Conversion of existing caretaker's dwelling to educational use (F1 use) and erection of single storey building for educational use (F1 use) to include linking corridor (including demolition of existing store building)

1. Approved Plans The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications detailed below and shall relate to no other plans: a) Location Plan - Date produced 20 Jan 2026 b) Existing Drawings Site Plan and Plans - Drawing no. AP001, Rev P2, date received 20 Jan 2026 c) Existing Drawings Red Line Boundary - Drawing no. AP005, Rev P2, date received 20 Jan 2026 d) Proposed Drawings Red Line Boundary - Drawing no. AP006, Rev P2, date received 20 Jan 2026 e) Proposed Site Boundary - Drawing no. AP007, Rev P1, date received 26 Jan 2026 f) Proposed Floorplan and Site Plan - Drawing no. AP100, Rev P6, date received 20 Jan 2026 g) Proposed Roof and Landscape Plan - Drawing no. AP102, Rev P2, date received 26 Jan 2026 h) Existing Elevations - Drawing no. AE200, Rev P1, date received 20 Jan 2026 i) Existing Elevations - Drawing no. AE201, Rev P1, date received 20 Jan 2026 j) Proposed Elevations - Drawing no. AE210, Rev P2, date received 20 Jan 2026 k) Proposed Roof Level and Solar Panel Detail - Drawing no. 26-006-62-LR-301, Rev 00, date received 23 Feb 2026 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out as approved.
2. Time Limit The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted. Reason: In order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
3. Materials - Approved Details The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with the external finishing materials detailed in the approved application form. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials in the interests of the visual amenities of the area having regard for Policies DC1, CS4 and CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
4. Biodiversity Gain Plan The development hereby approved shall not commence until a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: As required under the statutory framework introduced by Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and having regard for Policy CS4.
5. Biodiversity Net Gain Maintenance Plan The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan to ensure that there is a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity within a 30-year period as a result of the development and the Biodiversity Gain Plan shall be implemented in full. No development shall commence until a Biodiversity Monitoring Plan to ensure that there is a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity within a 30-year period as a result of the development has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Biodiversity Management Plan shall include 30-year objectives, management responsibilities, maintenance schedules and a methodology to ensure the submission of monitoring reports. Monitoring reports will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority during years 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 and 30 from commencement of development unless otherwise stated in any Biodiversity Management Plan, demonstrating how the BNG is progressing towards achieving its objectives, evidence of arrangements and any rectifying measures needed to be undertaken to address a shortfall in predicted levels of gain. Reason: In the interests of ensuring measurable net gains to biodiversity and in accordance with paragraphs 180 and 186 of the National Planning Policy Framework and having regard for Policy CS4.
6. Noise Assessment A BS: 4142 noise assessment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to occupation of the development hereby approved. The assessment shall identify noise levels at the site along with the noise which will be generated at the development and its impact upon neighbouring premises. The assessment should identify noise from sources such as noise from fixed plant and machinery at the development. The assessment should include details of any measures identified to protect neighbouring premises from noise. Any measures identified in the assessment to protect residents from noise generated due to the use of the site should be implemented before the use of the development commences and shall be carried out in accordance with these details for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interests of the amenities of residents having regard for Policies DC1, CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
7. Hardstanding and Drainage Any new or replacement hard surfaced area(s) shall either be made of porous materials, or provision shall be made to direct run- off water from the hard surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the site. Reason: To ensure the site is developed in a manner that will not increase the risk of surface water flooding to site or surrounding area having regard for Policy CS4 of the Local Plan and section 14 of the NPPF.
8. Compliance with the submitted arboricultural information The tree protection measures as detailed in the arboricultural method statement dated December 2025 and prepared by Elliott Consultancy Ltd (Ref: ARB/AE/3847) shall be implemented in full and in accordance with the approved timetable and maintained and supervised until completion of the development. Reason: To prevent the loss of or damage to trees and natural features during the development and to ensure so far as is practical that development progresses in accordance with current best practice having regard for Policy CS4 and CS5 of the Local Plan
9. No external active pupil space The fenced section of land to the west of the application site shown on Proposed Floorplan and Site Plan - Drawing no. AP100, Rev P6, shall not be used as active pupil space for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interests of the amenities of residents having regard for Policies DC1, CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
10. Environmental Construction Management This informative is aimed at ensuring there are no breaches of environmental legislation on the site throughout the construction phase of the development and contractors and developers should adhere to the following advice. For any further information and advice relating to environmental construction management please contact the authorities Environmental Protection Service. • All demolition, construction works and ancillary operations, including deliveries to and dispatch from the site should be restricted to between the hours: o 08.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday o 09.00 to 13.00 Saturday o Not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays. • All work should be carried out in such a manner so as to comply with the general recommendations of British Standards BS 5228-1:2009 + A1:2014 and BS 5228-2:2009 + A1:2014, a code of practice for "Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites". • Best practicable means should be employed at all times in order to minimise noise, vibration, dust, odour and light emissions. Information on the control of dust from construction sites can be found using the following link. Construction-Dust-Guidance-Jan-2024.pdf (iaqm.co.uk) • All plant and machinery should be operated, sited and maintained in order to minimise disturbance. All items of machinery powered by internal combustion engines should be properly silenced and/or fitted with effective and well maintained mufflers in accordance with manufacturers instructions. • There should be no bonfires on the site
11. Protected Species The applicant is reminded that it is an offence to damage or destroy species protected under separate legislation. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under wildlife protection legislation. Notwithstanding the details submitted within the Biodiversity Net Gain Report (received 20 Jan 2026), should further habitats of protected species be identified, works are to cease and details of mitigation shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.
12. Reason for Approval It is considered that the proposal is in accordance with the Policies within the Local Development Framework Core Strategy and Development Policies document in that the scale, design and materials proposed are appropriate to the site location and there will be no demonstrable adverse impact on adjacent residential amenity. The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including LDF Policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.
13. Renewable Energy Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved Proposed Roof Level Small Power & Data Layout, drawing no. 26-006-62-LR-30 rev. 00, prior to the first use of the buildings, if solar photovoltaic panels, or any other renewable energy system, are required for the development to meet Building Regulation Part L, full details and specifications of the renewable energy system, including the appearance and location on the building/site, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the renewable energy system will be erected and retained on site in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of sustainable development having regard for policy CS4 of the Local Plan and section 14 of the NPPF.

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