Agenda and minutes

Venue: Civic Hall, Leeds

Contact: John Grieve , 0113 37 88662  Email: john.grieve@leeds.gov.uk

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123.

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 the refusal of inspection of documents.

124.

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 items identified where it was considered necessary to exclude the press or public from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

125.

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 of business to be considered.

126.

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 any disclosable pecuniary interests made at the meeting.

127.

Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence (If any)

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors: C Macniven and B Selby.

 

Councillor M Coulson was in attendance as a substitute Member.

128.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 248 KB

To consider and approve the Minutes of the Previous Meeting held on 15th February 2018.

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

The Minutes of the previous meeting held on 15th February 2018 were submitted for consideration and approval.

 

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 15th February 2018 be accepted as a true and correct record.

129.

Matters Arising from the Minutes

To consider any matters arising from the Minutes.

Minutes:

Proposed pedestrian improvements to be provided at the junction of Portland Crescent and Woodhouse Lane, Leeds 2 (Minute No. 120 referred) – With reference to the previous meeting when it was agreed that further details about the design/ appearance of the junction should come back to Panel in due course. Members sought an indication when that was likely to be.

 

In responding the City Centre Team Leader said it was intended that a report/ presentation would be brought back to the meeting in April.

130.

Application No. 17/07710/FU - external alterations including reinstatement of the west wing, new covered courtyard with atrium, new circulation core to rear, new shopfront and flexible use as A1 retail, A2 financial and professional services, A3 cafe, A4 bar and/or B1 offices and Listed Building Consent Application reference 17/07711/LI for internal and external alterations including reinstatement of the west wing, new covered courtyard with atrium, new circulation core to rear and new shopfront at the First White Cloth Hall, 98-100 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2 7DJ pdf icon PDF 860 KB

To consider a report by the Chief Planning Officer which sets out details of an application for external alterations including reinstatement of the west wing, new covered courtyard with atrium, new circulation core to rear, new shopfront and flexible use as A1 retail, A2 financial and professional services, A3 cafe, A4 bar and/or B1 offices and Listed Building Consent Application reference 17/07711/LI for internal and external alterations including reinstatement of the west wing, new covered courtyard with atrium, new circulation core to rear and new shopfront at the First White Cloth Hall, 98-100 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2 7DJ

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report which set out details of an application for external alterations including re-instatement of the west wing, new covered courtyard with atrium, new circulation core to rear, new shopfront and flexible use as A1 retail, A2 bar and /or B1 office and Listed Building Consent, Application reference 17/07711/LI for internal and external alterations including re-instatement of the west wing, new covered courtyard with atrium, new circulation core to rear and new shopfront at the First White Cloth Hall, 98-100 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ.

 

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

 

The Planning Case Officer addressed the Panel, speaking in detail about the proposal and highlighted the following:

 

·  The application proposal seeks to repair and restore the First White Cloth Hall and provide a viable space for a new shop, financial or professional service, café/restaurant, bar or office workspace   (791 sqm).

 

·  The main elements of the proposals are:

 

- Carry out essential repairs

- Restore the existing arcading to the East Wing inner courtyard

- Mirror the restored east wing on the west wing, re-using

  salvaged fabric from the demolished west wing where possible

- Repair of the Kirkgate frontages including new shopfronts

- Introduce high quality modern design in the form of a glazed atrium

- Introduction of a modern polycarbonate rainscreen and modern windows on the southern elevation

- Reinstatement of the cupola

 

The Panel heard from Joanne Needham, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) who spoke in opposition to the proposal.

 

Members were informed that the Society were keen to see a positive outcome but without spoiling the character of the building. The building was currently in a vulnerable state and a full structural report was necessary to understand the extent of the demolition required. What was being proposed was a highly risky restoration, the Society were of the view that further consideration should be given as to whether what was being proposed was the right solution.

 

It was reported that the Society had come forward with an alternative solution but details had only been received within the past few days.

 

The Legal Officer to the Panel advised Members that there was only one proposal before Members today and determination of the application should be based on that proposal alone.

 

 

Members raised the following questions:

 

·  Who is this development for, who will receive the most benefit from its restoration

·  The Society are suggesting an alternative solution but this was no put forward at the appropriate time

·  It would appear that there is not a lot of the original building remaining so you are not going to get back and use those materials

 

In responding to the issues raised, the SPAB representative said:

 

·  The restoration of the building would benefit the citizens of Leeds

·  The Society would prefer to engage with the City Council to explore alternative options

·  The proposals before Members would cause substantial harm to the building, the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 130.

131.

