Decision details

Installation of a single mobile classroom to be located to the front (south) of the main school building.  Chyngton School, Millberg Road, Seaford BN25 3ST – LW/3257/CC

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

12.2     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.

12.3     RESOLVED 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.      The temporary building hereby permitted shall by 31st August 2020 be removed and the land restored to its former physical state of an area of tarmac and planted area or as otherwise agreed in accordance with a scheme submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

         Reason: The appearance of development is only considered appropriate for a temporary period.

4.      No development shall take place until full details of measures to protect the tree and boundary hedge to the south of the proposed location of the temporary classroom have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport and these works shall be carried out as approved. Such details shall be in accordance with BS5837:2012 and shall also include a drawing showing the location of the service runs for water, foul water and electricity supplies.

         Reason: In order to protect the tree in the interest of visual amenity in accordance with Save Policy ST3 of the Lewes District Local Plan 2003.

5.      Within 2 months of the occupation of the temporary classroom hereby approved, a bird box of the type set out in email correspondence  between the agent and the County Council dated 10th June 2015 shall be fixed  in a location to be agreed in writing by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport. The bird box shall be retained in perpetuity unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

         Reason: In the interest of encouraging biodiversity on the site in accordance with paragraph 109 of the NPPF.

6.      Prior to the date six months from first occupation of the temporary classroom hereby approved, an updated School Travel Plan which addresses the increase in pupil and staff numbers accommodated by that temporary classroom shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities, Economy, and Transport. The School Travel Plan shall include targets for reduced car use, and an ongoing monitoring programme to ensure these targets are met. The updated School Travel Plan shall be implemented and thereafter maintained and/or developed in accordance with the approved details. 

         Reason: To increase awareness and use of alternative modes of transport for school journeys and reduce congestion at school delivery and collection times in accordance with Saved Policy TR1 of the Lewes Local Plan 2003.

7.      The two air conditioning units hereby approved shall only be operated between the hours of 0730 and 1730 on Mondays to Fridays, inclusive, during term times and at no other times, in the evenings, weekends, Bank or Public Holidays except for works of essential maintenance or which are to respond to an emergency, frost control or as otherwise agreed in writing by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

         Reason: In order to protect the amenity of adjoining residential occupiers in accordance with Saved Policy ST3 of the Lewes Local Plan 2003

INFORMATIVE

1.      The retention of this mobile classroom is unlikely to be granted planning permission for a further temporary period unless a review is undertaken which clearly indicates how this temporary accommodation can be replaced with permanent buildings within an acceptable timescale.

Schedule of Approved Plans

8806/01b - Site Plan, 8806/02b - Part Existing Site Plan, 8806/03b - Site Plan Proposed, 8806/04b - Ground Floor Plan, 8806/05b - Exterior Elevations South and East, 8806/06b - Exterior Elevations - North and West