Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor Mohammed and Councillor Kennedy-Lount. Councillor Haq was present as substitute for Councillor Kennedy-Lount.

Members will be asked to confirm that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Control Committee held on 25 October 2023 are a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Control Committee held 25 October 2023 be confirmed as a correct record.

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.

Councillor Moore declared an interest in application 20231278 335 London Road in that she lived close to the application site, she declared that she had an open mind.

Councillor Bonham declared an interest in application 20221214/5 48A London Road, The Parcel Yard that he had done case work for a business in the area impacted by the application and application 20231073 15 Main Street Humberstone that he had previously met with the applicants. For both applications Councillor Bonham would withdraw from the meeting. 

Councillor Aldred declared that she was speaking on application 20221467 48 Little Holme Street and would therefore not sit on the Committee for the application.

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 noted that the applications would be considered out of the order in the published agenda pack.

Ward: Westcotes

Proposal: Demolition of factory (Class B2); construction of a 6 and 7 storey building containing student accommodation

(Sui Generis), 2 storey building housing plant and cycle/bin storage, with associated ancillary works and landscaping (as amended).

Applicant: CC Leicester Limited

The Planning Officer presented the report and drew Members attention to the addendum report.

Karl Scholz, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Vijay Mistry and Sophie Rose Asquith addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

Councillor Adam Clarke, as Ward Councillor, addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application,

Members of the Committee considered the application and Officers responded to questions and queries raised by the Committee.

The Chair summarised the application and moved that in accordance with the Officer recommendation and the addendum report, that the application be approved. This was seconded by Councillor Agath and upon being put to the vote, the motion was REJECTED.

The Committee at this point received advice on the options available to them.

The Chair moved that the application be deferred for re-consideration and more information in respect of parking, massing, and noise issues. This was seconded by Councillor Haq, and upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED.

RESOLVED: Deferred for re-consideration and more information in respect of parking, massing and noise issues 

Ward: Thurncourt

Proposal: Construction of x2 two storey dwellinghouses (2 x 4 bed) (Class C3); associated parking and landscaping (amended plans 28/3/2023)

Applicant: Easy Property Group

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Asif Govaria, the applicant, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Jiten Raikundalia addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

Councillor Aldred, as Ward Councillor, addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

Members of the Committee considered the application and Officers responded to questions and queries raised by the Committee.

The Chair summarised the application and points raised by the Committee and moved that in accordance with the Officer recommendation, the application be approved. This was seconded by Councillor Bonham, and upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED.

RESOLVED: permission was granted subject to conditions

              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.           The new walls and roof shall be constructed in materials as shown on the approved plans. (In the interests of visual amenity, and in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS3.)

3.           No part of the development shall be occupied until footway / verge crossing(s)have been provided at each vehicular access in accordance with guidance in the Leicester Street Design Guide. (To ensure a satisfactory means of access to the highway, and in accordance with policy AM01 of the City of Leicester Local Plan and Core Strategy policyCS3.)

4.           The parking area shall be provided before the occupation of any part of the development and shall be retained and kept available for that use. (To ensure that parking can take place in a satisfactory manner; and in accordance with policy AM01 of the City of Leicester Local Plan and Core Strategy policy CS3.)

5.           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 flat shall be occupied/the use shall not commence 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.To ensure that the details are agreed in time to be incorporated into the development, this is a PRE-COMMENCEMENT condition).

6.           Prior to the commencement of development details of drainage, shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. No property shall be occupied  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39.

20231214 - 48A London Road, The Parcel Yard

Ward: Castle

Proposal: Demolition of 48 London Road

Applicant: Leicester City Council/Network Rail

20231215 - 48A London Road, The Parcel Yard

Ward: Castle

Proposal: Listed Building Consent for proposed demolition of 48 London Road

Applicant: Leicester City Council/Network Rail

At this point Councillor Singh-Patel left the meeting, Councillor Bonham stood down from the Committee for this item, and Councillor Aldred resumed her place on the Committee.

It was noted that two separate applications were being considered together in this item and would require two separate votes.

The Planning Officer presented the report and drew Members attention to the addendum report.

David Beale, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Kitterick, as Ward Councillor, addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

Members of the Committee considered the application and Officer responded to questions and queries raised by the Committee.

The Chair summarised the application and points raised by the Committee and moved that in accordance with the Officer recommendation and the addendum report, the application for the demolition of 48A London Road be approved. This was seconded by Councillor Aldred, and upon being put to the vote the motion was REJECTED.

The Chair moved the application for the demolition of 48A London Road be deferred for further information and consideration on matters relating to the justification and necessity for programming and deliverability of the demolition phase ahead of the main comprehensive scheme and funding arrangements, commitments, and programme risks. This was seconded by Councillor Haq, and upon being put to the vote the motion was CARRIED.

