The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to erect a three storey extension to rear and extension at roof level.  Change of use of first, second and third floors to 66-bed hotel with entrance from James Street.  Re-cladding of existing facades and provision of 2 disabled parking spaces, cycle and bin stores and external seating at rear accessed from James Street. (Additional information)

Officer recommendation: That the Committee SUPPORT the development in principle but defer the application in order to draw up a unilateral undertaking in the terms outlined in the report, and delegate to officers the issuing of the notice of permission, subject to the following conditions.

1          Development begun within time limit         

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans        

3          Material Samples     

4          Flat roof and Stair for emergency use only           

5          Details of Cycle and Refuse Storage        

6          Revised Parking and Servicing Plan         

7          Travel Plan    

8          Construction Traffic Management Plan     

9          Details of air con plant or machinery         

10        Sustainability Measures

Unilateral Undertaking:

£480 to County Council for Travel Plan Monitoring over next 5 years

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to erect a three storey extension to rear and extension at roof level.  Change of use of first, second and third floors to 66-bed hotel with entrance from James Street.  Re-cladding of existing facades and provision of 2 disabled parking spaces, cycle and bin stores and external seating at rear accessed from James Street.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Alison Wright spoke in favour of the application.

After taking into consideration all oral and written submissions, the Committee resolved (by 8 votes to 0) to SUPPORT the development in principle but defer the application in order to draw up a unilateral undertaking in the terms outlined in the report, and delegate to officers the issuing of the notice of permission, subject to the following conditions.

1          Development begun within time limit         

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans        

3          Material Samples     

4          Flat roof and Stair for emergency use only           

5          Details of Cycle and Refuse Storage        

6          Revised Parking and Servicing Plan         

7          Travel Plan    

8          Construction Traffic Management Plan     

9          Details of air con plant or machinery         

10        Sustainability Measures

Unilateral Undertaking:

£480 to County Council for Travel Plan Monitoring over next 5 years