Agenda and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: S. Eppel (LCS), M. Johnson (LAHS), D. Martin (LRGT), M. Queally (UoL), C. Sawday, M. Elliott
The chair acknowledged the contributions of M. Elliott to the panel and the Victorian Society, following his move to Somerset.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed. Minutes: Cllr S. Barton – Item D – noted that she regularly attends meetings at the church hall. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of the meeting of the held on 9th December 2015 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record. Minutes: The Panel agreed the minutes. |
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CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS The Director, Planning, Transportation and Economic Development submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel. Minutes:
A) CASTLE VIEW, THE CASTLE Listed Building Consent 20152377, Planning Application 20152376 Change of use, internal & external alterations
The panel supported the change of use of the building and the associated alterations, as the proposal is a careful & cautious plan that allows the listed building to be brought back into an active use.
Concerns were raised over the loss of some 19th century features added as part of the conversion of the building to a civil & crown court (installed between 1820 – 1890), notably the secondary staircase, entrance screen & barrister benches. The panel did however appreciate the justification for their removal, allowing for improved access to all floors. It was noted that the platform lift will be installed in the least invasive option available.
No Objections
B) 65-75 PRINCESS ROAD EAST Planning Application 20152134 Development of 97 self-contained student flats
The principle of developing the site was supported by the panel, as they agreed that the site detracts from the appearance of De Montfort Square.
They did however raise objections to the proposal in its current form, feeling that a set-back building was not the correct approach; they would prefer to see a continuation of the building line along Princess Road East, with the development being 3-storey in height. A larger rear wing could then be built along the rear boundary, facing the railway line.
Objections
C) 140-142 NEW WALK Planning Application 20152256 Student flats, rear extension
The panel accepted the change of use to residential and support the works to the front of the building, as the changes to the 3-storey link, improving the design of the windows will have a positive impact upon the appearance of the buildings. The chimneystack should however be kept.
They did however raise objections to the design of the 4-storey rear extension, as it is of a poor design, failing to preserve the character and appearance of the area. Although it was acknowledged that the precedence of a large rear extension has already been accepted due to the adjacent site, 136-138 New Walk, it was felt that the design of the extension needs to better reflect the secondary nature of the elevation; it should not be designed to appear as a second frontage.
Objections
D) LETCHWORTH ROAD, ST ANNE’S CHURCH HALL Planning Application 20152277 Refurbishment of Church Hall
The refurbishment of the church hall was supported by the panel, as the works will cause no harm to the setting of the grade II listed church.
They did however wish for it to be noted that the loss of the tin tabernacle is regrettable, but understandable. It was also felt that this was a missed opportunity, as the front & rear ranges of the church hall to be retained are of a poor appearance; failing to contribute to the setting of the grade II listed church. It would have been better for a complete redevelopment.
No Objections
E) 223 LONDON ROAD Advertisement Consent 20152301 Listed Building Consent 20152300 Signs
The panel accepted the ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |