Agenda item

Planning Application Number:  25/AP/2862

Report: see pages 86 to 226 of the main agenda pack and pages 1 to 2 of the addendum report.

PROPOSAL:

Redevelopment of the site comprising demolition of the existing Almshouse Building and erection of a replacement part 4-6 storey Almshouse Building (Class C3) together with amenity spaces, and other associated works incidental to the development.

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.

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

There were no ward councillors wishing to speak.

Members of the committee put further questions to officers and discussed the application.

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

RESOLVED:

1.  That planning permission be granted subject to:

·  the conditions set out in the report, including an amendment to the condition on construction logistics specifying that deliveries to the site be restricted to times outside of school drop off and pick-up times

·  the completion of a s106 legal agreement in accordance with the heads of terms outlined in the report; and 

2.  That the Planning Committee in making its decision has due regard to the potential equalities impacts that are outlined in this report; and

3.  That in the event that the requirements of paragraph 1 above are not met by 1 December 2026, the director of planning and growth be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 300 of the report.