Approval lined up for mixed-use Coalville scheme

A mixed-use scheme featuring new homes and leisure facilities to serve Coalville town centre has been recommended for approval.Gylo Property Unit Trust Ltd and Holland Park Leisure have brought forward proposals to redevelop a parcel of predominantly brownfield land to the rear of the Emporium nightclub and 75-83 Belvoir Road.Permission is being sought for the construction of 28 one-bedroom apartments, as well as as a leisure building which would include a bowling alley, restaurant with second floor terrace area, mini golf and gaming areas.Included in the plans is the part-demolition of 75-81 Belvoir Road and change of use for retail, the demolition of 83 Belvoir Road, alterations to the Emporium nightclub including part demolition to the rear, together with a new access onto Belvoir Road and the creation of associated public amenity areas.”The application site lies at the heart of Coalville town centre and adjacent to a number of well-established retail, leisure, service and employment uses,” a statement from the applicant said. “Given that the application is for residential and ‘main town centre uses’ in a sustainable, in-centre location, the principle of the proposed mixed-use development at Belvoir Road is clearly acceptable.”A report drawn up for North West Leicestershire Council’s planning committee – which meets on 7 November – said: “The site is located within the defined limits to development, within the town centre boundaries where the principle of residential development, as well as retail, leisure and service development is acceptable, subject to compliance with relevant policies of the adopted Local Plan and other material considerations.”It is also considered that the development would not impact adversely on the character and appearance of the streetscape and wider area, the historic environment and archaeology, residential amenity, highway safety, ecology, existing landscaping, land contamination, and, subject to confirmation from the Lead Local Flood Authority, nor would the proposal exacerbate any localised flooding issue.”