Proposals: Comprehensive redevelopment of site, including the demolition of 1, 3 and 29 Herbert Grove and an existing toilet block; the erection of 3 no. new buildings comprising a mixed-use leisure building with a cinema (3,590sqm of Use Class D2 floorspace), 3,256sqm of floorspace for other assembly and leisure uses (within Use Class D2), 2,323sqm of floorspace for either restaurant and cafes (Use Class A3) or hot food takeaways (Use Class A5), and a further 1,612sqm of floorspace for either assembly and leisure (Use Class D2) or restaurants, cafes and hot food takeaways (Use Classes A3 and A5), and a new multi-level car park; an 2,961sqm 80 bedroom hotel (Use Class C1) with cafe; and, a 580 sqm building (Use Class A3, A5 or D2). Proposals also include alterations to form a new access from Seaway Roundabout, formation of new public open space and associated works and infrastructure including the erection of an electricity sub-station.

Applicant: Turnstone Southend Ltd

Agent: Mr Matthew Hare of Carter Jonas

Resolved:-

That the decision be deferred to address:

(a)       Significant deficiencies in terms of the number of parking spaces (555) and the parking information provided; and

(b)       Other elements of the scheme which are not policy compliant