Agenda item

Recommendation:  Conditional Approval.

Proposal:  Full application for the proposed erection of a two storey classroom block linked with part of Block A (Small Hall), refurbishment of part of the existing buildings to improve the 'Main Hall', increase the height of part of Block A to provide a new kitchen area with associated plant and screening, along with the creation of a new servicing area via Evendons Road, following the demolition of buildings C, D, E and part of Block A.  Erection of single storey kitchen unit for a temporary period.

Applicant:  Evendons Primary School Trust

The Committee received and reviewed a report about this application, set out in Agenda pages 41 to 80.

The Committee was advised that the Members’ Update included:

·         Additional information regarding consultation response;

·         Proposed additional condition regarding existing vehicular access to the site from Finchampstead Road being used only by emergency vehicles;

·         Proposed additional condition regarding pupil numbers;

·         Proposed additional condition regarding the submission and approval of a community use Access and Management Plan relating to the dual use of the school facilities by the local community prior to the first occupation of the proposed two storey block;

·         Amendment to condition 9.

Members had visited the site on Friday 12 August 2016.

Members requested that an informative be added regarding the school being fitted with sprinklers. 

A Member also expressed concern about the removal of asbestos from the refurbished buildings.  It was suggested that Officers contact the developers on this matter.

A Member commented that the proposed condition regarding the resubmission of the Travel Plan within 6 months of the occupation of the proposed two storey block was helpful in light of the proposed condition that the school could take up 350 pupils at one time.

RESOLVED:  That application No. 161258 be approved, subject to the conditions set out on Agenda pages 42 to 46, with three additional conditions and condition 9 amended as set out in the Members’ Update.