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PL90

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Douglas, Illingworth, Steadman and Wood.

 

Councillor Hewson had been appointed as substitute for Councillor Wood.

PL91

Declarations of Interest pdf icon PDF 85 KB

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

Minutes:

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

 

Application 21/00899/FUL – Field 8695, Brooksby Road, Hoby

Councillor Browne advised that he would be representing his ward on this  application by making a representation to the Committee. He would therefore take no part in the debate nor vote on this item in accordance with the Council’s Procedure Rules.

 

Application 20/00397/OUT – Land at south of Grange Farm, Hose

Councillor Chandler confirmed that she was not acquainted with members of the Stroud family.

PL92

Schedule of Applications

PL93

Application 20/00397/OUT pdf icon PDF 818 KB

Land south of Grange Farm, Hose

Minutes:

Application:

20/00397/OUT

Location:

Land south of Grange Farm, Hose

Proposal:

To develop two pasture land fields for residential use

to accommodate up to 31 houses to be accessed by a

private road built to adopted standard

 

The Planning Officer (AC) addressed the Committee and provided a summary of the application and advised that the application was recommended for approval.

 

The Planning Officer responded to Member queries as follows:

 

·       There were 2 conditions relating to a noise assessment which Environmental Health had recommended

·       Surface water would go into an attenuation basin on the west of site and into a ditch and local water course south of site and the details would form part of the planning permission

·       Planning permission would secure attenuation by planning conditions 15 to 18 as well as the continued maintenance arrangement at the reserved matters stage

·       Up to 31 houses would be considered at reserved matters and the design SPD and the Neighbourhood Plan on design would be considered at that stage as well as the biodiversity and eco enhancements

·       There was a right of way but was not affected by this proposal, the developer was to upgrade the footway on Harby Lane to connect to the existing footway

·       There were no objections from Severn Trent Water and they would meet the supply requirements subject to the conditions recommended

·       The contributions requested by the Leicestershire County Council and NHS have been agreed and the £15k requested by the Parish Council for the village hall or the on-site play area was agreed as an either or situation and the play area had been agreed and condition 23 gave details of the play area

·       The internal road layout displayed was indicative at this stage and would be the subject of future discussion and was not part of this application

·       Materials for external use would be submitted before development commenced including windows, doors, tiles and bricks etc and the Parish Council would be consulted at the reserved matters stage on appearance, scale, and finer details to meet the SPD and Neighbourhood Plan design requirements

·       The Interim Assistant Director of Planning advised that engagement with Parish Councils would be through a workshop process at the reserved matters stage and the type of detail mentioned above would be teased out also with options considered at that point

·       Severn Trent Water had been consulted and they had provided detailed comments and there were recommended conditions for the applicant to discharge. They were the expert and had provided comments

 

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:

 

·       Helen Cheetham

Clawson, Hose & Harby Parish Council

 

·       David Bennett, Local resident

 

·       Nick Cooper / Maurice Fairhurst, HSSP, Architects

Mr Cooper responded to Member questions as follows:

·       The land to the west of the site had been retained by the landowner for agricultural use. This had been approved earlier

·       Drainage from the development would be  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL93

PL94

Application 20/01088/OUT pdf icon PDF 789 KB

66 Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray

Minutes:

Application:

20/01088/OUT

Location:

66 Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray

Proposal:

Demolition of bungalow and erection of apartment block to create 9 apartments outline application with all matters reserved

 

The Planning Officer (KC) addressed the Committee and provided a summary of the application which was to consider whether the principle of 9 apartments was acceptable on the site. The application was recommended for approval.

 

There were no public speakers.

 

The Planning Officer responded to Member queries as follows:

 

·       The indicative plan showed 12 car parking spaces, 1 space per unit and 3 visitor spaces. The guidance suggested 2 spaces per dwelling that were 3 bed units, however these were 1-2 bed units also where car parking ownership was low, then 1 space per unit was acceptable. It was also to be noted that this was a sustainable location with alternative travel options such as public transport, cycling and walking to the town centre

·       The number of units had been reduced from 15 to 9 and the footprint of the building reduced to allow for more amenity space and outdoor seating as previously requested by the Committee

 

During discussion the following points were noted:

 

·       The Ward Councillor had received a request for a sturdy fence between the proposal and the development

·       It was felt that 9 units was still too many

·       There was a concern at the limited amenity space and parking for residents and their visitors

·       There were concerns for the mental health of residents and the need for good amenity space, both private and communal

·       It was felt that the proposal was in conflict with Local Plan Policies D1 due to over intensive development of the site and IN2 giving rise to problems of amenity for future residents in relation to available amenity space in close juxtaposition with on-site collection and storage of recyclable and other waste 

·       It was considered that not enough thought had been put into the proposal on the design implications of the development on the health and well-being  of future residents  

 

Councillor Browne proposed that the application be refused due to being in conflict with Local Plan Policies D1 and IN2. Councillor Smith seconded the motion.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be REFUSED, contrary to the officer recommendation, due to being in conflict with Local Plan Policies D1 and IN2.

