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 refusal of inspection of documents.

There was no exempt information.

There were no late items.

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. 

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests.

However, Cllr Midgley declared an other interest with regard to Agenda Item 7 20/04235/FU – Change of use of light industrial/offices and construction of two storey front and first floor extensions to form residential recovery care home at Hopewell Mill, Hopewell Terrace, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7AQ. It was noted that as local ward councillor she had made a representation to object to the application and was of the view that she could not participate with an open mind.

Cllr Midgley vacated the meeting whilst this item was discussed.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Almass, Flint and Stephenson.

Cllrs Garthwaite, Hamilton and Latty were in attendance at the meeting as substitute members.

To receive the minutes of the meeting held on 27^th May 2021, for approval as a correct record.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 27^th May 2021, be approved as a correct record.

The report of the Chief Planning Officer requests Members consideration on an application for change of use of light industrial/offices and construction of two storey front and first floor extensions to form residential recovery care home at Hopewell Mill, Hopewell Terrace, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7AQ

(Report attached)

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an application for the change of use of light industrial /offices and construction of a two storey front and first floor extensions to  form residential recovery care home at Hopewell Mill, Hopewell Terrace, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7AQ.

Slides and photographs were shown throughout discussions.

Members were informed of the following points:

• Maps were shown which set out local landmarks near to the application site. The landmarks included a Methodist Church, St Mary’s Church and a school. The application site is in a cul-de-sac and is the only commercial development with the rest of the cul-de-sac used for residential purposes.
• It was noted that the whole of the site was within the ownership of the applicant.
• Timber fencing is the current boundary treatment to the frontage.
• The gable end of the property is blank except for one window which overlooks the garden of no 17 Hopewell Terrace. It was noted that this would be used as a landing. No 21 Hopewell Terrace has an extension which adjoins the commercial property.
• The proposal was for a range of single and two storey buildings. It would have parking for 6 vehicles and a disabled bay. There is to be a small outside terraced area for the use of residents. The floor plans showed communal rooms which included dining, lounge, meeting rooms and office space. Bedrooms all have en-suite facilities with at least one window for natural light and ventilation, a lift serves all floors. It was noted that all rooms were of an adequate size.
• The plans showed a dormer in the roof space.
• The new extension would have bi-fold doors, existing archways were to be reinstated. Materials would be of redbrick with rendering in contemporary design.
• Representations had been received from all three local ward councillors and from residents within the cul-de-sac and the wider village, plus two from outside the immediate area.
• Two letters of support had been received, including one from the Parish Council.

Members noted the following updates:

• One additional representation had been received from a local resident who raised similar objections to those already received and included within the report. These were in relation to;
  • Alcohol can be bought nearby
  • School is nearby
  • It would better used as a youth centre
  • There have been issues with the nearby alleyway
  • Car parking
• It was noted that an additional condition is to be added requiring the applicant to submit a parking management plan for approval by the Council.
• This would be a 16 bed C2 use, with a previous application for a care home in 2017 having been granted approval. It was noted that the nature of the occupancy for this application was different, but the use class remains as previously approved.

Members discussions included the following:

·  Previous granted approval and planning history of the site.

·  Parking and safe access and egress of the site.

·  Amenity space for future residents of the facility.

·  Concerns raised by objectors, including highway safety, overlooking,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 16.

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presents an application for replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension at No. 45 Plane Tree Croft, Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 8UQ

(Report attached)

Cllr Midgley return to the meeting at 14:40 for the consideration of agenda item 8.

The report of the Chief Planning Officer set out an application for replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension at No. 45 Plane Tree Croft, Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 8UQ

Slides and photographs were shown throughout the presentation.

Members were advised that this application had been brought to Plans Panel due to the applicants being employed within the Development Management Team at Leeds City Council. The Council’s Officer Delegation Scheme (Council (non-executive) functions) sets out that where this is the case an application cannot be determined by the Chief Planning Officer under delegated powers.

The Panel were informed of the following points:

·  This is a semi-detached house with an existing conservatory. The application requested the replacement of the existing conservatory with a rear single storey extension, with a parapet roof and slight mono-pitch lean to roof to allow for maintenance of the roof.

·  The proposed single storey extension would project 3 metres from the original rear wall of the property, which is the same as the conservatory it would replace. The width will be 3.5 metres and the overall height would be 3.6 metres to the top of the mono-pitch lean to roof and 3.5 metres to the top of the parapet wall. This would be a reduction in height of 0.3 metres compared with the existing conservatory.

·  The proposed single storey rear extension would be set 0.2 metres away from the common boundary with No. 47 Plane Tree Croft and would have a distance of 4.1 metres to the common boundary with No. 43 Plane Tree Croft.

·  Glazed doors are proposed to the single storey extension which face the North and West elevations.

·  No objections have been received from neighbouring properties.

·  Materials would be similar to those already used for the property.

·  A condition in relation to Permitted Development is in force for the whole estate which is why the application requires permission, otherwise it would be able to be pursued under automatic permitted development rights pertinent to householder extensions.

Members had no questions in relation to this application and could see no issues with the proposed extension.

RESOLVED – To grant permission as requested in the submitted report.

The next meeting of North and East Plans Panel will be on Thursday 22^nd July 2021 at 1:30pm in Civic Hall, Leeds.

RESOLVED – To note the next meeting of the North and East Plans Panel will be on Thursday 22^nd July 2021, at 1:30pm in Civic Hall.

The meeting concluded at 14:50