Agenda item

Recommendation: Conditional Approval

Proposal: Full application for the proposed new multi-use hall, erection of a extension to the existing science block and the retrofit/repurposing of existing dining hall into a new admin block, school entrance and drama hall. Landscaping and erection of 4 netball court to rear/side. (Commissioned by WBC).

Applicant: Wokingham Borough Council

The Committee considered a report about this application, set out in agenda pages 61 to 100.

The Committee were advised that updates contained within the Supplementary Planning Agenda included:

·       Correction regarding the number of netball courts.

Stephen Conway commented that the application was located within the Green Belt and ordinarily development would not be permitted.  However, there were special circumstances which made the application acceptable, the necessary improvement for education facilities in the area.

Andrew Mickleburgh noted that no objections to the proposal had been received from the Ward Members, neighbours or the Parish Council.

Stephen Conway proposed that the application be approved in line with the officer recommendation.  This was seconded by Wayne Smith.

RESOLVED:  That application 223613 be approved subject to the conditions and informatives set out in pages 71 to 77.