Agenda item

Planning application reference number 14/AP/0833

Report: see pages 19 to 61 of the agenda.

PROPOSAL

Erection of two buildings, one a 5 storey building plus lower ground floor and part basement plant room to provide student accommodation (143 bedspaces) (Sui generis) and the other a part 2, part 3, part 4 storey building together with a single storey extension to the flying freehold to provide 4 dwelling houses and 3 dwellings (Class C3), the provision of four disabled car parking spaces, cycle parking and associated landscaping works.

An officer introduced the report and advised the committee of an amendment to the report (paragraph 111) namely, that there was not a shortfall in planning contributions. The committee asked questions of the officer.

The committee heard a representation from a spokesperson on behalf of objectors to the application and asked questions of the spokesperson.

The applicant’s agent made a representation to the committee and answered questions arising from their submission.

The committee debated the application and asked questions of the officers.

A motion to grant planning permission was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared.

Members of the committee wished to record their concern regarding the applicant’s efforts to assist Cooltan Arts (a mental health charity based within the vicinity of the development site which provided a valuable community service) to search for a new operating space. Members hoped that the applicant would continue to support the charity in its search.

RESOLVED:

1.  That planning permission in respect of application number 14/AP/0833 be granted subject to a satisfactory legal agreement and planning conditions.

2.  In the event that the legal agreement is not entered into by 9 December 2014, the head of development management be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 106 of the report.