Agenda item - BH2013/01720 - Aldrington C of E Primary School, Eridge Road, Hove - Council Development

Extensions and alterations to school building including erection of two storey block and creation of link corridor, erection of single storey extension to school hall, erection of single storey extension and creation of new main entrance to school.  Internal remodelling, creation of new parking spaces, landscaping, alteration to West boundary and associated works.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Extensions and alterations to school building including erection of two storey block and creation of link corridor, erection of single storey extension to school hall, erection of single storey extension and creation of new main entrance to school.  Internal remodelling, creation of new parking spaces, landscaping, alteration to west boundary and associated works.

(1)                   It was noted that this application had formed the subject of a site visit prior to the meeting.

(2)                   The Case Officer, Adrian Smith, introduced the application and gave a presentation by reference to photographs plans and elevational drawings. The application sought to increase the capacity of the school from 218 to 436 pupils; access to the school was via Nevill Road, and the site was surrounded by residential properties and Blatchington Mill School. The current configuration was largely a single storey building, and the proposals sought permission for a mixed one and two storey extension providing six additional classrooms and communal facilities. To compensate for the loss of the hardstanding a plot of land would be transferred from Blatchington Mill School. The additional school places would be filled incrementally each academic year – for a period of seven years. The change would also incorporate three additional disabled spaces and a new cycle shelter – as well as a new hedge boundary. The key issues related to the design; impact on neighbouring amenity and transport implications. It was noted that the two storey extension would be the only building of this height on the site, but it would be not excessive in the context of the wider area and was located on the north of the site. Overall the scheme was considered appropriate and preserved the design and character; the nearest residential properties would be located a minimum of 12 metres away, and the play areas would be further away from the residential properties. The application sought contributions towards sustainable transport, and a walking bus scheme to the amount of £60,000. The application was recommended for approval subject to the conditions set out in the report.

(3)                   A vote was taken and planning permission was unanimously granted.

56.2       RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in paragraph 11 and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives set in the report.

              Note: Councillor Wakefield was not present at the meeting.