Agenda item

To consider a report by the Chief Planning Officer which seeks the part demolition of the existing buildings, a change of use to and the construction of an Apart-Hotel (C1), leisure (A4) and commercial uses (B1) at 161 - 167 The Headrow, 19 - 21 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 2QS and Listed Building Consent (Application 19/06326/LI) for the part demolition of the existing buildings, a change of use to and the construction of an Apart-Hotel (C1), leisure (A4) and commercial uses (B1) at 161 - 167 The Headrow, 19 - 21 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 2QS

(Report attached)

The Chief Planning Officer submitted a report which sought the part demolition of the existing buildings, a change of use to and the construction of an Apart-Hotel (C1), leisure (A4) and commercial uses (B1) at 161 - 167 The Headrow, 19 - 21 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 2QS and Listed Building Consent (Application 19/06326/LI) for the part demolition of the existing buildings, a change of use to and the construction of an Apart-Hotel (C1), leisure (A4) and commercial uses (B1) at 161 - 167 The Headrow, 19 - 21 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 2QS

Site photographs and plans were displayed and referred to throughout the discussion of the application.

Planning Officers addressed the Panel, speaking in detail about the proposal and highlighted the following:

·  Site/ Location/ Context

·  Proposal – New 5 storey building at 19 – 21 East Parade and to convert existing the adjacent Grade II Listed former Jubilee Hotel to create a 43 unit apart-hotel (C1)

·  Commercial space at ground floor to be used either for office proposals (B1) or a bar use (A4).

·  To the rear a raised, enclosed, private deck area will be created for use by guests in the aparthotel.

·  Materials; red brick and slate roofing

·  Corbeling detailing around the windows

·  Green walls to frontage and courtyard area

Members raised the following questions to officers/ applicant’s representatives

·  In the future, if this building was to convert to flats, would it be permitted development

·  Would it be possible to include a brick feature to the corner of the roof of the new building

·  Would there be any public realm benefits from this development

·  Would it be possible to secure a public transport contribution

·  Where would taxis pick up and drop off

·  Would a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contribution be required

In responding to the issues raised, Planning Officers/ the applicant’s representatives said:

·  Members were informed that planning permission would be required for any such conversion

·  Officers confirmed that the issue would be discussed with the applicants architect

·  It was reported that an extra section of the footpath had already been secured but neither the potential  impact of the development nor adopted planning policy required further obligations to be provided for public realm and public transport improvements

·  The LCC Highways Officer confirmed that pick up and drop off would be located down the side of the building (Park Cross Street)

·  Members were advised that the amount of CIL contribution would be £7314.55 in this case

In offering comments Members raised the following matters:

·  The majority of Members welcomed the design of the building

·  Members welcomed the proposals for the green walls

·  One Member wished to see a brick feature to the top corner of the new building

·  One Member suggested that the finials were unnecessary

·  Welcome active street scene

·  Welcome opportunity to view sample materials at condition discharge stage

The Chair thanked the developers for their attendance and presentation, commenting that Members appeared to be supportive of the application

RESOLVED –

(i)  That Application No. 19/06325/FU be deferred and delegated to the Chief Planning Officer for approval, subject to the conditions specified in Appendix 1 of the submitted report and any others which the Chief Planning Officer considers appropriate.

(ii)  That Application No. 19/06326/LI be deferred and delegated to the Chief Planning Officer for approval, subject to the conditions in Appendix 1 of the submitted report and any others which the Chief Planning Officer considers appropriate.