Agenda item

Planning Application Number: 20/AP/1120

Report: see pages 20 to 135 of the main agenda pack and pages 1 to 5 of the addendum for item 7.1.

PROPOSAL:

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a six-storey building comprising flexible co-working offices, workshop/artist studios (Use Class E(g)), together with associated public realm improvements, roof terrace, landscaping, secure cycle storage facilities and associated works.

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

A representative of the objectors to the proposal addressed the committee and answered questions put by the committee.

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

There were no supporters living within 100 metres of the development site, or ward councillors, who wished to speak.

The committee 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 and an additional condition in respect of hours of use of the roof terrace and the requirement for cargo cycle storage details to be submitted by the applicant as part of the servicing condition (actual hours of operation of the roof terrace to be delegated to officers subject to consultation with members).

b.  The applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement by no later than 28 February 2023.

2.  That in the event that the requirements of (1.) are not met by 28 February 2023, the director of planning and growth be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out at paragraph 209 of the report.