Agenda and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: R. Gill, M. Taylor (IHBC), N. Finn (LAHS). M. Davies (RICS)
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed. Minutes: None. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of the meeting held on 17th July 2024 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) New Walk Place, Welford Road, New Walk Planning Applications 20240947
Installation of a piece of public art to public square
The Panel were supportive of the application and noted they were happy to see more street art throughout the city. Some members requested more information on the type of stone proposed for the column, and whether it would be a single monolith or made up several different sections. They advised this element will be crucial, and the materials should be well chosen. Subject to satisfying this query, the Panel were in full support of this proposal.
NO OBJECTIONS
B) 150 St Nicholas Circle, 1-7 and 13 Bath Lane Planning Application 20221210
Demolition of existing buildings, Construction of a 4, 5, 6 and 7 storey building containing student accommodation (102 studios, 1 x 3 bed cluster flat and 5 x 4 bed cluster flats)(Sui Generis) with associated communal, amenity and ancillary space. (Amended plans)
The Panel continued to harbour reservations about this scheme, citing its key gateway location as pivotal to their consideration. They acknowledged that progress had been made with the proposed design, principally taking into account previous comments regarding turning the corner and the Castle Gardens elevation. However, members maintained concerns about the massing and composition, feeling it remains insufficient given the sensitivities of the site. They suggested AVR views should be set further west along St Augustine Road, to take in the full context of the Holiday Inn. Overall, while the currently proposed scheme represents an improvement compared to previous iterations, the Panel felt it does not go far enough to resolve the initial objections raised in September 2022 and February 2024. Based on this, they maintained an objection.
OBJECTIONS
C) 3A Sandown Road Planning Application 20241161
Demolition of part of single storey extension; construction of single storey extension at side; wall insulation; rooflights; gate and wall to front; alterations to house (Class C3)
The Panel were generally supportive of the application. Some questions were raised regarding elements of the scheme such as materials and the position of the proposed boundary wall. Overall, members agreed the scale of the alterations were in keeping with the area and due to its set back nature, would have no negative impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
NO OBJECTIONS
The panel made no
comments on the following: 98-100 Melton Road, Leicester Colosseum Planning Application 20241026 Construction of single storey extension at front and side; shopfront alterations; installation of shutters and translucent roofing sheets at front of shop (Class E)1 King Street, Phoenix House
37 Sanvey Lane, Leicester, LE2 8NG Planning Application 20240444 Demolition of an outbuilding at rear; replacement of front porch roof; construction of first floor extension at side; single storey extension at rear; outbuidling at rear of house (Class C3)
58-62 Humberstone Gate Planning Application 20240082 Demolition to part of rear (Lee Street elevation); installation of new shopfronts to Humberstone Gate elevation and Lee Street elevation; installation of two flues; landscaping to rear of ... view the full minutes text for item 280. |