Venue: Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1GH
Contact: Development Control
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: None |
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To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting on Thursday 30th May 2019 Minutes: Minutes of the meeting held
on 30th May 2019 Approval of the minutes was
proposed by Cllr Faulkner and seconded by Cllr Posnett. It was unanimously
agreed that the Chair sign them as a true record. |
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Declarations of Interest PDF 50 KB Members to declare any
interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: Cllr Posnett declared an interest as a Leicestershire County
Councillor. Cllr Steadman stated that she knew the Applicant for
16/00810/OUT - Land Rear of 1 to 3 Hickling Lane, Long Clawson. She was also a member of the Neighbourhood
Plan team, and was a member of Long Clawson in Action. She would be also be
speaking on the application as Ward Cllr. She would therefore not take part in
the discussion and vote. Cllr Higgins stated that he did not have a pecuniary or
personal interest in application 18/01111/FUL - Field OS 2713 2100, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby, however he was aware that there
were suggestions that the land used to be under the ownership of the leader of
the council. Upon checking with officers it isn’t owned by a member of the
council but will abstain from the vote for transparency in his capacity as
Deputy Leader of the Council. |
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Schedule of Applications |
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Field OS 2713 2100, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby Minutes: Applicant: HSSP Architects Limited Location: Field
OS 2713 2100, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby Proposal: Residential
development on land off Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby
that currently benefits from 3 outline planning approvals – 16/00911/OUT,
16/00184/OUT, 17/00743/OUT (a) The Development Manager stated that: The application
before you is a full planning application for 36 dwellings; the application was
differed at last months planning committee in order to seek clarification of
issues regarding density, car parking and road safety, school places,
maintenance of hedgerows and ecology and dwelling heights and levels. Whilst no
amendments have been received from the agent, further clarification to points
has been made which include the following: With regards to
Density, the land subject to previous approval for 28 houses, currently still
has 28 houses proposed, the only changed is the additional 4 smaller properties
which have been added – 8 in an area that has permission for 4 on the south
part of the site. Plots 5, 6, 7 and 8
are 2.5 storeys in height and positioned to the North side of Longcliff Close and whereby there is a 27 metre separation,
the dwellings have roof lights and the agent has suggested that these can be
set above 1.7metres above Finished Floor Level so they are above eye level by
way of a condition, to prevent overlooking. The applicants have
commented that the additional 2.5 metre dwellings through the site have been
added to vary the streetscape. The eaves
line of the 2.5 storey dwelling is set just above the first floor windows which
in turn creates a room in the roof appearance. The applicants have
offered a reduction of the roof ridge to 9.2m above ground Finished Floor Level
(by adjusting the roof pitch) on the 2.5 storey dwellings on plots 5,6,7 &
8 if members considered this coupled with the separation distance of 27 metres
would make the scheme more acceptable. In terms of play
provision the site lies 420 metres to the play area next to the village hall
and 300 metres to the recreation ground, there is however 450m2 available space
on site for this should members wish to request this via a condition. In policy
terms this would satisfy the requirements of the policy and make up about ½ the
deficit of provision in the old Dalby ward. In terms of
highways, the car parking, design of driveways and garages are subject to condition
all complaint with LCC Highways who raise no objection to the proposal.
Concerns have been raised regarding parking arrangements, ‘tandem parking’, but
this accord with Highways’ standards and we have no statistical evidence to
show they lead to greater on street parking. In terms of ecology
the alterations to the layout and hedge have been necessary to provide a single
planning application that combine the 3 previous outline approvals and a more
rounded application that reads as one development. Members raised concern at the last committee with regards to a ditch the submitted drainage scheme ensures that storm water ... view the full minutes text for item PL98 |
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Land Rear of 1 to 3 Hickling Lane, Long Clawson. Minutes: Applicant: Hazleton Homes Location: Land
Rear of 1 To 3 Hickling Lane, Long Clawson Proposal: Outline
application for the erection of up to 31 dwellings with associated access, open
space and parking [Resubmission of 15/00833/OUT) (a) The Development Manager stated that: The application
before you is an outline planning application for up to 31 dwellings with only
access for consideration at this time. The application was considered at the
meeting of 4th December 2017 and was deferred to request
reconsideration of the location of the access with a suggestion for its
relocation onto Broughton Lane rather than Hickling Lane. The agents have
taken this suggestion on board and are now proposing a revised access point
from Broughton Lane, the details of its assessment are in the committee report,
the County Highway Authority have reviewed this detail and raise no objection
to the proposal although they have requested some further information which can
be secured by way of a condition. Revised Section 106
comments have not been received for the proposal so should members agree with
the approval of the application, Section 106 negotiations should be delegated
to officers to discuss and review with the agent. An important note
for members is the change of policy position since the deferral in 2017. At the time of the deferral the application
was considered against the 1999 Melton Local Plan which was out of date with
the Emerging Local Plan and the Neighbourhood Plan still in preparation at the
time. The development is
compliant with both the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan and allocated for
housing in both. There are no material
considerations that justify a departure from the Development Plan and the
application is therefore recommended for approval. (b) Marianne
Lumb, was invited to speak on behalf of the Applicant
and stated that: ·
Site
is owned by her family and land is ideal. ·
There
is a need in the village for appropriate housing. ·
Good
location, with easy access to Melton Mowbray, Leicester and Nottingham without
having to drive through the centre of the village. ·
Close
to amenities with good pedestrian access. ·
Small
development with a good mix of housing. ·
Ample
parking and space for amenities has been reserved. ·
Hedges
to be reduced for visibility splays. There is to be a new footpath, increasing
safety for pedestrians. ·
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Clawson Neighbourhood Plan and the Local Plan support development. A Cllr expressed concerns about the corner of a hedge
affecting the splay. They asked Ms Lumb whether this
had now been resolved. Ms Lumb stated that Highways are
happy. A Cllr stated they believed it had an impact on visibility. Ms Lumb stated that it was
compliant. A Cllr questioned whether the maintenance of the hedgerow is
to be included. Ms Lumb replied she believed so. A Cllr queried whether the family owned to field next to the
site to rectify the hedgerow. Ms Lumb stated that she believed
it was an allotment. (c) Cllr Melanie Steadman, the Ward Cllr, was invited to ... view the full minutes text for item PL99 |
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Urgent Business To consider any other items that the Chair
considers urgent Minutes: None |