19/02266/FUL — Shrewsbury Town Council

Address	Proposal	Shrewsbury Town Council Decision
New Zealand House 160 - 162 Abbey Foregate Shrewsbury Shropshire	Refurbishment and extension of office block to form 26 open market apartments; formation of third floor; erection of full height extension to the rear; formation of car parking and landscaping scheme; to include some demolition	No Objection
Application Date:
2019-07-02
Application Notes:
Whilst the Town Council has no objections to the principle of development of this site, Members raised a number of concerns as follows: • Members feel that the proposals represent an over-development of the site and that there are potential problems in relation to the rights to light for the adjacent properties. • The additional floor will have an impact on not only the neighbouring properties but will also have a detrimental impact on the existing traditional building line and the street scene in context to the adjacent heritage properties. • Much effort has been made by separate developers along Abbey Foregate to build properties that are respectful of the street’s position of a major gateway into the town. • Members have concerns in relation to the loss of established trees to accommodate the re-development of this site. • Members would like to see a robust defence of the provisions of the recently declared Climate Emergency under CS6 4.78 and 4.79. Following the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 29.10.19, Members have considered the amendments to this application, and in light of the comments from Shropshire Council's Conservation Officer, are satisfied that some of their concerns in relation to the additional floor have been addressed. The Town Council raises no objections to this application as amended and submits a revised comment to Shropshire Council's Planning Department.