Decision details

The Head of Planning and Building Control recommended that, in respect of application 3/17/1601/FUL, either delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Building Control to further explore the surface water drainage issues associated with the development and, subject to their satisfactory resolution, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report now submitted; or, if the issues relating to surface water drainage had been satisfactorily resolved as at the date of the Committee meeting, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report now submitted.

The Head summarised the application for a new science teaching space on the northern side of the western element of the site.  He referred to a building on the site that was of heritage interest as well as other buildings that were either listed or curtilage listed.  He stated that a modern building would be introduced into an area of heritage and conservation area interest.

The Head advised that the relationship of the proposed development to residential areas was also relevant.  He referred to the proximity of the northern boundary of the site to residential areas with particular reference to Foxley Drive.  The application was in 2 phases and no new access was proposed. 

The Head referred to the dual recommendation detailed in the report and detailed the reasons for this.  Members could proceed to approve the first recommendation if they were comfortable with this approach.  Mr Markham and Mr Wyard addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In response to a query from the Chairman, the Head advised that the latest drainage scheme proposed a connection to the main sewer which required Thames Water approval.  Officers believed that, if this was agreed, then it was understood that the issue would be resolved.  If however, Thames Water refused to grant consent for the connection then a further amended drainage scheme would be required.  It was, therefore, still suggested that Members grant delegated authority for Officers to continue these discussions and proceed to determine the application.

After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the Committee accepted the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Building Control that delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Building Control to further explore the surface water drainage issues associated with the development and, subject to their satisfactory resolution, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report submitted.

RESOLVED – that in respect of application 3/17/1601/FUL, delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Building Control to further explore the surface water drainage issues associated with the development and, subject to their satisfactory resolution, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report submitted.