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Construction of a new replacement Infant School building, 2-storeys in height, suitable for 360 pupils together with a proposed four classroom and hall extension to the Junior School to facilitate an expansion to a 4 Form Entry (480 pupil) Junior School. Associated development includes hard and soft landscaping works; new pedestrian access; additional car parking spaces; and other site improvements/provisions.

John Ray Infant and Junior School, Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL

Decision MadeReference: CC/BTE/35/14Essex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full App (Major) CC
Received
30 May 2014
Validated
5 Jun 2014
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Construction of a new replacement Infant School building, 2-storeys in height, suitable for 360 pupils together with a proposed four classroom and hall extension to the Junior School to facilitate an expansion to a 4 Form Entry (480 pupil) Junior School. Associated development includes hard and soft landscaping works; new pedestrian access; additional car parking spaces; and other site improvements/provisions.

Proposal details

Reference
CC/BTE/35/14
Agent
Mr David Fletcher

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Application location

John Ray Infant and Junior School, Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL

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DocumentPublishedAction
A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal11 Jun 2014View
How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated11 Jun 2014View
Application FormApplication Form11 Jun 2014View
SUPERSEDED - Planning Statement (1)SUPERSEDED - Planning Statement (1)11 Jun 2014View
Lighting AssessmentLighting Assessment11 Jun 2014View
John Ray Planning Set Sketch Image 4John Ray Planning Set Sketch Image 411 Jun 2014View
John Ray Planning Set Sketch Image 3John Ray Planning Set Sketch Image 311 Jun 2014View
John Ray Planning Set Sketch Image 2John Ray Planning Set Sketch Image 211 Jun 2014View
John Ray Planning Set Sketch Image 1John Ray Planning Set Sketch Image 111 Jun 2014View
John Ray Planning Set Image 4John Ray Planning Set Image 411 Jun 2014View
John Ray Planning Set Image 3John Ray Planning Set Image 311 Jun 2014View
John Ray Planning Set Image 2John Ray Planning Set Image 211 Jun 2014View
John Ray Planning Set Image 1John Ray Planning Set Image 111 Jun 2014View
John Ray Junior School Travel Plan May 2014John Ray Junior School Travel Plan May 201411 Jun 2014View
Junior School Classbase Extension - Floor Plan & Elevations ProposedJunior School Classbase Extension - Floor Plan & Elevations Proposed11 Jun 2014View
Typical Section ProposedTypical Section Proposed11 Jun 2014View
First Floor Plan ProposedFirst Floor Plan Proposed11 Jun 2014View
Ground Floor Plan ProposedGround Floor Plan Proposed11 Jun 2014View
Elevations ProposedElevations Proposed11 Jun 2014View
Site Layout ProposedSite Layout Proposed11 Jun 2014View
Site Layout Proposed Infant SchoolSite Layout Proposed Infant School11 Jun 2014View
SUPERSEDED - Site Location Plan Proposed Junior & Infant SchoolsSUPERSEDED - Site Location Plan Proposed Junior & Infant Schools11 Jun 2014View
Drainage StrategyDrainage Strategy11 Jun 2014View
Transport StatementTransport Statement11 Jun 2014View
Arboricultural Impact AssessmentArboricultural Impact Assessment11 Jun 2014View
John Ray Planning Set Key ImageJohn Ray Planning Set Key Image11 Jun 2014View
Site Location Plan Proposed Junior & Infant SchoolsSite Location Plan Proposed Junior & Infant Schools11 Jun 2014View
Landscape SchemeLandscape Scheme18 Jun 2014View
SUPERSEDED - Planning Statement (2)SUPERSEDED - Planning Statement (2)25 Jun 2014View
Site Notice UpdatedSite Notice Updated25 Jun 2014View
Letter from ECC confirming the description of developmentLetter from ECC confirming the description of development25 Jun 2014View
Planning Statement (3)Planning Statement (3)25 Jun 2014View
Additional information - External Lighting StatementAdditional information - External Lighting Statement9 Jul 2014View
Additional information - External Lighting PlanAdditional information - External Lighting Plan9 Jul 2014View
Clarification from the applicant over the nature of the artist impression drawings submittedClarification from the applicant over the nature of the artist impression drawings submitted10 Jul 2014View
Junior School Hall Extension - Floor Plan & Elevations ProposedJunior School Hall Extension - Floor Plan & Elevations Proposed10 Jul 2014View
Infant School Building Roof PlanInfant School Building Roof Plan7 Aug 2014View
Committee Report - 22 August 2014Committee Report - 22 August 201418 Aug 2014View
Addendum - 22 August 2014Addendum - 22 August 201422 Aug 2014View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice27 Aug 2014View
Committee Minutes 22-August-2014Committee Minutes 22-August-201423 Sept 2014View
Phase II Geo-environmental Assessment ReportPhase II Geo-environmental Assessment Report19 Nov 2014View
John Ray Infant School Travel Plan May 2014John Ray Infant School Travel Plan May 201419 Nov 2014View
Ecological AppraisalEcological Appraisal19 Nov 2014View
Preliminary Contamination Assessment ReportPreliminary Contamination Assessment Report19 Nov 2014View
Letter accompanying updated Planning Statement and confirming development descriptionLetter accompanying updated Planning Statement and confirming development description19 Nov 2014View

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