Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Ladkin.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 31 January 2017.

On the motion of Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Cook, it was

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 31 January 2017 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

No interests were declared at this stage.

It was reported that the decision relating to application 16/00925/FUL had now been issued. In relation to application 16/00818/FUL, it was noted that discussion on the S106 agreement was still taking place so the decision had not yet been issued.

Application for erection of seven dwellings with associated access.

Application for erection of seven dwellings with associated access.

It was moved by Councillor O’Shea, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED – planning permission be refused for the reasons contained in the officer’s report.

Application for two storey side and single storey rear extension.

Application for two storey side and single storey rear extension.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that the application be approved, it was moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Witherford that they be minded to refuse permission on grounds of impact on residential amenity. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – Members be minded to refuse the application and it be brought to the following meeting for decision.

Application for erection of two day room buildings and the relocation of the site access.

Late items received after preparation of the agenda:

Description

The application has been amended as the number of dayrooms have been reduced from two to one.

Appraisal

Amended plans have been received which removes one of the proposed day rooms this reduces the impact on the surrounding countryside by limiting the amount of built development on site. 

In addition, following discussions with the agent it has been agreed that an additional condition should be imposed to require details of the materials proposed to be submitted for approval to the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of development to ensure that the development is constructed from materials that are more sympathetic to the buildings countryside location.

Recommendation:-No change

Amended Conditions:-

1.    This permission shall expire on 10 August 2021 at which date all development detailed on the plan: Proposed Elevations and Floor Plan (Scale 1:100) received on 24 October 2016 and Proposed Plan (Scale 1:500) received on the 24 February 2017 shall be removed and the site restored to agriculture.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance and impact of the development to accord with Policies DM1, DM4 and DM10 of the adopted Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.

3.    The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with details shown on the submitted plans: Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans (Scale 1:100) and Location Plan (Scale 1:2500) received by the Local Planning Authority on the 24 October 2016 and the Proposed Plan (Scale 1:500) received on the 24 February 2017.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance and impact of the development to accord with Policies DM1, DM4 and DM10 of the adopted Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.

5.   Notwithstanding the details provided on Proposed Elevations and Floor Plan (Scale 1:100) received on 24 October 2016; before any development commences, representative samples of the types and colours of materials to be used on the external elevations of the proposal shall be deposited with and approved in writing by the local planning authority and the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with these approved materials.

Reason:  To ensure that the development has a satisfactory external appearance to accord with Policy DM10 of the adopted Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.

Application for erection of day room building and the relocation of the site access.

In presenting the application, attention was drawn to the late items which reported that the application had been amended to reduce the number of day rooms from two to one.

It was moved by Councillor Ward and seconded by Councillor Sutton that permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was LOST.

Some members felt that the development would have an unacceptable impact on the countryside and it was moved by Councillor Mrs Cope and seconded by Councillor Taylor that the committee be minded to refuse the application for this reason. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED - Members be minded to refuse the application and it be brought to the following meeting for decision.

Application for conversion of offices (B1a) to five flats (C3) including demolition of single storey rear extension, conversion of outbuilding to one dwelling and erection of three new dwellings.

Late items received after preparation of the agenda:

Consultations:-

A full 14 day re-consultation was carried out on the amended layout and detailing no further conditions or comments raising any additional points were received from the following:

LCC Drainage
LCC Developer Contributions
LCC Highways
LCC Archaeology
LCC Ecology
HBBC Affordable Housing Officer
HBBC Conservation Officer
HBBC Environmental Health (Pollution)
HBBC Waste
HBBC Drainage
HBBC Compliance and Monitoring Officer
Burbage Parish Council
Environment Agency

Seven further letters of representation have been received from four separate addresses. The letters received raise the same concerns as previously as well as:

1)         Loss of trees within the site and the conservation area
2)         Lack of consultation

3)         Use of a private alleyway from Church Street to land rear of 66-72
4)         Land levels differing throughout the site

Appraisal:-

All letters of representations and concerns raised through the re-consultation and the initial consultation have been addressed in the Officer’s report.

Concerns have arisen regarding the loss of trees within the site and the conservation area. It is proposed to remove a number of trees within the site as part of this application. All trees to be removed are highlighted within the relevant plans. The removal of the tree to the front of the site would reveal the existing front elevation and allow for a greater appreciation of the significance of the Cedar Lawns. Two trees to the rear of the site are to be removed which do not significantly add to the character of the conservation area. The landscaping scheme shows a large number of improvements to the site, including additional planting and landscaping to all areas of the application site. It shows that benefits can be achieved through an appropriate landscaping scheme which outweighs any harm arising from the development. To ensure that the benefits are carried out, a full and detailed landscaping scheme including different specimen types is to be submitted and secured by condition.

