Venue: Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1GH
Contact: Development Control
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Cllr Posnett sent
her apologies and was substituted by Cllr Pearson. |
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Minutes To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes: Minutes
of the meeting held on Thursday 25th July 2019 are to be signed at
the next Planning Committee on Thursday 29th August 2019. |
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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 Pearson
declared that as a County Cllr he had an interest in 18/00359/OUT, as the
applicant is Leicestershire County Council. He did not intend to participate in
the debate or decision and would therefore leave the meeting. Cllr Illingworth
declared that for 18/00359/OUT he would be speaking in his role as Ward Cllr.
He asked for clarification from the Solicitor to the Council about speaking,
and was informed that he would not be able to take part in the vote. Cllr Steadman
declared an interest in 19/00186/FUL and stated that she would leave the
meeting for that application. Cllr Higgins
declared an interest in 18/01471/FUL and intended to speak in his role as Ward
Cllr. He stated that he would not be voting on the application. Cllr Holmes stated
that she had no interest in 18/00359/OUT and 18/00769/OUT but had an interest
in a nearby site, but was advised that her declaration was sufficient and could
still take part in the vote. |
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Schedule of Applications |
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Sysonby Farm, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray Minutes: Cllr Pearson left the meeting at 18:05. Applicant: Leicestershire
County Council Location: Sysonby
Farm, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray Proposal: Outline planning application for
demolition of all existing buildings and structures, and the erection of up to
290 Class C3 residential dwellings, local centre comprising of 200 m2 GEA for
Class A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 uses, up to 250 m2 GEA Class B1 business floor
space, Class D1 primary school, open space and associated infrastructure, with
all matters reserved except access. (a)
The Lead Planning Officer (SL) stated that: The
application seeks outline planning approval with access only for determination
at this stage, for up to 290 dwellings, a local centre with A1 to A5 uses and a
primary school. The site is allocated as part of the North Sustainable
Neighbourhood in the adopted Local Plan. It is being reported to committee due
to the strategic importance of the site. Following the committee site visits and the publication of the Officers
report, there are a number of updates. One further objection has been received, raising further objections to
those already made during the application process which have been responded to
in the officer’s report. This has been raised with some Members of the Council
directly, and also on the planning portal.
The objection relates to the previously refused applications on this
site and the neighbouring site to the east, references 14/00518/OUT and
14/00519/OUT. These applications were unanimously refused by the Planning
Committee in April 2015. At the time, Councillor Botterill seconded the motion to refuse, stating
that the bypass should be in place before proposals come in. Councillor Simpson
stated that there was no local plan and no bypass and that these things are
needed before this type of application is permitted. The Highways Officer at
the time concluded that there was significant harm to transport in the town,
and the harm outweighed the benefits of the development. Mr Palmer therefore
considers that the proposals should not be considered until the bypass is in
place and that consideration should be given to the previous reasons for
refusal in April 2015. Members will be aware that the Local Plan was adopted in October 2018.
