Affordable two-bed flat at 66 Boulter Crescent, Wigston

“Site Address: Boulter Crescent, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3WY. Application Description: Change of use from community flat (office) into 2 bed flat, and the removal of front canopy and removal of front door to window. Purpose of Report: To consider and determine the planning application accordingly. The application is brought before committee as the proposal relates to a property owned by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council.”

“The appearance of the building is comparable to other flatted blocks on Boulter Crescent though additionally features wheelchair access on two hard stood paths on the site frontage, a secondary entrance directly into No.66 Boulter Cresent and a large canopy on the principal elevation over both entrances and part of the hardstanding path.”

“The proposal is therefore not considered to be contrary to policy or result in a severe highways impact which would justify refusal of the application. Conclusion 8.1 In summary, whilst the loss of a community facility is generally not supported the provision of affordable accommodation to meet a growing identified need in the Borough provides a suitable level of public benefit to offset the loss of the community facility.”

“10/00046/R3FUL - Change of use of existing two-bedroom ground floor flat (Use Class C3) to offices (Use Class B1) - Permitted (19.03.2010) 4. Key Consultations and Reponses 4.1 Oadby & Wigston Environmental Health: No objection though provided the following comments: “Under Technical housing standards space standards, the floor area of the double bedroom should be extended to an area of at least 11.5m2 to meet standard.”

“Confirmed the insulation and sound proofing to the unit is to be retained as existing which is of the same standard as the other residential units in the block. Further clarified existing off street parking provision is unallocated and shared between blocks. Neighbour and Resident Responses 5.1 Neighbours have been notified by site notice with no letters of representation having been received at the time of writing this report.”

“It was moved by the Vice-Chair, seconded by Councillor C D Kozlowski and…”

“The application be PERMITTED planning permission in accordance with the submitted documents and plans subject to the prescribed conditions and informatives.”

“The flat hereby approved at the property known as No.66 Boulter Crescent can only be occupied by a tenant placed through Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (or any subsequent authority inheriting the statutory role and responsibilities of said Council) and shall not be occupied, let, sold or otherwise disposed of as a separate market dwelling unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

“Unless otherwise first approved in writing (by means of a Non-material Amendment/Minor Material Amendment or a new Planning Permission) by the Local Planning Authority the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and particulars listed in the schedule below:”