Concerns have arisen regarding the lack of consultation during the application process. All known landowners where consulted as part of the application. In addition to this, site notices were posted within the vicinity of the site and a notice was displayed in the local press. An additional site notice was displayed and another notice was displayed in the local press as part of the re-consultation process on the amended scheme.

Concerns have also arisen regarding the use of a locked private alleyway linking Church Street and land to the rear of 66-72 Church Street. It is expressed that the use of the alleyway would not be used for the occupiers of the converted bungalow, however a proposed 1.8 metre high fence is proposed along the border of the site to the alleyway. Further to this, the access rights of this alleyway is a civil matter.

Concerns have arisen  ...  view the full agenda text for item 387.

Application for conversion of offices (B1a) to five flats (C3) including demolition of single storey rear extension, conversion of outbuilding to one dwelling and erection of three new dwellings.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Hodgkins and

RESOLVED – planning permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items.

Application for listed building consent for the conversion of offices (B1a) to five flats (C3) including demolition of single storey rear extension, conversion of outbuilding to one dwelling.

Late items received after preparation of the agenda:

Consultations:-

A full 14 day re-consultation was carried out on the amended layout and detailing. Representations received from the following consultees raise no further comments:

HBBC Conservation Officer

Burbage Parish Council

Three further letters of representations have been received from one address raising the following new concerns.

1)         Loss of trees within the site and the conservation area

2)         Land levels differing throughout the site

3)         Loss of the boundary wall and loss of the land to the rear of 66-72- Church Street

Appraisal:-

All letters of representations and concerns raised through the re-consultation and the initial consultation have been addressed in the Officer’s report.  The concerns raised by residents above point 1 and 2 are planning concerns and are not matters that can be considered as part of the listed building consent but are considered on the planning application.

Point 3 relates to the loss of a wall separating the land to the rear of Cedar Lawns from land to the rear of 66-72 Church Street is currently covered by dense vegetation and ivy and is not as visible from land within the Cedar Lawns. The wall is listed and is proposed to be demolished as part of this application which would cause a level of harm to the significance of the curtilage listed structured, considered to be minor. However the removal of this wall provides the opportunity to provide an enhancement on the current condition of the land to the rear of 66-72 Church Street through the proposed use of part of the land as garden. As high quality landscaping can be achieved, secured via a condition, then the significance of Cedar Lawns and the conservation area can be sustained and enhanced which is considered a heritage benefit.

Concerns have also arisen regarding further detailing and work to be completed on the main building itself, including repairing and restoration works. As a result, the existing window which is currently bricked up on the second floor side elevation should be reused and re-opened, this is to be secured by condition. The proposed restoration works to the main building, including stone work, guttering, downpipes and windows are to be conditioned for further information to be submitted prior to commencement.

Recommendation:- No change

Amended Condition

2.         The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the submitted application details, as follows:

            Block Plan Drg. No. 16/20/05 Rev. G (scale 1:200) and Site Plan Drg. No. 16/20/14 Rev. D (scale 1:200) received by the Local Planning Authority on 8 February 2017 and

            Proposed Outbuilding Conversion, Drg. No. 16/20/12 Rev. D (scale 1:100), Proposed Elevations Drg. No. 16/20/10 Rev. C (scale 1:100) and Proposed Floor Plans Drg. No. 16/20/04 Rev. B (scale 1:100) received  ...  view the full agenda text for item 388.

Application for listed building consent for the conversion of offices (B1a) to five flats (C3) including demolition of single storey rear extension, conversion of outbuilding to one dwelling.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Hodgkins and

RESOLVED – listed building consent be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items.

Report of the Director (Environment & Planning) attached.

It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Sutton and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

To provide an update on a number of current projects and major schemes.

Members received an update on major projects. Progress on the Barwell SUE was questioned and in response it was noted that the draft s106 agreement had now been signed off by the developers and was with the authority for checking.

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

To provide an update on the number of active and closed enforcement cases.

The committee received an update on planning enforcement matters. It was noted that whilst E Taylor skip hire on Leicester Road, Hinckley, had complied with the notice and tidied up part of the site, some containers had reportedly been returned to the site. The difficulty of dealing with car sales on the highway was also discussed.

RESOLVED – the report be noted.