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.

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 was no exempt information on the Agenda.

There were no late items.

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

There were no declarations.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor C Gruen.  Councillor S Hamilton was in attendance as substitute.

To confirm as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 1 December 2022.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 1 December 2022 be confirmed as a correct record.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for a proposed residential development, office development, ground floor commercial space and associated public realm at land south of Sweet Street West, Leeds

The applicant had requesed that the application be deferred to a following meeting as there had been some late issues that had arisen.

RESOLVED – That the application be deferred to a future meeting of City Plans Panel.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for a proposed residential development, commercial space and associated public realm at former Arla Foods site, 87-91 Kirkstall Road, Leeds

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an application for the demolition of existing buildings and structures; construction of 618 residential dwellings (C3) and flexible commercial space (E and F1); associated refuse and plan infrastructure, landscaping, new public realm and open space at the former Arla Foods site, Kirkstall Road, Leeds.

Members visited the site prior to the meeting and site plans and photographs were displayed and referred to throughout the discussion of the application.

The application had been deferred at the meeting of City Plans Panel on 3 November 2022 to allow further consideration to the following:

·  Housing Mix (proportion of 3 bedroom properties)

·  Provision of balconies.

·  Matters around bio-diversity net gain.

·  Provision of greenspace.

·  Proposed level of affordable housing.

The following was highlighted in relation to the application:

·  There would be 618 buy to rent apartments in five blocks with additional ancillary and commercial use space.

·  There would be 226 parking spaces.

·  There had been a viability appraisal which limited the affordable housing provision and other Section 106 contributions.

·  The development would provide a high density residential scheme with open spaces and pedestrian through routes.  There would be a riverside park and walkway connections to other developments.

·  There had been a proposed increase in affordable housing to 31 units which was still short of policy requirements but a significant improvement of what was previously proposed.  All other Section 06 contributions would be met with the exception of off-site greenspace.

·  Housing mix – it was not viable to increase the number of 3 bedroom apartments but this was felt acceptable within the character of the location.

·  There would be an increase in the number of apartments with balconies.  There would be an additional 27 balconies and the provision of 4 roof terraces.

·  There would be a bio-diversity net gain of 78% and there was a condition agreed with the Environment Agency to ensure targets would be achieved.

·  The greenspace provision would create a sense of community with play spaces.  The riverside park would cover 25% of the sire with additional landscaped area.

·  There had been improvements to the provision of affordable housing and balconies and an improvement in the biodiversity net gain.  The proposals would see the re-use of an old industrial site and the application was recommended for approval.

In response to questions from the Panel, discussion included the following:

·  There would be elements of formal and informal play areas in the open spaces.  The applicant was willing to work with officers and Ward Members with regards to the finer details.  Different types of play equipment were discussed and the applicant was willing for this to be addressed through conditions to the application.

·  The site would be fully maintained by a management company and this would include all public open spaces.

·  The wall between the site and the river was part of the flood alleviation scheme.  There would be pedestrian access to the riverside.  The applicant’s ownership was up to the boundary wall.

·  There would be conditions  ...  view the full minutes text for item 76.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for a proposed residential development and commercial space at Former Yorkshire Post site, Wellington Street, Leeds

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an application for the construction of new buildings for residential (C3), purpose built student accommodation (Sui Generis) and commercial uses (Class E), landscaping, servicing, internal access road, car parking, modifications to highways access, site clearance and associated works.

Members visited the site prior to the meeting and site plans and photographs were displayed and referred to throughout discussion of the application.

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

·  The proposals consisted of three tall buildings and associated public realm to create a residential development.

·  This was a key brownfield site and gateway location into the city.

·  Landscaping would include the provision of a micro forest on site and there would be the addition of two public art columns that would also act as wind mitigation features.

·  Provision of a riverside walkway and widening of the public square.

·  Building A would be for student accommodation would be 13 to 42 storey high.  CGI images were displayed along with internal layouts.  Materials would include metallic panels.

·  Building B would be for student accommodation and would be maibly of a terracotta brick finish with Portland stone.  The building would be from 13 to 32 storeys.  Floor layouts were displayed.

·  Building C would be build to rent apartments and would be 25 storeys.  There would be roof top terraces and a commercial unit at ground floor level.

·  Housing mix within Building C was 47% 1 Bedroom units with 45% 2 bedroom units.  This was consistent with other build to rent units.  Some of the 2 bedroom units could be converted to 3 bedroom units and a model was available to demonstrate how this could be achieved.

·  Samples of the building materials were available for Members to inspect.

·  Views of the site from other locations across the city.

·  Separation distances between the buildings.

·  Pedestrian access and connectivity through the site and to other sites.

·  Landscaping proposals and use of open space.  There would be an area dedicated to play.

·  The development would essentially be car free and there would be provision for cycle storage.

·  The existing clock tower would be demolished but it was proposed to retain the clock tower head and locate this on one of the two new columns that would be created.

In response to questions from the Panel, discussion included the following:

·  The wind impact assessment had been a key part of the design and layout.  Rigorous modelling had been carried out and there were various mitigation measures within the proposals.

·  There would be space for a medical facility within the development.  Health partners had been consulted but there had not been any request for space for medical provision.

·  The cycle space provision was lower than recommended but there was room for expansion if there was the demand.

·  There was no on-site parking and car use would not be encouraged.  There would be two lay-bys for deliveries and pick up and drop off points.  The applicant would be willing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77.

Thursday, 23 March 2023 at 1.30 p.m.

Thursday, 23 March 2023 at 1.30 p.m.