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Location Norwood Park School Gipsy Road London SE27 9TG

Ward Gipsy Hill Proposal Redevelopement of the site, involving the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of a new school comprising 3 linked two storey buildings, including a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) and a Central Courtyard Walled garden, together with the provision of 9 parking spaces, cycle store, boundary treatment and associated landscaping. Application Type Approval under Reg 3 Council's own dev Application No 06/03313/RG3/DC_DSM/30231 Applicant London Borough Of Lambeth Agent Ellis Williams Architects

F.A.O: Richard Symons Exmouth House Pine Street London EC1R OJH Date Valid 12 October 2006 Considerations

Approved Plans

13508/PC/AT/009; AE(3-)02; AG(0-)08D; AP(0-)02A;

AP(0-)03; AP(0-)04A; AP(0-)05; AP(0-)06; AP(0-)07;

AP(0-)08; and PLL-08.06-04-TP

Recommendation GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION

Officer Report 06/03313/RG3 PARK CAMPUS, GIPSY ROAD, SE27 1. Summary of Main Issues The main issues involved in this application are: -

� The principle of bringing the site back into school use. � The impact on the amenities of neighbouring residential properties. � The transport implications for the site and surrounding roads. � The design and appearance of the proposed new buildings.

2. Site Description 2.1 The application site comprises disused school buildings and grounds located on the north side of

Gipsy Road, West Norwood. The main school building is a predominantly single storey structure but with a substantial pitched roof. It is orientated at right angles to the street. It sits in a dip in Gipsy Road with the land rising to both the east and west. There are a number of single storey outbuildings at the rear. The site area is 0.5 hectares (1.2 acres).

2.2 The site is bounded to the east by an existing two to three storey Victorian school building that,

although currently unoccupied, is earmarked for renovation. To the west, fronting Gipsy Road, are three storey houses, to the rear of which is a single story day nursery. Both these adjoining school buildings are excluded from the current development proposals. To the north (rear) is a car breakers yard. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character.

2.3 The main school building is of some interest but is not listed nor falls within a conservation area.

The site contains a number of mature trees, none of which are protected by TPO. 3. Planning History 3.1 There is no specific planning history relating to this proposal. 4. Scheme Details 4.1 The proposal involves the redevelopment of the site to provide a pupil referral unit (PRU)

catering for children who require alternative educational provision. In addition to 80 PRU students the site will provide for 30 students associated with the behaviour improvement programme (BIP). The new premises will also provide a drop-in centre for senior students and parents associated with the behaviour education and support teams (BEST). There will be a total of 46 staff members on site.

4.2 The PRU is presently located in Elmcourt Road, SE27, where it has 30 staff members. The

school is to relocate to the Park Campus to allow the development of the Elmcourt Road site as a new secondary school (the Elmgreen School) for which it was resolved at PAC to grant outline planning permission subject to the signing of a s106 agreement.

4.3 The layout of the school is largely determined by the need to accommodate the three different

groups/functions described above. Three separate but linked blocks are proposed. Block A, containing the administration and BEST, will follow the line of the adjacent three storey houses in Gipsy Road. Block B, containing the sports hall, dining facilities and BIP, will occupy much of the

street frontage and extend into the centre of the site. Block C, housing the PRU will be located at the rear of the site. All three blocks will be two storey in height and are to be linked by a canopy running down a central axis.

4.4 The three blocks will help define a central courtyard. There will also be a multi-use games area

(MUGA) on the east side of the buildings, adjacent to the boundary with the two to three storey Victorian school building that is to be retained and renovated for separate usage.

4.5 It is anticipated that most pupils will arrive by public transport or bicycle. A teacher presence will

be maintained at the school gate to ensure children arrive and depart in an orderly fashion. The applicant states that there will be a maximum of 46 staff based at the school. The majority of staff are likely to arrive by car. 15 parking spaces within the site are proposed including 2 parking bays for mini-buses which are currently used by the school. The proposed layout includes 8 parking bays along the side of the MUGA, together with a turning area at the end of the access road. Three cycle parking stores are proposed. A Transport Study has been submitted which provides further details.

4.6 The proposed car park, cycle store and service yard will be accessed from Gipsy Road and is

located the east of the building – to the front of the MUGA. The service yard will have a gated entrance.

4.7 The architects state that the exterior of the building has been designed to refer to both the scale

and materials of the surrounding buildings but also to reflect the needs of a modern school. The elevations of the three main elements are joined together by a common storey height and by a blue glazed brickwork plinth. The latter is intended to provide both visual interest and a robust exterior at ground level. Above the plinth at first floor will be an off-white render. The roof will be a grey lead coated metal standing seam roof to compliment the existing Victorian school slate roof. The large windows and doors will be aluminium with coloured frames. The feature entrance canopy is intended to provide the school with a strong visual identity.

4.11 It is anticipated that the school will be open between the hours of 07.00 and 22.00 Monday to

Friday in term time. This will allow the school to operate a breakfast club in the morning, homework clubs in the evening, plus other extra curricular activities, supplementary classes and to facilitate community use. Pupils will generally arrive between 07.30 and 09.00 hours and leave between 15.15 and 16.45. The hours for Saturday will be 08.00 to 21.00 and on Sundays 09.00 to 16.00.

4.12 The MUGA will operate different hours: Winter: 08.00 to 21.00 Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 18.00 on Saturday and 10.00 to 17.00 on

Sunday Summer: 08.00 to 21.00 Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 20.00 on Saturday and 10.00 to 19.00 on

Sunday 4.13 The design of the school places semi-public spaces such as the sports hall (including changing

facilities for the MUGA) and parent/interview rooms at the front of the site to facilitate community usage out of normal school hours if necessary.

5. Consultation Responses 5.1 In the region of 520 letters were sent to the neighbouring properties. A list of neighbours

consulted is included at the back of this report. These include properties in: � Gipsy Road; � Bentons Lane; � Auckland Hill;

� Aubyn Hill; � Gipsy Road Gardens; � Elder Road; � Norwood High Street; � Elderberry Grove; � Windsor Close; and � Chapel Road.

5.2 The application has also been advertised by way of a press notice and a site notice. The

Norwood Action Group; the Becondale Road Residents Association; the Dulwich Residents Association; the Dulwich Society; and the Eylewood Road, Elder Road and Finch Avenue Neighbourhood Association were also consulted.

5.3 The following internal Council departments have been consulted: Conservation & Design,

Transport/Highways, Tree Applications, LBL Crime Prevention, Sports, Area Focus – Parks and Open Spaces, Performance Strategy & Regeneration, Regulatory Services – Noise/Pollution, Parks & Open Spaces, Street care, Norwood Town Centre Manager.

5.4 The following statutory bodies have been consulted: the Environment Agency; L.F.C.D Authority. 5.5 Four letters of objection have been received. The objection letters raise the following concerns:

� The intended use by the Referral Unit. There has been previous trouble on the estate with these students involving anti-social, nuisance and intimidating behaviour.

� Parking in the area is already bad. The school will exacerbate problems. � It is not on to have schools/children at both ends of Bentons Lane. This causes parking

problems for local residents. � The noise caused both during construction and when the school opens will impact on

amenity of adjoining residential properties. � Balmoral Court is sheltered accommodation for elderly residents. The residents require

peace and quiet. 5.6 Two letters of support have been received in respect to the application. They make the following

comments:

� The building will enhance the local environment. � The PRU is a resource much needed in the area. � It is a terrible waste of the site if it remains empty and unused. � The existing site is derelict and run down.

