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Construction of two single-storey extensions to existing school building to provide a sports hall with hydrotherapy space and post-19 suite, an early years facility and Key Stage 1 space with a canopy, a new car parking area, a new main pedestrian entrance and secondary combined community entrance to the proposed hydrotherapy pool and sports centre building, as well as an independent entrance to the post-19 unit, and a new vehicular and pedestrian exit onto Downham Road.

Highfield School, Downham Road, Ely, CB6 1BD

ApproveReference: E/3007/18/CCCambridgeshire County Council

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Application summary

Status
Approve
Application type
Full application
Received
25 Dec 2018
Validated
24 Dec 2018
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Cambridgeshire County Council

Application overview

Construction of two single-storey extensions to existing school building to provide a sports hall with hydrotherapy space and post-19 suite, an early years facility and Key Stage 1 space with a canopy, a new car parking area, a new main pedestrian entrance and secondary combined community entrance to the proposed hydrotherapy pool and sports centre building, as well as an independent entrance to the post-19 unit, and a new vehicular and pedestrian exit onto Downham Road.

Proposal details

Reference
E/3007/18/CC
Parish
Ely
Agent
Lisa Skinner, Phase 2 Planning

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Application location

Highfield School, Downham Road, Ely, CB6 1BD

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision24 May 2019View
Landscape Management and Biodiversity Plan Rev BApplication submission25 Apr 2019View
Proposed Landscaping Plan P13Application submission25 Apr 2019View
Drainage general arrangementApplication submission1 Apr 2019View
Travel Plan revisedApplication submission27 Mar 2019View
Proposed Landscaping Plan - SUPERSEDEDApplication submission22 Mar 2019View
Ecological Appraisal ReportApplication submission22 Mar 2019View
Landscape Management and Biodiversity Plan - SUPERSEDEDApplication submission22 Mar 2019View
Tree survey RevisedApplication submission14 Mar 2019View
Travel Plan SUPERSEDEDApplication submission14 Mar 2019View
Vehicle Tracking Fire Tender (Plan)Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Reg 3 Letter 6.12.18Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Landscaping Plan SUPERSEDEDApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Noise Impact Assessment Revision AApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Existing Roof PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Drainage StrategyApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Drainage Foul and Stormwater Standard Details Sheet 1Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Covering letter(1)Application submission6 Feb 2019View
6. The Design ProcessApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Tree Survey Report Revision A REVISEDApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Topographical Survey PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Topographic Survey with Services PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Report for Highfields Academy Ely - D8924 Reduced_Part1Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Ground Floor Plan Block B (Post 19 and Sports)Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Ground Floor PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Below Ground Drainage General Arrangement (Plan)Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Vehicle Tracking, Mini-Bus Manoeuvre & Parking (Plan)Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Statement of Sustainable Design & ConstructionApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Sound Insulation Design AdviceApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Site PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Ground Floor Plan Block A (EY and KS1)Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevations 2Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevations 1Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Design & Access StatementApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Covering letter updatedApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Circulation PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Topographic Survey with Services PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Site Location Plan ExistingApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Report for Highfields Academy Ely - D8924 Reduced_Part2Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Roof PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
BREEAM CertificateApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Application FormApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Elevations 3Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Express Preliminary UXO Risk AssessmentApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Existing Elevations 1Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Ecological Appraisal ReportApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Drainage Details Sheet 3Application submission6 Feb 2019View
D and A Statement Appendix AApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
travel plan 2018 - 19 - SUPERSEDEDApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Proposed Ground Floor Key Areas of workApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Flood Risk AssessmentApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
3D ImagesApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Surfaces PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Project Issue Sheet - DrawingsApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Planning SubmissionApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Construction Phase Management PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Transport StatementApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Planning StatementApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Landscape Management and Biodiversity Enhancement Plan - SUPERSEDEDApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Existing Site PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Existing Ground Floor PlanApplication submission6 Feb 2019View
Drainage Foul & Stormwater Standard Details Sheet 3Application submission6 Feb 2019View
Drainage Details Sheet 2Application submission6 Feb 2019View
from EcologyConsultee comment10 May 2019View
from CCC LLFAConsultee comment16 Apr 2019View
from CCC EcologyConsultee comment16 Apr 2019View
from Safer Routes to SchoolConsultee comment28 Mar 2019View
from Public HealthConsultee comment28 Mar 2019View
from HighwaysConsultee comment14 Mar 2019View
from East Cambridgeshire District CouncilConsultee comment14 Mar 2019View
from Safer Routes to schoolConsultee comment14 Mar 2019View
from Transport Assessment TeamConsultee comment11 Mar 2019View
from Safer Routes to school OfficerConsultee comment11 Mar 2019View
from ECDC Environmental Health Officer Updated responseConsultee comment11 Mar 2019View
from CCC Ecology dated 08/03/19Consultee comment11 Mar 2019View
from policeConsultee comment1 Mar 2019View
from Lead Local Flood AuthorityConsultee comment1 Mar 2019View
from ECDC Environmental Health Technical Officer (Domestic)Consultee comment1 Mar 2019View
from City of Ely CouncilConsultee comment1 Mar 2019View
from Natural EnglandConsultee comment1 Mar 2019View
from Sport EnglandConsultee comment1 Mar 2019View
Defra natural england cover emailConsultee comment1 Mar 2019View

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