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Apologies for Absence Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillor Wood and Councillor Pritchett had been appointed as his substitute, however Councillor Pritchett had not yet joined the meeting. Councillor Chandler
reported that she had digital connection issues and was currently present but
she may lose connectivity. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 15 October 2020 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting
held on 15 October 2020 were confirmed and authorised to be signed by the
Chair. |
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Declarations of Interest PDF 51 KB Members to declare any
interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: Councillor Posnett declared a personal interest in any
matters relating to the Leicestershire County Council due to her role as a
County Councillor. Minute PL70: 19/00256/FUL - Land North of 55 Main
Street, Kirby Bellars Councillor Browne confirmed that he would be representing his
ward on this application by making a representation to the Committee. He would
therefore leave the meeting for the debate and not vote on this item in
accordance with the Council’s Procedure Rules. |
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Schedule of Applications |
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Application 20/00652/REM PDF 518 KB Field OS 3500, Hecadeck Lane, Nether Broughton Minutes:
The Planning Development Manager addressed the Committee and
provided an update on the application as follows: ·
There
had been further discussions with the agent who considered access had already
been granted at outline stage and had submitted a revised statement for review
however the local planning authority were satisfied that all matters were
reserved, including access, at the outline planning application stage ·
A
response from the local lead flood authority had been received and they were
satisfied that the application demonstrated adequate surface water drainage ·
The
LLFA had requested additional information regarding the outfall from the site
and this information would be required to discharge condition 7 of the outline
planning permission and considered at
that point ·
With
regard to outstanding highway layout matters, further information on visibility and tracking had been received
and the Highway Authority had confirmed that the tracking was acceptable and
the internal layout was to an adoptable standard. The Highway Authority
had requested a stage 1 road safety
audit to be submitted which would identify any design concerns. This was the
only outstanding matter on highways. It should be noted that if the
application was approved, the final decision would need to be delegated to
officers subject to the satisfactory provision of a road safety audit ·
The Parish Council had made a further representation
that they had significant concerns relating to the infrastructure of linking
the application site to the rest of the village and they considered a full
pavement making this connection was the responsibility of the developer The Assistant Director for Planning and Delivery further reported that some matters connected to the access and specifically the inclusion of a footpath were not part of the reserved matters application and would need to be the subject of a separate design submission under a condition of the outline permission and therefore would be considered at a later date. Should the Committee request it, the Ward Councillor could be involved in any footpath design discussions. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part 9, Paragraphs 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation to public speaking at Planning Committee, the Chair allowed the following to give a 3 minute presentation: ·
Councillor
George Schmidt, Nether Broughton & Old Dalby Parish Council ·
Piers
Flavin, Objector ·
Daniel
Browne, Agent, Grace Homes ·
Councillor
Joe Orson, Ward Councillor In response to a Member question concerning using his local knowledge to
have involvement in the footpath design, Councillor Orson confirmed his
agreement. It was noted that the
layby/gateway close to the site was not part of the application site. There was
concern about access to the pumping station should cars be parked in the
layby/gateway. During discussion
the following points were noted: · Overall Members had no objection to the development but had concerns ... view the full minutes text for item PL69 |
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Application 19/00256/FUL PDF 260 KB Land north of 55 Main Street, Kirby Bellars Minutes:
(Councillor Browne declared his intention to speak as Ward Councillor on this application and here left the Committee and moved into the public speaking gallery.) The Planning Development Manager addressed the Committee and provided a summary of the application. She advised that the application was previously considered by the Committee in October 2019 and was deferred to allow for further information on housing needs in Kirby Bellars to be presented. A Housing Needs Survey had since been provided and a full review of this assessment was contained with the report. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part 9, Paragraphs 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation to public speaking at Planning Committee, the Chair allowed the following to give a 3 minute presentation: ·
Cllr
Angus Smith, Kirby Bellars Parish Council ·
Mrs J E
Dolan, Applicant ·
Cllr
Ronan Browne, Ward Councillor In response to a Member question, Councillor Browne responded that with
regard to the affordable property, he would work with the officers on the
requirements for the provision and have it marketed locally for local people.
The property would be a discount market home and would be the only one on the
development to be subject to restrictions. It was queried as to marketing the property towards families when there
was no play area in Kirby Bellars. Councillor Browne
considered that the property was close to Frisby
which had a play area and there were rural footpaths around the village to
access other villages and facilities. During discussion
the following points were noted: ·
Members
felt it was a good application and the affordable housing was a positive offer.
It was felt that the development would bring much needed new blood and younger
people to the village ·
It was noted
that a Section 106 Agreement would be needrf for the
requirements of the discount market home and local connection occupancy
criteria, and the Assistant Director
advised that there was standard text that could be adapted should Members
require this ·
It was
agreed that the discount market home should be maintained as such in perpetuity ·
Members
were encouraged that the Parish Council, Ward Councillor and developer were all
in agreement that there was a consensus that the development was desirable ·
Members
considered the terms of the Section 106 Agreement should be agreed between
Officers and the Ward Councillor ·
It was
felt to be acceptable for a departure from the Local Plan in this instance
because although not a prefect fit in relation to identified needs, there
was a shortage of affordable properties
and the housing needs survey had outlined a need for one storey properties · The reason to approve against the officer recommendation was considered to reflect that it was a borderline case for sustainability as there were good transport links to the village and to take up the offer of a much needed discount market home ... view the full minutes text for item PL70 |
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Urgent Business To consider any other business that the
Chair considers urgent Minutes: There was no urgent business. |