Issue - meetings

PERMISSION

Description of application – Single storey extension to accommodate 6 new classes, hall learning resource area and ancillary facilities, minor demolition works, new entrance lobby, two new pedestrian entrances located opposite 303 Chipperfield Road and 16 Swan Close, re-instatement of one way vehicular access with exit only gate, reorganisation of onsite parking with 10 new additional spaces and associated external works to facilitate the expansion of the school from one form entry to two form entry and new nursery play area.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Whilst not opposed to the application and acknowledging an educational need within the specific area, Councillor Smith referred to discussions at meetings of the Local Development Framework Advisory Panel where Members agreed they would prefer development of schools to be increased by height as opposed to expansion of footprint.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED (subject to any direction by the Secretary of State) as recommended, subject to the conditions outlined in the report of the Chief Planner with the addition of a further condition to read:-

16  Details of a scheme of landscaping to include details of the green roof proposed and ecological enhancements shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the commencement of the development hereby permitted. The approved scheme shall be implemented in the first planting season following the first occupation of the buildings or the substantial completion of the development, whichever is sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the substantial completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species to those originally planted.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and to secure a visually satisfactory setting for the development.