Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Smith.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 9 January 2018.

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

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 9 January 2018 be confirmed and signed by the chairman.

No interests were declared at this stage.

To report progress on any decisions delegated at the previous meeting.

It was noted that the decision relating to application 17/00765/FUL had been issued, applications 17/00148/FUL and 17/00302/FUL were subject to a legal agreement which was to be signed, and application 17/01047/HOU was on the agenda for this meeting.

Councillor Ladkin arrived at 6.32pm.

Application for demolition of existing dwelling, and erection of two dwellings,

garages and associated drive.

Application for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two dwellings, garages and associated drive.

Whilst generally in support of the application, Councillor Crooks expressed concern about the levels and asked that he be consulted before the condition in relation to levels was discharged. He also sought reassurance that retention of the holly tree as referred to earlier in the report was included in conditions.

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

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report;

(ii)           Councillor Crooks be consulted before discharging conditions 4 and 7;

(iii)          The Planning Manager (Development Management) be granted powers to determine the final detail of planning conditions.

Proposal for installation of a new remote condenser and condensing unit.

Application for installation of new remote condenser and condensing unit.

Whilst the committee was generally in support of the application, Councillor Boothby proposed that the Environmental Health Service be requested to make routine visits to monitor the noise from the units once installed.

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

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report;

(ii)           The Planning Manager (Development Management) be granted powers to determine the final detail of planning conditions;

(iii)          The Environmental Health Service be requested to undertake regular monitoring.

Proposal for conversion of existing building to create 5 flats.

Application for conversion of existing building to create five flats.

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

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report;

(ii)           The Planning Manager (Development Management) be granted powers to determine the final detail of planning conditions.

Proposal for conversion of existing building to create 5 flats.

Application for conversion of existing building to create five flats.

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

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report;

(ii)           The Planning Manager (Development Management) be granted powers to determine the final detail of planning conditions.

Proposal for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 2 no. detached houses.

‘Late items:’

Appraisal:-

Design and impact upon the character of the area

A revised plan has been submitted amending the design of the proposed dwelling which would be located adjacent to 37 Forresters Road, Burbage. The changes involve the introduction of a front gable. The height of the front gable would be 7 metres to the ridge with an eaves height of 4.7 metres to match the proposed eaves height of the dwelling.

The proposed design would be similar to that of the adjacent property 37 Forresters Road. Therefore the amended design of the proposed dwelling would be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.

A plan has been submitted detailing the proposed landscaping for the site, as noted in the Officer Report; the site is located on a prominent corner within the wider street scene. It is proposed that the existing hedgerow is to be retained with additional planting also to be undertaken on this boundary. This will therefore ensure that the proposed development is adequate screened by landscaping.

The adjoining property; 2a Sunnyhill South; is screened by high hedging that runs along the boundary between the two properties. The submitted landscaping scheme shows replacement planting proposed to this boundary to ensure that there is adequate screening to the adjacent property. It is considered that the proposed screening would be adequate to protect the privacy of the neighbouring property.

Recommendation:-

Condition 5 should be removed as the landscaping plan provides details of proposed waste and recycling storage on the site, and therefore this is in accordance with Policy DM10 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.

Condition 7 should be removed as the landscaping plan will be included within the list of approved plans set out in condition 2.

Condition 2 should be substituted with the following:

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the submitted application details, as follows: Site Location Plan and Block Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on the 5 December 2017; and Sheet 2 Existing & Proposed Planting, Surface and Boundary Treatment (Drawing Number: OB002) and Proposed Elevations, Floor Plans & Street Scene Locations (Drawing Number: OB002) received by the Local Planning Authority on the 1 February 2018.

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

Application for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two detached houses.

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

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to the conditions in the officer’s report and late items;

(ii)           The Planning Manager (Development Management) be granted powers to determine the final detail of planning conditions.

Proposal for removal of a section of wall to create a vehicular access and erection

of gates.

Application for removal of a section of wall to create a vehicular access and erection of gates.

This application was before the committee following members indicating there were “minded to refuse” at the previous meeting.

Notwithstanding the officer recommendation that the application be approved, Councillor Surtees proposed that the application be refused due to the development having a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area. It was seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED – Permission be refused for the following reasons:

The development, by virtue of the loss of part of an important wall within Desford conservation area, would result in a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area and is therefore contrary to policies DM11 and DM12 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD 2016.

To report on progress relating to various appeals.

Members received a report which updated on progress in relation to various appeals. Discussion ensued regarding the appeals on Paddock way and The Common and it was agreed that Barwell Parish Council would be kept informed about dates for the appeal in relation to The Common.

RESOLVED – the report be noted.