Planning Considerations

6. Relevant Policies 6.1 Adopted UDP (1998)

EDU4 – New Education Premises or Extensions EDU6 – Joint Use of School Facilities by the Community CD15 – Design of New Development T5 – Highway Alterations T9 – Provision of Vehicular Access

T12 – Parking Standards

T17 – Transport Implications of Development Proposals T18 – Access, loading and parking T34 – Road Conditions and Safety T36 – Cycle Parking T38 – Pedestrian Environment ENV7 – Retention of Existing Trees in Development ENV8 – Protection of Trees on Construction Sites ENV9 – New Planting and Landscaping on Development Sites ENV16 – Environmental Aspects of Building Design ENV19 – Noise Control ENV23 – Energy Efficient Buildings

ENV24 and ENV25 – Waste Management and Recycling 6.2 Revised Deposit UDP (2006)

Policy 7 – Protection of Residential Amenity Policy 9 – Transport Impact Policy 10 – Walking and Cycling Policy 14 – Parking and Traffic Restraint Policy 26 – Community Facilities Policy 31 – Streets, Character and Layout Policy 31a – Community Safety/ Designing out Crime Policy 32 – Building Scale and Design Policy 32a – Renewable Energy in Major Development Policy 32b – Sustainable Design and Construction Policy 36 – Streetscape, Landscape and Public Realm Design Policy 45 – Protection and Enhancement of Open Space and Sports Facilities Policy 46 – Protection and Enhancement of the Natural Environment Policy 48 – Pollution, Public Health and Safety

Policy 50 – Waste

6.3 The current up to date statement of the Council's planning policies is contained in the

Replacement UDP. The Council has now received the Inspector's report (17th February 2006) considered his recommendations and approved Proposed Modifications, which have been placed on deposit from 20th October - 1st December 2006. The Council's Cabinet, in approving the Proposed Modifications, also recommended that: "The Proposed Modifications, together with the unaltered parts of the Revised Deposit UDP, are approved for use for development control purposes".

These can be seen in the document London Borough of Lambeth Replacement UDP

Incorporating Proposed Modifications (October 2006). This is part of the final stage of procedures leading to adoption of the Replacement UDP (scheduled for February 2007) and as such considerable weight may be attached to policies in the Replacement UDP which the Inspector has supported.

However, until the Replacement UDP is adopted, regard also needs to be made of the existing

Adopted UDP. 7.0 Land Use 7.1 The Council’s objectives for education relevant to the Adopted UDP are:

� To provide adequate sites and buildings for education use;

� To provide an accessible distribution of education services; � To maximise community use of education land and buildings; � To help meet the education need of local communities.

7.2 Adopted UDP Policy EDU4 (New education premises or extensions) states that the Council will

generally approve proposals for new education premises providing the following criteria are met: � It is an appropriate use for the site; � There is a shortage of education places in the Borough or within an accessible distance; � Internal and external space standards comply with the Education (School Premises) Regulations 1981; � The development will not have an adverse effect on the general amenity of the area, nor be located where noise and traffic will disturb learning; � The site is readily accessible by public transport, bicycle and on foot.

7.3 Policy EDU6 of the AUDP states that The Council will support joint use of education facilities

between schools; joint provision of recreation facilities between schools and the community; and appropriate use of surplus school space by local community groups needing daytime premises.

7.4 Policy 26 of the Revised Deposit UDP supports and promotes the development and

improvement of facilities for the community. Proposals for large community facilities serving more than a neighbourhood or district function should be located either in town centres or in the Central London Policy Area; or, where there are no town centre sites available, then other sites in accordance with the sequential approach (Policy 5). In addition, the Inspector’s Report included a modification to Policy 26 to include the following paragraph within the Policy:

“Proposals for new or improved education facilities will be permitted provided that the site or buildings are appropriate for their intended use, and that the nature and scale of the proposal including hours of operation do not unacceptably harm the amenities of the area through noise, disturbance or traffic generation.”

This modification has been accepted by the Council. 7.5 The application site has a long history of education use and its continued use for educational

purposes is considered acceptable in principle. 7.6 The proposal is considered to be a larger community facility serving more than a neighbourhood

or district function since pupils would be drawn from across the borough. The site is close to but outside the West Norwood local centre. This is considered appropriate in this instance given that there are no suitable sites within or immediately adjoining a town or local centre in the vicinity and the site’s long history of educational use. It is considered that the proposal, in principle, meets the requirements of EDU4 of the Adopted UDP and Policy 26 of the Revised Deposit UDP.

7.7 It is noted that there is a shortage of secondary school places within the borough as a whole. In

2005, 41% of parents sent their children to schools outside the borough. Lambeth plans to offer 80% of all primary school pupils (i.e. 75% of all Lambeth children) a place at a Lambeth secondary school. Lambeth Education conclude that currently there are 11 forms of entry too few to achieve this objective with the gap rising to 22 forms of entry too few by 2015 if no new provision for secondary school places is made.

7.8 The development forms part of a comprehensive programme for educational provision within the

borough. It is bringing an educational site back into use, providing a facility for which there is an identified need. Furthermore, planning policy is supportive of joint provision of recreational

facilities between schools and the community. In land use terms the development complies with Policies EDU4 and EDU6 of the AUDP and Policy 26 of the RDUDP.

8.0 Design Issues 8.1 Policies CD15 and CD18 of the Adopted UDP and Policies 32, 33 and 36 of the Revised Deposit

UDP contain general design principles that are relevant to the assessment of this proposal. 8.2 On balance, the development is considered predominantly of good overall design. The scale,

height and layout of the development is sensible – stepping back to align with the neighbouring terrace and protecting the mature trees which are an important townscape feature, whilst stepping forward to the street marking the school entrance. The courtyard space created in the middle of the site is supported. The external treatment of the school buildings, their form and boundary to the public realm are issues for detailed assessment and conditions reserving these matters for future assessment are recommended.

8.3 Concern is expressed about the likely prominence in the street of Block B containing the sports

hall. The site levels fall relatively steeply and the current building is set into the ground, reducing its prominence in the street. The sports hall, which will be positioned close to the back edge of the pavement, will be a prominent addition to views up and down the road. Concerns about the blank ground floor frontage in this location are not fully addressed by the proposed brise soliel with slot windows behind. A condition is recommended to ensure more visual interest is introduced in the side elevations of the sports hall.

8.4 The buildings will be striking and stand out in the street. Block A, adjacent to the existing terrace,

will have an unusual roof profile, for which the choice of materials will be important. The mature trees along the street frontage would help screen the development and link it to the rest of the avenue up the hill, which is welcomed. It is recommended that, if possible, a pair of original school entrance archways be incorporated into the new scheme in some way. The applicant has acknowledged this recommendation and, at the time of writing of this report, is investigating the potential of inclusion of such detailing. Inclusion will likely be achieved through the landscaping or boundary treatment of the scheme, details of which are to be secured by condition.

8.5 The street boundary fencing seems overly high. The final design of this should be visually light

and crisp so that it has a positive impact on the public realm and the school does not appear as a gated development.

8.6 Subject to design details that address the concerns above, the overall scheme is considered

acceptable in design terms and compliant with Policies CD15, CD18 of the Adopted UDP and Policies 32, 33 and 36 of the Revised Deposit UDP.

9.0 Amenity Impact 9.1 Policy CD15 of the Adopted UDP requires that the amenity of neighbours should be

safeguarded. Policy 32 of the Revised Deposit UDP states that development should protect the residential amenity of existing and future residents by: i. Having an acceptable standard of privacy; ii. Having an acceptable impact on daylight and sunlight; iii. Not creating unacceptable overlooking; iv. Not creating an undue sense of enclosure; v. Where appropriate having sufficient outdoor amenity space.

9.3 Policy 33 of the Revised Deposit UDP requires that extensions to buildings should not:

i. Unacceptably harm the amenities (privacy, outlook, sunlight and daylight) of adjoining residents (in respect of daylight having regard to Building Research Establishment Standards);

ii. Result in an undue loss of resuidential amenity space; iii. Create an unacceptable sense of enclosure.

9.4 The application site is abutted to the east, north and north west by non-residential

properties. 15-25 Gipsy Road, a terrace of three storey houses fronting onto Gipsy Road, lie close to the western boundary, separated from the site only by a 1.3m wide footpath that leads to the day nursery to the rear. Block A will be 4m distant from 25 Gipsy Road, is only two storey in height, will not project to the front or rear of that property and is located to the east of the terrace. Consequently it would not cause an unacceptable loss of light to No.25 or the remainder on the terrace. Block B will face houses and a modern block of flats across Gipsy Road but is to the north of the properties and will be sufficiently distant not to cause any loss of light or overlooking.

