Agenda item

Ward: Humberstone & Hamilton

Proposal: Construction of two single storey temporary buildings at rear of place of worship (Class F1); installation of hardstanding and parking area

Applicant: Mr Khawaja Muhammad Junaid Gulraiz

At this point Councillor Bonham removed himself from the Committee.

The Planning Officer presented the report and drew Members attention to the addendum report.

Dr Khawaja Gulraiz Rauf, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Bonham addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Members of the Committee considered the application and Officers responded to questions and queries raised by the Committee.

The Chair summarised the application and points raised by the Committee and moved that in accordance with the Officer recommendation and the addendum report, the application be approved with an additional condition relating to a traffic management plan. This was seconded by Councillor Aldred and upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED.

RESOLVED: permission was granted subject to conditions

CONDITIONS

1.           The development shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. (To comply with Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.)

2.           The classroom portacabin buildings shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition not later than 2 years from the date of this permission. (The proposal does not represent a satisfactory form of permanent development; and to allow a period to assess parking impacts of the proposal; in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS03 and National Planning Policy Framework 2023 paragraph 114d.)

3.           The use of the portacabin buildings shall be limited to Use Class F1(a) provision of education and no other use. (Because other Class F1 uses could attract different/greater levels of noise, and in accordance with Local Plan 2006 policy PS11).

4.           The use shall not be carried on outside the hours of 0800-2000 Monday-Saturday. (In the interests of the amenities of nearby occupiers, and in accordance with policy PS10 of the City of Leicester Local Plan.)

5.           Prior to commencement of the use of the portacabin classrooms, the cycle shelter with 16 cycle spaces shall be installed in accordance with the shelter details submitted (BDS Cycle Shelter- 16 Space Cycle Shelter & Bike Stands, Bikedock solutions.) (In the interests of sustainable transport and managing traffic impacts, in accordance with Local Plan 2006 policy AM02)

6.           Construction shall take place in strict adherence with the procedures detailed in chapters 3-11 inclusive of the submitted arboricultural implication study (J.A.G. arboricultural consultancy, dated April 2023) (to ensure landscape features of visual amenity are retained in accordance with Local Plan 2006 saved policy UD06).

7.           Prior to the installation of the portacabins full details of the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) together with implementation, long term maintenance and management of the system shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. The use shall not commence until the system has been implemented. It shall thereafter be managed and maintained in accordance with the approved details. Those details shall include: (i) full design details, (ii) a timetable for its implementation, and (iii) a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development, which shall include the arrangements for adoption by any public body or statutory undertaker, or any other arrangements to secure the operation of the system throughout its lifetime. (To reduce surface water runoff and to secure other related benefits in accordance with policy CS02 of the Core Strategy).

8.           Prior to the installation of the portacabins details of drainage, shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. The use shall not commence until the drainage has been installed in accordance with the approved details. It shall be retained and maintained thereafter. (To ensure appropriate drainage is installed in accordance with policy CS02 of the Core Strategy).

9.           The development hereby permitted shall at all times be managed and operated in full accordance with a Traffic Management Plan the details of which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before occupation of the temporary building. The Plan shall set out ‘best reasonable endeavour’ procedures for use of car parking and cycle storage, the safe and efficient use of the vehicle access, event marshalling arrangements, visitor policies for drivers, and refuse collection arrangements including where these issues can be addressed in cooperation with the Local Highway Authority (To ensure the development is properly managed so as to minimise its effect on the surrounding area and in the interests of the safety and security of its attendees and visitors in accordance with the aim of Core Strategy policies CS03, CS06 and CS15 and policy PS10 of the City of Leicester Local Plan)

10.         Development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Proposed Site Plan PL-A203, Revision A

Proposed Plan & Elevations, PL-A200, Revision A

Cycle Stand, PL-A203, Revision A

(For the avoidance of doubt).

NOTES FOR APPLICANT

1.           The City Council, as local planning authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material planning considerations, including planning policies and representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission with appropriate conditions taking account of those material considerations in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development as set out in the NPPF 2023.

2.           This consent is partially for a limited period only. The relevant condition above must be complied with unless a further consent is obtained. If you or anyone else wishes to apply for a further consent, this should be done at least two months before the expiry date given by the condition, and you should contact the City Council before making your application to ask whether further consent might be granted. YOU SHOULD NOT EXPECT ANY FURTHER REMINDER REGARDING THIS LIMITED PERIOD CONSENT.