Proposed 2-storey classroom block (attached to existing building), to provide 10 no. Classrooms to replace existing mobile classroom accommodation.    

The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation.

Proposed 2-storey classroom block (attached to existing building), to provide 10 no. Classrooms to replace existing mobile classroom accommodation.

(Councillor Holton fulfilled the role of local ward member and accordingly had no vote on this application.  Councillor Kenyon had left the meeting.)

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor EL Holton spoke on the application.  She commented that the school needed to expand.  It had explored the options and the proposal was the best.  It was considered that given the distance between the proposed development and the nearest properties there would not be a detrimental impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents.

In discussion it was suggested that the school could usefully take the opportunity provided by the development to educate pupils in the planning process and engage them with it.

Councillor James proposed and Councillor Greenow seconded a motion that the application be approved in accordance with the printed recommendation.  The motion was carried with 13 votes in favour, none against and no abstentions.

RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any other conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers.

1.         A01 Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2          B02 Development in accordance with the approved plans

            Plan numbers 230-09; 230-02; 230-01; 230-06; 230-07; 230-08

3.         C03 Matching external materials

4.         F01 Restriction on hours of working – 0800-1800 Mondays to Fridays and       0800-1300 on Saturdays.

5.         H13 Access, turning area and parking

6.         H21 Wheel Washing

7.         I18 Scheme of foul drainage disposal

8.         The mobile classrooms shall be removed prior to the first use of the new classrooms approved subject of this application.

INFORMATIVES:

1.               The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against planning policy and any other material considerations, including any representations that have been received. It has subsequently determined to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework. 

2.         HN01 Mud on Highway

3.         HN10 No drainage to discharge to highway

4.         HN24 Drainage other than via highway system