To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 31 July 2025 (enclosed).

The minutes of the meeting held on 31 July, as circulated, were approved and signed as a correct record.

Considered – Report of the Senior Planning Officer 

24/0398/FUL

Residential development (Class C3) of 154 dwellings (accessed off Peers Way and Preston Way) with landscaping, open space, access works and associated infrastructure.

Land To The South Of Ratcliffe Drive, Peers Way And Preston Way Huncote Report Author:  Contact Details:  Rebekah Newman

Public Speaking

Pursuant to the Council’s Constitution Part 4, Section 8, in relation to public rights in participation in planning applications, the Chairman invited the following to give a three minute presentation in relation to the following application:-

·         Cllr. Maggie Wright – Ward Member

·         Cllr. Alec Knight – Parish Councillor

·         Chris Shaw – Objector

·         Rob Thorley – Applicant/Agent

DECISION

THAT APPLICATION 24/0398/FUL BE DEFERRED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 

The committee consider that justification is required from the Local Highways Authority to demonstrate why their original objection to the single access point from Daultry Road has been removed. They require information regarding the additional information and works produced to alter this stance.

The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 5:34pm to allow members of the public to withdraw from the Council Chamber. The Chairman reconvened the meeting at 5:39pm.

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Cllr. Richard Holdridge, having earlier declared an interest, left the meeting area before this item was considered and joined the public area.

Considered – Report of the Senior Planning Officer 

24/0734/FUL

Construction of a solar farm together with associated works, equipment and necessary infrastructure

Soars Lodge Farm, Foston Lane, Foston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5WP

Public Speaking

Pursuant to the Council’s Constitution Part 4, Section 8, in relation to public rights in participation in planning applications, the Chairman invited the following to give a three minute presentation in relation to the following application:-

·         Cllr. Adrian Clifford – Ward Member

·         Martin Smith – Countesthorpe Parish Council

·         Richard Holdridge – Trustee of St. Bartholomew’s Church and Trustee of Friends of Foston Church

·         Swara Shah – Applicant/Agent

DECISION

THAT APPLICATION 24/0734/FUL BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 106 OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT TO SECURE THE FOLLOWING:

·         S106 monitoring contributions - District and County Councils for including Biodiversity Net Gain

·         Habitat Management Monitoring Plan

·         On-site Biodiversity Net Gain Provision

·         Off-site Biodiversity Net Gain Provision

AND SUBJECT TO THE STATUTORY BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN CONDITION AND IMPOSITION OF CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE FOLLOWING:

1.    Statutory 3 year condition.

2.    Development to be built in accordance with approved plans and documents.

3.    Permission granted for a period of 40 years from first export of electricity and site decommissioned and restored after this period.

4.    Decommissioning Scheme to be submitted and approved no later than 39 years from the date of the first export  ...  view the full minutes text for item 85.