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Planning Committee - Tuesday, 28th May, 2024 2.00 pm

May 28, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The meeting began with the appointment of a substitute chair due to the absence of both the chair and deputy chair. Apologies were received from Councillor Hutchinson and Councillor Kimber, with Councillor Brondell and Councillor Ahmed substituting. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved, and one application was withdrawn for legal reasons. The main discussion focused on a planning application for a residential development in Hebden Bridge, which was ultimately permitted with conditions.

Hebden Bridge Residential Development

The primary topic was the planning application 21/00642/full for the construction of two dwellings on land rear of 1 to 11 The Woodlands, Palace House Road, Hebden Bridge. The officer, Gillian Bolton, presented updates and concerns raised by residents, including surface water runoff, sewer capacity, construction traffic, and wildlife impact. Despite 32 letters of objection and opposition from Councillor Dave Young and the parish council, the officer recommended approval with conditions for further drainage details and surfacing.

Key Concerns and Arguments

  • Surface Water Runoff: Residents provided photographs showing runoff issues, arguing that the proposed attenuation tanks might not handle heavy downpours. The existing sewer's capacity was also questioned.
  • Wildlife Impact: Concerns about the impact on local wildlife were raised, but an ecological assessment showed no significant issues.
  • Highway Safety: The council's highway officer objected due to the unsustainable location and substandard access. However, a previous planning inspector's decision found no significant highway safety issues.
  • Flood Risk: Objector Simon Gough highlighted increased flood risks due to climate change and inadequate drainage maintenance plans.

Decision and Conditions

The committee approved the application with conditions, including:

  • Detailed surfacing and drainage plans to be submitted and approved.
  • A construction management plan to mitigate construction-related issues.

Other Applications

  • St Giles Close, Hove Edge, Brighouse: Application 23/00696/full for a new dwelling was discussed. Concerns about the impact on the Grade II* listed St Giles House and highway safety were raised. The committee approved the application with conditions for surfacing and drainage details.
  • Huddersfield Road, Halifax: Application 24/00048/full for converting a bed and breakfast into a six-bedroom HMO was discussed. Concerns about parking and the adequacy of shared facilities were raised. The committee approved the application.
  • 116 Lister Lane, Halifax: Application for converting a dwelling into an eight-bedroom HMO was discussed. The committee refused the application due to substandard residential amenities, including inadequate kitchen and bathroom facilities.

The meeting concluded with a vote on the final application, and the committee's decisions were recorded.

Attendees

Profile image for Colin Hutchinson
Colin Hutchinson  Labour •  Skircoat
Profile image for Katie Kimber
Katie Kimber  Labour •  Luddendenfoot
Profile image for Stuart Cairney
Stuart Cairney  Labour •  Ovenden
Profile image for Silvia Dacre
Silvia Dacre  Cabinet Member, Resources •  Labour •  Todmorden
Profile image for Sue Holdsworth
Sue Holdsworth  Liberal Democrats •  Greetland and Stainland
Profile image for David Kirton
David Kirton  Conservative and Unionists Group •  Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Profile image for Steven Leigh MBE
Steven Leigh MBE  Mayor of Calderdale •  Conservative and Unionists Group •  Ryburn
Lucy Bradwell
Lauren Spensley
Andrew Dmoch
David Dunbar
Ruth Hardingham
Richard Seaman
Marcus Woody
Jennifer Burnside
Mark Moore
Profile image for Israr Ahmed
Israr Ahmed  Labour •  Calder
Profile image for Helen Brundell
Helen Brundell  Labour •  Todmorden
Ian Hughes

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