Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning Environmental and General
MELTHAM TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PLANNING ENVIRONMENTAL AND GENERAL
PURPOSES COMMITTEE HELD ON MONDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2017
Present:CouncillorNoon (Chair), Councillor Bampton, Councillor Butterfield, Councillor Maxfield Councillor Wrathalland Councillor White
Public Session – One member of the public attendedin connection with Bedlam Road which runs between Calmlands Road andWessenden Head Road and currently reported that currently there are ‘no horses’ signs displayed there. The member of the public thought that the use of this road by horse riders would improve their safety and avoid the need to come through the village. He explained he had attended the meeting to try and resolve the status of the road, its ownership and whether horses could use the road. The road is question was brought up on the public rights of way map maintained by Kirklees Council which showed Bedlam Road as a Public Footpath MEL/73/10. The resident said that Kirklees Council hadsuggested the owner of the land had the right to stop horses going onto it. It was agreed that the Clerk would write to Kirklees Council asking what the status of Bedlam Road was and whether it was acceptable for horses to use it. One of the Councillors suggested that as it was a ‘Road’ this gave people rights to use it and the fact that it was a private road did not mean the owner could stop people using it. The Clerk suggested that the position would be that on the Definitive Map held by Kirklees council.
17/195NOTICE OF MEETING.
Public Notice of the Meeting was taken as read.
17/196APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
No apologies were accepted as all Councillors were present
17/197DECLARATION OF INTEREST.
No declarations were made.
17/198ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC.
As printed agenda.
17/199PLANNING APPLICATIONS.
The Committee considered the following planning applications:
Application number 2017/62/93809/Wfor Ian Whitley, C/O Agent at 2, Hassocks Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5PR- Erection of single storey rear extension
RESOLVED: That the Council supports the application
Application number 2017/62/93833/W for Jane Cook at 8 The Barn, Copley House Barn, Deer Hill End Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5PU- Erection of single storey front extension
RESOLVED: That the Council supports the application
Application number 2017/62/93701/W for D Murphy at 1, Colders Green, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5JH-Erection of detached garage (part within a Conservation Area)
RESOLVED: That the Council notes the application
Application number 2017/44/93715/W for Anthony Dearnley Homes Ltd at Heady Fields Barn, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DZ -Discharge of conditions 14 and 15. (Remediation Strategy) on previous permission no. 2014/93995 for re-use and adaptation of existing barn to form four dwellings with associated access and parking (Listed Building)
RESOLVED: That the Council notes the application
Application number 2017/44/93756/W for Crystal Homes 2 Limited at Former Weavers Cottage Owlar Bars Road, Meltham, HD9 5AF- Discharge conditions 4. (staircase detail) 7. (render detail) and 8. (mortar detail) on previous permission 2015/91981 for Listed Building Consent for alterations and extensions to former grade II listed weaver's cottages to form one dwelling
RESOLVED: That the Council notes the application
Application number 2017/70/93633/W for K Walker at The Swan Inn, 3, Market Place, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4NH- Variation of conditions 2 (plans and specifications) and 3 (materials) on previous permission 2016/94045 for demolition of outbuildings and erection of block of eight holiday apartments (within a Conservation Area)
RESOLVED: That the Council notes the application
Application number 2017/62/93678/W for Gwen & John Clarkson & Holden at 8, Westfield Avenue, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5PY- Erection of single storey rear extension and alterations
RESOLVED: That the Council supports the application
Application number 2017/62/93910/W for Harrison Hoare at 7, Briar Avenue, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5LQ- Erection of first floor extension and conversion of garage to form living space
RESOLVED: That the Council supports the application
Application number 2017/62/93690/W for D Carcas at The Lodge, 30, Healey Houses, Huddersfield Road, Netherton, Huddersfield, HD4 7DG - Erection of detached garage with first floor storage
RESOLVED: That the Council objects to the application on the grounds that the proposed development is in the greenbelt, the garage is too large and its visual appearance and finishing materials are not suitable for the locality particularly as the structure will be visible from the roadway.
Application number 2017/62/93595/W for J W Lees & Co (Brewers) LTD at Huntsman Inn, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3XF- Erection of new entrance, pergola and log store, formation of level access, removal of chimney and erection of replacement chimney
RESOLVED: That the Council supports the application
17/200WORK ON TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS (TPOs)
The following applications were noted:
Application number 2017/TWACA/93816/W for Julie Roberts at Helme Ce Va Junior And Infant School, Helme, Holmfirth, HD9 5RW- Works to TPO(s) ME1/57 within a conservation area
Application number 2017/TWA/93670/W for Mick Gold at 32, The Cobbles, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5QG- Works to TPO(s) 18/08
17/201CORRESPONDENCE AND DECISIONS TO NOTE.
The Clerk reported there was no correspondence to note and the Clerk advised on the following recent decisions:
Application number 2017/62/93170/W for James Alexander at 107, Slaithwaite Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5PW- Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear and alterations Decision CONDITIONAL FULL PERMISSION
Application number 2017/62/93348/W for T Evans at 99, Wessenden Head Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4HR-Erection of single storey front and rear extensions Decision CONDITIONAL FULL PERMISSION
Application number 2017/TWA/93228/W for Backon at 70, Colders Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5JL - Works to TPO(s) 01/95 Decision GRANTED
Application number 2017/TWA/93258/W for John Hardy at 15, Seymour Walk, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4BPWorks to TPO(s) 50/95 Decision GRANTED
Application number 2017/TNA/93498/W for L Frazer at 18, Nab Crescent, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5LTWorks to Tree(s) within a conservation area Decision GRANTED
Application number 2017/TNA/93520/W for Earnshaw at 9, Wessenden Head Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4ETworks to Tree(s) within a conservation area Decision
GRANTED
Application number 2017/44/93715/W for Anthony Dearnley Homes Ltd at Heady Fields Barn, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DZ- Discharge of conditions 14 and 15. (Remediation Strategy) on previous permission no. 2014/93995 for re-use and adaptation of existing barn to form four dwellings with associated access and parking (Listed Building)
Decision DISCHARGE OF CONDITION(S) APPROVED
17/202CO-ORDINATION OF VILLAGE CLEAN UP
The Clerk provided the Chair with a completed pro forma suggesting action was required in respect of horses fouling on the walkway down to Morrisons from the bottom of Station Street.It was agreed that the Clerk would meet with Councillor White to resolve whose responsibility the land in question was, as Councilor White along with other Councillors had recently met with the store manager of Morrisons about related issues. It was further agreed that the Clerk should raise the state of Colders Lane with Kirklees Council.
17/203Draft Transport Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document Consultation
It was noted that Arcus Consulting on behalf of the Peak District National Park Authority had prepared a document which describes how transport infrastructure can be designed in a way that achieves its functional purpose, whilst conserving and enhancing the character and appearance of the National Park. It was further noted that the National Park Authority was undertaking a 9 week consultation period for comments on the document, commencing on Monday 13thNovember 2017. Representations must be received either electronically or in writing at the National Park Authority Office by 5pm on Friday 12th January 2018. The document can be viewed on the Authority’s website at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/transportdesignguideconsultation.
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