The long-awaited decision on the Gloucester Quays project has seen the government give it the go-ahead.
The £200million scheme for a factory outlet centre, foodstore, hotel, leisure developments, 1000 new homes and a new bridge to cross the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal, is another massive boost to the regeneration of the city. The site which is 25 hectares of 'brownfield' land contains 14 listed buildings and Llanthony Priory - a scheduled ancient monument.
Due to the importance of the planning application it was considered by a meeting of the full council - one of the longest on record - lasting until after midnight. The Council was not allowed to make a final decision but unanimously agreed that if it were able it would be 'minded to grant planning permission' - subject to a string of legal agreements and conditions. This was followed by a public inquiry with the matter being referred to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
The Secretary of State has granted planning permission for mixed-use regeneration, comprising re-use of buildings and new build to accommodate residential, employment, retail and leisure uses and an education centre for Gloscat including enhancement works to listed buildings and Llanthony Priory together with public transport facilities, improvements to the road network including a new bridge over the canal and associated landscaping, car parking and servicing, on land at Baker's Quay, Llanthony Wharf, and Monk Meadow, bounded by Southgate Street, Llanthony Road, Hempstead Lane and St Ann Way, Gloucester, in accordance with application Reference 02/00271/OUT, and the plans and documents submitted therewith (and listed in Annex 3 of the Inspector’s report). There are a number of planning conditions, which are highlighted in the two attached documents:
Click here to view the Inspectors Report(pdf file approx 800kb)
Click here to view the letter from the Secretary of State which summarises the findings of the public enquiry (pdf file approx 100kb)
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A massive £200m regeneration project to develop 62 acres of brownfield land and industrial heritage buildings in Gloucester has been given the go-ahead by city councillors following a marathon planning meeting on Tuesday night (November 23, 2004) Gloucester City Council's decision to be 'minded to approve' outline planning permission for the Gloucester Quays Scheme, featuring a huge Factory Outlet Centre, represents a massive boost to the regeneration of one of England's most historic cities.
The council's decision will now have to be referred to the Government Office for the South West (GOSW) for scrutiny. They will either allow Gloucester City Council to grant permission and proceed with the project or 'call in' the application and hold a Public Inquiry.
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Important Links:
Click here to view the full council committee report prepared by Phil Staddon, Executive Manager (Sustainable Development) - Gloucester City Council.
The following articles were published by the "Gloucester" Citizen.
Gloucester Quays is a development partnership, between British Waterways and Peel Developments.
Last Updated: 02/05/07
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