Hull City's Allams face setback over Rosedowns luxury apartments plan
THEY are two of the richest businessmen in Britain and the financial saviours of Hull City.
But Assem and Ehab Allam are facing a possible setback over plans to redevelop an industrial site close to the city centre for new housing.
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Apartments plan: The former Rosedowns factory site in Cannon Street, Hull.
The pair want to convert the former Rosedowns factory in Cannon Street into luxury apartments.
They are also seeking outline approval from Hull City Council to build 78 homes on nearby land.
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But planning officers at the authority are recommending refusal for both schemes when they go before councillors next week.
They claim noise from existing manufacturing companies in the area would have an “adverse effect” on living conditions for residents moving into the new flats.
A report for next Wednesday’s planning committee reveals two nearby businesses have submitted letters of objection voicing similar concerns.
They say the area is zoned for industrial use and claim any go-ahead for new housing would comprise their own operations and potentially stifle any future expansion proposals.
The report adds: “Any subsequent noise disturbance would likely result in complaints which may impact in an adverse way on the viability of those businesses.
“It is therefore considered that until it can be adequately demonstrated that existing employment activities in the area would not have an adverse effect on the living conditions of future residents, a precautionary approach should be taken and the application be refused.”
The council officers also say the lack of any designated open space in the housing scheme goes against planning policies.
Both applications have been submitted by Allam Developments.
The father and son duo are listed as the only directors.
The company was formed in 1996 but has not been active commercially.
Latest accounts filed for the firm show it has a capital value of £250,000.
When the plans were first submitted to the council last year, the Allams told the Mail they were keeping an open mind on the long-term future of the site.
In a statement, Ehab Allam said: “No decision has yet been made as to whether we will develop the site ourselves or sell it on if planning consent is
granted.”
The planning applications include listed building consent to carry out conversion work on the derelict concrete-framed factory, which is thought to be one of the oldest structures of its kind in the country.
The building has been disused since the mid-1990s.
Comments
by unified
Tuesday, November 06 2012, 7:38PM
“killer 127, identify your self and wait for the summons for defimation.
Sorry, you mouth off but hide.
No difference between you and any bent councillor”
by mikewhit
Saturday, November 03 2012, 11:16AM
“We do need housing in Hull, so why not social; or affordable housing , answer simple they want cheap ground to build high value housing.
They are looking after money in the pocket.
We need manufacturing jobs. The fact that it is recommending refusal shows the council is straight.
Well done H.C. C.”
by Dandaragan
Saturday, November 03 2012, 10:37AM
“Not a bad idea to turn the Comet building into units. The views over the Humber seem to be under rated by many in Hull. It is south facing and has good access.
Many cities treasure their river/estuary and it is a prime location for residential development and walking and cycling paths. As someone living overseas I am always struck by the sheer size and many changing aspects of the Humber.”
by killer127
Saturday, November 03 2012, 9:29AM
“https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=rosedowns,+hull&hl=en&ll=53.750665,-0.339847&spn=0.013779,0.042014&sll=53.741478,-0.443486&sspn=0.055128,0.168056&t=h&hq=rosedowns,&hnear=Hull,+United+Kingdom&z=15&layer=c&cbll=53.750482,-0.340004&panoid=bkBm3DeJ6--v0p3FIevm7w&cbp=12,12.13,,0,-0.81”
by killer127
Saturday, November 03 2012, 9:29AM
“Oh and I take it the houses down Bridlington Avenue no longer exist, very nice of HDM to fail to point that out... null”
by killer127
Saturday, November 03 2012, 9:21AM
“If the Allams haven't learned by now, the only way to get anything through or from HCC is with a large donation to the councillors private pension funds, its the only type of business the communist (sorry Labour) party understand, perhaps they haven't offered to bung them enough, seeing as the Allams are respectable businessmen and self made millionaires and the councillors are anything but respectable, but are wealthy at taxpayer's expense.”
by shagadelics
Saturday, November 03 2012, 12:31AM
“yet another bash the allams tactic bye the clueless council. why do you hate them so much cg??”
by BevRoadNorth
Friday, November 02 2012, 8:30PM
“Schemes for building next to a thumping nightclub on Beverley Road, now next to chemical and industrial premises off town centre. Are the proposers quite sane? Encouraging new businesses or NEW industries to redevelop would be better,to actually BRING cash into Hull.
What next, high rise luxury mod-con residencies proposed in the soon to be vacated Comet building? "Excellent access to Hulls low-life,sorry,night life,down George Street,with inspiring views of concrete multi-storied parking and an equally soon to be deserted police HQ.Apply now."”
by Oxley666
Friday, November 02 2012, 8:30PM
“I think the Allams , are mor determined to DEVELOPE Hull than many companies in Hull , e.g. Manor properties! Crack on , or are the developers as corrupt!”
by bt13jz
Friday, November 02 2012, 7:48PM
“There is a full estate of houses just a accross the road. I dont see why they are objecting redevelopment and improvements to the area. Is it because some of the business's round are trying to buy land to extend parking rent spaces??”