Agenda and minutes

Venue: Civic Hall, Leeds

Contact: Angela M Bloor 2474754  Email: angela.bloor@leeds.gov.uk

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123.

Late Items

 

To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration

 

(The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes)

 

Minutes:

There were no late items as such however minutes of the meeting held on 22 January 2015 were circulated after the Agenda despatch and supplementary information for Agenda Item 9 – Application 14/05976/OT – Former Yorkshire Post Site was circulated prior to the meeting.

 

124.

Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

 

To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13-16 of the Members’ Code of Conduct. 

Minutes:

There were no declarations of a disclosable pecuniary interest.

 

125.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors S Hamilton and R Procter.  Councillors M Coulson and A Castle were in attendance as substitute Members.

 

126.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 135 KB

To approve the minutes of the City Plans Panel meeting held on 22nd January 2015

 

(minutes attached)

 

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 January 2015 be confirmed as a correct record.

 

127.

Opening Remarks

Minutes:

It was reported that appeals were forthcoming on the following PAS sites:

 

·  Leeds Road, Collingham

·  East of Scholes

·  Bradford Road, East Ardsley

·  Brewery Lane, Bramhope

 

Decisions were still awaited on Kirklees Knoll and Boston Spa.

 

128.

Application 14/03735/FU - 46 Burley Street LS3 pdf icon PDF 881 KB

To consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer on an application for student residential accommodation building comprising 110 studio flats, including ancillary communal facilities and retail unit, associated landscaping and car parking

 

(report attached)

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an application for student residential accommodation building comprising 110 studio flats, including ancillary communal facilities and retail unit, associated landscaping and car parking.

 

Members attended a site visit prior to the meeting and site plans and photographs were displayed and referred to throughout the discussion on this item.

 

Further issues highlighted in relation to the application included the following:

 

·  The proposed building would be part 6 storey, part 9 storey and have a ground floor retail unit.

·  Members were shown details of the proposed student rooms.  It was felt that these were not large enough for functional living.

·  Reference was made to representations received in objection to the application.

·  It was recommended that the application be refused and reasons for this were highlighted.

 

In response to Members comments and questions, the following was discussed:

 

·  Due to the shape of some of the student accommodation rooms, there would be a lack of natural light.

·  Concern regarding the close proximity of other buildings.

·  Concern regarding the lack of sufficient car parking.

·  Members supported the recommendation to refuse and felt there were further grounds for refusal than outlined in the report.

·  Further reasons for refusal were discussed including over intensive development in the area, the proposals being out of character for the area and parking.

 

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred to the Chief Planning Officer for refusal.

 

129.

Application 14/05288/FU - 34 Kirkgate LS2 pdf icon PDF 721 KB

To consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer on an application for change of use of part of ground floor to A5 (hot food take away), installation of duct and extract to rear and addition of new door to shop front

 

(report attached)

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer referred to an application for the change of use of part of ground floor to A5 (hot food take away), installation of duct and extract to rear and addition of new door to shop front.

 

Site plans and photographs were displayed and referred to throughout the discussion on this item.

 

Further issues highlighted in relation to the application included the following:

 

·  The premises fell within the City Centre Conservation Area.

·  The proposals would bring back the use of a vacant unit.

·  Members were shown the proposed internal layout of the unit.

·  There would be conditions to restrict the opening hours.

·  It was recommended that the application be approved.

 

A local resident addressed the Panel wit hobjections to the application.  These included the following:

 

·  The building had a prestigious heritage and the installation of a flue would damage architectural work and heritage value.

·  The yard to the rear was already congested with vehicles from a neighbouring takeaway premises.

·  There were problems with bin storage in the yard and these often blocked fire exits to residential properties.

 

The applicant’s representative addressed the Panel.  Issues raised included the following:

 

·  The applicant was aware of highways issues and had agreed closing hours of 11.00 p.m. and would only use mopeds for delivery.

·  The proposals had been supported by Highways.

·  The ventilation duct would not have an adverse effect on the building and would be painted in subdued colours.

·  The benefits of bringing an empty unit back in to use.

 

In response to Members comments and questions, the following was discussed:

 

·  Use of the nearby public car park for delivery vehicles.

·  Arrangements for deliveries to the premises.

·  Bin storage both for the premises and residents.

·  Concern was expressed regarding vehicle movements and bin storage.  It was suggested that the application be deferred for further consideration of these issues.

 

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred for a suitable traffic management plan to be devised.

 

130.

