Agenda item

Planning application number:20/AP/0556

PROPOSAL

Erection of an eight storey building with basement, comprising a hotel (Class C1), flexible commercial or community unit (Class B1/D1), retail floorspace (Class A1/A3), creation of public space, landscaping and associated works. Works to the existing office building at ground and roof levels (including a new rooftop terrace, balustrades and PV panels); elevational alterations; and alterations associated with the creation of a new entrance on the Blackfriars Road elevation.

The committee heard the officer’s introduction to the report and addendum report. Members of the committee asked questions of the officers.

The spokesperson for the objectors addressed the committee. The objectors responded to questions put by members of the committee.

The applicant’s representatives addressed the committee, and answered questions put by the committee.

A supporter who lives within 100 metres of the development site addressed the meeting and answered questions from the committee.

Councillor David Noakes addressed the meeting in his capacity as a ward councillor, and answered questions put by the committee.

The committee put further questions to the officers, heard brief contributions from the objectors and the applicant’s representatives, and discussed the application.

A motion to grant the application was moved, seconded put to the vote and declared carried.

RESOLVED:

1.  That planning permission be granted subject to:

a.  The conditions set out in the report, including an amended condition 28 restricting servicing hours to:

  i.  8am to 6pm Monday to Friday

  ii.  9am to 2pm on Saturdays

  iii.  And no servicing to be undertaken on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

b.  the applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement.

2.  That in the event that the requirements of (1) are not met by 30 September 2020, the director of planning be authorised to refuse planning permission (if appropriate) for the reasons set out in paragraph 212 of the report.