Agenda and minutes

To receive Declarations of Interest from Members on items included in this agenda.

There were no declarations of interest stated.

To consider the minutes of the previous meeting held on 24^th January 2023.

Resolved:       That the minutes of the meeting held on 24^th January 2023 be agreed as a correct record.

To receive the decisions of applications which have been previously considered by this Working Party.

Resolved:      That the report on the decision on applications previously considered by this Working Party be received.

Resolved:     That the following observations be made on the application listed below:

Land to south of Liverpool Road, Newcastle 23/00192/DEEM3

The group felt that the proposal was unsustainable in terms of its embodied energy but respected the careful consideration which had been given to the design process. 

There was some concern over the tunnel effect which would be created by its massing in conjunction with the proposal for flats on Liverpool Road and that this would not be betterment for this gateway site into the town centre conservation area. 

All felt that the material for the towers was inappropriate and should be a sandstone cladding. Also that the metal fins were an alien material and that wood was preferable and that they created a rather busy appearance and the rhythm would be improved with larger units.

There was concern that the tower closest to the subway would be rarely used and presented a potential risk for anti-social behaviour. On a practical level there was a question that the ventilation was adequate.

To consider any applications for financial assistance from the Conservation and Heritage Fund which may have been brought to this meeting by the officer.

There were none.

There was no urgent business.