PICTURES: Bid for building with 90 flats near Crawley college

A bid to build a block of 90 flats near a college in Crawley town centre has been made.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Feb 2016, 12:46 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2016, 12:50 BST

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Arcus PDC has submitted a planning application for the eight-storey block in Central Sussex College Crawley’s car park.

Planning documents stated the proposed designs followed repeated consultations with Crawley Borough Council.

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The Planning Statement said access would be from Northgate Avenue and the development would decrease traffic despite the proposed loss of 26 car parking spaces.

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It stated: “The evidence contained within the Transport Assessment demonstrates the ability of resident to live at the site, and not need to own a car, is very good and parking provision compatible (or more generous than other recently approved nearby sites).”

The Design & Access Statement added the views from Northgate Avenue and the rear of Friars Rookery were identified as of “utmost importance”.

It stated: “The proposed development makes a striking and exciting addition to the key view, enhancing the streetscene [Northgate Avenue] in terms of visual interest and animation.

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“The combination of the layers of screening within the gardens of Friars Rookery, the open space adjacent to the site and that along the eastern boundary of the site present a comprehensive visual barrier to the proposed development. Only broken glimpses of the extent of the proposals are possible.”

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Councillors are expected to vote on the scheme (CR/2016/0089/FUL) which also included proposed associated parking, landscaping and a frontage service bay on the land fronting Northgate Avenue in May.

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