Agenda and minutes

A) SITE BOUND BY ALL SAINTS ROAD/BATH LANE, JARVIS STREET AND RUDING STREET

Planning Application 20182431

REDEVELOPMENT OF SITE FOR STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (464 BEDROOMS) AND 184 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS (30 x STUDIOS, 89 X 1 BED, 65 X 2 BED), TOGETHER WITH 172 SQ. M OF FLEXIBLE COMMERCIAL SPACE (CLASSES A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, D1 AND D2), GROUND LEVEL CAR PARKING, ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY WORKS AND LANDSCAPING.

Initial comments from the Panel focused on the colour scheme for the proposed new build, which was considered to be in stark contrast with the predominantly red brick structures within the area, and the increased scale of the development in contrast to the development previously proposed. The Panel were very concerned with the relationship of the proposed complex to the neighbouring locally and nationally designated properties, in particular the locally listed Generator House.

It was concluded that the development as proposed would overpower the locally listed structure, and the plans should be amended to create a less drastic juxtaposition. The Panel were also concerned that the elevational treatment of the proposed student blocks was poor and would harm the setting of the nationally listed buildings in the Friars Mill complex. They suggested various alterations, including more variety for the student block elevations, with the addition of balconies that would reduce the monolithic character of the new build. They further suggested a reduced height and increased gap between the other part of the development and the Generator House. They further argued that the views provided of the proposed development were misleading and requested additional verified views, in special regards to the view from Jarvis Street, considered as essential to reach a firm decision on the proposal.

OBJECTIONS

B) 11-15 AND 19-35 CONDUIT STREET

Planning Application 20182266

SEVEN STOREY BUILDING FOR 186 STUDENT FLATS (SUI GENERIS) WITH 254 BED SPACES (153 X STUDIO, 6 X 2BED, 19 X 3BED, 8 X 4BED); ANCILLARY FACILITIES ON GROUND FLOOR; COMMUNAL GARDEN AT REAR

The panel focused on the location of the proposal, at the edge of the South Highfields Conservation Area. Although the increased height in relation to the nearby properties was acknowledged, it was also appreciated that a similar height has been approved for new build to the south-west of the site. The Panel did not express concerns with the development in relation to the setting of nearby listed buildings.

Concerns were raised about the awkward juxtaposition between the proposed seven storey height and the two-three storey scale of existing development adjacent on Andover Street. It was concluded that the development should be dropped down by two storeys to ensure it was not harmful to the setting of the Conservation Area. The argument was advanced that the wider block was a transition between larger development to the west and lower development to the east, with an intermediate scale of around five storeys being more in keeping with the character of the area. The Panel also requested an increased quantity of fenestration as an amendment that would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88.