The Director of Planning, Development and Transportation submits a report on planning applications received for consideration by the Panel.
Minutes:
A) 580 GIPSY LANE
Planning Application 20190080
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING; CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DETACHED DWELLINGS (2X 4BED) (CLASS C3); ASSOCIATED PARKING
The discussion started by noting the lack of viable arguments for the demolition of the dwelling on site, considered to be in fair condition and of some architectural merit. The pair of dwellinghouses as proposed was criticized for excessive height and poor overall design. The uPVC windows were specifically noted as regrettable. The members also criticized the inadequate information submitted as part of the application, with meagre detail and vague specification of the actual finish and materiality of the proposed buildings and associated landscaping.
It was concluded that the new development would not preserve or enhance the Old Humberstone Conservation Area, while the loss of the historic dwelling on site would be detrimental to the area’s wider character. As such, the Panel unanimously objected to the development.
OBJECTIONS
B) ABBEY LANE AND ABBEY PARK ROAD, LAND AT CORNER OF
Planning Application 20182721
CONSTRUCTION OF 6 STOREY BUILDING COMPRISING 96 FLATS (45 X 1 BED, 51 X 2 BED) ANCILLARY USES AND FACILITIES (CLASS B1 OFFICE X 2, 60 AND 51SQM AND GYM CLASS D2, 82SQM) AND ASSOCIATED PARKING AND LANDSCAPING
The Panel focused on the potential impact of the new development on the Scheduled Monument of the Abbey / Cavendish House and Grade II* Listed Abbey Park, together with a range of Grade I Listed assets within. The members indicated that the quality and design of the development are not adequate in regards to its prominent corner location, adjacent to a wide variety of designated and scheduled built heritage. The grey aesthetic of the Abbey Lane unit was regarded as unresponsive of its surroundings, introducing a bland aesthetic to the detriment of the whole scheme.
The height of the proposed development was also criticized, labelled as excessive. A reduction by at least two storeys was concluded as being adequate to minimize the currently overbearing effect on the Abbey Park and the multiple designated heritage assets within.
Based on the multiple issues identified with the scheme, and its potentially detrimental impact on the setting the adjacent Scheduled Monument that would lead to the erosion of its significance, an objection was advanced.
OBJECTIONS
C) 12-14 HIGHFIELD STREET, LAND AT REAR OF
Planning Application 20190278
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY BUILDING TO PROVIDE 4 SELF-CONTAINED STUDENT FLATS (4 X STUDIOS) (CLASS C3)
The members began discussion with a brief identification of the nature of the site under consideration. They concluded that the site could be redeveloped only if not directly encroaching on the intimate environment of Victoria Avenue. Indeed, the additional of a dwelling within a current visual gap present on site was regarded as detrimental to the character of the locality, and thus the South Highfields Conservation Area. Overall, the current dwelling was considered as excessive in regards to the host plot.
In terms of design, the addition of pastiche elements, with special regards to the Victoria Avenue frontage bay window, were criticized, as was the form and plan of the dwelling. Its tight relationship with the end gable of No. 5 Victoria Avenue was regarded as inappropriate. Given the setting, a more considered architectural response was deemed advisable.
OBJECTIONS
D) SITE BOUND BY ALL SAINTS ROAD/ BATH LANE, JARVIS STREET AND RUDING STREET
Planning Application 20182431
REDEVELOPMENT OF SITE FOR STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (464 BEDROOMS) AND 184 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS (30 x STUDIOS, 89 X 1 BED, 65 X 2 BED), TOGETHER WITH 172 SQ. M OF FLEXIBLE COMMERCIAL SPACE (CLASSES A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, D1 AND D2), GROUND LEVEL CAR PARKING, ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY WORKS AND LANDSCAPING.
The panel focussed on the amendments that had been made to the proposed development, in light of their previous comments. They were supportive of the additional gap created between the Local Heritage Asset and the new six storey block and considered that, subject to a good landscape design scheme, this was now acceptable. They were broadly comfortable with the wider buildings height, layout and massing. As before, they considered that the differential approach to the elevational treatment of the two blocks adjacent to the group of Grade II Listed Buildings at Friars Mill was regrettable and requested that the block of student accommodation be better designed to match the quality of that adjacent. This request was considered to be important to ensuring that the setting of the listed buildings should not be diluted.
SEEK AMENDMENTS
The following applications are reported for Members' information but no additional comments were made.
