s decisions on appeals lodged against Enforcement Notices served by the Council in respect of unauthorised car parking around Holbeck Urban Village

  The Inspector had concluded that long-stay car parking was not acceptable and was contrary to the Council’s policies

Three of the appeals were dismissed, however in four cases the Inspector allowed short-stay car parking with conditions, with temporary consent given for a period of 18 months from the date of the Inspector’s decision

Panel was informed that the decisions vindicated both the Council’s stance on tackling the problem of unauthorised car parking and the Council’s Transport Strategy and would help support the viability of more sustainable transport schemes

Members discussed the report and made the following comments:

·  that it was important that conditions were followed up firmly and action taken on any other illegal sites

·  that increased on-street car parking could result from the decisions, so creating a different problem elsewhere

·  that a Park and Ride scheme was needed for the city centre and that the lack of one was affecting the viability of Leeds, particularly when it was being marketed as being a lively, vibrant city but that people were encouraged not to bring their cars

·  the need to reduce the number of cars in the city centre but that an alternative mode of transport had to be provided and that in the absence of the NGT and Supertram, that the relevant Chief Officers be asked to investigate suitable Park and Ride schemes

·  the number of parking spaces which were being provided across the subject sites

·  that the problem of unauthorised car parking could continue, particularly on sites which had planning permission for a development but where building had not commenced

Officers provided the following responses:

·  an acceptance of the need to remain vigilant but that the Inspector’s decisions would support the Council in taking action quickly

·  that the estimated capacity of the unauthorised car parking sites was 2500 spaces

·  that there was significant capacity available in existing legal car parks

·  surveys by some of the appellants showed that some people would revert to public transport

·  it appeared that people were choosing to use the unauthorised car parks because they were cheaper

RESOLVED – To note the report and the comments now made

 

 

55.

Date and time of next meetings

Thursday 9th December 2010 at 1.30pm

Wednesday 12th January 2011 at 1.30pm

 

 

Minutes:

  Thursday 9th December 2010 at 1.30pm

  Wednesday 12th January 2011 at 1.30pm