Issue - meetings

Application for change of use of hotel (class C1) to homeless hostel and walk in centre (sui generis).

Late items received after preparation of main agenda:

Recommendation:-

1.1.       Condition 3 wording has changed as a Mitigation Strategy has been submitted to HBBC prior to determination:

“The operation of the facility shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved 'Mitigation Factors' document (Falcon, received 02.04.24) in the interests of the protection of neighbouring amenity and control of noise and disturbance, and shall thereafter be followed in perpetuity.

Reason: To minimise anti-social behaviour, reduce crime and fear of crime in compliance with Policy DM10 of the adopted Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (2016) and Paragraph 96 of the NPPF (2023).”

1.2.       A summary of the list of mitigation measures are as follows:

·                Provide guidance on acceptable behaviours for people who use the service

·                Work with the local police team

·                Work with the community safety teams

·                Feed intel into police to safeguard individuals and the community

·                Employ a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol on site

·                Staff surveillance through monitoring the property with current CCTV and seeking to expand the CCTV coverage including the car park where funds allow

·                Complete preventative perimeter checks

·                Respond to any incidents involving our customers should they occur promptly

Minimum of 2 staff members on site, 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Application for change of use of hotel (class C1) to homeless hostel and walk in centre (sui generis).

An objector spoke on this application.

It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Webber-Jones and

RESOLVED – permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items.