Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Dr Barton (who was absent on other Council business), Rev R Curtis and Mr P Draper.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 21^st November 2012 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2012 be approved as a correct record.

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

A) 2-2A UPPERTON ROAD AND ADJACENT LAND AND BUILDINGS, FORMER CPH THURMASTON

Planning Applications 20121701

Change of use of former railway building from industrial to mixed use; change of use of ground floor of student block to retail; External & internal alterations

The site included the CPH (Thurmaston) Ltd Building, which was on the City Council’s Local List.

The Panel welcomed the principle of the development, as it made good use of the building.

It also was satisfied with the proposal to take down the forge and rebuild it further into the site, provided that the applicant carried out the works to a high standard, preserving the architectural detailing of the building.  It was noted that a structural survey had been requested to prove that the proposals could be done.

The Panel was impressed with the sympathetic alterations to the front elevation of the forge, increasing the size of the window openings, and was content with the idea of rebuilding the forge with a steel frame with brick cladding.

However, the Panel expressed a desire to see an improved landscaping scheme to the River Soar frontage, subject to there being no impact to the biodiversity of the site.

There were no objections over the revised design of the student blocks.

The Panel had NO OBJECTIONS to the application.

B) WESTERN PARK PAVILION, WESTERN PARK, HINCKLEY ROAD

Planning Applications 20121404, Listed Building Consent 20121405

Change of use from council depot to residential dwelling; two storey extension to provide café & flat; single storey detached council depot building

The building was curtilage listed to The Pavilion, a Grade II Listed Building.

The Panel supported the principle of the development and was pleased to see the building being brought back into use.  The need for a café within Western Park was supported.

However, the need for a 6-bedroom dwelling in this location was questioned, and the justification for the need for the extension, and there was some concern over increased traffic as a result of the café.

The Panel supported the proposed alterations to the existing depot buildings, but expressed a preference for the French doors to be omitted.  In addition, the detailing to all new windows and doors should be carefully controlled.

There were no objections to the new single storey council storage building.

The Panel was unsure which two trees are being removed as part of the proposal and hoped that they would be replaced as part of the scheme.  All other trees should be protected during construction.

The Panel had NO OBJECTIONS to the applications.

C) 9 WELFORD PLACE

Planning Applications 20121668, Listed Building Consent 20121669

Mixed use development comprising change of use from Nightclub to residential, offices and retail use. Internal & External Alterations

The building was Grade II listed and located within the Market Street Conservation Area.

The Panel supported the proposal, as it was encouraged to see this building given an active use.

It did however have reservations about the type of occupants and the ability to rent the basement  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.