Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Allen, Bessant, O’Shea and Smith, with the following substitutions authorised in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4:

Councillor Boothby for Councillor O’Shea

Councillor Morrell for Councillor Smith

Councillor Surtees for Councillor Allen.

In the absence of the Vice-Chairman, it was moved by Councillor Ward, seconded by Councillor Hollick and

RESOLVED – Councillor Sutton take the Vice-Chairman’s seat for this meeting only.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 17 November 2015.

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

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 17 November be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

No interests were declared at this stage.

It was reported that all decisions had been issued.

Application for erection of two dwellings and garages.

Application for erection of 2 dwellings and garages.

Some members felt that the proposed development would not enhance and improve the environment and it was moved by Councillor Morrell and seconded by Councillor Boothby that the application be REFUSED. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was declared LOST.

It was subsequently moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Taylor and

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

Application for reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) of outline planning permission 14/00262/OUT for residential development of 80 dwellings.

Application for approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) of outline planning permission 14/00262/OUT for residential development of 80 dwellings.

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

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

Change of use from agriculture to a ten pitch gypsy/traveller site with associated infrastructure and landscaping.

Application for change of use from agriculture to a ten pitch gypsy/traveller site with associated infrastructure and landscaping.

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

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

Councillors Allen and Richards left the meeting at the conclusion of this item at 7.49pm.

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

Application for change of use of dwelling (C3) to residential institution (C2).

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that the application be approved, some members felt that the proposal would be contrary to policy BE1 of the Local Plan. It was moved by Councillor Boothby and seconded by Councillor Taylor that the application be REFUSED. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the application be refused due to the impact of the use on residential amenity.

Councillor Boothby left the meeting at 8.23pm.

Demolition of 26 & 28 Barwell Lane and the erection of an automated petrol filling station.

Application for demolition of nos 26 & 28 Barwell Lane and the erection of an automated petrol filling station.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that the application be approved, some members felt that the development would have a detrimental impact on residents due to the lighting, noise and disturbance, and on highway safety. It was moved by Councillor Hodgkins and seconded by Councillor Kirby that the application be REFUSED. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the application be refused due to loss of amenity, due to impact of lighting, noise and disturbance on occupiers of residential properties and impact on highway safety.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 7 dwelling (outline – all matters reserved).

Application for demolition of existing buildings and erection of 7 dwellings (outline – all matters reserved).

It was moved by Councillor Rooney, seconded by Councillor Wright and

RESOLVED – the application be approved subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

Demolition of church hall and erection of four dwellings.

Application for demolition of church hall and erection of 4 dwellings.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that this application be refused, it was moved by Councillor Roberts that the Planning Committee would benefit from visiting the site to fully understand the proposals and the application should be DEFERRED for this purpose.

Councillor Taylor then proposed that the application be refused. In the absence of a seconder, this proposal was not put to the vote.

Councillor Cook seconded the proposal for DEFERRAL, which, upon being put to the vote, was CARRIED and it was therefore

RESOLVED – the application be deferred for a site visit.

Extension and first floor erection to east and west annexes to form additional function rooms.

Application for extension and first floor erection to east and west annexes to form additional function rooms.

It was moved by Councillor Kirby, seconded by Councillor Roberts and

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

Councillor Bill requested that it be recorded that he voted against the recommendation to approve.

Application for erection of one dwelling (outline – access only).

Application for erection of one dwelling (outline – access only).

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that this application be refused, some members felt that the development would not be detrimental or out of keeping. It was moved by Councillor Surtees and seconded by Councillor Sutton that the application be APPROVED.

At this juncture, it having reached 9.30pm, it was moved by Councillor Witherford, seconded by Councillor Taylor and

RESOLVED – the meeting be permitted to continue until all business had been transacted.

Officers advised that they would need to discuss conditions and potentially a Section 106 agreement with the applicant before approving, which was agreed by the mover and seconder of the motion and subsequently

RESOLVED – members be minded to approve the application, with the determination of the application delegated to officers following discussion in relation to conditions and possible Section 106 agreement. In the event of officers not being able to secure planning obligations in accordance with normal policy requirements, the application be brought back to a future meeting of the Planning Committee for a decision.

Application for erection of one detached dwelling (revised proposal).

Application for erection of one detached dwelling.

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

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

Erection of two dormer windows on existing garage (retrospective).

This agenda item had been withdrawn.

Demolition of Hinckley Leisure Centre and associated car park.

Application for demolition of Hinckley Leisure Centre and associated car park.

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

RESOLVED – prior approval be not required.

The appeals progress report was noted.

The update on decisions delegated was noted.