Agenda item

PERMISSION

Description of application - Part refurbishment/ part demolition of existing buildings and erection of part two/ part three storey building comprising sports hall, main hall, sixth form centre and teaching accommodation with single storey kitchen extension to western elevation and ancillary development.

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

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION be GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner with amendments to conditions 6 and 10 to read as follows:-

6. Details of the windows (including rooflights and dormers where appropriate) including their materials, method of opening and drawings showing sections through mullions, transoms and glazing bars and sills, arches, lintels and reveals (including dimension of any recess) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of above ground works.  The windows shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.

REASON:  In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of the appearance of the building and the visual amenities of the area.

10.The development hereby permitted shall incorporate measures to minimise the risk of crime.  Details of such measures, according to the principles and physical security requirements of Secured by Design, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of above ground works.  The approved measures shall be implemented before the development is occupied and thereafter retained.

REASON: In the interest of security and crime prevention and to accord with Policies H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.”