Application No. 17/07579/FU - Retrospective demolition of 101-104 Kirkgate, the demolition of 9-13 Crown Court, and the construction of new residential buildings with ground floor A1 retail, A3 café/restaurant uses and D1 leisure uses, basement car parking and associated public realm at 101-104 Kirkgate, 9-13 Crown Court and Crown Street Car Park, Leeds 2. pdf icon PDF 4 MB

To consider a report by the Chief Planning Officer which sets out details of an application which seeks retrospective demolition of 101-104 Kirkgate, the demolition of 9-13 Crown Court, and the construction of new residential buildings with ground floor A1 retail, A3 café/restaurant uses and D1 leisure uses, basement car parking and associated public realm at 101-104 Kirkgate, 9-13 Crown Court and Crown Street Car Park, Leeds 2.

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report which set out details of an application which sought retrospective demolition of 101 - 104 Kirkgate, the demolition of 9 -13 Crown Court and the construction of new residential buildings with ground floor A1 retail, A3 café/restaurant uses and D1 leisure uses, basement car parking and associated public realm at 101 – 104 Kirkgate, 9 – 13 Crown Court and Crown Street Car Park, Leeds 2.

 

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

 

The Planning Case Officer addressed the Panel, speaking in detail about the proposal and highlighted the following:

 

·  The application consists of two new buildings with associated public realm. At 101- 104 Kirkgate and 9-13 Crown Court (at the rear), a part 4, part 5 storey building in red-brick and vertical metal cladding is proposed, with A3 café/bar at basement level, A1 retail at ground floor, with flats above. The application also proposes the demolition of the existing 9-13 Crown Court.

 

·  The proposal also includes the re-development of the Crown Street car park, with a new red-brick part 4/5/6/7 storey residential building, with ground floor A3 café/restaurant units.

 

·  The proposal is for Private Rented Sector (PRS) flats, across the two buildings. 80 flats are proposed in total, consisting of:

 

- 33 one-bed flats

- 42 two-bed flats

- 6 three-bed flats

 

·  The buildings would be constructed to exceed 2013 Building Regulations Part L by 20%. 10% on-site low carbon energy demand would be met by using air source heat pumps.

 

·  28 car parking spaces including 3 disabled bays are proposed at basement level below the Crown Street car park building. This basement would also include provision for 74 cycle parking spaces. The car park would be accessed via Pine Court (one-way in) and egressed via the Waterloo House access road. Bin storage would also be located inside the building, accessed from the Waterloo House access road. All refuse and recycling would be managed by private collection.

 

In response to Members questions, the following issues were discussed:

 

·  The alleyways running through the site, were these public rights of way

·  Would there be lighting in the alleyways

·  The proposed choice of brick was a little disappointing

·  Where were the dustbins located

·  Why had the Private Rented Sector (PRS) flats model been selected by the developers

·  Would the affordable housing provision be located within the development

·  The public realm would include seating areas but who would be using these areas and how would they be managed

·  There appeared to be a lack of co-ordination with the developers of the neighbouring First White Cloth Hall site which may have assisted in the digging out of a route through both sites

 

The Planning Officers together with the applicant’s representatives provided the following responses:

 

·  The City Centre Team Leader confirmed that it would be for the Public Rights of Way Team to include each of the alleyways on the definitive map but late night closure of these  ...  view the full minutes text for item 131.

132.

Application No.17/07963/OT - Outline Application for residential development and associated basement parking at Sweet Street, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 9AA pdf icon PDF 2 MB

To consider a report by the Chief Planning Officer which sets out details of an outline application for residential development and associated basement parking at Sweet Street, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 9AA

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report which set out details of an outline application for residential development and associated basement parking at Sweet Street, Holbeck, Leeds 11.

 

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

 

The Planning Case Officer addressed the Panel, speaking in detail about the proposal and highlighted the following:

 

·  The maximum height of the building would be 10 residential storeys, approximately 33m. The maximum footprint would be U-shaped, fronting onto Sweet Street and Siddall Street and the new pedestrian/cycle route to the north, forming a west facing courtyard amenity space. The indicative building footprint would be set back approximately 10.5m from the boundary to the north, which would allow the provision of a 2.5m wide public pedestrian/cycle route and not prejudice the development of the sites to the north. There would be a residents’ gym and communal lounge at ground floor

 

·  The proposal is for an indicative maximum of 215 flats in outline only, likely to be provided in the following combination and size:

 

No. Type Mix H4 target mix Size

 

33 Studio (included in one-bedroom target and size below)

103 1 bed 60% Min 0-Max 50% 35.58-43.5sqm

75 2 bed 35% Min 30-Max 50% 61.9-67sqm

10 3 bed 5% Min 20-Max 70% 85-90sqm

 

·  A pedestrian route is proposed along the northern edge of the site, this would be a minimum of 2.5m wide and would feature tree planting. This route would be added to if neighbouring sites to the north and west were to come forward for redevelopment at any time in the future, in order to achieve the aspirations for enhanced connectivity within Holbeck from Siddall Street to Marshall Street.

