The Director of Planning, Development and Transportation submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel.
Minutes:
A) 59 FRIAR LANE
Pre-App Presentation
B) East Bond Street
Pre-App Presentation
C) 4-6 POCKLINGTON’S WALK
Pre-App Presentation
D) 134-140 HIGHCROSS STREET
Planning Application 20182111
Initial comments focused on the proposed development’s relationship with the schemes recently approved elsewhere within or adjacent to the All Saints Conservation Area. All major conservation concerns focused on the proposed development relationship with the Grade I Listed Church immediately to the east of the site. A more generously set back and modulated façade was advanced as a viable option to improve the relationship between the church and the new development.
In addition, the panel asked to seek amendments in regards to the building’s transition from the ground floor upwards, and the overall height immediately opposite the Grade I Listed Church. The views in regards to the top storey, aluminium clad extensions were also framed in terms of excessive visibility as currently stands. More information in regards to the external material palette were requested to appropriately assess the actual impact of the new development on the Grade I Listed Church and the streetscape of the All Saints Conservation Area.
SEEK AMENDMENTS
E) CORNER OF CHURCH GATE & ST PETERS LANE
Planning Application 20190163
Initial comments focused on the important position of the plot in regards to the concentration of Grade II properties in close proximity to the site. The height and massing of the property were largely regarded as excessive for its locality, with special reference to the timber warehouse immediately to the north, visibility of which would be significantly affected by the development as proposed.
The mismatched design and material palette of the main elevations along Church Gate and St Peter’s Lane were criticized. The former, based on its pastiche style, was regarded as inappropriate for its locality, while the lack of active frontage along St Peter’s Lane was considered regrettable.
In all, the scheme was broadly regarded as inappropriate in regards to its surrounding, with high potential to adversely affect the streetscape of the Church Gate Conservation Area and the designated assets adjacent to the site.
OBJECTIONS
F) 96 JARROM STREET
Planning Application 20180801
The previously sought amendments relating to the excessive height of the proposed building were referred to. As a result, there were strong concerns over the development as currently proposed, raised in height despite the aforementioned objections. The Panel considered the revised development proposal to be more harmful to the setting of the designated heritage assets.
OBJECTIONS
G) 101-107 RATCLIFFE ROAD, MARY GEE HOUSES HALLS OF RESIDENCE
Planning Application 20190433
The comments focused predominantly on the overall scale and comprehensive nature of the development, presented as one continuous building line set at the centre of the available plot. This was assessed in comparison to both the precedent on site and the development present elsewhere within the Stoneygate Conservation Area. It was considered to be out of character with the suburban context and not reflective of the urban grain in the local area.
The detailed design of the proposed building was considered to be poor and lacking in contextual response. The proposed uPVC units were specifically regarded as inappropriate in regards to the designated status of the area. The location of the car park was equally highlighted as inappropriate in regards to the relative prominence of the designated locality, on a corner adjacent to the Grade II* Listed 32 Ratcliffe Road and Grade II Listed 34-38 Ratcliffe Road.
In all, the development was regarded as an overdevelopment of the plot, broadly of inappropriate scale and massing in regards to the character of the Stoneygate Conservation Area. A lower density scheme, broken up within a parkland setting and of a higher quality design was suggested as a more acceptable alternative.
OBJECTIONS
H) 7A STANLEY ROAD
Planning Application 20190270 and 20190271
The members of the panel were largely dissatisfied with the amount of information submitted as part of the application, with no specifications in regards to the actual material alterations to the historic fabric on site. The subdivisions of the interior were regarded as grossly inappropriate based on the Grade II status of the property under consideration.
OBJECTIONS
The following applications are reported for Members' information but no additional comments were made.
