Issue - meetings

Councillor Oppler spoke to the following application in his role as Ward Councillor.

BR/270/18/PL – Part conversion & extension of existing building to provide 6 No. additional storeys over existing rooftop to provide up to 104 No. student residential units with access from Bedford Street, associated servicing & ancillary accommodation, entrance & new internal stairs to existing building to provide access from Bedford Street. This application may the setting of listed buildings & the character & appearance of nearby conservation areas  Having received a report on the matter, the Committee considered the proposal and were advised that there had been no objections from statutory consultees or the Town Council and that only two letters of objections had been received. 

            In the course of discussing the proposal, a divergence of views were expressed in that some Members were of the view that it was an overdevelopment that would have an adverse impact on the Town Centre.  Other Members expressed their support for an innovative scheme in a suitable location and that student accommodation was needed.

            The Committee

RESOLVED

That the application be approved as detailed in the report.

            As the vote was tied, the Chairman used his casting vote.