Agenda and minutes

Apologies were submitted on behalf of Councillor Boothby.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2012.

In considering the minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2012, a Member felt that the reporting of the discussion and minute on application 12/00761/COU of 23 October which had been discussed at the meeting on 18 December was still incorrect and should refer to the land and not include the building. It was

RESOLVED – the minutes be 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.

No interests were declared at this stage.

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

The Head of Planning reported that application 12/00482/OUT was subject of a planning performance agreement, and the Section 106 Agreement was currently being finalised.

Schedule of planning applications with related maps and policies attached.

(a)        12/00873/FUL – Erection of solar panel field and associated infrastructure, The Stables, Pine Close, Stoke Golding – Mr Peter Mayne

Officers referred to the amended recommendation in the late items that the application be deferred following the consultation response from Sport England. It was moved by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor O’Shea and

RESOLVED – the application be deferred to allow for further consideration of the impact of the development upon the recreation ground.

(b)        12/00889/FUL – Erection of eleven dwellings, land off Nailstone Road, Carlton – Ms Elaine Smithard

Whilst in support of the proposed development, Members expressed some concern regarding the allocation of the housing. It was reported that the Rural Housing Enabler had already identified and made contact with twelve residents of Carlton who would be eligible for and interested in the housing. Officers agreed to seek clarification on the process for applying for this particular type of housing.

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

RESOLVED – subject to the execution of an Agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Section 111 of the Local Government Act 1972 towards the provision of affordable housing, the Head of Planning be granted delegated powers to issue planning permission subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report. Failure to complete the agreement by 22 February 2013 might result in the application being refused.

(c)        12/00992/FUL – Erection of new farm buildings and creation of access, land off Ratby Lane, Markfield – Mr Spiby

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

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

(d)        12/00942/FUL – Erection of three dwellings with associated parking and access, 82 Coventry Road, Burbage – Mr Steve Powers

Members felt that they needed to view the site in order to understand the proposals. On the motion of Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Crooks it was

RESOLVED – the application be deferred for a site visit.

(e)        12/00998/FUL – Erection of 3 industrial buildings (B1, B2, B8), Unit G & H, Maple Drive, Hinckley – Mr Jeff Penman

It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor O’Shea and

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

(f)         12/00950/EXT – Extension of time for extant planning permission 09/00778/EXT for outline residential development (05/00684/OUT), 42 Ashby Road, Hinckley – Mr Terry Poulton

On the motion of Councillor O’Shea, seconded by Councillor Crooks, it was

RESOLVED – subject to the execution of an agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Section 111 of the Local Government Act 1972 towards the provision of affordable housing and the provision and maintenance of open space facilities and education, the Head of Planning be granted powers to issue outline consent, subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report. Failure to complete  ...  view the full minutes text for item 330.

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

Members were informed of appeals lodged or determined since the previous meeting. It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Moore and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

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

The Committee was informed of the progress with regard to appeals. It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Taylor and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

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

Members were informed of delegated decisions which had been taken since the previous meeting. On the motion of Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Bannister, it was

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

At this juncture, a discussion was held on arranging an additional date for a Planning Committee in March. It was agreed that an extra meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, 26 March 2013.