Agenda and minutes

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

Councillor Glenville for Councillor Cope

Councillor Williams for Councillor Mullaney

Councillor Hodgkins for Councillor Weightman.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2024.

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

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 13 February be confirmed as a correct record.

Councillors C Allen, R Allen, Boothby, Cook and Smith stated that the applicant was known to them but was not considered a close associate.

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

It was reported that all decisions delegated at the previous meeting had been issued with the exception of application 23/00673/OUT which was subject to a S106 agreement.

Application for change of use from a place of worship (class F1) to a private medical (physiotherapy) practice (class E).

Application for change of use from a place of worship (class F1) to a private medical (physiotherapy) practice (class E).

The objector and a ward councillor spoke on this application.

Concern was expressed about parking issues in the area and it was proposed by Councillor Bray and seconded by Councillor R Allen that the application be deferred to allow for discussions with the applicant and the highways authority in relation to mitigating the parking problems. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the application be deferred.

Outline application for the construction of up to 239 dwellings (access only).

Late items received after preparation of main agenda:

The Local Highway Authority Advice is that, in its view, the impacts of the development on highway safety would not be unacceptable, and when considered cumulatively with other developments, the impacts on the road network would not be severe. Based on the information provided, the development therefore does not conflict with paragraph 115 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2023), subject to the conditions and/or planning obligations outlined in this report.

The Local Highway Authority (LHA) are in receipt of a consultation from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council as the Local Planning Authority (LPA) for an outline application for the construction of up to 239 dwellings with associated landscaping, open space, drainage infrastructure and associated works at Land East Of The Windmill Inn, Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon. All matters other than access are reserved at this stage.

The LHA is aware of application 22/00277/OUT for identical proposals at the site. The LHA advised approval of that application subject to conditions and contributions, however those proposals were refused by H&BBC with the following reason:

‘The proposed development lies within the open countryside, outside of and poorly related to the settlement boundary of Newbold Verdon. As such, the development site does not accord with any of the categories of development that are considered to be acceptable within the countryside and fails to provide convenient or safe access for pedestrians to services and facilities and is not located where the need to travel is minimised. The application is therefore contrary to Policies DM4 and DM17 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document and Sections 9 and 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.’

As part of this current application, the Applicant has submitted identical supporting evidence to that submitted as part of the previous application, this includes the Transport Assessment and Travel Plan. On this basis, the LHA advise that its detailed observations dated 6th July 2022, 19th August 2022, 19th July 2023 and 5th September 2023 submitted in response to that application largely remain in full. The LHA also note the Applicants willingness to improve Public Right of Way S27 between Brascote Lane and Arnold Crescent. The LHA has liaised with Leicestershire County Council’s Public Rights of Way team and understands in the site-specific circumstances, they would not seek to obtain any improvements to this route.

Conditions

1.         No development shall commence on the site until such time as a construction traffic management plan, including as a minimum wheel cleansing facilities, vehicle parking facilities, and a timetable for their provision, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The construction of the development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details and timetable.

         Reason: To reduce the possibility of deleterious material (mud, stones etc.) being deposited in the highway and becoming a hazard for road users, and lead to  ...  view the full agenda text for item 297.

Application for development of up to 239 dwellings (outline application – access only).

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

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that permission be granted, it was moved by Councillor Crooks and seconded by Councillor Bray that the application be refused due to being outside of the settlement boundary of Newbold Verdon and within the open countryside and due to failing to provide convenient access for pedestrians contrary to policies DM4 and DM17 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – permission be refused due to the proposed development being contrary to policies DM4 and DM17 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.

Application for change of use from agricultural storage to warehouse (class B8).

Application for change of use from agricultural storage to warehouse (class B8).

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

RESOLVED –

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

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

To report on progress relating to various appeals.

Members received an update on progress of various appeals. They thanked officers for their hard work defending the appeals.