Issue - meetings

Demolition of buildings including William Thompson Tower, William Thompson Offices, Primary Curriculum Building, Estates & Secondary Centre buildings and erection of an 8, 9 and 10 storey building comprising residential student accommodation in cluster flat arrangements with ancillary laundry room, cycle store, refuse store, management office and reception, plant room and associated landscaping, access and service infrastructure.

Under the scheme of public participation, a Democratic Support Officer read out a letter of support for the application.

The Planning Officer confirmed that following the receipt of additional information after the Committee Report had been published the recommendation had changed and it was to now defer this application.

It was proposed by Councillor Hanson and seconded by Councillor Reynolds:

“That the application be deferred to allow the applicant time to submit further information following late comments from the Lead Local Flood Authority and United Utilities expressing concerns about the applications surface water drainage details, and to submit verified photomontages of the proposed development.”

Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposition, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to be carried.

Resolved:

That the application be deferred to allow the applicant time to submit further information following late comments from the Lead Local Flood Authority and United Utilities expressing concerns about the applications surface water drainage details, and to submit verified photomontages of the proposed development.