Agenda item
190280 - MARLBROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL, GREEN CROFT, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR2 7NT
Proposed extension to existing primary school with associated external works including new car park and highway improvement works.
Decision:
The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation.
Minutes:
(Proposed extension to existing primary school with associated external works including new car park and highway improvement works.)
(Councillor Shaw withdrew from the meeting during consideration of the application.)
The Development Manager gave a presentation on the application.
In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr J Bothamley, a UK funder of educational services, spoke in objection.
In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor P Rone, spoke on the application.
He made the following principal comments:
· The school would always face pressure on places. It served the area of highest population density in the City and Ofsted had rated it an outstanding school.
· The proposal had been under consideration for some years. It would provide opportunity for pupils.
· The school was in a residential area and residents were affected by school traffic. There was a travel plan in place. However, car parking issues in the area did arise and the proposed car parking space would be beneficial and was essential.
In the Committee’s discussion of the application the following principal points were made:
· There was broad support for the application. There was an established strategic demand for the additional places and the replacement of the existing temporary buildings was to be welcomed. The current pressure on parking and the proposed parking provision was noted.
· A concern was expressed about the potential for the proposal to have an adverse impact on other schools.
· The Lead Development Manager commented that paragraph 6.4 of the report confirmed the need for additional school places in the south of the city. The proposal would also provide for the replacement of the temporary buildings currently in use.
· The design could be improved upon.
· The issue of travel and parking was a much broader issue than just this one school and the effect on its immediate area.
· It was requested that it be ensured that the trees that would be lost as a result of the development were replaced.
The Lead Development Manager commented that new trees were proposed to replace those that would be lost. The school did have a travel plan in place. The replacement of the temporary buildings would be of benefit.
The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate. He had no additional comment.
Councillor Greenow proposed and Councillor Holton seconded a motion that the application be approved in accordance with the printed recommendation. The motion was carried with 11 votes in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention.
RESOLVED: That officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers are authorised to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions below and any other further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:
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C01 - Time limit for commencement (full permission)
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C07 - Development in accordance with approved plans and materials
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Pre-commencement Conditions
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CNS - Habitat Regulations (River Wye SAC-SSSI) - Nature Conservation Protection
Before any work, including any site clearance or demolition begin, equipment or materials moved on to site, a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be supplied to the planning authority for written approval. The approved CEMP shall be implemented and remain in place until all work is complete on site and all equipment and spare materials have finally been removed.
Reason: In order to comply with Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2017), National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act (2006), NPPF (2018) and Herefordshire Council Core Strategy (2015) policy LD2
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CNS – Welsh Water (Drainage)
No development shall commence until a drainage scheme for the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall provide for the disposal of foul, surface and land water, and include an assessment of the potential to dispose of surface and land water by sustainable means. Thereafter the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the development and no further foul water, surface water and land drainage shall be allowed to connect directly or indirectly with the public sewerage system.
Reason: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no pollution of or detriment to the environment having regard to the requirements of policy SD3 and SD4 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy
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CNS – Construction Management Plan
No development shall commence until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall include the following details:
a) Parking for site operatives and visitors which shall be retained and kept available during construction of the development. b) Details of working hours and hours for deliveries c) Emergency / site contacts during the construction period d) Site compound location e) A scheme for the control of dust arising from building and site works f) Measures to promote sustainable means of transport for construction staff with respect to the construction site
The agreed details of the Construction Management Plan shall be implemented throughout the construction period.
Reason: In the interests of the residential amenity of properties within the locality and of highway safety in accordance with Policies SD1 and MT1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework
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C90 – Tree Protection
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Pre-occupation Conditions
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CAL - Access, turning area and parking
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CB2 - Secure covered cycle parking provision
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CB3 - Travel Plan (with requirement for annual travel surveys)
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C97 – Landscape Implementation (Soft and hard landscaping)
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CNS – Sport England (Court Provision)
Prior to the construction of the replacement netball courts, further details of their design and specification to include:
a) a cross section showing the proposed levels of the courts and the associated run off areas, and b) construction details of the courts to from sub-base level to surface course level including any colour coating (where proposed) and application of the proposed line markings to demonstrate that the courts will provide appropriate slip resistance, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (after consultation with Sport England).
The specification of the courts shall accord with Sport England guidance in “Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sport” Design Guidance Note (SE 2013) and the relevant Technical Design Guidance from England Netball.
The netball courts shall not be constructed other than in accordance with the approved details and before the school extension hereby permitted is first brought into use.
Reason: To ensure the provision of the replacement courts to a satisfactory specification having regard to the guidance contained the National Planning Policy Framework (particularly Para 97) and Sport England’s Playing Fields Policy, which is presented within its ‘Playing Fields Policy and Guidance Document’
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Compliance Conditions
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CNS - Habitat Regulations (River Wye SAC) – Foul- and Surface Water
For the development approved under this Decision Notice all foul water shall discharge through a connection to the local Mains Sewer network; and all surface water managed through and on site attenuation system with final discharge to existing mains sewer network; unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: In order to comply with Habitat Regulations (2017), National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act (2006) and Herefordshire Council Core Strategy (2015) policies LD2, SD3 and SD4.
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INFORMATIVES:
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IP2 - Application Approved Following Revisions
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INS - Having regard to condition 11:
Sport England have would refer you to the relevant guidance as follows:
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I54 - Disabled needs
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(The meeting adjourned between 11.20 to 11.35 am)
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