The north and east Melton Mowbray distributor road was granted planning
permission in May this year and it is expected that construction will start mid
to late next year. As this application is in outline, it is not expected that a
significant number of dwellings could possibly be delivered before the
distributor road is substantially or totally completed. The proposal is
therefore considered acceptable in terms of the highways impact. In addition, Cllr Wilkinson has this week lodged comments regarding both this application and the neighbouring site promoted by Richborough Estates which is next on tonight’s agenda. Councillor Wilkinson is in favour of both applications, particularly in the light of Leicestershire County Council being awarded £4.4 million towards infrastructure costs for this application. He raises concerns that if the application is rejected the town could miss ... view the full minutes text for item PL116 |
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Land North of John Ferneley College, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray Minutes: Cllrs Pearson and Illingworth returned to the meeting at 18:57. Applicant: Richborough
Estates Ltd Location: Land North John Ferneley College, Scalford
Road, Melton Mowbray Proposal: Outline planning application for residential
development (Class C3), public open space, children's play facilities and
associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved except access to the site. (a)
The
Planning Officer (SL) stated that: This
application seeks outline planning approval with access only for determination
at this stage, for up to 400 dwellings, and 1.22 hectares of land to allow for
the expansion of John Ferneley College to allow up to a further 200 places. The
site is allocated as part of the North Sustainable Neighbourhood in the adopted
Local Plan. It is being reported to committee due to the strategic importance
of the site. Following
the committee site visits and the publication of the Officers report, there are
some updates to bring to Members attention. Following
additional consultation with the highway authority, an amended plan has been
submitted for the site access to ensure that the applicant is conditioned to
provide a footway / cycleway from their proposed access to where the existing
footway terminates at John Ferneley College. This will ensure that occupiers of
the development, should it be approved, will be able to walk or cycle safely to
where the existing footpath starts. Therefore, Members are requested to allow
officer’s the delegated powers to change the reference number of the plans in
the proposed condition 8 within the list of conditions. In
addition, Cllr Wilkinson has this week lodged comments regarding this
application, and the Sysonby Farm proposal on the neighbouring site which has
just been debated by Members. Councillor
Wilkinson is in favour of the application, however, given the ageing population
and struggle to retain young families Cllr Wilkinson is keen to ensure that
more housing is available to first time buyers. Melton’s housing needs study
outlined that the Council should have a target of 40% affordable homes given
the demographic projections, stating that the target should be 45% with the
introduction of starter homes. As
the Ward Councillor, Councillor Wilkinson would like to see the amount of
affordable homes raised to 17.5% from the 15% minimum within the policy. This
would be 70 homes in total. He proposes that 57% of these, i.e. 40 dwellings
would be for affordable rent, and 43%, i.e. 30 dwellings would be for
affordable home ownership. Within this, he would like to see a 50/50 split
between Starter Homes and discounted market sales, which would be sold at a 20%
discount from market value. Having recently bought his first home, he states that starter homes are substantially more appealing than shared ownership. Within this there needs to be a mix of two and three bedroom homes. Councillor Wilkinson does not believe that one bedroom houses are needed through affordable ownership this early in the life of the Local Plan. The Council has already approved a significant number of affordable rented and shared ownership properties on the ... view the full minutes text for item PL117 |
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57 Church Lane, Long Clawson Minutes: Applicant: Mr
Tom Fitzpatrick Location: Framland Lodge,
57 Church Lane, Long Clawson, Melton Mowbray Proposal: To rebuild and improve the old barn at Framland Lodge, to provide facilities for a small cookery
school and chef's table. 19:17
– Cllr Steadman left the meeting. (a)
The Planning Officer (SL) stated that: This
application seeks full planning permission for the re-building of an existing
block built barn to provide a 2 storey building to form a cookery school and
chef’s table. The site is within the
residential curtilage of Framland Lodge, and within
the Conservation Area for Long Clawson. The existing building forms the
boundary with St Remigius Church, a Grade II* listed
building. The
application is presented to committee for determination due to the number of
representations received. Since
the site visits on Monday, the applicant has confirmed that he does not own the
property, and it is owned by his mother. Consequently he has now completed the
correct certificate to accompany the planning application which is available to
view on the file. In
the last couple of days Members have been approached by various parties
regarding increased car parking provision, further restrictions to the hours
and days of operation, and the extraction for the kitchen. If Members consider
that these issues are justified there is scope for further or altered
conditions to those which are included within the Officers report at Appendix
C. At this time officers do not consider that this will be necessary to
mitigate the impact of the development. In regards to car parking, it is highly
unlikely that those attending the cookery school or chef’s table will attend on
their own. These activities are
sociable, and the six to eight car parking spaces are considered sufficient to
meet demand, bearing in mind the condition ensures that no more than 8
attendees will be present at any time. In addition, the highway authority has
no objection to occasional parking in the highway if required. The
neighbourhood plan only sets specific parking standards for residential
developments at policy T4. This application is not for residential development.
