The Development Services and Enforcement Manager read out a statement in regard to a letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Planning Committee, received on 10 June 2026 from Leicestershire Police.

Leicestershire Police have written to the Chair of the Planning Committee yesterday (10^th June).  The letter refers to ongoing going discussions which have taken place between Officers and Leicestershire Police regarding police S106 requests.  It raises specific concerns in relation to the handling of Section 106 police requests for application 25/0810/OUT.

The Planning Committee report outlines that Officers only consider two elements of the police request (police vehicles and identification technology) to comply with the tests (CIL tests) outlined in the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations, i.e. that obligations must be:

• necessary to make the development acceptable in planning terms;
• directly related to the development; and
• fairly and reasonably related in scale and kind to the development.

Leicestershire Police, however, believe they have demonstrated that all five elements of their request meet the CIL tests, and are disappointed that only two elements are still being recommended for inclusion as part of the S106 Agreement.  Whilst it is acknowledged that the police have made revisions to their requests, Blaby District Council have, for the last two years only been including two elements (police vehicles and technology) in Section 106 Agreements.  This has been discussed and acknowledged with the Police team. In a recent appeal decision at Oak Road, Littlethorpe, the Planning Inspector also considered the police request and agreed to those two elements be included in the Section 106 Agreement.  The matter is also being considered by the Inspector as part of the Blaby Golf Club appeal.

Officers will be liaising further with the Police on these matters. However, it is the view of the Council that based on the planning judgement we have complied with the request from the police.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 30 April 2026 (enclosed).

The minutes of the meeting held on 30 April 2026, as circulated, were approved as a correct record.

Considered - Report of the Development Services Team Leader.

25/0532/FUL

Residential development of 115no. dwellings, with access, public open space and associated infrastructure. 

Land to the West of Springwell Lane, Whetstone.

Public Speaking 

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

• Nick Hodges – Objector

• Julia Mountford – Agent

It is acknowledged that no direct communication took place between Mr. Nick Hodges and the agents and applicant (Savill and Millers).

Considered - Report of the Senior Planning Officer.

25/0810/OUT

Outline planning application for the erection of up to 150no. residential dwellings. All matters reserved except for means of access.

Land To the East of Holt Way and Land to the South of Warwick Road, Littlethorpe, Leicestershire.

Public Speaking 

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

·       Carl Stott - Agent

Considered - Report of the Senior Planning Officer.

25/1080/RM

Reserved matters approval (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for the demolition of buildings and the erection of 145 new dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated infrastructure pursuant to outline planning application ref: 24/0615/OUT.

Land south of Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East

Public Speaking 

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

·       Sally Smith - Applicant

Considered - Report of the Senior Planning Officer.

25/0999/FUL

Erection of 47 dwellings with landscaping, open space, access works and associated infrastructure.

Land to North of Cemetery, Forest Road, Huncote

Public Speaking 

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

·       Mr Stuart Bacon – Huncote Parish Council Clerk

Considered - Report of the Development Services and Enforcement Manager.

26/0231/FUL

Retrospective change of use of land as a residential caravan site, comprising 10 Gypsy and Traveller pitches accommodating a total of 10 static caravans/mobile homes, installation of hardstanding, construction of earth bunding and installation of package sewage treatment plant

Land South Of Lychgate Lane, Aston Flamville LE10 3AQ