MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MONDAY 19 TH JANUARY PM BURBAGE MILLENNIUM HALL

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1 55 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MONDAY 19 TH JANUARY PM BURBAGE MILLENNIUM HALL Present: Cllr Mrs M Lynch (in the chair) Cllrs Mr S Deeming, Mr R Flemming, Mr P Hall, Mr K Lynch, Mr P Morris, Mr N Robinson & Mr H Wilkins. H Thomasson (Deputy Principal Officer) 8 Members of the public 144. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies had been received from Cllrs Mr J Moore & Mrs M Moore. Proposed by Cllr Mr Flemming, seconded by Cllr Mr Deeming it was RESOLVED all apologies be accepted MEMBERS DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest received from Members at this time MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD MONDAY 1 ST DECEMBER 2014 The minutes of the meeting, having been circulated to all Members, were considered. Proposed by Cllr Mr Flemming, seconded by Cllr Mr Morris it was RESOLVED the minutes of the meeting held Monday 1 st December 2014 be approved and signed by the Chairman PUBLIC QUESTIONS & COMMENTS As members of the public wanted to comment and ask questions relating to applications 14/01222/FUL and 14/01199/OUT the Chairman then moved a resolution to vary the order of business to allow the item relating to these applications as the next items: 148. REVIEW OF APPLICATION RECEIVED 14/01222/FUL Land Rear of 99 to 107 Lutterworth Road Erection of a dwelling and associated parking Members of the public were given the opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and comment on this application. Cllr Mr Lynch, as a member of the Borough Planning Committee, abstained from voting on this item. It was resolved to object to this application. The proposed development would have an unsatisfactory relationship with neighbouring properties that would be significantly detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the

2 occupiers of those properties, due to consideration of privacy, disturbance, and the overbearing effect it would cause is unacceptable. The proposed development would result in an incongruous and uncomplimentary form of development that would be contrary to the established linear character of the area, having no proper road frontage; contrary to Local Plan Policy BE1 (a) and paragraph 53 of the NPPF. Also please refer to Burbage Village Design Statement Guidance Note GN1 with regard to Plot Size; Building Siting and also Design Principles GN The use of the rear gardens for parking provision for No.103 and No.105 will leave a substandard and insufficient amenity space for these properties and will be detrimental to the character of the area and future occupiers. There are a number of highway concerns. The access road to the site serves 11 dwellings and provides access for farm and agricultural vehicles/machinery. The road surface is in a poor condition and is not maintained. The access/egress is onto the very busy Lutterworth where speeding and on street parking is a known problem and existing residents have difficulty entering and leaving via this narrow road with poor visibility. Any increase in traffic using this access would exacerbate the problems already experienced and will cause an unacceptable increase in levels of noise and disturbance to occupiers of neighbouring properties. The proposal would leave very limited manoeuvring facilities within the site for residents and visitors and the applicant has failed to demonstrate that an appropriate level of parking provision for the proposed four bedroomed dwelling and the lack of such facilities could lead to further vehicles being parked in the public highway which would not be in the interests of highway safety. The proposals are not aligned to principles or guidance set out in the LCC 6C s Design Guide, Part 3, Section DG14 Off Street Parking Standard; where 3 spaces should be allocated for a four bedroomed property; and is also contrary to Policy BE1 Criterion (g) of the adopted HBBC Local Plan. The proposal does not demonstrate a safe and convenient access and will have a considerable adverse impact on the amenities of nearby residents. Six members of the public left the meeting at this point /0119/OUT Land Rear of Woodbeech Kennels, 9 Woodgate Road Erections of a dwelling (outline access and appearance) Members of the public were given the opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and comment on this application. Cllr Mr Lynch, as a member of the Borough Planning Committee, abstained from voting on this item. After some discussion it was resolved to object to this application. The proposed development would have an unsatisfactory relationship with neighbouring properties that would be significantly detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the occupiers of those properties, due to

3 149. MATTERS ARISING consideration of vehicular activity, noise, disturbance, and the close proximity of the proposed dwelling to No.11 Woodgate Road would result in an unacceptable impact in terms of privacy and would be of an overbearing form which unduly impinges on the amenities enjoyed by the existing properties; contrary to Local Plan Policy BE1 (i) and the SPG on Residential Development. The proposed development would result in the over-development of the site due to factors including scale and mass, resulting in backland development in an incongruous and uncomplimentary form of development; contrary to Local Plan Policy BE1(a) and paragraphs 53 and 64 of the NPPF. Also please refer to Burbage Village Design Statement Guidance Note GN1 with regard to Plot Size; Building Siting and also Design Principles GN By virtue of its backland position the proposal represents an inappropriate form of development that fails to respect the character of the locality and is to the detriment of the setting. The garden area within the site is does not reflect the existing features in the area and will not ensure an adequate degree of amenity and privacy space is provided by the space between the buildings. The position of the first floor bedroom windows of the proposed property and those on the West elevation of No 11 would result in an unacceptable loss of privacy through overlooking; contrary to Policy BE1 (ii and iii) There are significant concerns with regard to highway and pedestrian safety. Woodgate Road is an un-adopted narrow road with a loose stone surface which has a steep gradient access onto the very busy Burbage Road. The access and egress is already dangerous and is considered unsuitable for any additional vehicle movements. Woodgate Road is a very popular route for members of the public to gain access to the SSSI Burbage Common and Woods and the locally recognised designated Woodgate NatureSpot. This is a pedestrian access only to these areas and parking is not permitted on Woodgate Road at any time. There are no footpaths on Woodgate Road, therefore any increase in vehicle movements will cause further significant risk to pedestrian safety. Please refer to Burbage Village Design Statement GN3 3.5, 3.6 & 3.7. Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council s Planning Committee are requested to undertake a site visit in connection with the proposals. 1 member of the public left the meeting at this point /01186/HOU 11 Greenmoor Road Proposed dormer to side and rear slope and single storey extension. HBBC have requested amended plans be submitted by the applicant APPLICATION HAVING RECEIVED CONSENT 14/00830/COND Land Off Three Pots Road - Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 13/00094/FUL for amendments to the external materials layout. 14/00909/COND Ordoona Bullfurlong Lane - Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 14/00332/FUL to amend the approved plans

