Agenda and minutes

Councillor Surti, as Chair, welcomed those present and led on introductions.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Aldred, Kitterick and Moore.

Councillor Bajaj and Bonham were noted to be in attendance as substitutes for Councillor Aldred and Councillor Moore.

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 Gopal declared his interest as a Taxi Driver for the Leicester Railway Station items, but maintained that he held an open mind.

Members are asked to confirm that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Control Committee held on 21 August 2024 are a correct record.

Councillor Kennedy-Lount noted that his apology for absence and Councillor Porters substitution had not been noted in the 24 July 2024 minute.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Control Committee held 24 July 2024 and 21 August 2024  be confirmed as a correct record, subject to the above amendment.

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 20240579 62 Evington Valley Road item would be brought forward as the first item on the agenda.

20240227 - 115 Evington Valley Road, Dunlop Business Centre

Ward: Spinney Hills

Proposal: Change of use of part of industrial building (Class B2) to clothing retail shop (Class E) (Amended 03/05/2024)

Applicant: Mr Patel

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Councillor Batool 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, subject to the Planning Officer’s conditions. This was seconded by Councillor Mohammed, 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 parking/service area shall be marked out in accordance with the Proposed Plan drawing no PL77 A201 Rev B before the occupation of any part of the development and shall be retained and kept available for that use thereafter. (To ensure that parking/servicing 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.)

3.         The use shall not be carried on outside the hours of 10:00 - 20:00 daily. (In the interests of the amenities of nearby occupiers, and in accordance with policy PS11 of the City of Leicester Local Plan.)

4.         Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, as amended, or any order amending or revoking and replacing that Order with or without modification, the premises shall not be used for any other use than a clothing retail shop unless agreed in advance in writing by the Local Planning Authority. (To enable consideration of the amenity, parking and highway safety impacts of alternative Class E uses, in accordance with Policies CS03 and CS15 of the Leicester Core Strategy (2014) and saved Policies PS10 and PS11 of the Local Plan (2006).)

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

            Proposed Plan, Drawing no PL77-A200, Rev B, received 07/05/2024

            Proposed Plan, Drawing no PL77-A201, Rev B, received 07/05/2024

            (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 2023 is considered to be a positive outcome of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

20240594 - London Road, Leicester Railway Station, Midland Main Line

Ward: Castle

Proposal: Redevelopment of Leicester Railway Station to include new entrance to ticket hall; pedestrian ramp; erection of a canopy, pedestrianisation and regrading of Station Street to create public realm; relocation of Grade II listed gate piers; relocation of Thomas Cook statue; replacement cycle storage; soft and hard landscaping, lighting and CCTV; relocation of taxi rank, pick up/drop off point, reduced mobility parking bays; refurbishment works to porte cochere; provision of heating and cooling units; services and boundary treatment and other associated works.

Applicant: Leicester City Council

The Planning Officer presented the report and noted the addendum report.

Councillor Kitterick addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition 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 Joel 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.  

            Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.    

2.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in full accordance with the following drawings and documents.  

            Location Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-081000 P04;05/04/24 

            Site Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-081001 P04; 05/04/24

            Telecoms CCTV GA Layout 177016-ARC-ZZ-00-DRG-ETL-011000;05/04/24

            Ticket Hall Bay Studies, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209006 P02; 05/04/24

            External Lighting Layout, 1034002-CDL-ZZ-ZZ-DR-Z-9011 05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 1, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209001 P04 05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 2, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209002 P04 05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 3, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209003 P04 05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 4, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209004 P04 05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 5, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209005 P04 05/04/24 

            Porte Cochere – Curtain Walling sheet 1 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-273011 P01 05/08/24

            Illustrative Landscape and Public Realm Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EEN-000102 P02 30/04/24

            Landscape Site Layout, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EEN-000100 P02 30/04/24

            Proposed Elevation SW & NW, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-201001 P07 23/04/24

            Proposed Elevations NE & SE, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-201002 P05 23/04/24

            Proposed Plan – Roof Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-RF1-DRG-EAR-2000R0 P07, 23/04/24

            Proposed Lower Ground Floor Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-000-DRG-EAR-200000 P12 23/04/24

            Proposed Plans – Ground Floor, 177016-ARC-ZZ-001-DRG-EAR-200010 A03; 29/07/24

            Porte Cochere – Curtain Walling sheet 1 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-273011 P01 05/08/24

            Porte Cochere – Curtain Walling sheet 2 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-273012 P01 05/08/24

            Tree Plan 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EEN-000110 P01 05/08/24

            Design & Access Statement 04/07/24

            Design & Access Statement Addendum 29/07/24

  Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

3.         No development shall commence until a Phasing Strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The Phasing Strategy shall comprise a) a written scheme setting out the phases of construction, b) a plan identifying the phasing areas, and c) a timetable for construction and timescales for the implementation of the planning conditions set out in this Decision Notice.  The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

20240595 - London Road, Leicester Railway Station, Midland Main Line

Ward: Castle

Proposal: Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building and relocation of Grade II listed gate piers.

