Agenda and minutes

Cllr Posnett (VC) sent her apologies and was substituted by Cllr Wyatt

 

Cllr Holmes sent her apologies

 

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting 18^th October 2018

Minutes of the meeting held on 18^th October 2018

 

Approval of the minutes was proposed by Cllr Greenow and seconded by Cllr Glancy. It was unanimously agreed by the members present at the previous meeting that the Chair sign them as a true record.

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

Cllr Rhodes declared a personal interest in any item which precludes to Leicestershire County Council of which he is a member and he also declared a personal interest in item 5 of the agenda (PL53 of the minutes), 18/01204/CM - the Melton Mowbray Distributor Road, due to his position as a County Councillor and his involvement with the application.

The Red Lion, Grantham Road, Bottesford

Applicant:     Mr M Mitchell

 

Location:      The Red Lion, Grantham Road, Bottesford, NG13 0DF

 

Proposal:      17/01042/FUL - Change of use and alterations (including demolition of rear extension and erection of new single storey rear extension) of existing public house building to form 2 dwellings, and erection of 1(No.) 3- bedroom dwelling.

 

                        17/01043/LBC - Alterations (including demolition of rear extension and erection of new single storey rear extension) of existing public house building to form 2 dwellings, and erection of 1(No.) 3- bedroom dwelling.

 

The Chair advised Members that the above applications would be voted on separately at the end of all speakers and debates.

 

(a)       The Planning Officer (JL) stated that: The Red Lion, Bottesford – 17/01042/FUL

The application is for the change of use for the existing public house and construction of one additional dwelling on the car park.

Bottesford is a sustainable village, with a wide variety of different services and facilities in the village. Whilst the proposed development would result in the loss of the community facility, there are two other pubs within the village (and other licensed premises). There is an Asset of Community Value listing on the property and it is for the committee to consider how much weight they give to this as a material planning consideration.

The property is also Grade II Listed and located within the Conservation Area. The Committee are reminded of their duty under Sections 66 and 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and policy EN13 of the Melton Local Plan 2011-2036.

Late Representations

One late representation has been received for the application, which has been circulated round committee members. This raises concerns in relation to the applicant and their background. As stated in the report, the personal circumstances and background of the applicant is not a material planning consideration.

 

The Chair advised Members that more than one objector had requested to speak and asked if Members would suspend standing orders to allow this. Cllr Rhodes proposed to permit and Cllr Botterill seconded. A vote was taken and the Members voted unanimously to permit.

 

(b)       Cllrs Leigh Donger, on behalf of Bottesford Parish Council, was invited to speak and stated that:

·         Loss of an extremely important village asset.

·         Most important of the 3 pubs Bottesford due to its history.

·         Loss of heritage.

·         Support the efforts of the community to try and save it.

·         Most suited for families with a beer garden to front and rear along with a child’s play area.

·         Cramming more houses in to the centre of the village is unnecessary.

·         Suggestion to defer the decision for 6 months to enable the community to raise funds to buy it.

           

A Cllr noted that they had already had 6 months.

 

Cllr Donger responded that they had only just got team together so would like more time.

 

A Cllr asked why this was considered the more important of the 3 pubs.

 

Cllr Donger replied that it is due to its historical value.

 

A Cllr asked how  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL52.1

Grange Farm House, Harby Lane, Hose

Applicant:     Mr G Stroud

 

Location:      Grange Farm House, Harby Lane, Hose

 

Proposal:      Proposed Residential Development for 35 Houses.

 

(a) The Planning Officer (JL) stated that: Late Representations.

The NHS have been contacted in relation to their contribution request as it has not been demonstrated that the surgery is currently at capacity. No additional information has been provided in relation to this.

The Parish Council had also made a request for proportionate Section 106 contributions towards children’s play equipment for the Hose Park (new climbing frame £15000) and repairs to the Hose Village Hall car park. The specific amounts required have not been provided and there has been no background information provided to justify the request, as required under Regulation 122 of the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations.

An additional objection has been received from a local resident, which has been circulated round the committee. This raises concerns in relation to the timing of the consultation of the application, and that the applicant would be aware of this issue, and that this lacks integrity and openness. The objector considers that the process should be repeated. They have also stated that should permission be granted, since the consultation closed, there has been a fire at the village hall, rendering the hall unusable and that the developer should provide funding to reinstate the village hall, or ideally upgrade. There has not been a S106 request made in relation to the village hall from the Parish Council and further justification would be required (as mentioned previously in relation to the Parish Council comment).

The application is for outline permission with access only, for the development of 35 dwellings. This site is an allocated site in the Local Plan, but not in the Neighbourhood Plan.

 

(b)       Cllr Phillip Tillyard, on behalf of Clawson, Hose and Harby Parish Council, was invited to speak and stated that:

·         This is not included in Harby neighbourhood plan but it is in the local plan.

