Agenda item

Planning Application Number: 22/AP/0850

Report: see pages 10 to 124 of the agenda pack and pages 1 to 4 of the addendum report.

PROPOSAL:

Demolition of existing building on the site and erection of a mixed-use development comprising 744 sq. m. commercial floorspace (Class E) and student accommodation (146 rooms).

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

Representatives of the objectors addressed the committee, and responded to questions put by members of 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 wishing to speak.

Councillor John Batteson 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 discussed the application.

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

RESOLVED:

1.  That full planning permission be granted for application number 22/AP/0850, subject to the conditions set out in the report and addendum report, and:

a.  An amended condition 24 to include a prohibition of amplified music on the external terrace amenity areas.

b.  A new s106 planning obligation requiring the applicant to contribute to the maintenance of Pullens Gardens and Park, based on the arrangements in operation at Newington Gardens, the details of which are to be delegated to the director of planning and growth for agreement.

c.  The applicant entering into a satisfactory legal agreement.

2.  That in the event that the legal agreement is not entered into by 16 July 2024 the director of planning and growth be authorised to refuse planning permission for 22/AP/0850, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 297 of the report.