Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Crooks, O’Shea, Taylor and Wright with the substitution of Councillor Boothby for Councillor O’Shea authorised in accordance with council procedure rule 4.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 28 March 2017.

On the motion of Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Cope, it was

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 28 March 2017 be confirmed and signed by the chairman.

No interests were declared at this stage.

The Head of Planning & Development to report progress on any decisions delegated at the previous meeting.

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

Application for construction of new dwelling.

Late items:

Consultations:-

No additional comments raised by Historic England.

Seven letters of representation from neighbouring properties have been received in support of the application. This includes one address who had previously objected.

Appraisal:-

Revised site plans have been received showing an amended and increased access width. The proposed access has been increased to a width of 4.5 metres, along the total length of the driveway from the carriageway to the car parking area proposed for the new dwelling.

Leicestershire County Council 6c’s design guidance states that the access drive should be a width of 4.25 metres for a minimum distance of 5 metres behind the highway boundary for two to five dwellings. This is to allow two cars to pass each other, to avoid vehicles waiting within the highway.

The proposed access would measure 4.5 metres in width with the existing gateway is to be relocated and moved as indicated on the amended plan. Within the guidance, an extra 0.5 metres should be provided if the access is bounded by a wall or fence. Although the proposal would not allow for an additional 0.5 metres, the gateway is only a small part of the driveway and is set back far enough for vehicles to pull clear of the highway.

The proposed increased access width would not impact upon the existing trees to the front of the site and an condition 11 in the Officer’s report is recommended to ensure suitable protection. Amended conditions are also recommended to ensure the proposal would not have an adverse impact upon highway safety and would therefore be in accordance with Policy DM17 and DM18 of the SADMP. As access details have been provided, condition 8 can now be removed.

Recommendation:- No change

Amended Condition

2.                   The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the submitted application details, as follows: Proposed Floor Plans drg. no. 250 C (scale 1:50) and Proposed Elevations drg. no. 450 E (scale 1:50) received by the Local Planning Authority on 13 March 2017 and Proposed Site Plan drg. no. 150 B (scale 1:500) and Proposed Site Plan drg. no. 151 B (scale 1:200) received by the Local Planning Authority on 12 April 2017.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory impact of the development to accord with Policies DM1 and DM10 of the adopted Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document and Policy CE1 of the Market Bosworth Neighbourhood Plan 2014-2026.

7.       Before first use of the development hereby permitted, parking and turning facilities as shown on approved plan Proposed Site Plan drg. no. 151 B (scale 1:200) received by the Local Planning Authority on 12 April 2017 shall be provided and surfaced with a hard bound porous material (not loose aggregate) and be made available for use within the site to allow vehicles to enter, park and leave in a forward direction. The turning area  ...  view the full agenda text for item 454.

Application for construction of a new dwelling.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that permission be granted, some members felt that the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the streetscene and character of the area. It was moved by Councillor Cook and seconded by Councillor Boothby that the application be refused on these grounds. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was LOST.

Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Hodgkins, proposed that the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the officer’s report. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

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

Application for demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of new garage.

Late items:

Consultations:-

No additional comments from Historic England.

Seven letters of representation have been received in support of the application.

Application for part demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of new garage.

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

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

Application for erection of two detached dwellings.

Application for erection of two detached dwellings.

Councillor Ladkin moved that the application be refused for the reasons contained in the officer’s report. In the absence of a seconder, the motion was not put.

Some members felt that the proposed development would not be unsustainable nor would it have an urbanising and adverse impact on the visual appearance and rural character of the countryside. It was moved by Councillor Boothby and seconded by Councillor Roberts that the application be approved for these reasons. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was LOST.

It was moved by Councillor Ladkin and seconded by Councillor Hodgkins that the application be refused for the reasons contained in the officer’s report. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

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

Application for variation of condition 1 of planning permission 16/00212/CONDIT to amend siting of plots 49-71 with associated substitution of house types.

Late items:

This application has been withdrawn from Committee to allow officers additional time to negotiate the affordable housing provision.

This report was withdrawn from the agenda.

Application for erection of one new dwelling and detached double garage.

Late items:

This application has been withdrawn from Committee to allow officers additional time to negotiate the affordable housing provision.

This report was withdrawn from the agenda.

Application for single storey rear extension (retrospective) following deferral on a ‘minded to refuse’ basis at the previous meeting.

Application for single storey rear extension.

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

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

Report of the Head of Planning and Development attached.

The committee was updated on progress in relation to various appeals. It was moved by Councillor Boothby, seconded by Councillor Roberts and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.