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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:18 / 07 / 2016
Registration (Validation) Date:18 / 07 / 2016
Consultation Start Date:18 / 07 / 2016
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):12 / 10 / 2016
Target Date for Decision:17 / 10 / 2016
Location:Ashton Middle School, High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1NH
Parish Name:Dunstable
Conservation Area:Dunstable
Listed Building Grade:Ecclesiastical Two
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Conversion and refurbishment of Grade II listed former school building and associated curtilage listed buildings to form apartments comprising: Main School - 7No.1-bedroom and 12No. 2-bedroom apartments; Science Block - 4No.2-bedroom and 2No.1-Bedroom; Gymnasium - 5No. dwellings. Associated refuse, cycle storage, open space and landscaping proposals. Demolition of other modern curtilage listed buildings and extensions. Erection of new dwellings and apartments including: 3No. 4-bed houses fronting Ashton Road; 17No 3-bedroom houses; 23No. 1-Bedroom and 40No. 2-bedroom apartments. Vehicular and pedestrian access via High Street North and further pedestrian access via Ashton Road and Dog Kennel Path
Case Officer:Debbie Quinn
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 5723
Case Officer Email:debbie.quinn@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Not available
Press Date:17 / 08 / 2016
Site Notice Date:04 / 08 / 2016
NeighboursResponses Received: 27
and Representatives:In Favour: 1
Representation DetailsAgainst: 19
Comments: 6
Petitions Against: 1
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:04/08/2016
Committee Site Visit Date:10/10/2016
Committee Meeting Date:12 / 10 / 2016
Decision Level:Development Management Committee
Date Decision Made:08 / 03 / 2017
Date Decision Despatched:08 / 03 / 2017
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )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 South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR) and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).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 South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR) 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 )The applicant and the developer are advised that this permission is subject to a legal obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.The applicant and the developer are advised that this permission is subject to a legal obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
4 )Anglian Water has assets close to or crossing this site or there are assets subject to an adoption agreement. Therefore the site layout should take this into account and accommodate those assets within either prospectively adoptable highways or public open space. If this is not practicable then the sewers will need to be diverted at the developers cost under Section 185 of the Water Industry Act 1991. or, in the case of apparatus under an adoption agreement, liaise with the owners of the apparatus. It should be noted that the diversion works should normally be completed before development can commence.Anglian Water has assets close to or crossing this site or there are assets subject to an adoption agreement. Therefore the site layout should take this into account and accommodate those assets within either prospectively adoptable highways or public open space. If this is not practicable then the sewers will need to be diverted at the developers cost under Section 185 of the Water Industry Act 1991. or, in the case of apparatus under an adoption agreement, liaise with the owners of the apparatus. It should be noted that the diversion works should normally be completed before development can commence.
5 )In order to discharge the surface water condition as recommended, the following information shall be provided, based upon the principles contained within the 'Flood Risk Assessment' (CWA-14-305, 16.10.15) compiled by CWA: a) Where an outfall discharge control device is to be used such as a hydrobrake or twin orifice, this should be shown on the plan with the rate of discharge stated and proposed mitigation of blockages. b) Details of the structural stability of the system, and the use of materials and/or construction techniques to ensure this during extreme events e.g. long periods of rainfall causing saturation, and management of health and safety considerations for the system. c) Details of the long term operational and reasonable maintenance requirements, and which body will be responsible for vesting and maintenance of individual aspects of the drainage proposal, with confirmation of land ownership of all land required for drainage. d) A final as built detailed drainage layout drawing for the entire surface water drainage system supplied to CBC flood risk /SuDS team. e) Any relevant correspondence with stakeholders and drainage bodies. f) CBC are unable to adopt public open space SuDS at present, the Highways team should be consulted regards to gully soakaways. Additional advice; Ref 6.16 of the FRA. If permeable paving (this is better than using an interceptor) is used on car park areas the petrol/oil interceptor is not required, this could save costs in the long run. They will both require a maintenance plan, but an interceptor will require more regular maintenance by a specialist. The proper construction of the permeable paving will also mean the soakaways for that area are unlikely to be needed, due to the good drainage on site it is likely to directly infiltrate.In order to discharge the surface water condition as recommended, the following information shall be provided, based upon the principles contained within the 'Flood Risk Assessment' (CWA-14-305, 16.10.15) compiled by CWA: a) Where an outfall discharge control device is to be used such as a hydrobrake or twin orifice, this should be shown on the plan with the rate of discharge stated and proposed mitigation of blockages. b) Details of the structural stability of the system, and the use of materials and/or construction techniques to ensure this during extreme events e.g. long periods of rainfall causing saturation, and management of health and safety considerations for the system. c) Details of the long term operational and reasonable maintenance requirements, and which body will be responsible for vesting and maintenance of individual aspects of the drainage proposal, with confirmation of land ownership of all land required for drainage. d) A final as built detailed drainage layout drawing for the entire surface water drainage system supplied to CBC flood risk /SuDS team. e) Any relevant correspondence with stakeholders and drainage bodies. f) CBC are unable to adopt public open space SuDS at present, the Highways team should be consulted regards to gully soakaways. Additional advice; Ref 6.16 of the FRA. If permeable paving (this is better than using an interceptor) is used on car park areas the petrol/oil interceptor is not required, this could save costs in the long run. They will both require a maintenance plan, but an interceptor will require more regular maintenance by a specialist. The proper construction of the permeable paving will also mean the soakaways for that area are unlikely to be needed, due to the good drainage on site it is likely to directly infiltrate.
6 )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 from the Traffic Management Group Highways and Transport Division, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ.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 from the Traffic Management Group Highways and Transport Division, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ.
7 )The applicant is advised that if it is the intention to request Central Bedfordshire Council as Local Highway Authority, to adopt the proposed highways as maintainable at the public expense then details of the specification, layout and alignment, width and levels of the said highways together with all the necessary highway and drainage arrangements, including run off calculations shall be submitted to the Development Management Group, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ . No development shall commence until the details have been approved in writing and an Agreement made under Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 is in place.The applicant is advised that if it is the intention to request Central Bedfordshire Council as Local Highway Authority, to adopt the proposed highways as maintainable at the public expense then details of the specification, layout and alignment, width and levels of the said highways together with all the necessary highway and drainage arrangements, including run off calculations shall be submitted to the Development Management Group, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ . No development shall commence until the details have been approved in writing and an Agreement made under Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 is in place.
8 )All roads to be constructed within the site shall be designed in accordance with Central Bedfordshire Council's publication "Design in Central Bedfordshire (Design Supplement 7 - Movement, Street and Places" and the Department of the Environment/Department of Transport's "Manual for Street", or any amendment thereto.All roads to be constructed within the site shall be designed in accordance with Central Bedfordshire Council's publication "Design in Central Bedfordshire (Design Supplement 7 - Movement, Street and Places" and the Department of the Environment/Department of Transport's "Manual for Street", or any amendment thereto.
9 )The applicant is advised that in order to construct the access onto Ashton Road it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. Further details can be obtained from the Development Management Group, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ.The applicant is advised that in order to construct the access onto Ashton Road it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. Further details can be obtained from the Development Management Group, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ.
10 )The applicant is advised by the Development Management Committee that the Council would encourage the consideration of additional uses of the War Memorial / Library room to promote wider public access and to secure a more sustainable long-term viability of the upkeep of the room.The applicant is advised by the Development Management Committee that the Council would encourage the consideration of additional uses of the War Memorial / Library room to promote wider public access and to secure a more sustainable long-term viability of the upkeep of the room.
Appeal Received Date:This case has no appeals against it
Planning Obligation Status:Not available

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