Heaping praise on the plan, Cllr Michael Brossard (Conservative), the vice-chairman of the committee, said: “It’s an extremely imaginative scheme given that this is going to be in a very focal position between two main roads. It’s in a very prominent position from the highway. I do like the palette of materials that are proposed… I think if it’s approved this will actually be an iconic building and it’s one that I fully support.”
A view of what the apartments will look like once built. The plan was submitted by the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth. The scheme was approved by 15 votes, with Cllr Tricia Brown (Labour) abstaining.