9.5 Windows are proposed in the flank elevation of Block A which would potentially

overlook the flank and rear gardens of the adjacent terrace. It is therefore recommended that these windows be fitted with obscured glass and fixed shut so as to avoid any direct overlooking. This is considered acceptable as these are secondary windows serving rooms within Block A.

9.6 Policy ENV19 of the Adopted UDP states that developments which are likely to generate noise

inappropriate to the local environment will be refused and that the Council will seek the reduction of noise at source and will use conditions to limit the hours of operation of noisy processes or activities. Policy 7 of the Revised Deposit UDP recognises that people have the right to the quiet enjoyment of their own homes and states that in predominantly residential areas the establishment of new, or intensification of existing, incompatible non-residential use, likely to have a materially adverse environmental and/ or traffic impact, will not be permitted.

9.7 There would inevitably be some noise from children arriving at and departing from the school, at

break and lunch times and from the use of the MUGA both in and out of school time. However, the proposed number of students, at 110, is relatively small and is unlikely to result in noise over and above historic levels. The Council’s Noise and Pollution Officer has raised no objection to the scheme. Nevertheless, it is proposed to limit the hours of use of the MUGA sports pitch to those listed in paragraphs 4.12 above.

9.8 In summary, it is not considered that the proposal will have a detrimental impact on neighbouring

properties.

10.0 Loss of Trees and Landscaping Proposals

10.1 Policies ENV7 of the Adopted UDP states that the Council will encourage layouts for new developments that avoid, or minimise, the loss of trees and planning permission may be refused if a proposal is likely to result in the loss of a particularly important tree or group of trees. It also states that where it is impractical to retain trees, the Council will require their replacement with as many trees as are appropriate to the development, elsewhere on the site. In these cases, the Council will normally require their replacement with standard sized trees.

10.2 Policy 36 of the Revised Deposit UDP states that trees of high amenity value will be protected,

including during construction, through the use of planning conditions and Tree Preservation

Orders. The removal of, or major works to, trees of high amenity value will only be permitted where they are assessed as hazardous, or where it can be proven that a protected tree is unreasonably interfering with an individual’s enjoyment of his/ her property. If protected trees are removed, replacement trees should be planted of suitable maturity and protection, and of potentially equal value within and/ or outside the site.

10.3 There are 4 trees actually located within the site. One of these trees, the Quercus robur to the

north western corner of the site, is diseased and not worthy of retention. The tree in the north eastern corner (the Salix Caprea) is to be removed for the purposes of the development in order to construct the MUGA. However, the buildings will by necessity cover much of the site and it would be difficult to site the MUGA elsewhere within the site in the context of the development. The Lime trees to the front of the site are to be retained.

10.4 The inclusion within the scheme of an internal courtyard is welcomed and will provide scope for

some new landscaping. Moreover, in the context of the benefits procured by bringing the school site back into an educational/community use, the provision of landscaping is considered to suitably offset any harm caused by the loss of the tree to the north eastern corner of the site.

10.5 The significant trees within the site have therefore been considered and (where appropriate) will

be retained and protected in accordance with the recommendations of BS5837: Trees in relation to construction – recommendations (2005), AUDP Policies ENV7, ENV8 and ENV9, and Policy 36 of the RDUDP. Full landscape proposals will be required by condition – drafted in conjunction with the Council’s Arboricultural Officer.

11.0 Highways and Transportation Issues 11.1 The applicant has submitted a Transport Assessment (TA) to support the application. The

Council’s Transport and Highways Officers have commented on this document and further information has subsequently been received from the applicant to respond to their queries.

11.2 The site currently houses a school and therefore could be re-used as a school without the need

for planning permission. It is therefore important to note the differences between the specific nature of the proposed school use as against a more conventional primary or nursery school use.

11.3 In this respect applicant has looked at trip generation from Rosendale Primary School and

Rosemead Nursery School and they identify that up to 60 car trips could be expected in the am peak hour if similar trip rates were to be applied to the application site. Officers have also visited the existing PRU school site in Elmcourt Road and noted that traffic generation was very low, in particular in relation to pupil drop-off and pick-up. This is reflected in surveys in the draft School Travel Plan.

11.4 The main traffic impact for the specific nature of school use proposed here is therefore likely to

be staff travel. In this respect the applicant states that there would be a maximum of 46 staff based at the school. Surveys of the existing school on Elmcourt Road showed that traffic generation for the PRU was 26 vehicles in the am peak. This level of traffic is unlikely to have a significant traffic impact in terms of capacity of nearby junctions. The applicant has assessed capacity at the Elder Road/Gipsy Road/Norwood High Street/Chapel Road traffic signals using the OSCADY software package. This shows that capacity on the Gipsy Road and Elder Road arms will increase to over 100% by 2018 but that this would occur naturally even without the proposed development. Therefore it is considered that the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on capacity.

11.5 The plans submitted show a new vehicular access to the site from Gipsy Road. This is in the same location as the existing kerb build-out and raised table, which will need to be relocated. The Transport team have agreed that this can be done and that the removal of the existing table and its replacement with 2 new tables, one either side of the school, must be secured as part of this application. The cost has been estimated at £38,000.

11.6 Full details of the proposed new access will have to be submitted to and approved in writing by

the Local Planning Authority. This must include the location of entrance gates, their means of operation and visibility splays.

11.7 It is now proposed to provide 15 parking spaces within the site and these will be accessed from

the new access. These include 2 parking bays for mini-buses which are currently used by the school and 2 disabled parking bays. The proposed layout includes 8 parking bays along the side of the MUGA and a further 2 spaces adjacent to a turning head to the rear of the MUGA. This is acceptable and will mean that cars do not have to reverse out onto Gipsy Road.

11.8 Swept paths for delivery vehicles and emergency vehicles have been provided. The area

proposed as a delivery area is large enough for delivery lorries to turn so that they will not have to reverse into or out of the site.

11.9 Policy 14 of the RDUDP dictates that a minimum provision of one space for every 5 members of

staff should be achieved. The staff cycle parking should be separate from that of the pupils and should be undercover and secured. There are no standards for pupils in the UDP, but cycle parking should be provided. Cycle parking provision will be integral to and reflective of the aims and objectives of the School Travel Plan. Three cycle parking stores are proposed within the scheme but no details of the type of stands proposed have been submitted. It is essential to secure such details by condition in order to ensure that the stores are large enough. It is considered that there is adequate space available within the site for cycle stores to be provided.

11.10 Whilst the number of parking spaces to be provided within the site has increased from 9 to 15

since the original submission, this is still significantly below the proposed number of staff (46 - 30 full time and 16 part time). The travel survey indicates that 70% of staff (32) currently drive to the site. This means that 17 would have to park on surrounding streets, in an area where parking stress is already fairly high. For this reason it is essential that a School Travel Plan is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to first occupation of the building. There needs to be a specific goal to reduce the number of staff driving to the school.

11.11 The school will be used for community uses outside school hours. The applicant states that a

school management plan will be introduced prior to opening but no details are provided at this time. Therefore no comment can be made regarding the impact of the uses. However, these will need to be controlled, in particular the need to travel by car will need to be minimised in order to reduce additional parking stress. Community use is a requirement of all new schools and it is intended that the catchment area will be local so this should reduce the need for people to travel by car.

11.12 It is considered therefore that, in comparison to the existing use, the proposed PRU will not have

a significant traffic impact. The site is an existing school and, although the PRU will only occupy part of the site, its specialised nature will mean the traffic impact is likely to be significantly less than if the whole site were to be re-used as a primary school. Therefore there are no transport objections subject to the imposition of certain conditions.

12.0 Security / Designing out Crime

12.1 Policy 31a of the Revised Deposit UDP requires that development should enhance community safety. Development will not be permitted where opportunities for crime are created or where it results in an increased risk of public disorder. Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act requires local authorities to take account of crime and disorder as part of all its functions.

