Agenda item

Public participation

 

Mr David Brown spoke in relation to traffic issues.

 

Ms Jane Lock-Smith spoke in support of the application

 

The Planning Officer introduced the report which was recommended for approval.  A debate ensued during which issues of car parking were raised.

 

RESOLVED

 

That conditional permission be GRANTED for the following reasons:

 

The Council is of the opinion that the proposed development gives rise to no material harm, is in accordance with the Development Plan and that there are no material considerations that indicate that the decision should be made otherwise.   The development is part of the Government’s Building Schools for the Future – Academy Grant Programme and the development of new Academy buildings at Sarum Academy represents an opportunity to  provide education, training and recreation to all members of the local community, with no significant adverse impact on the surrounding environment subject to the imposition of the following conditions.

 

·                 The decision to grant planning permission has been taken having regard to policies C1, C3, Dp1, DP3, RLT1 and T5 of the Wiltshire and Swindon Structure Plan 2016 (Adopted April 2006) and policies G1,G2,CN23,CN16,C1,C6,R6,PS4 and PS8 of the saved policies of the Salisbury district council local plan and policies G1,G2,CN23,CN16,C1,C6,R6,PS4,PS8,CP2,CP6,CP10,CP19 of the Draft South Wiltshire Core strategy.

 

 

Subject to the following conditions:

 

1.     The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of permission.

 

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2       No development shall take place on site until samples of materials to be used in the construction of the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area. 

 

3       No external lighting shall be installed on site until plans showing the type of light appliance, the height and position of fitting, illumination levels and light spillage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The lighting approved shall be installed and shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of surrounding properties and the wider landscape    

 

4       No development shall commence on site until details of external cowls, louvers or other shields to be fitted to the floodlights to reduce light pollution, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The approved measures shall be put in place before the floodlights are first brought into use and shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details

 

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the wider landscape

 

5        The measures detailed in the approved Phase 1 habitat Survey (Clark Webb Ecology Ltd document dated 12^th April 2010 – 17^th September 2010) shall be carried out in full and in accordance with timescale/programme.

 

Reason: In the interests of wildlife conservation.

 

6        Prior to commencement of development an air quality assessment shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the local planning authority. Such recommendations as are made in the document shall be implemented prior to first occupation of the development.

 

Reason: In order to ensure continued monitoring of the Salisbury Air quality management area

 

7        No development shall commence until a drainage strategy to address pollution prevention (with particular attention paid to the car parking area) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is completed. The details shall include specification of how the scheme will be maintained and managed after completion.

 

Reason: To protect controlled waters from pollution

 

8        All existing trees shall be retained, unless shown on the approved drawings as being removed.  All trees on and immediately adjoining the site shall be protected from damage as a result of works on site, in accordance with the details submitted in the letter and enclosures from Kier Group to Wiltshire Council dated 29 June 2009, for the duration of the works on site and until at least five years following contractual practical completion of the approved development.  In the event that trees become damaged or otherwise defective during such period, the Local Planning Authority shall be notified as soon as reasonably practicable and remedial action agreed and implemented.  In the event that any tree dies or is removed without the prior consent of the Local Planning Authority, it shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable and, in any case, by no later than the end of the first available planting season, with trees of such size, species and in such number and positions as may be agreed with the Authority. 

 

Reason: To ensure the continuity of amenity afforded by existing trees.

 

9        No development approved by this permission shall be commenced until a scheme for the provision and implementation of surface water drainage works has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The drainage works shall be completed in accordance with the details and timetable agreed.

 

Reason: To prevent the increased risk of flooding by ensuring the provision of a satisfactory means of surface water disposal.

 

10      Development shall be halted and the Local Planning Authority informed should any unexpected grounds conditions, including made ground or potentially contaminated land, be discovered during the course of development.  No further development shall be carried out until the applicant has submitted and obtained written approval from the Local Planning Authority for a remediation strategy detailing how the unsuspected contamination will be dealt with.

 

Reason: To prevent pollution of groundwater and to safeguard the amenity of the site.

 

11      A construction traffic management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall then be carried out in accordance with the plan as approved.

 

Reason: In order to ensure the safety of pupils accessing the site during construction works.

 

12      No development approved by this permission shall commence until a scheme for water efficiency has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed details.

 

Reason:  In the interests of sustainable and prudent use of natural resources.

 

13      No development shall commence on site until a Construction Environmental Management Plan, incorporating pollution prevention measures, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The plan shall subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details and agreed timetable.

 

Reason: To prevent pollution of the water environment.

 

14      Prior to the commencement of the development a Community Use Agreement for the indoor and outdoor sports facilities at the school shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The agreement shall include details of pricing policy, hours of use, access by non-school users/non-members, management responsibilities and include a mechanism for review. The agreement shall be implemented upon commencement of use of the development.

