Agenda and minutes
Venue: Civic Hall, Leeds
Contact: Angela M Bloor 2474754 Email: angela.bloor@leeds.gov.uk
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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. |
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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. |
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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 for consideration |
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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. |
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Walshaw. Councillor Selby was in attendance as substitute. |
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Minutes - 24th March 2016 PDF 109 KB To receive and approve the minutes of the meeting held on 24th March 2016. Minutes: RESOLVED– That the minutes of the meeting held on the 24th March 2016 be approved as a correct record. Subject to the following amendments:
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Minute No 125. “Application Number 15/04151/FU, Residential development of 270 houses with associated roads and infrastructure at Tyersall.
RESOLVED – The Panel resolved to defer and delegate approval to the Chief Planning officer subject to the conditions and obligations in the section 106 agreement being finalised as set out in the submitted report and asked that the commuted sum to Bradford Council regarding highway works and the bridge be tracked and that the timing of the works be considered.”
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Minute No 125. “Application Number 15/04151/FU, Residential development of 270 houses with associated roads and infrastructure at Tyersall Lane, Tyersal.
RESOLVED – The Panel resolved to defer and delegate approval to the Chief Planning officer subject to the conditions and obligations in the section 106 agreement being finalised as set out in the submitted report and asked that the commuted sum to Bradford Council regarding highway works and the bridge be tracked and that the timing of the works be considered. Furthermore that the viability to be reviewed at the provision of the 90th, 180th and 270th houses.”
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Minute No 128. “16/00176/ADV - One illuminated rooftop sign, 16/00173/ADV – Eight illuminated signs, 16/00177/ADV - One illuminated projecting blade sign.”
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“16/00176/ADV - One illuminated rooftop sign, 16/00173/ADV - Eight illuminated signs, 16/00177/ADV - One illuminated projecting blade sign.
AT: John Lewis, Unit 45 Victoria gate, Harewood Street Leeds LS2 7AR”
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Matters Arising Minutes: Housing and Planning Bill
The Head of Planning Services updated the Panel on the latest developments of the Housing and Planning Bill. The Court of Appeal confirmed that small house builders constructing 10 or less houses would not be obliged to provide affordable housing.
NGT
The Chair informed the Panel that following an inquiry the Secretary of State had decided that the NGT scheme would not be pursued. However, it was likely that the money allocated to the scheme would be earmarked for transport infrastructure works in Leeds.
Hilton Hotel, First Direct Arena
Councillor P Gruen raised concerns about the continued halt in construction at the “arena hotel”, it now being more than 12 months since construction ceased. Also highlighted was that pedestrians and vehicles are still being inconvenienced by the barriers placed around the site. Cllr Gruen asked what the latest position was and that a strong message be sent to the bank responsible for the site.
The City Centre Team Leader updated the panel, informing them that the bank was working on getting a new contractor to complete the building. It was noted that the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership were also involved in negotiations.
RESOLVED – That the Panel write to The Director of City Development highlighting the concerns raised about the “arena hotel” and requesting that a report on the latest position on efforts to resolve the situation is brought to the next Plans Panel. |
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To receive a report of the Chief Planning Officer which details an application for or a residential development of 503 houses, conversion of former hospital administration block, demolition of Villa building, associated infrastructure including two new vehicle access points to A64, public open space and retention of Clock Tower on land at Seacroft Hospital, York Road, Leeds, LS14 6UH. Minutes: The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report which detailed an application for a residential development of 503 houses, conversion of former hospital administration block, demolition of Villa building, associated infrastructure including two new vehicle access points to A64, public open space and retention of Clock Tower on land at Seacroft Hospital, York Road, Leeds, LS14 6UH.
Site photographs and plans were displayed and referred to throughout the discussion of the application.
Officers highlighted the design changes that were proposed following the comments of Plans Panel on 24th March 2016.
The issues highlighted in relation to the application included the following:
In response to Members comments and questions, the following was discussed:
The Head of Planning Services addressed the Panel commenting that the size of the garages on the development would be adequate ... view the full minutes text for item 138. |
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To receive a report of the Chief Planning Officer which details a Proposal for the demolition of a two storey building and a garage block and the creation of an innovation and enterprise centre building, set in a landscaped area within the University Of Leeds campus, Orange Zone Car Park, Off Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT. Minutes: The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report which detailed a pre-application proposal for the demolition of a two storey building and a garage block and the creation of an innovation and enterprise centre building, set in a landscaped area within the University Of Leeds campus, Orange Zone Car Park, Off Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT.
Site photographs and plans were displayed and referred to throughout the discussion of the application. Members had also attended a site visit prior to discussion of the item.
The Panel heard from the City Centre Team Leader and a representative of Associated Architects LLP who highlighted the following aspects of the proposals:
In response to Members comments and questions, the following was discussed:
Generally Members felt the proposed building design would be a positive addition to the University’s buildings.
Members responded to the questions featured at paragraph 8 of the submitted report as follows:
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Date and Time of Next Meeting To be confirmed. Minutes: 1.30pm Thursday 9th June 2016. |