12.2 The applicants state that the design has been referred to the Metropolitan Police Crime

Prevention Design Officer and that ‘Secured by Design- Schools’ guideline will be incorporated in the design.

12.2 The Crime Prevention Design Officer advises that there have been a number of crime related

incidents concerning the PRU at its present site, and the new site is within an area of high crime. Schools are especially vulnerable out of term time and it would be unwise to rely on CCTV alone for security. Good quality boundary fencing is strongly recommended. The idea of using the building line at the front of the school as a boundary is particularly fraught with problems; it allows for no defensible space and creates a receded area with poor guardianship. In addition, the proposed entrance canopy will potentially become a meeting place for youths outside of school times and is likely to create problems. This problem is exacerbated by the recess created by block B underneath the canopy which inhibits visibility.

12.3 The CPDO advises that in terms of security ideally a fence of at least 2.5m in height is required

to deny access to determined intruders. To be effective it must be continuous and all gates must offer the same protection as the main fence line. The long perimeters of many schools make it a very expensive option. Robust weld mesh or paladin panels, powder coated palisade or a vertical bar style to an appropriate height should be considered.

12.4 Notwithstanding comments at 12.3, successful crime prevention often depends on a wide range

of measures. A combination of good design, encouraging pedestrian activity, ‘eyes on the street’ and community involvement, is a much more effective way of making the borough safer, rather than the negativity of gated developments and other physical crime prevention measures. Well fortified private spaces can result in very hostile public spaces. Policy 31a (Designing out crime) is ‘design lead’. The Council’s Urban Design Officer has suggested that guardianship of the frontage spaces may be possible with a better defined but attractive threshold such as a low wall and railings above. Details of the front boundary treatment are to be secured by condition. A further condition is proposed requiring the submission of a ‘Designing out Crime statement’ demonstrating that the scheme pays due regard to the national ‘Secured by Design’ programme whilst addressing the ‘street scene’ context.

12.5 The CPDO also advises that there are various measures that can be integrated into the scheme

that would seek to address the concerns raised at 12.2 and potentially reduce the height advised for the front boundary treatment. These include, amongst other measures, use of CCTV and lighting to deter criminal and antisocial behaviour. At the time of writing a meeting between the applicant and the CPDO had been scheduled for the week beginning 18/12/06 to discuss such issues and required measures. Further details regarding that meeting will be reported by addendum.

12.5 It is considered that any security concerns pertaining to the design of the development can be

suitably overcome/addressed whilst paying regard to the street scene context of the site. Conditions are recommended requiring the submission of a Designing Out Crime Statement and boundary treatment, having regard to the ‘Secured by Design for Schools’ standards.

13.0 Sustainability 13.1 Policies ENV16 and ENV23 of the Adopted UDP seek to achieve high standards of safety,

security and environmentally acceptable design in all developments. The policies encourage the

design and development of energy efficient buildings and the introduction of good energy management practices.

13.2 Policy 32a of the Revised Deposit UDP states that all major developments (above a threshold of

1000sqm) are required to incorporate equipment for renewable power generation so as to provide at least 10% of their predicted energy requirements.

13.3 The applicants envisage that the school will achieve a BREEAM ‘very good’ standard.

Conditions are recommended to require the submission, prior to work commencing on site, of a full BREEAM assessment and details of the renewal energy systems to be employed.

13.4 The Council’s Environment Manager seeks clarification as to the methods to be employed so as

to ensure construction will be energy efficient and waste minimized. In this regard, it is considered appropriate to impose conditions to require the submission of details of the construction strategy and operation management.

15.0 Waste 15.1 It is recommended that conditions be imposed to ensure that adequate facilities for the disposal

of both general waste and hazardous waste (e.g. from chemistry, art departments etc) and recycling are provided on site in accordance with Policies ENV24 and ENV25 of the Adopted UDP, Policy 50 of the Revised Deposit UDP and the Council’s Code of Practice on ‘Waste and Recycling Storage and Collection Requirements’.

16.0 Conclusion 16.1 The continued use of the site for educational purposes is considered acceptable in principle. The

proposed new buildings are generally well designed and, subject to the detailed treatment of the sports hall adjacent to the street frontage, should be welcome additions to the street scene. They should have no undue adverse effect on neighbouring properties. It is considered that a school of the size proposed can be accommodated satisfactorily on the site and by the surrounding highways network

17.0 Recommendation 17.1 It is recommended that planning permission be granted. Summary of the Reasons: In deciding to grant planning permission, the Council has had regard to the relevant policies of the Development Plan and all other relevant material considerations. Having weighed the merits of the proposal in the context of these issues, it is considered that planning permission should be granted subject to the conditions listed below. In reaching this decision the following policies were relevant: Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) Policies: ED4 (New Education Premises or Extensions), EDU6 (Joint Use of School Facilities by the Community), T5 (Highways Alterations), T9 (Provision of vehicular Access), T12 (Parking Standards), T17 (Transport Implication of Development Proposals), T18 (Access, loading and Parking), T34 (Road Conditions and Safety), T36 (Cycle Parking), T38 (Pedestrian Environment), CD15 (Design of New Development), ENV7 (Retention of Existing Trees in New Development), ENV8 (Protection of Trees on Construction Sites), ENV9 (New Planting and Landscaping on Development Sites), ENV16 (Environmental Aspects of Building Design), ENV18 (Water), ENV19 (Noise Control) ENV23 (Energy Efficient Buildings), ENV24 (Waste Management and Disposal) and ENV25 (Recycling and Reuse).

Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006) Policies: 7 (Protecting Residential Amenity), 9 (Transport Impact), 10 (Walking and Cycling), 14 (Parking and Traffic Restraint), 26 (Community Facilities), 31 (Streets, Character and Layout), 31a (Community Safety/Designing Out Crime), 32 (Building Scale and Design), 32a (Renewable Energy in Major Development), 32b (Sustainable Design and Construction), 36 (Streetscape, Landscape and Public Realm Design), 45 (Protection and Enhancement of Open Space and Sports Facilities), 46 (Protection and Enhancement of the Natural Environment), 48 (Pollution, Public Health and Safety), and 50 (Waste).

Conditions

1. The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of

three years beginning from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.)

2. Samples and a schedule of all finishes and materials to be used in the development hereby

permitted, and details of openings including depths of reveals, window cills and heads, window framing and glazing; rainwater goods, other pipe-work and external services, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any building work commences and this condition shall apply notwithstanding any indications as to these matters which have been given in the application. The development shall thereafter be carried out solely in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard and enhance the visual amenities of the locality (Policies CD15 and G17 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

3. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted a specification and samples as

appropriate of all finishing materials to be used in any hard surfacing of the application site, including the drop-off area and other parts not covered by buildings, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing. All hardsurfacing on the site shall thereafter be carried out solely in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that such works do not detract from the development itself or from the appearance of the locality in general. (Policy CD15 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

4. Notwithstanding the plans hereby approved, details of an alternative design for the flank elevations of the proposed sports hall (Block B) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of any work on the relevant part of the development. The building shall thereafter be constructed only in accordance with the details approved.

Reason: To ensure that the sports hall, which will be prominent in the street scene, does not detract

from the visual amenities of the area, in compliance with Policy CD15 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

5. Full details of the lighting of all external areas, including any floodlighting of the all weather pitch

and hard play area, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before the use commences. The details shall include a specification of the lighting, location, lux, hours of operation, details of light spillage and details of shielding to neighbouring properties.

Reason: In order that the Local Planning Authority may be satisfied as to the details of the proposal in the interests of the amenities of the vicinity (Policies EDU4, and CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan and Policies 7, 32 and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

6. Before development commences details of the means of enclosure of the site and proposed front

boundary treatment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed thereafter in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the Local Planning Authority may be satisfied that the details of the proposal are carried out in accordance with Policy CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 31, 31a, 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006).

