The Coppergate Riverside saga takes a new twist today, with support for the amended plans from conservation and cycling organisations.

English Heritage says that Land Securities' revised planning application meets its previous concerns, while the Cyclists' Touring Club welcomes the inclusion of a new cycle bridge.

This could well mark a sea change in widespread opposition to the development.

This could be the moment when the plans start to be accepted. Or it could just see the whole complex debate brought to the fore once more.