Agenda item

Demolition of existing music teaching rooms and two temporary buildings and erection of new music teaching faculty.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which gave details of the application, the site and its environment, planning history and all of the relevant planning factors and policies.

A Members site visit had taken place prior to the meeting.

RESOLVED:

That, subject to the conditions set out in the report, planning application reference HGY/2009/0659 be approved.

At the conclusion of discussion on this item the Committee agreed that a training session should be arranged with respect to Sustainability issues.  

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2009/0659

FOR PLANNING COMMITTEE DATED 13/07/2009

Location: Fortismere School North Wing, Creighton Avenue N10

Proposal: Demolition of existing music teaching rooms and two temporary buildings and erection of new music teaching faculty.

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions

Decision: Grant subject to conditions

Drawing No’s:

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.

3. Notwithstanding the description of the materials in the application, no construction shall be commenced until precise details of the materials to be used in connection with the development hereby permitted have been submitted to, approved in writing by and implemented in accordance with the requirements of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to retain control over the external appearance of the development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area.

4. A detailed landscape plan and planting scheme for the proposed landscaped areas in the north and south wing shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of construction. The planting scheme shall be fully implemented by the end of the first planting season, after completion of the development.

Reason: In order to ensure appropriate landscaping is undertaken in the interest of biodiversity and visual amenity.

5. A Tree Protection Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of development, which shall include details of Root Protection Areas (RPA) and tree protection fencing must be erected as agreed within the Tree Protection Plan.

Reason: In order to ensure the safety and well being of the trees on the site during constructional works that are to remain after building works are completed.

6. A pre-commencement site meeting must take place with the Architect, the local authority Arboriculturist, Consulting Arboriculturist and the Construction Site Manager, to confirm the protective measures to be implemented, not less than 28 days prior to commencement of development.

Reason: In order to ensure the safety and well being of the trees on the site during constructional works that are to remain after building works are completed.

7. The construction works of the development hereby granted shall not be carried out before 0730 or after 1830 hours Monday to Friday or before 0800 or after 1300 hours on Saturday and not at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Reason: In order to ensure that the proposal does not prejudice the enjoyment of neighbouring occupiers of their properties.

8. Prior to the commencement of development a Construction Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include details of construction logistics, delivery service as well as demolition and associated waste management.

Reason: To ensure the construction period of the development does not result in unreasonable disturbance for neighbouring properties and to minimise vehicular conflict at this location.

9. Prior to occupation, details of energy efficient design and consideration of on-site equipment, to demonstrate at least a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and shall be implemented prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted and maintained thereafter for the life of the development.

Reason: To ensure the development incorporates energy efficiency measures including on-site renewable energy generation, in order to contribute to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions generated by the development in line with national and local policy guidance.

10. A Land Contamination Assessment Report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority prior to construction works on site.

Reason: In order for the Local Planning Authority to ensure the site is contamination free.

11. The existing pre-fabricated buildings housing the music teaching areas adjacent to the South wing of Fortismere School shall be demolished within 3 months of the occupation of the new buildings hereby permitted, and the sites of the demolished buildings shall be landscaped in accordance with details which shall have previously been approved in writin by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the locality which is adjacent to the Muswell Hill Conservation Area.

REASONS FOR APPROVAL:

By virtue of the nature of the proposed development it is considered consistent with Policy CW1 'New Community / Health Facilities' which encourages the provision of community facilities. The height and scale of the proposed development have been appropriately addressed to ensure there shall not be a detrimental impact on the spatial and visual character and setting of the surrounding area and adjacent MOL. The proposed siting and design are considered acceptable, and together with the existing screening shall ensure there is no unreasonable detrimental impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties in terms of terms of loss of sunlight / daylight, loss of privacy and noise disturbance. As such, the proposed development is considered consistent with Policies CW1 'New Community / Health Facilities', UD3 'General Principles', UD4 'Quality Design', OS5 'Development Adjacent to Open Spaces', as well as SPG1a 'Design Guidance' of Haringey UDP (2006).

Section 106: No