Agenda and minutes
PDF 81 KBVenue: Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1GH
Contact: Development Control
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Cllr Bains sent his apologies. Cllr Higgins filled
in as a substitute for Cllr Glancy. |
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To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes: Minutes of the meeting held
on 26.04.2018. Approval of the minutes was
proposed by Cllr Baguley and seconded by Cllr Holmes. 8 Members supported the
proposal. Only 8 Members present
attended the previous Committee meeting and it was unanimously agreed that the
Chair sign them as a true record. |
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Declarations of Interest Members to declare any
interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: Cllr Rhodes
declared a personal interest as County Councillor in any application that is
relevant to the County Council. Cllr Posnett declared a personal interest as County Councillor
in any application that is relevant to the County Council. The Chair clarified
that 3 objectors would not all be allowed to speak on application 17/01577/OUT,
but that two objectors would be allowed to speak. Mrs Ablewhite will speak as an objector to the application and
Ian Sparrow has been requested to speak by the Parish Council. |
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16/00740/OUT Land at Water Lane, Water Lane, Frisby on the Wreake Additional documents: Minutes: Applicant: Ms Siobhan
Noble Location: Land at
Water Lane, Water Lane, Frisby on the Wreake Proposal: Outline
application for residential development of up to 22 dwellings (amended
application). Assistant Director of Strategic Planning and Regulatory
Services stated that there had been updates to the report and stated that: LLFA have been reconsulted on the
technical assessment submitted by Dr Warwick They have reiterated their advice
and commented that “it is the responsibility of the LPA to assess the
suitability of a site for development, applying a sequential based approach
where appropriate. As such, the County Council’s previous position stands
albeit with minor rewording to the 4th condition suggested, noting that this
advice is only valid where the LPA deem the site to be suitable for
development” The amended wording relates to ground water monitoring to inform
the design of drainage and protection. 4 further objections have been received since publishing the
report, from 1 nearby resident: 1. There appear to be no benefits to the
existing community to be provided by the Application. 2. The
Application is in conflict with numerous policies of the NP Policy H5 Housing Mix: Priority should be given to dwellings
with 3-bedrooms or fewer. The suggested housing mix is 50% 3-bed and 50% 4-bedroom
houses. This does not help Frisby’s need for smaller
houses. This could be satisfied by adding a condition to provide fewer homes of
more than 3-bedrooms, and replacing them with some 2-bedroom dwellings and
bungalows into the housing mix. Policy ENV5: Biodiversity Frisby on the Wreake Neighbourhood
Plan refers to Natural England’s Impact Risk Zones (IRZs), wildlife corridors
and MLP Strategic Green Infrastructure policies in which the Wreake Valley is a top Priority. This affects the Water Lane site as the extant Planning
Application describes how surface water would be collected and discharged to a
ditch on the edge of the woodland. The ditch feeds into the SSSI. The IRZ
indicates that no discharges are acceptable at this location. This also affects
MLP Policy EN3. The River Wreake Strategic River
Corridor as a Priority Green Infrastructure Enhancement Area The Rivers Eye and Wreake corridor
is an integral element of the wider 6Cs GI network (sub-regional corridor). It
contributes to the Borough’s and sub region’s biodiversity resource and has the
potential to provide access to nature for the communities of the Borough,
specifically those in the east of Melton Mowbray, which currently has limited
provision for this…. The River Wreake as the continuation of the River Eye is part of the ‘Sub Regional Green Infrastructure Corridors’ within the 6Cs area. Feeding into the Soar and eventually the Trent, it is vital that its water quality is kept at a high level. In addition to its ecological network function the Wreake corridor has the potential to become a major recreational resource for the Borough. Along the river, away from public access needs the vegetation should be left to form a buffer along which wildlife can move. The streams and field drains that feed ... view the full minutes text for item PL4.1 |
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The Old Clay Pit, Grantham Road, Bottesford Minutes: 17/01577/OUT Applicant: Davidson
Homes and Mr McNulty Location: The Old
Clay Pit, Grantham Road, Bottesford Proposal: Outline
application (access included) for residential development of up to 40
dwellings. The Development Manager introduced
the report. The Chair invited the Parish Council representative to address
the Committee. Mr Sparrow explained he had been asked to speak by the Chairman
of the Parish Council, Mr Bayman, and it was
clarified whether he was their representative. Mr Sparrow stated that:
The Chair enquired whether the views expressed were those of
the Parish Council. Following clarification Mr Sparrow conformed they were not.
