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Before the meeting started a minutes silence was observed in memory of His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip, following his passing on Friday, 9 April 2021.

 

64.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor D Harrison.

 

65.

Declaration of Interests

Under the Code of Conduct members are reminded that in declaring disclosable interests you should make clear the nature of that interest and whether it is pecuniary or non-pecuniary.

Minutes:

In accordance with the Code of Conduct, Members declared the following interests:

 

Councillor D Bigby declared a pecuniary interest in item A1, application number 19/02453/FULM, as Ward Member. He would speak to the item and then leave the meeting and take no further part in the consideration of or voting on the item.

 

Councillor J Hoult declared a pecuniary interest in item A1, application number 19/02453/FULM, as the Chairman of Ashby Town Council Planning Committee, who had objected to the application, and as the adjoining Ward Member He would leave the meeting for the consideration of the item.

 

Members declared that they had been lobbied without influence in respect of the following applications but had come to the meeting with an open mind.

 

Item A1, application number 19/02453/FULM

 

Councillors J Hoult and J Legrys

 

Item A2, application number 20/01638/REMM

 

Councillor J Hoult

 

Item A3, application number 20/02028/REM

 

Councillors J Hoult and J Legrys

 

 

66.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 216 KB

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2021

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2021.

 

It was moved by Councillor J Legrys, seconded by Councillor J Hoult and by affirmation of the meeting it was

 

RESOLVED THAT:

 

The minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2021 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

 

67.

Planning Applications and Other Matters pdf icon PDF 123 KB

Report of the Head of Planning and Infrastructure.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Planning and Infrastructure, as amended by the update sheet circulated at the meeting.

 

 

68.

19/02453/FULM: Demolition of existing care home and redevelopment of site to erect a new secure residential institution care facility (use class C2A secure hospital) with parking pdf icon PDF 287 KB

Loudoun House Ridgway Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2PJ

Minutes:

Having declared a pecuniary interest in the item, Councillor J Hoult left the meeting for the consideration of the item and the voting thereon. Councillor S Sheahan joined the meeting as a substitute for Councillor D Bigby, who would address the committee as Ward Member and then leave the meeting.

 

The Senior Planning Officer presented the report to members.

 

Councillor G Jones, on behalf of Ashby Town Council, addressed the committee highlighting that the Town Council had objected to the application and had spoken to the applicant to express their concerns that included the location of the site, that there was no local police station and that, having promised to share several documents and management policies for the site with the Town Council, this had not been done due to data protection issues. It was felt that there had been a lack of correspondence from the applicant to alleviate the concerns. Concerns were also raised over the possible change of use to the site once the permission had been given.

 

Mr T Jones, objector, addressed the committee highlighting that the need for the type of facility was respected however, the concerns raised by the residents were primarily around the location of the proposed development. He highlighted that the site was to be a secure facility, but drew attention to the number of patients that escape from the type of facility and as it was secure there must be a safety risk to the local residents. He noted the fear of crime and safety that was felt by the neighbouring residents. He expressed concerns over the lack of reassurance from the applicant on the security of the site and noted the large number of residents that had objected to the application.

 

Councillor D Bigby, Ward Member, addressed the committee highlighting that it was an emotive application and the overwhelming view was that the location was not appropriate for the facility due to the proximity to a large housing estate and primary school. He noted that no local need was evident and felt that the application should be refused as it was contrary to NPPF paragraphs 91 and 127, and the fear of crime would undermine the quality of life and community cohesion on the neighbouring housing estate. He also advised that the application was contrary to Local Plan policy D2 as the proposed development would be overbearing for the local area.

 

Having declared a pecuniary interest in the item, Councillor D Bigby then left the meeting for the consideration of the item and the voting thereon.

 

In determining the application, members had regard to the fact that the facility would require approval from the CQC, that both the District and County Councils’ safeguarding teams, along with the police raised no issues with the type of facility that was been applied for. Members also noted the additional recommended conditions that were detailed with in the update sheet

 

Some members expressed concerns over the location, design size and safety of the development in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 68.

Recorded Vote
TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
Motion to permit the application in line with the officer’s recommendation, as amended in the update sheet Motion Carried
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  • 69.

    20/01638/REMM: Reserved matters approval (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) (outline planning permission 13/00956/OUTM) for enabling works associated with Phases B1, B2, B3, the proposed local centre and primary school, including the demolition of existing buildings; regrading of land; installation of the Beveridge Lane Gateway roundabout; installation of vehicular and footbridge crossings; installation of temporary haul roads; installation of surface and foul water drainage infrastructure; landscaping; and diversion of public Rights of Way pdf icon PDF 418 KB

    Beveridge Lane Coalville Leicestershire LE67 1TB

    Minutes:

    The Principal Planning Officer presented the report to members.

     

    Ms C Biddle, applicant, addressed the committee highlighting that approval of the application was required to enable earthworks to be undertaken in preparation for the second phase of their development, which would include two residential sites, the village centre and the primary school site. It was noted that a habitat mitigation area would be formed including extensive tree and hedgerow planting, that the application would provide land to meet the Council’s housing needs and that there were no objections to the application.

     

    In determining the application, some members expressed concerns over the design of the roundabout and the approach to it along Beveridge Lane, along with the provision of footpaths. Concerns were also expressed over the environmental impact the increased traffic would have on the area.

     

    A motion to permit the application in line with the officer’s recommendation was moved by Councillor J Hoult and seconded by Councillor R Ashman.

     

    The Chairman put the motion to the vote. A recorded vote being required, the voting was as detailed below.

     

    RESOLVED THAT:

    The application be permitted in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Infrastructure.

     

     

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    Motion to permit the application in line with the officer’s recommendation Motion Carried
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  • 70.

    20/02028/REM: Provision of Locally Equipped Areas of Play (LEAPs) within Phases A1 and A2, and landscaping along the boundary of Phase A2 with the railway line (reserved matters to outline planning permission ref. 13/00956/OUTM) pdf icon PDF 359 KB

    Phase 1A Grange Road Hugglescote Leicestershire LE67 2HN

    Minutes:

    The Principal Planning Officer presented the report to members.

     

    Councillor R Johnson, Ward Member, addressed the committee highlighting that it was pleasing to see that the play areas were being considered before housing was built however, there appeared to have been little consideration given to equipment for older children. He expressed concerns over the use of bark and felt a bonded surface would be safer and better value for money in the long term.

     

    In determining the application, members expressed concerns over the use of bark for the surfacing of the play area and felt that an added condition stipulating the use of rubber matting which would be more suitable. They also expressed concerns over the lack of play provision for children with disabilities and older children.

     

    A motion to permit the application in line with the officer’s recommendation, subject to the additional condition in relation to the use of rubber mating being used and a note to the applicant in relation to the consideration of play provision for children with disabilities being included, was moved by Councillor J Legrys and seconded by Councillor R Ashman.

     

    The Chairman put the motion to the vote. A recorded vote being required, the voting was as detailed below.

     

    RESOLVED THAT:

     

    The application be permitted in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Infrastructure, subject to the additional condition in relation to the use of rubber matting being used and a note to the applicant in relation to the consideration of play provision for children with disabilities being included.

     

    The meeting closed at 7.55pm.

     

    Recorded Vote
    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    Motion to permit the application in line with the officer’s recommendation, subject to the additional condition in relation to the use of rubber mating being used and a note to the applicant in relation to the consideration of play provision for children with disabilities being included Motion Carried
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