Agenda and minutes

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)

There were no appeals against the refusal of inspection of documents.

There were no exempt items.

There were no late items.

To disclose or draw attention to any interests in accordance with Leeds City Council’s ‘Councillor Code of Conduct’.

Cllr Stephenson informed the Panel of a non-pecuniary interest in relation to Agenda Item 8 - 21/08379/OT - Outline Application for up to 925 dwellings including means of primary vehicle access and central Spine Road and associated infrastructure works and a 2.6ha Community Hub facility (provisionally comprising primary school, convenience store and health provision) with all other matters reserved all on land pertaining to the Southern Quadrant of the East Leeds Extension (part of housing allocation site HG1-288).

He is a Director of the Multi-Academy Trust which is going to sponsor the primary school within the Community Hub facility element of the application. He advised the Panel that he would restrict his comments on this accordingly.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Heselwood and Sharpe. Cllr Garvani attended the meeting as substitute for Cllr Heselwood.

To receive the minutes of the meeting held on 27^th July 2023, for approval as a correct record.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 27^th July 2023, be approved as a correct record.

The report of the Chief Planning Officer sets out an application for realignment of the existing stone wall to facilitate vehicle and pedestrian improvements to Bramham Road. Erection of two outbuildings. Replacement of an existing timber fence with a new stone boundary wall and gate pillars. Replacement of an existing single storey extension to Corner Cottage. Change of use of land to parking, with associated hardstanding/landscaping at Corner Cottage, 2 High Street, Clifford, Wetherby, LS23 6JF

The report of the Chief Planning Officer returned this application to North and East Plans Panel following a deferral for further consultation with residents, local Ward Councillors and Clifford Parish Council.

The application had been previously heard at the North and East Plans Panel on 9^th February 2023. The officer recommendation to grant planning permission subject to conditions as detailed (with amendments to conditions as deemed appropriate) was not accepted by Members and the application was to be revisited and return to the Plans Panel for formal determination.

The previous officer report was attached as Appendix 1 and this report therefore, focused on what has happened since the February meeting and included an assessment of the consultation work carried out and the revised scheme received.

Members were informed of the following points by way of an update on matters since the item was heard at February Panel:

• In relation to further consultation between the applicant and local community groups, a cover letter was submitted on 23rd May 2023 by the agent for the application which detailed the engagement with Clifford Parish Council and the Local History Group as set out at Paragraph 9 of the submitted report.
• The term ‘cobbles’ to ‘stone setts’.  This change in wording was reflected in the conditions proposed, with condition 11 now relating to stone setts sample and specification, rather than cobbles. The ‘Proposed Site Access Plan’ had been amended to indicate the stone setts to the former position of the boundary wall, the threshold of the driveway, and to the pedestrian area between the dwellings at 1-6 The Greyhound. This removed reference to the term ‘cobbles’.
• It was noted that the application had been assessed by the LCC Access Officer, who had made comments in relation to the stone setts proposed as part of the scheme, finding no objection subject to these meeting the relevant building standard.
• The revised plans had also been assessed by LCC Conservation Officer, who provide no objection to the stone setts, subject to specifications of the material being secured via condition, to ensure appropriateness in terms of colour match and material. It was noted that the applicant was amenable to such a condition.
• There had been no changes to the proposed plans in relation to the other elements of the proposed works as detailed within the application description - i.e., to the existing boundary wall, erection of two outbuildings, replacement of existing timber fence with new stone boundary wall and gate pillars, and replacement of an existing single storey extension to Corner Cottage, change of use of land to parking, with associated hardstanding/landscaping.
• Highways had confirmed that there were no recorded accidents in the area. It was the view that the visibility splays would be better.
• 2 further letters of representation had been received since the publishing of the report – from Cllr Lamb the Wetherby Ward Councillor and from Clifford Parish Council. Both were read out to the Panel. It was also noted that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presents an outline application for up to 925 dwellings including means of primary vehicle access and central Spine Road and associated infrastructure works and a 2.6ha Community Hub facility (provisionally comprising primary school, convenience store and health provision) with all other matters reserved all on land pertaining to the Southern Quadrant of the East Leeds Extension (part of housing allocation site HG1-288)

The Chief Planning Officer presented a report to Panel which provided information that Members had requested at a meeting held on 22^nd September 2022. Members had been requested to consider an application for outline planning permission for up to 925 dwellings including means of primary vehicle access and central Spine Road and associated infrastructure works and a 2.6ha Community Hub facility (provisionally comprising primary school, convenience store and health provision) all on land pertaining to the Southern Quadrant of the East Leeds Extension (part of housing allocation site HG1-288). This application seeks detailed approval for means of access, but with all other matters reserved.

 A copy of the position statement report was attached at Appendix 1. At the meeting on 22^nd September 2022, Members had resolved to note the content of the report, provided views in relation to the questions posed, and to defer and delegate approval to the Chief Planning Officer, subject to a list of conditions relating to the outline application being put before Panel Members at a future Plans Panel meeting.

The purpose of this report was to fulfil the second part of that resolution and provided details of the proposed conditions, as listed at Appendix 2. The report also provided details of the proposed planning obligations to be secured by way of a Section 106 Agreement and provided an update on matters since the 22^nd September Plans Panel which were set out at Paragraph 4 of the submitted report.

Members were informed that the Environment Agency still had objections and were still in consultation with the developers. The concerns related to flood risk and nature.

In relation to Condition 36, Yorkshire Water were now confident they could deliver what would be required for the site and that proposed condition could be deleted.

There were no speakers for this item but the agent, Mr Johnson was available to answer questions.

In response to questions from Members, the agent and officers provided the following information:

• It was noted that Condition 2 set out a time limit of 10 years for the submission of Reserved Matters which was consistent with the approach taken for planning permission granted for the North and Middle Quadrants and the sheer scale of the development proposed. Members did have concerns about the 10 year time limits as this could affect speed in which much needed housing is delivered. The agent clarified that a change to Condition 2, to 3 years would not be a cause for concern to the developers as they were ready to submit Reserved Matters details.
• It was noted that Highways had requested work to Dumbbell Roundabout, and this had been conditioned as it was necessary for both the South and Middle quadrants.
• It was noted that the new primary school was to be located in the Local Centre hub of the development and it would require alternative provision to be made for some of the existing playing pitches before the school opens in 2026. There was a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

To note that the next meeting of North and East Plans Panel will held on Thursday 21^st September 2023 at 1.30pm.

RESOLVED – To note the next meeting of the North and East Plans Panel would be on Thursday 21^st September 2023, at 1.30pm.

The meeting concluded at 15:10