Agenda item

An Addendum was tabled to Members before the meeting, expanding on the description of the development as follows:-

(1)       Demolition of the existing building and the erection of a part/single part two storey building with green roofs, installation of photovoltaic solar panels to accommodate (3670sq m) of Class D1 floor space for a school for children aged 4 -16 with a range of social and communication difficulties including autistic spectrum disorders, together with bus drop off facilities, landscaping, play spaces including a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), and the provision of car and cycle parking for the new Brent Knoll School on site of the former Greenvale School at 69 Perry Rise SE23.

(2)              Additional drawings (03667-HKR-A-DE-XX-04100 Rev 00; 03667-HKR-A-DE-XX-04101 Rev 00; 03667-HKR-A-DE-XX-04100 Rev 00), have since been received showing sections through the front elevation which are to be included as part of the drawings under consideration and

(3)              Paragraph 3.5 bullet point 4 should read: Windows – Aluminium outer frames with timber internal finish.

Sample of materials were also accessible to Members.

The planning officer outlined details of the proposal

The Agent, Architect and the Designer of the proposal addressed Member concerns with regards to the proposal and also circulated a glossary of bricks.

The Committee received verbal representation from the occupier of 79 Priestfield Road and also on behalf occupiers of 47, 48 & 49 Priestfield Road and 89 & 91 Perry Rise, who read from a prepared statement, raising concerns regarding the reduction of daylight/sunlight to windows of residential properties because of the 2 storey element of the building, overlooking, bin and bicycle storage, the negative impact on neighbours by increase in traffic and parking.

Councillor Feakes moved a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation with amendments to Condition (14) and grant planning permission, which was seconded by Councillor Gibson.

Members voted unanimously in favour of the officer’s recommendation.                     

RESOLVED:        That in respect of application Nos. DC/13/82410 & DC/13/82410A, subject to conditions (1) to (13), (15) & (16) as set out in the report with Condition (14) amended as follows:

Condition

(14)   (i)    No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied until such time as a user’s Travel Plan, in accordance with Transport for London’s document ‘Travel Panning for New Development in London’ has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The development shall operate in full accordance with all measures identified within the Travel Plan from first occupation.

(ii)   The Travel Plan shall specify initiatives to be by the development to encourage access to and from the site by a variety of non-car means, shall set targets and shall specify a monitoring and review mechanism, to ensure compliance with the Travel Plan objectives. The first review shall be carried out within 12 month of the first occupation of the building.

(iii)  Within the timeframe specified by (i) and (ii), evidence shall be submitted to demonstrate compliance with the monitoring and review mechanisms agreed under parts (i) and (ii)