In terms of the hours of opening and operation, this has been considered and
the hours as set out in the application form are considered reasonable. These
are 10am to 11pm Monday to Saturday, however it is considered unlikely that
these hours would be used fully. In regards to the extraction, the environmental health officer advises that the development is relatively modest, artisan in nature, serving high quality food with limited cooking facilities and relatively short operation times. The proposed set-up should offer good dilution and dispersion of odours, and it would be onerous to require the applicant to install significant extraction infrastructure at this stage. However, the officer has advised that in the interests of good planning, that the applicants in liaison with their kitchen engineers, design the kitchen in such a manner that will allow for easy retrofitting of noise and odour abatement equipment if it becomes necessary at a ... view the full minutes text for item PL118 |
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3 Main Street, Burrough on the Hill Minutes: Applicant: Mr
& Mrs Thomas Allen Location: Top
View, 3 Main Street, 3 Main Street, Burrough on the
Hill Proposal: Proposed part demolition and creation of
three detached dwellings. (a) The Assistant
Director for Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services (JW) stated that: ·
With regards to the application itself, there
is nothing new to report. ·
Wished to explain the plans to Members again
and clarify questions arising at the site inspection regarding building
proximity and height. ·
The application does not meet the terms of
SS3 and recommended for refusal. (b) Cllr
Fynn, on behalf of Somerby Parish Council, was
invited to speak and stated that: ·
There is a proven need for smaller low cost
units, something that this won’t provide. If units are sold at a later date,
they will be way above what is affordable. ·
The part of the village is single storey
dwellings. There have been letters of objections opposing the 2 storeys. This
will be intrusive in a Conservation Area. ·
There is a minimal bus service and access
will require a vehicle. ·
Concerned about the view to and from Burrough on the Hill. The heritage should be valued. (c) Mr Molyneux, an objector, was invited to speak and stated
that: ·
The application does not meet the proven
local need and does not comply with the Neighbourhood Plan. ·
The Conservation Area is a small hamlet with
limited infrastructure. It is an unsustainable village. ·
The privacy of the adjacent bungalows at Top
View would be affected and the site would become overdeveloped for a rural
Conservation Area environment. ·
The two plots sitting on the ridge would have
an impact on the landscape with the addition of the extra floor. Recent
development demonstrated this. ·
Concerned about access being a single width
drive from a B road on a sharp right angled bend. (d) Mr
Allen, the Applicant, was invited to speak and stated that: ·
He intends to downsize to look after family. ·
1 unit would be sold to make the project
viable. Large plot can facilitate this. ·
Only issues are sustainability. Since
application there as been a Draft Neighbourhood Plan sent out for consultation. ·
Policy HR4 of the Draft Neighbourhood Plan
singles out the need for 2 bedroom dwellings suitable for elderly/disabled
people. The site is supporting this increased need. ·
Submitted letters of intent. ·
Promotes sustainability, as the village is
not growing/thriving due to lack of development and support. (e) Cllr
Higgins, the Ward Cllr, was invited to speak and stated that: ·
Wished to represent both the objectors and
the applicant. Both have put forward a case for judgement. ·
Smaller houses are needed within the ward. ·
17 objections largely from the Village. ·
Doesn’t agree with the extra bungalow as it
will affect the neighbour. There is no need for the 3rd bungalow but
understands the personal circumstances. 20:25 – Cllr Higgins left the discussion. The Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services gave merit to the application; however it wasn’t all the way there. He stated that the ... view the full minutes text for item PL119 |
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21 Baggrave End, Barsby Minutes: Applicant: Mr
Cassa Miller Location: Penlan, 21 Baggrave End, Barsby Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling, erection
of a replacement dwelling, demolition of outbuildings/farm buildings and
erection of three dwellings, alterations to access, provision of parking and
associated works. (a)
The Development Manager was invited to speak
and stated that: The application
seeks full planning permission for the demolition of the existing dwelling
house known as Penlan
