Issue - meetings

Refurbishment of Gibson East office building, comprising the removal of a corridor link to the grade II listed Gibson West building (and remedial works to the listed facade) minor changes to the external envelope of Gibson East (new external doors / windows and the addition of PV cells to the pitched roof), modifications to site parking and internal circulation, addition of a plant enclosure, single-storey external store, refuse store and cycle shelter.

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health in relation to the proposed refurbishment of Gibson East office building as set out in planning application TM/24/01270/PA. The application sought planning permission for the removal of a corridor link to the grade II listed Gibson West building, remedial works to the listed façade and other associated works as summarised in 1.1 of the report.

In reaching its decision, the Council had regard to the principle of development,  the visual impact, design and layout, residential amenity, highway safety and parking, trees and ancient woodland, drainage and flooding and ecology and in-depth discussion on biodiversity.  The views of consultees were also taking into consideration.

Overall, the proposal was considered an appropriate rationalisation of the site that accorded with all relevant planning policies and guidance, would not have a detrimental impact on the surroundings or listed building and provided for appropriate off-site BNG provision.  It was, therefore, recommended that the application be approved subject to the applicant entering into an agreement to secure a Conservation Covenant for the provision of off-site Biodiversity Net Gain.

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be granted in accordance with the  submitted details, conditions, reasons and informatives set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health, subject to:

(1)            the applicant entering into a Conservation Covenant for the provision of off-site Biodiversity Net Gain.

[Speaker: Mr C Burrows of HMY Architects on behalf of applicant]

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 8.6 Cllr Hood requested that his vote against the recommendation be recorded in the Minutes.