Tree planting design code at Peashill Farm, Ratcliffe Road, Sileby

“The matter of commuted sums to enable the implementation of the Tree Planting Design Code was discussed between the applicant and the LHA but agreement was not reached and the LHA maintained its objection The current Section 73 application was then submitted to consider the replacement of the Tree Planting Design Code – August 2022 cited within condition 2 of the outline consent with an updated Tree Planting Design Code which complies with the LHDG.”

“The Tree Planting Design Code – Rev. C (28 January 2025) being considered under this application states that: “it sets out design code rules for street tree and open space tree planting. The principles seek to ensure that adequate space is provided for tree planting within the development whilst allowing for flexibility for future design development in terms of the detailed street layout requirements.” It goes on to state that: “it acknowledges the desire of the Council…”

“The application site comprises 7.97 hectares of undeveloped agricultural land forming part of the former Peashill Farm, located on the southwestern side of Ratcliffe Road, to the south-east of the settlement of Sileby along the ward boundary. The topography of the site is gently undulating land, which rises from the southern corner to a high point at the northern corner of the site.”

“The application site is situated within Flood Zone 1. The unnamed watercourse flows along the south boundary of the site running in a south-westerly direction, towards the River Soar that is located approximately 1km from the application site. Beyond this tree and vegetation lined watercourse lies agricultural fields.”

“The application site benefits from outline planning permission (P/21/2131/2) with all matters reserved (except for access) for the development of up to 175 dwellings with associated infrastructure, accesses, landscaping and open space. Conditional approval was granted on 13 February 2023 subject to completion of a S.106 Agreement providing the following:”

“This application under Section 73 has been made for the purposes of varying the reference to the Tree Planting Design Code – August 2022 from Condition 2 of P/21/2131/2. Under s.73 the Local Planning Authority can consider only the question of the condition in question.”

“As such the main considerations applicable to this proposal are considered to be:”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be granted, subject to the provisions of the S106 Agreement dated 13th February 2023, entered into in respect of Planning Permission P/21/2131/2, and the imposition of the planning conditions and reasons as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth.”