4 58 14/00982/OUT 2 Lutterworth Road - Erection of a dwelling (outline - access only) 14/01040/HOU Two Hoots Barn Watling Street Farm Smockington Lane Wolvey - Single storey extension to create an indoor swimming pool 14/01063/HOU 68 Forresters Road - Extensions and alterations to dwelling 14/01107/HOU 1 Indigo Drive - Erection of detached garage 14/01122/HOU 16 St Catherine s Close - Extensions and alterations to dwelling 151. APPLICATIONS HAVING BEEN REFUSED 14/00771/FUL Pear Tree Farm, Watling Street - Erection of dwelling 152. APPLICATIONS HAVING BEEN WITHDRAWN 14/01108/FUL Land Rear Of Coach House Cottage, 1 Workhouse Lane Erection of 3 dwellings 14/01043/GDO Land to the East of Lutterworth Road Erection of an agricultural building 153. APPLICATION WHERE PRIOR APPROVAL HAS BEEN REFUSED 14/01200/HHGDO The Briary Bullfurlong Lane - Rear extension measuring metres in depth; metres in height to ridge; and metres to the eaves 154. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED 14/01121/FUL 28 Lutterworth Road Erection of a dwelling (Amended plans) After considering the revised scheme it was resolved to object to this application. The proposed development would have an unsatisfactory relationship with neighbouring properties that would be significantly detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the occupiers of those properties, due to consideration of privacy, disturbance, and the overbearing effect it would cause is unacceptable. The proposed development would result in the over-development of the site due to factors including scale and mass, resulting in tandem development in an incongruous and uncomplimentary form of development that would be contrary to the established linear character of the area; contrary to Local Plan Policy BE1 (a) and paragraphs 53 and 64 of the NPPF. Also please refer to Burbage Village Design Statement Guidance Note GN1 with regard to Plot Size; Building Siting and also Design Principles GN There are also a number of highways concerns. The access/egress onto the very busy Lutterworth Road, where speeding and on street parking is a known problem, would be extremely dangerous. Many properties on the opposite side of the road to the proposal site are of a terraced style having no off road parking facilities and the increased services provided by the local Spa shop, which now includes a Post Office and Subway food outlet, is already causing additional parking and congestion problems. The close proximity to a bad bend in the road and other road junctions, makes visibility for approaching vehicles poor and so poses a potentially serious risk to life, of both pedestrians and road users. The access road and turning area within the site are considered inadequate and does not provide safe and convenient access and will

5 have a considerable adverse impact on the amenities of nearby residents, particularly the occupiers of No.22 Lutterworth Road, who if this scheme is allowed, will be isolated and surrounded on three sides by an access road. It is felt that adequate visibility splays and parking provision have not been demonstrated in the amended scheme. The remaining rear garden area of No.28 Lutterworth Road is considered to be sub-standard and will leave insufficient amenity space for the size of property and detrimental to the character of the area and future occupiers. The separation of No28 s garden area with a shared pathway is a totally unacceptable arrangement. There appear to be inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the plans, with reference to the position of the new door access to the front elevation and the side elevations reflecting the demolition of part of the existing property, that need to be addressed. Members feel it is inappropriate to site a two storey dwelling at the rear of the existing dwellings and it would be totally out of keeping with the established area. The proposed development does not complement or enhance the character of the surrounding built form in relation to the roofscape, orientation and density of existing dwellings. Please refer to HBBC SPG design guidance for House Extensions and New Residential Development. Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council s Planning Committee are requested to undertake a site visit in connection with the proposals /01248/FUL 14/01189/OUT 14/01281/HOU Aston Oaks Sapcote Road Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new dwelling No Objections Sketchley Hill House Rugby Road Erection of 9 dwellings and associated roads, gardens, landscaping and car parking following demolition of existing property (outline - all matters reserved) A lengthy discussion took place. Whilst there are no objections to the principal of development of this site, the indicated access is considered unsuitable for the additional vehicle movements and any direct access onto Rugby Road would be dangerous and unacceptable. 21 Brockhurst Avenue Erection of two storey side and rear extension It was resolved to object to this application. The proposed development would have an unsatisfactory relationship with neighbouring properties that would be significantly detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the occupiers of those properties due to consideration of privacy, disturbance and the overbearing effect it would cause is unacceptable. As there are no detailed dimensions provided in the plans it was difficult to determine the physical size of the extension, however the indicated extended footprint area appears too large in relation to the existing dwelling. Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council s Planning Committee are requested to undertake a site visit in connection with the proposals.

6 ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM THE BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING AGENDA There were no items of interest for Burbage on the Borough Council Planning Agenda for the meeting that took place on Tuesday 7 th January The agenda for the next meeting to be held on Tuesday 3 rd February was not yet available WORKING PARTY MEETINGS Landscape and Wildlife Designation No further meetings had taken place. Members reiterated the importance of the work to be carried out by this working party and the need to move things forward. After some discussion, proposed by Cllr Mr Hall, seconded by Cllr Mr Robinson it was RESOLVED - Deputy Principal Officer to contact Cllr Mrs Hoelmer to thank her for all her hard work so far and ask if she is happy to continue as the working party convener. There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.39pm