PL/22/1916/FUL - Mixed use development comprising part demolition of former department store and erection of new buildings comprising up to 218 build to rent residential dwellings (Class C3) & 1,209sqm commercial uses within Uses Class E and/or bar (Sui Generis Use).  Reconfiguration and change of use of up to 5,866sqm remaining department store floorspace (Class E) to uses with within Use Class E and/or bar (Sui Generis Use) and/or experiential leisure use (Sui Generis Use). Associated public realm, infrastructure works & external alterations to shopping centre, including creation of new shopping centre entrance (amended description) (accompanied by an Environmental Statement).

PL/25/1917 (FUL) -Mixed use development comprising demolition of existing buildings and erection of new building comprising up to 218no. build-to-rent residential dwellings (Class C3) & up to 3,046 sqm commercial floorspace comprising cinema (Sui Generis) and ground floor commercial uses within Use Class E and/or Bar (Sui Generis Use). Associated public realm and infrastructure works (amended description) (accompanied by an Environmental Statement)

The Committee considered a report on the above applications.

An update report was tabled at the meeting which provided further information on sustainable drainage systems, heritage townscape and visual impact assessment, economic benefits, timeframe for implementation, highways matters, nationally described space standards and the affordable housing deferred payment mechanism.  The recommendations for both applications had been amended accordingly.

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Resolved –

That consideration of applications PL/22/1916 (FUL) & PL/22/1917 (FUL) be deferred to seek further information on matters raised by members of the Committee and to allow an accompanied site visit.