Agenda and draft minutes

To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor C J R Martin.

Councillors P Joshi and N V Joshi attended the meeting remotely and so were not considered present for the purposes of voting according to the 1972 Act.

To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules.

Councillor S S Athwal substituted for Councillor C J R Martin.

Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'.

The Chair and Councillors C S Gore and J K Ford declared a non-pecuniary interest with regard to agenda item 7, insofar as they were lobbied directly by the site owner.

The Vice Chair and Councillor I K Ridley declared a non-pecuniary interest with regard to agenda item 5, insofar as they are former governors of Brocks Hill Primary School and Councillor I K Ridley’s children attended the school.

Councillor N Alam declared a pecuniary interest with regard to agenda item 7, insofar as he owned a rental property on Gloucester Crescent.

Councillor C S Gore declared a non-pecuniary interest with regard to agenda item 5, insofar as he is a trustee of the Wigston Academy Trust.

Councillor J Kaufman declared a pecuniary interest with regard to agenda item 6, insofar as he was related to the applicant.

To read, confirm and approve the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 30 October 2025 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

Report of the Senior Development Control Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out at pages 5 – 49 of the agenda reports pack) which sought planning permission for a two-storey teaching block, car parking, drop off area, cycle parking and new playgrounds including alterations to site access.

Catherine Shilling and Ian Sharpe spoke upon the application on behalf of the applicant.

Councillor M L Darr spoke upon the application as the Ward Councillor.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by Councillor G A Boulter and

RESOLVED THAT:

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

For                  11

Against          2

Abstentions  0

Report of the Arboricultural Officer

Councillors S S Athwal and R E R Morris left the meeting at 8:28pm.

In accordance with Rule 6.3 of Section 1 of Part 4 of the Constitution, the Chair moved for the order of business to be altered and taken in the order as reflected in the minutes.

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendices (as at pages 50 – 65 of the agenda reports pack, pages 2 -25 of the first agenda update and pages 3 -42 of the second agenda update) which sought confirmation of the Tree Preservation Order.

Brayden Cooper spoke upon the Tree Preservation Order on behalf of the site owner.

It was moved by Councillor M H Charlesworth, seconded by Councillor G A Boulter and

RESOLVED THAT:

The Tree Preservation Order be confirmed.

For                  8

Against          3

Abstentions  0

Report of the Senior Development Control Officer

Having declared a pecuniary interest with regard to this item the Vice-Chair left the meeting at 9:03pm and took no part in the vote.

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as at pages 50 – 65 of the agenda reports pack) which sought planning permission for the erection of a two-storey side and rear extension including demolition of garage, single storey front porch extension and single storey rear extension including demolition of conservatory and creation of first floor roof terrace above.

It was moved by Councillor C S Gore, seconded by Councillor G A Boulter and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

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