The council meeting focused on reviewing several planning applications, primarily concerning changes of use to short-term lets and other modifications in residential and commercial properties. Each case was debated with considerations on local policies, residential amenity impacts, and economic benefits.

1. 6.1 to 1A Abercrombie Place: The application sought to change the use from financial services to a hotel. The council debated whether it should be classified as short-term apartments instead. Concerns were raised about the impact on local residential amenity and the correct application of planning policies. The decision was to refuse the application based on potential disturbances to neighboring residents.

2. 6.2, 32 F1, 4th Street: This application involved changing a dwelling into a short-term let. The council discussed the impact on residential amenity and the character of the area, which is predominantly residential. The application was refused, emphasizing the need to preserve residential spaces in the city.

3. 13.3F2 Spittle Street: The proposal was to change a residential flat to a shop. The council considered the loss of residential accommodation and the impact on local economic activity. The application was refused, highlighting the importance of maintaining residential units in the area.

4. 27.1F West Midlands Street: This case involved a retrospective change for a six-bedroom flat from residential to short-term let. Despite the applicant's argument that the property was previously used by students and would not impact the area significantly, the council refused the application, citing concerns about the loss of residential housing and disturbances to other residents in the building.

Surprisingly, despite thorough discussions and some sympathy towards applicants, all proposed changes that involved converting residential spaces into short-term lets were refused, reflecting a strong council stance on preserving residential amenities and housing stock.