Decision details

Erection of detached, single storey, nursery building to south-west of main School. Parkside Community Primary School, Beechwood Lane, Heathfield, TN21 8QQ For Chief Operating Officer, Business Services

35.1    The Committee considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

35.2    A motion to amend Condition 6, to include reference to provision of a disabled parking bay, and marking out of the proposed parking spaces was proposed and seconded.

35.3    Members have considered the officer’s report and agree with the conclusion and reasons for recommendation as set out in paragraph 7 of the report, together with the amendment to Condition 6.  

35.4    RESOLVED unanimously to grant planning permission, subject to the following conditions:

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

         Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans listed in the Schedule of Approved Plans.

         Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3.      Before commencement of development details of replacement trees for those to be removed as a result of development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the director of Communities, Economy and Transport. The details shall include size, type, position, timing and maintenance of specimens and provision for replacement in the event of death within 5 years of first planting. Planting and care shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason: In the arboricultural interests of the site and to accord with Saved Policy EN27 of the Wealden Local Plan 1998.

4.      Construction shall be carried out in accordance with the Recommendations in 'Preliminary Ecological Appraisal'; PJC Consultancy ref. 3606AO/17.

         Reason: To minimise risk to site ecology in accordance with Saved Policy EN27 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998.

5.      Development shall be carried out in accordance with the recommended Ecological Enhancements in 'Preliminary Ecological Appraisal'; PJC Consultancy ref. 3606AO/17 which shall be made available before first use of the approved pre-school. 

         Reason: To enhance site ecology in accordance with Saved Policy EN27 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998.

6.      The development shall not be occupied until additional car parking including a space for drivers with disabilities has been marked out and made available in accordance with the approved plans and shall be retained thereafter.

         Reason: To ensure additional car parking is provided in accordance with Saved Policy TR3 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998.     

7.      The development shall not be occupied until replacement cycle parking has been made available in accordance with details that have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport. The approved facilities shall be retained thereafter.

         Reason: To ensure additional cycle parking is provided in accordance with Saved Policy TR3 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998.   

8.      The development shall not be occupied until a draft Travel Plan for the nursery and Primary School has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Economy, Transport and Environment and the approved Travel Plan shall be implemented upon first occupation of the nursery building.

         Reason: To help encourage and promote sustainable modes of transport to and from the site.

Schedule of Approved Plans

PL01 Rev C - Location, Site and Block Plan, Arboricultural Implications Assessment, PL02 - Proposed Floor Plan, PL03 - Proposed Roof Plan, PL04 - Proposed Elevations, PL05 - Proposed Elevation and Section, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Tree Protection Plan