Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Webster.

(a)  To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2022

(b)  To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2022

(a)  The minutes of the meeting held on 29 September 2022 were confirmed as a true record.

(b)  The minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2022 were confirmed as a true record.

Members to declare any interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

Councillor Posnett held a standing personal interest in any matters relating to the Leicestershire County Council due to her role as a County Councillor.

Application 20/00438/REM – Former Poultry Farm, Sandy Lane, Melton Mowbray

Councillor Illingworth declared a personal and non-pecuniary interest in this application due to the potential for perceived bias and advised that he would leave the meeting for the item.

Application 15/00017/OUT - Land west of Marquis Road and North of Station Road, Old Dalby – Variation of Planning Obligation within Section 106 Agreement

Councillor Browne declared a personal interest in this application due to his role as Portfolio Holder for Council Homes and Landlord Services and associated involvement in discussions which had led to the recommendations.

Former Poultry Farm, Sandy Lane, Melton Mowbray

(Councillor Illingworth here left the meeting due to his interest declared at minute PL49.)

The Planning Development Manager addressed the Committee and provided a summary of the application and advised the application was recommended for approval subject to conditions set out at Appendix D.

Members raised concerns and the Planning Officer responded as follows:

·       The Nissen hut was no longer on site and the Solicitor advised that the outline application included its refurbishment as part of the Section 106 agreement

·       Redevelopment of the Nissen hut was not the part of the application for consideration at that meeting

·       The Solicitor advised there was no enforcement applicable as there was no breach of the Section 106 Agreement in respect of the Nissen hut

·       The determination of the scheme for the Nissen hut commemoration was a separate matter but any Member could request a call in of that application (once made) in accordance with the Constitution

·       Highways access had been approved at outline by the County Council and no objections had been raised however further details would be provided and the County Council would be consulted again at the next stage

·       The location had been allocated for the Nissen hut commemoration with non-vehicular access to allow visitor connection on foot and with parking and detailed layout plans were still to come forward

·       There was a landscape management plan and conditions for animal protection

·       There was concern as to whether there had been an archaeological survey before the demolition of the Nissen hut

·       Appearance of the houses was part of the application and officers considered they were in accordance with the SPD and the Local Plan but Members could have an input to their design

·       With regard to condition 9, Members could call this in to come back to the Committee and there would be an undertaking to consult

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:

Lee Harris, Agent, Hayward Architects

Following the speaker’s presentation the following points were noted:

·       Ecologists had reviewed the site and newts would be relocated to an alternative site and the pond would be maintained however the agent could not move forward on such matters until the application had been approved

·       Badgers were to be protected on the outside of the site and relocation would take place if needed for reptiles

·       The agent reassured the Committee that no animals would come to any harm as a result of the development and all measures were in place on ecological matters

·       On Highways he had listened to the comments at the meeting and the agent was prepared to liaise with the County Council to provide more passing places on Sandy Lane on County  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL51

Land west of Marquis Road and North of Station Road, Old Dalby – Variation of Planning Obligation within Section 106 Agreement

(Councillor Browne here left the meeting due to his interest declared at minute PL49.)

The Planning Development Manager addressed the Committee and provided a summary of the application and advised that it was recommended that the request for the Deed of Variation be agreed.

It was asked whether the Council had the funds to purchase and the Solicitor advised that this was not a relevant planning consideration.

There were no public speakers.

Councillor Chandler proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Illingworth seconded the motion.

RESOLVED

That the request for a Deed of Variation be agreed. 

(Unanimous)

REASONS

The proposed tenure mix would result in delivery of affordable housing of a type for which there is local need (as set out at paragraph 4.1.3 of the report).

It has been adequately demonstrated that the configuration in the original s106 has not been of interest to providers.

To consider any other business that the Chair considers urgent

There was no urgent business.