Agenda item

The Director, Planning, Transportation and Economic Development submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel.

 

A) CASTLE VIEW, THE CASTLE

Listed Building Consent 20152377, Planning Application 20152376

Change of use, internal & external alterations

 

The panel supported the change of use of the building and the associated alterations, as the proposal is a careful & cautious plan that allows the listed building to be brought back into an active use.

 

Concerns were raised over the loss of some 19^th century features added as part of the conversion of the building to a civil & crown court (installed between 1820 – 1890), notably the secondary staircase, entrance screen & barrister benches. The panel did however appreciate the justification for their removal, allowing for improved access to all floors. It was noted that the platform lift will be installed in the least invasive option available.

 

No Objections

 

B) 65-75 PRINCESS ROAD EAST

Planning Application 20152134

Development of 97 self-contained student flats

 

The principle of developing the site was supported by the panel, as they agreed that the site detracts from the appearance of De Montfort Square.

 

They did however raise objections to the proposal in its current form, feeling that a set-back building was not the correct approach; they would prefer to see a continuation of the building line along Princess Road East, with the development being 3-storey in height. A larger rear wing could then be built along the rear boundary, facing the railway line.

 

Objections

 

C) 140-142 NEW WALK

Planning Application 20152256

Student flats, rear extension

 

The panel accepted the change of use to residential and support the works to the front of the building, as the changes to the 3-storey link, improving the design of the windows will have a positive impact upon the appearance of the buildings. The chimneystack should however be kept.

 

They did however raise objections to the design of the 4-storey rear extension, as it is of a poor design, failing to preserve the character and appearance of the area. Although it was acknowledged that the precedence of a large rear extension has already been accepted due to the adjacent site, 136-138 New Walk, it was felt that the design of the extension needs to better reflect the secondary nature of the elevation; it should not be designed to appear as a second frontage.

 

Objections

 

D) LETCHWORTH ROAD, ST ANNE’S CHURCH HALL

Planning Application 20152277

Refurbishment of Church Hall

 

The refurbishment of the church hall was supported by the panel, as the works will cause no harm to the setting of the grade II listed church.

 

They did however wish for it to be noted that the loss of the tin tabernacle is regrettable, but understandable. It was also felt that this was a missed opportunity, as the front & rear ranges of the church hall to be retained are of a poor appearance; failing to contribute to the setting of the grade II listed church. It would have been better for a complete redevelopment.

 

No Objections

 

E) 223 LONDON ROAD

Advertisement Consent 20152301 Listed Building Consent 20152300

Signs

 

The panel accepted the retention of the signage as it would preserve the setting of the listed building. The totem signs and fixed porch sign were considered well-proportioned, whilst the freestanding ‘Dog Bone’ was considered fun. They did however note that the ‘Dog Bone’ should not be a permanent fixture – they asked if the Council could only give temporary permission.

 

No Objections

 

Late Item) 223 LONDON ROAD

Variation of Condition 20152299 Planning Permission 20152302

Retention of detached building for further 3 years, 3-storey office building

 

Late Item) 15 Elms Road

Planning Application 20152378

Retrospective application for two & single storey extension to rear

 

The panel raised objections to the retrospective application, as despite the minor changes proposed to the extension, it still fails to preserve the setting of the grade II* listed Inglewood, as the extension is still of a poor design, with concerns over the proportions of the extension, the quality of materials & the window proportions.

 

It was commented that this subsequent application was purely cosmetic and that if this application had been submitted initially, it would not have gained support of the panel. The panel stated that just because the rear extension is only visible from one main view does not justify the poor design proposed and that the development as built harms the amenity of the conservation area.

 

They did agree that the removal of the rooflights is a positive step, but questioned why one was still being retained. All rooflights should be omitted.

 

Objections

 

The panel had no objections/observations on the following applications:

 

F) 1 ST JOHNS ROAD

Planning Application 20152360

Demolition of garage & greenhouse, new car park

 

This application is for demolition of a garage & greenhouse to the rear of the dental surgery to create additional car parking space.

 

The proposal is within the Stoneygate Conservation Area.

 

G) CHURCH ROAD, BRINSMEAD ROAD, KNIGHTON

Advertisement Consent 20152370

Free standing interpretation boards

 

This application is for three freestanding historical interpretation boards telling the storey of Knighton’s key buildings.

 

The proposal is within the Knighton Village Conservation area.

 

H) MAIN STREET, HUMBERSTONE

Advertisement Consent 20152319

Free standing interpretation boards

 

This application is for two freestanding interpretation boards telling the storey of Humberstone’s key buildings.

 

The proposal is within the Old Humberstone Conservation area.

 

I) OUTSIDE OF NOS. 8 & 31 MAIN STREET AND ST DENYS CHURCH, EVINGTON

Advertisement Consent 20152318

Free standing interpretation boards

 

This application is for three freestanding interpretation boards telling the storey of Evington’s key buildings.

 

The proposal is within the Evington Village Conservation area.

 

J) 201 KNIGHTON ROAD, THE CRADOCK PH

Planning Application 20152184

Extension to side, external alterations

 

This application is for external alterations including a single storey extension to the side of the building.

 

The proposal is within the Knighton Village Conservation area.

 

K) 43 LIVINGSTONE STREET

Planning Application 20152312

Change of use from garage to flat

 

This application is for change of use of the garage to the rear of 44 Fosse Road South to a dwelling.

 

 

L) 317 NARBOROUGH ROAD

Planning Application 20152273

Demolition of garage, two storey extension

 

This application is for the demolition of the side garage and construction of a two storey side extension.

 

The building is on the Local List.

 

M) 5 KNIGHTON ROAD

Planning Application 20152190

Extensions, alterations to roof

 

This application is for a single storey and dormer extension to rear and alterations to the roof of the house.

 

The building is within the Stoneygate Conservation Area.

 

N) 7,14, 30, 34, 37-43 , 45-49, 38-42 WEST STREET

Planning Applications 20151981, 20152328, 20152329, 20152331, 20152330, 20152332, 20152333

Replacement of top hung timber windows with double glazed timber working sashes.

 

These applications are for the replacement of the timber top hung single glazed windows at the front of the properties with new timber double glazed working sashes.

 

The buildings are within the New Walk Conservation Area and protected by the Holy Trinity Article 4 Direction.

 

O) 173 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD

Advertisement Consent 20152051

One non illuminated sign

 

This application is for one non illuminated sign to the side of the warehouse.

 

 

P) 53 LONDON ROAD

Planning Application 20152247

Alterations to shopfront

 

This application is for minor external alterations to the shopfront.

 

The building is within the South Highfields Conservation Area.

 

Q) LONDON ROAD, 7^TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Planning Application 20152399 & Listed Building Consent 20152400

Repairs, external alterations

 

This application is for repairs and minor external alterations to allow for future maintenance of the church roof. The proposal includes four roof lights hidden within the roof valleys not visible from the street scene and the replacement of the existing plastic guttering with traditional pattern cast aluminium to resemble the original cast iron.

 

The building is Grade II listed and within the South Highfields Conservation Area.

 

R) 1 GRANVILLE ROAD

Advertisement Consent 20152284

 

S) 24 EVINGTON FOOTPATH, REAR 23-25 EVINGTON ROAD

Planning Application 20152286

Conversion of coach house

 

This application is for conversion of the coach house to a single dwelling. The proposal involves a single storey extension to the rear.

 

The building is within the Evington Footpath Conservation area.

 

Next Meeting – Wednesday 24th February, G.02 Meeting Room 2, City Hall

 

Meeting Ended – 19:20