72-bedroom care home at 245 Ratcliffe Road, Sileby

“This Outline application seeks permission for the demolition of a dwelling & incidental buildings (245 Ratcliffe Rd) and the erection of a 72-bedroom care home (Class C2). The proposed development also includes associated car parking, a substation, and the formation of access. At this Outline stage, approval is sought for the following matters: • Access…”

“A new vehicular/ pedestrian access would be created from Ratcliffe Road. The plan shows a 5.5-metre wide access road, 6m radii and a 2 metre wide footways on the northern side of the access point into the proposed site. The plans show 34no. parking spaces would be provided that includes 2no. disabled spaces and 4no. electric charging spaces. A total of 10no. cycle spaces are proposed (6no. short and 4no. long stay) on site.”

“The application site comprises a 0.69 hectares (approximate) rectangular shaped piece of land situated on the northeastern side of Ratcliffe Road, to the east of the settlement of Sileby. The main body of the north-western part of the site is set at a lower level than that of Ratcliffe Road as a result of its former brick work use. The site is bounded by mature trees and hedgerows along Ratcliffe Road arable fields, and residential properties.”

“The site is situated to the eastern side of Sileby, within open countryside and outside but adjacent to defined settlement limits as defined by the Local Plan Policies Map. It is also outside but adjacent to Limits to Development within Sileby Neighbourhood Plan, which boundary differs from the Local Plan Policies Map boundary as it excludes Phase II Peashill Farm development, which is located on the opposite side of Ratcliffe Road.”

“Application Site (245 Ratcliffe Road) Reference Description Decision & Date P/04/0574/2 Erection of pitched roofs on first floor dormer windows and ground floor outbuildings Granted subject to conditions 05/04/2004 P/78/1687/2 Lounge extension with bedroom over Granted subject to conditions 03/08/1978 P/78/2055/2 Stables Granted subject to conditions 07/09/1978 P/74/042/2 Garage and storm porch Granted subject to conditions 12/09/1974”

“Although the proposal gives rise to conflict with Policy C1, these harms are outweighed by the substantial benefits arising from the development. The proposal would make a significant contribution towards addressing an identified need for specialist accommodation within the Borough, helping to meet future residential care requirements and delivering wider housing benefits in accordance with the objectives of Policies H1 and H2 of the Local Plan.”

“No objections subject to conditions: • Surface water drainage scheme • Management of surface water during construction • Long term maintenance of surface water drainage system…”

“Charnwood Landscape Officer No objections subject to conditions: • Landscaping scheme • Landscape management plan • Protection of existing hedgerow and trees…”

“(i) authority be given to the Head of Planning and Growth and the Head of Legal and Electoral Service to enter into and seal an agreement under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure obligations and contributions, on terms to be finalised by the parties, as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth;”

“(ii) that subject to the completion of the S106 agreement, planning permission be granted conditionally, subject to the imposition of the planning conditions and reasons as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth and as amended in the Extras Report, Biodiversity Gain Plan condition 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…”