162 LONDON ROAD
Planning Application 20181781
CHANGE OF USE FROM DWELLING (1 X 5BED) (CLASS C3) TO 9 STUDIO FLATS (CLASS C3); ALTERATIONS
16 VICTORIA PARK ROAD
Planning Application 20182748
CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE CHANNEL AND SOAKAWAY; RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HARD SURFACE AND ALTERATION TO THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY (CLASS C3)
2 HORSEFAIR STREET
Planning Application 20182736
INSTALLATION OF ONE EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGN AND ONE NON-ILLUMINATED HANGING SIGN TO FRONT OF SHOP (CLASS A1)
186 WELFORD ROAD
Planning Application 20182790
DEMOLITION OF BUILDING FOR THE RETAIL, REPAIR & STORAGE OF ANTIQUES (SUI GENERIS); CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FOUR STOREY BLOCKS TO PROVIDE 56 STUDENT STUDIO APARTMENTS (SUI GENERIS); VEHICLE ACCESS, PARKING & LANDSCAPING
INFIRMARY SQUARE, LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY
Planning Application 20182199
THREE-STOREY EXTENSION TO THE KENSINGTON BUILDING (FACING JARROM STREET). INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING. (CLASS D1)
WARREN DRIVE, COLBY LODGE
Planning Application 20182781
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY DETATCHED HOUSE (1X 3BED) (CLASS C3); DEMOLITION OF OUTBUILDINGS; CHANGE OF USE FROM DAY NURSERY TO DWELLING (CLASS c3; CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION;
24 RUTLAND STREET, ASSURANCE HOUSE
Planning Application 20182788
CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES (CLASS B1) AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST, SECOND & THIRD FLOOR EXTENSIONS TO CREATE SPACE FOR RETAIL (CLASS A1), FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (CLASS A2), RESTAURANT (CLASS A3), PUBLIC HOUSE/BAR (CLASS A4) & OFFICES (CLASS B1) USES ON THE GROUND FLOOR, AND FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (CLASS A2) & OFFICE (CLASS B1) USES ON THE UPPER FLOORS, ALTERATIONS
5 SOUTHERNHAY ROAD
Planning Application 20182662
LOFT CONVERSION; CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER EXTENSION AT REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
5 CARISBROOKE ROAD
Planning Application 20182757
DEMOLITION OF OUTBUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE OF HOUSE; ALTERATIONS (CLASS C3)
2 ST JAMES TERRACE
Planning Application 20182756
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM THREE SELF-CONTAINED FLATS (3 X 2 BEDS) (CLASS C3) TO FIVE SELF-CONTAINED FLATS (4 X 1 BED, 1 X 2 BED) (CLASS C3)
2 LINCOLN STREET
Planning Application 20182668
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF TIMBER WINDOWS TO UPVC (CLASS C3)
236 ST SAVIOURS ROAD
Planning Application 20181500
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AND DORMER EXTENSION AT REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
18 FRIAR LANE
Planning Application 20182696
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
150 KNIGHTON ROAD, COLLEGE COURT
Planning Application 20182725
EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDINGS
120 REGENT ROAD
Planning Application 20182626
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR ALTERATION TO FRONT OF STUDENT ACCOMODATION (SUI GENERIS); INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL LIGHTING TO FRONT AND SIDES
ST MARGARET’S WAY, ST MARGARET'S CHURCH
Planning Application 20182774
ALTERATIONS TO ROOF OF CHURCH (CLASS D1)
26 MARKET PLACE
Planning Application 20182529
CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR FROM AMUSEMENT ARCADE (SUI GENERIS) TO EITHER RETAIL, FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, RESTAURANT/CAFE, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT OR HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY (CLASS A1,A2, A3, A4 OR A5); INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION FLUE TO REAR; ALTERATIONS
24-26 MARKET PLACE
Planning Application 20182527
CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF GROUND FLOOR FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) TO EITHER SHOP, RESTAURANT/CAFE, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY, BUSINESS, NON-RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION OR ASSEMBLY AND LEISURE (CLASS A1, A3, A4, A5, B1, D1 OR D2) TO FORM SEPARATE UNIT FRONTING CANK STREET; INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION FLUE TO REAR; ALTERATIONS
24-26 MARKET PLACE
