Agenda and minutes

In the absence of Councillor Gottschalk, the meeting was chaired by Councillor Lyons.

Councillor Denham declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of Min. No. 97.

To consider the report of the City Development Manager.

The Principal Project Manager (Development) (MH) presented the application for the reconstruction and extension of building (including partial demolition and repair of remaining building fabric) following extensive fire damage to create 74 bedroom hotel.

Members were circulated with an update sheet - attached to minutes.

Mr Kirkpatrick spoke in support of the application. He raised the following points:-

·         the design of the proposed building has been developed in extremely close consultation with the City Council as well as many external organisations so that it was respectful to that which was present before the fire;

·         that 98% of the public who had expressed an opinion on the proposals, had done so in a positive manner;

·         that the proposed new roofscape was designed so that it sympathetically blended in with its surroundings; and

·         that those parts of the original building which had been salvaged would form a focal part in the new hotel.

During discussion, the Committee congratulated the applicants for the way in which this matter has been dealt with including their commitment for the proposed building to be respectful to that which preceded it; the restoration of some element of the previous building; and the speed in which this matter has been brought to the Committee following, what had been, a devastating fire.

The recommendation was for approval, subject to the conditions as set out in the report, and amended, where appropriate, via the late list.

RESOLVED that planning permission for the reconstruction and extension of building (including partial demolition and repair of remaining building fabric) following extensive fire damage to create 74 bedroom hotel be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:-

(1)        The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted.

Reason: To ensure compliance with sections 91-92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

(2)        The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in strict accordance with the submitted details received by the Local Planning Authority on 19^th October, 22^nd, 24^th, 29^th and 30^th November 2017 (including dwg. nos. (04)018 Rev A, (04) 016 Rev A, (04) 017 Rev A, (04) 000 Rev J, (04) 001 Rev H, (04) 002 Rev H, (04) 003 Rev H,  (04) 005 Rev H, (04) 006 Rev H,  (04) 007 Rev C, (04) 050, (05) 000 Rev E, (05) 002 Rev G, (05) 008, (06) 010 Rev A, (06) 011 Rev A, (06) 013 , (06) 014, (06) 015, (06) 016 Rev A, (06) 017 Rev A, (06) 018 Rev A, (06) 019 Rev A, (06) 021 Rev A, (06) 022 Rev A, (06) 0236 Rev B, (06) 024, (06) 025, (06) 026, (06) 030 Rev B, (06) 031 Rev A, (06) 032 Rev A, (06) 033, (20) 101 Rev C, (20) 102 Rev C, (20) 103 Rev B, (20) 104, (20) 105, (20) 106, (20) 108, (20) 109, (20)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 96.

To consider the report of the City Development Manager.

The Principal Project Manager (Development) (MH) presented the application for the reconstruction and extension of building (including partial demolition and repair of remaining building fabric) following extensive fire damage to create a 74 bedroom hotel.

Members were circulated with an update sheet - attached to minutes.

The recommendation was for approval, subject to the conditions as set out in the report and amended, where appropriate, via the late list.

RESOLVED that listed building consent for the reconstruction and extension of building (including partial demolition and repair of remaining building fabric) following extensive fire damage to create a 74 bedroom hotel be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:-

(1)        The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted.

            Reason: To ensure compliance with sections 91-92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

