Agenda item

Ward: Fosse

Proposal: Demolition of single storey building at rear; Construction canopy to front, single storey extension at side and rear; installation of render at front and alterations to medical centre (Class E) (Amended plans received 08/07/2021)

Applicant: Dr Boora

The Planning Officer presented the report and drew Members’ attention to the supplementary report, which set out an amended description, policy considerations, an additional representation received in objection to the application and further considerations.

Ms Sarah Panter, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Mr Paul Bayliss, on behalf of an objector, addressed the Committee and spoke in objection to the application.

Members considered the report and officers responded to the comments and queries raised.

The Chair moved that, in accordance with the officer recommendation, the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.  This was seconded by Councillor Thalukdar and, upon being put to the vote, the motion to approve was CARRIED.

RESOLVED:

                           that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions as set out below:

              CONDITIONS

1.           The development shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. (To comply with Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.)

2.           The new walls and roof of the side and rear extensions shall be constructed in materials to match those existing. (In the interests of visual amenity, and in accordance with Core Strategy policy CS3.)

3.           Not more than three consulting rooms shall be permitted on the premises.

              (The site is incapable of accommodating the car parking requirements that would be generated by more consulting rooms, and which would be required under the terms of Policy AM11 of the City of Leicester Local Plan and CS15 of the Core Strategy.)

4.           The use shall not be carried on outside the hours of 0830 - 1800 hours Monday to Friday. (In the interests of the amenities of nearby occupiers, and in accordance with policy PS10 of the City of Leicester Local Plan.)

5.           Before the occupation of the proposed extension the new door facing 24 Colwell Road shall be fitted with obscure glazing and retained as such. (In the interests of the amenity of occupiers of 24 Colwell Road and in accordance with policy PS10 of the City of Leicester Local Plan).

6.           No part of the development shall be occupied until secure cycle parking as shown on approved plans shall be provided and retained thereafter. (In the interests of the satisfactory development of the site and in accordance with policy AM02 of the City of Leicester Local Plan).

7.           No part of the development shall be occupied until footway crossing(s) have been provided at each vehicular access in accordance with the Leicester Street Design Guide, June 2020. (To ensure a satisfactory means of access to the highway, and in accordance with policy AM01 of the City of Leicester Local Plan and Core Strategy policy CS3.)

8.           No part of the development shall be occupied until the redundant footway crossings has been reinstated and associated H-bar marking removed in accordance with the Leicester Street Design Guide, June 2020". (For the safety and convenience of pedestrians and other road users, and in accordance with policy AM01 of the City of Leicester Local Plan and Core Strategy policy CS3.)

9.           This consent shall relate to the amended plans reference nos. 1462-HCD-XX-ZZ-DR-A- 007 Rev G, -10 Rev D, -11 Rev E, -15 Rev D, -16 Rev B received by the City Council as local planning authority on 08/07/2021 and location plan reference no. -005 Rev B received on 30/06/2021. (For the avoidance of doubt.)

              NOTES FOR APPLICANT

1.           No consent is granted or implied for the advertisement shown on the submitted plans, for which a separate application may be necessary.

2.           The City Council, as local planning authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received. This planning application has been the subject of positive and proactive discussions with the applicant during the process (and/or pre-application).

The decision to grant planning permission with appropriate conditions taking account of those material considerations in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development as set out in the NPPF 2019 is considered to be a positive outcome of these discussions.