Seven student apartments at 5-9 Tavistock Street, Royal Leamington Spa

“The Committee considered an application from Ni Ann Limited for retention of existing facade and construction of a new building containing seven purpose-built student accommodation apartments (to provide a total of 32 bedrooms) and associated works.”

“Officers were of the opinion that the proposal would result in harm to the curtilage listed building, at a level which was not outweighed by the potential public benefits. It was noted that the proposed extent of demolition of the curtilage listed building in this revised scheme represented an improvement overall to the previously refused scheme. It…”

“Whilst the level of harm identified from the extent of demolition was now considered to amount to a lower level of less than substantial, a recognised improvement when compared to the previous degree of harm identified as substantial, an assessment of the submitted public benefits had resulted in the same conclusions as previously drawn; that in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, it was not considered there are any such public benefits demonstrated which would…”

“The application was presented to Committee because more than five comments had been received in support of the application, and it was recommended for refusal.”

“Following consideration of the report, presentation, and representations made at the meeting, it was proposed by Councillor Kennedy and seconded by Councillor R Dickson that the application should be granted.”

“Resolved that W/26/0090 LB application be granted, subject to conditions for which authority for was delegated to the Head of Place, Arts, and Economy in consultation with the Committee Chair to agree.”