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.

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:-

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 considered.

There were no late items of business.

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. 

There were no Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interest made at the meeting.

To receive apologies for absence (if any)

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors: E Nash and Walshaw

Councillors: K Brooks and P Wray were in attendance as substitutes Members.

Councillor D Ragan had been appointed to the vacancy following the local elections 

To consider and approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 8^th April 2021.

(Copy attached)

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 8^th April 2021 were submitted for comment and approval.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 8^th April 2021 were accepted as a true and correct record.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

With reference to Minute No.118 (B) and the issue of the length of time taken for Section 106 Agreements to be completed, an issue which was discussed on several occasions. The Group Manager, Planning Services reported that an update report would be circulated to Members in the next few days.

To consider a report by the Chief Planning Officer which sets out details of a pre-application presentation for proposed two residential Build to Rent (BTR) buildings, one purpose-built student accommodation building and one Aparthotel (including offices) building with public realm, and outline planning proposal for an office building, at the Former International Swimming Pool Site, Lisbon Street, Leeds.

(Report attached)

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

pre-application presentation for proposed two residential Build to Rent (BTR) buildings, one purpose-built student accommodation building and one Aparthotel (including offices) building with public realm, and outline planning proposal for an office building, at the Former International Swimming Pool Site, Lisbon Street, Leeds.

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:

·  Site / location / context as the former Leeds International Swimming Pool site

·  The site is a Council owned site, located within Leeds City Centre, approximately 1.12 hectares in size.

·  The site is bounded to the east by Little Queen Street, to the south by Castle Street, to the west by Lisbon Street and to the north and west by a signed cycleway, with the Leeds Inner Ring Road (A58) situated beyond the cycleway to the north west of the Site.

·  Existing vehicular access to the site is gained from Lisbon Street to the west and Castle Street to the south. Pedestrian access is via two access points along Little Queen Street, along the extent of Castle Street and along the cycleway to the north and west of the Site. Lisbon Street connects to Wellington Road to the south of the Site which provides access to the A58.

·  The proposal is for two residential Build to Rent (BTR) buildings, one purpose-built student accommodation building and one Aparthotel (including offices) building with public realm, and outline planning proposal for an office building

·  Total of 629 build to rent flats: 1x bed = 315, 2 bed = 272, 3 bed = 42

·  Commercial units at ground floor level

·  It is intended the new buildings will respond to the local heritage assets

·  New landscaping/ greenspace would be provided including a new public square

·  The existing footbridge would be improved with new steps and a lift

·  The applicants propose a shared pedestrian and cycleway provision along the frontage to the Inner Ring Road with a new landscaped buffer

Members raised the following questions to officers/ applicants representative:

·  How would pedestrians and vehicles access the site

·  The Aparthotel, if it was not commercially successful, could the building be converted for other uses

·  Would all flats/ apartments meet the required space standards

·  The bridge landing suggests the provision of steps or possible lift, was a ramp considered

·  What was the timescale for the development

·  For pedestrians using the footpath adjacent to the A58 (Leeds Inner Road) the air quality would be poor, could a substantial contribution towards a quality green buffer be provided.

·  Why was the number of 3 bedroomed apartments apparently low (7% provision)

·  Would a wind study be undertaken

·  Given the layout of the different blocks, there was potentially increased shadowing

·  It was important that play space for children was provided

·  Given the proximity to the A58 could consideration be given to the use of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 130.

To note that the next meeting will take place on Wednesday, 19^th May 2021 at 2.00pm in the Civic Hall, Leeds.

RESOLVED - To note that a further meeting would be held later today, with the next meeting taking place on Thursday, 10^th  June 2021 at 1.30pm in the City Hall, Leeds.