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Items
No. Item

Site Visits

The site visits that took place on the morning of the Panel were attended by Councillors: Walshaw, Grahame, Hamilton, S. McKenna, Ritchie and Wilkinson.

165.

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.

166.

Exempt Information - Possible Exclusion of the 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 was no exempt information.

167.

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.

168.

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 disclosable pecuniary interests. However Cllr. R Grahame declared an interest in Item 7 Minute 172 refers – Construction of 13 houses on former site of Stanks fire station, Sherburn Road, LS14, as the application was in his wife Cllr. P Grahame’s ward. Cllr. P Grahame was present at the Panel to answer questions in relation to the application and the area.

169.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. Arif and Cllr. J Procter.

 

Cllr. P Gruen was substitute for Cllr. Arif.

170.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 110 KB

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 13th April 2017 as a correct record.

 

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 13th April 2017 were approved as a correct record.

171.

Matters arising

Minutes:

In response to Members questions on minute 160 – Position Statement Erection of fire station, training yard and associated parking and landscaping land off Black Moor Road, Moortown. It was noted that Members had requested more information in relation to this application. Members were informed that there had not been sufficient time to gather all the information required for an update to be provided at this meeting.

172.

16/07555/FU - Construction of 13 houses on former site of Stanks Fire Station, Sherburn Road, Swarcliffe, LS14 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

To consider the report of the Chief Planning Officer for the construction of 13 houses on the former site of Stanks Fire Station, Sherburn Road, Swarcliffe, LS14.

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer recommended refusal for planning permission for the construction of 13 houses at the former Stanks fire station, Sherburn Road.

 

At the start of this item Cllr. Gruen who was substituting for Cllr. Arif addressed the Panel in regard to his position on this application as it is in his ward.

 

Cllr. Gruen informed the Panel that he was aware that the applicant had spoken to Legal Services with the view that Cllr Gruen was sitting on the Panel with a pre- determined view.

 

Cllr. Gruen provided the Panel with a brief history of his involvement with the application.

 

Members noted the following points made by Cllr. Gruen:

·  The applicant had contacted Cllrs P. Gruen and Pauline Grahame to ask for their support of the development. Cllr. Gruen said that he had made no comment whereas Cllr. Pauline Grahame had voiced an objection to the Scheme.

·  The applicant had informed the Councillors that he had the support of a number of the neighbours. The Ward Councillors sent out a questionnaire with a reply slip. Cllr. Gruen said that 80 responses had been received which was significant as no pre post envelopes had been included. Only 2 responses were in favour.

·  The Ward Councillors had received a further letter from the applicant which Cllr. Gruen had thought aggressive and derogatory towards the planning officer. He said that there had been no further contact between himself and the applicant.

·  Cllr. Gruen went on to say that he did not have a pre-determined position but was pre-disposed due to the strong case set out in the report by the officer. However he was interested to hear what the applicant had to say and to see whether the case presented was compelling.

 

Members had visited the site earlier in the day. Plans and photographs were shown at the meeting.

 

Members were provided with a brief planning history set out at paragraph 4.0 of the report. It was also noted that during the course of the application a number of amendments had been made to the layout resulting in the deletion of one dwelling; reconfiguration and enlargement of the parking court; repositioning of the off street parking for dwellings fronting on to Stanks Drive; introduction of crime prevention measures; and the intention to retain some trees to Sherburn Road frontage.

 

Members were informed that the dwellings were all two storey although some had rooms in the roof space. The properties were to be 2-3 bedrooms. Members noted revised floor plans had been submitted so that all room sizes and garden sizes complied with space standards. A cross section had been supplied by the applicant to show the difference in levels through one part of the site.

 

Concerns were raised in relation to the parking courtyard as it was the Panel’s view that residents would prefer to park at the front of the properties for convenience. There were also concerns raised in relation to the parking courtyard due to its  ...  view the full minutes text for item 172.

173.

