Planning application bonanza

There's a bit of a raft of potentially important planning applications under consideration at the moment - all on Whiteladies Road.  I was hoping to have time to do a more details piece on each, but I've run out of blogtime just now, so I'll do a quick summary - drop me a line if you want more details:

• Old ABC Cinema.  The application is for a gym and five flats.  I am going to be opposing due to parking impact and the massing of the building in the roof area, which I think detracts strongly from strong presence of the tower.  The consultation period for this one has technically closed, but you can still send in comments.
• Old Maskreys furniture shop.  The application is for a ground floor restaurant and student flats above.  I've not had a chance to look at this in detail yet, but I think I will struggle with a non-retail use, especially given the Cumulative Impact Area (i.e. no new alcohol sales).  I am also worried about the intensity of use, although I'm not opposed to residential use in principle.  Still talking to people about this one and how to respond.
• Old Dragons Kiss bar.  There are complementary planning and licensing applications in from Wetherspoons to bring this premises back into use - it closed down over a year ago, apparently due to Police pressure.  It is difficult to argue against one bar replacing another, so I don't think I will be opposing this, especially as Wetherspoons are generally well-run establishments, in my experience.
• Territorial Army Centre.  The application is for a Waitrose supermarket - though the Council would like to see the site turned into a school.  Again, I've not been able to yet have a close look at the plans, but I will almost certainly be opposing this as we have too many supermarkets already.

I'll try to find a spare minute to add in the application reference numbers, but you can find them all on the Council's website.

CORRECTION (31/5/12) : The Maskreys ground floor is planned to remain as retail - my mistake.