Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Glancy and Councillor Higgins, Cllr Sharon Butcher was appointed as Cllr Glancy’s substitute and Cllr Richard Sharp was appointed as Cllr Higgins substitute.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 6 June 2023

The minutes of the meeting held on 06 June were approved as a true record.

Cllr Gordon asked for it to be noted that her comments regarding affordable housing had not been included in the minutes for Application 22/00006/VAC

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

21/00013/FUL Land to the rear 1 to 3 Hickling Lane, Long Clawson.

Councillors Browne, Evans, Pritchett and Atherton asked it to be noted that the applicant was the President of the executive committee of the Melton Conservatives Association, the application had not been discussed with him other than at a public community liaison meeting.

22/01158/FUL - Construction of new two bedroomed bungalow of site of previously demolished Forresters Hall, with associated external works.

Councillor Atherton asked it to be noted that he was the Borough Councillor for the ward this application is from, he has had no discussions regarding this application.

Hickling Lane, Long Clawson

The Planning Officer (GE) addressed the committee and provided a summary of the application.  Members were advised that there had been an error in one of the reports regarding affordable housing, there would be 10 units not the 12 reported and that this represents 32% of the total, which is the criteria required to meet policy. The application was recommended for approval subject to conditions as set out in 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 three minute presentation.

·         Cllr Jacob Wilkinson – Clawson Hose & Harby PC

·         Lee Staniforth – Staniforth Architects Ltd

Councillor Mason proposed the application be approved. Councillor Pritchett seconded the motion

RESOLVED

That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions set out in the report.

(Unanimous)

(Councillor Evans requested that it was recorded that the Parish Council had not been advised about the reduction of the number of affordable housing being built)

REASONS

The reasons for approval are as outlined within the report.

(There was a short adjournment before the next application was considered.)

Forresters Hall, Rosebery Avenue, Melton Mowbray

The Planning Officer (AS) addressed the committee and provided a summary of the application. The application was recommended for approval subject to conditions as set out in 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 three minute presentation.

·         Natalie Barber – Objector

·         Richard Cooper – HSSP

RESOLVED

That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions set out in the report, plus the addition of these following conditions.

• The obscure glazing as shown on the approved plan to be retained in perpetuity.
• The fencing on the eastern boundary to be retained in perpetuity.
• Details of the hard landscaping to be submitted prior to occupation to include details of the delineation of the off-street parking provision.

(8 for, 2 against, no abstentions)

REASONS

The reasons for approval are as outlined within the report.

Wyndham Development Site, Kennelmore Road, Melton Mowbray

The item was withdrawn and not considered at this meeting.

To consider any other business that the Chair considers urgent

There was no urgent business.