17/00406/FU - Change of use of domestic swimming pool to form canine hydrotherapy use (sui generis), 81 Wakefield Road, Garforth, LS25 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

To receive the report of the Chief Planning Officer on an application to change use of domestic swimming pool to form canine hydrotherapy use (sui generis) at 81 Wakefield Road, Garforth, LS25

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer requested Members to consider an application for the change of use of a domestic swimming pool and garage to canine hydrotherapy use (sui generis) at 81 Wakefield Road, Garforth, LS25 1AR.

 

Members had attended a site visit earlier in the day during the site visit number 79 Wakefield Road was also visited. Plans and photographs were shown at the meeting along with a video showing the rear garden of 83 and its proximity and boundary to 81 Wakefield Road.

 

Members were informed of the following points:

·  The domestic pool was located within a residential garden within a building.

·  The pool had been approved in 2003.

·  The building where the pool is located backs onto Queensway.

·  Part of the garage was to be used as part reception, with a garage for the owners use. It was noted that the garage was constructed of wood.

·  The fence between 79 and 81 was to remain and a fence was to be added between 81 and 83.

·  The rear garden of 81 was to remain as domestic use with a fence between the garden and the reception.

·  There was substantial parking for both residents and customers. Customers would use the area located at the front of the property, it was noted that the applicant was considering making this area larger by removing some of the area currently used for planting. Highways Officers were of the view that the parking layout was acceptable.

·  Opening times in line with advice received from the Environmental Health Officer were proposed as Monday to Friday 08.30-17.30 and Saturday 09.00-14.00.

·  Significant insulation to be used in the hydrotherapy building. However more information was to be gained for condition 5 of the submitted report.

·  Astro turf to be used in all areas where dogs will be to provide added insulation against sound.

 

Local residents had been consulted and letters of objection and support had been received. It was noted that the concerns of both neighbours at 79 and 83 had not been alleviated and that concerns of one neighbour who works shifts had been omitted from the submitted report.

 

It was also noted that concerns had been raised by residents that the report was biased and unfair, that plans had been sent out after the report had been written and that there were issues in relation to the Environmental Health Officers comments.

 

It was noted that no officer from Environmental Health was available at the meeting.

 

Members were asked to note the following conditions set out in the submitted report:

·  Temporary permission of 12 months

·  Condition 5 to be amended slightly to include more information in relation to insulation 

·  Condition 6 to have a detailed management plan in relation to appointment system, dog owners to remain present throughout the appointment, use of appropriate drying equipment for the dogs.

 

Members were informed that there was another hydrotherapy business in Garforth however that business also offered grooming and other services. This business would only be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 173.

174.

16/06901/FU - Detached dwelling to rear and formation of new access and hardstanding at 4A Ascot Road, Kippax, LS25 pdf icon PDF 2 MB

To consider the report of the Chief Planning Officer for a detached dwelling to rear and formation of new access and hardstanding at 4A Ascot Road, Kippax, LS25.

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer was seeking consideration for a detached dwelling and garage and formation of new access and hardstanding to rear of No 4A Ascot Road, Kippax, LS25 7HT.

 

The application was a backland plot associated with the ownership of No 4A adjoined by the residential gardens of properties on Ascot Road, Epsom Road, Westfield Lane and Goodwood Avenue.

 

Members were informed that the application had been previously to Panel where it had been approved. However, there had been an appeal to conditions on 13/04515/FU relating to Permitted Development and side door conditions retained. This issue was explained to the Panel and that Planning Officers would seek to add this condition again.

 

Members noted that there were bungalows in the area with properties located to the rear of the proposed dwelling but that the dwelling would not impact on those properties as they were not close. It was noted that some of the properties at the rear had dormer windows which would overlook the site.

 

Highways had deemed the access suitable with a turning area, with vehicles able to access and egress in a forward gear. There was sufficient parking for 2 vehicles to the front of the garage.

 

It was noted that officers would be looking to add an extra condition to brick up the side door to no 4A Ascot Road.

 

Members were informed of an anticipated CIL payment of circa £7,835 unless self build exemptions were applied for but that this was for information only and was not a material planning consideration.

 

Members’ comments included the following:

·  That the build would be a combined footprint of both 4A and 4B Ascot Road.

·  The email sent to the Members had quoted the size of the proposed dwelling as being ‘reasonable and necessary’.