(2)        The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in strict accordance with the submitted details received by the Local Planning Authority on 19^th October, 22^nd, 24^th, 29^th and 30^th November 2017 (including dwg. nos. (04)018 Rev A, (04) 016 Rev A, (04) 017 Rev A, (04) 000 Rev J, (04) 001 Rev H, (04) 002 Rev H, (04) 003 Rev H,  (04) 005 Rev H, (04) 006 Rev H,  (04) 007 Rev C, (04) 050, (05) 000 Rev E, (05) 002 Rev G, (05) 008, (06) 010 Rev A, (06) 011 Rev A, (06) 013 , (06) 014, (06) 015, (06) 016 Rev A, (06) 017 Rev A, (06) 018 Rev A, (06) 019 Rev A, (06) 021 Rev A, (06) 022 Rev A, (06) 0236 Rev B, (06) 024, (06) 025, (06) 026, (06) 030 Rev B, (06) 031 Rev A, (06) 032 Rev A, (06) 033, (20) 101 Rev C, (20) 102 Rev C, (20) 103 Rev B, (20) 104, (20) 105, (20) 106, (20) 108, (20) 109, (20) 110, (20) 111, (20) 200, (20) 201, (20) 301, (20) 302, (20) 401 Rev B, (20) 402 Rev B, (20_) 403 Rev B, (20) 404 Rev B, (20) 405 Rev C, (20) 406 Rev B,(20) 407 Rev A, (20) 408 Rev B, (20) 409 Rev A, (20) 410 Rev B, (20) 411 Rev B, (20) 412 Rev B, (20) 413 Rev A, (20) 414 Rev C, (47) 001, (20) 310, (20) 311, (20) 314, (21) 000, (21) 001 Rev A, (21) 002, (21) 003 and (21) 004) as modified by other conditions of this consent.

Reason: In order to ensure compliance with the approved drawings.

(3)        Pre-commencement condition: No development related works shall take place within the site until a written scheme of archaeological work has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This scheme shall include on-site work, and off-site work such as the analysis, publication, and archiving of the results, together with a timetable for completion of each  ...  view the full minutes text for item 97.

To consider the report of the City Development Manager.

The Principal Project Manager (Development) (MD) presented the application for the construction of a 60 bed student accommodation building on the corner of St David's Hill and Howell Road, with new pedestrian access on St David's Hill, footpath and landscaping.  He also referred to a late drawing submitted by the applicants which had been drawn up to show proposed emergency access to the site for the Fire and Rescue Service.  He indicated that, due to its late receipt, the views of both the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Highway Authority had not yet been received. 

Members were circulated with an update sheet - attached to minutes.

Councillor Sills attended the meeting and spoke on this item under Standing Order No. 44. He made the following points:-

·         objecting to this proposal on the grounds that there had been a lack of community consultation in respect of the application and its impact on the local neighbourhood;

·         the 200+ signature petition which had been received;

·         the lack of a noise assessment;

·         the significant disruption there would be in the vicinity during the construction period and the impact this would have; and

·         concerned at the level of supervision there would be in place for the occupants of the accommodation.

Councillor Lamb attended the meeting and spoke on this item under Standing Order No. 44. He made the following points:-

·         the significant harm that the proposed development would have on the historic environment and character and appearance of the conservation area and adjoining listed buildings;

·         no clear and convincing justification (as required by the National Planning Policy Framework) for harm to a heritage asset;

·         alternative sites were available elsewhere on the college campus which would have a lesser impact; and

·         suggestions of alternative uses such as a gateway feature or tourist attraction into the City.

Christine Fraser spoke against the application. She raised the following points:-

·         she supported the comments already made by the local councillors about the impact on harm to this historic area of the City;

·         the lack of consultation with the local community;

·         the imbalance to the local community that this further educational accommodation would bring; and

·         the breakdown of the local community at the expansion of the business priorities of the college.

She responded as follows to Members’ queries:-

·         the inadequate level of supervision proposed compared to the number of students who it was proposed would be housed in these blocks;

·         degradation of this important green space; and

·         the lack of public consultation undertaken by the college in respect of this application.

Mr Laramy spoke in support of the application. He raised the following points:-

·         the college had a property masterplan and a desire to remain a City Centre College;

·         with the on-going success of the college there was a need to invest to meet the needs of learners from both Exeter and the wider south west area. The most critical element was that the College builds out to the extremity of the Hele Road site;

·         application was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98.

To consider the report of the City Development Manager.

The report of the City Development Manager was submitted.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To consider the report of the City Development Manager.

The schedule of appeal decisions and appeals lodged was submitted.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To advise that the next Site Inspection Party will be held on Tuesday 19 December 2017 at 9.30 a.m. The Councillors attending will be Edwards, Foale and Mrs Henson.

RESOLVED that the next Site Inspection Party will be held on Tuesday 19 December 2017 at 9.30 a.m. The Councillors attending will be Edwards, Foale and Mrs Henson.