7. Notwithstanding any indications illustrated on drawings already submitted, no development shall

take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping which shall include indications of all existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows on the site and details, including crown spreads, of those to be retained. None of the trees, shrubs or hedgerows shown for retention shall be removed or felled, lopped or topped, without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure satisfactory landscaping of the site in the interests of visual amenity. (Policies CD15, ENV7, ENV9, G10 and ST31 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

8. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out

in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the development hereby permitted or the substantial completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees, hedgerows or shrubs forming part of the approved landscaping scheme which within a period of five years from the occupation or substantial completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory and continuing standard of amenities are provided and maintained in connection with the development. (Policies CD15, ENV7, ENV9, G10 and ST31 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

9. No works or development shall take place until a scheme for the protection of the retained trees (Section 7, BS5837 (2005), Tree Protection Plan) has been agreed in writing by the LPA. This scheme shall include:

a) A plan to a scale and level of accuracy appropriate to the proposal that shows the position, crown spread and Root Protection Area (para. 5.2.2 of BS 5837) of every retained tree on site and trees on neighbouring or nearby ground to the site in relation to the approved plans and particulars. The position of all trees to be removed shall be indicated on this plan. b) Details and position (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Tree Protection Barriers (Section 9.2 of BS 5837), identified separately where required for different phases of construction works (e.g. demolition, construction, hardstanding). The Tree Protection Barriers must be erected prior to each construction phase commencing and remain in place and undamaged for the duration of that phase. No works shall take place on the next phase until the Tree Protection Barriers are repositioned for that phase.

c) The details of the working methods to be employed for the installation of drives and paths within the TPAs of retained trees in accordance with the principles of 'No Dig' construction. d). A schedule of tree works for all the retained trees in paragraph (a) above, specifying pruning and other remedial or preventative work, whether for physiological, hazard abatement, aesthetic or operational reasons. All tree works shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998 (1989) Recommendations for Tree Work.

Reason: To avoid damage to the existing trees, which represent an important visual amenity to the surrounding area (Policies G10, H10, ST7, ST31, CD15 and ENV7 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

10. Before development commences a ‘Designing out Crime’ Statement shall be submitted to and

approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The statement shall demonstrate that the development has paid due and appropriate regard to the national ‘Secured by Design’ Programme. The development shall thereafter be implemented and retained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the safety and security of future occupiers in accordance with Policy CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 31a and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006).

11. Before development commences, details for the inclusion of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures in the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include an assessment of how the inclusion of renewable energy technologies will contribute towards the reduction of carbon emissions from the development. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interests of securing a more energy efficient development (Policies ENV16 and ENV23 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 32a of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

12. Prior to the commencement of development details of a BREEAM Assessment for the proposal is to

be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall seek to achieve a ‘Good’ or ‘Very Good’ rating. The development shall thereafter be constructed to meet the BREEAM rating awarded. Reason: In the interests of securing a more energy efficient development (Policies ENV16 and ENV23 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 32a of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

13. Prior to the commencement of development, full details of a waste management plan shall be

submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The waste management plan shall include full details regarding the proposed litter, refuse (general and hazardous) and recycling facilities. The litter, refuse, and recycling facilities shall be provided, and the development shall thereafter be operated in strict accordance with the details of the approved waste management plan. Reason: To ensure that adequate provision is made for the storage, disposal, and recycling of waste on the site in the interests of the amenities of the area and the provision of sustainable waste management, in accordance with the principles of sustainability (Policies ENV24, ENV25 and CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 9, 32 and 50 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

14. No plumbing or pipes, other than rainwater pipes, shall be fixed to the external faces of buildings.

Reason: Such works could seriously detract from the appearance of the building and injure visual amenity (Policy CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 32 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

15. Before development commences, details of all ventilation and filtration equipment, including details

of all external plant and trunking, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All equipment shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to the commencement of the relevant use and shall be retained thereafter for the duration of the use. Reason: To protect the amenities of the area (Policies G12, CD15 and S14 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 1, 7, 32, and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

16. Noise from any extractors or flues shall not exceed the background noise level when measured

outside the window of the nearest noise sensitive or residential premises. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjoining properties and the surrounding area in accordance with Policies G12, CD15 and ENV19 of the Adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 1, 7, 32 and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

17. Noise from any air conditioning units and any other plant, machinery, or equipment should not

exceed a level of 5dB(A) above the existing background level (or 10dB(A) below if there is a particular tonal quality), when measured according to British Standards BS4142-1997, at a point one metre externally to the nearest noise sensitive premises. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjoining occupiers and the surrounding area (Policies G12, and ENV19 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 1, 7, and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

18. There shall be no amplified sound, speech, or music which is audible outside the premises, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjoining occupiers and the surrounding area (Policies G12, and ENV19 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 1, 7, and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

19. The two external sports pitches hereby approved shall not be used nor illuminated other than

between the hours of 08.00 to 21.00 Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 20.00 on Saturday and 10.00 to 19.00 on Sunday.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of residential properties and of the area generally (Policy ENV19 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 7 and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

20. Details of the proposed access, including location of entrance gates, their means of operation and

visibility splays, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. No other part of the development shall begin until the new means of access has been sited, laid out and constructed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to minimize danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the highway and of the access (Policies T9, CD15 and ST28 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

21. The development shall not begin until details of the disposal of surface water from the site have

been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and no building shall be occupied until the works for the disposal of surface water have been constructed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To minimize danger and inconvenience to highway users (Policies 9, 31 and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

22. No other part of the development shall begin until visibility splays have been provided between a

point 2 metres along each side of the access measured from the back line of footway and a point 2 metres along the back line of footway measured from the intersection with the edge of the access. The area contained within the splays shall be kept free of any obstruction exceeding 0.6 metres in height above the level of the footway. Reason: To provide adequate intervisibility between the access and the existing public footway for the safety and convenience of pedestrians and users of the access (Policies T9, CD15, T38 and ST28 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

23. The parking, manoeuvring and loading/unloading area shall be laid out and made available for use

in accordance with details shown on drawing 13508/PC/AT/009 before the development hereby permitted is occupied and that area shall not thereafter be used for any other purpose, or be obstructed in any way. Reason: To enable vehicles to draw off, park and turn clear of the highway to minimise danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the adjoining highway (Policies CD15, T18 and ST29 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policy 14 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

24. No loading or unloading of goods, including fuel, by vehicles arriving at or departing from the

premises shall be carried out other than within the curtilage of the premises/site. Reason: To avoid obstruction of the surrounding streets and to safeguard the amenities of adjoining properties (Policies T18 and CD15 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 7 and 14 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

25. A sign reading 'No Reversing Into Street' shall be erected in a prominent position adjoining the exit

before the use commences and shall thereafter be retained for the duration of the use, unless the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority is obtained to any variation.

Reason: To avoid hazard and obstruction being caused to users of the public highway (Policies T18, T34 and T38 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

26. Prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted, details of the provision to be made for

cycle parking shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The cycle parking shall be provided in accordance with the approved details before the building hereby permitted is occupied/the use hereby permitted commences and shall thereafter be retained solely for its designated use. Reason: To ensure adequate cycle parking is available on site and to promote sustainable modes of transport (Policies G39, G40 and T36 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9, 10 and 14 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

27. A Travel Plan, including details of a scheme of ongoing analysis, review and amendment, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the use hereby permitted commencing. The measures approved in the Travel Plan shall be implemented prior to the school use hereby permitted commencing and shall be so maintained for the duration of the use, unless the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority is obtained to any variation.

