A planning application featuring proposals to refurbish City Hall to secure its future while protecting its Grade II* listed status has been submitted today.
Councillor Lucy Galvin, leader of the council, said:
“These proposals are born out of two consultations, in line with our mission as a listening council, and are designed to be flexible to secure City Hall’s future without compromising on its Grade II* listed status.
“The designs will now be taken for a planning decision next year and will be shovel ready for any future authority to decide upon irrespective of the outcome of Local Government Reorganisation.”
The planning submission proposals feature:
- New refurbished lobby and entrance area
- New civic living room
- New light filled atrium (pictured above)
- Sensitively restored council chamber and a new civic suite
- Repaired and more accessible clock tower
Nearly 2,000 residents and stakeholders took part in the two consultations with up to 200 commenting on the last one. The highlights include:
- The single entrance and new reception area received strong backing with (76%) believing it would improve the arrival.
- More than half of respondents (54%) expressing positive or very positive views towards creating a Civic Living Room.
- The new atrium received the strongest support of all proposals, with 68% of respondents indicating positive .
- Relocation of the Roll of Honour - a clear majority (57%) supported or strongly supported relocating the Roll of Honour to a dedicated new space.
To view the planning application and make a comment on the Planning Public Access System and quote 26/01093/F and 26/01094/L
The application is likely to be discussed at the council’s planning committee in the second half of next year.
