Approval tipped for housing plans on Bruker UK headquarters

Plans for a major housing scheme on the site of the existing Bruker UK Ltd headquarters in Coventry look set to receive the thumbs up. A proposed replacement headquarters for the company has also been recommended for approval.Bruker UK is seeking the go-ahead from Coventry City Council to redevelop the site of its headquarters on Banner Lane to provide up to 120 residential properties.The proposal includes the demolition of the existing Bruker UK facility, which comprises offices, laboratories/workshops and stores.The residential plans comprise single, two-storey and three-storey houses and three and four-storey apartments. This includes two, three and four-bed properties, for both market and affordable housing.Bruker’s plans for its new headquarters are also to be considered by the committee as a separate application.The premises would be located on the adjoining site and be accompanied by nine car parking spaces for visitors to the front of the three-storey building, with staff parking at the rear for 36 spaces. Cycle storage is also provided.This application has also been tipped for the green light.