Appendix B – PBSA Policy Review
| Area | Wording | Other detail in policy | Not |
|---|---|---|---|
| considered favourably where: • There is a demonstrated need for the development. • The proposed development is very well located in relation to the educational establishment that it is to serve and to the local facilities which will serve it, by means of walking, cycling and public transport. • The proposed development will not have an unacceptable impact on the local neighbourhood and residential amenity. • The scale, massing and architecture of the development is appropriate for the location. • The design and layout of the accommodation together with the associated facilities provided will create a safe, secure and welcoming living environment. | A key recommendation of the Student Accommodation Review (2015) was that the City Council should introduce zones of opportunity to encourage/ direct purpose built development into the most suitable areas of the City Centre. | Like PBS. will central | |
| Liverpool | 1. Proposals for purpose-built student accommodation will be supported within the Knowledge Quarter (KQ Liverpool) area. Planning permission will not be granted for student accommodation within the Marybone neighbourhood as shown on the City Centre Policies Map. | Accommodation Framework; Is located in close proximity to the University Campus locations; c. Does not have an adverse impact, including cumulative impact on long-established residential communities; d. Does not conflict with neighbouring uses / activities and does not lead to the displacement of existing uses / activities to the detriment of the local area; and e. Does not adversely impact on the commercial role of the City Centre. | Mak that |
| CC25 | 2. Planning permission will not be granted for student accommodation within the Marybone neighbourhood as shown on the City Centre Policies Map. Elsewhere in the City Centre, proposals should clearly demonstrate that the proposal: a. Accords with the objectives of the City Centre Strategic Investment Framework; b. Is located in close proximity to the University Campus locations; c. Does not have an adverse impact, including cumulative impact on long-established residential communities; d. Does not conflict with neighbouring uses / activities and does not lead to the displacement of existing uses / activities to the detriment of the local area; and e. Does not adversely impact on the commercial role of the City Centre. | This policy therefore develops a locational approach to student accommodation in the City Centre to ensure it is focussed in the most suitable locations and does not conflict with existing business and residential uses. The most suitable area’ is considered to be in the Knowledge Quarter (KQ Liverpool) area of the City Centre. This area should therefore be the primary focus for student accommodation. | Like PBS. will central |