Proposal: Demolish existing outbuildings and classroom, erect two storey block to form classrooms and dining hall with balcony to west elevation at first floor and form 26 additional parking spaces

Applicant: Shoeburyness High School

Agent: The Draughtsman

Planning permission GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 3 years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans Location plan; SHS/NAK/05 Revision 5; SHS/NAK/06 Revision C; SHS/NAK/01 Revision C; SHS/NAK/02 Revision C; SHS/NAK/03 Revision C; SHS/NAK/04 Revision C; SHS/NAK/05 Revision B; SHS/NAK/06 Revision B; SHS/NAK/07 Revision C.

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the policies contained within the Development Plan. 

03 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details set out in the materials and landscaping schedule received on the 22.02.2017 including north elevation- main wall panels Trespa Meteon colour silver grey, windows Comar 5Pi window system colour white, face brickwork to lower wall Ibstock 65mm Bristol Buff, Face brickwork to lower wall 65mm Staffs Slate Blue engineering brick; east elevation-, brick fashion wall panels to be Trespa Meteon in silver grey, winter grey, pure white; face brickwork to lower wall Ibstock 65mm 0657 Bristol buff multi, face brickwork to lower wall Ibstock 65mm Staffs Slate Blue engineering brick, entrance portal white painted sand and cement render; south elevation-main wall panels to be Trespa Meteon colour silver grey; west elevation- windows to be Comar 5Pi window and door system, colour white, exposed steelwork carried out in accordance with BS 5493; brise soleil aluminium aerofoil profile powder coated white; curved roof Kingspan panels product KS1000CR colour grey, soffit and fascia to be white powder coated plastol sheet profile to suit curved roof radius, glass balustrading to be toughed clear glass and tubular stainless steel frame unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure that the appearance of the building makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of surrounding locality. This is as set out in DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management Document) 2015 policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

04 All planting in the approved landscaping as shown on drawings 'SHS/NAK/006 and the materials and landscaping schedule received on the 22.02.2017 shall be carried out within the first planting season following first occupation of the development.  Any trees or shrubs dying, removed, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased within five years of planting shall be replaced with trees or shrubs of such size and species is agreed with the local planning authority.

05 The car parking spaces shall be providedbefore the development is occupied in accordance with drawing SHS/NAK/06 Revision C hereby approved and shall thereafter be permanently retained, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Permeable paving shall be used for the hardstanding area.

Reason: In the interests of highway management and safety, residential amenity and general environmental quality in accordance with the NPPF, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2, CP3 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management) policy DM15, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

06 Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved details of the 50 bicycle parking spaces to be provided at the site should be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the bicycle parking spaces shall be provided prior to the occupation of the building and permanently maintained thereafter in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure adequate cycle storage in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policies KP2 and CP4, and DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM15.

07 Prior to installation of any external lighting, details of the proposed lighting, including design, siting, luminance, hours of illumination and an assessment using the Institution of Lighting Engineers Guidance Note for the Reduction of Obtrusive Light shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting shall be installed only in accordance with the approved scheme.

Reason: To protect the amenities of neighbouring properties and the general environmental quality in accordance with, NPPF, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, and DPD2 (Development Management Document) 2015 policy DM1.

08 A scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the new building will be supplied using on site renewable sources must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented in full in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the building. This provision shall be made for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable development in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy (DPD1).

09 A full asbestos survey shall be carried out by a suitably qualified person on the building(s) to be demolished. Any asbestos containing material (ACM) must be removed and disposed off site to a facility licenced by the Environment Agency. A waste transfer certificate must be submitted to the local planning authority prior to development commencing.

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of surrounding occupiers in accordance with policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy DPD1 and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management DPD 2015.

10 Demolition and construction hours of work associated with this permission are restricted to 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 1pm Saturday. No demolition or construction shall be carried out on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of surrounding occupiers in accordance with policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy DPD1 and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management DPD 2015.

11 Full details of mitigation measures to be taken to minimise and/or control noise and potential fugitive dust emissions resulting from the construction and demolition works associated with this permission must be submitted in writing for approval by the local planning authority prior to demolition or construction commencing and these must take into considered control measures detailed in Best Practice Guidance “The control of dust and emissions from construction and demolition”. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of surrounding occupiers in accordance with policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy DPD1 and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management DPD 2015.

12 No development shall commence until details including a management and maintenance plan of the sustainable drainage system features to be installed at the site have been submitted to and agreed by the local planning authority. The sustainable drainage system shall be provided prior to the occupation of the development and be managed and maintained thereafter in accordance with the agreed management and maintenance plan.

Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory standard of sustainable drainage and to prevent environmental and amenity problems arising from flooding  in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy DPD1, DPD2 (Development Management) policy DM2 .

Informatives:

01 You are advised that in this instance the chargeable amount for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) has been calculated as zero due to the specific nature of the use.

02 You are advised that the development hereby approved is likely to require approval under Building Regulations. Our Building Control Service can be contacted on 01702 215004 or alternatively visit our website http://www.southend.gov.uk/info/200011/building_control for further information.

03 The applicant is reminded that this permission does not bestow compliance with other regulatory frameworks. In particular your attention is drawn to the statutory nuisance provisions within the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (as amended) and also to the relevant sections of the Control of Pollution Act 1974. The provisions apply to the construction phase and not solely to the operation of the completed development. Contact 01702 215005 for more information.

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern within the application (as originally submitted) and negotiating, with the Applicant, acceptable amendments to the proposal to address those concerns.  As a result, the Local Planning Authority has been able to grant planning permission for an acceptable proposal, in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.  The detailed analysis is set out in a report on the application prepared by officers.