Agenda and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: S. Bowyer (LCS), D. Fountain (DMU), M. Davies (DMU), Cllr S. Barton, C. Sanliturk (LU), J. Aspey (student), S. Forde (student).
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed. Minutes: D. Martin lives in the Knighton Area |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of the meeting held on 13th December 2023 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record. Minutes: The Panel agreed the notes. |
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CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS The Director of Planning, Development and Transportation submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel. Minutes: A) Rear of 38 St James Road (pre-app presentation)
The Panel thanked John Hackman for his presentation. They were in agreement that the new proposal for a single two storey dwelling represented an improvement over the original scheme for two bungalows, which were considered out of keeping. Members liked the simplicity of the new contemporary design. They complimented the crisp detailing of the rear gable, and discussed whether it would be beneficial to make all the gables the same. There was some discussion on the proposed material palette, on the maintenance requirement of timber boarding and whether a single material, such as a good quality brick throughout, would be preferable. Some members felt the single storey element could be improved and suggested omitting this element or amending it. All members were in agreement that views from Abingdon Road will be critical when the scheme is resubmitted for consideration, as the increased height would mean it would be visible above the existing brick boundary wall.
B) Presentation on new documents relating to Knighton Village Conservation Area
The Panel thanked SPV on an excellent presentation. Members supported the conclusions reached in the character assessment and agreed with the proposed boundary changes. They praised the decision to consider some of the early 20th century houses, which they agreed are fine representations of domestic architecture from this period. There were some questions on the removal of the front gardens of Church Lane, members noted that the Conservation Area benefits from the green and leafy character along the historic route to the church.
The panel made no
comments on the following: 160 Hinckley Road, Wyggestons Hospital Planning Application 20231106 External alterations and installation of new windows to William House (Class C2) (AMENDED PLANS RECIVED 06/12/2023) flat 46 Wentworth Road Planning Application 20231975 Construction of dormer extension at rear of house (Class C3)
331 London Road Planning Application 20232222 Construction of single storey extensions at front of house (Class C3)
23 St Johns Road Planning Application 20232372 Outline application for construction of two houses (2 x 4 bed) (Class C3) including access, appearance, layout and scale with landscaping reserved
17 Halford Street Planning Application 20231861 Alterations to shop front; construction of second floor extension at rear (Class E)
108 Granby Street Planning Application 20232133 Installation of shopfront at front of building; alterations (Class E)
91 Stoughton Drive North Planning Application 20232275 Alterations and conversion of garage to rooms; construction of single storey extensions at side/rear and front of house (Class C3)
20 Grenfell Road Planning Application 20232092 Alterations and conversion of garage to rooms; construction of single storey extensions at front and rear of house (Class C3)
17 Halford Street Planning Application 20232175 Installation of ventilation flue at rear of hot food takeaway (Sui Generis)
182 London Road Planning Application 20232242 Installation of replacement of timber windows and doors with UPVC windows and doors to offices (Class E)
36-42 Friday Street Planning Application 20221840 Demolition of existing buildings and structures. Construction of two x five ... view the full minutes text for item 260. |