Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Unsworth, Herbert Eppel and Simon Britton.

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 13 February 2013 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

that the minutes of the meeting held on 13^th February 2013 be approved as a correct record.

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

A)   ST NICHOLAS PLACE, JANET SETCHFIELD PLACE, CAREYS CLOSE

Planning Application 20130191

Works to form new public open space (Jubilee Square)

The application was for the creation of a new public open space to be known as Jubilee Square, and would include the creation of soft and hard landscaping, new paths, seating areas and public space.

The panel were very supportive of the overall scheme; they welcomed the creation of a public open space and felt that the development would have a positive impact upon the setting of Wygston’s House (Grade II* Listed).

Concerns were raised over drainage, planting and the use of the space by cyclists, however, the representatives from LDA design who presented the proposal were able to address the concerns of the panel, expanding on how each issue would be addressed.

The panel were particularly pleased to hear that the planting along the western edge of the open space was to be increased.

The Panel raised NO OBJECTION to the application.

B) 12 APPLEGATE, WYGSTON’S HOUSE

Listed Building Consent 20130190

Demolition of north boundary wall to grounds of Grade II* listed building

The application was to demolish the north boundary wall to the grounds of Wygston’s House to open up the space to Jubilee Square. The wall currently fronted St Nicholas Place and Carey’s Close.

The panel raised no objections to the loss of the existing boundary wall, as they appreciated the need to remove the wall in order to create the new public open space (20130191).

Concerns were raised over the increased security risk to Wygston’s House (Grade II* Listed), however, the representatives from LDA design confirmed that the new railings and proposed lighting would address those concerns. The increased use of the public open space would also deter unauthorised access to Wygston’s House.

The Panel raised NO OBJECTION to the application.

C) CHEAPSIDE/MARKET PLACE

Planning Application 20130197

Relocation of Leicester High Cross

The monument formed part of the original High Cross on Highcross Street and had been relocated several times during its lifetime. The monument was Grade II listed and within the Market Place Conservation Area.

The panel raised no objections to the relocation of the High Cross to the new public open space (20130191).

The Panel requested that the Council consider installing a sculpture or similar in Cheapside, replacing the removed High Cross.

The Panel raised NO OBJECTION to the application.

LATE ITEM) SOUTHGATES BUS DEPOT SITE – REVISED PLANS

Planning Application 20121532

4 storey building, 5-9 storey building and 6 storey building to provide student accommodation (no use class) comprising 688 bed spaces in 434 flats: 2 retail units (class A1 or A3)

The panel welcomed the scheme and where pleased to see that the applicant had addressed their previous concerns – most notably limiting the development up to a maximum six-storey in height.

The panel felt that the revised proposal was of a better size and scale for the site; and liked how the buildings were broken up into four distinct blocks.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

The meeting closed at 7.18pm.