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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:12 / 12 / 2022
Registration (Validation) Date:05 / 01 / 2023
Consultation Start Date:05 / 01 / 2023
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):23 / 03 / 2023
Target Date for Decision:02 / 03 / 2023
Location:St Marys (Stotfold) Lower School, Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DL
Parish Name:Stotfold
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Installation of a ground source heat pump with new plant room and boreholes in the school field with underground connection to the new plant room
Case Officer:Nicola Stevens
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 4454
Case Officer Email:nicola.stevens@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Mr M Shepherd
33 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 1LQ
Press Date:No date
Site Notice Date:No date
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:18/01/2023
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:No date
Decision Level:Officer Delegated
Date Decision Made:17 / 04 / 2023
Date Decision Despatched:18 / 04 / 2023
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
2 )This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority.This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority.
3 )NOTES TO APPLICANT The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained by contacting The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials and deliveries associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approved The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highway The applicant is advised that no works associated with the CTMP should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301 quoting the Planning Application number. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under the Highways Act to be implemented.NOTES TO APPLICANT The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained by contacting The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials and deliveries associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approved The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highway The applicant is advised that no works associated with the CTMP should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301 quoting the Planning Application number. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under the Highways Act to be implemented.
4 )You are advised to note the comments of the Ecology Officer as set out below: Regarding the insulation improvement across the site applicant is advised where roofing work or timber treatment is to be undertaken it is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats. If bats are found during the course of any work to buildings or trees where not previously anticipated, then works should immediately stop and Natural England notified for appropriate advice.You are advised to note the comments of the Ecology Officer as set out below: Regarding the insulation improvement across the site applicant is advised where roofing work or timber treatment is to be undertaken it is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats. If bats are found during the course of any work to buildings or trees where not previously anticipated, then works should immediately stop and Natural England notified for appropriate advice.
5 )You are advised to note the comments of the Environment Agency regarding groundwater protection as set out below: Groundwater Protection The Environment Agency regulates open-loop ground source heating and cooling schemes. If the proposed ground source heat pump is an open-loop system, the applicant will need: - a groundwater investigation consent (section 32/3 of the Water Resources Act 1991) to drill and test pump; - a full abstraction licence (Water Resources Act 1991), if the volume of groundwater abstracted is greater than 20 cubic metres per day; and - an exemption, if you meet the criteria for a low risk activity, or environmental permit (under the Environmental Permitting (England & wales) Regulations 20106 to discharge. The applicant is advised to contact the Environment Agency on 03708 506 506 for pre-permit application discussions. Further guidance can be found at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-ground-source-heating-and-cooling-scheme-form-and-guidance-notes.The Environment Agency Good Practice Guide relating to the installation and operation of open and closed loop ground source heating and cooling systems can be found on the Ground Source Heat Pump Association website at:http://www.gshp.org.uk/pdf/EA_GSHC_Good_Practice_Guide.pdf.You are advised to note the comments of the Environment Agency regarding groundwater protection as set out below: Groundwater Protection The Environment Agency regulates open-loop ground source heating and cooling schemes. If the proposed ground source heat pump is an open-loop system, the applicant will need: - a groundwater investigation consent (section 32/3 of the Water Resources Act 1991) to drill and test pump; - a full abstraction licence (Water Resources Act 1991), if the volume of groundwater abstracted is greater than 20 cubic metres per day; and - an exemption, if you meet the criteria for a low risk activity, or environmental permit (under the Environmental Permitting (England & wales) Regulations 20106 to discharge. The applicant is advised to contact the Environment Agency on 03708 506 506 for pre-permit application discussions. Further guidance can be found at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-ground-source-heating-and-cooling-scheme-form-and-guidance-notes.The Environment Agency Good Practice Guide relating to the installation and operation of open and closed loop ground source heating and cooling systems can be found on the Ground Source Heat Pump Association website at:http://www.gshp.org.uk/pdf/EA_GSHC_Good_Practice_Guide.pdf.
6 )You are advised to note the comments of the Flood Risk Officer as set out below: It is recommended that the soakaway is cleaned and tested to ensure effectiveness.You are advised to note the comments of the Flood Risk Officer as set out below: It is recommended that the soakaway is cleaned and tested to ensure effectiveness.
Appeal Received Date:This case has no appeals against it
Planning Obligation Status:Not available

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