To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 7 September 2023 (enclosed).

The minutes of the meeting held on 7 September 2023, as circulated, were approved and signed as a correct record.

Considered – Report of the Principal Planning and Conservation Officer

19/0164/OUT

Mather Jamie Limited for the Drummond Estate and Inverock Ltd

Outline application for a commercial development consisting of the erection of x4 warehouse buildings with ancillary offices and gatehouses (Use Class B8) and x1 training and education centre (Use Class F1) including associated access off Leicester Lane

Land To The West Of St Johns (B4114), Enderby

Public Speaking

Pursuant to Part 4, Section 7 of the Council’s Constitution in relation to public rights of participation in planning applications, the Chairman allowed the following to give a 5 minute presentation:

·         Cllr. Cheryl Cashmore – Ward Member

·         Cllr. Hannah Gill – Ward Member

·         Alex Romankiw – Enderby Parish Council Member

·         Angel Dunnett – Objector

·         Simon Stanion – Applicant

The Chairman, Cllr. Lee Breckon proposed the recommendation to approve the application, which was seconded by Cllr. Mike Shirley.

Following the vote, the Chairman declared the motion had been lost.

Cllr. Bob Waterton proposed to overturn the officer’s recommendation and refuse the application, which was seconded by Cllr. Bev Welsh.

DECISION

THAT THE OFFICER RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE APPLICATION 19/0164/OUT BE OVERTURNED AND THAT THE APPLICATION BE REFUSED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

1.    The Highways report doesn’t satisfy Members in terms of highways impact.

2.    The proposal doesn’t meet current needs.

3.    The proposal is contrary to Policy CS10 of the Local Plan.

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Considered – Report of the Senior Planning Officer

23/0234/FUL

Euro Property Investments Limited

Erection of Use Class B2/B8/Class E unit with associated access and parking.

Land To The West Of Autoglass Ltd, Meridian North, Braunstone Town

DECISION

THAT APPLICATION 23/0234/FUL BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1.    Time limit.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Materials as specified.

4.    Landscaping to be carried out in accordance with approved plan and retained/replaced as necessary.

5.    Provision of surface water drainage scheme to be submitted and agreed prior to commencement.

6.    Provision of details of surface water management during construction to be submitted and agreed prior to commencement.

7.    Provision of details in relation to the long-term maintenance of the surface water drainage system to be submitted and agreed prior to commencement.

8.    The finished floor levels of the building hereby approved shall be constructed at a minimum of 300mm above existing ground levels and thereafter retained in perpetuity.

9.    Archaeological trial trenching in accordance with an agreed-upon Written Scheme of Investigation to be completed prior to commencement.

10. Details of boundary fencing and gate to be agreed prior to installation.

11. Details of bin store to agreed and provided prior to first occupation.

12. Provision of Construction Method Statement to be submitted and agreed prior to commencement.

13. Details of cycle storage to be agreed and provided prior to first occupation.

14. New access to be constructed in accordance with approved plans prior to first occupation/use of the building.

15. Provision of pedestrian visibility splays prior to first occupation/use of the building.

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