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The Director, Planning, Development and Transportation submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel.
Minutes:
A) BATH LANE, FORMER MERLIN WORKS
Planning application 20162521
Construction of part 5 - 16-storey blocks
The panel were broadly comfortable with the scale and massing of the proposed development, but felt much of the detailing was repetitive and lacked distinction or local context. The scale and appearance of the two storey car park was raised as a cause for concern, while the lack of active frontage, such as a café, onto the waterfront was seen as a missed opportunity.
The main area of concern was with the scale of the northernmost block and associated car parking podium, feeling that it sat uncomfortably close to the listed buildings in the Friars’ Mill Complex leading to an overshadowing and overbearing impact to the detriment of their setting.
They felt that the harm could be mitigated most simply by removing the block adjacent to Friars Mill to allow more breathing space for the former mill complex and to allow greater permeability through to the river.
SEEK AMENDMENTS
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B) ALL SAINTS ROAD/ BATH LANE, JARVIS STREET AND RUDING STREET
Planning Applications 20170634
Construction of part 5 - 11-storey blocks
The panel regretted the loss of the housing, which had been part of the previously approved scheme on this site and was felt to be more respectful of the setting of the adjacent listed buildings in the Friars’ Mill complex.
The panel felt however, that the current proposal would not harm the setting of the adjacent listed buildings and was of an appropriate scale.
Concerns were raised about the impact of the landscaping immediately adjacent to the former generator house on Jarvis Street as it felt harsh and lacking in detailing or historic reference.
They also felt that the blocks, which are closest to the Friars’ Mill complex, should contain materials which contrast with the red brick of the mills to allow these elements to read as more distinct buildings.
SEEK AMENDMENTS
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C) 1 ABBEY GATE
Planning Application 20162301
Demolition, construction of 4-storey block
The Panel raised objections to the demolition of the existing building which they felt had historic and aesthetic interest, but acknowledged that this was partly undermined by the level of insensitive alterations to the façade.
The panel did feel however that the site would be capable to accommodating a taller structure should it be redeveloped, but that the proposal was austere and blocky and did not respond to local context and would undermine the setting of the various heritage assets nearby.
OBJECTION
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D) HINCKLEY ROAD, THE DEPOT, WESTERN PARK
Planning Application 20170354 & 20170417
Change of use, internal alterations, single storey extension to rear
The panel supported the change of use of the properties to houses and the minor alterations to accommodate this.
They felt that the contemporary extension was of a suitable size and form but felt it would work better if it was made of a lighter material to contrast with the brickwork of the main building to allow it to better read as a modern extension.
NO OBJECTIONS
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E) FROG ISLAND, Frisby Jarvis
Planning Application 201790538P (Pre-app)
Change of use, internal alterations, five storey extension to rear
The panel welcomed the proposed refurbishment of the surviving office building but felt, given the potential development land available on this site, it was not unreasonable to expect a full restoration of this building to its condition before the most recent fire.
Of the two presented options, number 1 was preferred as it saw the restoration of the original roof profile which was felt to be of significance – they further did not feel a restored roof should contain rooflights.
Overall, they were not convinced that this site should be considered separate from the wider site or that justification had been provided for the need for there to be a taller element so close to the existing listed building. They suggested a lower new build over a larger footprint would be less harmful to the setting of the listed building.
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The panel had no objections/observations on the following applications:
F) 495 WELFORD ROAD, MILLGATE LODGE
Planning Application 20170451
Siting of steel cabin on land adjacent to 49 heather road for use as premises office and store of school (class D1)
G) 53 UPPER TICHBORNE STREET
Planning Application 20170529
Retrospective application for change of use from meeting rooms and offices ancillary to church (class D1) to mixed use as meeting rooms
H) 3 EAST GATES
Advertisement Consent 20170528
One internally illuminated atm sign at front of financial and professional services (class A2)
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I) 11 STONEYGATE AVENUE
Planning Application 20170541
Construction of single storey side/rear extension to house (class C3)
J) 19 ST JOHNS ROAD, GROUND FLOOR FLAT
Planning Application 20170476
Change of use of part of ground floor (bedsit class c3) to medical consultation clinic (class d1)
K) 280 EAST PARK ROAD
Planning Application 20170536
Change of use of single dwelling to 5 one bedroom self-contained flats (class C3)
L) 30-32 GRANBY STREET, 1ST-4TH FLOORS
Listed Building Consent 20170385
Change of use of 1st to 4th floors from nightclub & residential accommodation (mixed use) to 28 apartments (14x studio; 12x 1 bed; 2x 2bed) (class c3)
M) 9 ABINGDON ROAD
Planning Application 20170560
Alterations to house (class C3) comprising installation of rooflight at front and replacement of oriel window at rear
N) 10 FRIAR LANE AND 1 BERRIDGE STREET
Planning Application 20170466
Retrospective application for installation of extraction flue to rear of restaurant (class A3)
O) 191-191B LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD
Planning Application 20170511
Demolition of existing building; two storey building to accommodate four self-contained flats (4x1 bed) (class C3)
P) 14 FRIAR LANE
Advertisement Consent 20170236
One non-illuminated facia sign to office building(class A2)______________________________________________________________
Q) 2-4 COLTON STREET
Planning Application 20170374
Change of use of ground, first, second and third floors from training centre (class D1) to provide 31 no. units of student accommodation (sui generis), external alterations______________________________________________________________
R) HUMBERSTONE GATE, OUTSIDE 51
Planning Application 20170583
Installation of one internally illuminated advertisement to phone box______________________________________________________________
S) 50 NEW WALK
Planning Application 20170572
Installation of fence and gate at front elevation (class D1)______________________________________________________________
AOB:
A request was made for the dates of future meetings to be made available; a timetable of meetings for the coming year can be found below.
Next Meeting – Wednesday 10th May 2017, G.03Meeting Room 3, City Hall
Meeting Ended – 18:45
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