Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Cook, with the substitution of Councillor Morrell authorised in accordance with council procedure rule 10.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 6 March.

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

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 6 March 2018 be confirmed and signed by the chairman.

No interests were declared at this stage.

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

Members were updated on matters delegated at the previous meeting.

Application for erection of 30 dwellings.

‘Late items:’

Introduction:-

The applicant has amended the proposed roof tile to Russell Grampian (Slate Grey) as used in the construction of existing dwellings within the wider Sketchley Brook development.

Consultations:-

Paragraph 6.2

No objection subject to conditions has been received from Leicestershire County Council (Highways).

Amend paragraph 6.4.

Leicestershire County Council (Developer Contributions) requests the following infrastructure contributions as a result of the reduction in the number of units from 35 to 30:-

1)         Director of Children and Family Services requests a total contribution of £63,882.77 towards education facilities to mitigate capacity issues resulting from the proposed development (Primary School Sector);

2)         Director of Environment and Transport requests a contribution of £1,486 towards civic amenity facilities to mitigate additional demands on Barwell Civic Amenity site as a result of the proposed development:

3)         Library Services (Locality Manager - North) considers that the development would not have any adverse impact on Burbage Library and therefore no contribution is requested on this occasion.

Appraisal:-

Design

Paragraph 8.16

The proposed amendment to the use a smaller roof tile of similar make and appearance to neighbouring properties within the Sketchley Brook development will complement the appearance of the surrounding area.

Highways

Paragraph 8.25

An amended plan (revision 023K) has been submitted to address issues raised by Leicestershire County Council (Highways) in respect of the adoptability of the proposed access road/junction adjacent to Plots 1. Following receipt of this amended plan, the Highway Authority confirm that they have no objection to the scheme on highway grounds and recommend the imposition of two conditions to require the access, footway widening works, parking and turning facilities to be implemented in accordance with amended plan and for a construction traffic management plan to be submitted for prior approval. The conditions would be reasonable and necessary to ensure satisfactory development of the site.

Infrastructure contributions

Paragraph 8.42 - reduce education contribution from £72,594.06 to £63,882.77

Paragraph 8.43 - reduce civic amenity contribution from £1,734 to £1,486

The reduction in developer contributions in respect of education and civic amenity facilities as a result of the reduction in the number of units from 35 to 30 does not change the previous assessment contained in the main agenda report.

Recommendation:-

Paragraphs 1.1 and 11.1

Amend Education contribution from £72,594.06 to £63,882.77 as a result of the reduction in the number of units from 35 to 30 dwellings.

Amend Condition 2

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the submitted application details, as follows: Site Location Plan Drawing No. 40145 022 received by the local planning authority on 22 September 2017; Plots 1 - 4 Floor Plans and Elevations Drawing No. 40145 013, Plots 5 - 7 Floor Plans and Elevations Drawing No. 40145 014B, Plots 8 - 10 Floor Plans and Elevations Drawing No. 40145 015A, Plots 11 - 12 Floor Plans and Elevations Drawing No. 40145 016A, Plots 13 - 14, 19 - 20, 21 -  ...  view the full agenda text for item 421.

Application for erection of 30 dwellings.

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

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to:

a.    The prior completion of a S106 agreement to secure the following obligations:

·         100% affordable housing units

·         Education facilities contribution of £63,882.77

·         Health facilities contribution of £9,145.44

·         Public play and open space contribution of £46,171.44;

b.    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 demolition of care home building and erection of up to 20 dwellings including conversion of former chapel to dwelling and associated access, drainage and landscaping works (in part).

‘Late items:’

This application has been withdrawn from this agenda for consideration at a later Planning Committee once viability assessments in respect of the scheme have been completed.

It was reported that this application had been withdrawn from the agenda.

Application for removal of two mobile homes and residential storage barn and erection of dwelling.

Application for removal of two mobile homes and residential storage barn and erection of dwelling.

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

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

Application for approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) of outline planning permission 16/00966/OUT for residential development of nine dwellings.

‘Late items:’

This application has been withdrawn from this agenda to be considered at a later Planning Committee to enable the applicant to hold further discussions with the County Highway Authority to seek to achieve an adoptable access layout.

It was reported that this application had been withdrawn from the agenda.

Application for variation of condition 2 of planning permission 17/00612/CONDIT for an additional attached garage to the front, re-siting of the house and an amended site layout.

‘Late items:’

Consultations:-

Since the publication of the committee report three additional letters of objection have been received.

Letter of objection received from Councillor Cook raising the following concerns:-

1)         Increase in mass and density of development does not enhance the surrounding area with regard to scale, layout and density, contrary to Policy DM10 of the SADMP and Policy C31 of the MBNP.

Letter of objection received from Market Bosworth Society raising the following concerns:-

1)         Overdevelopment of the site and out of character with the adjacent properties, contrary to the Neighbourhood Plan.

2)         Inaccuracy of the plans submitted

3)         The application should be considered in the context of the wider site including the previous permissions for the site, not just an amendment to this dwelling

One letter of objection received raising the following concerns:-

1)         Increase in density of development

2)         Impact upon the view and approach to the village

3)         Inaccuracy and unclear nature of the plans submitted

4)         The application should be considered in the context of the wider site including the previous permissions for the site, not just an amendment to this dwelling

5)         Contrary to the Neighbourhood Plan, which is being ignored as part of the determination of the application.

Appraisal:-

Concerns have arisen regarding the impact upon a designated view. The proposed amendments is located within the south east of the site and would not be easily visible from View 5 due to the dwelling to the north of the site and the significant planting to the northern boundary of the site. Therefore, the proposed amendment would not appear dominant within the application site or intrusive to the important views 4 and 5 as designated within the MBNP.

Concerns have been raised regarding the accuracy of the plans and the application should be considered in the context of the wider site. It is considered that the proposed plans are accurate and in accordance with the previously approved developments on the site. Given the minor size, scale and height of the garage extension, the proposed amendment is not considered to have a significant adverse impact upon the character of the site as a whole, or result in a significant increase in mass or density in relation to the site as a whole.

Full weight has been given to the Market Bosworth Neighbourhood Plan full consideration has been given and addressed in the committee extract.

All other concerns raised through the consultation responses received above have been considered and addressed in the committee extract.

Recommendation:-

No change.

Application for variation of condition 2 of planning permission 17/00612/CONDIT for an additional attached garage to the front, re-site of the house and an amended site layout.

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;

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

Councillor Ladkin left the meeting at 7.35pm.

Application for first floor extension to bungalow to form two and a half storey dwelling with alterations to all elevations (resubmission of 17/00546/HOU).

Members were “minded to refuse permission” at the previous meeting of the Planning Committee and this item is therefore brought back to the committee in accordance with paragraph 2.12 of the procedure rules.

Application for first floor extension to bungalow to form two and a half storey dwelling with alterations to all elevations (resubmission of 17/00546/HOU).

Following an indication of ‘minded to refuse’ at the previous meeting, consideration was given to this application in accordance with paragraph 2.12 of the procedure rules.

It was moved by Councillor Witherford, seconded by Councillor Crooks and unanimously

RESOLVED – permission be refused due to the proposed development being out of keeping with the character of the area and contrary to DM10 of the Site Allocations Development Management Policy document and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in that the extension by virtue of its size, massing and design would appear as an incongruous and visually over-dominant feature in relation to the streetscene, resulting in significant harm to the visual amenities of the locality and would therefore constitute poor design that fails to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of the area.

To report on progress relating to various appeals.

Members were updated on progress in relation to appeals.