Agenda item

Temporary change of use of car park for use by a school for a purpose falling within Class F.1(a)(provision of education).

The Principal Planning Officer, Paul Hopper gave a detailed presentation on the report relating to the abovementioned planning application, a copy of which had been circulated (for copy see file of minutes).  Members noted that the written report was supplemented by a visual presentation which included photographs of the site.  The application was for temporary change of use of car park for use by a school for a purpose falling within Class F.1(a) (provision of education) and was recommended for approval, subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

The Chair noted there were representatives from the construction company present to answer any questions Members may have.

Councillor L Brown asked whether the application was retrospective, and what would happen should Members refuse the application.  The Principal Planning Officer noted the application was solely the change of use application, the Government having noted that works on school sites would be permitted development, and therefore if the change of use was granted, then the works would benefit from that permitted development.

Councillor J Elmer moved approval, he was seconded by Councillor L Brown and upon a vote being taken it was:

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED, subject to the conditions set out within the report.