Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing single storey buildings and the erection of a new single storey kitchen and dining hall facility with associated external works.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED:

1.    That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the officer’s report;

2.    That delegated authority be granted to the Area Service Planning Manager, in consultation with the Chair and the Labour Lead, to amend the delivery times in the Construction Management Plan to ensure they do not compromise safety at school closing times; and

3.     That delegated authority be granted to the Area Service Planning Manager to add an informative in relation to asbestos management.  

Demolition of existing single storey buildings and the erection of a new single storey kitchen and dining hall facility with associated external works.

Officers presented the application and informed the Committee that the existing café was in a state of disrepair. The proposal would result in no loss of play space at the school. The proposed new building would be more energy efficient, better insulated and would offer improved dining facilities. It was considered that there would be no harm to the appearance of the building or to the amenity of neighbours.

Members sought clarification regarding the waste removal and delivery times as set out in the Construction Management Plan, noting that deliveries between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 were proposed. Officers were requested to ensure that deliveries did not coincide with school closure times, so children were able to leave the school safely. It was agreed that delegated authority be granted to the Area Service Planning Manager, in consultation with the Chair and the Labour Lead, to amend the delivery times in the Construction Management Plan to ensure they did not compromise safety at school closing times.

With regard to asbestos, Members were informed that this came under separate legislation. It was agreed that delegated authority be granted to the Area Service Planning Manager to add an informative in relation to asbestos management.

The Committee welcomed the proposal and raised no further concerns. The officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions in the officer’s report, the agreed amendment to the delivery times and the addition of an informative in relation to asbestos, was moved, seconded and, when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the officer’s report;

2.    That delegated authority be granted to the Area Service Planning Manager, in consultation with the Chair and the Labour Lead, to amend the delivery times in the Construction Management Plan to ensure they do not compromise safety at school closing times; and

3.     That delegated authority be granted to the Area Service Planning Manager to add an informative in relation to asbestos management.