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Chair's Opening Remarks Minutes: The Chair welcomed all in attendance to the September meeting of Development Plan Panel.
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To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration.
(The special circumstance shall be specified in the minutes). Additional documents:
Minutes: In accordance with his powers under Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chair agreed to accept the following late information, which was not available at the time of agenda despatch:
These documents were not available at the time of the agenda despatch, but were subsequently made available to the public on the Council’s website.
Affordable Housing Threshold
Members expressed concern that the report on affordable housing threshold had not addressed key issues raised at the July Development Plan Panel meeting. In particular, Members suggested that all schemes made a contribution to affordable housing provision and that this be reflected in Policy H5. It was agreed that officers should review the revised wording in the light of Members’ comments and circulate to the Chair in the first instance. Subject to the Chair’s considerations, for the matter to be decided by email or by a future Panel Meeting as necessary.
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Declaration of Disclosable Pecuniary and Other Interests To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13-18 of the Members’ Code of Conduct. Also to declare any other significant interests which the Member wishes to declare in the public interest, in accordance with paragraphs 19-20 of the Members’ Code of Conduct. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made at this stage, however a significant interest was declared at a later point in the meeting. (Minute No. 55 refers)
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillors B Anderson, P Gruen, R Harington and K Mitchell. Notification had been received that Councillor J Proctor was substituting for Councillor B Anderson and Councillor J Hardy for Councillor P Gruen.
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To receive and consider a report from the Director of City Development reviewing the consultation responses in relation to the housing requirement (Policy SP6) and housing distribution (Policy SP7). Minutes: The Director of City Development submitted a report which reviewed the consultation responses in relation to the housing requirement (Policy SP6) and housing distribution (Policy SP7).
A copy of the proposed changes were appended to the report.
The following officers attended the meeting and responded to Members’ questions and comments:
- David Feeney, Head of Forward Planning and Implementation - Steve Speak, Deputy Chief Planning Officer - Robin Coghlan, Team Leader (Policy).
The key areas of discussion were:
RESOLVED – That the Development Plan Panel endorses the analysis of the issues raised and suggested Core Strategy text changes, subject to amendments, for presentation to Executive Board for approval.
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To receive and consider a report from the Director of City Development reviewing the consultation responses in relation to Policies H1, H2, H3, H4 and H8 of the housing chapter. Minutes: The Director of City Development submitted a report which reviewed the consultation responses in relation to Housing Policies H1 (Phasing), H2 (Development on non-allocated sites), H3 (Density), H4 (Mix) and H8 (Independent living).
A copy of the proposed changes were appended to the report.
The following officers attended the meeting and responded to Members’ questions and comments:
- David Feeney, Head of Forward Planning and Implementation - Steve Speak, Deputy Chief Planning Officer - Robin Coghlan, Team Leader (Policy).
The main areas of discussion were:
RESOLVED – That the Development Plan Panel endorses the analysis of the issues raised and suggested Core Strategy text changes, subject to amendments, for presentation to Executive Board for approval.
(Councillor M Coulson withdrew from the meeting at 3.30pm during the consideration of this item.)
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To receive and consider a report from the Director of City Development reviewing the consultation responses in relation to SP12 ‘Managing the growth of Leeds Bradford International Airport’. Additional documents: Minutes: The Director of City Development submitted a report which reviewed the consultation responses in relation to Policy SP12 ‘Managing the Growth of Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA)’.
A copy of the proposed changes were appended to the report.
The following officers attended the meeting and responded to Members’ questions and comments:
- David Feeney, Head of Forward Planning and Implementation - Steve Speak, Deputy Chief Planning Officer - Robin Coghlan, Team Leader (Policy). - Tim Harvey, Project Manager (Transport Initiatives).
The main areas of discussion were:
RESOLVED – That the Development Plan Panel endorses the analysis of the issues raised and suggested Core Strategy text changes, subject to amendments, for presentation to Executive Board for approval.
(Councillor J Lewis withdrew from the meeting at 4.30pm during the consideration of this item.)
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To receive and consider a report from the Director of City Development reviewing the consultation responses in relation to Spatial Policy 10: Green Belt. Minutes: The Director of City Development submitted a report which reviewed the consultation responses in relation to Spatial Policy 10: Green Belt.
A copy of the proposed changes were appended to the report.
The following officers attended the meeting and responded to Members’ questions and comments:
- David Feeney, Head of Forward Planning and Implementation - Steve Speak, Deputy Chief Planning Officer.
The key areas of discussion were:
RESOLVED – That the Development Plan Panel endorses the analysis of the issues raised and suggested Core Strategy text changes, subject to amendments, for presentation to Executive Board for approval.
(Councillor C Fox withdrew from the meeting at 4.45pm during the consideration of this item.)
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To receive and consider a report from the Director of City Development reviewing the consultation responses in relation to a number of Miscellaneous topics (including Soundness, NPPF compliance, General Environment & Economy, Consultation, Habitat Regulations Assessment, Sustainability Appraisal, Equality Impact Assessment and Health Impact Assessment.) Minutes: The Director of City Development submitted a report which reviewed the consultation responses in relation to Miscellaneous Topics (including Soundness, NPFF compliance, General Environment & Economy, Consultation, Habitat Regulations Assessment, Sustainability Appraisal, Equality Impact Assessment and Health Impact Assessment)
A copy of the proposed changes were appended to the report.
The following officers attended the meeting and responded to Members’ questions and comments:
- David Feeney, Head of Forward Planning and Implementation - Steve Speak, Deputy Chief Planning Officer.
RESOLVED – That the Development Plan Panel endorses the analysis of the issues raised and suggested Core Strategy text changes, subject to amendments, for presentation to Executive Board for approval.
(Councillor Taggart declared significant interest in this item in his capacity as Chair of West Yorkshire Joint Services Committee.)
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To receive and consider a report from the Director of City Development reviewing the consultation responses in relation to Spatial Policy 1: Location of Development. Minutes: The Director of City Development submitted a report which reviewed the consultation responses in relation to Spatial Policy 1: Location of Development.
A copy of the proposed changes were appended to the report.
The following officers attended the meeting and responded to Members’ questions and comments:
- David Feeney, Head of Forward Planning and Implementation - Steve Speak, Deputy Chief Planning Officer.
RESOLVED – That the Development Plan Panel endorses the analysis of the issues raised and suggested Core Strategy text changes, subject to amendments, for presentation to Executive Board for approval.
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Date and Time of Next Meeting
Minutes: Tuesday, 23rd October 2012 at 1.30pm.
(The meeting concluded at 5.00pm.)
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