Agenda item

20222152 - 23 Sidney Road, Land adjacent to

Ward: Knighton

Proposal: Demolition of existing extension and garage; construction of single and two storey dwelling (1x3 bed) (Class C3) (AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED 26/01/2023 & 30/01/2023)

Applicant: Ms D Rayarel

RESOLVED:

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Mark Kell, the agent and Deepa Rayarel, the applicant, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

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

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

              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 development shall be finished in materials as denoted on the approved elevations drawing. Where brick is to be used, the bricks shall match as closely as possible those of the original dwelling at 23 Sidney Road and the brick bond and string course details shall match that of the front elevation of the original dwelling at 23 Sidney Road. Where render is to be used, the finished texture of the render shall match as closely as possible that of the front of the original dwelling at 23 Sidney Road. The roof shall be finished in slate to match as closely as possible that of the existing dwelling at 23 Sidney Road. These materials and finishes shall be retained as such. (To ensure that the development is finished to a high quality and is appropriately assimilated to the existing terrace at 19-23 (odds) Sidney Road, in accordance with Policy CS03 of the Leicester Core Strategy (2014) and saved Policy PS10 of the City of Leicester Local Plan (2006) and paragraphs 130 (b) & (c) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021)).

3.           The first floor flank window to bedroom 3 shall be fitted with obscure glass (to Pilkington Level 4 or equivalent) and shall be fixed closed below a height of 1.7 metres above internal finished floor level, and shall thereafter be retained as such. (To ensure that the development responds positively to its surroundings and does not unacceptably affect the privacy of the occupiers of 27 Sidney Road, in accordance with Policy CS03 of the Leicester Core Strategy (2014) and saved Policy PS10 of the City of Leicester Local Plan (2006) and paragraph 130 (f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021)).

4.           The dwelling and its associated parking and approach shall be constructed in accordance with 'Category 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings M4 (2) Optional Requirement. On completion of the scheme and prior to the occupation of the dwelling a completion certificate signed by the relevant inspecting Building Control Body shall be submitted to the City Council as local planning authority certifying compliance with the above standard. (To ensure the dwelling is adaptable enough to match lifetime's changing needs in accordance with Policy CS06 of the Leicester Core Strategy (2014)).

5.           The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until at least one parking space on the site has been fitted with useable electric vehicle charging facilities. The charging facilities so fitted shall thereafter be retained and kept available for the charging of electric vehicles. (To promote more sustainable modes of transport in accordance with Policy CS14 of the Leicester Core Strategy (2014) and paragraph 112 (e) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021)).

6.           The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the garage and driveway space in front of the garage have been provided and are available for vehicle parking. The garage and driveway space in front of the garage shall thereafter be retained and kept available for vehicle parking. (To ensure that an appropriate level of useable parking space is available on the site to serve the development, in accordance with saved Policy AM12 of the City of Leicester Local Plan (2006)).

7.           The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the front of the garage has been fitted with a rollershutter or sliding type of garage door(s), installed in accordance with details that shall first have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The garage door(s) shall thereafter be retained as such. (To ensure that the development is provided with car parking of the highest design quality and that an appropriate level of useable parking space is available on the site to serve the development, in accordance with Policy CS15 of the Leicester Core Strategy (2014) and saved Policy AM12 of the City of Leicester Local Plan (2006)).

8.           The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until secure and weather-protected cycle parking has been provided on the site in accordance with details that shall first have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The cycle parking so provided shall thereafter be retained. (To ensure that the development is provided with high quality cycle parking, in accordance with Policy CS15 of the Leicester Core Strategy (2014) and saved Policy AM02 of the City of Leicester Local Plan (2006)).

9.           The development hereby approved shall not commence until a detailed landscape and ecological management plan, showing the treatment and maintenance of all parts of the site which will remain unbuilt upon, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. This plan shall include details of: (i) the position and spread of all existing trees, shrubs and hedges to be retained or removed; (ii) new tree and shrub planting, including plant type, size, quantities and locations; (iii) means of planting, staking, and tying of trees, including tree guards; (iv) other surface treatments; (v) fencing and boundary treatments; (vi) any changes in levels; (vii) the position and depth of service and/or drainage runs (which may affect tree roots), (viii) a detailed plan of the biodiversity enhancements on the site including a management scheme to protect habitat during site preparation and post-construction; (ix) details of planting design; (x) details of the make and type of [2]x bird boxes/tiles/bricks and [2] x bat boxes/tiles/bricks to be erected on buildings and [1] hedgehog boxes. The plan shall also contain details on the after-care and maintenance of all soft landscaped areas. The details so approved shall be carried out within one year of completion of the development. For a period of not less than five years from the date of planting, the applicant or owners of the land shall maintain all planted material. This material shall be replaced if it dies, is removed or becomes seriously diseased. The replacement planting shall be completed in the next planting season in accordance with the approved details. (To ensure a high quality development in terms of landscaping and in the interests of biodiversity enhancement, in accordance with Policies CS03 & CS17 of the Leicester Core Strategy (2014) and saved Policy UD06 of the City of Leicester Local Plan (2006) and paragraph 174 (d) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021)).

10.         Development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: A00176 001C (Location and Block Plans) - rec'd 07/11/2022; A00176 012J (Proposed Ground Floor) and A00176 013F (Proposed First Floor and Roof Space) - both rec'd 26/01/2023; and A00176 020E (Proposed Section) and A00176 014J (Proposed Elevations) - both rec'd 30/01/2023. (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.           Leicester Street Design Guide (First Edition) has now replaced the 6Cs Design Guide (v2017) for street design and new development in Leicester. It provides design guidance on a wide range of highway related matters including access, parking, cycle storage. It also applies to Highways Act S38/278 applications and technical approval for the Leicester City highway authority area. The guide can be found at:

              https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council/city-mayor-peter-soulsby/key-strategy-documents/