Agenda item

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

A) Pre-app

 

A case was discussed.

 

B) Highcross Street, Great Central Street and All Saints Open

Planning Application 20210523

 

Construction of 8 storey student accommodation to provide 53 flats providing 210 bed spaces (18 x studio, 18 x 5 bed, 17 x 6 bed) (Sui Generis) with communal ancillary space and roof terrace.

 

The discussion focused on the amendments to the already approved scheme. The change in layout, elevational design and massing were all noted and considered to have a cumulative impact on the relevant heritage assets.

 

The members criticised the simplification of the scheme throughout. The resultant blankness of the north elevation was considered as particularly harmful to views onto the Conservation Area. Some members noted that the increased bulk will further erode the prominence and setting of the Grade I Listed All Saints Church, with a detrimental impact on views (e.g. from the churchyard). The Panel concluded that the overall reduction of architectural definition / architectural features has resulted in a more monotonous and monolithic scheme, to the detriment of the quality and significance of the Conservation Area and the Grade I Listed Church.

 

Although supportive of more active use at ground floor level, the members agreed that the scheme as a whole is materially inferior to the previously approved development and objected to it.

 

OBJECTIONS

 

C) 33 Lancaster Place

Planning Application 20210469

 

External alterations to grade II listed building

 

The scale of the extension was not objected to, considered appropriate in its context. However, the Panel questioned the technical feasibility of the scheme, noting the returns of the walls and conflict with existing services (SVPs), as well as the structural issues presented by the scale of windows proposed relative to sections of masonry. Relocation of the windows proposed to the side elevations into the centre was recommended. Most, but not all, members agreed that the previous proposal to reinstate the existing window onto the new extension should be pursued. Improved joinery detailing to all glazing was recommended. Some concern was raised regarding the precedent of allowing a larger extension on a group of listed buildings that have similar designs and the immediate impact on the group from such a change in terms of loss of visual symmetry.  

 

OBJECTIONS

 

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

 

Further details on the cases below can be found by typing the reference number into: http://rcweb.leicester.gov.uk/planning/onlinequery/mainSearch.aspx

 

22 Victoria Avenue

Planning Application 20200691

 

Change of use of from storage (Class B8) to 2 x studio flats (Class C3)

 

2 Memory Lane

Planning Application 20210606

 

Retrospective application for construction of single storey extension at rear of restaurant (Class E) and take away (Sui Generis)

 

2 Memory Lane

Planning Application 20210607

 

Installation of two non-illuminated fascia signs; one information sign

 

42A St Albans Road

Planning Application 20210402

 

Installation of replacement windows to front and side of dwellinghouse; replacement wall to front (Class C3)

 

University Of Leicester, Percy Gee Building

Planning Application 20210091

 

Retrospective installation of an external biomass plant dilution system at upper basement level on north-west elevation of the Percy Gee building; alterations (Class F1) Amendments

 

12 Shires Lane, Unit R9A

Planning Application 20210534

 

Installation of 5 internally illuminated signs; 3 non illuminated signs at front of vacant retail unit (Class E)

 

4 St Martins

Planning Application 20210670

 

Part retrospective application for the installation of two internally

illuminated projecting signs; four awning signs to restaurant (Class E)

 

Adjacent Great Central Station, 52-54 Great Central Street

Planning Application 20210852

 

Restrospective change of use of hotel car park (Class C1) to temporary outdoor entertainment space for amusement venue (Class E)

 

Gipsy Lane, Towers Hospital

Planning Application 20210643

 

Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building (Plot 79)

 

Gipsy Lane, Towers Hospital

Planning Application 20210642

 

Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building (plot 78)

 

115 Uppingham Road

Planning Application 20202182

 

Construction of single storey building to accommodate car wash, valet service and window tinting business (Sui Generis) (Amended plans received 20/4/2021)

 

68 Stoneygate Road

Planning Application 20210428

 

Retrospective application for construction of bike shed at front of house (Class C3)

 

The Lansdowne, 123 London Road

Planning Application 20210827

 

Change of use from office above existing restaurant to C3 dwelling apartment.

 

295 St Saviours Road

Planning Application 20210570

 

Installation of shopfront and roller shutter at front of shop (Class E)

 

295 St Saviours Road

Planning Application 20210569

 

Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign and one internally illuminated projecting sign of shop (Class E)

 

126 London Road

Planning Application 20210714

 

Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building

 

Gipsy Lane, Rushey Mead Primary School

Planning Application 20210901

 

Construction of temporary single storey building to provide two classrooms and toilets at rear of school (Class F1)

 

Hollybank Court, 193 London Road

Planning Application 20210971

 

Removal of 3 antennas; installation of 12 antennas onto new support poles; ancillary development

 

12 Cross Road

Planning Application 20210907

 

Construction of single storey extension at rear of house (Class C3)

 

35 West Street

Planning Application 20210216

 

Change of use from 6 bedroom HMO (Class C4) to 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis); Installation of roof lights to front

 

2 Yeoman Street

Planning Application 20210080

 

Retrospective application for change of use from Factory (Class B2) to 20 flats (14x 1bed, 5x 2bed, 1x studio) (Class C3); Installation of roof lights, alterations

 

175 Upperton Road

Planning Application 20210362

 

Construction of single storey extension at side and rear of house (Class C3); alterations

 

90 Old Church Street

Planning Application 20210802

 

External alterations to Grade II listed building

 

8 The Orchard, 72 Knighton Church Road

Planning Application 20210906

 

Construction of single storey extension at side to link garage with the dwellinghouse (Class C3); conversion of garage to habitable rooms; alterations

 

11-15 and 19-35 Conduit Street

Planning Application 20210724

 

Installation of 2 internally illuminated fascia signs to front and side; installation of one internally illuminated projecting sign to side of student accommodation building (Sui Generis)

 

19A Francis Street

Planning Application 20210588

 

Change of use of ground floor from retail (Class E) to massage Salon (Sui Generis); alterations to shopfront

 

19A Francis Street

Planning Application 20210589

 

Installation of one externally illuminated fascia signs at front; one non-illuminated vinyl sign of massage Salon (Sui Generis)

 

9 St Martins Square and 16 Silver Walk

Planning Application 20202551

 

Installation of 1 externally illuminated fascia signs at front; 1 internally illuminated fascia signs at front; 4 internally illuminated fascia signs at sides; 3 fixed canopies at front and sides of proposed night club or drinking establishment (Sui Generis)

 

52 St James Road

Planning Application 20210604

 

Installation of replacement of fire escape to dwelling house (Class C3)

 

Langdale View Residential Home, 590 Gipsy Lane

Planning Application 20210930

 

Demolition of conservatory and construction of a single storey side extension to a care home (Class C2)

 

Langdale View Residential Home, 590 Gipsy Lane

Planning Application 20210931

 

Demolition of conservatory: construction of a single storey extension to side of care home (Class C2)

 

7 Knighton Road

Planning Application 20210495

 

Demolition of single storey sun-room and replacement of windows (Class C3); alterations

 

NEXT MEETING – Wednesday 16^th June 2021

 

Meeting Ended – 18:30