Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the virtual Planning and Develop Control Committee Meeting and requested each Member of the Committee and Officers present to introduce themselves.

There were no apologies for absence.

Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed on the Agenda.

Members will be aware of the Code of Practice for Member involvement in Development Control decisions. They are also asked to declare any interest they might have in any matter on the committee agenda and/or contact with applicants, agents or third parties. The Chair, acting on advice from the Monitoring Officer, will then determine whether the interest disclosed is such to require the Member to withdraw from the committee during consideration of the relevant officer report.

Members who are not on the committee but who are attending to make representations in accordance with the Code of Practice are also required to declare any interest.  The Chair, acting on advice from the Monitoring Officer, will determine whether the interest disclosed is such that the Member is not able to make representations.  Members requiring guidance should contact the Monitoring Officer or the Committee's legal adviser prior to the committee meeting.

Members were asked to declare any interests they had in the business on the agenda, including under the Council’s Good Practice Guidance for Member Involvement in Planning and Development Management Decisions.

Councillor Thalukdar declared in relation to planning applications 20192435 and 20192436 7A Stanley Road that he had received emails in respect of these applications and approached the meeting with an open mind.

Members are asked to confirm that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Control Committee held on 11 March 2020 are a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Control Committee held on 11 March 2020 be confirmed as a correct record.

The Director of Planning, Development and Transportation submits a report regarding new Remote Meeting Procedure Rules and temporary arrangements for amended delegated decision making needed to cover the current COVID 19 restrictions.  The Committee is recommended to note and approve Remote Meeting Procedure Rules and associated revised Public Speaking Guidance, and to consider full delegation for householder applications (excluding those personal applications submitted by members or officers) to officers for a temporary period of 6 months.

RESOLVED:

1.    that the General Procedure Rules adopted by the Council be noted and the proposed additions to these and the revised Public Speaking Guide be agreed as set out in the report.

2.    that notwithstanding the current scheme of delegation, with immediate effect and for a period of 6 months, all householder applications decisions be delegated to officers (excluding those personal applications submitted by members or officers).

Members are asked to note dates for the next three Planning and Development Control Committee meetings, as agreed with the Chair under Council Committees Procedure Rule 39(a)(ii).

It is proposed that the meetings be held at 5.30 pm on the following dates:

·         Wednesday 3 June 2020

·         Wednesday 24 June 2020

·         Wednesday 15 July 2020

Consideration will be given as circumstances change as to whether a meeting will be in virtual or physical format.

RESOLVED:

                        that the dates for the next three Planning and Development                           Control Committee meetings, as agreed with the Chair under              Council Committees Procedure Rule 39(a)(ii) be noted as follows:

·         Wednesday 3 June 2020

·         Wednesday 24 June 2020

·         Wednesday 15 July 2020

The Director of Planning, Development and Transportation submits a report setting out objections received to proposals to introduce a right turn prohibition from Welford Road into Putney Road.  The Committee is recommended to consider the report and pass its views to the Director of Planning, Development and Transportation to take into account when considering whether or not to make the proposed traffic regulation order.

The Director of Planning, Development and Transportation submitted a report to enable the Committee to give its views to the Director to be taken into account when considering whether or not to make the proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), which was to prohibit turning right from Welford Road into Putney Road.

The City Transport Director for Planning, Development and Transportation presented the report; providing an overview of the proposals, the reasons why it was proposed, the objections received and the Highway Authority position and response regarding the objections.

Councillor Kitterick, as Ward Councillor addressed the Committee and expressed concerns of Putney Road being reopened which was felt to be a quiet road. In addition, it was expressed that opening Putney Road to through traffic would have an impact on the nature of the road network. Further concerns were regarding delays and congestions at nearby junctions especially during morning and evening peak times, which would impact on air quality. As well as the potential for more traffic being created at Welford Road and Victoria Park Road junction, which could lead to rat running through Clarendon Park and Knighton Fields as drivers sought alternatives routes.

Members considered the report and queried; section 5.4 of the report which referred to how traffic flows might be affected by vehicles parked on Islington Street. In regard to the modelling, it was queried as to how accurate was the modelling and clarification was requested that the modelling took into account the wider Putney Road scheme traffic/ proposals. A Member of the Committee suggested future considerations be taken into account as to how the modelling tools could be calibrated for today’s society with people now finding different ways of working.

The City Transport Director clarified any points and responded to queries.

Members were supportive of the introduction of the TRO, but recommended that in making his decision, the Director should carefully review the traffic modelling analysis in terms of the predicted wider network impacts and satisfy himself that these have been taken into account.

