Agenda and minutes

M. Davies (DMU), D. Martin (LRGT), C. Sanliturk (LU), S. Bird (DAC).

None.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 13^th September 2023 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)   Rear of 38 St James Road

Planning Application 20231592

The Panel acknowledged that there is an established character of backland development in this part of the city and did not oppose the principle of development on the site. They further acknowledged that other than the historic brick boundary wall, which is to be retained, the vacant nature of the site as existing did not make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Members debated the impact of the proposed ridge height on views from Abingdon Road and commented that site sections would have been beneficial to ascertain the level of visual impact on this part of the Conservation Area. Some members raised queries about trees within the site and were advised that it was mostly clear of more mature vegetation.

Comments were made in relation to an aspiration for a higher quality contemporary expression of architecture, which could look to enhance the character of the area, while the use of UPVC products for detailing was criticised. After some discussion, members agreed that, given the context of the site, the existing tight development grain and history of backland development, coupled with the restricted views available from the public realm that the proposed scheme would maintain the existing character and appearance of the Evington Footpath Conservation Area.

The Panel agreed that the current scheme represents an overdevelopment of the site, and it would benefit from a reduction in scale. However, they felt that a smaller scheme would have a broadly similar impact on the character of the area and resolved not to formally request amendments.

NO OBJECTIONS

The panel made no comments on the following:

160 Hinckley Road, Wyggestons Hospital

Planning Application 20231106

Construction of single storey extension, external alterations and installation of new windows to William House (Class C2)

8 College Ave

Planning Application 20231311

Demolition of existing building, alterations to garden level and construction of single storey extension at rear of house (Class C3)

29-33 New Bond Street

Planning Application 20231459

Change of use from nightclub/function room (Sui Generis) to eight flats (2 x studio, 4 x 1bed, 2 x 2bed) (Class C3); construction of rear dormer roof extension; installation of skylights at rear and rooflights at front; installation of replacement windows and alterations on front and rear elevations

34-36 Church Gate

Planning Application 20231528

Change of use of part of ground floor from retail (Class E) to flat (1 x 1 bed) (Class C3); alterations including installation of new windows and rooflights at rear

5 Springfield Road

Planning Application 20231339

Change of use from care home (Class C2) to dwellinghouse (Class C3); construction of extension to roof, alterations and removal of external escape stairs at rear; installation of rooflights at sides and rear; installation of railings and electronically operated sliding metal gates and formation of new vehicle access at front

39 & 39A Belvoir Street

Planning Application 20231485

Change of use of ground floor rear, first and second floors from retail (class E) to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 248.