 

Reason: To secure well managed and safe community access to the sports facility, to ensure sufficient benefit to the development of sport and to accord with Sport England/LDF Policy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

 

15      Prior to the commencement of development, a scheme setting out the proposed layout and specification of the existing and proposed playing fields on the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, in consultation with sport England. The layout and specification of the playing fields shall comply with Sport England Technical Design Guidance Note ‘Natural Turf for Sport’. The scheme shall include a timetable for provision. The playing fields shall be provided in accordance with the approved scheme.

 

Reason: To ensure the replacement areas of playing field are fit for purpose, and to accord with Sport England/LDF Policy  

 

 

16   No development shall commence on site until an ecological landscape management plan, including long-term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The ecological landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: To ensure the proper management of the landscaped areas in the interests of visual amenity and wildlife interests.

 

17   No development shall commence on site until an ecological construction method statement, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The ecological construction method statement shall be carried out as approved in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: To ensure the proper management of wildlife during construction.

 

18   No development shall commence on site (including any works of demolition), until a Construction Method Statement, which shall include the following:

 

 

a) the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; including measures to avoid obstruction of Oak Drive

 

b) loading and unloading of plant and materials; including measures to avoid obstruction of Oak Drive

 

c) storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; including measures to avoid obstruction of Oak Drive

 

d) wheel washing facilities for lorries and other vehicles leaving the site; and

 

e) measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction

 

has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the approved construction method statement without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority.

 

 

REASON: To minimise detrimental effects to the neighbouring amenities, the amenities of the area in general, detriment to the natural environment through the risks of pollution and dangers to highway safety, during the construction phase.

 

19  The construction of the development hereby permitted (including deliveries to and from the site) shall only take place between the hours of 8.00hours in the morning and 18.00hours in the evening from Mondays to Fridays and between 9.00 hours in the morning and 13.00 hours in the afternoon on Saturdays.  Construction shall not take place at any time on Sundays and Bank or Public Holidays.

 

 

Informative

 

A revised Green Travel Plan should be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The Travel Plan shall include details of implementation and monitoring and shall be implemented in accordance with these agreed details.  The results of the implementation and monitoring shall be made available to the Local Planning Authority on request, together with any changes to the plan arising from those results.

 

In light of the size of the proposed development and its proximity to the Salisbury City Air Quality Management Area we will need to see an Air Quality Assessment to consider the impact of the development upon the AQMA.  An informative should be added to advise the applicant that we have standard documents available for developers to assist in completing this work if required.  Please ask for either Rachel Kent or Peter Nobes.

 

Note to Applicant:

 

This decision relates to documents/plans submitted with the application, listed below.  No variation from the approved documents should be made without the prior approval of this Council. Amendments may require the submission of a further application.  Failure to comply with this advice may lead to enforcement action which may require alterations and/or demolition of any unauthorised buildings or structures and may also lead to prosecution.

 

Plan References:

 

1178 P02 Buildings to be retained and demolished.

1178 P01 Sarum Academy location plan

1178 P003 Proposed Site Plan

1178 P006 Reception and learning resource plan.

1178 P007 6^th Form Ground Floor Plan

1178 P008 Sports Hall as existing

1178 P09 Sports Hall as proposed

1178 P010 Ground Floor Plan

SKM001 Incoming Services

Arup P05 Proposed Drainage Strategy

IY 013-Rev A Tracking Diagram

SKBE01 External Lighting Strategy Issue A

1178 P027  Ground floor setting out

1178 P026 Proposed North/South Site section

1178 P016 Proposed Material Board

1178 P015 Proposed South and East elevation

1178 P014 Proposed North and West elevations

1178 P011 First Floor Plan

1178 P012 Roof plan

1178 P013 Proposed Building sections

IY 007 Rev B Sports Pitch provision 2013 -2014

IY 001- Rev C Colour landscape masterplan

IY006 Rev A Sports facilities during construction

IY 005-Rev B Detail area Entrance

IY 004-Rev A Detailed area-Petals

IY 003-Rev B Proposed Sports pitch and outdoor play provision

IY 002-Rev C Security Fencing Parking and Access

IY 010 Rev E General arrangement North

IY 009 Rev C Tree mitigation and planting strategy

IY 008 Rev C Future Proofing diagram

IY 012 Rev D Planting strategy

IY 011 Rev E General arrangement South

Arup P01 Refuse Vehicle tracking

Arup P02 Fire Tender tracking

Arup P04 Existing drainage

Arup P03 Coach tracking

Sarum Academy Design and access statement dated 17.10.2011

Charlie Noton Tree survey and constraints plan dated June 2010

Cotswold archaeology assessment dated May 2010

Wiltshire Council Asbestos register and survey dated 15/9/2010

Condition survey  dated 1^st September 2010

Environmental Noise Survey dated July 2010

Clarke Webb Ecology Limited Extended Phase 1 habitat survey dated 12^th April 2010

PFA consulting flood risk assessment dated 16/9/2011

WYG Ground Conditions assessment Report June 2011

Sitesafe UXO Desk Study dated 28^th July 2010