RESOLVED:

That the views of the Planning and Development Control Committee be forwarded to the Director of Planning, Development and Transportation to take into account when considering whether or not to make the proposed traffic regulation order.

The Committee is asked to consider the recommendations of the Director, Planning, Development and Transportation contained in the attached reports, within the categories identified in the index appended with the reports.

The Chair announced that he would take the planning reports in a different order to that given in the agenda, due to the attendance of members of the public and Ward Councillors who had registered to speak and in the interests of people in the public virtual gallery.

RESOLVED:

That the report of the Director of Planning, Development and Transportation dated 13 May 2020, on applications, together with the supplemental report and information reported verbally by officers, be received and action taken as below:

Ward: Westcotes

Proposal: Retrospective application for change of use from HMO (3-6 Persons) (Class C4) to HMO for more than six persons (Sui Generis); Dormer to front, alterations.

Applicant: Kalra Property Services Ltd

The Planning Officer presented the report.

The applicant’s agent addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Mr Barrand addressed the Committee and spoke in objection to the application.

Councillor Russell then addressed the Committee and also spoke in objection to the application.

Members considered the application and Officers responded to the comments and questions raised. In the course of this, Members had concerns relating to noise mitigation, cycle storage and bin management.

The Chair moved that the application be approved with the conditions set out in the report and subject to the addition of three conditions relating to noise mitigation, cycle storage and bin management, the wording of these conditions to be agreed by the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of this Committee.  This was seconded by Councillor Aldred and upon being put to the vote, the motion to approve was CARRIED.

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions set out in the report (below) and subject to three additional conditions relating to the submission approval and implementation of a noise mitigation scheme within 6 months, cycle storage and bin management, the wording of these conditions to be agreed by the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of this Committee.

              CONDITIONS

1.           The proposed alterations shown on the approved plans shall be implemented within six months of the date of the decision unless approved otherwise in writing by the local planning authority. (In order to ensure the works are carried to a suitable timeframe)

2.           This consent shall relate to the amended plans as amended by plan ref. no. 19001-P-003 REV G received by the City Council as local planning authority on 8th April 2020. (For the avoidance of doubt.)

              NOTES FOR APPLICANT

1.           The City Council, as local planning authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal a'

              gainst all material planning considerations, including planning policies and representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission with appropriate conditions taking account of those material considerations in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development as set out in the NPPF 2019.

Ward: Stoneygate

Proposal: Change of use from care home (Class C2) to seven flats (5 x 1 bed, 2 x studio) (Class C3); Installation of boundary fence; Vehicular access (Amended plans received 23/4/2020)

                          Applicant: Mr L Patel

The Planning Officer presented the report and drew Members’ attention to the supplementary report which referred to additional conditions, the renumbering of a condition and further considerations.

The Legal Advisor provided legal advice to clarify the position with prosecutions for the unauthorised works which had been carried out on the listed building.

Members considered the application and officers responded to the comments and queries raised.

The Chair moved that the application be approved subject to the conditions in the report and supplementary report. This was seconded by Councillor Aldred and upon being put to the vote, the motion to approve was CARRIED.

RESOLVED:

that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions as set out below:

              CONDITIONS

1.           The development shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. (To comply with Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.)

2.           Prior to the first occupation of any flat, an insulation scheme to prevent the transmission of noise to, between the flats and adjoining property 7 Stanley Road shall be carried out in accordance with the written details which shall first have been submitted to and approved by the City Council as local planning authority. (In the interests of the future occupiers of the development and in accordance with saved policies PS10 and PS11 of the City of Leicester Local Plan)

3.           No flat shall be occupied until a Management Plan for all residents (to include the control of future maintenance of the building and the external amenity areas and details of the rental arrangements for the building) has been implemented in accordance with details first submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. (In the interests of the amenity of neighbouring residents, the wellbeing of residents of this scheme and the protection of the heritage asset and in accordance with policy CS18 of the Leicester Core Strategy.)

4.           No part of the development shall be occupied until secure and covered cycle parking has been provided and retained thereafter, in accordance with written show on drawing number KMC-1508-12 rev PP-2 received by the City Council as local planning authority on 27 March 2020. (In the interests of the satisfactory development of the site and in accordance with policies AM02 and H07 of the City of Leicester Local Plan).

