“ Fundamentally, this is a fine idea. Clearly this exact iteration of the planning application was not. I hope that plans are submitted to develop this site usefully and to the benefit of the local economy.
All evidence says that what's really needed to revive high streets is housing. Hotels are second best. Either way, footfall increases are needed to support the local shops. This is the same _everywhere_ in the whole country.
I look forward to seeing what is proposed next. ”