Agenda item

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

A) YORK STREET

Planning Application 20160610

Seven storey student block

 

Panel was generally happy with the height as this is in keeping with the general character of the area (although some members thought it was too tall for the width of the street).

 

Discussion about the level of articulation of the windows, the set-back of the top floor and use of materials. Query about level of window recesses.

Concerns raised over the darkness of the materials and fenestration but the panel were satisfied that the general development would not harm the character or appearance of the Granby Street Conservation Area or nearby heritage assets. Requested amendments to materials and fenestration.

 

Seek amendments.

 

B) STAMFORD BUILDINGS, STAMFORD STREET

Planning application 20151730

Change of use from factory to student accommodation, 6-storey side extension & 2-storey roof extension

 

Revised proposal is substantially better. No further objections.

 

No objection

 

C) 65-75 PRINCESS ROAD EAST

Planning Application 20160758

New student development

 

Revised proposal is substantially better, particularly the height and scale.

Concerns about the canopy, which does not fit well with the context or use.Suggested that this element be removed.

Query over the number of flats and their internal size and layout.

General concern about the legibility of the plans.

 

No objection

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D) ABBEY MEADOWS, SITE OF FORMER WOLSEY WORKS

Planning Application 20160614

Demolition, redevelopment

 

Link between water tower and housing considered to be crude. Suggestion that the tower should be freestanding with an extension, rather than part of a new terrace - looks cramped and loses role as focal point.

 

Mix of views on the style of houses, some are welcomed but others a missed opportunity. New houses by water tower are too plain and boring (better examples on wider site).

 

Loss of second chimney regretted but the overall site layout, including pathways and parks, was welcomed.

 

Seek amendments

 

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E) CORPORATION ROAD, ABBEY PUMPING STATION

Planning Application 20160483

Events space, marquee

 

 

Panel sought clarification on landscape implications. Following additional explanation, they raised no objections.

 

No objection

 

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F) 12 APPLEGATE, WYGSTON’S HOUSE

Planning Application 20160569

Change of use, alterations

 

No objection to change of use. Support bringing asset back into use. More flue details requested; ideally located in existing chimney. Panel raised concern to air exchange in the main restaurant (silver flue at ASK restaurant being of concern). Could bar be freestanding, rather than attached to timber frame (SPV explained fixings would be in mortar work). Lift in Victorian section; more details requested. Subtle approach requested for lift with minimal structure. 

 

No objection

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G) 52-56 HIGH STREET

Application 20160657

Roof extension

 

The existing building is very fine looking and the proposed development would ruin it

Existing comparable scheme on St Nicholas Place is ungainly looking. Would result in the loss of an attractive roofscape and set an unwelcome precedent.

Principle of residential use is fine, but needs to be done a lot more sensitively.

 

 

H) R/O 24 RATCLIFFE ROAD

Planning Application 20160335

Demolition, new development

 

Panel expressed some concerns over access, principle of backland development and precedent an approval could set. More details needed.

 

More details required

 

I) 14A WOODLAND AVENUE

Planning Application 20160524

Front boundary gates and piers

 

Panel considered that the gates and piers were out of keeping with the character of the area. Too thick massing for gate piers and oversized gates. Would prefer lower key boundary treatment, such as timber gates and hedge.   

 

Objection

 

The panel had no objections/observations on the following applications:

 

J) SITE OF 27 WHARF STREET SOUTH

Planning Application 20160361

Ten storey student block

 

K) 22 DEACON STREET

Planning Application 20160270

New student development

 

L) 14 DEACON STREET, LUKE TURNER FACTORY

Listed Building Consent 20160300

Internal and external alterations

 

M) 1-9 POCKLINGTONS WALK

Listed Building Consent 20160261

Relocation of previously approved new stairs

 

N) 3-5 POCKLINGTONS WALK

Listed Building Consent 20160476

Change of use internal alterations

 

O) R/O 6 SPRINGFIELD ROAD

Planning Application 20160641

New dwellinghouse

 

 

P) 25 WOODLAND AVENUE

Planning Application 20160469

Single storey extension to front and rear, rear dormer.

 

Q) 8 BURLINGTON ROAD

Planning Application 20160466

New Chimney

 

R) 66 STONEYGATE ROAD

Planning Application 20160509

Rear extension, patio

 

S) 9 ST JAMES ROAD

Planning Application 20160608

Two storey extension

T) GLENFIELD ROAD, CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL JUNIOR SCHOOL

Planning Application 20160624

Extension

 

U) 13 CARISBROOKE ROAD, LATIMER HOUSE

Planning Application 20160394

External alterations, new boundary fence

 

V) UNIVERSITY ROAD, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

Planning Application 20160572

Change of use of car park to open space.

 

W) 45 EAST BOND STREET, CHARLES BERRY HOUSE

Planning Application 20160386, Listed Building Consent 20160388

Internal and external alterations, ramp, cycle store

 

X) 4 ST MARTINS

Advertisement Consent 20160450, Listed Building Consent 20160595

New signs

 

Y) 2-4 COLTON STREET

Planning Application 20160519

Roof extension

 

Z) THE HIGH CROSS JUBILLEE SQUARE

Listed Building Consent 20160619

Repair work

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AA) 9 ST NICHOLAS PLACE

Advertisement Consent 20160390

New signs

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AB) SOUTHGATES, FORMER SHAKESPEAR P.H.

Advertisement Consent 20160021

 

AC) 20-26 HIGH STREET

Planning Application 20160430

New shopfront

 

AD) 140 REGENT ROAD

Planning Application 20160533

Change of use, external alterations

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AE) 220-248 ST SAVIOURS ROAD

Planning Application 20160656

Replacement doors and windows at front; boundary gates and walls at front of houses

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AF) 100 BATH LANE, FRIARS MILLS

Listed Building Consent 20160599, Advertisement Consent 20160600

New signs

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AG) 50 NEW WALK

Planning Application 20160381

Fence, cycle shed and canopy

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AH) 20-40 NEW WALK

Planning Application 20160249

Increase height of sprinkler tank

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AI) 19 TOLLER ROAD

Planning Application 20160389

Extensions and alterations to house

 

AJ) 14 KNIGHTON ROAD

Planning Application 20160499

Two storey extension at side and rear

 

AK) WEYMOUTH STREET, ST ALBANS CHURCH CENTRE

Planning Application 20160661

Extensions, external alterations

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