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98.

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.

 

99.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 115 KB

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 19 March 2015 as a correct record.

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 March 2015 be confirmed as a correct record.

 

100.

Application 13/05511/FU - Deanhurst, Gelderd Road, Gildersome pdf icon PDF 612 KB

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for the variation of condition number 5 (external storage) of planning permission 12/01608/FU (Change of use of former haulage office and HGV parking area to a use class B8 unit with ancillary offices and trade counter/showroom with external storage to the rear yard area and additional parking provision)

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer referred to the variation of condition number 5 (external storage) of planning permission 12/01608/FU (Change of use of former haulage office and HGV parking area to a use Class B8 unit with ancillary offices and trade counter/showroom with external storage to the rear yard area and additional parking provision).

 

It was reported that there had been additional information received from the applicant following a noise report from Environmental Health and there had been a request to defer this item.  Members were asked to consider deferring the item and concern was expressed that due to the time since the original application was approved that it would be unreasonable to allow any further delay.  Members did not support a deferral of the application.

 

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 used for the storage of LPG canisters.

·  There were offices adjacent to the site and residential properties to the other boundaries.

·  Reference was made to conditions to the original application including the provision of an acoustic fence.  It was reported that following the original application and additional conditions applied following consideration by Panel that agreement had still not been reached by all parties for operations at the site.

·  Following complaints regarding noise from the sites there had been visits from Environmental Health.  On four occasions there were no problems with noise but on another visits it was noted that there had been regular banging noises.

·  The site had a history of industrial uses and had been used for the storage of gas canisters since 2012.

 

The applicant’s representative addressed the Panel.  It was reported that the applicant had worked closely with Officers to resolve the outstanding issues and had requested further time to address a noise report that had been produced by Environmental Health.  

 

A local resident addressed the Panel.  Issues raised included the following:

 

·  Noise disturbance from the site prevented local residents from enjoying the use of their gardens and conservatories.

·  The problems had been ongoing for three years since the change of use at the site.

 

Further to Members comments and questions, the following was discussed:

 

·  The clear tension between the business and local residents and how to resolve these issues.

·  Concern that previous conditions to the application had not been applied and there had not been any progress regarding the provision of acoustic fencing.

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RESOLVED – That the application be refused as per the officer recommendation outlined in the report.

 

101.

Application 14/04306/OT - 3 Crowther Avenue, Calverley, Pudsey pdf icon PDF 1 MB

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an outline application to layout access road and erect residential development.

 

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an outline application for 5 residential properties, new access and layout on land to the rear of 3-5 Crowther Avenue, Calverley, Leeds.

 

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:

 

·  There had been a high level of objection to the application.

·  A previous proposal for 8 properties at the site had been dismissed.

·  All the plots within the site met the criteria for space in between properties.

·  Reference was mad to a late submission by a Ward Councillor - it was reported that any concerns outlined could be dealt with under a Reserved Matters application which would be brought back to the Panel for consideration.

·  Members queried one of the plots and whether it should be subject of a condition that only a bungalow should be erected.  It was reported that this would be subject to negotiation under a Reserved Matters application.

 

RESOLVED – That the application be approved as per the officer recommendation and conditions outlined in the report.  Additional condtions:

 

1.  Romoval of permitted development rights for extensions and garages.

2.  Submission of a drainage scheme.

 

102.

Application14/05794/RM - Victoria Road, Headingley pdf icon PDF 2 MB

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for a reserved matters application for residential development of 24 dwellings, layout of access roads and associated work.

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented a Reserved Matters application for residential development of 24 dwellings, layout of access roads and associated works at Victoria Road, Headingley.

 

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

 

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

 

·  This application just referred appearance, scale, layout and landscaping to the housing element of the site and not the retail proposal.

·  The site fell within a predominantly residential area with high density housing.

·  Part if the site fell within the Headingley Conservation Area.

·  It was proposed to have 24 terraced houses which would be situated in six blocks of four.  Twelve would be three bedroom properties and twelve would be four bedroom.

·  All properties would have two off street parking spaces and there would be additional cycle and bin storage areas.

·  Public open space at the site would be in excess of minimum requirements.

·  The scale and design of the proposals met with guidelines in the Neighbourhood Design Statement and were sympathetic to the conservation area and nearby listed buildings.

·  Reference was made to representations received from Ward Councillors, local residents and the South Headingley Community Association.

·  There would be an additional condition to the application to address off site highways works.

 

A member of the South Headingley Community Association addressed the Panel with concerns regarding the application. These included the following:

 

·  Concern that the opportunity for new sports facilities had been lost and a reduction in public open space.

·  Increase in the number of bedrooms overall on the development and potential for the properties to be used as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and not family homes.

·  A lack of affordable housing.

·  Further to Members questions, the following was discussed:

o  Concern regarding a demographic imbalance in the area – the sites was surrounded by HMOs and it was felt that the proposed properties with double bedrooms could be used as HMOs.  It was reported that the proposed properties would be Class C3 and not open to be used as HMOs.

 

The applicants’ representative addressed the meeting.  The following was raised:

·  There had been ongoing discussions regarding the application that had led to slight amendments.

·  There had not been any concern regarding the design of the proposals.

·  Tha applicant was a housebuilder and the proposals had not been designed for HMOs or student accommodation.

·  Families would be the target market for the properties.

 

Further to Members comments and questions, the following was discussed:

 

·  Measures to keep the properties as Class C3 including restrictions to prevent properties being extended and other rooms within properties being converted to bedrooms.

·  Affordable housing contribution – this would be used to purchase vacant properties in the area to be used for family housing.

·  Planing permission would be needed to change the use of the properties.

·  The proposals met Neighbourhoods for Living guidelines.

 

RESOLVED – That the application be approved as per the officer recommendation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 102.

103.

Application 14/06826/FU - 22 Bridge Wood Close, Horsforth pdf icon PDF 779 KB

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for the variation of condition 3 of previous approval 14/02722/FU to amend boundary treatment

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer referred to an application for the variation of condition 3 of previous approval 14/02722/FU to amend boundary treatment at 22 Bridge Wood Close, Horsforth, Leeds.

 

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

 

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

 

·  The application was for the re-siting of part of the properties boundary fence which was erected following.

·  The application had been brought to the Panel following representations from a local Ward Councillor concerned about the unauthorised siting of the fence.

·  The site had been visited by the Public Rights of Way Officer

·  It was recommended that the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

 

A local resident addressed the Panel with concerns regarding the application.  These included the following:

 

 

RESOLVED -  That the application be approved as per the officer recommendation and conditions outlined in the report but with amendment to ensure works carried out within 3 months of approval to reduce height of fence and to ensure no trellising to reduced section.