·         Major concern that it has presented itself as a detached community on the edge of the village.

·         Footpath should be enhanced and improved to help accessibility in the village.

·         Requested S106 for playground equipment and the carpark. Important to make a contribution towards these facilities. The play ground is currently in a distressed state due to wear and tear. Figures not submitted yet.

 

A Cllr asked how much they would need and what is reasonable amount.

 

Cllr Tlllyard responded that they would need £15,000 for a climbing frame and that they needed to use the formula but it was likely to be a modest figure of £1500 to £2000 for the contribution. It is usually done on the number of units as a proportion of the whole village.

 

The Chair noted that they should have submitted the figures ahead of tonight’s meeting.

 

The Planning Officer (JL) advised that they had provided the figure of £15,000 but not the calculation.

 

The Development Manager confirmed that the calculations for other developments have previously been calculated this way,  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL52.2

The Old Vicarage, 43 Church Lane, Long Clawson

Applicant:     Mr & Mrs P & E Connor

 

Location:      The Old Vicarage, 43 Church Lane, Long Clawson

 

Proposal:      Proposed erection of 1 no dwelling in the paddock area adjoining The Old Vicarage, (resubmission of withdrawn application 17/01472/FUL)

 

(a)       The Development Manager stated that: The application proposes the erection of one new dwelling which is a resubmission of the withdrawn application 17/01472/FUL.

The site lies within the conservation area and is located to the south of Church Lane forming part of the curtilage to the Old Vicarage which is Grade II listed.

The site has a gated access from Church Lane to the North which will form the proposed access to the dwelling with the proposal being in line with the adjacent property Number 55 Church Lane.

It is considered that the proposal could be accommodated within the site without having a detrimental impact on the character of the area, neighbouring properties or highway safety and subject to condition would not be harmful to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area or adversely affect the setting of any listed building.

As such the proposal is recommended for approval as per the report.

 

 

(b)       Cllr Phillip Tillyard, on behalf of Clawson, Hose and Harby Parish Council, was invited to speak and stated that:

·         SS3 of the local plan outlines the criteria.

·         Long Clawson has planning permission for 93 houses so 1 more won’t make much difference.

·         Concerns about the distance from the listed building. Impact will be considerable.

·         In a much valued conservation area.

·         This is a protected open view and it will spoil it.

·         Pay special regard to preserve listed buildings and their settings.

·         Large for just one building.

·         In the curtilage of a listed building.

 

(c)        Alan Kenyon, on behalf of the objectors, was invited to speak and stated that:

·         He lives in the property most affected by the development.

·         Close proximity to our home.

·         Happy with orientation and layout but it needs to be further away.

 

(d)       Nick Cooper, agent for the applicant, was invited to speak and stated that:

·         Discussed concerns with officer and conservation officer.

·         In accordance with policies.

·         Village is a suitable location for small scale developments.

·         No harmful impact. Views will still be allowed. The trees are a distinctive element of street scene and will be retained.

·         Design takes account of forms and mass.

·         There are no technical or policy issues.

·         Already seen approval on west side although it has not yet been implemented.

 

A Cllr asked for clarification of the exact separation distance.

 

Mr Cooper responded that it is 4 and ½ metres which is due to the habitat of the pond and the trees to retain within the site.

 

A Cllr questioned whether this separation complied with normal practice.

 

The Development Manager stated that it is not in the realms of SS3. SS1 and SS2 are the applicable Local Plan policies. It is not a protected open view or open area as defined and protected by the Neighbourhood Plan. With regards to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL52.3

Land to the North and East of Melton Mowbray

 

Report regarding the North and East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road

Cllr Rhodes left the meeting at 7.47pm due to his declaration of interest.

 

Report of the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning And Regulatory Services regarding the North and East Melton Mowbray distributor road.

 

The Chair advised Members that this has come to the planning committee as we are a consultee.

 

The Assistant Director for Strategic Planning And Regulatory Services noted that County are seeking our comments on this and Officers recommend to support it but Members could express concerns if they have any.

A Cllr asked for clarification of an NMU route.

 

The Assistant Director for Strategic Planning And Regulatory Services stated that it is Non Motorised Usage. It would cease to become a through route to Saxby Lane.

 

A Cllr asked for clarification that if they support it as a Member of the Planning Committee, would it have any impact on their ability to comment on the application at County.

 

The Solicitor to the Council advised that being part of this forum doesn’t stop a Cllr from representing their residents views

 

Cllr Greenow proposed to permit and Cllr Glancy seconded the proposal. A vote was taken. It was voted unanimous by the Members still present at the meeting.

 

DETERMINATION: Melton Borough Council support to the proposal, and to urge Leicestershire County Council to approve the application. 

 

To consider any other items that the Chair considers urgent

 

None