20-40 NEW WALK
Planning Application 20190194
REPLACEMENT RAILINGS AND GATE; REMOVAL OF LOW LEVEL WALL
27-29 MILLSTONE LANE, THE MILL
Planning Application 20190223
CHANGE OF USE FROM BUSINESS (CLASS B1) TO CAFE (CLASS A3) AND MIXED USE COMPRISING OF EITHER SHOP (CLASS A1) OR RESTAURANT/CAFE (CLASS A3) OR DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT (CLASS A4) OR HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY (CLASS A5) OR BUSINESS (CLASS B1) OR NON-RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION (CLASS D1) OR ASSEMBLY AND LEISURE (CLASS D2); INSTALLATION OF GATE AND WINDOWS TO FRONT AND REPLACEMENT OF ROOF AND WALLS TO REAR; ALTERATIONS
222 FOSSE ROAD SOUTH
Planning Application 20190252
CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER EXTENSION AT REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
97 SPENCEFIELD LANE
Planning Application 20190362
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT FRONT; RAISED RIDGE HEIGHT TO FORM FIRST FLOOR HABITABLE ACCOMMODATION; SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3); ALTERATIONS
31 SOUTHERNHAY CLOSE
Planning Application 20190403
RASIED RIDGE HEIGHT TO PROVIDE FIRST FLOOR LIVING ACCOMMODATION; CONSTRUCTION OF 1.5 STOREY FRONT EXTENSION; REAR DORMER EXTENSION TO HOUSE; ALTERATIONS (CLASS C3)
95 HUMBERSTONE GATE
Planning Application 20190272
CONVERSION OF EXISTING OFFICES (CLASS B1(a)) TO 4 x STUDENT CLUSTER FLATS (1 x 3 BED, 1 x 6 BED, 2 x 8 BED) AND COMMUNAL SPACES (SUI GENERIS)
495 WELFORD ROAD, MILLGATE LODGE
20190308
INSTALLATION OF 1X STORAGE CONTAINER TO LAND ADJACENT TO MILLGATE LODGE AND 3 X STORAGE CONTAINERS ALONG SCHOOL DRIVEWAY; INSTALLATION OF 1.8M AND 2.4M HIGH FENCING ADJACENT TO BOUNDARY WITH NO.49 HEATHER ROAD; CONSTRUCTION OF SOFT PLAY AREA AT REAR OF SCHOOL CAR PARK WITH 3M HIGH PLAY EQUIPMENT; INSTALLATION OF 2.4M HIGH BOUNDARY FENCE AND TWO GATES AROUND THE SOFT PLAY AREA; INSTALLATION OF 2X 7M HIGH FLOOD LIGHT COLUMN WITHIN SOFT PLAY AREA OF SCHOOL (CLASS D1) ALTERATIONS
78-80 LONDON ROAD
Planning Application 20190310
RETRSOPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
40 GROSVENOR GATE, NURSING HOME
Planning Application 20190234
DEMOLITION OF OUTBUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DETACHED SINGLE STOREY BUILDINGS AT REAR OF GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
GROSVENOR GATE, FORMER NURSES HOME
Planning Application 20190233
DEMOLITION OF OUTBUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DETACHED SINGLE STOREY BUILDINGS AT REAR OF NURSING HOME (CLASS C2); ALTERATIONS
UNIVERSITY ROAD, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER, ASTLEY CLARKE BUILDING
Planning Application 20190419
INSTALLATION OF HARD STANDING AND LIGHTING TO FORM FOOTPATH TO GROUNDS OF UNIVERSITY (CLASS D1); ALTERATIONS
12 NEWTOWN STREET
Planning Application 20190349
EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
16 WOODLAND AVENUE
Planning Application 20190413
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
1 GARRICK WALK, HAYMARKET THEATRE
Planning Application 20190600
INSTALLATION OF SIX INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS TO THEATRE (SUI GENERIS)
61 CHURCH ROAD EVINGTON
Planning Application 20190261
DEMOLITION OF OUTBUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT FRONT, SIDE AND REAR; HIP TO PITCH ROOF; EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
32-40 MARKET STREET
Planning Application 20190553
VARIATION OF CONDITION 7 (PLANS) ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 20182478 (CHANGE OF USE OF CLASS A1 RETAIL SHOP TO: (BASEMENT) CLASSES A1 RETAIL, A2 FINANCIAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, A3 RESTAURANT/CAFE, B1 OFFICE, C1 SERVICED APARTMENTS INCLUDING ANCILLARY GYM; (GROUND FLOOR) CLASSES A1, A2, A3, B1, C1 INCLUDING ANCILLARY RECEPTION/BAR; (FIRST, SECOND, THIRD FLOORS) CLASS C1. FOURTH AND FIFTH FLOOR EXTENSIONS TO PROVIDE ROOF TOP BAR AND C1. ALTERATIONS.) TO ALLOW FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDING A LIGHTWELL AND ALTERATIONS TO INTERNAL LAYOUT, LIFT OVER RUN AND 2 X ROOF WINDOWS. REDUCE NUMBER OF A1/A2//A3 UNITS FROM 8 DOWN TO 6. INCLUSION OF EXISTING 2ND BASEMENT.