The Chair ruled that the Committee should disregard the comments made as misleading
and unrepresentative of the Parish Council’s position, which was conveyed in
the report. Mrs Ablewhite, an objector, was
invited to speak and stated that:
A Cllr queried if Mrs Ablewhite
had seen the Japanese Knotweed on the site. Mrs Ablewhite responded that
nothing grows on the site and that Japanese Knotweed is prevalent across the
village. Councillors had no further questions for Mrs Ablewhite. ... view the full minutes text for item PL4.2 |
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16/00929/FUL and 16/00930/LBC Sysonby Lodge, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray Minutes: Applicant: Mr Brian Henton Location: Sysonby Lodge, Nottingham Road,
Melton Mowbray Proposal: Conversion and redevelopment of Sysonby
Lodge and associated Outbuilding for residential development comprising 10no.
dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated access, landscaping and car parking. The Case Officer (TE)
stated that there have been updates to the report and stated that:
Maria Boyce, the Agent,
was invited to speak, and stated that:
Councillors had no
questions for Mrs Boyce. The Case Officer (TE) had
no further comments. The Chair opened up the
application for a debate. Cllr Rhodes proposed to Permit the applications, as the scheme if very
impressive and we need to preserve this listed building. Cllr Baguley seconded the motion to permit. A Cllr stated that this
site is a very important heritage asset, and must be preserved. Very supportive
of this application. A Cllr stated that even
though they couldn’t attend the site visit, they are very happy that this site
should be preserved. A Cllr stated that this
site used to be very impressive, and needs to be restored to its former
grandeur. A Cllr stated that the
road would not be built to LCC Highways standards, so queried who would pay for
maintenance of the road. The Case Officer (TE)
responded that this would be a legal matter, and should not be considered by
the committee. A Cllr confirmed that
this application is for the restoration and conversion of the building only,
and does not consider the proposed 22 new dwellings in the grounds. A Vote was held on the motion to Permit. 10 Members ... view the full minutes text for item PL4.3 |
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Sysonby Lodge, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray Minutes: Applicant: Mr Brian Henton Location: Sysonby Lodge, Nottingham Road,
Melton Mowbray Proposal: Outline Planning Application for a residential development
comprising up to 24no. dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated access. The Case Officer (JL)
stated that there had been no updates to the report. Maria Boyce, the agent
was invited to speak and stated that:
A Cllr stated that the
scheme that had been approved at Craven Lodge looks fantastic, but that 60
trees on the site is a lot to lose. A Cllr asked how long the
site has been under the ownership of the current application. Mrs Boyce responded that
the site has been in control of the current applicant for over 10 years. A Cllr queried why there
are no affordable housing or S106 agreement within the scheme. Mrs Boyce responded that
this is an enabling scheme, so all contributions go directly into the
restoration of Sysonby Lodge. A Cllr queried the
presence of badgers on site. Mrs Boyce answered that
there will be sufficient mitigation if the scheme is approved. The Chair opened up the
application for a debate. Cllr Rhodes stated that the listed building cannot be restored without
the approval of this application, so refusal would condemn Sysonby
Lodge. Cllr Rhodes proposed to permit the application. Cllr Greenow seconded the motion to permit. A Cllr stated that this
site is part of the heritage of the area, so support the motion. A Cllr stated that they
were concerned about the loss of the trees on site, as the trees are part of
the setting of the Lodge. A Cllr stated that 60
trees is a lot to lose, so must try and keep the best and most mature trees on
site. The Case Officer (JL)
stated that the trees must be lost to make room for housing to fund the
restoration of the Lodge as a whole, and that lots more trees will be retained. A Cllr proposed a
condition that more trees be retained by the scheme. The condition was refused
by the proposer of the motion to permit. A Cllr stated that they
agreed with the current motion. A Cllr queried the lack of
S106 agreement. The Case Officer (JL)
responded that this is due to it being an enabling scheme, so all contributions
will fund the restoration of the Lodge. A Cllr stated that this
site is an important heritage site in the area, so must be retained, and that
further details of the scheme can be agreed upon at the reserved matters stage. The Proposer and Seconder of the motion agree to condition that the
scheme provide a play area on the site. A Cllr ... view the full minutes text for item PL4.4 |
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Land to the South of The Lane, Barsby Minutes: Applicant: Mr and Ms Featherstone and Harvey Location: Land To The South Of The Lane, Barsby Proposal: Demolition of barns and erection of one two storey dwelling,
including access. The Case Officer (GBA)
stated that there had been one update to the report, and stated that a letter
has been received from Cllr Janet Simpson, expressing her views on the application. Jenny Hurst, on behalf of
the Parish Council, was invited to speak and stated that:
Councillors had no
questions for Cllr Hurst. Stella Harvey, the
applicant, was invited to speak and stated that:
A Cllr sought
clarification on what would happen to current house. Ms Harvey responded that
the current house would be sold. The Case Officer (GBA)
clarified that this is not an application for an agricultural workers dwelling.
