OFFICERS REPORT - DELEGATED
Ref No:
053743
Case Officer:
Mrs J Faire
Proposal: Renewal of planning permission ref: 049871 to allow siting of
temporary classroom
Location:
Castell Alun High School, Fagl Lane, Hope, Wrexham, LL12 9PY
Applicant:
Flintshire County Council
Date Valid: 28 May 2015
Expiry Date: 23 July 2015
Consultation & Responses
Local Member: Councillor T Newhouse – agrees to determination under delegated
powers
Hope Community Council: Support the application but comment that consideration
be given to replacement of the temporary classroom with permanent structures
Public Protection: No adverse comments
Neighbours: Site notice posted – no responses
Relevant History & Policies:
049871 Renewal of planning permission ref 049871 to allow temporary siting of 1no.
Classroom – granted 13th August 2012
048679 Renewal of planning permission ref 47401 to allow siting of temporary
classroom for a further period- temporary permission granted.
047401 Renewal of planning permission ref 45022 to allow siting of temporary
classroom for a further period- temporary permission granted.
045022 Renewal of planning permission 41486 for the retention of 1 no single
temporary classroom unit- granted on 27th June 2008.
041486 Proposed siting of 1 no temporary single mobile classroom unit permitted
29th June 2006 for a further temporary period.
034135 Proposed siting of one temporary single mobile classroom unit permitted
26th July 2002
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Flintshire Unitary Development Plan
Policy GEN1 - General Requirements for Development
Policy GEN2 - Development inside Settlement Boundaries
The proposal would comply with the above policies.
Planning Appraisal:
This is a full planning application submitted by Flintshire County Council for the
retention of an existing temporary single classroom unit previously granted
The classroom unit was initially permitted under planning reference number 034135
on 26th July 2002..
Site Description and Proposed Development
The mobile classroom is located on the boundary with Stryt Isa to the rear of the
school main building and rear access. The building is one of three on the site which
is in view from the public highway and residential properties opposite to the site.
The classroom from inspection is visually tidy and it was in the interest of visually
amenity of the area that only temporary consents were given for this type of
development, in order to impose a measure of control over the appearance. As
indicated since the last application there has been no major deterioration in the
building which would harm the visual appearance of the area, and a further
temporary consent is considered acceptable.
From the site history listed above it is clear to see that this temporary classroom has
been used for a number of years and from a planning point of view, there have never
been any issues with it.
The temporary classroom is well maintained and is a necessary addition to the
school.
The proposal complies with criteria contained within planning policy and the
application is recommended for approval with a temporary consent for a period of 3
years.
Recommendation Code: GRANT
1. Permission is granted for a limited period expiring on the 22nd August 2018 and
unless an application is made and permission obtained for its retention, the
building(s) shall be removed and the land reinstated to the satisfaction of the local
planning authority at or before the expiration of the period granted by this
permission.
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Reason: In order that the local planning authority may retain a measure of control
over the development in the interest of the visual amenities of the area.
In considering this planning application the Council has acted in accordance with the Human Rights
Act 1998 including Article 8 of the Convention and in a manner which is necessary in a democratic
society in furtherance of the legitimate aims of the Act and the convention.
Notes to Applicants
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N13 Plans
Application form
Site plan
Location plan
Access statement
Date received 18th May 2015
Date received 20th May 2015
Date received 28th May 2015
Date received 20th May 2015
Informatives
None
Date of Recommendation: 22/7/15
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