The Chair moved that the application for Listed Building Consent be deferred for further information and consideration on matters relating to the justification and necessity for programming and deliverability of the demolition phase ahead of the main comprehensive scheme and funding arrangements, commitments, and programme risks. This was seconded by Councillor Aldred, and upon being put to the vote the motion was CARRIED.

RESOLVED: Deferred for further information and consideration of matters relating to:  

·         the justification and necessity for programming and deliverability of the demolition phase ahead of the main comprehensive scheme  

·         Funding arrangements, commitments and programme risks 

Ward: Humberstone & Hamilton

Proposal: Change of use of the ground floor from a public house/ restaurant (Sui generis) to a community centre (Class F2); reconfiguration of the car park; and cycle store at rear (amended plans 25/10/2023)

Applicant: Abbas Momin

Councillor Bonham remained stood down from the Committee for this application.

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Alex Prowse on behalf of the application addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Members of the Committee considered the application and Officers responded to questions and queries raised by the Committee.

The Chair summarised the application and points raised by the Committee and moved that in accordance with the Officer recommendation, the application be approved. This was seconded by Councillor Haq and upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED.

RESOLVED: permission was granted subject to conditions

              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.           The community centre use shall not be carried on outside the hours of 1000-2200 daily. (In the interests of the amenities of nearby occupiers, and in accordance with policy PS10 of the City of Leicester Local Plan.)

3.           The use as a community centre shall not commence until the front area of hardstanding has been marked and laid out in accordance with details shown on the revised parking layout (Drawing No.: 25058-02C-1 Rev C), including the "sign with diagram 616 at entrance". The markings shall be retained and the front area of hardstanding shall not be used for any purpose other than access and vehicle parking for the lifetime of the use. (In the interests in highway safety, and in accordance with policy AM01 of the City of Leicester Local Plan and Core Strategy policy CS3.)

4.           The external enclosed areas at the south and west of the site shall not be used for any purpose other than servicing, cycle parking, bin storage or other storage associated with the community centre use. (In the interests in neighbouring amenity, and in accordance with policies PS10 and PS11 of the City of Leicester Local Plan and NPPF 2023 paragraph 130f)

5.           The use as a community centre shall not commence until the glazing/ventilation package A referred to in paragraph 8.6 and one of the secondary ceiling options referred to in paragraph 10.5 of the Noise Assessment (Acute Acoustics, Ref 2782, Rev B) have been installed. Such measures are to be retained in situ for the lifetime of the development. (In the interests of residential amenity in accordance with policy H07 of the City of Leicester Local Plan 2006)

6.           The use as a community centre shall not commence until the cycle shelter has been installed in the rear courtyard in the location as shown on the approved site block plan and in accordance with details of the appearance of the cycle shelter which will have been agreed in advance in writing with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

Ward: Knighton

Proposal: Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to day nursery (Class E); construction of single storey extension at front; single storey extension at rear; associated parking (amended plans received 3/10/2023 and 17/10/2023)

Applicant: Mr Amit Patel

At this point Councillor Bonham resumed his place on the Committee.

The Planning Officer presented the report and drew Members attention to the addendum report.

Jack Wilkins, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application. 

Members of the Committee considered the application and Officers responded to questions and queries raised by the Committee.

The Chair summarised the application and points raised by Committee Members and moved that in accordance with the Officer recommendation and the addendum report, the application be approved. This was seconded by Councillor Aldred and upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED.

RESOLVED: permission was granted subject to conditions

              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 any work above ground level and notwithstanding the materials details provided within the application form, the materials to be used on all external elevations shall be submitted to and approved by the City Council as local planning authority. The details shall include:

              •         a 2m x 2m brick sample panel including mortar and bonding;

              •         Window and door frame section details and door joinery details at 1:5 scale or 1:10 scale where appropriate;

              The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development. (To ensure the that the details are agreed in time to be incorporated into the development and in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area, and in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS03).

3.           Traffic flow within the site shall be managed by a one-way system with vehicular access to the site from London Road and the vehicular egress from the site to Knighton Drive and shall be operated as such for the lifetime of the development. (In the interests of the satisfactory development of the site and in accordance with policies AM01, AM02 and AM11 of the City of Leicester Local Plan).

4.           Before the occupation of any part of the development, 'WAY IN', 'WAY OUT' and 'NO ENTRY' signs shall be installed in accordance with the approved details and retained as such. (For the safety and convenience of pedestrians and other road users, and in accordance with saved Local Plan policies AM01 and AM02 and Leicester Core Strategy policy CS3.)

5.           No part of the development shall be occupied until the five parking areas shown on the approved plans are surfaced and marked out in accordance with details shown on the approved plans and shall be retained for parking and not used for any other purpose. Notwithstanding the approved plans, the garage shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

It was noted that this application had been withdrawn prior to the meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.32pm.