Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor O’Shea, with the substitution of Councillor Boothby authorised in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.

In the absence of the Vice-Chairman, it was moved by Councillor Boothby, seconded by Councillor Roberts and

RESOLVED – Councillor Sutton be appointed Vice-Chairman for this meeting only.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 30 June 2015.

It was noted that minute 40 recorded apologies from Mr Cope but should have read ‘Mrs Cope’. It was moved by Councillor Rooney, seconded by Councillor Allen and

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 30 June 2015 be confirmed subject to the abovementioned amendment and signed by the Chairman.

No interests were declared at this juncture.

It was reported that all decisions delegated at the previous meeting had been issued with the exception of 14/00426/OUT which was awaiting completion of the Section 106 agreement.

Erection of dwelling following demolition of existing garage (outline – access only).

Erection of a dwelling following demolition of existing garage (outline – access only).

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that the application be approved, some members felt that it was unacceptable on grounds of highway safety due to inadequate visibility and unsafe vehicular access. It was MOVED by Councillor Wright and seconded by Councillor Taylor that the application be refused. Upon being put to the vote the motion was declared CARRIED and it was therefore

RESOLVED – the application be refused on grounds of highway safety due to inadequate visibility and failure to demonstrate that an appropriate and safe vehicular access would be provided.

Councillor Rooney left the meeting at 6.55pm.

Proposed livestock building with associated access and landscaping.

Application for proposed livestock building with associated access and landscaping.

It was moved by Councillor Taylor that the officer’s recommendation to approve the application be supported. Some members, however, felt that the proposal would result in intrusion into the countryside and that there was no proof of need. It was moved by Councillor Boothby and seconded by Councillor Allen that the application be refused for these reasons. Councillor Witherford then seconded Councillor Taylor’s proposal, however as the first valid motion, Councillor Boothby’s was put to the vote and CARRIED. It was therefore

RESOLVED – the application be refused on the basis of unwarranted intrusion into the countryside (policy BE1 criterion a and policy NE5 of the Hinckley & Bosworth Local Plan 2001) and no proof of need for the development.

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to residential institution (C2)

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to residential institution (C2)

It was moved by Councillor Boothby that the application be refused. Following subsequent discussion and in the absence of a seconder, this motion was withdrawn.

Due to concerns raised during the meeting, members felt unable to make a decision on the application due to the risk of detrimental impact on neighbouring properties. It was moved by Councillor Witherford and seconded by Councillor Taylor that consideration of the application be deferred to allow for discussion with the applicant. Upon being put to the vote the motion as CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the application be deferred for further discussion with the applicant.

Part change of use of dwelling to nursery / childcare.

Application for part change of use of dwelling to nursery / childcare.

Councillor Taylor moved that the application be approved but in the absence of a seconder, this motion fell.

Members felt they required more detail on the number of vehicles on site at any one time and it was moved by Councillor Boothby and seconded by Councillor Cook that the application be deferred for this purpose. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the application be deferred to receive more information on vehicle movements.

Erection of up to 9 dwellings (outline – access only).

Application for erection of up to 9 dwellings (outline – access only)

It was moved by Councillor Sutton and seconded by Councillor Boothby that the application be approved. Upon being put to the vote there were seven (7) votes FOR the motion and seven (7) votes AGAINST. The Chairman exercised his casting vote under paragraph 18.2 of the Council’s Constitution, voting FOR the motion. The motion was therefore declared CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the application be approved.

Change of use of allotments for use by a charity to educate vulnerable adults.

Change of use of allotments for use by a charity to educate vulnerable adults together with replacement wooden shed, new storage shed and Portaloo.

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

RESOLVED – the application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items.

Proposed first floor flat roofed extension.

Demolition of existing building at first floor, and first floor flat roof extension.

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

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

It was moved by Councillor Allen, seconded by Councillor Boothby and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

Two appeal decisions are attached:

-       APP/K2420/W/15/3005171: Pear Tree House, Watling Street, Burbage

-       APP/K2420/W/15/3007626: Land at Beanfield Farm, Derby Lane, Snarestone.

On the motion of Councillor Allen, seconded by Councillor Boothby, it was

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

It was moved by Councillor Boothby, seconded by Councillor Allen and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

It was moved by Councillor Boothby, seconded by Councillor Allen and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.