News
24 February 2010
Plans approved for new library and teaching building
The City Council's Strategic Development Control Committee approved the revised planning application for new library and teaching facilities for Oxford Brookes University on Wednesday 24 February.
The application may be called in to be considered by the full council, but only if enough councillors remain opposed to the scheme.
Speaking after the meeting Paul Large, Acting Registrar for the university said:
“In developing the revised plans for a new library and teaching building, we have worked hard to establish a positive dialogue with local residents and to address as many of the concerns about the previous scheme as possible.
“We’re encouraged that more councillors on the committee supported our proposals this time and feel this is in recognition of the fact that we have made important compromises on the development of this important building.
“We must now wait until close of business on Tuesday (2 March) to see whether enough Councillors remain opposed to the building to ask for it to be considered at a full Council meeting on 18 March.
“This development is vital for the future of teaching and learning at the university and to maintain excellent academic standards and successful graduates.
“Our students and staff make a huge contribution to the local knowledge and skills economy and these facilities will enable us to continue to support the city and the region.”