I can announce that on 27th March 2007, the council officially approved the latest plans for the development of the Petros car park.
On 15th February the planning committee were 'minded to approve' subject to further negotiaitons. West did modify the plans to reduce the impact on the facade that borders Regency House by a token 3 metres (yes that is not a typo, three metres) on the corner joining Whitworth Street, resulting in the height of the tallest part of the building increasing.
Work has begun today clearing trees, and the car park will close for ever at the end of the week.
Regards,
Chris G
(Update 31st March: trees are down, but closing the car park has been delayed)
Negotiations Update.
In February the committee agreed the head of planning would conduct further negotiations with West about the plans for the Petros site.
His report to the March planning committee meeting stated:
2.3 The design of the scheme is at an advanced stage and there is a considerable amount of information available on design, construction, structure, cost and value and as such they have been able to examine all potential options thoroughly. This process has made it clear that it would not be possible to remove a complete storey from the residential block and leave the scheme economically and commercially viable. It should be noted that the scale and height of the scheme was reduced considerably as a result of the consultation process with the community and English Heritage.
2.4 The applicant does, however, believe that it is possible to re-engineer and re-profile the residential block on the Venice Street frontage. This would result in a loss of floorspace in excess of 100 m sq and would require a re-design of internal layouts. The impact of this would be a 3m reduction in the height of the building on Venice Street at its junction with Whitworth Street, reducing to 1.5m at the junction of Venice Street and Brazil Street. The effect of this on Venice Street and therefore the residents of Regency House would be beneficial as it would further improve views of the sky and improve access to daylight and sunlight.
3.1 The Head of Planning believes that the scheme has been negotiated in accordance with the Committee decision and is satisfied that these changes will result in improvements for residents in Regency House. Subject to receiving a full set of amended drawings he therefore intends to consult the Chair with a view to exercising his delegated authority to approve the applications. Those who commented on the applications will be notified of the decision accordingly.
So the negotiations have chopped 3m off the height at the most affected corner.
Chris G.
His report to the March planning committee meeting stated:
2.3 The design of the scheme is at an advanced stage and there is a considerable amount of information available on design, construction, structure, cost and value and as such they have been able to examine all potential options thoroughly. This process has made it clear that it would not be possible to remove a complete storey from the residential block and leave the scheme economically and commercially viable. It should be noted that the scale and height of the scheme was reduced considerably as a result of the consultation process with the community and English Heritage.
2.4 The applicant does, however, believe that it is possible to re-engineer and re-profile the residential block on the Venice Street frontage. This would result in a loss of floorspace in excess of 100 m sq and would require a re-design of internal layouts. The impact of this would be a 3m reduction in the height of the building on Venice Street at its junction with Whitworth Street, reducing to 1.5m at the junction of Venice Street and Brazil Street. The effect of this on Venice Street and therefore the residents of Regency House would be beneficial as it would further improve views of the sky and improve access to daylight and sunlight.
3.1 The Head of Planning believes that the scheme has been negotiated in accordance with the Committee decision and is satisfied that these changes will result in improvements for residents in Regency House. Subject to receiving a full set of amended drawings he therefore intends to consult the Chair with a view to exercising his delegated authority to approve the applications. Those who commented on the applications will be notified of the decision accordingly.
So the negotiations have chopped 3m off the height at the most affected corner.
Chris G.
Planning Committee Minutes
I have just received the formal minutes from the planning committee meeting on 15th February 2007.
With regard to the Petros site, they state:
More news will be posted as we have it....
Chris G
With regard to the Petros site, they state:
Decision
To be minded to approve applications 081209 and 081371 for Conservation Area Consent subject to further negotiations between the Head of Planning and the applicant to look at the impact of the height of the Venice Street elevation.
(Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair of the Committee authorised to make a final decision on the applications).
More news will be posted as we have it....
Chris G
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