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Plans Committee - Thursday, 18th April, 2024 5.00 pm

April 18, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The council meeting focused on a planning application for a residential development, which included discussions on various community concerns such as the location of a substation and flood risk management. The committee ultimately approved the application with conditions.

Decision: Approval of Planning Application for Residential Development The application for 170 dwellings at Land East of Cossington Road was approved. Concerns were raised about the proximity of a substation to existing and proposed dwellings and potential health risks from electromagnetic fields. Additionally, issues regarding flood risk and drainage were discussed. The approval was contingent on conditions addressing these concerns, including a detailed drainage strategy to be approved before commencement. The decision implies a commitment to managing local concerns while advancing residential development.

Interesting Occurrence: The introduction of a new quarterly enforcement decisions report was a notable addition to the meeting. This report aims to enhance transparency regarding how the council handles planning enforcement, which could improve public understanding and trust in the council's processes.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorSandie Forrest
CouncillorSandie Forrest  Labour •  Loughborough Storer
Profile image for CouncillorJane Lennie
CouncillorJane Lennie  Labour •  Shepshed West
Profile image for CouncillorMark Charles
CouncillorMark Charles  Conservative •  Rothley Brook
Profile image for CouncillorRhys Cory-Lowsley
CouncillorRhys Cory-Lowsley  Labour •  Loughborough Southfields
Profile image for CouncillorHilary Fryer
CouncillorHilary Fryer  Conservative •  Barrow upon Soar
Profile image for CouncillorGeoff Lawrence
CouncillorGeoff Lawrence  Green Party •  Sileby & Seagrave
Profile image for CouncillorMark Lowe
CouncillorMark Lowe  Conservative •  Thurmaston
Profile image for CouncillorSarah Monk
CouncillorSarah Monk  Conservative •  Dishley Hathern & Thorpe Acre
Profile image for CouncillorDavid Northage
CouncillorDavid Northage  Mayor •  Conservative •  Shepshed West
Profile image for CouncillorChris O'Neill
CouncillorChris O'Neill  Green Party •  Wreake Valley
Profile image for CouncillorJulie Palmer
CouncillorJulie Palmer  Labour •  Birstall East & Wanlip
Profile image for CouncillorDavid Snartt
CouncillorDavid Snartt  Conservative •  Forest Bradgate
Profile image for CouncillorBirgitta Worrall
CouncillorBirgitta Worrall  Cabinet Lead Member for Planning •  Labour •  Loughborough Woodthorpe
Profile image for CouncillorSandra Woodward
CouncillorSandra Woodward  Green Party •  Wreake Valley
Jim Worley
Sherrie Grant
Susan Garbutt
Sarah Hallam
Rebecca Dobson

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