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Agenda and minutes

Agenda and minutes

Venue: Meeting Rooms G.01 and G.02, Ground Floor, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ

Contact: Aqil Sarang, tel: 0116 454 5591 / Jacob Mann, tel: 0116 454 5843 

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No. Item

1.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

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Apologies were received from Councillors Aldred and Westley.

2.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

Members are asked to confirm that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Control Committee held on 20 April 2022 are a correct record.

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RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Control Committee held 20 April 2022  be confirmed as a correct record.

 

3.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

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.

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Members were asked to declare any interests they had in the business on the agenda.

 

Councillor Joshi declared that he had received correspondence from the applicants for applications 20212995 17a Duxbury Road and 20213098 Larch Street and Longcliffe Road. Councillor Joshi declared he had an open mind on both applications and was happy to participate.

4.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND CONTRAVENTIONS pdf icon PDF 138 KB

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.

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The Chair noted that the applications would be taken out of order.

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20212995 17A DUXBURY ROAD pdf icon PDF 342 KB

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20212995 - 17A Duxbury Road

Ward: North Evington

Proposal: Construction of single storey, two storey and first floor extension to community centre; single storey side extension to mosque (Sui Generis); installation of cladding to community centre and alterations (Amended plans received 26/05/2022, 16/06/2022, 27/06/2022 and 27/07/2022)

Applicant: Mr Rajani

 

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

 

Iain Garnell addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

 

Cath Bayley addressed the Committee and spoke in objection to the application.

 

Members of the Committee considered the report and Officers responded to the comments and queries raised.

 

The Chair summarised the application and the points raised by Members of the Committee and speakers, and moved that in accordance with the Officers recommendation, the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report and the addendum. This was seconded by Councillor Pandya and upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED.

 

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions 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 commencement of any works above the ground level, full details of all external materials, including all manufacturer details, shall be submitted in writing to the City Council as Local Planning Authority and a full size sample panel providing all materials to be used for external finishes and showing their construction together shall be constructed on site for inspection and approval in writing by the City Council as Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be constructed in accordance with the approved materials and details of construction. (In the interest of visual amenity and character and appearance of the area and in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS03).

 

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. 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, this is PRE-COMMENCEMENT condition)

 

4.           Prior to the commencement of development details of drainage, shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. The use shall not commence until the drainage has been installed in accordance with the approved details. It shall be retained and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

6.

20213098 LARCH STREET AND LONGCLIFFE ROAD pdf icon PDF 525 KB

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20213098 - Larch Street and Longcliffe Road

Ward: North Evington

Proposal: Installation of security fencing, gates, infill panels to balconies and bin enclosures to maisonettes (Class C3)(Amended Plans received 13th June)

Applicant: PA Housing

 

The Planning Officer presented the report.

 

Dale Radford addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

 

Omar Ghanchi addressed the Committee and spoke in objection to the application.

 

Members of the Committee considered the report and Officers responded to the comments and queries raised.

 

The Chair summarised the application and the points raised by Members of the Committee and moved that in accordance with the Officers recommendation, the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report. This was seconded by Councillor Moore and upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED.

 

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions set out below:

 

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 metal mesh fencing and gates shall be colour coated dark green in a durable finish and the metal balcony infill panels shall be colour coated black in a durable finish. (In the interests of visual amenity, and in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS03.)

 

3.           The gates shall be fitted so that they can be secured in an open position if and when needed. (In the interest of easy access and in accordance with policy CS03 of the Core Strategy.)

 

4.           Development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

              Security fencing proposal, 101-423/(P)001, received 13 June 2022

              Boundary Treatment Plan, 101-423/(P)002H, received 13 June 2022

              Site Location Plan, 101-423/(P)005B, received 13 June 2022

              Balcony Treatment Plan, 101-423/(P)003A, received 24 December 2021

              (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 against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received. This planning application has been the subject of positive and proactive discussions with the applicant during the process (and/or pre-application).

              The decision 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 2021 is considered to be a positive outcome of these discussions.

             

 

2.           The applicant is advised to contact Waste Management Team to arrange security access to waste storage areas.

