Agenda item

APPLICATION NO.

23/00804/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

28.03.2023

APPLICANT

The Romsey School

SITE

The Romsey School , Greatbridge Road, Romsey, SO51 8ZB,  ROMSEY TOWN

PROPOSAL

Demolish garage, timber shed and two lean-to structures, construct single storey extension to the retained building

AMENDMENTS

·  26 April 2023 – Additional Woodland Trust Plan received.

·  26 April 2023 – Additional Hedge Line Plan received.

·  15 May 2023 – Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Received

·  07 June 2023 – Revised Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Received

·  17 July 2023 – Ecological Impact Assessment received.

PERMISSION subject to:

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers;

Location Plan – 28153-PD100

Block Plan – 28153-PD111

Topographical Plan – 28153-PD099

Proposed Floor Plan – 28153-PD112

Proposed Elevations – 28153-PD114 B

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3.

The external materials to be used in the construction of external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in complete accordance with the details specified on the submitted application form.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development with the existing in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

4.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the measures set out in Section 5 of the EIA by ECOSA (July 2023) and the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP). These shall include;

• Spill kits stored so that they are readily available
• Materials and machinery stored as far away as possible from the watercourse
• Two bat boxes to be installed on suitable retained trees, details of which (location and design) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and then installed in accordance with the approved details.
• A new roosting opportunity shall be incorporated into the design of the new extension, details of which (location and design) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and then installed in accordance with the approved details.
• Two integrated Swift Nest Boxes (or similar) will be installed within the new extension, details of which (location and design) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and then installed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To protect and enhance biodiversity in accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Habitat and Species Regulations 2017, NERC Act 2006, NPPF and Policy E5 of the Revised Test Valley Local Plan 2016.

5.

External lighting will follow best practice guidelines outlined by the Bat Conservation Trust and the Institute of Lighting Professionals (Guidance note 08/18 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK). Prior to installation of any external lighting, a detailed lighting strategy for the construction and operation phase of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall subsequently proceed in accordance with any such approved details, with the approved lighting strategy maintained in perpetuity.

Reason: To prevent disturbance to protected species in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and the Revised Test Valley Local Plan 2016.

6.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the measures and times set out in section 3.17 of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

Reason: In the interest of the amenities of local residents in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy LHW4.

7.

The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with the provisions set out within the Arbor-Eco Consultancy Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement reference MB230120-01 dated February 2023.

Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E2.

Notes to Applicant:

1.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

2.

Bats and their roosts receive strict legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. All work must stop immediately if bats, or evidence of bat presence (e.g. droppings, bat carcasses or insect remains), are encountered at any point during the development. Should this occur, further advice should be sought from Natural England and/or a professional ecologist.