Reason: To ensure that the travel arrangements to the school are appropriate and to limit the effects of the increase in travel movements (Policy T17 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 9 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

28. The development shall not begin until provision has been made to accommodate all site

operatives’, visitors’ and construction vehicles loading, off-loading, parking and turning within the site during the construction period in accordance with details to be submitted and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The loading, off-loading, parking and turning areas shall be provided so as to avoid any damage to trees on the site. Reason: To minimise danger and inconvenience to highway users, and to avoid damage to trees (Policies T17 and T18 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

29. Adequate precautions shall be taken during the construction period to prevent the deposit of mud

and similar debris on the adjacent public highways in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. Reason: To minimise danger and inconvenience to highway users (Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

30. No development shall take place until a Method of Construction Statement has been submitted to

and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and construction works, including parking, deliveries and storage, shall take place solely in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To avoid hazard and obstruction being caused to users of the public highway and in the interest of public safety (Policy T17 and T18 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

31. A School Management Plan, including full details of the intended community use, shall be submitted

to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted. The development shall thereafter operate in accordance with the approved school management plan. Reason: To enable proper assessment and control of the proposed community uses in the interests of the amenities of the vicinity (Policies EDU6, CD15, T12, T17 and T36 of the adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 7, 9, 10, 14, 26, 32, 45, 48 and 50 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

32. The combined number of pupils attending the school shall not exceed 110.

Reason: To limit any contribution to parking stress in the vicinity in the interests of amenity of surrounding properties (Policies T12, T17 and CD15 of the adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 9, 14 and 32 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

33. Details of the removal of the existing highway table and its replacement with 2 new highway tables

either side of the school, the precise location of which will be agreed by the Council's highway engineers once a detailed site survey has been undertaken, shall be submitted to and approved in

writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved. The highway/improvement works shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the details approved prior to the occupation of the development.

Reason: In the interests of pedestrian safety in the vicinity (Policies CD15, T5, T9, T34 and T38 of the adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 9, 10 and 32 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

34. The windows in the western facing flank elevation of Block A shall be maintained with obscured

glass and shall at all times be fixed shut.

Reason: In the interests of privacy of neighbouring residential properties (Policy CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 7 and 32 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

Informatives 1 This decision letter does not convey an approval or consent which may be required under any

enactment, by-law, order or regulation, other than Section 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2. Your attention is drawn to the provisions of the Building Regulations, and related legislation

which must be complied with to the satisfaction of the Council's Building Control Officer. 3. Your attention is drawn to the need to comply with the requirements of the Control of Pollution

Act 1974 concerning construction site noise and in this respect you are advised to contact the Council's Environmental Health Division.

4. As soon as building work starts on the development, you must contact the Street Naming and

Numbering Officer if you need to do the following: - name a new street - name a new or existing building - apply new street numbers to a new or existing building

This will ensure that any changes are agreed with Lambeth Council before use, in accordance with the London Buildings Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 and the Local Government Act 1985. Although it is not essential, we also advise you to contact the Street Naming and Numbering Officer before applying new names or numbers to internal flats or units. Contact details are listed below:

Rachel Harrison Street Naming and Numbering Officer e-mail: rharrison@lambeth.gov.uk tel: 020 7926 2283 fax: 020 7926 9131

5. You are advised that all temporary road works associated with the permitted development are at

the developer's expense. 6. It is current policy for the Council's contractor to construct new vehicular accesses and to

reinstate the footway across redundant accesses. The developer is to contact the Principal Highways Engineer the Council's Highways team on 020 7926 2620 or 079 0411 9517, prior to the commencement of construction, to arrange for any such work to be done. If the developer wishes to undertake this work the Council will require a deposit and the developer will need to cover all the Council's costs (including supervision of the works). If the works are of a significant

nature, a Section 278 Agreement (Highways Act 1980) will be required and the works must be carried out to the Council's specification.

7. You are advised of the necessity to consult the Principal Highways Engineer of the Highways

team on 020 7926 2620 or 079 0411 9517 in order to obtain necessary prior approval and licences as appropriate for undertaking any works within the public highway including scaffold, temporary and permanent crossovers, over-sailing or under-sailing of the highway, drainage and sewer connections and repairs on the highway, hoarding, excavations, temporary road closures and cranes.

8. You are advised to contact the Council's Sustainability Officer regarding the BREEAM

requirements and other renewable techniques. 9. You are advised to contact the Council’s Conservation and Design Team Leader for all matters

regarding conservation and design and in particular those required to discharge conditions 2 and 3.

10. It is strongly recommended that a pair of original school entrance archways be incorporated into

the scheme in some way, either through the boundary treatment or the landscaping of the site. 11. The landscaping scheme to be submitted pursuant to condition 7 should include details of the

quantity, size, species and position of all trees, shrubs and hedges to be planted, together with an indication of how they integrate with the proposal in the long term with regard to their mature size and anticipated routine maintenance. All tree, shrub and hedge planting included within that specification should be carried out in accordance with that specification and in accordance with BS 3936 (1992).

12. With regard to condition 13 (Waste Management Plan), it is advised that the waste storage area

be located outside of the front forecourt area in a location agreed by Council’s Conservation Department. You are also advised that the waste management plan should accord with the requirements of the London Borough of Lambeth’s ‘Waste and Recycling Storage and Collection Requirements: Guidance for Architects and Developers’ (May 2006). This document is available on the Council’s website at:

http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A80052DE-AD40-4C17-B1C4-F26428B7F121/0/GuidanceForArchitects.pdf

13. With regard to condition 31 (School Management Plan), there should be a particular requirement

to minimise the need to travel by car in order to reduce additional parking stress. 14. With regard to condition 27 (Travel Plan) there needs to be a specific goal to reduce the number

of staff driving to the school. You are advised to contact Misha Hewapange (0207 926 0684) of the Council’s Transport and Highways Department to discuss the benefits that the development would receive from involvement with the Council’s School Travel Plan programme.

15. With regard to cycle parking provision, a minimum provision of one space for every 5 members

of staff (Policy 14, standards section) should be achieved. The staff cycle parking should be separate from that of the pupils and should be undercover and secured. There are no standards for pupils in the UDP, but cycle parking should be provided. Cycle parking provision will be integral to and reflective of the aims and objectives of the School Travel Plan.

16. You are advised to contact the Council’s Transport Team to discuss the requirements to replace

the existing kerb build out and raised table in Gipsy Road with 2 new raised tables, one either side of the school (Condition 33). The cost for such works has been estimated at £38,000.

17. Thames Water advise that there are public sewers crossing the site and that no building will be permitted within 3m of the sewers without their approval. Should you require a ‘building over’ application form or other information relating to your building/development work, please contact Thames Water on 0845 850 2777.

Summary of Reasons: In deciding to grant planning permission, the Council has had regard to the relevant policies of the Development Plan and all other relevant material considerations. Having weighed the merits of the proposal in the context of these issues, it is considered that planning permission should be granted subject to the conditions listed below. In reaching this decision the following policies were relevant: Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) Policies: ED4 (New Education Premises or Extensions), EDU6 (Joint Use of School Facilities by the Community), T5 (Highways Alterations), T9 (Provision of vehicular Access), T12 (Parking Standards), T17 (Transport Implication of Development Proposals), T18 (Access, loading and Parking), T34 (Road Conditions and Safety), T36 (Cycle Parking), T38 (Pedestrian Environment), CD15 (Design of New Development), ENV7 (Retention of Existing Trees in New Development), ENV8 (Protection of Trees on Construction Sites), ENV9 (New Planting and Landscaping on Development Sites), ENV16 (Environmental Aspects of Building Design), ENV18 (Water), ENV19 (Noise Control) ENV23 (Energy Efficient Buildings), ENV24 (Waste Management and Disposal) and ENV25 (Recycling and Reuse).Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006) Policies: 7 (Protecting Residential Amenity), 9 (Transport Impact), 10 (Walking and Cycling), 14 (Parking and Traffic Restraint), 26 (Community Facilities), 31 (Streets, Character and Layout), 31a (Community Safety/Designing Out Crime), 32 (Building Scale and Design), 32a (Renewable Energy in Major Development), 32b (Sustainable Design and Construction), 36 (Streetscape, Landscape and Public Realm Design), 45 (Protection and Enhancement of Open Space and Sports Facilities), 46 (Protection and Enhancement of the Natural Environment), 48 (Pollution, Public Health and Safety), and 50 (Waste). 1 The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning from the date of this decision notice.Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.) 2 Samples and a schedule of all finishes and materials to be used in the development hereby permitted, and details of openings including depths of reveals, window cills and heads, window framing and glazing; rainwater goods, other pipe-work and external services, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any building work commences and this condition shall apply notwithstanding any indications as to these matters which have been given in the application. The development shall thereafter be carried out solely in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To safeguard and enhance the visual amenities of the locality (Policies CD15 and G17 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 3 Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted a specification and samples as appropriate of all finishing materials to be used in any hard surfacing of the application site, including the drop-off area and other parts not covered by buildings, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing. All hardsurfacing on the site shall thereafter be carried out solely in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that such works do not detract from the development itself or from the appearance of the locality in general. (Policy CD15 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 4 Notwithstanding the plans hereby approved, details of an alternative design for the flank elevations of the proposed sports hall (Block B) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of any work on the relevant part of the development. The building shall thereafter be constructed only in accordance with the details approved. Reason: To ensure that the sports hall, which will be prominent in the street scene, does not