Planning Application 20182528
CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF GROUND FLOOR FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) TO EITHER RETAIL, FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, RESTAURANT/CAFE, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT OR HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY (CLASS A1,A2, A3, A4 OR A5); INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION FLUE TO REAR; ALTERATIONS
24-26 MARKET PLACE
Planning Application 20182526
CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) AND OFFICE (CLASS B1(a)) TO EITHER SHOP, FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, RESTAURANT, CAFE, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT OR HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY (CLASS A1,A2, A3, A4 OR A5) TO FORM SEPARATE UNIT FRONTING CANK STREET; INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION FLUE TO REAR; ALTERATIONS
160 HINCKLEY ROAD, WYGGESTON HOSPITAL
Planning Application 20182514
CONSTRUCTION OF THREE STOREY EXTENSION TO CREATE ADMINISTRATION HUB AND 8 SELF CONTAINED FLATS (2 X 1 BED AND 6 X 2 BED). CONSTRUCTION OF SIX SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGS (6X 2BED) (CLASS C2)
16 HOTEL STREET, THE CITY ROOMS
Planning Application 20182747
EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE I LISTED BUILDING
7 HIGH STREET
20182710
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING (CLASS A2)
73A LONDON ROAD
Planning Application 20182656
CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES (CLASS A2) TO HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY (CLASS A5); CONSTRUCTION OF CHIMNEY TO SIDE
50-52 LONDON ROAD
Planning Application 20182671
INSTALLATION OF THREE NON-ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS; NINE OTHER SIGNS TO SHOP (CLASS A1)
GROBY ROAD, GLENFIELD HOSPITAL N H S TRUST
Planning Application 20182430
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY BUILDING TO HOSPITAL SITE (CLASS D1)
188 WELFORD ROAD
Planning Application 20182726
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF THREE STOREY BUILDING TO PROVIDE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (30 X EN-SUITE STUDY BEDROOMS WITH COMMUNAL AREAS) (SUI GENERIS)
10-12 GRANBY STREET
Planning Application 20182688
CHANGE OF USE FROM BETTING SHOP (SUI GENERIS) TO TWO HOT FOOD TAKE-AWAY UNITS (CLASS A5); INSTALLATION OF TWO VENTILATION FLUES AT REAR; ALTERATIONS
23 DOVER STREET, THE ANCHOR CENTRE
Planning Application 20182727
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS (FORMER ANCHOR CENTRE) AND CONSTRUCTION OF 5 STOREY EXTENSION (20M TALL) TO SIDE OF THEATRE. TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION. (SUI GENERIS)
11 ELMFIELD AVENUE
Planning Application 20182769
ALTERATIONS TO DETACHED FORMER COACH HOUSE TO FORM 3 X 1 BED ROOM FLATS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE ROOFLIGHTS / WINDOWS AND DOORS AND DORMER WINDOW. TO FORM STAFF ACCOMMODATION TO CARE HOME (CLASS C2). DEMOLITION OF GREEN HOUSE.
46B MARKET PLACE
Planning Application 20182775
CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR FROM SHOP (CLASS A1) TO HOT FOOD TAKE AWAY (CLASS A5); INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION FLUE AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO REAR; ALTERATION
12-16 DE MONTFORT STREET
Planning Application 20182564
CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICES (CLASS B1) TO STUDENT FLATS; PART DEMOLITION; CONSTRUCTION OF 3 STOREY REAR EXTENSION; TO PROVIDE 18 STUDENT STUDIO FLATS (SUI GENERIS) (SUBJECT TO S106 AGREEMENT)
2 HORSEFAIR STREET
Planning Application 20190030
EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
519 WELFORD ROAD
Planning Application 20190038
INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS TO FRONT AND SIDE OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
COLLEGE COURT, 150 KNIGHTON ROAD
Planning Application 20190073
INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL LIGHTING TO TRAINING AND CONFERENCE CENTRE, HOTEL AND FUNCTION SUITE (SUI GENERIS)
IMPERIAL AVENUE, INFANT SCHOOL
Planning Application 20190051
INSTALLATION OF 2.4M HIGH REPLACEMENT FENCING TO PERIMETER OF SCHOOL; AND INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GATES (CLASS D1)
37 NEW WALK
Planning Application 20190075
INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS MACHINERY AND SIX REPLACEMENT ANTENNAS TO ROOF OF OFFICE (CLASS B1)