 

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20220639 8 BRANCASTER CLOSE pdf icon PDF 441 KB

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20220639 - 8 Brancaster Close

Ward: Abbey

Proposal: Retrospective application for change of use from house (4 bed) (Class C3) to four self contained flats (4X 1 bed) (Class C3); demolition of existing garage at no. 9; installation of 1.8m high timber fence (amended plans received 26.04.2022, 16.06.2022)

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Gawera

 

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

 

Liz Morley addressed the Committee and spoke in objection to the application.

 

Members of the Committee considered the report and Officers responded to the comments and queries raised.

 

The Chair summarised the application and the points raised by Members of the Committee and moved that in accordance with the Officers recommendation, the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report. This was seconded by Councillor Pandya and upon being put to the vote, the motion was APPROVED as a result of the Chair’s casting vote.

 

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject the conditions set out below:

 

CONDITIONS

 

1.           Within 3 months from the date of this decision, three secure and covered cycle parking spaces shall be provided and retained thereafter, in accordance with the approved plans. (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).

 

2.           Within three months from the date of this decision, two parking space(s), as shown on the approved plans, shall be provided and shall be retained for vehicle parking. (To secure adequate off-street parking provision, and in accordance with policy AM12 of the City of Leicester Local Plan and Core Strategy policy CS3.)

 

3.           Within 3 months from the date of this decision, the proposed permeable paving shall be installed as shown in the approved plans and retained thereafter. (To reduce surface water runoff in accordance with policy CS02 of the Core Strategy).

 

4.           Within 3 months from the date of this decision, a bin storage area shall be provided and retained thereafter, in accordance with the approved plans. (In the interests of the satisfactory development of the site and in accordance with policy H07 of the City of Leicester Local Plan).

 

5.           The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

              PL-08 A201 Proposed first floor plan Rev A dated 21/03/2022

              PL-08 A203 Proposed Elevations Rev A dated 21/03/2022

              PL-08 A202 Proposed Roof Plan Rev A dated 21/03/2022

              PL-08 A207 Proposed Site Plan Rev B dated 26/04/2022

              PL-08 A200 Proposed ground floor plan Rev B dated 16/06/2022

              PL-08 A200 Location plan Rev B dated 16/06/2022

              PL-08 A200 Block plan Rev B dated 16/06/2022

              (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 against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received. This planning application has been the subject of positive and proactive discussions with the applicant during  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

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20220694 141 UPPERTON ROAD pdf icon PDF 349 KB

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20220694 - 141 Upperton Road, Elms Park View

Ward: Westcotes

Proposal: Construction of dormer extension and installation of rooflight at front of house (Class C3)

Applicant: Mr Peter Barron

 

The Planning Officer presented the report.

 

Members of the Committee considered the report and Officers responded to the comments and queries raised.

 

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

 

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions 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.           The cheeks and roof of the dormer shall be constructed in lead roll as stated in the application form. (In the interests of visual amenity, and in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS3.)

 

3.           Development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

              Proposed dormer window and internal alterations, PB.22.URL.001, received 28 March 2022.

              (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 against 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 2021.

 

 

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20220424 31 CLAREFIELD ROAD pdf icon PDF 488 KB

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20220424 - 31 Clarefield Road

Ward: Western

Proposal: Construction of single storey extension at front and first floor extension to side of house (Class C3) (Amendments received 27.6.202)

Applicant: Mr Gurjeet Rajania

 

The Planning Officer presented the report.

 

Members of the Committee considered the report and Officers responded to comments and queries raised.

 

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

 

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions 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.           The external elevations shall be constructed in materials to match those existing. (In the interests of visual amenity, and in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS03.)

 

3.           Before the occupation of the new utility space, the window facing 29 Clarefield Road shall be fitted with sealed obscure glazing to Pilkington level 4 or 5 (or equivalent) (with the exception of top opening light) and retained as such. (In the interests of the amenity of occupiers of 29 Clarefield Road and in accordance with policy PS10 of the City of Leicester Local Plan ).

 

4.           Development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

              Existing Plans & Elevations, 2021-29 -PL-01, received 10 May 2022

              Proposed Plans & Elevations - rev 2, 2021-29-PL-02, REVISION 2, received 27 June 2022

              (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 against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received. This planning application has been the subject of positive and proactive discussions with the applicant during the process (and/or pre-application).

              The decision 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 2021 is considered to be a positive outcome of these discussions.

 

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CLOSE OF MEETING

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The meeting closed at 7.40pm.