Decision Maker: Cabinet member community services and assets

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 23, 2025

Purpose: To accept the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 2 appraisal report in respect of the delivery of Student Accommodation at Blackfriars St and Venns Lane and to note we do not intend to take this project further forward at this time.

Content: That:   a) The advice issued in the RIBA2 appraisal report for delivery of Student Accommodation at Blackfriars St and Venns Lane is accepted; and   b) The Council does not to proceed with RIBA3 and the project is not progressed further at this time