Agenda item

Description of application – Construction of a single storey Early Years Foundation Stage classroom extension with enclosed play area and external canopy to the south east side of the existing school building, additional car parking, bin store and associated external works.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received at the meeting.  It was reported that further objections to the application had been received together with two late letters of support.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION be GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report of the Chief Planner with four further conditions to read:-

“20.  The number of children attending the school shall not exceed 256 pupils at any one time

REASON:  In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of amenity and public safety.

21.  The number of classes at the school shall not exceed a maximum of eight.

REASON:  In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of amenity and public safety.

22.  Prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted, a Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The Plan should include measures to promote and encourage the use of alternative modes of transport to the car.  It shall also include a timetable for the implementation of the proposed measures and details of the mechanisms for implementation and for annual monitoring and updating. The Travel Plan shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed timescale and details.

REASON: In order to ensure appropriate management of transport implications of the development and to accord with Policy T2 of the Unitary Development Plan.

23.  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) no buildings, structures, alterations, walls or fences of any kind shall be erected or made within the curtilage(s) of the dwelling(s) hereby permitted without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. 

REASON:  In order to prevent intensification of the site and to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of amenity and public safety.”