Would effectively see a change of use from offices at County Hall into an art studio for the organisation.
He says it 'respects the original design' and says no objections have been raised.
That's enough to sway the committee - who APPROVE the scheme unanimously with that added condition.
But Cllr Brian Oldham says: "We've approved it for five. I don't think it will be overbearing for one extra occupant."
He says: "It's patently obvious the report underestimates the impact on existing residents. To be clear, we would be looking into the bedrooms, and our new neighbours would look straight into our living room."
"We know there will be a development, but nobody is listening to what is wrong."
✅ Change of use from house to HMO for four occupants at 46 Palmerston Road [part retrospective].
❌ Change of use from house to HMO for four occupants at 41 Alfred Street [retrospective].
APPROVED.
They've been using a former council depot since 2017.
Facility at Northgate House on Sheep Street is undergoing conversion to offer a permanent home.
1) Demolition of 10 garages and erection of two-storey detached dwelling with car park at 43 Hopmeadow Court.
3) Two-storey side extension, demolition of single garage to be replaced by double garage. Retrospective application at 11 Toms Close.