Issue - meetings

Erection of a one-storey extension to the western wing of the existing building to accommodate new school dining facilities; a part one, part three storey extension to the eastern wing of the existing building to accommodate additional teaching facilities for a 250 pupil sixth form, and a two storey extension to the rear of the eastern wing to accommodate an autistic special needs unit, together with enabling demolition works to parts of the building, and associated landscaping.

13.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the agenda.

13.2  John Burrow (Learning Trust) and Andrezej Kuszell (Architect) were in attendance to answer any questions that arose.

13.3  Councillor Desmond wished to clarify why this extension was not included in the original proposal for the MossbourneCommunity Academy.  It was explained that it previously wasn’t requested and that the Academy had previously been sponsored privately and was now under the responsibility of the Council.

13.4  Discussion took place on the proposed materials and it was confirmed that some parts of the extension will mimic the existing building and will incorporate the colour red, which will compliment the existing blue and yellow.

13.5  Concern was raised over the loss of four trees and the Committee wished to know which trees would be lost.  It was explained that two of the trees were already dead and that the other two were younger trees. The Planning Officer added that an additional condition had been added to avoid or minimise harm to the existing TPO trees, detailed in the addendum.

13.6  The Committee felt that 80 car parking spaces was too many and that 142 cycle spaces was inadequate.  It was explained that the school was adamant that they needed the 80 car parking spaces on site.

Unanimously RESOLVED that:

1.  SCB0 – Development in accordance with plans

The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans hereby approved and any subsequent approval of details.

REASON: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is carried out in full accordance with the plans hereby approved.

2.  SCB1 – Commencement within three years

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.

3.  SCM6 – Materials to be approved

Details, including samples, of all materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building, boundary walls and ground surfaces shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority, in writing, before work on the external surfaces, boundary walls and ground surfaces commences on site. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

REASON: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not detract from the character  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13