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Planning Committee – 25 th February 2009 4.1 Traffic and Transportation – There are no major highway implications with this planning application Northumbrian Water – no objection Planning Policy 12.8 The following policies in the adopted Hartlepool Local Plan 2006 are relevant to the determination of this application: GEP1: States that in determining planning applications the Borough Council will have due regard to the provisions of the Development Plan. Development should be located on previously developed land within the limits to development and outside the green wedges. The policy also highlights the wide range of matters which will be taken into account including appearance and relationship with surroundings, effects on amenity, highway safety, car parking, infrastructure, flood risk, trees, landscape features, wildlife and habitats, the historic environment, and the need for high standards of design and landscaping and native species. GEP2: States that provision will be required to enable access for all (in particular for people with disabilities, the elderly and people with children) in new developments where there is public access, places of employment, public transport and car parking schemes and where practical in alterarations to existing developments. GEP3: States that in considering applications, regard will be given to the need for the design and layout to incorporate measures to reduce crime and the fear of crime. Planning Considerations 12.9 The main planning considerations in this instance are the appropriateness of the proposal in terms of the policies and proposals contained within the adopted Hartlepool Local Plan outlined above and in particular the impact of the proposals upon neighbouring properties and the streetscene in general. Highway safety issues also need to be considered. Policy 12.10 The use of the building for learning and community use is considered acceptable given its location within the existing school grounds. Effect on the surrounding area 12.11 The building is proposed to be situated on a tarmac area in the north-east corner of St. Hild’s school. The building is proposed to be single storey approximately 5.7metres in height. Given the location of the building it would be prominent to users of King Oswy Drive, however it is considered that the siting and scale are appropriate for the use and character of the area. 4.1 Planning 25.02.09 Pl anning apps 68
Planning Committee – 25 th February 2009 4.1 The design of the building is unique both externally and internally and has been specifically designed to allow flexibility of use with direct involvement with both staff and pupils. The buildings north façade and main entrance faces north onto King Oswy Drive. The north elevation is a simple uninterrupted façade with no fenestration except for the main entrance which is a recessed north cut in the corner of the building. 12.12 The south façade links Space to Learn directly to outside areas via floor to ceiling glazed folding walls. The orientation of the building maximises passive solar opportunities. Concealed roller shutters will allow the glazed elevation to be protected over night. An artists impression will be displayed at the meeting. 12.13 As a satellite facility it will be managed on a booking basis where schools will be able to reserve the space for a day or half day session. It will be flexible enough to respond to personalised learning needs of schools due to the flexible internal layout, this will assist in the redevelopment of schools under the Building School for the Future project and Primary Capital Programme. Within the building is a flexible system which allows the internal spaces to be altered to suit the functions of that particular session. It is anticipated that the building will function as an experimental classroom available to all schools in the Hartlepool area. 12.14 In terms of the effect on the surrounding residential properties the proposed building is located between the existing two schools. It is considered that the new facility would not have an adverse affect on the neighbouring residential properties and surrounding area in general. 12.15 The applicant has undertaken community involvement in the form of 2 public consultation events and letters sent out to over 600 households in the local area. Despite the canvassing only 2 members of the public attended and no feedback was received. Highways 12.16 Public access into the building is along a dedicated route within the existing school grounds. 12.17 Space to Learn will accommodate 4 full time support staff who will be relocated from the present City and Learning Centre at Dyke House School. No alterations are proposed to the car parking arrangements as it is considered that the additional staff would utilise existing spaces. The Council’s Traffic and Transportation Team have no objection to the proposal. Conclusion 12.18 It is considered that the proposed development is appropriate for the site, and accords with the policies and proposals contained within the adopted Hartlepool Local Plan. There is a presumption towards an approval of this application, however as publicity is outstanding it is recommended that the application be finally delegated to the Development Control Manager in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Committee. 4.1 Planning 25.02.09 Pl anning apps 69
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