37 NEW WALK
Planning Application 20190077
EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
16 GRENFELL ROAD
Planning Application 20190037
CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND FLOOR EXTENSION AT SIDE; ALTERATIONS TO ROOF; RENDERING OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
3 BERRIDGE STREET, PHOENIX HOUSE
Planning Application 20190029
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT WINDOWS TO FRONT, SIDES AND REAR OF FLATS (CLASS C3)
40 REGENT ROAD, CRESCENT HOUSE
Planning Application 20190048
CONSTRUCTION OF PORCH; CONVERSION OF PARKING SPACE TO OFFICE SPACE; REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS; INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO REAR OF BUILDING (CLASS B1); ALTERATIONS
6 KNIGHTON ROAD
Planning Application 20190047
INSTALLATION OF 1.5 METRE HIGH BOUNDARY WALL AND RAILINGS; GATED ENTRANCES AT FRONT; EXTENSION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS AT FRONT OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
223 LONDON ROAD, BERKELEY BURKE HOUSE
Planning Application 20190054
CONSTRUCTION OF THREE STOREY OFFICES AT REAR (CLASS B1); ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING
14-20 PRINCESS ROAD WEST, RENAISSANCE HOUSE
Planning Application 20190024
INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS TO FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS OF BUILDING (CLASS B1)
KNIGHTON PARK ROAD, KNIGHTON COURT
Planning Application 20190056
INSTALLATION OF ENTRANCE DOORS TO THREE BLOCKS OF FLATS (CLASS C3)
130 NEW WALK
Planning Application 20172310
DEMOLITION OF PART OF BUILDING. CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING TO STUDENT FLATS (SUI GENERIS) AND THREE/FIVE STOREY EXTENSION AND PROPOSED BASEMENT TO PROVIDE 41 (1 X BED) STUDIO FLATS. ALTERATIONS
14 HOTEL STREET, KNIGHT & GARTER
Planning Application 20190041
INSTALLATION OF MACHINERY TO REAR OF PUBLIC HOUSE (CLASS A4)
14 HOTEL STREET, KNIGHT & GARTER
Planning Application 20190042
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
22 SOUTH KNIGHTON ROAD, ULVERSCROFT, LAND
Planning Application 20190086
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS (2 X 3 BED) (CLASS C3)
59 HIGHCROSS STREET
Planning Application 20190217
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
33A ELMS ROAD
Planning Application 20190012
CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO SIDE OF HOUSE; ALTERATIONS (CLASS C3)
THE GATEWAY, DE MONTFORD UNIVERSITY, CLEPHAN BUILDING
Planning Application 20190167
REMOVAL OF EXTERNAL STAIRS AND FLUES; INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL STAIRCASE, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS, SOIL VENT PIPE, 2.4 METRE HIGH FENCING AND GATES TO SIDE OF UNIVERSITY BUILDING (CLASS D1); ALTERATIONS
20-20A MILLSTONE LANE
Planning Application 20190186
CONSTRUCTION OF 2 METRE HIGH WALL AND GATE AT REAR OF OFFICES (CLASS A2)
89 SOUTHERNHAY ROAD
Planning Application 20190140
CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION AND SINGLE AND TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE AND REAR; PART DEMOLITION OF GARAGE AT REAR; ALTERATIONS TO WINDOWS OF HOUSE; ALTERATIONS (CLASS C3)
28 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE
Planning Application 20190157
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AND DORMER EXTENSION AT REAR OF HOUSE; ALTERATIONS (CLASS C3)
45 BIRSTALL STREET, DURHAM OX
Planning Application 20190151
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT FRONT, SIDE AND REAR; COVERED SMOKING AREA AT SIDE; TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE; FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION AT REAR TO CREATE ADDITIONAL FLAT (2 X 2 BED)(CLASS A4); ALTERATIONS
7 UPPER KING STREET
Planning Application 20190189
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
40 GROSVENOR GATE, SOMERVILLE
Planning Application 20190061
INSTALLATION OF FIVE NON-ILLUMINATED HOARDING SIGNS TO CARE HOME (CLASS C2)
118-120 REGENT ROAD
Planning Application 20190235
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT TIMBER WINDOWS TO STUDENT ACCOMODATION (SUI GENERIS)
62 LONDON ROAD, BOURJ TOWER
Planning Application 20190303
CONSTRUCTION OF CONSERVATORY TO ROOF TERRACE; INSTALLATION OF BALUSTRADING TO ROOF OF FLATS (CLASS C3)
NEXT MEETING – 17th April 2019, G.02 Meeting Room 2, City Hall
Meeting Ended – 19:30
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