Redevelopment of former Crowne Plaza Hotel car park and construction of new 132-bed hotel (Use Class C1), with associated access, car parking and landscaping.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting which summarised comments from the Conservation consultant, clarified the objections on transport and parking grounds, and provided additional information on the s106 contribution and impact on Equality.  The update report proposed amendments to two of the recommended reasons for refusal.

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Resolved –

          That the application be refused for the reasons set out in the original report, as amended by the update report.