Social Value Ideas for Harborough District Council

Bushby appeal defence to be maintained

The Bushby outline housing application had already been appealed for non-determination, so the committee was not deciding the application itself. Instead, members agreed the council should defend the …

“However, despite this proactive working, the applicant has invoked their right of appeal against the council's non-determination of the application. T…”

Planning decisions move officer-led

Central government is changing planning regulations so that many simpler applications must be determined by officers rather than committee, while a joint decision by the chief planning officer and pla…

“Thank you, chairman. Um, I do realize planning matters can always be controversial and sensitive of members. So we are cognizant of that but fundament…”

Housing need rising sharply

Officers quantified the impact of the newer national planning framework, explaining that local housing need rises from just over 500 dwellings per annum under the 2023 MPPF to 735 per annum under the …

“So under the 2023 MPPF um we have a local housing need of just over 500 dwellings under the 20 per Yes, thank you. under the 2024 MPPF the local housi…”

Rose and Crown heritage balance

Members considered a mixed proposal for the Rose and Crown: render replacement, an outdoor seating area with serving hut, and a front extension. Officers recommended refusal of the extension on herita…

“The third element, this is the front extension. The design of this aspect of the proposal is regrettably judged to be poor and harmful to the multiple…”

Section 106 monitoring weaknesses

Internal audit reported moderate assurance on section 106 monitoring, with improvements underway but significant gaps still present. The main issues were missing documented procedures, incomplete fina…

“So the next related to section 106 monitoring and in relation to developer contributions and how we are monitoring the trigger points but how we're al…”

North Kworth refused on character

The North Kworth outline housing scheme for up to 49 dwellings was refused because members agreed it would harm the rural character, approach, and open landscape between conservation areas. Concerns a…

“This is an outline application for residential development to include access only on the eastern side of North Kworth as shown on the first slide. The…”

Bilsden scheme deferred for redesign

Members first voted down approval of the 44-dwelling variation at Bilsden, then agreed to defer it so officers could seek more information and possible changes on access, drainage, adoption, and viabi…

“So I I do get that's quite a common sense approach but the reality is it's what's before us >> okay um any we've got a few hands going up council Aust…”

North Kworth refused on character

The North Kworth outline housing scheme for up to 49 dwellings was refused because members agreed it would harm the rural character, approach, and open landscape between conservation areas. Concerns a…

“This is an outline application for residential development to include access only on the eastern side of North Kworth as shown on the first slide. The…”

North Kworth refused on character

The North Kworth outline housing scheme for up to 49 dwellings was refused because members agreed it would harm the rural character, approach, and open landscape between conservation areas. Concerns a…

“This is an outline application for residential development to include access only on the eastern side of North Kworth as shown on the first slide. The…”

Methodist Church Refurbishment

Market Harborough Methodist Church sought £49,747 for new chairs and carpet tiles as part of a wider refurbishment programme exceeding £200,000. Members strongly supported the application because the …

“the project is uh an application from the Market Harbor Methodist Church for the purchase of new um additional chairs and carpet tiles. um so because …”

Church Car Park Upgrade

Harborough Community Church sought £12,940 from Section 106 contributions to resurface and improve its car park, create proper disabled bays, and improve safe access for a wide range of community user…

“so the project um is uh Harbor Community Church for £12,940 um for their car park upgrade. Um and the details of the project are set out in the report…”

Section 106 funding for church access

The committee approved £48,615.84 from Section 106 funding for St Nicholas PCC Fleckney to improve access to the church and cemetery area. The project includes a ramp, handrail and pathway improvement…

“"recommend to approve the request for St. Nicholas PCC Fleckne for 48,61584 for an access upgrade uh and delegate authority to the director of communi…”