Agenda item

Planning Application Number: 22/AP/3049 

Report: see pages 150 to 240 of the main agenda pack.

PROPOSAL:Minor material amendments by variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' and Condition 30 'Number of Hotel Bedrooms' of planning permission ref. 20/AP/0556 (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. Members put questions to officers.

There were no objectors who wished to speak.

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

A supporter living within 100 metres of the development site addressed the committee and responded to questions put by members of the committee.

Councillor David Watson addressed the committee in his capacity as a ward councillor and responded to questions from members of the committee.

The committee put further questions to officers and the applicant’s representative, and discussed the application.

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

RESOLVED:

1.  That an amended planning permission be granted subject to revised conditions to those imposed on the 2020 permission, and the completion of a deed of variation to the original legal agreement.

2.  That in the event that the requirements of paragraph 1 above are not met by 8 June 2023, the director of planning and growth be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 174 of the report.