Plans to install CCTV on protected Southampton building after NHS worker's car stolen

A planning application has been submitted to Southampton City Council to install CCTV cameras on Regency House in Grosvenor Square in Bargate.

The application states that the cameras would be "discreet" with minimal drilling required to install.

The building is located on the western side of Grosvenor Square and is Grade II listed, which means it is protected as it is of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it.

An application has been lodged with the city council to install CCTV off Grosvenor Square, Southampton.

The application, submitted by Mr Jack Taylor, explains that the CCTV cameras are needed following the theft of a car from a doctor and nurse who reside in the building.

The application states: "We've recently had a car stolen from one of the residents (a doctor and nurse's).

"It's been reported to the police.

"So I want to install CCTV cameras on the building to record any crimes if they were to unfortunately occur again."

The proposal is to have two CCTV cameras installed on the front of Regency House.

One camera would be positioned to cover the places opposite the front of the building, and another camera covering the door to the bike cupboard underneath the front stairs.

A heritage statement in the application reads: "The proposal for the installation of CCTV cameras on Regency House has been developed with a view to minimising any changes to the original Grade II listed parts of the building.

"Securico CCTV company have options that are available to make the cameras discreet.

They offered cameras and wiring that could be white in colour with minimal drilling required to install.

"The cameras on offer are also 'tennis ball sized', so this would help in ensuring to additional to the building is less noticeable.

"Placement of the cameras near some eaves would make the cameras more discreet."