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document that should be annually reviewed to address any highways issues that may
arise once the buildings are occupied, and would also provide a mechanism to monitor
the impact of the development on the surrounding highway.
3.45 Suitable storage space for refuse and recycling is required to be provided. It is not
acceptable for waste material to be left on the highway for extended periods of time. A
refuse storage area has been indicated close to the proposed school kitchen and would
be accessed via the relocated vehicular access from Commonwealth Avenue. Details
of refuse and recycling storage consistent with the requirements set out in the Planning
Guidance Supplementary Planning Document (2013) are required by condition
(condition 26).
SECURED BY DESIGN
3.46 London Plan policy 7.3 requires new development to incorporate crime prevention
measures to provide a safe and secure environment. Policy DM G1 of the Development
Management Local Plan requires developments to incorporate the principles of Secured
by Design. The proposed development would be designed to achieve Secured By
Design certification, and a condition would be attached requiring final details of the SBD
measures to be incorporated (condition 14).
ACCESSIBILITY
3.47 London Plan policy 7.2 requires that new development to embrace the principles
of accessible and inclusive design, and this is also a requirement of policy DM G1 of the
Development Management Local Plan. In accordance with this policy position, careful
consideration has been given to the accessibility of the new school building, and
extensions. The proposed development would significantly improve access for mobility
impaired pupils in existing classes as well as in the new building, with the proposed new
building incorporating lift access.
3.48 It is therefore considered that the proposed development would ensure ease of
access for all users, but a condition is recommended to ensure that the development is
constructed according to these relevant criteria (condition 17).
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Energy and Sustainability
3.49 Policies DM H1 and DM H2 of the Development Management Local Plan seek to
promote development which incorporates measures to reduce carbon dioxide and
utilises sustainable design and construction methods. An Energy Report has been
submitted with the application in line with London Plan policy 5.2. This outlines the
energy efficiency and low/zero carbon measures that would be implemented in order to
minimise energy use and associated CO2 emissions, and shows that energy efficiency
and renewable energy measures are planned that would improve performance beyond
the 2010 Building Regulations requirements. The use of on-site renewables such as
solar PV, solar water heating and heat pump system are expected to achieve significant
CO2 emission reductions for the development.
3.50 The proposed PV panels are to be installed on the roof of the new school building
at its southern end. The proposed ASHPs and solar collectors are to be located at the
northern end of the roof of the new building. Natural ventilation stacks would be located
over the centre of the new building towards its northern end. The energy proposals are