Agenda item

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

A)   223 EVINGTON LANE

Planning Application 20171381

Construction of single and two storey side extension; single storey and three storey rear extension; alterations and addition of third storey to part of existing house (class C3)

 

The Panel were concerned that the house would look overly dominant in relation to its plot, both in terms of height and width. The design was considered to be too flat and boxy. They did not object to the principle of demolishing the existing property and concluded it was of modest interest. They were also comfortable with a modern style for the new property, but were concerned the extent of render was oppressive and lighter touch would be more modern looking. As such they recommended more of the front elevation was given over to glazing. They also favoured more set-backs.

 

SEEK AMENDMENTS  

 

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B)   221-223 BELGRAVE GATE

Planning Application 20170823

Four storey extension to roof of two storey mixed use building (retail unit and 8 x 1bed flats (class C3)) to create twenty flats (20 x 1bed and 13 x studio)

 

The panel did not feel the proposed development would preserve or enhance the setting of nearby heritage assets. The panel did not object to the principle of additional development on the site. Concerns were though raised over the proposed building height and the appropriateness of the materials. The design was not considered to be of a high quality and the lack of images showing the streetscene was considered as a point that made assessment more difficult.

The panel were not convinced the proposed front elevation would sit well alongside the adjacent attached property and considered that the colour palette did not unify the design well. The high parapet wall was considered to create an uncomfortable appearance. The panel suggested the design be fully reconsidered.  

 

 

OBJECTIONS

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C) 122-132 BELGRAVE GATE AND 1 GARDEN STREET

Planning Application 20171396

Demolition of existing buildings; one, four and seven storey block with three retails units (class A1), one warehouse (class B8) and one office (class B1) or general industrial (class B2) unit on the the ground floor and twenty flats on upper floors (4 x studios, 8 x 1bed, 6 x 2bed, 2 x 4bed) (class C3)

 

The panel were supportive of the principle of some development on the site and there were a variety of views as to whether the existing properties should be retained. The panel broadly agreed that the buildings were of historic interest, rather than having strong visual interest and that their current condition was heavily compromised.

 

The panel considered that the proposed massing worked but there was lack of relationship between the architectural detailing of the new development and its context. The panel also thought a more comprehensive scheme, featuring the whole block would be beneficial. More articulation on the side elevations was proposed and greater variety and depth in the fenestration more generally. Concern was raised over the lack of cohesiveness between the shopfronts and the upper storeys, while the appearance was considered to be disappointingly bland. 

 

SEEK AMENDMENTS

 

D) 19 & 21 LANCASTER PLACE

Listed Building Consent 20171425 & 20171427

Internal and external alterations to grade II listed building 

 

The panel strongly objected to the proposed development, which they considered to be harmful to the setting of the group of listed buildings. The cohesiveness of the various houses and their relationship to the fire station were considered to be an important aspect in their heritage significance and the loss of garden space was considered harmful to the established layout.   

 

OBJECTIONS

 

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The panel had no objections/observations on the following applications (with the exception of item ‘U’):

 

 

E) 208 KNIGHTON ROAD

Planning Application 20171338

Resurfacing of drive and forecourt; installation of CCTV camera to office (class B1)

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F) 24 SPRINGFIELD ROAD

Planning Application 20171241

Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension at rear of house (class C3)

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G) JUBILEE SQUARE

Planning Application 20171606

 

H) EAST AVENUE, ST JOHN THE BAPTIST C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL

Planning Application 20170526

 

I) 229 AYLESTONE ROAD

Planning Applications 20171512 & 20171513

 

J) 289 LONDON ROAD

Planning Application 20171454

 

 

K) 274-276 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD

Planning Application 20171481

 

 

L) LEICESTER GENERAL MARKET, MARKET PLACE

Planning Application 20171679

 

 

M) 38 KNIGHTON ROAD

Planning Application 20171519

 

 

N) 12A LANDSCAPE DRIVE

Planning Application 20171439

 

O) 107 GRANBY STREET, LAST PLANTAGENET

Planning Application 20171448

 

P) 2B FRANCIS STREET

Planning Application 20171543

 

Q) ST MARGARETS WAY, CITYGATE HOUSE

Planning Application 20171538

 

 

R) 11 UPPER KING STREET

Listed Building Consent 20171595

 

 

S) GRANVILLE ROAD, DE MONTFORT HALL

Planning Application 20171737

 

 

T) 156-160 ST NICHOLAS CIRCLE, JEWRY WALL MUSEUM

Planning Application 20170857

 

 

U) 7 STANLEY ROAD, EASTFIELD HALL *N.b. This will go the next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Panel

Planning Application 20171650

 

V) 55-59 HUMBERSTONE GATE

Planning Application 20171626

Installation of new windows to first and second floor of front of shop (class A1)

 

W) 41 GUILDHALL LANE,MANSION HOUSE

Planning Application 20171637

Replacement windows to office (B1(a))

 

X) LONDON ROAD, OUTSIDE LEICESTER RAILWAY STATION

Planning Application 20171640

Internal alterations to grade ii listed telephone kiosk

 

Y) 3 WESTHILL ROAD

Planning Application 20171557

Residential development for one dwelling (class C3) (outline application including access, layout and scale all other matters reserved)

 

Z) 122-124 GRANBY STREET

Planning Application 20171670

Change of use of part of ground floor from shop (class A1) to hot food takeaway (class A5), installation of ventilation flue at rear

 

A1) 16 NEWMARKET STREET

Planning Application 20171668

Construction of dormer extension at rear and installation of rooflights at front of house (class C3)

 

A2) CORPORATION ROAD, ABBEY PUMPING STATION MUSEUM

Planning Application 20171594

Demolition of outbuilding and removal of oil storage tanks and screen fencing within curtilage of grade II listed building

 

A3) RATCLIFFE ROAD, MARY GEE HOUSES

Planning Application 20171735

Demolition of building to rear; external alterations to student accommodation (sui generis)

 

A4) 2-4 HUMBERSTONE GATE & 1-3 HAYMARKET

Planning Application 20171688 & 20171687

Installation of ten internally illuminated fascia signs; four internally illuminated logo signs, six internally illuminated window signs and four internally illuminated atm signs (class A2) & installation of shopfront and atm; external alterations (class A2)

 

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Next Meeting – Wednesday 11^th October 2017, G.03 Meeting Room 3, City Hall

 

 

Meeting Ended – 18:45