Agenda and minutes

Conservation Advisory Panel - Wednesday, 15 August 2012 5:15 pm

Venue: THE FOUNTAIN ROOM - GROUND FLOOR, TOWN HALL, TOWN HALL SQUARE, LEICESTER

Contact: Angie Smith

Items
No.	Item
7.	APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Dr Susan Barton, Herbert Eppel, and the City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby.
8.	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed. Minutes: No declarations were made.
9.	MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 66 KB The minutes of the meeting held on 27^th June 2012 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record. Minutes: RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting of the Conservation Advisory Panel held on 27 June 2012 be confirmed as a correct record.
10.	MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Minutes: There were no matters arising from the minutes.
11.	DECISIONS MADE BY LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL PDF 42 KB The Director, Planning and Economic Development submits a report on decisions made by Leicester City Council on planning applications previously considered by the Panel. Minutes: The Director, Planning and Economic Development submitted a report on decisions made by Leicester City Council on planning applications previously considered by the Panel. RESOLVED: that the report be noted.
12.	CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS PDF 60 KB The Director, Planning and Economic Development submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel. Minutes: The Director, Planning and Economic Development submitted a report on current development proposals. A) WELFORD ROAD, FORMER JEMSOX FACTORY Planning Application 20120886 Change of use, new build The building was on the Local List. The application was for change of use of the hosiery factory building to create 173 student bedrooms in 34 cluster flats. The proposal involved a new five storey building to the rear and external alterations. A previous approval for the demolition of the building was approved in 2007(2084) for the redevelopment of the site with a twelve storey hotel. The panel were broadly supportive of the scheme. They were pleased to see the retention of the building and an interesting extension to the rear. They were particularly pleased to see the incorporation of the chimney in the glazed communal area. They accepted the demolition of the existing rear extensions as they were of limited architectural merit and not very visible from the public realm. It was noted that there was some interesting sets on site and these should be retained within the scheme. They also asked that details be conditioned including window details and general materials. The Panel recommended APPROVAL of the application. B) LEICESTER UNIVERSITY, ENGINEERING BUILDING Listed Building Consent 20120952 Replacement of glazed roof and façade The building was listed Grade II* and highly regarded as one of the finest post war buildings in the country. The application was for the replacement of the glazed roof and façade of the workshop section of the building. Clarification was sought of which roofs were to be replaced. It was explained that it was all glazed roof structure and facade on the workshop area and the application did not include the tower. The panel accepted that the existing roof structure had reached the end of its life. They asked that it was ensured that the external appearance remained unchanged. The Panel recommended APPROVAL of the application subject to the external appearance remaining unchanged. C) TUDOR ROAD FIVEWAYS HOUSE Listed Building Consent 20120868 Internal and external alterations The building was listed Grade II. The application was for internal and external alterations to the building. The building had been the subject of discussion for the Panel over a number of years. It was explained to the panel that this scheme would basically result in facade retention. They accepted that given the previous history on the site this was unavoidable. They were pleased to see that the envelope of the building was being restored. Concerns were expressed about the finished floor levels and how they would relate to the window openings. The Panel recommended APPROVAL of the application. D) GLENFIELD FARM Planning Application 20120650 Redevelopment 30 houses The buildings were on the Local List The application was for the conversion of several of the existing farm buildings, demolition of others and new development to create 30 houses. The panel commented on the lack of information supplied and quality of the plans. They noted that it was difficult to assess the ... view the full minutes text for item 12.
13.	ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS To consider such other business as, in the opinion of the Chair, ought, by reason of special circumstances, to be considered urgently. Members are asked to inform the Chair and Democratic Support Officer in advance of the meeting if they have urgent business that they wish to be considered. Minutes: LEICESTER RAIL STATION GATES The Panel discussed the removal of the iron gates at the Station. In reply to a question it was confirmed that their removal was temporary, as they required refurbishment during the ongoing Station improvements works.
14.	CLOSE OF MEETING Minutes: The meeting closed at 6:35 pm.