Planning Issues
LRALC and CPRE events – ‘Supporting Communities in Planning’
LRALC (Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils) and CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) are running free roadshows which will provide essential information about the importance of engaging with the local planning system (both existing and new), how to influence local plans/planning applications, and how changes to the system will affect you. The events will be delivered by a qualified planning professional and will provide essential information about the importance of engaging with the local planning system (both existing and new), how to influence local plans/planning applications, and how to develop neighbourhood plans. There are 3 “introductory” events (repeated in different areas), and one more “in-depth” event for those with existing knowledge who wish to develop further in this area and become more involved.
Introductory event:(Supporting Communities and Neighbourhoods in Planning – An Introduction)
Spital Park Community Facility, The Spital, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2NQ.
Wednesday 29th February 2011, 6pm – 9pm
In-depth session: (Supporting Communities and Neighbourhoods in Planning – Getting Actively Involved)
Saturday 24th March 2012, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road, Anstey, Leics, LE7 7AY.
For more information and booking please contact Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils on 0116 235 3800 or lralc@btconnect.com
Flyer with dates of other Introductory events >>
The Localism Bill
The Localism Bill was passed during November and will definitely have an impact on local planning and development. The Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils wrote to the parish council with an overview of the Bill, its intentions and possible effects. Read the letter >>
Consultation on Local Planning Application Requirements
There is a proposal to revise planning application requirements, originally adopted in 2008. See details of the proposal and consultation on our “Have your say” page.
Gypsy residential caravan site at Sinope - Public Enquiry
Change of use of land to use as a residential gypsy caravan site
At land adjoining The Spinney Caravan Site, Ashby Road, Sinope, Coalville
Planning lnspectorate Appeal Ref: APP/G24351N1012134561/NWF
Following NWLDC refusal of the planning application to site another gypsy camp next to the current sites in Sinope, the landowner APPEALED.
A Public Enquiry was held on 14 & 15 December, including a site visit. Members of the Parish Council attended. The enquiry was put on hold because of the issue of lack of consultation with Ravenstone Parish Council (The site in question lies partly within Ravenstone). NWLDC were told to correct this and allow Ravenstone Parish Council to comment on the plan and attend the public enquiry.
The public enquiry reconvened at 11am on Monday 7th February 2011 at the Whitwick Business Centre with no representation form Ravenstone PC.
Cllr Specht reported that the resumed Public Enquiry had only lasted for half a day as a site visit had taken place beforehand and Ravenstone with Snibston PC did not attend. There were closing statements from both sides which highlighted that NWLDC had not considered all the planning options at the time of the original decision and that there was a requirement for a number of travellers’ pitches in the District that had not been met. No timetable for the decision had been provided.
Coleorton Parish Council’s position:
The Parish Council believes the proposed gypsy caravan site should not go ahead for the following reasons:
- The parish does not have the services to support the proposed caravan site (e.g. doctors, schools, shops, bus services etc) and it will place an undue pressure on the local infrastructure
- The new site will increase the number of gypsy pitches in the area so that they (along with those already there) will dominate the nearest settled community
- The road providing access to the caravan site has limited visibility down the Moorlands (towards the A512) and is very close to a major junction with the A511 and increased vehicle movement in this area will increase the risk of accidents
The Parish Council’s petition was placed in the Post Office, at Viscount Beaumont Primary School and at local pubs - The Angel, The New Inn, The Kings Arms for parishioners to lodge their objections to the proposed site. The Parish Council have sent a letter with the petition to the Planning Inspectorate
Previous notes on planning application for the gypsy site:
- There has been an appeal against the NWLDC rejection of the planning application for the Gypsy caravan site at Sinope.
The Parish Council are reviewing the situation and assessing the best action to take. Further details here soon.
- Planning application for gypsy caravan site rejected
After presentations from the Chairman of the Parish Council and an independent objector at the meeting today (15th February) the planning application was unanimously rejected by the NWLDC Planning Committee.
- Potential additional gypsy residential caravan site at Sinope
The NWLDC planning meeting to discuss this is now scheduled for 16:30 on Monday 15th February at Coalville Council Offices. A copy of the planning committee report can be viewed on the NWLDC website:
http://minutes.nwleics.gov.uk:81/aksnwleicester/images/att4544.pdf
Do a search for “Sinope” or “09/00891/FUL” to locate the report on the proposed Sinope Traveller Site.
Agenda for the meeting can be viewed on the website via the following link and selecting the appropriate planning committee date
http://minutes.nwleics.gov.uk:81/aksnwleicester/users/public/admin/kab71.pl
- Parish Council response: The Parish Council has replied to the NWLDC taking into account your many comments, and we are grateful to all parishioners who sent letters directly to the NWLDC planning committee. A letter from the Parish Council was sent by Special Delivery to the Planning Department at NWLDC and Councillor Barry Webster. The letter was copied to all 13 members of the NWLDC Planning Committee by first class mail.
Download and print an A4 poster (pdf) which you can distribute to help raise awareness of this issue >>
- The Parish Council consider local planning applications at their council meetings. You are welcome to attend and make representation about any planning issues affecting you.
Other planning issues:
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