The Director, Planning, Transportation and Economic Development submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel.
Minutes:
A) 15 HORSEFAIR STREET
Planning Application 20181413
DEMOLITION OF THREE STOREY SHOP AND OFFICE BUILDING (CLASS A1 AND CLASS B1); ALTERATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION OF WALL ADJACENT TO 11 HORSEFAIR STREET; AND PROVISION OF NEW HARDSURFACE AND STRIP LIGHTING TO FORM A NEW PEDESTRIAN LINK BETWEEN MARKET SQUARE AND TOWN HALL SQUARE
The panel support the proposal, as the demolition of the existing 1970’s building would be an enhancement on the area, improving the link between Town Hall Square and the Market Place.
It was noted that the existing building had a negative impact on the conservation area and that this proposal would be less intimidating to pedestrians using the route, having an indirect positive impact upon the historic environment.
It was commented that the surface treatment to the new route was important, citing the example of the nearby Jetty.
NO OBJECTIONS
B) 28 SOUTHERNHAY ROAD
Planning Application 20181416
DEMOLITION OF HOUSE (1x 4BED) CONSTRUCTION OF ONE TWO STOREY HOUSE (1X 5BED) (CLASS C3)
Objections were raised to the principle of the demolition, as the works would result in the loss of an original 1930s dwellinghouse, which individually isn’t the best example of this architectural style, but collectively adds to character and appearance of Southernhay Road.
It was noted by the panel that later additions and the replacement of the windows with Upvc have reduced the architectural qualities of the building, but that it still retains a number of architectural details that complement the wider streetscene.
It was also felt by the panel that the applicant has provided no clear and convincing justification as to why the property cannot be restored and that demolition and rebuild is the proposed option.
Notwithstanding the panel’s objections to the principle of demolition, it was felt that a pastiche design was the wrong approach and that any new house should be of a contemporary design, clearly distinctive from the existing building stock.
OBJECTIONS
C) 35 RUTLAND STREET
Planning Application 20171913
CHANGE OF USE OF BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOORS FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (CLASS B1(c)) TO RETAIL (CLASS A1), FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (CLASS A2), CAFE/RESTAURANT (CLASS A3), OFFICES (CLASS B1(a)), NON-RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS (CLASS D1) AND ASSEMBLY AND LEISURE (CLASS D2); CHANGE OF USE OF UPPER FLOORS FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (CLASS B1(c)) TO OFFICES (CLASS B1(a)), NON-RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS (CLASS D1) AND ASSEMBLY AND LEISURE (CLASS D2); TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO ROOF; ALTERATIONS
The panel agreed that the revised scheme is an improvement on the original plans, as it better respected the appearance of the original building and the setting of the adjacent designated heritage assets.
They were however unconvinced by the proposed materials of the single-storey roof-top extension. It was felt that the materials of the extension needed to be either a completely contrasting material (i.e. cladding), or matching brickwork (to the original building). It was felt that the linear bricks option proposed was the middle ground and did not work.
The panel also agreed that the glazed parapet should be replaced with an undulating parapet, similar to the existing.
With regard to the proposal to increase the height of the original building by an additional storey, the panel supported this approach in principle, but were concerned over the junction between old and new, and how this detailing would be important to the success of the project. In order to control this, it was recommended that a condition for brickwork is added and that a 1:20 scale drawing (or similar) is provided showing how the brick piers are to be extended.
SEEK AMENDMENTS
The following applications were reported for Members' information but no additional comments were made.
D) 27 FRIAR LANE
Planning Application/ Listed Building Consent 20180989 & 20180990
CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES (B1(a)) TO TWO HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION (HMO) (2X8BED) (SUI GENERIS); EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS & INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
E) 58 STONEYGATE ROAD
Planning Application 20180611
CHANGE OF USE FROM SCHOOL (CLASS D1) TO HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION (35 BEDROOMS) (SUI GENERIS); NEW GATES TO CAR PARK; ALTERATIONS TO CAR PARK LAYOUT; CONSTRUCTION OF RAMPS, STEPS AND RETAINING WALLS; REPLACEMENT OF GARAGE DOORS WITH ROLLERSHUTTERS
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F) 118-120 REGENT ROAD
Planning Application 20181269
RETROSPECTIVE APPLCIATION FOR REPLACEMENT TIMBER WINDOWS TO STUDENT ACCOMODATION (SUI GENERIS)
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G) 84-86 GRANBY STREET
Planning Application (variation) 20180198
INSTALLATION OF SHOPFRONT; SEVEN WALL LIGHTS AT FRONT OF FIRST FLOOR LEVEL; VENTILATION DUCTS AT ROOF LEVEL; ALTERATIONS TO RESTAURANT (CLASS A3)
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H) 7 CASTLE VIEW
Planning Application/ Listed Building Consent 20181389 & 20181390
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING (CLASS D1)
I) 6 CASTLE VIEW
Planning Application/ Listed Building Consent 20181391 & 20181392
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING (CLASS D1)
J) 10 HORSEFAIR STREET & 11 EVERY STREET
Planning Application/ Listed Building Consent 20180935 & 20180937
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
K) CAR PARK REAR OF, 1-7 GREY FRIARS
Planning Application/ Listed Building Consent 20181088 & 20181089
EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
L) 12-16 DE MONTFORT STREET
Planning Application 20180552
CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES (CLASS B1) TO STUDENT FLATS; PART DEMOLITION; CONSTRUCTION OF 3 STOREY REAR EXTENSION. TO PROVIDE 30 X 1 BED STUDENT STUDIO FLATS. (SUI GENERIS)
M) 18 SCOTT STREET, MILLGATE SCHOOL
Planning Application 20180019
INSTALLATION OF CANOPY TO FRONT OF SCHOOL (CLASS D1); ALTERATIONS
N) 22 SOUTH KNIGHTON ROAD, ULVERSCROFT
Planning Application 20181226
DEMOLITION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE; CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3); ALTERATIONS TO WINDOWS
O) 114 LONDON ROAD
Planning Application 20181236
INSTALLATION OF ONE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGN; ONE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN AND ONE NON-ILLUMINATED WINDOW SIGN TO FRONT OF SHOP (CLASS A1)
P) 27A-29 FRIAR LANE
Planning Application 20181263
CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES (CLASS B1) TO TWO STUDIO FLATS (2X1BED) (CLASS C3) AND HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION (5 PERSON) (CLASS C4), ALTERATIONS
Q) 349 ABBEY LANE
Planning Application 20181322
DEMOLITION OF BUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF THREE STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO PROVIDE 10 SELF CONTAINED FLATS (3 X 2 BEDS; 6 X 1 BED; 1 X STUDIO) CLASS C3; ASSOCIATED PARKING & LANDSCAPING
R) MULTI STOREY CAR PARK, NEWARKE STREET
Planning Application 20181470
INSTALLATION OF ROLLER SHUTTER AND ALTERATIONS TO GROUND FLOOR OF YORK ROAD ELEVATION TO MULTI-STOREY CAR PARK (SUI GENERIS)
S) 96 NEW WALK
Planning Application 20180567
CHANGE OF USE FROM GROUND FLOOR CLINIC (CLASS D1) AND FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR OFFICES (CLASS B1) TO TWENTY TWO STUDENT STUDIOS (22 X 1 BED) (SUI GENERIS)
T) JUBILEE SQUARE, OPPOSITE 9 ST NICHOLAS PLACE
Planning Application 20181371
INSTALLATION OF 35 METRE HIGH TEMPORARY FERRIS WHEEL ON PUBLIC SQUARE
U) 7 HIGH STREET
Listed Building Consent 20181220
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING (CLASS A2)
V) 96 GRANBY STREET
Planning Application 20180874 & 20180873
RETROSPECTIVE APPLCATION FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW SHOPFRONT; ALTERATIONS AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT (CLASS A3)
W) SILVER STREET, SILVER ARCADE
Planning Application 20181359
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO THIRD FLOOR OF GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
X) 29 WOOD HILL
Planning Application 20181232
CHANGE OF USE FROM MANUFACTURING BUSINESS (CLASS B1) TO RESIDENTIAL FLATS (2X STUDIO, 8X 1BED, 1X 2BED) (CLASS C3); INCREASE IN ROOF HEIGHT; DORMER WINDOWS TO FRONT; ALTERATIONS
Y) 4 ST JOHNS ROAD
Planning Application 20181320
CHANGE OF USE FROM HOUSE TO FOUR APARTMENTS (3X 1BED, 1X 2BED) (CLASS C3); ALTERATIONS
Z) 454 LONDON ROAD, LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Planning Application 20181201
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY BUILDING AND DEMOLITION OF TWO TEMPORARY BUILDINGS TO SCHOOL (CLASS D1); ALTERATIONS
Z1) 8 ALEXANDRA ROAD
Planning Application 20181233
DEMOLITION OF OUTBUILDING TO REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
Z2) 16 VICTORIA PARK ROAD
Planning Application 20181330
CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE CHANNEL AND SOAKAWAY; RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION HARD SURFACE TO THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY (CLASS C3)
Z3) 2 SYKEFIELD AVENUE
Planning Application 20181287
REPLACEMENT TIMBER WINDOWS TO SIDE ELEVATION OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
Z4) JUBILEE SQUARE
Planning Application 20181424
INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY BUILDING AND PLANT FOR USE AS ICE RINK ON PUBLIC SQUARE
Z5) 58 LONDON ROAD
Planning Application 20180897
INSTALLATION OF ONE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGN AND ILLUMINATED WINDOW SIGNS TO FRONT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (CLASS A2)
Z6) FIELDING JOHNSON BUILDING, UNIVERSITY ROAD
Listed Building Consent 20181177
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
Z7) 37 CLARENCE STREET, PARK HOUSE
Planning Application 20181419
CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER EXTENSION AT FRONT OF OFFICES (CLASS B1)
Z8) 63 HIGHFIELD STREET
Planning Application 20181367
REPLACEMENT OF TIMBER SASH WINDOWS WITH UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS TO FRONT AND REAR OF BUILDING (CLASS C3)
Z9) 9 CHURCH GATE
Planning Application 20181469
CONVERSION OF GROUND FLOOR FROM PUBLIC HOUSE (CLASS A4) TO CREATE TWO RETAIL UNITS (CLASS A1); SHOPFRONTS; ALTERATIONS
Z10) 2 WESTCOTES DRIVE, JALARAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
Planning Application 20181506
CONSTRUCTION OF COVERED CAR PARKING AREA AT REAR (CLASS D1)
Z11) 41 RUTLAND STREET
Listed Building Consent 20181347
EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
Z12) 8-9 CASTLE VIEW
Listed Building Consent 20181466
EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
Z13) 57 STONEYGATE ROAD
Planning Application 20181641
INSTALLATION OF REPLACMENT WINDOWS TO FRONT OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
Z14) 194 EAST PARK ROAD
Planning Application 20181114
CHANGE OF USE OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR FROM DENTAL PRACTICE (CLASS D1) TO ONE SELF-CONTAINED FLATS (1 X 2BED) (CLASS C3); EXTERNAL STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR FLAT AT REAR
Z15) 15 DILLON WAY
Planning Application 20181498
DEMOLITION OF GARAGE; CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE AND REAR; TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
NEXT MEETING – Wednesday 12th September 2018, G.02 Meeting Room 2, City Hall
Meeting Ended – 18:20
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