For:      Mr P Morgan per AEDAS Architects, 1st Floor, Clifton Heights, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1EJ

 

Ward: St. Martins & Hinton

The Central Team Leader presented a report about a planning application for a new school for Hereford Academy at Marlbrook Road, Redhill, Hereford.  The site occupied by Hereford Academy formed the former schools of Grafton, Haywood, Wyebridge Senior Schools and Marlbrook Primary School.  This proposal was to replace all the buildings on site with a new school, 6th Form and community building together with sports pitches.  He outlined the main features of the proposals and presented the following updates:-

 

The applicants have confirmed that due to internal height restrictions the Sports hall roof has been increased by approx. 0.50m. This does not however increase the overall height as the coloured ventilation wraps will still be at 11m.

 

Highways Agency still awaiting additional information and therefore maintain the holding objection.

 

Conservation Manager (Archaeology) have reviewed the Archaeological Report and whilst the majority of the site is of low archaeological potential there is an area in the south east corner which has a degree of sensitivity. However mitigation through conditions can be achieved. Accordingly subject to the imposition of conditions to secure a programme of archaeological works and foundation design the proposal is acceptable.

 

A neighbour has raised concerns that the all weather pitch will create noise pollution into the evening in an area which is quiet at night and that it should be switched with the rugby pitch which is not floodlit.

 

The Environmental Health and Trading Standards Officers had reviewed the application and had raised no objections.  Because of the layout of the site, there was insufficient room to switch the all-weather pitch with the rugby pitch but its usage would be restricted to 10:00 pm to protect the amenity of local residents.  Enhanced landscaping would be considered along the boundary of the all-weather pitch to help with this aspect.

 

CHANGE TO RECOMMENDATION

Change by removing Archaeology and add conditions E01 (site investigation) E04 (foundation design).

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Whitmey, a school governor, spoke in favour of the application

 

Councillor ACR Chappell, a local Ward Member commended the work that had been done by the school governors, staff and the officers involved in arriving at such significant proposals for the education and community facilities that would be provided at the Academy.  These sentiments were echoed by the Committee.

 

RESOLVED

 

That subject to the removal of the objection from the Highways Agency, the Officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to approve the application subject to the following conditions including E01 (site investigation) E04 (foundation design); and any further conditions considered necessary by Officers:

 

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.      C01 (Samples of external materials).

 

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

3.      E03 (Site observation – archaeology)

 

         Reason: To allow the potential archaeological interest of the site to be investigated and recorded and to comply with the requirements of Policy ARCH6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

4.       E04 (Submission of foundation design).

 

          Reason: The development affects a site on which archaeologically significant remains survive and a design solution is sought to minimise archaeological disturbance through a sympathetic foundation design in order to comply with the requirements of Policy ARCH2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

5.       F01 (Restriction on hours of working).

 

          Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the locality and to comply with Policy DR2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

6.       F02 (Restriction of hours of delivery).

          Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the locality and to comply with Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

7.       G02 (Retention of trees and hedgerows).

 

          Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the development conforms with Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

8.       G06 (Remedial works to trees).

 

          Reason: The trees form an integral part of the visual environment and this                 condition is imposed to preserve the character and amenities of the area and to ensure that the development conforms with Policies DR1 and LA5 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

9.       G10 ( Landscaping schemes).

 

          Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenities of the area and to conform with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

10.     G11 (Landscaping schemes – implementation).

 

          Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenities of the area and to comply with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

11.     H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

 

          Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway and to conform with the requirements of Policy T11 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

12.     H21 (Wheel washing).

 

          Reason: To ensure that the wheels of vehicles are cleaned before leaving the site in the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

13.     H27 (Parking for site operatives).

 

          Reason: To prevent indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

 

14.     H30 (Travel plans).

 

          Reason: In order to ensure that the development is carried out in combination with a scheme aimed at promoting the use of a range of sustainable transport initiatives and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

 

15.     Details of the proposed means of closure of the Stanberrow Road access to all vehicles other than emergency vehicles shall be submitted for approval in writing of the local planning authority.

          Reason: In the interests of highway safety and visual amenity of the area in accordance with Policies DR and DR3.

 

16.     I16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

 

          Reason: Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents and to comply with Policy DR13 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

17.     I18 (Scheme of foul drainage disposal).

 

          Reason: In order to ensure that satisfactory drainage arrangements are provided and to comply with Policy DR4 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

18.    I21 (Scheme of surface water regulation).

 

         Reason: To prevent the increased risk of flooding and to comply with Policy DR4 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

19.    I22 (No surface water to public sewer).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the public sewerage system and reduce the risk of surcharge flooding so as to comply with Policy DR4 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

20.    I32 (Details of floodlighting/external lighting).

 

         Reason: Reason: To safeguard local amenities and to comply with Policy DR14 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

21.    I33 (External lighting).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and amenities of the area and to comply with Policy DR14 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

22.    I34 (Colour of floodlighting columns).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and amenities of the area and to comply with Policy DR14 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

23.    I35 (Time limit on floodlighting/external lighting) (4 pm – 10 pm).

 

         Reason: To minimise the impact of the floodlights and to protect the residential amenity of nearby dwellings so as to comply with Policy DR14 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

24.    I36 (Restriction on level of illuminance of floodlighting (sports grounds).

 

         Reason: To minimise the impact of the floodlights and to protect the residential amenity of nearby dwellings so as to comply with Policy DR14 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

25.    I37 (Details of shields to prevent light pollution).

 

         Reason: To minimise light overspill and to protect the amenity of neighbouring properties so as to comply with Policy DR14 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

26.    I38 (Angle of floodlighting.

 

         Reason: To minimise light overspill and to protect the amenity of neighbouring properties so as to comply with Policy DR14 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

27.    I41 ( Scheme of refuse storage commercial)).

 

         Reason: In the interests of amenity and to comply with Policy DR4 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

28.    I44 (No burning of materials/substances during construction phase).

 

         Reason: To safeguard residential amenity and prevent pollution and to comply with Policy DR4 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

29.    I51 (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 so as to comply with Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

30.    L04 (Comprehensive & Integrated draining of site).

 

         Reason:  To ensure that effective drainage facilities are provided for the proposed development, and that no adverse impact occurs to the environment or the existing public sewerage system so as to comply with Policy CF2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

31.    M14 (Car park drainage).

 

         Reason:  To ensure that effective drainage facilities are provided for the proposed development, and that no adverse impact occurs to the environment or the existing public sewerage system so as to comply with Policy CF2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

32.                                      K4 (Nature conservation – implementation).

 

          Reason: To ensure that all species are protected having regard o the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation(Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 1994 (as amended) and Policies NC1, NC5, NC6 and NC7 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

Informatives:

 

1.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans.

 

2.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.