Public Participation
Mr Malcolm Denyer,
a local resident, spoke against the application
Ms Emma Russell, Headteacher, spoke in support
of the application
Cllr David Woolley QC, representing
Fyfield & West Overton Parish
Council, spoke against the application
The Committee received a presentation from the
Case Officer which set out the issues in respect of the
application, with a recommendation that planning permission be
granted.
Members then had the opportunity to ask
technical questions after which they heard statements from members
of the public as listed above, expressing their views regarding the
planning application.
During discussion, Members considered that the
proposed facility was very worthwhile but some felt that the
location was wrong, it being close to adjoining properties and
therefore causing nuisance to neighbours. However, it was pointed out that the school and
its grounds were secured and locked during non school hours and
therefore it was unlikely that nuisance would be caused. It was
requested that the school limit the hours of use to 09.00 –
16.30 on school days only to minimise disturbance to
neighbours.
On the proposal of Cllr Christopher Williams
which was seconded by Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling,
Resolved:
To approve the
application, subject to the following informative:-
INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT:
The
development has been approved in accordance with the following
plans:
Drg Title: Location and Block Plan. Drg No: 3364-02. Rev: A.
Drg Title: Plan, Elevation and Photograph.
Drg No: 3364-01. Rev: A. Received:
15/11/2017.
The school
is requested to respect the privacy of the occupiers of
neighbouring properties and to incorporate mitigation measures such
as the use of rubber floor matting, additional planting and time
limits on usage (between 9:00 and 16:30 on school days
only).