Agenda item - BH2018/02699- 118-132 London Road, Brighton-Full Planning

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BH2018/02699- 118-132 London Road, Brighton-Full Planning

Demolition of existing building and the erection of a five storey building with retail (A1 use class), community hub, student accommodation reception, laundry, plant room, bin store and cycle store at ground floor level, 232 student rooms (sui generis use class) at first, second, third and fourth levels, and solar PV array on the roof.

RECOMMENDATION – MINDED TO GRANT

Ward Affected: St Peter’s & North Laine

Minutes:

Demolition of existing building and the erection of a five storey building with retail (A1 use class), community hub, student accommodation reception, laundry, plant room, bin store and cycle store at ground floor level, 232 student rooms (sui generis use class) at first, second, third and fourth levels, and solar PV array on the roof.

 

              It was noted that this application was the subject of a site visit.

 

Officer Presentation

 

(1)        The Principal Planning Officer, Sarah Collins, introduced the applicationand gave a detailed presentation by reference to site plans, elevation drawings and photographs detailing the proposed scheme.Ms Collins informed the committee that the main considerations in determining the application relate to the impact on the development on the prime retail frontage and pedestrian environment, the design and impact on local heritage assets and street scene, the loss of the snooker hall, the proposed student accommodation and compliance with policy CP21, the amenity of future occupiers and neighbouring properties, the impact of the development on the highway and car park adjacent and the impact on the local air quality.

             Public Speakers

 

(2)       The Democratic Services Officer, Penny Jennings read out a statement on behalf of Mr Marius, setting out his objections to the scheme.

 

(3)        Mr Bareham spoke as the applicant’s agent. Mr Bareham stated that there had been extensive negotiation with Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) and felt the scheme was now of a high quality which improved the pavement, shops and buildings. The frontage is set back to allow more room. A public exhibition showed support for the scheme. The student living will be supported with an action plan.

Councillor Questions for Speakers

(2)  Councillor Littman was informed that ¾ of the 28 responses at the consultation exhibition supported the scheme.

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(3)  Councillor Theobald was informed that the students would be from all countries.

 

(4)  Councillor Mac Cafferty was informed that there would be no loss of shops and that there were no formal agreements, although  Kings College was interested. It was noted that no one under 18 would be accepted into the student accommodation and the site would have personnel to deal with issues such as anti-social behaviour and noise.

 

(5)  Councillor Theobald was informed that the second floor of the development would be higher than the existing and that it was proposed that blank canvasses suitable for graffiti have been designed out of the scheme.

 

             Debate and Decision Making Process

 

(6)  Councillor Miller felt the scheme was good.

 

(7)  Councillor Hyde agreed and considered it a public realm enhancement.

 

(8)  Councillors Littman, Inkpin-Leissner, O’Quinn, Moonan, Gilbey and Cattell expressed support for the scheme.

 

(9)  Councillor Moonan was informed that trees could not be introduced along the pavement due to existing utilities in pavement.

 

123.3  RESOLVED - That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to be MINDED TO GRANT planning permission subject to a S106 Planning Obligation and the conditions and informatives as set out in the report, save that should the obligation not be completed on or before 26 June 2019, the Head of Planning is hereby authorised to refuse planning permission for the reasons set out in the final section of the report subject to the Amendments to Conditions and Informatives set out on the Additional/Late Representations List Additional informatives to be added in relation to street signage and street trees:

 

 

 


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