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Plans Committee - Thursday, 21st March, 2024 5.00 pm

March 21, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting or read trancript
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Summary

The council meeting focused on reviewing and deciding on several planning applications, with significant community interest and participation evident through various representations. The committee addressed each application, considering the implications on local development, community welfare, and regulatory compliance.

  1. Land Adjacent to One London Lane, Wimeswold:

    • Decision: Approved.
    • Discussion: The application proposed residential development outside the current development limits, which typically would be restricted. However, due to limited weight given to the existing policy and the need for additional housing, approval was recommended by officers and agreed by the committee.
    • Implications: This decision supports the council's objective to meet housing land requirements despite conflicting with some local development policies.
  2. 10 Polyantha Square, East Goscote:

    • Decision: Approved with conditions.
    • Discussion: The application to change a dwelling into a children’s care home faced strong community opposition due to concerns about increased traffic, noise, and disruption. However, planning officers found no substantial evidence that the change would significantly impact residential amenity or traffic conditions more than a typical dwelling would.
    • Implications: Approval, contingent on a property management plan, indicates the council's support for residential care facilities, provided they do not demonstrably impact neighborhood amenity.
  3. 18 Barrow Road, Sileby:

    • Decision: Refused.
    • Discussion: This retrospective application for converting a dwelling into a care facility for children was met with significant neighbor complaints about noise, disruption, and safety due to shared access. The council found the site unsuitable for the proposed use, particularly concerning the safety and management of shared spaces.
    • Implications: The refusal underscores the council's stance on ensuring that care facilities are appropriately located and do not adversely affect the living conditions of adjoining properties.

Interesting Event:

  • The meeting highlighted the council's careful consideration of community feedback and legal frameworks, balancing development needs with residents' quality of life. The refusal of the Barrow Road application, despite it being a retrospective application where operations were already ongoing, was particularly notable, emphasizing strict compliance with planning regulations and community welfare.

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 CouncillorJenny Bokor
CouncillorJenny Bokor  Leader of Conservative Group •  Conservative •  The Wolds
Profile image for CouncillorDavid Infield
CouncillorDavid Infield  Deputy Leader of the Green Party •  Green Party •  Syston
Richard Bennett
Sherrie Grant
Susan Garbutt
Deborah Liggins
Vicky Stone
Patrick Reid
Rebecca Dobson
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