Agenda item
WD/D/19/001826 - Construction of CCN provision at St Marys Church of England Middle School, Coombe Road, Puddletown
Install a modular
construction classbase for a new CCN provision within
the School. A glazed link corridor to connect the proposed building with the
existing school.
4no. additional parking spaces to be provided to suit extra staffing levels.
Minutes:
The Committee
considered planning application WD/D/19/001826 for St Marys Church of England
Middle School, Coombe Road, Puddletown to install a modular construction classbase
for a new Complex Communication Needs (CCN) provision within the School,
incorporating a glazed linking corridor to connect the proposed building with
the existing school, together with 4 additional parking spaces to meet
increased staffing levels.
With the aid of a visual presentation officers described the proposal
and planning issues in detail, covering the key elements of the
development. Photographs and plans were shown to the Committee which provided
an illustration of the location and design of the proposed development, how the
modular unit would look and its dimensions - form, mass and size - and the
materials to be used; parking and access arrangements; and its relationship
with the school and other neighbouring development in that part of Puddletown.
Officers referred to the detailed design, including the school’s construction
and the materials to be used. The Committee was also shown the context of the
development within the character of the surrounding landscape.
Officers reported that no objections or representations had been
received to the published planning application, with the Puddletown Area Parish
Council and the local Ward Member, Emma Prker, having had the opportunity to
respond, and being satisfied in that regard.
The Committee were
then provided with the opportunity to ask questions of the
officer’s
presentation and officer’s provided clarification in respect of the points
raised
including
questions about what mitigation there would be for tree replacement; what
colour scheme would be used for the external paintwork, considering cedar red
to be complementary to that which existed; and if solar energy could be
incorporated within the scheme.
Officers confirmed
that there would be sufficient tree management, covered by condition; the
development’s external colour scheme would be wholly in keeping with the
surrounding characteristics of the other school buildings, covered by condition
; and, where practicable, consideration was given to the inclusion of renewable
energy source in developments affecting Council properties, including the
installation of solar energy, if able.
The Committee
agreed that as the proposed development would create a new facility for
children with complex communication needs across Dorset it was to be wholly
accepted. They were assured by officers
that an Informative note would complement any grant of planning permission in
addressing the issue of inclusion of renewable energy source, wherever
practicable. On that basis, and on being put to the vote it was
Resolved
That planning
permission be granted for planning application WD/D/19/001826, subject to the
conditions set out in the officer’s report, with a variation to conditions 3
and 4, namely:-
·
3
No development above ground level shall proceed until all external facing
materials for the walls and roof the modular unit hereby approved have been
agreed in writing. The development shall thereafter proceed in accordance with
the agreed materials. Materials should be made available on site for inspection
and retained thereafter until the development has been completed.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual
appearance of the development.
·
4
Prior to development above foundation level, a tree planting scheme for a
minimum of five new trees, and tree maintenance scheme, must be submitted to,
and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Such scheme shall be
implemented during the planting season November - March inclusive, immediately
following commencement of the development hereby approved. The scheme shall
include provision for the maintenance and replacement as necessary of the trees
and shrubs for a period of not less than 5 years following commencement of the
scheme.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity.
And being complemented by the Informative,
namely:-
·
Informative:
Every effort should be made to demonstrate how development
for the Council is addressing the ‘state of Climate Emergency’. This
means demonstrating as part of the planning application how the proposed
development will be making improvements on our use of natural resources and
reduction of pollution. In this particular case a statement should be
submitted prior to occupation of the development hereby approved.
as necessary.
Reason for Decision
The scheme would
have considerable public benefits, via the creation of a new facility for
children with complex communication needs across Dorset. There were no adverse
landscape impacts, the proposal would not compromise road safety, and four new
parking spaces were to be created.
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