The developer behind Dunedin’s latest five-star hotel bid faces fresh challenges as he fights for consent to build the controversial project in Moray Pl. Mr Tosswill had previously insisted the design was non-negotiable, before changes — including an irregular finish to the building’s towers at rooftop height — were made public last week. That would depend on ground conditions, Mr Tosswill’s requirements and the cost, but "those are all things we can look at", Mr Craig said. The panel would not allow fresh hotel plans to be presented, as that would require the hearing to be adjourned and fresh consultation on the changes, he said. While Mr Craig defended the design, and Mr Falconer called for a height reduction, Graeme McIndoe, an urban design consultant appearing for Millennium & Copthorne, argued the building was irredeemable.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 17, 2017 18:22 UTC