Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from J. Garrity, P. Swallow and Councillor Johnson.

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 21 October 2009 will be circulated to the Panel before the meeting.  The Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record.

C. Sawday commented that he had given his apologies at the last meeting however these had not been recorded.

RESOLVED:

that the minutes of the Conservation Advisory Panel meeting held on 21 October 2009, be confirmed as a correct record with the above amendment.

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

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

LATE ITEM)  BOSWORTH HOUSE

Planning Application 20091488

Refurbishment of exterior and extension

The Director said that the application was for the refurbishment of the building and an extension.

The Panel were in favour of the proposed treatment of the building and the extension. They noted a word of caution regarding the materials for the external cladding system to be screen printed and asked that it be of good quality that would maintain its colour as if it were to fade, the drama of the design would be lost and the building could look tired very quickly. They noted that the building would encroach onto the castle Scheduled Monument and approval should only be given after a proper Archaeological investigation has been carried out and the Archaeologist was satisfied that no harm will be done to any underlying archaeology.

The Panel recommended approval on this application.

A)  DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY HUGH ASTON BUILDING

Planning Application 20091417

Signs

The Director said that the application was for new fascia and free standing signage to and around the recently built Hugh Aston Building.

The Panel were in the main in favour with the proposed signage with the exception of the monolith in front of the curved entrance which they thought detracted from the character of the entrance and the sign on the end elevation of the Clephan building which they thought might be acceptable as a trade off for a more suitable render colour.

The Panel recommended making amendments to this application.

B) LANCASTER ROAD, LEICESTER UNIVERSITY HENRY WELCOME BUILDING

Planning Application 20091225

Air conditioning/chilled water equipment

The Director said that the application was for chilled water equipment for the air conditioning system to be sited to the rear of the building. The proposed works include the formation of a concrete base for the equipment to sit on.

The Panel had no objections but noted that the work might have an impact on the nearby tree roots.

The Panel recommended approval on this application.

C)  14 GRANBY STREET

Planning Application 20091397

Change of use, alterations

The Director said that the application was for the change of use of the upper floors of the building to six self contained flats. The proposal involved replacement windows.

The Panel were of the opinion that uPVC would not enhance or preserve the character of the building or the street scene and suggested powder coated aluminium with more detailing.

The Panel recommended refusal on this application.

D) LONDON ROAD / DE MONTFORT STREET

Planning Application 20091437

Bay window

The Director said that the application was for a new timber bay window to replace two first floor windows.

The Panel noted that the upper floors were mostly intact and the proposed bay window would not enhance or preserve the character of the building or the conservation area.

The Panel recommended refusal on this application.

F)  LONDON ROAD / RATCLIFFE ROAD

Planning Application 20091374

New House

The Director said that the application was for a new three storey  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

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 Democratic Services Officer in advance of the meeting if they have urgent business that they wish to be considered.

The Committee were informed that the next meeting of the Panel would be cancelled due to a limited number of staff and current work pressures. It was stated however that there was currently a recruitment process taking place to recruit new staff and the next meeting of the Panel would be in January 2010.

The meeting closed at 6:21pm.