Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Smith and Wright with the substitution of Councillor Morrell for Councillor Smith authorised in accordance with council procedure rule 10.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 10 October 2017.

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

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 10 October 2017 be confirmed and signed by the chairman.

No interests were declared at this stage.

It was reported that all decisions delegated at the previous meeting had been issued.

At this juncture, Cllr Boothby referred to minute 170 of the previous meeting (application 17/00634/FUL – Dunlop Limited, Station Road, Bagworth) and stated that, in proposing refusal, he had cited “unsustainability” as a reason for refusal. Whilst it was emphasised that the minutes of the previous meeting had already been agreed as a correct record, Cllr Boothby requested that his comment be minuted at this point.

Application for approval of reserved matters (appearance, layout, scale and landscaping) of outline planning permission 15/01292/OUT for residential development of 72 dwellings.

Late items:

Introduction

Additional consultation responses have been received by the following consultees and are discussed below:

·         HBBC Environmental health – No objections

·         LCC Highways – No objections, subject to conditions

·         HBBC Tree Officer – No objections

Additional clarification has been sought from the occupier of 122 Lutterworth and Councillor Wright regarding the boundary treatment to 122 Lutterworth Road.  These details are secured by condition attached to the reserved matters decision notice and are detailed below.

Consultations responses

·         HBBC Environmental Health

A method of mechanical ventilation has been agreed in order to ensure appropriate noise levels can be maintained internally within the properties closest to the M69 motorway.  The Environmental Health officer is now satisfied the amenity of future occupiers of the properties closest to the motorway will be protected.

·         LCC Highways

LCC raise no objections to the revised plans and request a condition to be placed on the decision which states;

3. The development shall be carried out in accordance with Redrow Homes Coloured Site Plan drawing number 1692-08-02-110 revision D dated 20/10/17 Thereafter the onsite parking provision shall be so maintained in perpetuity.     

Reason: To ensure that adequate off-street parking provision is made to reduce the possibility of the proposed development leading to on-street parking problems locally and to enable vehicles to enter and leave the site in a forward direction in a slow and controlled manner in the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Paragraphs 32 and 35 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

·         HBBC Tree Officer

The tree officer is now happy that the root protection areas of the trees to be retained will be protected.  Furthermore the development will protect for the future growth of the trees to ensure the longevity of the trees is protected.  A condition has been suggested which will allow the trees to be fenced off from the main garden of plots 69 – 72 to ensure the roots of the trees are protected. 

4. Notwithstanding the submitted plans, plots 69 -72 of the residential development hereby permitted shall not be occupied unless and until a scheme of tree protection has been first submitted to and approved by the local planning authority and shall thereafter remain in place at all times.

Reason: In order to protect the future growth of the trees, in the interests of visual amenity.

Appraisal:-

The developers have agreed to provide new boundary treatment to No’s 120 and 122 Lutterworth Road.  These properties are located either side of the access road to the site.  In order to ensure the precise details of this boundary treatment are provided it has been agreed with the developer to place a condition on the development ensuring these details are submitted to and approve by the local planning authority.  It is understood the occupiers are continuing to have ongoing discussion with the developer in this regard.

Condition  ...  view the full agenda text for item 205.

Application for approval of reserved matters (appearance, layout, scale and landscaping) of outline planning permission 15/01292/OUT for residential development of 72 dwellings.

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

RESOLVED –

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

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

Hybrid application for the residential development of up to 17 new dwellings including the conversion of existing barns to include: - (1) Full application for conversion of barns to 3 dwellings and (2) Outline application for the erection of 14 dwellings (outline - access only).

Hybrid application for the residential development of up to 17 new dwellings including the conversion of existing barns to include full application for conversion of barns to three dwellings and outline application for the erection of 14 dwellings (outline – access only).

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

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to:

(a)  Prior completion of a S106 agreement to secure the following obligations:

·         High school education - £18,054.93

·         Upper school education - £18,538.71

·         Traffic regulation order for speed limit change - £7,500

·         Vehicular activated sign - £12,000

·         Affordable housing – 40% 75/25% social rented/ intermediate tenure

(b)  The conditions outlined in the officer’s report;

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

(iii)          The Planning Manager (Development Management) be granted delegated powers to determine the terms of the S106 agreement including trigger points and claw back periods.

Application for erection of an agricultural dwelling, 2x agricultural buildings and farm yard area.

Application for erection of an agricultural dwelling, 2 agricultural buildings and farm yard area.

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

RESOLVED –

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

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

(iii)          The Planning Manager (Development Management) be granted delegated powers to determine the terms of the S106 agreement including trigger points and claw back periods.

Application for erection of single storey building to provide four classrooms.

Application for erection of a single storey building to provide four classrooms.

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

RESOLVED –

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

(ii)           The Planning Manager (Development Management) be granted power to determine the final detail of planning conditions on the basis set out in the report.

Application for erection of one new dwelling.

Application for erection of one new dwelling.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, 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.

Application for change of use and the erection of boarding cattery.

Application for change of use and the erection of a boarding cattery.

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

RESOLVED –

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

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

Councillor Boothby left the meeting at 8.12pm.

To seek committee endorsement of a selection criteria to identify potential local heritage assets across the borough.

Members received a report which considered selection criteria to identify potential local heritage assets across the borough. It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Witherford and

RESOLVED – the selection criteria set out in the report be supported.

Appeals Progress Report.

Members received an update on progress in relation to various appeals. In relation to the former Police Station on Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, it was reported that work had been allowed to recommence to allow the developer to make the changes required of them, with close monitoring.