Issue - meetings

(1)  Redevelopment of the site to provide a part 6, part 3 storey building comprising an 81 bedroom hotel (4,444sqm) with ancillary facilities and 3,071sqm of office (B1) floorspace.

(2)  Conservation area consent for demolition of existing building.

6.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report, as set out within the agenda.  Reference was made to the addendum which provided information on hotel training opportunities, green roof, servicing and delivery, and disabled parking. 

6.2  Reference was made to paragraph 6.3.6 of the report, which provided details on the use of the bar/dining area of the hotel.  It stated that a condition was recommended that the bar/dining area be closed to non-guests after 23:30 hours, in order to safeguard the amenities of nearby residents.  It was AGREED that this be covered by condition.

6.3  Concern was raised regarding the increasing number of hotel spacesbeing applied for and whether this was covered by policy.  The Planning Officer explained that this development was deemed appropriate  

6.4  Discussion took place surrounding the parking issue, as Members raised concern that Parking Services had advised that the disabled parking bays could not be accommodated in Scrutton Street and that Traffic and Transportation had advised that site constraints would make it unfeasible to provide off street disabled parking.  They had advised that this was considered acceptable as there was sufficient kerb side capacity for drop off/pick up on the surrounding roads immediately adjacent to the site.

6.5  The agent stated that they would be happy to have further discussions with the highways department and the applicant in finding a solution for this problem.  It was suggested that a clause could be added within the Section 106 agreement for best endeavours to be made to negotiate a resolution to the disabled parking bay issue and that a parking management plan be implemented.  This was AGREED.

6.6  Members requested that the streetlamps be placed on the building.  This was AGREED.

  Unanimously RESOLVED that:

1.  SCB0 – Development in accordance with plans

The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans hereby approved and any subsequent approval of details.

REASON: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is carried out in full accordance with the plans hereby approved.

2.  SCB1 - Commencement within three years

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than three years after the date of this permission.

REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.

3.  Materials to be approved

Full details, with samples, of the materials to be used on the external surfaces of the buildings, including glazing, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing before any work on the site is commenced.  The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

REASON: To ensure  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6