Agenda and minutes

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. 

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made.  Councillor K Ritchie informed the Panel that he had submitted an objection to Agenda Item 11, Application 14/04720/FU – Variation of condition 3 (range of goods sold) of approval 12/03748/FU, to allow the sale of magazines and national newspapers.  This had been submitted prior to the publication of the impact assessment and Councillor Ritchie reppoerted that he would consider the application with an open mind.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors A Castle, R Finnigan and R Wood.

Councillors B Flynn and G Latty were in attendance as substitutes.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2014 as a correct record.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2014 be confirmed as a correct record.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an pplication for the demolition of the former police station, construction of a new single storey supermarket and separate retail unit with associated works, car parking and landscaping.

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an application for the demolition of the former police station and construction of a new single storey supermarket and separate retail unit with associated works, car parking and landscaping at Burton Road, Beeston, Leeds.

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

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

·  There would be a 100 space car park which would allow customers two and a half hours free parking.

·  The proposals were consistent with policy outlined in the Core Strategy.

·  The projected impact on highways would meet required standards.

·  Due to the amenity of local residents, there had been negotiations regarding opening and delivery hours which would be conditioned as part of any approval.

·  The site was subject to a blanket tree preservation order.

·  If approved, the proposals would create between 40 and 50 jobs and up to 200 jobs during the construction process.

·  Reference was made to representations made in support of and against the application.

·  It was reported that there would be an amendment to the Section 106 agreement to provide a further £5,000 for the provision of real time bus information.

·  It was recommended to defer and delegate the application to the Chief Planning Officer for approval.

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

·  Concerns regarding traffic and parking – it was reported that the applicant had been requested to provide a revised traffic assessment.  Traffic regulation orders could be used to impose restrictions if needed.

·  Use of the smaller retail unit.  It was queried whether the possibility of Class A” use could be removed to prevent the premises being used for a betting shape or pay day lenders.  The Panel was informed that there was already conditions limiting the use of this unit but they did not include Class A2.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for the installation of a two pump fully automated petrol filling station with associated 4.5m high canopy, control room and underground storage tanks to existing car park

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an application for the installation of a two pump fully automated petrol filling station with associated 4.5m high canopy, control room and underground storage tanks to the existing car park at Asda Stores, Old Lane, Beeston, Leeds.

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

Further issues discussed included the following:

·  Opening and delivery hours would be consistent with those of the existing store.

·  It was predicted that the filling station would be mainly used by passers-by and existing store users and would not cause a significant increase in traffic.

·  Reference was made to representations received, both those in support of the application and those against.

·  Conditions would be imposed to mitigate any potential noise impact.

·  It was recommended that the application be approved.

In response to Members comments and questions concern was raised regarding additional traffic – it was reiterated that a thorough assessment had been carried out and there would only be a limited amount of additional traffic.

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

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for the change of use of a restaurant (A3) with manager flat to first floor and external flue to rear

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an application for the change of use of a private members club to restaurant with manager flat to first floor and external flue to rear at 207 to 209 New Road Side, Horsforth.

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 had initially been for 88 covers at the premises but this had been reduced to 60 based on car parking available.

·  There had been a recent approval to use the premises as a health centre.

·  Concerns had been made by local residents regarding access to the car park and potential for noise and disturbance.  It was reported that it had been agreed to have reduced opening hours until 10.00 p.m. to minimise any noise impact.

·  It had been agreed to extend the flue at the rear of the premises to minimise smells from the premises and this was in line with Defra guidelines.

·  Concern regarding surface water discharge – it was suggested that a condition be included to prevent this affecting residential properties.

·  Proposed improvements to bin storage area.

Two local residents addressed the Panel with concerns and objections to the application.  These included the following:

·  Access was via a single track that was used by neighbouring properties.

·  There was not sufficient parking to the number of covers that was proposed.

·  Concern regarding collection of bins and smell from refuse.

·  The immediate area was already saturated with restaurants.

·  Local residents would lose car parking spaces.

·  The approval for a Health Centre would be a better use of the building.

·  It was reported that the use of the premises as a private club had steadily declined since 1990 and there had been some previous noise disturbance from cars.

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

·  The car parking arrangements were in line with requirements and some users would use alternative means of transport including public transport.

·  There would be new signage to the car park via the access road.

·  Due to the uneven surface of the access road, traffic would not be able to travel at speed.

·  The hours of opening would usually only be 5.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 12.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. on a weekend.

·  The flue would be installed by specialists and within guidelines.  Current extraction was via a ground floor window.

·  The restaurant would create two full time and four part time jobs.

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

·  Parking on the highway would not be under the control of the restaurant.  Car parking was not considered to be an issue and the provision in place met guidelines based on the size of the premises.

·  It was anticipated that the restaurant would achieve 75% to 85% occupancy during opening hours.

·  Concern was expressed regarding the adequacy of the access road to the car  ...  view the full minutes text for item 61.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for the demolition of a former corn mill building, erection of two storey offices and a listed building application for the demolition of the former corn mill building

The report of the Chief Planning Officer referred to an application for the demolition of a former corn mill building, erection of two storey offices and a listed building application to demolish the former corn mill building at Corn Mill View, Low Lane, Horsforth.  The application had been deferred following the October meeting of the Plans Panel to allow for further comment from English Heritage.

It was reported that the existing listed building now needed to be demolished due to its poor condition.  English Heritage had expressed a preference for a previously proposed scheme but this was no longer felt to be viable.  Members expressed concern that the building had been allowed to decay and that this should have been resolved earlier.

RESOLVED – That Application 14/03987/FU be granted as per the officer recommendation and conditions outlined in the report and Application 14/03988/LI be deferred for notification to the Secretary of State

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for the variation of condition 3 (range of goods sold) of approval 12/03748/FU to allow sale of magazines and national newspapers.

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an application for the variation of condition 3 (range of goods sold) of approval 12/03748/FU to allow the sale of magazines and national newspapers at Aldi Store, Stanningley Road, Bramley.

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

Thursday, 15 January 2015

Thursday, 15 January 2015 at 1.30 p.m.