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Councillor Sharpe:

Architect drawings usually look excellent at the sketch stage but the buildings frequently deteriorate very quickly after construction.    How confident were the architects that longevity would be a feature for the choice of materials?

James Cons:

Bricks had been chosen for materials as these would weather well.  The cinema and leisure unit would be constructed of anodised aluminium which, though more expensive, would be of better quality than colour coated aluminium.

Councillor Sharpe:

Greater details had been presented for the appearance of the High Street.  How would Charter Place look from the Beechen Grove entrance?

James Cons:

Beechen Grove would be given the same quality of treatment as the High Street and a commonality would be maintained throughout the scheme. 

Councillor Bell:

Previous potential developers for this site had proposed that the car park would be covered.  Why was this not an element of the current proposal?

James Cons:

It was considered that screening in front of the car park would be a more attractive feature.  The current car park would be retained and refurbished.  Customers for the on-site cinema would need parking facilities. 

Councillor Bell:

Would the niche market shown in the plans complement the new market to be installed beyond Clarendon Road?

James Cons:

It was intended that the Charter Place market would maintain an individual character which would complement the market sited towards the top of the town. 

Charlie Griffiths:    

It was not intended that the Charter Place market should be in any way in competition with the other market.  It was so far undecided what would be sold or who would manage this market.

Councillor Joynes:

What will happen to the Women’s Centre which is currently sited in Charter Place?

James Cons:

This centre will stay in Charter Place although the setting will be an improvement on the current site and this will provide adequate space.

Councillor Brandon:

How will the surfaces on the various floors be dealt with?

James Cons:

These will be lighter and match the granite being used in The Parade.  Greater use will be made of porcelain on the first floor walkways.

Councillor Brandon:

Why is ‘Dutch’ gable design proposed on one side of the High Street entrance but not on the other?

James Cons:

There will be a variety of architectural design in this space.  This corner will announce a change in building style. 

Councillor Jeffree:

Will there be 24 hour access through the route from Beechen Grove to the High Street?  Will there be retail elevation on Beechen Grove?

James Cons:

There will be 24 hour access on this route.  The underpass will remain in situ but not for access.  The corner of the site will provide more opportunity for retail. 

Councillor Johnson:

Will there be an IMAX or a multi-screen cinema?

James Cons:

It is intended to have both.

Councillor Johnson:

The design shows blue coloured bricks.  What will be the exact colour?

James Cons:

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