detract from the visual amenities of the area, in compliance with Policy CD15 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 5 Full details of the lighting of all external areas, including any floodlighting of the all weather pitch and hard play area, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before the use commences. The details shall include a specification of the lighting, location, lux, hours of operation, details of light spillage and details of shielding to neighbouring properties.Reason: In order that the Local Planning Authority may be satisfied as to the details of the proposal in the interests of the amenities of the vicinity (Policies EDU4, and CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan and Policies 7, 32 and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 6 Before development commences details of the means of enclosure of the site and proposed front boundary treatment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed thereafter in accordance with the approved details.Reason: To ensure that the Local Planning Authority may be satisfied that the details of the proposal are carried out in accordance with Policy CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 31, 31a, 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006). 7 Notwithstanding any indications illustrated on drawings already submitted, no development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping which shall include indications of all existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows on the site and details, including crown spreads, of those to be retained. None of the trees, shrubs or hedgerows shown for retention shall be removed or felled, lopped or topped, without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority.Reason: To ensure satisfactory landscaping of the site in the interests of visual amenity. (Policies CD15, ENV7, ENV9, G10 and ST31 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 8 All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the development hereby permitted or the substantial completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees, hedgerows or shrubs forming part of the approved landscaping scheme which within a period of five years from the occupation or substantial completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.Reason: To ensure a satisfactory and continuing standard of amenities are provided and maintained in connection with the development. (Policies CD15, ENV7, ENV9, G10 and ST31 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 32 and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 9 No works or development shall take place until a scheme for the protection of the retained trees (Section 7, BS5837 (2005), Tree Protection Plan) has been agreed in writing by the LPA. This scheme shall include:a) A plan to a scale and level of accuracy appropriate to the proposal that shows the position, crown spread and Root Protection Area (para. 5.2.2 of BS 5837) of every retained tree on site and trees on neighbouring or nearby ground to the site in relation to the approved plans and particulars. The position of all trees to be removed shall be indicated on this plan.b) Details and position (shown on the plan at paragraph (a) above) of the Tree Protection Barriers (Section 9.2 of BS 5837), identified separately where required for different phases of construction works (e.g. demolition, construction, hardstanding). The Tree Protection Barriers must be erected prior to each construction phase commencing and remain in place and undamaged for the duration of that phase. No works shall take place on the next phase until the Tree Protection Barriers are repositioned for that phase.c) The details of the working methods to be employed for the installation of drives and paths within the TPAs of retained trees in accordance with the principles of 'No Dig' construction.d). A schedule of tree works for all the retained trees in paragraph (a) above, specifying pruning and other remedial or preventative

work, whether for physiological, hazard abatement, aesthetic or operational reasons. All tree works shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998 (1989) Recommendations for Tree Work.Reason: To avoid damage to the existing trees, which represent an important visual amenity to the surrounding area (Policies G10, H10, ST7, ST31, CD15 and ENV7 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 10 Before development commences a 'Designing out Crime' Statement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The statement shall demonstrate that the development has paid due and appropriate regard to the national 'Secured by Design' Programme. The development shall thereafter be implemented and retained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the safety and security of future occupiers in accordance with Policy CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 31a and 36 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006). 11 Before development commences, details for the inclusion of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures in the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include an assessment of how the inclusion of renewable energy technologies will contribute towards the reduction of carbon emissions from the development. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of securing a more energy efficient development (Policies ENV16 and ENV23 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 32a of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 12 Prior to the commencement of development details of a BREEAM Assessment for the proposal is to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall seek to achieve a 'Good' or 'Very Good' rating. The development shall thereafter be constructed to meet the BREEAM rating awarded.Reason: In the interests of securing a more energy efficient development (Policies ENV16 and ENV23 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 32a of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 13 Prior to the commencement of development, full details of a waste management plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The waste management plan shall include full details regarding the proposed litter, refuse (general and hazardous) and recycling facilities. The litter, refuse, and recycling facilities shall be provided, and the development shall thereafter be operated in strict accordance with the details of the approved waste management plan. Reason: To ensure that adequate provision is made for the storage, disposal, and recycling of waste on the site in the interests of the amenities of the area and the provision of sustainable waste management, in accordance with the principles of sustainability (Policies ENV24, ENV25 and CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 9, 32 and 50 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 14 No plumbing or pipes, other than rainwater pipes, shall be fixed to the external faces of buildings. Reason: Such works could seriously detract from the appearance of the building and injure visual amenity (Policy CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 32 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 15 Before development commences, details of all ventilation and filtration equipment, including details of all external plant and trunking, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All equipment shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to the commencement of the relevant use and shall be retained thereafter for the duration of the use. Reason: To protect the amenities of the area (Policies G12, CD15 and S14 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 1, 7, 32, and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 16 Noise from any extractors or flues shall not exceed the background noise level when measured outside the window of the nearest noise sensitive or residential premises. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjoining properties and the surrounding area in accordance with Policies G12, CD15 and

ENV19 of the Adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 1, 7, 32 and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 17 Noise from any air conditioning units and any other plant, machinery, or equipment should not exceed a level of 5dB(A) above the existing background level (or 10dB(A) below if there is a particular tonal quality), when measured according to British Standards BS4142-1997, at a point one metre externally to the nearest noise sensitive premises. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjoining occupiers and the surrounding area (Policies G12, and ENV19 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 1, 7, and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 18 There shall be no amplified sound, speech, or music which is audible outside the premises, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjoining occupiers and the surrounding area (Policies G12, and ENV19 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 1, 7, and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 19 The two external sports pitches hereby approved shall not be used nor illuminated other than between the hours of 08.00 to 21.00 Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 20.00 on Saturday and 10.00 to 19.00 on Sunday.Reason: To safeguard the amenities of residential properties and of the area generally (Policy ENV19 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 7 and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 20 Details of the proposed access, including location of entrance gates, their means of operation and visibility splays, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. No other part of the development shall begin until the new means of access has been sited, laid out and constructed in accordance with the approved details.Reason: In order to minimize danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the highway and of the access (Policies T9, CD15 and ST28 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 21 The development shall not begin until details of the disposal of surface water from the site have been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and no building shall be occupied until the works for the disposal of surface water have been constructed in accordance with the approved details.Reason: To minimize danger and inconvenience to highway users (Policies 9, 31 and 48 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 22 No other part of the development shall begin until visibility splays have been provided between a point 2 metres along each side of the access measured from the back line of footway and a point 2 metres along the back line of footway measured from the intersection with the edge of the access. The area contained within the splays shall be kept free of any obstruction exceeding 0.6 metres in height above the level of the footway.Reason: To provide adequate intervisibility between the access and the existing public footway for the safety and convenience of pedestrians and users of the access (Policies T9, CD15, T38 and ST28 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 23 The parking, manoeuvring and loading/unloading area shall be laid out and made available for use in accordance with details shown on drawing 13508/PC/AT/009 before the development hereby permitted is occupied and that area shall not thereafter be used for any other purpose, or be obstructed in any way.Reason: To enable vehicles to draw off, park and turn clear of the highway to minimise danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the adjoining highway (Policies CD15, T18 and ST29 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policy 14 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 24 No loading or unloading of goods, including fuel, by vehicles arriving at or departing from the