and its replacement with a new 3 bed house (plot 4), the demolition of
existing outbuildings/farm buildings to the rear, and the erection of three
further houses (two further 3 bed‘s and one 4 bed) on land to the rear which
are proposed in a linear form behind the frontage dwelling at Plot 4 on rising
land currently occupied by a range of derelict farmyard buildings that are to
be demolished. The proposal is
located within Barsby which is identified as a Rural
Settlement in the Local Plan and therefore should be assessed in accordance
with Policy SS3.During the life of the application, the applicant has submitted
additional information which they feel demonstrates the need as set out within
Policy SS3, this information is all within the committee report but makes
reference to a Housing Needs Survey in the Parish conducted in February 2017
this was part of a group of surveys which also covered Gaddesby and Ashby Folville. Additional
information has been submitted setting out the respondents who have identified
a need for housing in Barsby and the agent has stated
that the survey work has demonstrated that there is a proven local need for
more than 3 x 3 or 4 bedroom houses in Barsby. The
test to comply with Policy SS3 is set high to reflect the limited number of
dwellings that are to be provided under this policy and to ensure new dwellings
in such villages are approved only when they meet a proven, local need. As such
a convincing case to justify the proposal has not been made in order to comply
with the strict criteria of Policy SS3 as the survey returns referred to, are
not specific to the localised area and refer to the Parish, which includes
Gaddesby where there may be several sites available to meet housing need and
significant housing allocation approximately 34 have been provided, and the requests for new housing in Barsby are more reflecting of a personal desire to live in this village
which could be termed as market demand rather than proven need and therefore
refusal is recommended due to the proposal not meeting an identified proven
local need and being contrary to Policy SS3 of the Melton Local Plan. Concern is also
raised with regard to the form and scale of the proposal which is considered to
be over intensive and would be typically urban in nature and out of character
with the rural village location. Therefore the proposal is also recommended for
refusal due to the conflict with Policy D1 of the Melton Local Plan. |
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36 Greaves Avenue, Melton Mowbray Minutes: Cllr Higgins declared
an interest in the following application and therefore would not be taking
part. Applicant: Mr
Graham Bradley Location: 26
Greaves Avenue, Melton Mowbray Proposal: Proposed
rear extension to dwelling (a)
The Development Manager was invited to speak
and stated that: The proposal is a
householder application for the erection of a single storey rear extension to
dwelling, the proposal is before you as the applicant is Melton Borough
Council. The proposal would
provide 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom to the ground floor, to provide
adaption for a carer internally. The development is
considered to be subservient to the host dwelling and sympathetic to the
character of the area, having no detrimental impact on either the street scene
or the amenity of neighbouring occupants, and therefore recommended for
approval subject to conditions. Cllr Faulkner stated that as the Ward Cllr,
he had not been asked to make any points, and was happy to propose to permit. Cllr Steadman seconded the proposal. A Cllr queried what
it meant if money was spent on the property in terms of the house being bought. A Cllr stated they
had sought clarification but this would not impact the decision. A Cllr queried
funding. The Assistant
Director for Strategic Planning and Regulatory Services stated that this was
not applicable in this case. A vote was taken. 10 Members voted to permit. Cllr Higgins abstained from the vote. Decision: PERMIT, subject to conditions as
set out in the report REASON: By reason of siting and design and
mass, would result in a development that would appear subservient to the host
dwelling and be sympathetic to the character of the area, thus having no
detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the site and the street scene. Proposed materials would ensure the
development respects the existing dwelling and wider character of the
area. The proposed development would
therefore accord to Policy D1 of the Melton Local Plan and the overall aims of
the National Planning Policy Framework 2019. |
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Urgent Business To consider any other items that the Chair
considers urgent Minutes: None |