5.           Prior to the first occupation of each unit, the occupiers of each of the dwellings shall be provided with the ‘Residents Travel Pack’ as submitted to the City Council as local planning authority on 11 March 2020. (In the interest of promoting sustainable development, and in accordance with policy AM02 of the City of Leicester Local Plan and policy CS14 of the Core Strategy)

6.           Before the occupation of any part of the development, all parking areas  ...  view the full minutes text for item 135.

Ward: Stoneygate

Proposal: Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building to facilitate change of use from care home to 7 flats – listed building consent

Applicant: Mr L Patel

The Planning Officer presented the report and drew Members’ attention to the supplementary report which referred to an amended description and amended conditions.

Members considered the application. There were no queries raised.

The Chair moved that, in accordance with the officer recommendation, the application be approved subject to the conditions in the report and amendments in the supplementary report. This was seconded by Councillor Gee and upon being put to the vote, the motion to approve was CARRIED.

RESOLVED:

                        that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions as set out below:

              CONDITIONS

1.           The works to which this consent relates shall be begun within three years from the date of this consent. (To comply with Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.)

2.           Prior to the commencement of the development, a full internal schedule of works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the City Council as local planning authority. This shall include:

              i) a room-by-room schedule confirming the extent of repair and alteration works to all walls, floors, ceilings and historic features

              ii) floorplans confirming the location and method of installation of all new plumbing, pipework and electrical wiring

              iii) detailed drawings of reinstated joinery

              iv) details of the location and methodology of any fire protection and acoustic separation works

              v) type of construction and method of installation of all new stud partition walls.

              The works shall be completed in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation of any of the flats.

              (To ensure the details of the internal works are satisfactory and in accordance with policy CS18 of the Leicester Core Strategy and paragraphs 194 and 200 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 To ensure that the details are agreed in time to be incorporated into the development, this is a PRE-COMMENCEMENT condition)

3.           Prior to the commencement of development, further details confirming the extent of external repair / alteration works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the City Council as local planning authority. This shall include:

              i) Sample of new cast iron rainwater goods

              ii) methodology of repair to reinstated masonry/mortar where rainwater goods are to be removed.

              The works shall be completed in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation of any of the flats.

              (To ensure that the details are satisfactory and in the interests of the protection of the listed building, in accordance with policy CS18 of the Leicester Core Strategy and paragraphs 194 and 200 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 To ensure that the details are agreed in time to be incorporated into the development, this is a PRE-COMMENCEMENT condition)

4.           This consent shall relate solely to the amended plans ref. no. KMC-1508 1-11 rev PP2 received by the City Council as local planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 135a

Ward: Belgrave

Proposal: Demolition of factory building (Class B1); Construction of five dwellinghouses (5x2 bed) (Class C3) (Amended plans received 04/03/2020)

Applicant: Mr Veejay Patel

The Planning Officer presented the report and drew Members’ attention to the supplementary report which referred to an additional condition, a further representation and further considerations. The Planning Officer confirmed that although the report referred to Councillor Valand raising concerns he had not done so and had not expressed a view on the Application.

Members considered the report and officers responded to the comments and queries raised.

The Chair moved that, in accordance with the officer recommendation, the application be approved subject to the conditions in the report and amendments in the supplementary report. This was seconded by Councillor Gee and upon being put to the vote, the motion to approve was CARRIED.

RESOLVED:

that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions as set out below:

              CONDITIONS

1.           The development shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. (To comply with Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.)

2.           Before the development is begun, the materials to be used on all external elevations and roofs shall be submitted to and approved by the City Council as local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved materials. (In the interests of visual amenity, and in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS3. To ensure that the details are agreed in time to be incorporated into the development, this is a PRE-COMMENCEMENT condition).

3.           Prior to the commencement of development full details of the Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) together with implementation, long term maintenance and management of the system shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. No property shall be occupied until the system has been implemented. It shall thereafter be managed and maintained in accordance with the approved details. Those details shall include: (i) full design details, (ii) a timetable for its implementation, and (iii) a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development, which shall include the arrangements for adoption by any public body or statutory undertaker, or any other arrangements to secure the operation of the system throughout its lifetime. (To reduce surface water runoff and to secure other related benefits in accordance with policy CS02 of the Core Strategy, this is a PRE-COMMENCEMENT condition.)

4.           No development shall be carried out until the site has been investigated for the presence of land contamination, and a Site Investigation Report incorporating a risk assessment and, if required, scheme of remedial works to render the site suitable and safe for the development, has been submitted to and approved by the City Council as local planning authority. The approved remediation scheme shall be implemented and a completion report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the City Council as local planning authority before any part of the development is occupied. Any parts of the site where contamination was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 136.

The meeting closed at 8.16pm.