Changes made to proposed Town Quay development

CGI of the proposed Town Quay development in Southampton

Changes to a £200 million waterfront development have sparked another round of public consultation.

The proposal for Town Quay in Southampton includes a five-star hotel, flats, spa, restaurants and bars and was first submitted to the city council by Nicolas James Group in January.

After concerns were raised by consultees, the developer has now tabled alterations to address feedback.

Agents Luken Beck MDP said a change to the planned demolition on the site would create a “larger and enhanced open area”.

The proposed scheme features 460 flats spread across four tower blocks, which would overlook the marina and include a new passenger terminal for the Red Jet ferry service.

The proposed demolition on the site would now involve buildings at the northern end of Town Quay pier.

The agents said when combined with the area in front of Harbour House, this would create an “attractive focal point” and enhanced entrance.

The alterations also include making it clear that the scheme features a helipad on the roof of the proposed hotel building.

Following feedback from the Environment Agency, a revised flood risk assessment has been submitted.

In an initial public consultation on the application, 24 residents objected and a handful supported the plans.

The local authority’s housing team said the scheme had an affordable housing requirement of 161 dwellings.

But a statement submitted by the developer said a financial viability assessment found the scheme cannot provide on-site affordable housing, which authorities have described as "disappointing".

Nicolas James Group said the plans include a contribution to affordable housing in the city.

The project would create around 1,000 jobs and “deliver a major economic boost to the city”, the developer has said.

The deadline for responses on the council’s planning portal in the re-consultation period is 27 May.