Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Peter Draper, Richard Lawrence and David Lyne.

Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 23 April are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

that the minutes of the Panel held on 23 April be confirmed as a correct record.

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

The Service Director, Planning and Policy submits a report on decisions made by Leicester City Council on planning applications previously considered by the Panel.

The Service Director, Planning and Policy submitted a report on the decisions made by Leicester City Council on planning applications previously considered by the Panel.

RESOLVED:

that the report be noted.

The Service Director, Planning and Policy submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel.

A) 100 VAUGHAN WAY

Planning Application 20080703

Redevelopment

The Director said that the application was for the redevelopment of the site currently occupied by a two storey factory with an eight storey building for 24 flats over ground and first floor offices.

The Panel were in favour of the application as they thought it would bring life to the street. They thought that the facades were well detailed, with deeply recessed balconies, and changes in the size of the windows.  The Panel agreed that the composition had interesting variety and that the drawings did not do full justice to the scheme. 

The Panel recommended approval on this application.

B) WELLINGTON HOTEL, GRANBY STREET

Planning Application 20080615

Change of use, extension to rear and external alterations

The Director said that the application was for the conversion of the upper floors to 15 flats. The proposal involved a four storey extension for a lift, stair tower and external alterations.

The Panel felt that the proposal continued the damage to the building and had no merit. They thought that the tower was badly proportioned. The Panel agreed that it should have been possible to produce a tower without it looking so ponderous.  They thought that the idea of glimpsing behind a building was magical and a well designed extension should be sought. 

The Panel stated that they would like to add a condition that the original windows be put back before permission was granted.

The Panel recommended refusal on this application.

C) 32A BELVOIR STREET

Planning Application 20071729

Change of use to flats, external alterations

The Director said that the application was for change of use of the upper floors to 12 flats including alterations to the roof and replacement windows. It was noted that a similar application was discussed by the Panel in 2006(0624), which was withdrawn.

The Panel accepted the change of use but they did not support the mansard roof. They noted that the sections of bare wall which was similar to the one on Albion Street added to the special character of the town but reluctantly agreed that the scheme depended on putting fenestration in there.  They stated that the windows should be timber and match the existing one especially on the Belvoir Street elevation. 

They noted the advert ‘Jobs’ on the first floor was unsightly and should be removed. They also queried why the Conservation Area boundary stopped short of this building.  

The Panel recommended seeking amendments to this application.

D) WARREN LODGE, HUMBERSTONE

Planning Application 20080557

Boundary wall

The Director said that the application was for the retention of a 2metre high boundary wall.

The Panel thought the wall to be amateurish and of poor quality construction and therefore would be unacceptable as a new addition to what the Panel thought was a prominent corner.

The Panel recommended refusal on this application.

E) SAFFRON HILL CEMETERY, STONESBY AVENUE

Planning Application 20070692 & Listed Building Consent 20070841

Side & rear extension

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The following are meeting dates for the Panel for the forthcoming municipal year.

Wednesday 18 June 2008

Wednesday 16 July 2008

Wednesday 13 August 2008

Wednesday 17 Sept 2008

Wednesday 15 Oct 2008

Wednesday 19 Nov 2008

Wednesday 17 Dec 2008

Wednesday 21 Jan 2009

Wednesday 25 Feb 2009

Wednesday 25 March 2009

Wednesday 22 April 2009

Wednesday 27 May 2009

All meetings to commence at 5.15pm and take place in The Oak Room, Town Hall.

A letter has been sent to all Members with the dates and Members are asked to note the dates.

The Committee Services Officer presented dates for meetings of the Panel for the 2008/09 Municipal year.

RESOLVED:

                        that the dates be noted by the Panel.

To consider such other business as, in the opinion of the Chair, ought, by reason of special circumstances, to be considered urgently.

Members are asked to inform the Chair and Committee Services Officer in advance of the meeting if they have urgent business that they wish to be considered.

Kanti Chhapi announced that it was to be his last meeting as he would be taking up the position of President of the Leicestershire and Rutland Society of Architects. He stated that Martin Jones would be his replacement. The Chair thanked him for his efforts and contribution throughout his time sitting on the Panel and wished him all the best for the future.

The meeting closed at 6:44pm.