Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 for P/2011/1020 (Change of use of Oldway Mansion and Rotunda from Council Offices to hotel with ancillary conference and spa facilities.  External alterations, entrance foyer and refurbishment/reinstatement of glass conservatory. Demolition of squash courts. Improvements to existing car parking area and new car parking to rear service area).

The Committee considered an application for the discharge of conditions 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 for P/2011/1020 (change of use of Oldway Mansion and Rotunda from Council Offices to hotel with ancillary conference and spa facilities.  External alterations, entrance foyer and refurbishment/reinstatement of glass conservatory.  Demolition of squash courts. Improvements to existing car parking area and new car parking to rear service area).

At the meeting James Brent addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

That the application be deferred for a period of one month to explore whether concerns over the security of the delivery of the development can be overcome through a reconsideration of the Independent Viability Assessment and the possible use of joint account/bond arrangements to provide confidence about restoration of the heritage asset.  The application to be considered at the next Development Management Committee.