Agenda and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE |
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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 18th November 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) Presentation on 20 St Peter’s Lane, Former Debenhams.
A scheme was presented and discussed.
B) Presentation on Former Corah Factory site.
A scheme was presented and discussed.
C) 147 Ratcliffe Road, Manor Croft Planning Application 20202075
The Panel noted the recessed and well-screened location of the proposed annex and the comparable scale & massing of the formerly approved development. The members commented on the poor architectural quality of the existing outbuilding and agreed that the proposed development is an improvement (in design, materiality and appearance) to both the existing outbuilding and the formerly approved scheme, and will not have an adverse impact on the existing dwellinghouse and the Stoneygate Conservation Area. They noted a number of mature trees to the front of curtilage, which they requested should be protected.
NO OBJECTIONS
D) 37 Welford Road, Reynard House Planning Application 20201009
Construction of additional three floors; construction of single storey, four storey and seven storey extension; Change of use from offices (Class B1a) to student accommodation (Sui Generis) comprising 19 cluster flats (122 student bedrooms) and 140 x 1 bed student studio flats, gym, spa, amenity areas, cycle parking and associated works. (amended plans)
The creation of the link between the proposed side extension and the Locally Listed Former Jemsox Factory was welcomed. Whilst the revised elevation treatments were broadly appreciated, in particular the improved alignment with the non-designated heritage asset and the general simplification of design, some members questioned the materiality and finish of the development. The concerns regarded the apparent inconsistency between visuals and drawings submitted, as well as the quality/finish of the two-storey upward extension (fins and panels). Members sought clarification on the brickwork type proposed and the treatment of windows (inc. panelling and vents).
The Panel agreed that despite some positive amendments the scheme still reads as excessive and overbearing within its context, with inadequate concessions in terms of scale and height to the adjacent Locally Listed asset. A reduction of height by one storey and/or stepped down massing towards the heritage asset were recommended.
SEEK AMENDMENTS
E) 28 St Barnabas Road Planning Application 20202123 and 20202124
Construction of single storey extension and Installation of ventilation flue at side of function hall (Sue Generis) to add additional use of Restaurant and cafe (Class E); Construction of single storey extension and Installation of ventilation flue at side of Grade II Listed building.
The Panel focused on the design, materiality and quality of the two modern side extensions already on site, considered as harmful additions to the Grade II Listed building under consideration. The members unanimously agreed that the information submitted is inadequate/insufficient to fully assess the harm but concurred that the scheme as proposed is not acceptable, as it would fail to sustain the significance of the designated heritage asset.
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION/OBJECTIONS
F)58 Stoneygate Road Planning Application 20201190
Change of use of school (Class D1) to 15 flats (Class ... view the full minutes text for item 152. |