Agenda item

CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

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

Minutes:

A) 24 RUTLAND STREET, ASSURANCE HOUSE

Planning Application 20191256

 

CHANGE OF USE FOR PART OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR FROM OFFICE (CLASS B1) TO RESIDENTIAL (CLASS C3); PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF BUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF 1 X TWO BED FLAT; CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY ELEMENT FOR  1 X THREE BED FLAT

 

The discussion started with positive comments regarding the retention of the two-storey extension to Yeoman Street and the increased glazing on the corner element. However, the proposed upper extension was criticised as appearing incoherent when read with the retained structure. Their uncomfortable relationship was considered to result from the varying materiality, style and massing of the development, resulting in potential visual harm to historic buildings on the plot and the streetscene of the locality. It was noted that the existing first floor element would appear visually compressed by the top-heavy addition, with reference to the vertical emphasis on the new windows. The Panel expressed doubts regarding the latch cladding (e.g. its extent and resilience).

 

In all, although the principle of retaining more of the existing structure and adding a light weight extension above was supported, amendments were considered as necessary to tie these two elements together better. It was requested that the composition of the frontage be looked at again, to ensure it complements the existing façade and retains more of existing elements (i.e. the two small parapets).

 

SEEK AMENDMENTS

 

 

B) 4 KNIGHTON PARK ROAD

Planning Application 20191480

 

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND OUTBUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING (1 X 2 BED) (CLASS C3) ALTERATIONS

 

The Panel noted the modest size of the site, and the awkward relationship of the dwelling proposed to the existing house. The design was criticised as being of inadequate quality for its location within a designated locality. The loss of the garden and crude subdivision of the existing plot was considered as harmful to the historic character of the Stoneygate Conservation Area. The principle of such a subdivision, creating a tighter urban grain was objected to, with the poor quality of architecture failing to help ameliorate the harm.

 

OBJECTIONS

 

C) 134-138 REGENT ROAD AND 16 SALISBURY ROAD

Planning Application 20191317

 

CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING FROM LARGE HMO (SUI GENERIS) TO STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (60 X 1 BED STUDIOS) (SUI GENERIS); REAR GROUND FLOOR EXTENSIONS/ALTERATIONS, PROVISION OF CYCLE AND BIN STORES, NEW ROOF LIGHTS ON FRONT ELEVATION, REPLACEMENT RAINWATER GOODS AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS ON REAR ELEVATION

 

The installation of bin and cycle storage projecting above the existing boundary wall to the front in such a prominent location within a conservation area was criticised. Its relocation to a more sheltered location elsewhere within the plot was considered necessary to retain the character of the streetscene.

 

The Panel considered the light fittings proposed as excessive and commented on their pastiche quality; an alternative in the form of modern up-lighters within the curtilage of the dwellings was advanced. The replacements of rainwater goods with PPC units was unanimously regarded as unacceptable based on the quality and historic merit of existing precedence. A secondary glazing scheme was recommended for the rear of the property.

 

SEEK AMENDMENTS

 

 

D) 101-107 RATCLIFFE ROAD, MARY GEE HOUSES HALLS OF RESIDENCE

Planning Application 20190433

 

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILIDINGS; CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF 100 APARTMENTS WITH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (26 X 1 BED, 57 X 2 BED AND 17 X 3 BED) (CLASS C2); ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AND PARKING

 

Although the relocation of the ground level car parking away from the listed buildings setting and the break-up of the footprint of the development were appreciated, the Panel still had major concerns regarding the overall mass and architectural quality of the development. A structure of its footprint and scale was considered as broadly incompatible with the urban grain of the conservation area. The utilitarian elevational treatment and lack of sculptural quality of the design was critiqued. A modern design was favoured, but one of high quality. A more legible central entrance was proposed and the removal of the glazed links between the three front wings, as this would ensure the buildings were actually read as less oppressive from the street. Set-back corridors, behind the side wings were proposed to ensure the three elements were read as separate structures.  

 

In all, the footprint and massing of the development, together with the lack of architectural quality, were considered as unacceptable for the site under consideration.

 

OBJECTIONS

 

 

E) 96 JARROM STREET

Planning Application 20180801

 

The reduction in overall height and the variation in massing were considered as positive amendments to the previous iterations of the same development. The total height of the development was considered as admissible for the location, of no detriment to the setting and key views of the Grade II* St Andrew’s Church and adjacent Vicarage. The break-up of massing was especially welcomed, eliminating the former monolithic effect of the structure and augmenting its architectural merit.

 

The quantity of blank gables fronting Jarrom Street was discussed, with recommendations for additional architectural features/variability to be introduced to these sections.

 

SEEK AMENDMENTS

 

The following applications are reported for Members' information but no additional comments were made.

