Agenda item

Planning application reference 26/AP/1217

Report: See pages 116 to 164 of the agenda pack and addendum pages 6 to 7.

PROPOSAL

Refurbishment of the existing building to include a single storey roof extension, an adjacent rooftop terrace and roof level plant; alterations to the existing facade, inclusive of replacement windows and additional window openings at fifth floor level; creation of a new cafe/ retail unit at ground floor (Class E); improvements to cycle access, end of journey facilities and waste storage facilities; internal improvements inclusive of a new fire-fighting core.

The committee heard the officer’s introduction to the report. No questions were raised by members of the committee.

An objector (representing the residents association of Borough Market Neighbourhood (RABMN) was present to address the meeting and responded to questions from members.

The applicant’s agents were present addressed the committee and responded to questions from members.

There were no supporters present, who lived within 100 metres of the development site and wished to speak.

Councillor David Watson addressed the committee in his capacity as a ward member.  No questions were raised by members of the committee.

Members asked further questions of the applicant’s agents, who provided additional clarification in response.

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

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions set out in the report and addendum report.

At 10.24pm the committee had a five-minute comfort break.  The meeting resumed to open session at 10.29pm.