18 student studios at 45 Park Road, Loughborough

“The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of 2 buildings to provide purpose-built student accommodation. Planning permission was granted under P/23/2266/2 for a similar development and one of the buildings is substantially complete (Block 1). The proposal seeks to extend the length of block 2 in it’s east- west dimension by approximately 6m. to provide 2 additional studios in the second building (Block 2).”

“The site is located on the south side of Park Road with direct shared access to that street adjacent to No.45 Park Road (now subdivided into flats). The site is within the Loughborough Victoria Street Conservation Area and includes several large trees with a large pine within the rear garden of No. Park Road. Levels within the site decrease to the south such that Block 1 has a partially subterranean ground floor. Boundaries to the site include brick walls and fencing.”

“The most important policies to consider in the determination of this application are set out above and are considered to be up-to-date following the recent adoption of the Local Plan. Furthermore, the Council is able to demonstrate in excess of a 5 year housing land supply. Accordingly, the provisions of Paragraph 11(d) of the NPPF are not engaged. The development is considered to be sustainably located and is acceptable in principle.”

“Recommendation That planning permission be granted subject to the imposition of the following draft conditions and reasons and that the Head of Planning and Growth, in consultation with the Chair of the Plans Committee for amendments to the conditions and reasons, be given delegated authority to determine the final detail of planning conditions: Recommended conditions: 1.”

“Charnwood Biodiversity No objection subject to the applicant securing an additional 0.27 habitat units as offsite compensation. Charnwood Community Safety Comment - recommends there is sufficient off-road parking provided. We should ensure bin stores should be large enough. Soundproofing should be provided to minimise noise disruption to neighbours and other students. The cycle store should be secure and lit to reduce cycle theft.”

“Charnwood Environmental Health Officer No objection Charnwood Housing No comments received Charnwood Landscape Officer No objection – recommends the imposition of a planning condition requiring a landscape management plan to be submitted and then the development subsequently maintained in accordance with the management plan.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the imposition of the conditions and reasons as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth and that the Head of Planning and Growth, in consultation with the Chair of the Plans Committee for amendments to the conditions and reasons, be given delegated authority to determine the final detail of the planning conditions.”