Agenda item
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
The Service Director, Environment submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel.
Minutes:
A) 44 HUMBERSTONE GATE
Planning Application 20052410
Change of use and external alterations
This item was withdrawn from discussion.
B) 31 KNIGHTON DRIVE
Planning Application 20052409
Three-storey extension
The Director noted that this application was for a three-storey extension to the rear. The Panel made observations on the conversion of the nursing home to flats involving an extension to the rear in October 2004. That application was subsequently refused.
The Panel considered that the current proposal was even more inappropriate than the previous scheme. They considered that the extension was too large and would represent overdevelopment of the site. A very blunt and bland extension that lacks any roofline articulation and would result in a solid mass of building.
If an extension was allowed it should be subservient to the main building in mass, scale and form.
C) 50/52 KNIGHTON DRIVE, 7 ELMS ROAD
Planning Application 20060079
Change of use
The Director noted that the application was for the change of use of the student halls of residence to 21 flats.
The proposal involves external alterations and the formation of a car park.
The Panel thought that the proposed number of flats was excessive, and that larger units should be encouraged in this area. They were also concerned over the loss of the green space to car parking and suggested that the parking area be relocated to the far end of the garden. Fewer flats would also reduce the need for the number of rooflights and the number of parking spaces required.
D) 13-21 ST NICHOLAS PLACE
Planning Application 20052263
The Panel objected in principle to any roof extension on this building, which would detract from the architectural lines of the existing building, and the group of buildings on this corner. They also considered that the proposed window design was inappropriate.
E) THE NEWARKE BRIDGE
Works to bridge
The Director noted that the application was for works to the bridge to improve the drainage system, repairs and waterproofing.
The Panel felt that the repair of the original drainage system should be further explored.
F) SOUTHFIELDS DRIVE, SOUTHFIELDS LIBRARY
Telecommunications equipment
The Director said that the application was for pole antenna and equipment cabinet on the grass verge outside the Library.
The Panel considered that the proposal would be detrimental to the setting of the listed library and recommended that the equipment be located on a verge away from the listed building
G) 166 MERE ROAD
Planning Application 20051636
The Panel opposed the use of PVC windows in principle and in this case there would be a clear detriment to the appearance of the building.
H) 11 – 13 MARKET STREET
Advertisement Consent 20052049
Signage
This item was withdrawn from discussion.
I) 29 HIGH STREET
Planning Application 20052226
New shopfront
The Director said that the application was for a new shopfront.
The Panel considered that the proposed shopfront was inferior to the existing and therefore did not preserve or enhance the character of the building or the conservation area.
J) EAST AVENUE, ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL
Planning Application 20060083
Single storey extension
The Director noted that the application was for a single storey extension to the rear of the school.
The Panel made no adverse observations
K) 61 STONEYGATE ROAD
Planning Application 20060059
Single storey extension
The Director noted that the application was for a single storey extension to the rear of the house.
The Panel would like to see a better quality design that reflected the style and architectural detailing of the existing house.
L) STONESBY AVENUE, SAFFRON HILL CEMETERY LODGE
The Director said that the Panel had considered an application for a hard standing area and vehicular access in September last year. This application was for retrospective consent for alterations to the interior of the building.
The Panel made no adverse observations
M) ABBEY PARK ROAD, ABBEY PARK
The Director said that a new detached toilet block is proposed on the grounds of the park but not on the Scheduled Monument.
The Panel made no adverse observations, but advised that care should be taken over the design and materials for the windows and doors.
N) 128 REGENT ROAD
Planning Application 20052377
Access ramp
The Director said that the application was for a new access ramp.
The Panel considered the length and design of the ramp would detract from the building and recommended that other options be explored.
O) 1-9 SALISBURY ROAD
Planning Application 20052361
Access ramp
The Director said that the application was for a new access ramp.
The Panel considered that the raising of the front path would have an adverse impact on the architectural lines of the building and particularly the ground floor openings. An accessible entrance to the rear should be reconsidered
P) 21 UNIVERSITY ROAD
Planning Application 20052378
Access ramp
The Director said that the application was for a new access ramp.
The Panel recommended that the existing steps be re-modelled to include an access ramp rather than bringing the ramp across the front garden, or that a secondary access is explored.
Q) 42 FOSSE ROAD CENTRAL
Planning Application 20060009
Replacement & blocking of windows
The Director noted that the application was for the repair of the front windows and replacement of the rear windows with uPVC. The proposal also involves blocking windows within the side elevation of the rear ‘outrigger’. The rear elevation is visible from Norfolk Street.
The Panel opposed the use of PVC windows in principle as detrimental to the character of the conservation area
R) 176, 178 & 182 ST SAVIOURS ROAD
Planning Applications 20052431, 20052432 & 20052433
Change of use, external alterations
The Director said that the buildings were within the Spinney Hill Park Conservation Area and were covered by an Article 4 Direction.
These three applications are for conversion of the buildings currently in use as bedsits back into single dwellings. The proposals involved new timber double glazed windows. These properties were part of the St Saviours enveloping scheme of the early 1980s, which included replacing the existing windows.
The following application was agreed to be taken as a late item:
Bradgate Hotel, Prebend Street
Planning Application 20052148
Proposed free standing sign
The Panel had no objection in principle to the proposed sign but recommended that it be reduced in height to 1.8m instead of 2.5m.
The following items were not formally considered. However the Panel raised a general concern with regard to the number of applications for uPVC windows in conservation areas. The Panel was also disappointed to note that the applicant for many of them was the Council’s Housing Department
S) 104 WELFORD ROAD
Planning Application 20060087
Change of use
T) 44 SEVERN STREET
Planning Application 20052387
U) 2 HOBART STREET
Planning Application 20052372
V) 31 COLLEGE STREET
Planning Application 20052385
W) 17 LINCOLN STREET
Planning Application 20052388
X) 32 LINCOLN STREET
Planning Application 20060088
Y) 14 MILL HILL LANE
Planning Application 20052189
Z) 3 TICHBORNE STREET
Planning Application 20052384
A) 26 WOODBINE AVENUE
Planning Application 20052389
AB) 38 STRETTON ROAD
Planning Application 20060089
AC) 29 PARK VALE ROAD
Planning Application 20052386
AD) 89 CLARENDON PARK ROAD
Planning Application 20060091
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