Agenda and minutes

Venue: Civic Hall, Leeds

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

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96.

Chair's Opening Remarks

Minutes:

The Chair congratulated the Head of Planning Services, Mr Martin Sellens, on his 60th birthday.

97.

Appeals Against Refusal of Inspection of Documents

 

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2 of the Access to Information Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded)

 

(*In accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)

 

Minutes:

There were no appeals against refusal of inspection of documents.

98.

Exempt Information - Possible Exclusion of Press and Public

1  To highlight reports or appendices which officers have identified as containing exempt information, and where officers consider that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons outlined in the report.

 

2  To consider whether or not to accept the officers recommendation in respect of the above information.

 

3  If so, to formally pass the following resolution:-

 

  RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information, as follows:-

 

 

 

Minutes:

There were no resolutions to exclude the public.

99.

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 submitted to the agenda for consideration

100.

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:

No declarations were made.

101.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Walshaw, Campbell, R Procter and Taylor. In attendance as substitute for Councillor Campbell was Councillor Cleasby. In attendance as substitute for Councillor Taylor was Councillor S Mckenna.

102.

Minutes - 21st January 2016 pdf icon PDF 88 KB

To receive the minutes of the meeting held on 21st January 2016.

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 21st January 2016 be approved as a correct record subject to the following amendment to:

 

Minute No.93 Outline Application for mixed use redevelopment including a1,a3, a4 and a5 uses, offices (b1), residential (c3),medical centre (d1), college (d1), student residential accommodation, multi-storey car park, basement car parking, access and open space on land at quarry hill (app. ref. 14/06534/ot):

 

From

 

“There was an agreement in place with Caddick and Leeds City Council for a multi storey car park to be built and it would be built once it was established whether it was viable to do so or not.”

 

To

 

“There was an agreement in place with Caddick and Leeds City Council for a multi storey car park to be built. However this would not be built unless it was established that it was viable to do so.”

 

 

103.

REFERENCE 15/06578/FU PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF TOWER WORKS,GLOBE ROAD, LEEDS, COMPRISING OFFICES, RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION,SUPPORTING A1, A2, A3, A4 AND D1 USES AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE pdf icon PDF 3 MB

To receive a report of the Chief Planning Officer detailing proposed redevelopment of tower works, globe road, Leeds, comprising offices, residential accommodation, supporting a1, a2, a3, a4 and d1 uses and public open space.

Minutes:

The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report which set out a proposed redevelopment of tower works, Globe Road, Leeds, comprising offices, residential accommodation, supporting a1, a2, a3, a4 and d1 uses and public open space.

 

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

 

The Panel were informed that an objection had been received from a local resident via Councillor Nash which related to the scale of the proposed buildings and their impact on views of the existing listed towers which will remain as part of the new development.

 

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

 

  • A travel plan had been agreed with highways;
  • The Victorian Society had welcomed the development proposals although felt that the western side of the development appeared to be too high;
  • An application had now also been received for the development of the Engine House;
  • If approved construction work on site would be likely to commence in  June 2016;
  • That the Giotto Tower would remain the tallest structure on the site;
  • All materials used would reflect the industrial history of the site.

 

 

Representatives of the developer, Carillion Ltd were in attendance to answer any questions Members had.

 

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

 

  • The type and style of material to be used, Members felt it was important to reflect the industrial heritage of the site but also to ensure that the materials did not appear dull;
  • The history of the site and the previous planning consents that had been granted and how these compared to the current application;
  • The possibility of a bus service to the site which depended on future demand;
  • When the three phases would commence and how long it would take to deliver the completed work. The developer confirmed that it was anticipated that by 2020 all phases to the development would be completed;
  • Due to the importance of the site to the City, Members sought assurance on the quality of the design and materials to be used. Members also felt that the proposed public spaces should incorporate a significant amount of greenery;
  • Parking on site and the provision for car club bays were considered. It was confirmed there would be one car club vehicle on site and 28 spaces in total;
  • Access to the development was considered and it was confirmed that this had been addressed. It was noted that the aim of the developer was to create a pedestrian focused development;
  • The risk of the site flooding was taken into account, the developer considered that the site was designed to withstand a 1:100 year flood event. It was proposed that water would be drained safely into the Hol Beck and that water could be stored on site;
  • In terms of light from the development causing visual problems for train drivers it was confirmed that the light from the development would not be dazzling;
  • Members noted that the size of the residential properties seemed to be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 103.

104.

PRE-APPLICATION Reference PREAPP/15/00956 – Proposal for mixed use residential development at Left Bank, Former Hydro Aluminium Foundry, Clarence Road, Hunslet, Leeds 10 pdf icon PDF 2 MB

To receive a report of the Chief Planning Officer detailing a proposal for mixed use residential development at Left Bank, Former Hydro Aluminium Foundry, Clarence Road, Hunslet, Leeds 10

Minutes:

The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report which detailed a Proposal for a mixed use residential development at Left Bank, Former Hydro Aluminium Foundry, Clarence Road, Hunslet, Leeds 10

 

Members attended a site visit prior to the commencement of the meeting. Site photographs and plans were displayed and referred to throughout the discussion of the application.

 

Representatives from Citu addressed the Panel and provided the following additional information:

 

  • That the company was tackling climate change and producing low carbon buildings and homes. It was put to the Panel that the area behind Clarence Dock had a limited identity which this development would aim to boost by building new sustainable homes and a factory to manufacture parts for the homes;
  • There would be a mixture of 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes;
  • Flood resilience measures had been incorporated to protect against the probability of a 1:1000 years flood event;
  • The site would provide pedestrian access and vehicular access and would have ample car parking;
  • The site would also feature three types of outdoor space those being private, shared private and public open space;
  • The intention of the development was to create a Yorkshire style village.

 

The Panel were provided with detailed descriptions of the design of the properties and the different styles of property that would feature as part of the development.

 

 

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

 

  • The relationship of the site with neighbouring operations including Allied Glass and Vickers Oils was considered. Members highlighted the possible impact on the development that these two factories might have including; the smells, noise, the boundary fencing and walls. The developer confirmed that more work would be done to address these issues;
  • The possibility of flooding in the area was discussed, and Members sought assurances that this had been fully considered and could be managed. It was also noted that the car parking area would potentially act as a flood plain. However Members were assured that the car parking area would not be flooded;
  • Members expressed views on the layout of the development, commenting that they would expect all four of the proposed blocks to form one community and not become isolated buildings;
  • Concern was raised about the lack of provision for public health and education especially as the proposal included large family homes;
  • Members felt the designs needed further work. In particular the visual of the buildings fronting Clarence Road appeared to show stark elevations with little relief and an unduly industrial aesthetic. They need to appear more like homes.
  • The  proposed public deck access to the tower block needed further consideration to ensure provision of adequate privacy and amenity to the residents and Members wished to see evidence of where this kind of development had been successful elsewhere;
  • The rubbish deposited on the river banks following the recent flooding event was noted and Members sought assurance that work would be done to address this; and
  • The amount and nature of the public space on the site  ...  view the full minutes text for item 104.

105.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

1.30pm Thursday 3rd March 2016

Minutes:

1.30pm, Thursday 3rd March 2016.