The applicant had made a clear statement to that effect. The Chair opened up the
application for a debate. A Cllr stated that this is not needed to help the business, so
there is no justified need; so cannot support the application, and Barsby is an unsustainable location. A Cllr stated that this application is against policy, as there is
no justified need. A Cllr stated that this is an application for a farm, but it is
not an agricultural application so this makes little sense. A Cllr suggested that another application can be submitted for an
agricultural workers dwelling, or that shows the local need for the scheme. Cllr Holmes Proposed to defer the application - to analyse if the
scheme was needed or had an agricultural tie. The Chair commented that this motion would have to be for a
refusal – the motion fails. Cllr Faulkner Proposed to
refuse the application. Cllr Cumbers Seconded the
motion to refuse. A Vote was taken on the motion
to refuse. 9 Members supported the motion. 0 Members voted against the
motion. 1 Member abstained from the
vote. DETERMINATION: REFUSED, for the
following reasons: 1. The dwelling hereby proposed is considered to be located in an unsustainable location. Barsby as a village lacks many amenities that facilitates sustainable travel and therefore the proposed occupants are likely to rely on the private motor vehicle, which ... view the full minutes text for item PL4.5 |
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Holmwood, 33 Main Street, Kirby Bellars Minutes: Applicant: Mr And Mrs Alan Batten Location: Holmwood, 33 Main Street, Kirby Bellars Proposal: Proposed two bedroom single storey dwelling The Case Officer (GBA)
stated that there had been updates to the report, and stated that:
Stuart Machin, an
objector, was invited to speak and stated that:
A Cllr sought
clarification on the location of neighbouring houses on the plans. Alan Batten, the
applicant, was invited to speak and stated that:
Cllrs had no questions
for Mr Batten. The Case Officer (GBA)
stated that there were no further updates. The Chair opened up the
application for a debate. A Cllr queried about the
receipt of a petition in support of the application. The Case Officer (GBA)
clarified that MBC received a petition with 21 signatures in support of this
application. A Cllr stated that they
had sympathy with the applicant, and the there does need to be some development
within this village. A Cllr stated that the
scheme is not currently recommended for refusal under the Local Plan
conditions. The site may be over intensive with this scheme. Do not agree with
Clause 1 in the conditions in the recommendation for refusal. Assistant Director of
Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services (JW) stated that the new SS3 in the
Local Plan would enable development such as this, where there is a demonstrable
need. A Cllr argued that people
who work and are valued members of the community are very important, such as
the applicant. A Cllr stated that the
plot size seems very large for a two bed bungalow. A Cllr stated that this scheme may be over intensification of the site, but development is needed in this village. ... view the full minutes text for item PL4.6 |
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Village Green, High Street, Waltham On The Wolds Minutes: 18/00001/TPOMBC Applicant: Waltham On
The Wolds And Thorpe Arnold Parish Council Location: Village Green, High Street, Waltham On The
Wolds Proposal: Two Lawson
Cypress Trees This application was already deferred earlier in the meeting
due to the late hour and time constraints on the meeting. |
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Update report for application 16/00157/OUT – Land Adjacent to the Woodlands, Station Road, Old Dalby. Minutes: Applicant: Hofton & Son Ltd Location: Land Adjacent The Woodlands, Station Road, Old Dalby Proposal: Erection of up to 25 houses with all matters reserved except
access Applications and Advice
Manager (LP) briefed members on a report of the application, and a request for
a deed of variation to remove the affordable housing condition in the approved
application. A Cllr sought
clarification on the calculations, and questioned whether the figures in the
report are correct. Even with the deed of variation, the applicant will still
lose over half a million. A Cllr stated that the
applicant knew the policies and requirement when applying for the original
permission, and must now follow through and deliver. They should have done the
viability assessment at the start of the process, not after permission has
already been granted. The Legal Council
recommended that this be deferred to seek legal review. Cllr Higgins proposed to refuse the deed of variation. Cllr Holmes seconded the motion to refuse. A Cllr stated that they
agree with previous comments.
A Vote was held on the motion to refuse. 10 Members supported the motion. 0 Members voted against the motion. 0 Members abstained from the vote. DETERMINATION: REFUSED, because insufficient information has been presented to remove the Affordable Housing element of the Section 106 Agreement. |
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Performance Report Additional documents: Minutes: Performance Review This item was deferred until
the next meeting. |
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Urgent Business To consider any other items that the Chair
considers urgent Minutes: None |