 

 

OAKLANDS SCHOOL

Planning Application 20191251

 

INSTALLATION OF A 2.4 METRE FENCE TO PART OF FRONT OF SCHOOL(CLASS D1)

 

 

111-117 CLARENDON PARK ROAD

Planning Application 20190563

 

CHANGE OF USE OF NO.113 UNITS FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) TO FOUR FLATS (4 x 2 BED) (CLASS C3); CHANGE OF USE OF NO.115 FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) AND ONE FLAT (CLASS C3) TO RETAIL (CLASS A1) AND TWO FLATS (2 x 2 BED); CHANGE OF USE OF NO.117 FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) AND FLAT (CLASS C3) TO RETAIL (CLASS A1) AND THREE FLATS (3 x 1 BED) (CLASS C3); EXTENSION BETWEEN NOS. 111-115 TO CREATE TWO FLATS (2 x 2 BED) (CLASS C3)

 

 

109 CATHERINE STREET

Planning Application 20190912

 

RETENTION OF EXISTING OUTBUILDING; CONSTRUCTION OF TIMBER CLAD ENCLOSURE TO EXTERNAL STAIRCASE

 

 

288 LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD

Planning Application 20191253

 

CHANGE OF USE FROM SHOP WITH LIVING ACCOMMODATION TO SHOP WITH TWO SELF CONTAINED FLATS (1X1 BED, 1X2 BED); CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER EXTENSION AT REAR AND ALTERATION (CLASS A1/C3)

 

 

20 DANESHILL ROAD

Planning Application 20191181

 

CHANGE OF USE FROM HOUSE (CLASS C3) TO HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION FOR 8 PEOPLE (SUI GENERIS) AND DEMOLITION OF OUTBUILDING; ALTERATIONS

 

 

82 GRANBY STREET

Planning Application 20191114

 

INSTALLATION OF AWNING AT FRONT; ALTERATIONS TO SHOPFRONT (CLASS A3/A5)

 

 

220 ST SAVIOURS ROAD

Planning Application 20190628

 

CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3) ALTERATIONS

 

 

14 KNIGHTON ROAD

Planning Application 20191123

 

SUBDIVISION OF TWO FLATS (2 X 1BED) (CLASS C3) TO THREE FLATS (3 X 1BED) (CLASS C3) ON FIRST FLOOR OF BUILDING; ALTERATIONS

 

 

2 NEW STREET

Planning Application 20191159

 

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING

 

 

78-80 LONDON ROAD

Planning Application 20191208

 

EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING

 

 

INFIRMARY SQUARE, LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY

Planning Application 20182199

 

TWO-STOREY EXTENSION TO THE KENSINGTON BUILDING (FACING JARROM STREET); INTERNAL ALTERATIONS (CLASS D1)

 

 

55 GRANBY STREET; 1-3 BELVOIR STREET

Planning Application 20190611

 

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING

 

 

55 GRANBY STREET; 1-3 BELVOIR STREET

Planning Application 20190610

 

CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT FROM SHOP (CLASS A1) TO HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY (CLASS A5); SHOPFRONT ALTERATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION FLUE AT REAR; ALTERATIONS

 

 

52-54 GALLOWTREE GATE

Planning Application 20191008

 

INSTALLATION OF TWO INTERNALLY ILLLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS, TWO INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DIGITAL SCREENS AND ONE ILLUMINATD LIGHTBOX(CLASS A1)

 

 

14-20 PRINCESS ROAD WEST, RENAISSANCE HOUSE

Planning Application 20191052

 

INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL LIGHTING TO FRONT ELEVATION

 

 

1 POCKLINGTONS WALK

Planning Application 20190772

 

ALTERATIONS TO PROVIDE 38 EN-SUITE HOTEL ROOMS WITH ASSOCIATED SERVICES (CLASS C1)

 

 

1 POCKLINGTONS WALK

Planning Application 20190771

 

ALTERATIONS TO PROVIDE 38 EN-SUITE HOTEL ROOMS WITH ASSOCIATED SERVICES (CLASS C1)

 

 

180 MILLIGAN ROAD, LAND ADJACENT

Planning Application 20191300

 

DEVELOPMENT OF THREE STOREY BUILDING COMPRISING OF 14 FLATS (2 BED) (CLASS C3); NEW VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND CAR PARKING; BIN STORAGE AND CYCLE PARKING AREAS

 

 

35-37 FRIAR LANE

Planning Application 20191244

 

EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING

 

 

130 LONDON ROAD

Planning Application 20191269

 

CHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) TO RESTAURANT (CLASS A3); INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION/ EXTRACTION SYSTEM AT REAR

 

 

5B NEW WALK, CHARNWOOD COURT

Planning Application 20191259

 

INSTALLATION OF EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGN AT FRONT OF OFFICE BUILDING (CLASS A2)

 

 

24 KING STREET

Planning Application 20191275

 

INSTALLATION OF NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS TO SHOPFRONT (CLASS A4); ALTERATIONS

 

 

6-8 NELSON STREET

Planning Application 20191190

 

