Agenda item

Approved subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 16/00601/F for an extension to foundation stage unit, extension to existing school hall, erection of two new key stage 2 classrooms, staffroom and supporting ancillary rooms. Demolition works and refurbishment to existing, internal alterations including new kitchen and external landscaping including new Multi-use games area (MUGA).

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers report, presentation and written update.

Resolved

That application 16/00601/F be approved subject to:

a)         The applicant entering into an appropriate s106 Legal Agreement to the satisfaction of the District Council to secure financial contributions as outlined in paragraph 3.9 of the report.

b)         The following conditions:

1.            The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

2.            Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents:

•           Application Form submitted with the application;

•           Design and Access Statement (ref: 1428/2A) by Thinking Buildings dated 30th March 2016 submitted with the application;

•           Transport Statement (ref: TR8160177/BE002) by Glanville dated March 2016 submitted with the application;

•           Drawing Numbers: 01; 05 Revision B; 06 Revision D; 10 Revision D; and 11 Revision A submitted with the application; and

•           Drawing Number 110 Revision 01 received from the applicant’s agent by e-mail on 23rd June 2016.

3.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the walls and roofs of the development hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the walls and roofs of the development shall be carried out in accordance with the samples so approved.

4.            Prior to the occupation of the development hereby permitted, full specification details (including construction, layout, surfacing and drainage) of the extended layby on Aynho Road (shown on Drawing No: 05 Rev B), along with a timetable for the implementation of the works, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the extended layby shall be provided and made available for use in accordance with the approved details and timetable.

5.            Prior to occupation of development hereby permitted, a school Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The Travel Plan shall incorporate (i) details of the means of regulating the use of private cars for journeys to school in favour of other modes of transport and (ii) the means of implementation and methods of monitoring the Travel Plan.

6.            Prior to commencement of the development hereby permitted, a plan showing the number, location and design of new cycle and scooter parking for the school shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The new parking shown on the approved plan shall be provided prior to first occupation of the development. Thereafter, the parking shall be permanently retained and maintained for the parking of cycles and scooters in connection with the development.

7.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a hard landscaping scheme including details of the layout, design, surfacing, and appearance of:

•           Pavements, pedestrian areas, reduced-dig areas, crossing points and steps;

•           Gates, fences, walls or any other means of enclosure;

•           Fencing surrounding the MUGA.

Shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved landscape scheme.

8.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS), undertaken in accordance with BS:5837:2012 and all subsequent amendments and revisions shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, all works on site shall be carried out in accordance with the approved AMS.

9.            That:

a)         No retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted, damaged or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be pruned in any manner, be it branches, stems or roots, other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. All tree works shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998: Recommendations for Tree Works.

b)         If any retained tree is cut down, uprooted, destroyed or dies, another tree shall be planted in the same place in the next planting season following the removal of that tree, full details of which shall be firstly submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

10.         The existing hedgerow along the southern boundary of the site and the south western boundary of the staff car park (displayed on Drawing Number 05 Revision B submitted with the application) shall be retained and properly maintained at a height of not less than 2 metres, and if any hedgerow plant dies within five years from the completion of the MUGA it shall be replaced by a plant of the same or similar species and shall thereafter be properly maintained in accordance with this condition.