 

·  Basement car parking for the block would be accessed from Siddall Street. This would provide 68 car parking spaces to serve the development, including 2 disabled bays and 6 electric vehicle charging points. The basement would also provide secure cycle parking for 215 cycles, 16 motorcycle spaces and bin storage.

 

·  A minimum of 10% energy generation would be developed through on site low carbon energy sources. The scheme would also deliver a reduction of at least 20% on building regulations carbon emissions. As this scheme is in outline only, further details will follow regarding how this might be achieved, however the applicant has indicated that this would include roof-top solar panels. The external appearance of the building would include material such as: brick, glazing, and metal cladding.

 

In response to Members questions, the following issues were discussed:

 

·  Previously Members had suggested that the development of the adjacent Council owned site be explored in conjunction with this site, had such enquiries been made. 

·  There appeared to be a number of one bedroom studio apartments which were below the required space standards

 

The Planning Case Officer/ applicant representatives provided the following responses:

 

·  It was reported that discussions had taken place with the Director of City Development who had confirmed that the LCC site was not available at the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 132.

133.

PREAPP/17/00288 - Pre-Application Presentation for a stepped block of part 11 storeys, part 18 storeys (with roof top plant and lower ground floor) providing student accommodation comprising some 98 units with ground and lower ground floor communal spaces and a landscape scheme around the building at land to the north of Brunswick Point/Q One, Wade Lane, Leeds, LS2 8DS. pdf icon PDF 697 KB

To consider a report by the Chief Planning Officer which sets out details of a pre-application presentation for a stepped block of part 11 storeys, part 18 storeys (with roof top plant and lower ground floor) providing student accommodation comprising some 98 units with ground and lower ground floor communal spaces and a landscape scheme around the building at land to the north of Brunswick Point/Q One, Wade Lane, Leeds, LS2 8DS.

 

(Report attached)

Minutes:

The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report which sets out details of a

pre-application presentation for a stepped block of part 11 storeys, part 18 storeys (with roof top plant and lower ground floor) providing student accommodation comprising 98 units with ground and lower ground floor communal spaces and a landscape scheme around the building at land to the north of Brunswick Point/ Q One, Wade Lane, Leeds 2.

 

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

 

The applicant’s representatives addressed the Panel, speaking in detail about the proposal and highlighted the following:

 

The proposed scheme would comprise of 98 studio dwellings, for occupation by students, ranging in internal floorspace from 21 sq. metres to 31 sq. metres. These are currently proposed to be set out as follows:

 

10 studios of 21 sq metres

17 studios of 22 sq metres

37 studios of 23 sq metres

17 studios of 29 sq metres

17 studios of 31 sq metres

 

The proposal would include a range of high quality communal facilities within the ground and lower ground floor levels of the proposed building, comprising a lounge, reception area with TV, a breakfast room and study rooms/pods. The Developer advises that occupiers would also be able to make use of the lower ground floor of the existing Q One building, which would provide a cinema room (c. 30 – 40sqm), a games room (c.80sqm), a storage area for students (c. 30-40sqm) and additional cycle stands. In addition the Developer also stated that student occupiers would be given free annual membership of the nearby Pure Gym at the Merrion Centre.

 

Members raised the following questions:

 

·  The communal space would be located in two different buildings, had consideration been given to the provision of an extension to link the two buildings together.

·  Could further details about the security of the building be provided

 

In responding to the issues raised, the applicant’s representatives said:

 

·  It was proposed that the façade to the existing building would be redeveloped and new landscaping would be provided that would give the impression the two buildings were linked.

·  Entrances to the building would be gated and there would be a managed reception at the main entrance

 

In offering comments Members raised the following issues:

 

·  A number of Members expressed the view that the design / proposals was an improvement on the earlier scheme.

·  A number of Members expressed concern about the size of some of the studio apartments.

·  Had cluster apartments been considered

·  Further details of the landscaping proposals were required

·  There was concern that some of the communal facilities were to be located in the neighbouring property, could consideration be given to linking the two buildings

 

Responding to the comment as to whether cluster apartments had been considered, the Chief Planning Officer said Members needed to be mindful about the type of student accommodation that was being proposed, there were distinct markets for both studio flats and cluster flats.

 

In drawing the discussion  ...  view the full minutes text for item 133.

134.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

To note that the next meeting will take place on Thursday, 29th March 2018 at 1.30pm in the Civic Hall, Leeds.

Minutes:

RESOLVED – To note that the next meeting will take place on Thursday, 29th March 2018 at 1.30pm in the Civic Hall, Leeds.