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permission for development on a site of 0.6327ha, located at and to the rear of 51-55 Hardman's Gardens, consisting of the demolition of 5 no. existing derelict 2 storey cottages on site; the clearance of all overgrown vegetation; and the construction of a mixed use development, ranging in height from 2 no. to 5 no. storeys above basement level. The mixed use development will consist of 42 no. independent/assisted living and medical support residential units (7 no. 2 bed maisonettes with rooftop PV arrays in 2 no. terraces; 10 no. 1 bed dwelling units and 25 no. 2 bed dwelling units in 2 no. connected blocks) with associated private gardens/balconies and associated ancillary supports and facilities; and a two storey commercial building (490.2sqm), comprising a café/bakery selling hot and cold food for consumption on and off the premises (83.5sqm), a pharmacy (72.2sqm), a medical centre (226.4sqm) and communal circulation space (71.1sqm). The development will include landscaped open space with play area and outdoor gym equipment (882sqm); 46 no. car parking spaces at basement and street levels; and 125 no. bicycle parking spaces at basement and street levels. Access to serve the development will be provided via a new multi-modal entrance at Hardman's Gardens and a new pedestrian and cycle entrance at Scarlet Crescent. The development will also include the decommissioning of the existing pelican crossing and the relocation of the pelican crossing further sought on Hardman's Gardens. Planning permission is also sought for all ancillary site and development works above and below ground to facilitate the development including bin stores; substation, lighting, retaining walls, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, services and associated signage