Agenda and minutes

Conservation Advisory Panel - Wednesday, 9 August 2017 5:15 pm

Venue: Meeting Room G.03, Ground Floor, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ

Items
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37.	APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: C. Hossack (LIHS), L. Blood (IHBC), N. Stacey (LSA)
38.	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed. Minutes: S. Hartshorne declared she was employed by the University of Leicester.
39.	MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 91 KB The Minutes of the meeting held on 12^th July 2017 are attached and the Panel is asked to confirm them as a correct record. Minutes: The Panel agreed the notes.
40.	CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS PDF 65 KB The Director, Planning, Development and Transportation submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel. Minutes: A) PRE-APPLICATION PRESENTATION BY THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER ON PROJECTS The panel were shown emerging plans for two sites. ______________________________________________________________ B) 11 ELMFIELD AVENUE, ASHFIELD Planning Application 20171457 Demolition of single dwelling and construction of three storey 72 Bed Care Home The panel did not feel the proposed redevelopment would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Stoneygate Conservation Area. There was a general acceptance that the property would be well screened from the public highway, but the scale and size of the building seemed excessive for the amount of garden space within which it would be located. They considered the design of the new building lacked coherence and would not complement the overall character of the conservation area. They felt the widening of the gate piers would undermine their character but the general boundary treatments were acceptable otherwise. OBJECTIONS ______________________________________________________________ C) 2-4 PEACOCK LANE, 16 NEW STREET Listed Building Consent 20171517 Change of use from office (class B1) to hotel (class C1); extensions and alterations The panel were supportive of the change of use of the building to a hotel. They felt that the rear extension and the lift extension were acceptable elements. Concerns were raised that the roof extension would appear too modern and out of context with the main building and surrounding area. Specific concerns were raised about how much glazing could be achieved given the need for privacy in the rooms. They felt a modern extension was acceptable in principle but greater reference should be made to the proportions of the main building. The panel further felt the proposed new rear door was not the appropriate location for a replica grand door and that a simple modern door, set-back within the building would be preferable. SEEK AMENDMENTS ______________________________________________________________ The panel had no objections/observations on the following applications: D) DUMBLETON AVENUE, CHRIST CHURCH ROOMS Planning Application 20171319 Replacement ground and first floor windows to church rooms (class D1) ______________________________________________________________ E) THE GATEWAY, PORTLAND BUILDING, DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Planning Application 20170769 Installation of 2 extraction flues, air handling units; and canopies to university building (class D1) ______________________________________________________________ F) 16 WOODLAND AVENUE Planning Application 20171248 Construction of single storey extension at front of house (class C3) ______________________________________________________________ G) 13 CHURCH LANE Planning Application 20171156 Installation of 1.2m high gates to front; alterations and increase in height of roof; construction of dormer extensions to front, side and rear of house (class C3) H) 18 FRIAR LANE Planning Application & Listed Building Consent 20171320 & 20171321 Change of use from offices (class B1(a)) to house in multiple occupation (1 x 7 bed) (sui generis); alterations I) 368 LONDON ROAD, GABLES HOTEL Planning Application 20171208 Installation of condensor units and fencing to rear of building J) 99 LONDON ROAD, GROUND FLOOR SHOP Planning Application 20171356 Installation of replacement shopfront K) 32 OXFORD STREET, JAIN CENTRE Planning Application 20171322 Construction of dormer extension and spiral staircase to roof of place of worship (class D1) L) 22 DANESHILL ROAD Planning Application 20171389 Change ... view the full minutes text for item 40.