Proposal                       External works to existing building, including partial replacement of the existing facades fronting Market Place and Abbey Square alongside other external works to the building, set back single-storey extension above part of block fronting Market Place, part two part three storey extensions above other blocks, and conversion and alterations to ground floor reception and car parking area, together the works will deliver 38 new homes and (internal and external) residential amenity areas with associated car parking.

Recommendation         Permitted subject to Legal Agreement

External works to existing building, including partial replacement of the existing facades fronting Market Place and Abbey Square alongside other external works to the building, set back single-storey extension above part of block fronting Market Place, part two part three storey extensions above other blocks, and conversion and alterations to ground floor reception and car parking area, together the works will deliver 38 new homes and (internal and external) residential amenity areas with associated car parking.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application. An update report was tabled at the meeting which provided a correct location plan, recommended some amendments to the conditions, corrected a number of errors in the original report and had attached some high-quality CGI visuals of the proposals from the applicant.

Comments were received and considered.

Andrew Campbell, architect for the applicant, attended the meeting and, at the invitation of the Chair, answered questions from the Committee on this application.

Resolved –

That consideration of application 221446/FUL be deferred for more information on materials, refuse collection arrangements, electric vehicle charging, photovoltaic panels, fire safety and cycle storage.