Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from D. Martin, C. Sawday and M. Goodhart.

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 20 May 2009 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

                        That the minutes of the Conservation Advisory Panel meeting    held on 20 May 2009, be confirmed as a correct record.

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

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

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

A)                215-219 EVINGTON LANE

            Planning Application 20090668 & Conservation Area Consent             20090697

            Demolition and Redevelopment

            The Director said that the applications were for the demolition of two Edwardian houses and the redevelopment of the site with five new houses.  The Panel has made comments on the principle of two additional houses on the site several times and more recently a block of flats.

            The Panel noted that these two fine examples of Edwardian domestic architecture set in large attractive gardens were a gateway into the village. They were seen as important not only because of their visual interest but also because they illustrated the early 20th century expansion of the village demonstrating the social aspirations of the time. It was of the view that they were visually interesting not only from the front but also the sides and even the rear where they can be enjoyed whilst walking along the rear footpath. The Panel felt that they possessed all the attributes typical of houses of this era i.e. tall chimneys brick and render, steep gabled roofs and projecting bays. The motor house at no. 215 was also seen as very attractive and a fine example of the period. The Panel was unanimous that the existing houses made a positive contribution to the character of the conservation area and should be retained.

            The Panel considered the current proposal to be over-development and that the style of the proposed houses was out of character with this part of the conservation area. Overall the proposal was thought not to either preserve or enhance the character of the conservation area and therefore should be refused. 

            The Panel recommended refusal for this application.

B)                22 KNIGHTON PARK ROAD

            Planning Application 20090658

            Residential Development

The Director said that the application was for the redevelopment of the site with a three-storey block of ten apartments and a three storey block of four town houses.  A similar scheme was considered and supported by the Panel last year but refused by the Planning and Development Control Committee.

The Panel noted that as the scheme was outside of the conservation area and not dissimilar to the previous one it would be difficult to oppose. However they did consider that from a design point of view the previous scheme had more merit & if the overlooking problem could be rectified but retain the interest of the previous scheme that would be preferable.

The Panel requested amendments for this application.

C)                10 CHEAPSIDE

      Planning Application 20090688 & Listed Building Consent       20090643 Advertisement Consent 20081790

Change of use and alterations

The Director said that the application was for the change of use of the building to a hot food takeaway.  The proposal involved new signage and internal alterations. 

The Panel noted the importance of this extremely fine building originally part of the Angel Inn. It was also noted that the timbered section dated from the16th century at least but possibly earlier. They expressed caution that no part of the medieval section should be altered.  The Panel  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

To consider such other business as, in the opinion of the Chair, thought, 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 Chair paid thanks to Judith Carstairs, Senior Building Conservation Area, who was leaving the authority.  She was thanked for her work in supporting the Panel.

The meeting closed at 6:15pm.