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Erection of a two storey building to provide new sixth form study and common room space, and training space.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee was informed that Alexandra Park School was located on the south side of Bidwell Gardens N11.  The main access to the school was via Albert Road and Rhodes Avenue.  The school consisted of a mix of two, three and four storey buildings plus green space, games courts and car parking areas. 

The officer advised that there would be no increase in the capacity of the school created as a result of the proposed works which were aimed at improving the facilities for existing students.  Therefore, the principle of the proposal was considered acceptable.  The proposed new block would be a two-storey structure with a small second floor plant room, the height of the proposed building would be generally lower than the established heights of other buildings on the site.  It was further considered that the new development related positively to the existing school buildings and had minimal impact on the visual amenity of nearby open spaces. The school redevelopment was located within the existing school boundaries and therefore would not impinge on the Metropolitan Open Land.

The Committee was also informed by the planning officer that existing traffic generated from the site and existing car parking allocation would not be altered as a result of the proposed scheme.  No alterations were proposed to the existing school access points or circulation areas.  It was also considered that the new development would not result in any detrimental impact on the amenity of residents by reason of overlooking, loss of privacy or sunlight.

The Chair informed the meeting there were no objectors to this application and requested the Committee to view the plans.

The Committee enquired whether the location of the proposed new building would be screened by trees and in response was informed that tress would be  planted after the building was built. 

The Chair moved a motion to agree the recommendation to grant permission subject to conditions.

RESOLVED

That the application be granted subject to conditions.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2008/1937

FOR PLANNING COMMITTEE DATED 02/12/2008

Location: Alexandra Park School, Bidwell Gardens N11

Proposal: Erection of a two storey building to provide new sixth form study and common room space, and training space.

Recommendation: Grant subject to onditions

Decision: Grant subject to onditions

Drawing No’s: S5235G0100, 0101, 0201, 0301, 0401, 1100, 2100, 2101, 2102, 2103; S5235H1000, 1101, 1102 & 1103.

Conditions:

1.       The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

2.       The development hereby authorised shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in the interests of amenity.

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Erection of a two storey building to provide new sixth form study and common room space, and training space.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subjec to conditions

This item was deferred to the next meeting.