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Variation of condition 9 (secure bicycle parking) of planning permission ref. 2007/2226 to reduce the number of cycle parking spaces from 220  to 130, of which 50 will be in place on opening, with the remaining 80 to be provided within three years.

14.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report, as set out within the agenda and explained that the consultation dates given in 4.1 and 4.2 of the report were incorrect.

14.2  Mr Emmerson (Headteacher, City Academy) was in attendance to answer any questions that arose.

14.3  The Chair wished to confirm that the land was allocated for the cycle spaces and the Planning Officer assured the Sub-Committee that it was.

14.4  Mr Emmerson explained that the application had come back to committee as if the Academy was to provide 220 cycle spaces, as previously agreed, they would have to lose some trees and playground space.  He added that it was unlikely that pupils would use a bike, as the majority of them lived within half a mile of the school.

14.5  In response to a question asking whether there was any space available for potential future cycle spaces, it was explained that there was some potential space if felt necessary.  Mr Emmerson added that they had undertaken a student survey where concerns had been raised about the potential reduction in playground/amenity space.

14.6  It was expected that there would be 200 pupils in total in the first year and 40 members of staff.  The number of pupils was then expected to rise by approximately 180 a year.  By completion, the City Academy was expected to eventually have approximately 1,250 pupils and 80 permanent and 80 support staff.

14.7  Members again raised concern about the small number or cycle spaces being offered in relation to the expected number of pupils and staff, however it was again reiterated that the majority of pupils lived within a half a mile radius.

Unanimously RESOLVED that:-

1.  SCM9 – No extraneous pipework

No soil stacks, soil vent pipes, flues, ductwork or any other pipework shall be fixed to the (street) elevations of the building other than as shown on the drawings hereby approved.

  REASON: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not detract from the character and visual amenity of the area.

2.  SCI3 – No roof plant

No plant (including all external enclosures, machinery and other installations; excluding solar water-heating and/or photovoltaic cells) shall be placed upon or attached to the roof or other external surfaces of the building, other than as shown on the drawings hereby approved, unless planning permission for such is sought and granted separately.

  REASON: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not detract from the character and visual amenity of the area.

3.  SCH3 – Containment of parking

No parking of vehicles arriving at or departing from the premises shall take place  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15