Agenda item

PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 10 of planning permission F/TH/21/0817  for the "Erection of new sports hall following demolition of existing sports hall"  to allow use of lights when school not in use. 

Mr Andrew McCulloch spoke against the application. 

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Vice-Chair: 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely that the application  be approved for the following reasons: 

1. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance  with the submitted drawings numbered 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR-A-3-100  Rev B, 2005-MEB-XX- 00-DR-A-3-102 Rev G, 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR A-3-103 Rev B, 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR- A-3-302 Rev D, 2005-MEB-XX 00-DR-A-3-303 Rev A (notwithstanding the incorrect annotation  RAL5003), 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR-A-3-305 Rev B received 28 July  2021; the air conditioning specification documents received 2nd August  2021; and the new pitch layout details, received 23rd August 2021; and  the lighting analysis received on 7th June 2024 and the Agent's email  confirming fitting of the light shields received on 21st August 2024.

GROUND: 

To secure the proper development of the area. 

2. Ecological enhancements shall be provided within the site in  accordance with the following details, and prior to the first use of the  development: 

- Plan Number 2005-MEB-XX-00-DR-A-3-100 Rev B, Titled Existing  Location Plan and Block Plan, Dated July 2021, together with the  associated photographs, Received 26th January 2022 

- Plan Number MEB-XX-00-DR-A-3-600 Rev A, Titled Wild Area, Dated  3rd April 2022 and Received 28th March 2022. 

GROUND: 

In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy  Framework and policies SP30 and QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan. 

3. Prior to the first use of the building hereby approved, a sound limiting  device shall be installed. All live and recorded music must be played  through the sound limiter. The overall Music Noise Level (Leq 5mins)  must not exceed 10dB below the Background Noise Level (LA90)  without the Music Noise Level present, in each octave band at the  nearest noise sensitive location. This shall be maintained for the  lifetime of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing by the  Local Planning Authority. 

GROUND: 

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of  nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet  Local Plan. 

4. Prior to the first use of the sports hall hereby permitted, the affected  football pitch shall be re-provided on a west/east axis, with a minimum  3m clear safety run off area from all perimeter lines, in accordance with  the submitted pitch run-off plan received 23rd August 2021. 

GROUND: 

To ensure that there is no loss of playing pitches as a result of the  development in accordance with Policy GI05 of the Thanet Local Plan.

5. All external lighting including the bollard lighting (with shields), and the  bulk head lights (with integral shields) on the sports hall hereby approved, shall not be used outside of the hours of: Term time Monday  to Friday 8am to 10pm; during school holidays, Saturdays and bank  holidays 8am to 10pm; and Sundays 9am to 8pm, unless otherwise  agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

GROUND: 

In order to limit the impact upon protected species that may be present, in  accordance with Policies QD03 and SP30 of the Thanet Local Plan and the  advice as contained within the NPPF. 

6. The building hereby approved shall not be used other than between the  hours of 08:00AM and 16:15PM by the School Monday to Friday during  term time; 16:30pm and 22:00PM by the community Monday to Friday  during term time; 09:00AM and 22:00PM Monday to Friday during  school holidays; 08:00AM and 22:00PM Saturdays and bank holidays;  and 09:00AM and 20:00PM on Sundays. 

GROUND: 

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of  nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet  Local Plan. 

7. During periods of hire, the existing school car park shall be made  available for all attendees and parties using the hall hereby approved  and shall be available for the duration of the use.

GROUND: 

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of  nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet  Local Plan, and to ensure no additional parking pressure in the surrounding  area. 

8. The shields as attached to all bollards, and as shown in the submitted  applicant’s photos, shall be kept and maintained at all times. 

GROUND: 

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of  nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet  Local Plan. 

Upon being put to the vote, the motion was declared LOST.

Councillor Moore proposed and Councillor Everitt seconded that the application be deferred to officers to seek further information and  potential reduction in the number and location of lights on the northern  and east elevation to consider potential light pollution and bring back to members for decision.

Upon being put to the vote, the motion was declared CARRIED.