Issue - meetings

Change of use of drinking establishment into ten 1-bed self-contained student studios with associated cycle and bin stores.

Under the scheme of public participation, Alan Chapman, Chris Selkirk and Ward Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox spoke against the application. Michael Harrison (architect, for the applicant) responded in favour of the application. 

It was proposed by Councillor Mandy Bannon and seconded by Councillor Dave Brookes, contrary to the officer’s recommendation in the report:

“That, given the unprecedented pandemic situation when the marketing exercise was undertaken, the strength of feeling amongst residents, and issues regarding on-street parking, the application be deferred for the opportunity for the building to be used as a community facility to be explored.”

Upon being put to the vote, 3 Councillors voted in favour, 9 against, and none abstained, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been rejected.

It was proposed by Councillor James Thomas and seconded by Councillor Mel Guilding:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, 9 Councillors voted in favour, 3 against, and none abstained, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report:

1.     Time limit.

2.     Approved plans.

3.     Details and provision of Homeowner packs and information boards.

4.     Details and provision of cycle storage.

5.     Provision of bin storage facilities.

6.     Restriction to student accommodation.