Applicant: Leicester City Council

The Planning Officer presented the report.

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 Joel 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.

            Reason: To comply with Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.  

2.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in full accordance with the following drawings.  

            Location Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-081000 P04;05/04/24 

            Site Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-081001 P04; 05/04/24

            Telecoms CCTV GA Layout 177016-ARC-ZZ-00-DRG-ETL-011000;05/04/24

            Ticket Hall Bay Studies, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209006 P02; 05/04/24

            External Lighting Layout, 1034002-CDL-ZZ-ZZ-DR-Z-9011 05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 1, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209001 P04 05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 2, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209002 P04 05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 3, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209003 P04 05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 4, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209004 P04  05/04/24

            Porte Cochere – Bay Studies – Sheet 5, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-209005 P04 05/04/24 

            Porte Cochere – Curtain Walling sheet 1 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-273011 P01 05/08/24

            Illustrative Landscape and Public Realm Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EEN-000102 P02 30/04/24

            Landscape Site Layout, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EEN-000100 P02 30/04/24

            Proposed Elevation SW & NW, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-201001 P07 23/04/24

            Proposed Elevations NE & SE, 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-201002 P05 23/04/24

            Proposed Plan – Roof Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-RF1-DRG-EAR-2000R0 P07, 23/04/24

            Proposed Lower Ground Floor Plan, 177016-ARC-ZZ-000-DRG-EAR-200000 P12 23/04/24

            Proposed Plans – Ground Floor, 177016-ARC-ZZ-001-DRG-EAR-200010 A03; 29/07/24

            Porte Cochere – Curtain Walling sheet 1 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-273011 P01 05/08/24

            Porte Cochere – Curtain Walling sheet 2 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EAR-273012 P01 05/08/24

            Tree Plan 177016-ARC-ZZ-ZZZ-DRG-EEN-000110 P01 05/08/24

            Design & Access Statement 13/05/24

            Design & Access Statement Addendum 29/07/24

            Reason: For the avoidance of doubt

3.         No development shall commence until a Phasing Strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The Phasing Strategy shall comprise a) a written scheme setting out the phases of construction, b) a plan identifying the phasing areas, and c) a timetable for construction and timescales for the implementation of the planning conditions set out in this Decision Notice.  The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved Phasing Strategy (unless superseded by a subsequent strategy approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority).  

            The specific matters controlled by planning conditions that require inclusion within the Phasing Strategy are: archaeology, entrance canopies, materials, gate piers, Porte Cochere details, and curtain wall details. 

            Reason: In order to secure the satisfactory development of the application site in accordance with Policies CS01 and 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.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

20240548 - 42 Barnes Close

Ward: Troon

Proposal: Construction of single storey extension at side and rear of house (Class C3) (amended plans)

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Ruparel

The Planning Officer presented the report.

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 Kennedy-Lount 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 new walls and roof shall be constructed in materials to match those existing. (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:

           A201 Proposed First Floor & Roof Plan

           A202 Proposed Elevations

           A203 Amenity Space

           A204 Block Plan

           received on 09/09/2024

           A200 Proposed Ground Floor Plan Rev B

           received on 12/09/2024

           (For the avoidance of doubt).

  NOTES FOR APPLICANT

1.         There are statutory exemptions and transitional arrangements which mean that the biodiversity gain condition does not always apply.

            Based on the information available this permission is considered to be one which will not require the approval of a biodiversity gain plan before development is begun because the following statutory exemption/transitional arrangement is considered to apply:

            Development which is subject of a householder application within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015. A "householder application" means an application for planning permission for development for an existing dwellinghouse, or development within the curtilage of such a dwellinghouse for any purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse which is not an application for change of use or an application to change the number of dwellings in a building.

2.         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 2023 is considered to be a positive outcome of these discussions.

There being no other urgent business, the meeting closed at 19:41pm.