Agenda and minutes

M. Davies (DMU)

None.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 15^th December 2021 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The Panel agreed the notes.

The Director of Planning, Development and Transportation submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel.

A) 190 London Road

Planning Application 20212876

Construction of detached three storey building to provide 8 flats (2 x 1 bed, 6 x 2 bed) (Class C3); provision of soft and hard landscaping, car and bicycle parking, bin store

The panel felt that as the scheme was tucked away it would not feature greatly in public views. Consideration was given to locating the building so close to the end of the Oxford Avenue property and the question of whether it could be moved away was raised.  The panel queried the need for the increased width of the gate piers on London Road as this impacted on the setting of 190 London Road and served to emphasise the large extent of tarmac surrounding the villa.  Reducing the amount of hard surfacing around the villa in favour of gentler and more verdant surfacing, along with the planting of semi-mature trees was recommended to avoid harm and to enhance the character to the Conservation Area.  It was noted that some trees on the boundary line were to be lost or be subject to cropping and the panel were concerned about the impact of the level of work required.  As the Copper Beach at the end of Oxford Avenue is a signature tree the panel were keen to ensure that appropriate tree root protection zone would be in place.  It was noted that the building’s foundations would sit under the boundary wall with Oxford Avenue and there was concern regarding the impact on the boundary wall. As the brick boundary walls make a positive contribution to the Conservation Area the panel felt it necessary that the boundary walls were appropriately repaired and their integrity fully maintained.

B) 47 Clarence Street

Planning Application 20212369 

Construction of 7 Storey Building To Provide 70 No. Student Studio Flats and one cluster flat (70x Studio, 1x 10 bed cluster flat) (Sui Generis)

The panel noted that no views from Humberston Gate had been provided in order to fully assess the impact on the Grade II Listed, Clarence House; however, as the Lee Circle car park could not been seen, it was considered that the scheme was unlikely to impact on the heritage asset.  Although this was a large building on a small site, the panel felt that it was a considerate design that would lift the area.  The consideration given to the different aspects of modernity that were presented on each of the elevations was welcomed by the panel.

C) 101-107 Ratcliffe Road, Mary Gee Houses Halls Of Residence

Planning Application 20212255