Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Cope, Lynch and Walker, with the following substitutions authorised in accordance with council procedure rule 10:

Councillor Bools for Councillor Lynch

Councillor Hodgkins for Councillor Cope.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 12 August 2025.

It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor C Gibbens and

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 12 August be confirmed as a correct record.

Councillor J Crooks declared a non-registrable interest in application 22/01048/FUL as her husband was ward councillor and stated she would leave the room during consideration of the item.

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

The Planning Manager provided an update on decisions delegated at the previous meeting.

Having declared an interest in the following item, Councillor Crooks left the meeting at 6.35pm.

Councillor Moore, as vice-chair, took the chair at this juncture.

Application for construction of 58 dwellings including garages and garden stores with associated access works, landscaping, open space and drainage infrastructure (revised scheme).

Late items received after publication of agenda:

The Local Highway Authority have now provided comments on the latest drawings in respect of road adoption for the proposed development.

They have confirmed that the proposed highway layout is now largely in accordance with the Leicestershire Highway Design Guide (LHDG) and is considered suitable for adoption. Any further changes would be possible at detailed Section 38 design stage, for which full compliance with the LHDG will be required.

Subject to conditions and S106 contributions this application is acceptable with respect to highway and access considerations. The following recommendation within pages 5 and 28 of the report can now be removed:

·         The local highway authority being satisfied that the internal spine road is suitable for adoption.

Application for construction of 58 dwellings including garages and garden stores with associated access works, landscaping, open space and drainage infrastructure (revised scheme).

Councillor Webber-Jones entered the meeting at 6.36pm.

An objector, the agent and the ward councillor spoke on this application.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that permission be granted, members expressed concern about noise resulting in an adverse effect on the privacy and amenity of neighbours. It was moved by Councillor Bools and seconded by Councillor Bray that permission be refused for these reasons. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it as

RESOLVED – permission be refused due to adverse impact on the privacy and amenity of neighbouring properties contrary to policy DM10 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.

Application for erection of Ada Lovelace statue outside North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, 2.5m in height, mounted on a Portland stone plinth 0.5m high.

Application for erection of Ada Lovelace statue outside North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, 2.5m in height, mounted on a Portland stone plinth 0.5m high.

The applicant spoke on this application.

It was moved by Councillor Bools, seconded by Councillor Webber-Jones and

RESOLVED –

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

(ii)          Authority be delegated to the Head of Planning to determine the final detail of the conditions.

Application for change of use of dwellinghouse (use class C3) to residential children’s home (use class C2) for up to three children under the age of 18 years old and provision of bin store and cycle shelter.

Application for change of use of dwellinghouse (use class C3) to residential children’s home (use class C2) for up to three children under the age of 18 years old and provision of bin store and cycle shelter.

The agent spoke on this application.

It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor R Allen and

RESOLVED – Permission be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the officer’s report.

Outline application for the erection of up to 415 dwellings including landscaping, open space, drainage and associated infrastructure (outline – access only).

Late items received after publication of agenda:

Further to the deferral of application 24/00264/OUT at the August Planning Committee, Officers have met with the applicant of the proposal and highlighted the concerns Members raised with respect to the noise impact on existing residents in Hardy Close. The following noise mitigation measures to deal with any impact of the proposed roundabout access on the A47 have been agreed with applicant as part of a S106 legal agreement:-

-        A financial contribution of £60,000 to HBBC to provide a noise mitigation fund for the benefit of the owners of property numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Hardy Close, Hinckley.  On application to the LPA, the owners of the relevant properties can draw down against the fund (to a maximum £10,000 per property) for the following mitigation measures:

·         Replacement or upgraded glazing on the rear elevation of the property facing the A47, Normandy Way; or

·         Acoustic fencing along the property’s boundary with the A47, Normandy Way.

The contribution is to be paid by the developer prior to commencement of development. Any unspent sums of the noise mitigation contribution shall be repaid to the Owner/Developer, if not committed within 5 years of receipt by the LPA.

Outline application for the erection of up to 415 dwellings including landscaping, open space, drainage and associated infrastructure (outline – access only).

Whilst minded to approve the application, members felt that the position of the proposed roundabout was still inappropriate and that further attempts should be made to move it. It was moved by Councillor Bray and seconded by Councillor Bools that the decision be delegated to the Head of Planning following discussions on the position of the roundabout. Following further discussion, Councillor Bray, proposed an amendment that the reserved matters application be brought back to the Planning Committee, which was accepted by Councillor Bools as seconder. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED –

(i)            Members be minded to grant permission subject to

a.    Withdrawal of objection from National Highways

b.    A section 106 agreement in accordance with the heads of terms set out in the officer’s report and late items

c.    The conditions contained in the officer’s report.

(ii)          Authority be delegated to the Head of Planning to issue the decision following further discussions in relation to the position of the roundabout;

(iii)         Authority be delegated to the Head of Planning to determine the final detail of the planning conditions and terms of the S106 agreement.

To report on progress relating to various appeals.

Members were updated on progress in relation to appeals.