32-40 MARKET STREET
Planning Application 20190554
VARIATION OF CONDITION 3 (PLANS) ATTACHED TO LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 20182479 TO ALLOW FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDING A LIGHTWELL AND ALTERATIONS TO INTERNAL LAYOUT, LIFT OVER RUN AND 2 X ROOF WINDOWS.
16 GRENFELL ROAD
Planning Application 20190429
ALTERATIONS TO FACILITATE LOFT CONVERSION, REPLACEMENT TIMBER WINDOWS; REPLACEMENT DOORS; REPLACEMENT OF EXTERNAL BRICKS AND POINTING, LANDSCAPING (CLASS C3)
158 LONDON ROAD
Planning Application 20190577
INSTALLATION OF THREE ANTENNAS; THREE REMOTE RADIO UNITS; ONE GPS MODULE AND ANCILLARY DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING SAFETY HANDRAIL TO ROOF OF FLATS (CLASS C3)
COSSINGTON STREET, COSSINGTON STREET SPORTS CENTRE
Planning Application 20190285
INSTALLATION OF SIX NON-ILLUMINATED SIGNS TO SOUTH ELEVATION OF SPORTS CENTRE (CLASS D2)
1 ELM TREE COURT
Planning Application 20190461
INSTALLATION OF PATIO DOORS AT SIDE OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
224 FOSSE ROAD SOUTH
Planning Application 20190424
CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER AT REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
58 FOSSE ROAD CENTRAL
Planning Application 20190394
CHANGE OF USE FROM SIX FLATS (5 x 1 BED, 1 x 2 BED) TO SEVEN FLATS (6 x 1 BED, 1 x 2 BED); CONSTRUCTION OF DORMERS TO REAR; ROOF LIGHTS TO FRONT; REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AT SIDE AND REAR; ALTERATIONS
59 WESTCOTES DRIVE
Planning Application 20190390
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR; NEW ROOF TO SIDE; REMOVAL OF CHIMNEY; REPLACEMENT FENCE TO FRONT AND SIDE OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
1-9 REGENT ROAD
Planning Application 20190459
CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL STOREY TO CREATE ONE ADDITIONAL FLAT (1 x 6 BED); ALTERATIONS (CLASS C3)
19 BURLEYS WAY
Planning Application 20182606
CHANGE OF USE FROM STORAGE (CLASS B8) TO 14 APARTMENTS (11X 1BED, 3X 2BED) (CLASS C3); SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR; EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDING NEW WINDOWS AND ADDITION OF BALCONIES
302 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD
Planning Application 20190110
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER AT FRONT AND REAR AND SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR OF FLATS (CLASS C3)
55 LONDON ROAD
Planning Application 20190432
INSTALLATION OF ONE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED AND PROJECTING SIGN TO SHOP (CLASS A1)
ABBEY MEADOWS, ROCKET STUDIOS
Planning Application 20190515
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS; RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING 18 DWELLINGS (9 X 2 BEDROOM, 6 X 3 BEDROOM, 3 X 4 BEDROOM) (CLASS C3), ACCESS ROADS, CAR PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
56 KNIGHTON DRIVE
Planning Application 20190246
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT CASEMENTS TO WINDOWS AT FRONT OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)
19 HIGHCROSS STREET
Planning Application 20190407
PART RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF SHUTTERS TO FRONT ELEVATION OF RESTAURANT (CLASS A3)
GUILDHALL LANE, THE GUILDHALL
Planning Application 20190668
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE I LISTED BUILDING
80 WHARF STREET SOUTH
Planning Application 20190380
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION OF 8-11 STOREY BUILDING TO ACCOMMODATE 4 RETAIL UNITS (CLASS A1) ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND 72 FLATS ABOVE (18 X 1 BED AND 54 X 2 BED) (CLASS C3)
2-6 GALLOWTREE GATE
Planning Application 20190555
REMOVAL OF EXISTING ENTRANCE DOORS; INSTALLATION OF NEW SHOPFRONT AND ENTRANCE DOORS TO BANK (CLASS A2); ALTERATIONS
2-6 GALLOWTREE GATE
Planning Application 20190556
INSTALLATION OF ONE NON ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGN AND WINDOW SIGNS TO FRONT ELEVATION (CLASS A2)
8-10 KING STREET
Planning Application 20190079
CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES TO NIGHT CLUB IN BASEMENT (SUI GENERIS)) AND BAR/RESTAURANT/HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY (CLASS A3/A4/A5) ON GROUND FLOOR; INSTALLATION OF SHOPFRONT, DOOR AND PARASOL TO FRONT AND VENTILATION FLUE AT REAR; ALTERATIONS
133 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, REAR OF
Planning Application 20190546
CHANGE OF USE OF FIRST FLOOR OFFICE (CLASS B1) OF ANNEXE BUILDING TO FLAT (1 X 2 BED) (CLASS C3); ALTERATIONS
NEXT MEETING – 19th June 2019, G.02 Meeting Room 2, City Hall
Meeting Ended – 18:25
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