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Birdseye planning appeal decision - 30/11/2010
Hull City Council's planning department has successfully defended an appeal against its refusal to allow 260 houses to be built on the former Birdseye site on Hessle Road.

The council was informed yesterday (November 24) of the decision to support the refusal of planning consent.

The Council refused the application in April 2010 because of:

- The loss of a key employment site in the west of the city
- The lack of evidence to demonstrate there is an adequate provision of alternative employment sites nearby
- The adverse impact the development would have on bringing forward regeneration across the Newington and St Andrew's Area Action Plan area

The appeal was heard at a public inquiry running from the 5-7 October. This was the first public inquiry the council had faced in six years. The Planning Inspector upheld the council's first two reasons for refusal but considered the third could be controlled by use of an appropriately worded planning condition.

Planning Committee Chairman Councillor Craig Woolmer attended the public inquiry on two days:

He said: "The decision reflects the considerable amount of work the officers put into this inquiry. I welcome the decision as it is crucial the city retains key employment sites, particularly in the west of the city where there has been a relatively high demand for modern premises. This will ensure job opportunities are able to be provided to Hull residents."

Councillor Rick Welton, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Housing Strategy, said:

"The decision by the planning committee and work undertaken by the planning officers clearly demonstrates the priority the council attaches to the need to provide future job opportunities across the city. The council has clarified it wishes to see employment on the site and we will work with any prospective developers to ensure jobs are delivered on the site."

In uncertain economic times it is important long term planning decisions are taken to ensure the effective regeneration of Newington and St Andrews through the protection of key sites for employment opportunities.
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