·  Members expressed their concerns at the officer recommendation after the previous application and subsequent appeals.

 

Members were advised that the resident had misunderstood the reason why the Inspector imposed a condition withdrawing permitted development rights. The condition was not imposed because the Inspector considered the site could not accommodate anymore development. It was imposed so the local planning authority could consider the planning merits of any further development. It was noted that these had also been the concerns of Planning Officers on this and the previous application.

 

Members were informed that this proposal had been reduced in height and now took the form of a genuine bungalow, but was still larger in footprint than the previously approved dwelling on this site. It was noted that the proposed footprint under consideration was some 59sqm larger than the previous application.

 

Members were advised that Condition 6 related to the removal of Permitted Development rights.

 

Members expressed their concerns in relation to the access route and visibility. Members were advised that the boundary fencing was to be lowered to improve visibility.

 

RESOLVED – Members resolved to accept the officer recommendations and grant permission subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

175.

13/03196/FU - Full Planning application for the erection of 88 dwellings including associated car parking and garages, formation of new access, public open space , landscaping and parking facilities at land off Grove Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby pdf icon PDF 1 MB

To receive the report of the Chief Planning Officer for full planning application for the erection of 88 dwellings including associated car parking and garages, formation of new access, public open space, landscaping and parking facilities at land off Grove Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby.

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

Further to Minute 158 of the meeting held on 13th April 2017 the Chief Planning Officer submitted a report seeking approval of a residential development comprising of 88 dwellings with associated car parking and garages, formation of new access, public open space, landscaping and parking facilities at Grove Road, Boston Spa.

 

Members were advised that 3 additional letters of objection had been received with issues raised as follows:-

·  Impact on the house to the south of the site called Meadow View in terms of privacy and outlook;

·  Increased traffic and congestion and unsuitability of roads;

·  Impact on peace and tranquillity of the adjacent hospice;

·   House types of basic 1980s design and out of keeping with Boston Spa;

·  Previous Miller Homes customers had been dissatisfied with their new home;

·  Comment querying why the Panel report was dated 11th May, despite being published earlier.

 

It was noted that all the issues raised had been covered at the previous Panel meeting of the 13th April, other than the final bullet point, the report was dated when the Panel were due to consider the matter.

 

Members were also advised of an amendment to the Section 106 Agreement to include an additional obligation to construct the boundary fencing to the hospice boundary and to maintain it as part of the on site public open space maintenance. Details of the fencing would be appended to the Section 106 agreement.

 

Members were advised how Miller Homes intended to address previous concerns:

·  The boundary to the hospice was to be maintained through the Section 106 agreement by a management company

·  A LEAP (local equipment area of play) play area similar to the one on the Wetherby development was to be provided on the main area of public open space in the north east corner of the site.

·  The ‘Corner Turner’ (Kipling) house type had been removed from 3 plots and replaced with a more traditional house type.

·  Speed limits on Grove Road would be addressed within the Section 106 Agreement

·  A section of hedge would be removed at the Grove Road/ Green Lane junction and dropped crossings provided to facilitate the crossing of these roads.

·  Staggered metal railings would be provided to ensure that pedestrians and particularly children could not run straight out onto the road.

·  Similar staggered railings would also be provided on the new section of footpath that leads to the bus stop.

·  The pumping station required at the north eastern corner of the site would be 2 small cabinets and associated hardstanding that would be enclosed with hoop top railings and soft landscaping.

·  The applicant Miller Homes had agreed to participate in a consultative forum and that this would form part of the planning conditions.

 

Members discussed the following points:

·  That a standard condition be added to all large developments for the applicants to participate in local consultation forums.

·  Section 106 agreement  to address local employment issues

 

Members were informed that the applicant was eager to get on site and start the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 175.

Chairs Comment

The Chair informed the Panel that this was the last North and East Plans Panel of this municipal year.

 

He thanked all Panel Members for their input and contributions over the past 12 months.

176.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the North and East Plans Panel will be Thursday 15th June 2017 at 1:30pm.

Minutes:

The next meeting of the North and East Plans Panel will be on Thursday 15th June 2017 at 1:30pm.