Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 1 August 2024

The minutes of the meeting held on 1 August 2024 were approved as a true record.

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

 

Minute PL30 - Application 24/00134/FUL - Gardens rear of 249 to 251 Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray

 

Councillor Siggy Atherton declared a potential for a perception of bias due to previous discussions and involvement on this application and therefore would leave the meeting during its consideration.

East End Farm, Wrights Lane, Wymondham

Location : Land rear of East End Farm, Wrights Lane, Wymondham

Proposal : Conversion of remaining former agricultural barns into two single-storey dwellings and replacement of removed former agricultural Dutch barn with a new dwelling (Amended Description)

 

The Planning Officer (MK) addressed the committee and provided a summary of the application. Following the presentation, Members asked questions for clarification.

 

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 three minute presentation:

 

·         James Botterill, Agent, HSSP Architects

 

Councillor Browne proposed the recommendation in the report. Councillor Mason seconded the motion.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be approved subject to conditions as listed at section 10 of the report with an amendment to Conditions at 10.4 of the report which requests for details of the materials to be used for windows and doors to be submitted and approved in writing by the LPA.

 

(Unanimous)

 

REASONS

The reasons for approval were as outlined in the report.

Field OS 4930, Normanton Lane, Bottesford

Location: Field OS 4930 Normanton Lane, Bottesford

Proposal : Outline planning application for residential development of up to 215 dwellings, associated infrastructure and landscaping

 

The Planning Officer (RG) addressed the committee and provided a summary of the application. She advised that there had been 5 further objections received relating to infrastructure, highways impact, flood risk, impact to existing properties as well as a neutral comment regarding the limit of expansion to Bottesford all received as a result of the notification of the application coming to the Planning Committee, these raised no new issues that were not already covered in the report. The Parish Council had sent in a further letter of objection which related to flood risk, sequential testing, traffic and pedestrian access and housing density which were already covered in the report. A consultation response had also been received from National Highways that raised no objections to the proposal.

 

Following the presentation, Members asked questions for clarification.

 

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 three minute presentation:

 

·         Councillor Bob Bayman, Bottesford Parish Council

·         Bob Sparham, Objector, Bottesford Forum Residents Group

·         David Pendle, Agent, Marrons

 

(There was a 5 minute adjournment at 7.50 pm)

 

Councillor Browne proposed that the application be approved subject to the below:

 

(1)  Conditions detailed in section 10 of the report with an additional condition for the market housing mix to come forward in accordance with policy 10 of the Bottesford Neighbourhood Plan;

 

(2)  Entering of a s106 to secure

 

- Obligations detailed at paragraph 7.1.2 of the report plus the footbridge requirement

-  Open Space

- 14% affordable housing (tenure split to be agreed)

-  Late stage review mechanism

 

(3)  Discussions with the local Highway Authority to ascertain if an onsite bus stop could be provided by the developer;

 

(4)  Confirmation that the speed test undertaken at the junction of Long Hedge Lane and Nottingham Road has been undertaken in accordance with and meets the relevant Leicestershire County Council Highway Authority requirements for speed tests taken by hand held device to be agreed by the Chair (in consultation with the Vice Chair) of the Planning Committee.

 

Councillor Glancy seconded the motion.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be approved subject to:

 

(1)  Conditions detailed in section 10 of the report with an additional condition for the market housing mix to come forward in accordance with policy 10 of the Bottesford Neighbourhood Plan;

 

(2)  Entering of a s106 to secure

 

- Obligations detailed at paragraph 7.1.2 of the report plus the footbridge requirement

- Open Space

- 14% affordable housing (tenure split to be agreed)

- Late stage review mechanism

 

(3)  Discussions with the local Highway Authority to ascertain if an onsite bus stop could be provided by the developer;

 

(4)  Confirmation that the speed test undertaken at the junction of Long  Hedge Lane and Nottingham Road has been undertaken in accordance with and meets the relevant  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL29

249-251 Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray

Location : Gardens rear of 249 to 251 Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray

Proposal : Erection of 1no. dwelling with associated access from Chetwynd Drive

 

The Planning Officer (AS) addressed the committee and provided a summary of the application. Following the presentation, Members asked questions for clarification.

 

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 three minute presentation:

 

·         Graham Spencer, Local resident

·         David Homewood, Applicant

 

Councillor Gordon proposed that the application be refused due to being unacceptable on highway and safety issues under policy D1 and not being able to exit in forward gear and the development being overbearing with undue shadowing of neighbouring properties being contrary to policy D1 of the Local Plan. Councillor Cumbers seconded.

 

The motion failed at the vote being 4 for, 5 against, and 1 abstention.

 

Councillor Allnatt proposed that the application be deferred to enable more detail to be available on the height of the development; the impact of scale and mass in relation to neighbouring properties on Asfordby Road, Chetwnyd Drive and Riverside Road; clarification on number and dimensions of car parking spaces; to determine any observations of wildlife in the area.

 

Councillor Higgins seconded the motion.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the application be deferred to enable more detail to be available on the height of the development; the impact of scale and mass in relation to neighbouring properties on Asfordby Road, Chetwnyd Drive and Riverside Road; clarification on number and dimensions of car parking spaces; to determine any observations of wildlife in the area.

 

(8 for, 1 against, 1 abstention)

To consider any other business that the Chair considers urgent

 

There was no urgent business.