74-bed care home access at 5 And 7 Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicester

“The application seeks to vary condition 2 and 16, which relate to the approved plans and access, attached to planning application 23/0091/FUL. The original application permitted a singular point of access to the southern side of the site out onto the A50. Furthermore, The original arrangements for parking and drainage, together with the previously approved design in respect of the scheme’s overall footprint and building heights, are unchanged by this application.”

“The new access proposes to utilise the existing access points on site for the previous dwellinghouses instead of the previously approved singular access point. The proposal seeks to create an ‘in’ ‘out’ access with access into the site the eastern side of the A50 and egress to the western side of the A50. The access would create a horseshoeshaped access route that would sit behind the group of trees located at the front of the care home.”

“The site 1.1 The application site is located to the north side of Groby Road, which is located on the northwest side of Glenfield within the Principal Urban Area. The site comprises of the previous curtilages of No.’s 5 and 7 Groby Road residential dwellings, however, these have since been demolished as the permission has been implemented.”

“The site contains a large amount of established landscaping including mature trees which are located around the boundaries of the site and are covered by Blaby District Council (5 and 7 Groby Road) Tree Preservation Order, 2007. The site is located within Flood Zone 1 and is also identified as an ‘area of significant archaeological interest’ within the Leicestershire Historic Record.”

“Under application 23/0091/FUL a request for funding towards sustainable travel options for residents and employees was subsequently received from Leicestershire County Council. Furthermore, NHS England also requested a financial contribution towards medical practices within the locality that will serve the needs of this development.”

“Overall, the proposed development is in conformity with the Development Plan. The three dimensions of sustainable development have been considered (economic, social and environmental) as set out in the NPPF, and taking into account the adopted Development Plan considerations and all other material considerations your Officers are of the opinion that the proposal is acceptable, and accordingly it is recommended that planning permission is granted subject to the imposition…”

“Additional Representations 5.1 As part of the consultation process and in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (2020); adjacent residents were notified.”

“Site Access Arrangements • Mitigation tree planting not satisfactory • Drainage • Hedging not in the ownership of the developers • Harm to the character and appearance of the area • Risk of soil slippage • Highway safety concerns…”

“Whilst the removal of the two trees is regrettable, on balance, the site does benefit from significant tree coverage, specifically from a large cluster to the front boundary where the two trees are located. Therefore, the removal of these trees to facilitate the amended access is not considered to change the overall character and appearance of the area.”

“In regard to the amendments to the previously approved access it is considered to provide a minor betterment to the current and future residents of No. Groby Road, Glenfield given this amendment moves the principal access away from the boundary of this dwellinghouse. Furthermore, consideration has been given to the current and future occupants of 9 Groby Road, given the access is to the utilise the existing access of No.”

“That the application be approved in line with conditions and reasons outlined in the report and subject to a Section 106 Agreement, the applicant entered into pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act to secure the following developer contributions (as previously secured under application 23/0091/FUL), which applies in full force in respect of this application for:”

“Conditions: List of approved plans. Materials to be in accordance with details submitted under application 24/0640/DOC 3. Approved landscaping to be implemented and retained. Finished floor levels in accordance with application details submitted under application 24/0640/DOC 5. Archaeological survey work/trenching etc to be undertaken in accordance with details submitted under application 24/0640/DOC 6.”