 

(Unanimous)

PL95

Application 21/00899/FUL pdf icon PDF 357 KB

Field 8695, Brooksby Road, Hoby

Minutes:

Application:

21/00899/FUL

Location:

Field OS8695, Brooksby Road, Hoby

Proposal:

Two Self-build dwellings and relocation of children's play area (resubmission of planning application ref 19/01113/FUL

 

(Councillor Browne declared his intention to speak as Ward Councillor and moved into the public gallery, took no part in the debate nor voted on this application.)

 

The Planning Officer (HW) addressed the Committee and provided a summary of the application and advised that the Neighbourhood Plan was permissive of small scale development of up 3 dwellings within Hoby and this took precedence over the Local Plan. The relocation of the play area was acceptable. Therefore the application was recommended for approval.

 

The Planning Officer responded to Member queries as follows:

 

·       There was a right of way on the site which was not currently used

·       The Inspector made the decision in April 2021

·       With regard to submission of materials this would take place prior to the development proceeding. The developer would provide details and samples which would be considered on site and the Ward Councillor and Parish Council would be notified, formal discharge of the condition would follow the consultation and may involve some negotiation

·       The right of way access had not been enacted in recent years and was not relevant to determination of the application. Should there be any query related to this access, this would be a private law matter

 

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:

 

·       Stuart Robinson

Hoby with Rotherby PC

Mr Robinson responded to Member questions as follows:

·         Independent Planning advice had been sought on the interpretation of the Neighbourhood Plan with regard to what constituted the edge of the village. In this case it was advised the proposal was outside of the village as there was a break between the village boundary and the site

·         The site flooded most years and suffered from sewage overflow. The play area would become waterlogged as it adjoined the flood plain and he considered this development would exacerbate the flooding problem

 

The Planning Officer (HW) explained that the Inspector’s report referred to the development being ‘within or on the edge’ and Officers had considered this proposal to be on the edge of the settlement of Hoby. It was accepted that it was not adjoining but it met the policy requirement.

 

·       John Coleman, resident

 

·       Councillor Ronan Browne, Ward Councillor

Councillor Browne responded to Member questions as follows:

·       The intention of Neighbourhood Plan policy 14 was for small affordable housing units

·       There was no identified need for this housing

 

During discussion the following points were noted:

 

·       It was felt that the design did not meet policy standards

·       The development did not meet climate change requirements in some of its use of materials such as the installation of wooden windows

·       The proposal did not have sympathy with its location being close to Brooksby

·       Members felt the play area added value but there  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL95

PL96

Application 15/01019/OUT- Deed of Variation pdf icon PDF 478 KB

Hecadeck Lane, Nether Broughton

Minutes:

Application:

15/01019/OUT- Deed of Variation

Location:

Hecadeck Lane, Nether Broughton

Proposal:

Request to vary Section 106 Agreement in relation to Planning Permission 15/01019/OUT

 

The Planning Officer (AC) addressed the Committee and provided a summary of the application and that it was recommended to approve the changes requested in the Deed of Variation.

 

There was mention of a footpath to the village however this was noted as not being required by the County Council and not part of this application. The proposed allocation by the developer of £50,000 therefore was outside the consideration of the requested Deed of Variation and a matter for the Parish Council and the developer to pursue separately.

 

Councillor Holmes proposed that the application be approved. There was no seconder at this point and the Solicitor advised that Councillor Holmes could remain in the meeting to hear the speaker and debate so long as she was not  pre-determined and retained an open mind.

 

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 Joe Orson, Ward Councillor

 

During discussion the following points were noted:

 

·       Members considered the change to the housing mix was acceptable and the affordable housing units were needed

·       The change in the housing mix was due to a policy amendment

 

Councillor Browne proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Chandler seconded the motion.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the request for a Deed of Variation be agreed.

 

(Unanimous)

 

REASONS

 

The proposed tenure mix would result in delivery of affordable housing of a type for which there is local need.

PL97

Urgent Business

To consider any other business that the Chair considers urgent

 

Minutes:

There was no urgent business.

 

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