premises shall be carried out other than within the curtilage of the premises/site.Reason: To avoid obstruction of the surrounding streets and to safeguard the amenities of adjoining properties (Policies T18 and CD15 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 7 and 14 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 25 A sign reading 'No Reversing Into Street' shall be erected in a prominent position adjoining the exit before the use commences and shall thereafter be retained for the duration of the use, unless the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority is obtained to any variation.Reason: To avoid hazard and obstruction being caused to users of the public highway (Policies T18, T34 and T38 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 26 Prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted, details of the provision to be made for cycle parking shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The cycle parking shall be provided in accordance with the approved details before the building hereby permitted is occupied/the use hereby permitted commences and shall thereafter be retained solely for its designated use.Reason: To ensure adequate cycle parking is available on site and to promote sustainable modes of transport (Policies G39, G40 and T36 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9, 10 and 14 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 27 A Travel Plan, including details of a scheme of ongoing analysis, review and amendment, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the use hereby permitted commencing. The measures approved in the Travel Plan shall be implemented prior to the school use hereby permitted commencing and shall be so maintained for the duration of the use, unless the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority is obtained to any variation.Reason: To ensure that the travel arrangements to the school are appropriate and to limit the effects of the increase in travel movements (Policy T17 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policy 9 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 28 The development shall not begin until provision has been made to accommodate all site operatives', visitors' and construction vehicles loading, off-loading, parking and turning within the site during the construction period in accordance with details to be submitted and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The loading, off-loading, parking and turning areas shall be provided so as to avoid any damage to trees on the site.Reason: To minimise danger and inconvenience to highway users, and to avoid damage to trees (Policies T17 and T18 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998), and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 29 Adequate precautions shall be taken during the construction period to prevent the deposit of mud and similar debris on the adjacent public highways in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.Reason: To minimise danger and inconvenience to highway users (Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 30 No development shall take place until a Method of Construction Statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and construction works, including parking, deliveries and storage, shall take place solely in accordance with the approved details.Reason: To avoid hazard and obstruction being caused to users of the public highway and in the interest of public safety (Policy T17 and T18 of the adopted Lambeth Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 9 and 31 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 31 A School Management Plan, including full details of the intended community use, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted. The development shall thereafter operate in accordance with the approved school

management plan.Reason: To enable proper assessment and control of the proposed community uses in the interests of the amenities of the vicinity (Policies EDU6, CD15, T12, T17 and T36 of the adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 7, 9, 10, 14, 26, 32, 45, 48 and 50 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 32 The combined number of pupils attending the school shall not exceed 110.Reason: To limit any contribution to parking stress in the vicinity in the interests of amenity of surrounding properties (Policies T12, T17 and CD15 of the adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 9, 14 and 32 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 33 Details of the removal of the existing highway table and its replacement with 2 new highway tables either side of the school, the precise location of which will be agreed by the Council's highway engineers once a detailed site survey has been undertaken, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved. The highway/improvement works shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the details approved prior to the occupation of the development.Reason: In the interests of pedestrian safety in the vicinity (Policies CD15, T5, T9, T34 and T38 of the adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 9, 10 and 32 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)). 34 The windows in the western facing flank elevation of Block A shall be maintained with obscured glass and shall at all times be fixed shut.Reason: In the interests of privacy of neighbouring residential properties (Policy CD15 of the Adopted Unitary Development Plan (1998) and Policies 7 and 32 of the Revised Deposit Unitary Development Plan (2006)).

Notes to Applicants: 1 This decision letter does not convey an approval or consent which may be required under any enactment, by-law, order or regulation, other than Section 57 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 2 Your attention is drawn to the provisions of the Building Regulations, and related legislation which must be complied with to the satisfaction of the Council's Building Control Officer. 3 Your attention is drawn to the need to comply with the requirements of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 concerning construction site noise and in this respect you are advised to contact the Council's Environmental Health Division. 4 As soon as building work starts on the development, you must contact the Street Naming and Numbering Officer if you need to do the following- name a new street- name a new or existing building- apply new street numbers to a new or existing buildingThis will ensure that any changes are agreed with Lambeth Council before use, in accordance with the London Buildings Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 and the Local Government Act 1985. Although it is not essential, we also advise you to contact the Street Naming and Numbering Officer before applying new names or numbers to internal flats or units. Contact details are listed below.Rachel HarrisonStreet Naming and Numbering Officere-mail: rharrison1@lambeth.gov.uktel: 020 - 7926 2283fax: 020 7926 9131 5 You are advised that all temporary road works associated with the permitted development are at the developer's expense. 6 It is current policy for the Council's contractor to construct new vehicular accesses and to reinstate the footway across redundant accesses. The developer is to contact the Principal Highways Engineer the Council's Highways team on 020 7926 2620 or 079 0411 9517, prior to the

commencement of construction, to arrange for any such work to be done. If the developer wishes to undertake this work the Council will require a deposit and the developer will need to cover all the Council's costs (including supervision of the works). If the works are of a significant nature, a Section 278 Agreement (Highways Act 1980) will be required and the works must be carried out to the Council's specification. 7 You are advised of the necessity to consult the Principal Highways Engineer of the Highways team on 020 7926 2620 or 079 0411 9517 in order to obtain necessary prior approval and licences as appropriate for undertaking any works within the public highway including scaffold, temporary and permanent crossovers, over-sailing or under-sailing of the highway, drainage and sewer connections and repairs on the highway, hoarding, excavations, temporary road closures and cranes. 8 You are advised to contact the Council's Sustainability Officer regarding the BREEAM requirements and other renewable techniques. 9 You are advised to contact the Council's Conservation and Design Team Leader for all matters regarding conservation and design and in particular those required to discharge conditions 2 and 3. 10 It is strongly recommended that a pair of original school entrance archways be incorporated into the scheme in some way, either through the boundary treatment or the landscaping of the site. 11 The landscaping scheme to be submitted pursuant to condition 7 should include details of the quantity, size, species and position of all trees, shrubs and hedges to be planted, together with an indication of how they integrate with the proposal in the long term with regard to their mature size and anticipated routine maintenance. All tree, shrub and hedge planting included within that specification should be carried out in accordance with that specification and in accordance with BS 3936 (1992). 12 With regard to condition 13 (Waste Management Plan), it is advised that the waste storage area be located outside of the front forecourt area in a location agreed by Council's Conservation Department. You are also advised that the waste management plan should accord with the requirements of the London Borough of Lambeth's 'Waste and Recycling Storage and Collection Requirements: Guidance for Architects and Developers' (May 2006). This document is available on the Council's website at:http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/A80052DE-AD40-4C17-B1C4-F26428B7F121/0/GuidanceForArchitects.pdf 13 With regard to condition 31 (School Management Plan), there should be a particular requirement to minimise the need to travel by car in order to reduce additional parking stress. 14 With regard to condition 27 (Travel Plan) there needs to be a specific goal to reduce the number of staff driving to the school. You are advised to contact Misha Hewapange (0207 926 0684) of the Council's Transport and Highways Department to discuss the benefits that the development would receive from involvement with the Council's School Travel Plan programme. 15 With regard to cycle parking provision, a minimum provision of one space for every 5 members of staff (Policy 14, standards section) should be achieved. The staff cycle parking should be separate from that of the pupils and should be undercover and secured. There are no standards for pupils in the UDP, but cycle parking should be provided. Cycle parking provision will be integral to and reflective of the aims and objectives of the School Travel Plan. 16 You are advised to contact the Council's Transport Team to discuss the requirements to replace the existing kerb build out and raised table in Gipsy Road with 2 new raised tables, one either side of the school (Condition 33). The cost for such works has been estimated at £38,000. 17 Thames Water advise that there are public sewers crossing the site and that no building will be permitted within 3m of the sewers without their approval. Should you require a 'building over' application

form or other information relating to your building/development work, please contact Thames Water on 0845 850 2777.