INSTALLATION OF 4 NEW WINDOWS FROM ELEVATION OF 10 NELSON STREET (CLASS C3)

 

 

GREAT CENTRAL STREET, GREAT CENTRAL STATION

Planning Application 20191352

 

CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING (CLASS D1) TO BOWLING ALLEY AND AMUSEMENT VENUE (CLASS D2); ADDITION OF MEZZANINE FLOOR

 

 

12-14 EAST GATES

Planning Application 20191508

 

INSTALLATION OF TWO INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS, THREE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGNS AND TWO INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WINDOW SIGNS TO FRONT AND SIDE

 

 

22 MILLSTONE LANE

Planning Application 20190534

 

INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT DOOR AND ALTERATIONS TO FRONT OF PUBLIC HOUSE (CLASS A4)

 

 

22 MILLSTONE LANE

Planning Application 20190535

 

EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING

 

 

122-124 BELGRAVE GATE

Planning Application 20191423

 

DEMOLITION OF CHIMNEY AND REPLACEMENT WITH PITCHED ROOF

 

 

12-14 EAST GATES

Planning Application 20191408

 

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II LISTED BUILDING

 

 

81-83 CHARLES STREET

Planning Application 20191255

 

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STORY EXTENSION TO CREATE SEVEN ADDITIONAL FLATS (2 x STUDIO), (2 x 1 BED), (3 x 2 BED) (CLASS C3)

 

 

INGLEHURST JUNIOR SCHOOL

Planning Application 20191355

 

CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AND 2.53 METRE HIGH WALL TO FRONT OF SCHOOL (CLASS D1); ALTERATIONS

 

 

14 ST MARTINS SQUARE

Planning Application 20191412

 

CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) TO CAFE (CLASS A3)

 

 

SILVER STREET, SILVER ARCADE

Planning Application 20190992

 

CHANGE OF USE OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR  FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) TO OFFICE (CLASS B1)

 

 

1 MARKET PLACE, CORN EXCHANGE

Planning Application 20191432

 

EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING

 

 

2A SAXBY STREET

Planning Application 20191218

 

CHANGE OF USE FROM HAND CAR WASH (SUI GENERIS) TO HAND CAR WASH AND TYRE FITTING WITH ANCILLARY STORAGE (SUI GENERIS); ALTERATIONS TO FRONT ELEVATION

 

 

GARAGES BEFORE 36 WEST AVENUE

Planning Application 20191383

 

ALTERATIONS TO WALL TO FRONT OF GARAGES

 

 

5 HIGHFIELD STREET

Planning Application 20191342

 

RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF 2NO. FACIA SIGNS; 1NO. HANGING SIGN (CLASS A3)

 

 

2 MARBLE STREET

Planning Application 20191206

 

CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER AT REAR TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLAT (1 x 1 BED); ALTERATIONS (CLASS C3)

 

 

UNIVERSITY ROAD, UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER, ATTENBOROUGH BUILDING

Planning Application 20191326

 

REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE VENT WINDOWS (CLASS D1)

 

 

3-5 ST MARTINS SQUARE

Planning Application 20191335

 

NEW SHOPFRONT TO RESTAURANT (CLASS A3)

 

 

56 FOSSE ROAD SOUTH

Planning Application 20191272

 

CHANGE OF USE FROM SINGLE DWELLING (CLASS C3) TO THREE SELF CONTAINED FLATS (3 x 1 BED) (CLASS C3) DORMER AT REAR; ALTERATIONS

 

 

78-80 LONDON ROAD

Planning Application 20191500

 

RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF CCTV CAMERAS TO FRONT AND SIDE OF BUILDING (CLASS D2)

 

 

82 GRANBY STREET

Planning Application 20191482

 

INSTALLATION OF ONE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT (CLASS A3/A5)

 

 

9A CHURCH GATE

Planning Application 20191434

 

CHANGE OF USE FROM SHOP (CLASS A1) TO DESSERT PARLOUR (CLASS A3); SHOPFRONT ALTERATIONS

 

 

40-42 HUMBERSTONE GATE

Planning Application 20191336

 

CHANGE OF USE OF GROUND FLOOR FROM RETAIL (CLASS A1) TO CAFE/RESTAURANT (CLASS A3); INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION FLUE AT REAR; ALTERATIONS TO SHOPFRONT

 

 

21 QUEEN STREET, THE ROWLEY BUILDING

Planning Application 20191109

 

INSTALLATION OF TWO NON-ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGNS AND THREE NON-ILLUMINATED WALL MOUNTED SIGNS

 

 

349 LONDON ROAD

Planning Application 20191425

 

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION AT SIDE; SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR; FIRST FLOOR BALCONY AT REAR OF HOUSE (CLASS C3)

 

 

NEXT MEETING – 16th October 2019, Meeting Room G.04, City Hall

 

Meeting Ended – 18:45

 

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