Agenda and minutes

Apologies were submitted on behalf of Councillor Allen, Councillor Batty and Councillor Hodgkins and the following substitutions authorised in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.1:

Councillor Inman for Councillor Hodgkins

Councillor Smith for Councillor Batty.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 3 April 2012.

It was

RESOLVED - The minutes of the meeting held on 3 April 2012 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

To receive verbally from Members any disclosures which they are required to make in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct or in pursuance of Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. This is in addition to the need for such disclosure to be also given when the relevant matter is reached on the agenda.

Councillor Mrs Hall declared that she had previously indicated a view with regard to application 12/00164/FUL but stated that she had an open mind.

The Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) to report progress on any decisions delegated at the previous meeting.

The Head of Planning reported on the following decisions which had been delegated at the previous meeting:

(i)         12/00154/FUL – it was reported that the section 106 agreement was almost complete;

(ii)        11/01023/REM – the decision had been issued on 30 April 2012;

(iii)       12/00184/FUL – the decision had been issued on 6 April 2012.

Schedule of planning applications attached along with associated maps and relevant policies.

The Committee considered a schedule of planning applications, together with a list of late items and the recommendations of the Head of Planning.

(a)        12/00164/FUL – Erection of two dwellings, land rear of 66-72 Church Street, Burbage – Mrs F Clark

Notwithstanding the reasons for refusal in the report omitting the Highways objections, Members felt that this was relevant due to the absence of car parking for the property. On the motion of Councillor Inman, seconded by Councillor Taylor it was

RESOLVED – the application be refused for the reasons contained in the officer’s report, late items, and due to the adverse impact on highway safety that could result from lack of parking provision.

(b)        12/00240/FUL – Extensions and alterations to Parish Hall, Market Bosworth Parish Hall, 25 Park Street, Market Bosworth – Mr Peter Smith

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that the application be permitted, Members felt that they needed to visit the site before making a decision. On the motion of Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Mayne it was

RESOLVED – the application be deferred for a site visit.

(c)        12/00223/CON – Extensions and alterations to Parish Hall, St Peters Church Hall, 25 Park Street, Market Bosworth – Mr Peter Smith

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that the application be permitted, Members felt that they needed to visit the site before making a decision. On the motion of Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Mayne it was

RESOLVED – the application be deferred for a site visit.

(d)        12/00040/FUL – Extensions and alterations to club, Groby Ex-Servicemens Club, 16-18 Leicester Road, Groby – Mr Simon Thompson

In order to address concerns raised, the condition requiring closure of the roof garden should be amended from 11pm to 10pm. It was moved by Councillor O’Shea, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED – the application be permitted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report, late items andamendment to condition relating to closure of the roof garden.

(e)        11/00791/OUT – Erection of bespoke care home with 48 bedrooms, associated amenities and staff facilities (outline – layout, siting, appearance and access for approval), Glebe Farm, Kirkby Road, Barwell – Mr Konrad Skubala

            On the motion of Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Taylor, it was

RESOLVED – the Head of Planning be delegated to refuse planning permission subject to no significant representations being received before 4 May 2012 for the reason contained in the officer’s report.

(f)         12/00075/FUL – Change of use from a hotel to an Emmaus Community, Elm Lea, Ashby Road, Hinckley – Emmaus Community Leicestershire & Rutland

Whilst in support of permitting the application, Members felt that there was still some doubt regarding the appropriateness of this site for the proposed use. In order to provide an opportunity for a trial run in order to assess the effect of the development on the area, it was felt that a condition be added to give a three-year temporary permission. It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Bannister and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 529.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) attached.

Members received an update on appeals lodged and determined since the last meeting. It was

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) attached.

Members were informed of the progress of various appeals. It was moved by Councillor Boothby, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction) attached.

Members were informed of delegated decisions issued since the last meeting. On the motion of Councillor O’Shea, seconded by Councillor Crooks, it was

RESOLVED – the report be noted.