Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Steadman and Wood. 

Councillor Smedley was appointed as substitute for Councillor Steadman and Councillor Hewson was appointed for Councillor Wood.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 28 May 2020 – to follow

It was noted that the minutes of the last meeting held on 28 May 2020 would be presented to the next meeting.

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

Councillor Posnett declared a personal interest in any matters relating to the Leicestershire County Council due to her role as a County Councillor.

Application 19/01291/REM – Bypass Road, Asfordby

Councillor Browne declared a personal interest in this application as he worked for a national housing association that leased a small number of properties from East Midlands Housing.

Field OS6934, Bypass Road, Asfordby

The Assistant Director for Planning and Delivery addressed the Committee and provided a summary of the application. It was mentioned that there was tandem car parking on some plots and it was queried as to whether there was scope for a condition to redesign these to provide side by side parking, however it was noted any change could affect the drainage layout. Also the Homes England grant was time-limited to 1 August so any amendments to the scheme may not then enable the deadline to be met and funding could be threatened.

There was concern on construction traffic in relation to the proximity of the school. It was highlighted that the traffic management plan was not part of the reserved matters application. However there was a condition on the outline submission for the Council to approve the plan and the Ward Councillors and Parish Council could be consulted.

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 3 minute presentation:

·         Councillor Mal Sheldon, Asfordby Parish Council

In response to a Member question, Councillor Sheldon advised that he would prioritise drainage over tandem parking as there had been previous flooding issues in the area.

·         Simon Atha, Agent, Cerda

In response to a Member question, Mr Atha explained that the affordable housing mix had been determined following discussions with East Midlands Housing and Planning Officers and was based on local housing need, waiting lists etc. It was felt that shared ownership and affordable rent met these needs. Members felt there were other options such as starter homes and it was asked whether the affordable housing mix could be changed at this stage and Mr Atha responded that this would not be possible.

Regarding landscaping, Mr Atha advised that the landscaping plans went above and beyond in enhancing what was already on the site.

It was noted that flood risk was detailed in the report and had been addressed at outline stage.

The Democratic Services Manager reported that Ward Councillor Steve Carter had requested to speak since the meeting had started. The Chair was in favour of him speaking subject to the agreement of the other Ward Councillor to share the 3 minute allocation to the Ward Councillor(s). Ward Councillor Ronnie de Burle explained that he had booked to speak in advance and in accordance with the public speaking scheme and had prepared a speech that would take up the full 3 minutes allocation.

·         Councillor Ronnie de Burle, Ward Councillor spoke on the application

With regard to concern on construction traffic and the site management arrangements it was noted that there would be consultation with the Ward Councillors and Parish Councillors and this would take place outside of this meeting as was not part of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL12

2 Vaughan Avenue, Bottesford, NG13 0EF

The Planning Development Manager addressed the Committee and provided a summary of the application.

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 3 minute presentation:

·         Richard  Colchester, Objector

It was noted that the impact on the objector was accumulative with neighbouring developments. 

During discussion the following points were noted:

·         The application was felt to be ‘garden grabbing’ and not within the building line

·         The close proximity to the supermarket meant that customer parking would be an issue to the front of the property

·         The materials were too contemporary for the sixties style development and was in contrast to the existing street scene. The Planning Development Officer advised that materials were subject to condition 7 and samples would be requested

·         The development was too close to the neighbouring ‘host’ property and felt too small for the plot site

·         It was felt that refusal could be justified under Policy D1, the design not fitting the area

·         With regard to the building line, it was noted that Policy D1 allowed for the property to fit into its location and there was no exact rule on where this should be

·         It was felt that a 3 bed bungalow could bring at least 3 cars and there was not enough space for these on the site which could impact on roadside parking and this could contribute to restricting emergency access to the estate

·         There was a suggestion for a smaller proposal to be put forward

·         It was felt that the application be refused due to being out of character with the area, over development of the site under Policy D1 and deficiency in garden and parking provision.

Councillor Holmes proposed to refuse the application. Councillor Glancy seconded.

RESOLVED

That application 20/00306/FUL be REFUSED due to being out of character with the area, over development of the site under Policy D1 and deficiency in garden and parking provision.

(Unanimous)

The Committee to consider current national performance indicator outcomes related to the determination of planning applications for Quarter 4 (January to March 2020)

The Development Manager presented the Assistant Director for Planning and Delivery’s report which advised the Committee of current national performance indicator outcomes related to the determination of planning applications for Quarter 4 (January to April 2020). It also covered appeal results in the period concerned and section 106 agreements.

The team was congratulated for meeting its targets over the past year and the  Chair, Vice Chair and  Committee’s role in those achievements was also recognised.

By show of hands, the report was noted.

To consider any other items that the Chair considers urgent

There was no urgent business.