New sports hall and alterations to existing science block.

New sports hall and alterations to existing science block.

 

The Central Team Leader reported that, as a result of negotiations, there were no outstanding objections to the application and he outlined the key elements of the proposal.

 

The Chairman commented on the value of the site inspection that had been undertaken and noted that the report had been updated with the comments of English Heritage and Hereford City Council in respect of the revised proposals that had been incorporated.

 

Councillor MAF Hubbard, the Local Ward Member, acknowledged the need for enhanced sports facilities for the school and felt that the proposal was very innovative.  He emphasised the importance of the conditions in respect of nature conservation and bio-diversity.  He expressed some concerns about the scale of the building and potential visual impact, particularly on East Street.  In response, the Central Team Leader highlighted the street scene considerations and advised that, although there would be an impact, it was considered that the final scheme effectively addressed the sensitive issues associated with this site.

 

A number of members commented on the interesting architectural approach that the Cathedral School had taken in respect of other buildings in the locality and supported this proposal.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers to be authorised to refer the application to the Secretary of State and approve the applications with such conditions as officers consider appropriate.

 

Suggested Conditions:

 

1.     A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

 

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.     B01 (Samples of external materials).

 

Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

 

3.     D01 (Site investigation – archaeology).

 

Reason: To ensure the archaeological interest of the site is recorded.

 

4.     D04 (Submission for foundation design).

 

Reason: The development affects a site on which archaeologically significant remains survive.  A design solution is sought to minimise archaeological disturbance through a sympathetic foundation design.

 

5.     Prior to the commencement of development, the first fire escape exit onto East Street shall be revised and recessed in accordance with details to be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority.  Development shall then be completed in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: In the interests of pedestrian safety.

 

6.     The proposals set out in the Mitigation and Compensation section of the ecologist's report shall be followed as detailed.  Results of protected species surveys shall be submitted to, and approved by, Herefordshire Council prior to the commencement of development, including appropriate mitigation and enhancement measures.  Development shall then proceed in accordance with the approved details.

 

        Reason: In the interests of nature conservation.

 

7.     Details of construction, siting and erection of nest boxes for nesting birds shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, Herefordshire Council in accordance with the proposed recommendations to provide nearby alternative nest sites.  This will include a scheme of work to ensure that the birds are not disturbed during nesting from March to September.  Development shall then proceed in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: In the interests of nature conservation.

 

8.     A habitat enhancement scheme based upon the recommendation of the Mitigation and Compensation section of the ecologist's report shall be specified in a method statement for submission to, and approval by, Herefordshire Council prior to the commencement of development. Development shall then proceed in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: In the interests of nature conservation.

 

9.     F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

 

Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

 

10.   F32 (Details of floodlighting/external lighting).

 

Reason: To safeguard local amenities.

 

11.   F48 (Details of slab levels).

 

Reason: In order to define the permission and ensure that the development is of a scale and height appropriate to the site.

 

12.   G04 (Landscaping scheme (general)).

 

Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

13.   G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general)).

 

Reason:  In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

Informatives:

 

1.     N01 – Access for all.

 

2.     N03 – Adjoining property rights.

 

3.     N06 – Listed Building Consent.

 

4.     ND2 – Area of Archaeological Importance.

 

5.     N11A – Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) – Birds.

 

6.     N11B – Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and Conservation (Nat. Habitats and C) Regs 1994 – Bats.

 

7.     All ecological mitigation work should be overseen by a relevantly qualified and experienced ecological clerk of works (or consultant engaged in that capacity).

 

8.     N15 – Reasons for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

 

9.     N19 – Avoidance of doubt.

 

DCCE2007/0647/L:

 

1.     C01 (Time limit for commencement (Listed Building Consent)).

 

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

2.     C02 (Approval of details).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this location of special architectural or historical interest.

 

3.     C11 (Specification of guttering and down pipes).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this location of special architectural or historical interest.

 

4.     C17 (Samples of roofing materials).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this location of special architectural or historical interest.

 

Informatives:

 

1.     Access for all.

 

2.     NC1 – Alterations to submitted/approved plans.

 

3.     N15 – Removal for the grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

 

4.     N19 – Avoidance of doubt.