Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Unsworth, Malcolm Elliott, Richard Curtis, Peter Swallow, Michael Johnson and Justin Fox.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2012 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

that the minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2012 be approved as a correct record.

A) 2 UPPERTON ROAD, FORMER CPH THURMASTON

Planning Application 20130012

Demolition of single storey building covered by Article 4 Direction (class B2)

The site included the CPH (Thurmaston) Ltd building, which was on Leicester City Council’s Local List. The building was also covered by an Article 4 Direction served on the building 12 months ago. The application was for the demolition of the CPH (Thurmaston) Ltd building and the clearance of the site, and was an alternative option to the currently pending application 20121701 which was taken at a previous CAP meeting.

The panel strongly opposed the demolition of CPH Thurmaston, as the building was a local heritage asset, which was one of the few remaining structures left from the Great Central Railway in the city.

They felt that the application was unnecessary, considering the submitted scheme to convert the building.

The Panel STONGLY OBJECTED to the application.

B) NEWARKE STREET, ELFED THOMAS BUILDING

Planning Application 20121883

Partial demolition and new 5 storey building behind retained south façade to provide student accommodation (no use class) comprising 97 rooms in 19 flats

The Elfed Thomas Building was on Leicester City Council’s Local List. The site is also adjacent to Castle Conservation Area and Market Square Conservation Area.

The application was for the demolition of the Victorian school building, with the exception of the south façade and west wing, which were to be incorporated into a new 5-storey structure, comprising 97 student flats.

The application was a revision on an approved redevelopment scheme for the site, which was supported by CAP in April 2010 (20100567). The previously approved scheme was for 50-60 rooms.

The panel objected to the proposal, as they believed that the loss of the local heritage asset was unjustified.

They felt that the former school building was a good Victorian building in its own right, and that it provided a nice surprise to the streetscene, due to its set back positioning.

The panel also had reservations over the loss of the roof, as it was one of the most important features of the building and very important to the façade.

They also questioned the façade retention scheme proposed, and how the upper floors were flush with the façade.

The Panel OBJECTED to the application.

C) 7 & 14 BURLINGTON ROAD, LAND BETWEEN

Planning Application 20121891

One 4-bed house; one 3-bed house (class C3)

The site was located within the Stoneygate Conservation Area.

The application was for the erection of a pair of detached dwellings at the end of Burlington Road, being constructed in the former gardens of No’s 7 & 14.

The Panel believed that the proposed scheme was overdevelopment, having a detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

They felt that the spaces in-between the dwellings were important, reflecting the character of the street, and were concerned that many of those plots throughout Stoneygate were at risk of development.

The panel supported the development of the four-bedroom house,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

The meeting closed at 6.30pm.