Application 14/05976/OT - Former Yorkshire Post Site - Wellington Street pdf icon PDF 713 KB

Further to minute 99 of the City Plans Panel meeting held on 11th December 2014, where Panel considered a position statement on an outline application for a mixed use scheme comprising office (B1), residential and/or hotel (C3/C1) and a flexible range of supporting uses at ground floor (A1-A5, D1 and D2) with basement car parking; public open space and modifications to the site access junctions, to consider the formal application

 

(report attached)

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer referred to an outline planning application for a mixed use scheme comprising (B1) offices, residential and/or hotel (C3/C1) and a flexible range of supporting uses at ground floor level (A1-A5, D1 and D2) with basement car parking; public open space and modifications to the site access junctions at site bounded by Wellington Street and Wellington Bridge Street. (Former Yorkshire Post Site).  A supplementary report was also submitted outlining further details on the public transport contribution and conditions to be applied.

 

Site plans and photographs were displayed and referred to throughout the discussion on this application.

 

Further issues highlighted in relation to the application included the following:

 

·  The site was a gateway location to the City and it was proposed for a mixed use environment with large scale buildings.

·  There was required to be a buffer zone adjacent to the river to allow for maintenance to the flood defence wall.

·  It was proposed to include pedestrian connections across the site.

·  There would be a potential of up to 40% of the site to be used for public space which was in excess of normal requirements.

·  Ground floor uses such as bars, cafes and shops would be able to utilise public spaces.

·  It was proposed to have basement car parking at the site.

·  There would be controlled traffic routes through the site for service vehicles.

·  Members were shown a video fly through and photo montages of what the proposals would look like.

·  Pedestrian access and cycle routes through the site were highlighted.

 

In response to Members comments and questions, the following was discussed:

 

·  A desire to retain the clock tower.  It was reported that there would be some kind of facility possibly within the public realm area of the site.  It was hoped that this would still be in as a prominent position as the current tower.

·  Connections with the water front.

·  Discussions had been held with a residential developer and there were a number of major office occupiers who may be interested in the site.

·  Relation of the buildings heights and massing in relation to those on Wellington Place.

·  The need to incorporate high sustainability standards with the proposed development.

 

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred and delegated to the Chief Planning Officer for approval subject to resolving the impact of development traffic on the West Street gyratory junction of Kirkstall Road and Wellington Road, the specified conditions (and any others which he might consider appropriate) and also the completion of a Section 106 agreement to include the following obligations:

• Provision of 5% affordable housing units

• Improvement works to the local highway network

• Public transport infrastructure contribution (£ per sqm of floor space):

£12 per sqm A2/B1 use - £464,670

£9 per sqm C1 hotel - £143,552

£14 per sqm A3/4 use - £55,479

£232 per residential unit - £46,467

• Travel Plan Review Fee (£20,000) and provision of agreed travel plan

measures

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131.

Application 14/06694/FU - Albion Street Multi-storey car park , Pinnancle - 67 Albion Street LS1 pdf icon PDF 642 KB

To consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer on an application for an additional parking level to an existing multi-storey car park

 

(report attached)

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer referred to an application for an additional parking level (111 additional places) to an existing multi-storey car park at Albion Street MSCO, 67 Albion Street Leeds.

 

The application was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting.

 

132.

Various locations within the City Centre - Pre-application presentation pdf icon PDF 461 KB

To consider a report of the Chief Planning Officer on pre-application proposals for 33, British Telecom telephone kiosks with advertisement panels at sites within the City Centre and to receive a presentation on behalf of the developer

 

 

This is a pre-application presentation and no formal decision on the development will be taken, however it is an opportunity for Panel Members to ask questions, raise issues, seek clarification and comment on the proposals at this stage. A ward member or a nominated community representative has a maximum of 15 minutes to present their comments

 

 

(report attached)

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer informed the Panel of proposals for a total of 33 BT telephone kiosks with advertisement panels in locations within Leeds City Centre.

 

Photographs of the sites and examples of how the new style kiosks would look were displayed and referred to throughout the discussion on this pre-application.

 

Further issues highlighted included the following:

 

·  There was a need to rationalise the number of sites across the City Centre – there were currently 41 kiosks across the City Centre

·  Officers were not supportive of all the suggested locations.

·  There had been a decline in demand and use of kiosks in recent years.

·  Members were shown a location map of the proposed sites.

 

In response to Members comments and questions, the following was discussed:

 

·  The design of the new kiosks was supported but there were some concern regarding the size of the hood and whether this would be sufficient in wet weather.  It was reported that this could be considered further and open to change.

·  Payment for use of the kiosks could be by card or cash or could be customised to suit requirements.

·  Positioning of the advertisements for commercial viability.

·  Officers were not supportive of moist of the proposed sites.  Further consideration was need regarding the locations and positioning of other street furniture.

·  There would need to be at least 25 of the kiosks to make the scheme viable.

·  It was felt that further discussion was needed with the applicant regarding which current facilities would be removed and further consideration be given to existing street furniture.

 

RESOLVED – That the report and discussion be noted.

 

133.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

Thursday 5th March 2015 at 1.30pm

 

 

Minutes:

Thursday, 5 March 2015 at 1.30 pm.