URL: https://cumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=860

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Proposal: Demolition of existing school buildings and erection of replacement school buildings, structures and sports facilities, associated landscaping, parking, access improvements, fencing, lighting and temporary classrooms.   Prior to the introduction of the report, clarity was sought by Members as to why a Special meeting had been called to consider the application.   Planning Officers noted that a concise timescale, as established by the Secretary of State was applicable to the proposed development, and as such the application needed to be considered prior to the next scheduled meeting.   The Senior Planning Officer then submitted a report which had been subject to a site visit on Friday 19 June 2026.   Slides were displayed on screen showing: the wider location plan, aerial overviews of the site, the existing layout and frontage, access points, key issues of the application, a proposed site layout, visuals of the envisioned buildings with elevation diagrams and floor plans, detailed of the temporary classroom block to be constructed, and overview of the phases of construction and demolition, a landscape assessment, delivery routes, a comparison of existing verses proposed sports provision, the planning balance and Officer’s recommendations.   The Senior Planning Officer recommended that the application be granted subject to the conditions outlined at the end of the report, with the Service Manager for Development and Implementation given delegated authority to add to and/or make any amendments to the conditions as considered appropriate.   Representation:   The Agent spoke in support of the application, noting the need for the development with the existing site no longer being fit for purpose, the highways implications, the provision of sporting facilities including temporary losses during the project, and the steps taken to mitigate the impact of the project including the steps to be taken to ensure no pupils education was disrupted.   A Member highlighted the concerns of residents around parking for the site during the construction phase and noted this was already an issue with the existing parking arrangements. They sought assurance that a designed point of contact would be available for residents to raise concerns throughout the project.   The Agent gave assurances that a staff member would be appointed to engage with residents around issues, and that contact information would also be displayed on site signage. The Senior Planning Officer also noted the contact details contained within the planning application before the Committee.   The Member then sought clarity that all construction traffic would travel through the village of Embleton in order to reach the site.   The Agent confirmed that all traffic leaving the A66 would be routed through Embleton, which was the most suitable route and agreed with both Cumberland Council Highways and National Highways.   The Senior Planning Officer noted the restrictions on times when deliveries or collections could take place at the site, highlighting the need to avoid the times when children would be arriving and leaving the site.   A Member then questioned the traffic movements, noting the higher volume of movements in weeks 31-44 on a daily basis, and sought clarification if these figures were correct in light of the sudden uptake in movements.   At this time, the Senior Lawyer questioned if the information the Member referred to was included in the document pack. The Senior Planning Officer noted it was not and that this information had been circulated to the Member at their request, and apologised for not circulating it to the whole Committee.   The Chair then requested that copies of this information be circulated to all Members. A short amount of time was then taken in the meeting for Members to consider this new information.   Following this, the Agent confirmed that these figures were correct and represented a key period in the movement of materials away from the site as the existing structures were demolished, alongside incoming deliveries. They noted they would not be able to confirm in the meeting if this would be every day of the specified period, or at intervals as the project progressed.   The Chair asked that more information on such movements be circulated following the meeting.   Clarity was sought from the Senior Lawyer if these figures had been considered when forming the proposed routing conditions for site traffic.   The Senior Planning Officer confirmed this was a contained within the condition proposed by Cumberland Council’s Highways department as part of the construction traffic management plan. The Service Manager for Development & Implementation highlighted that such detailed movements were the limits of what had been agreed, and should there be a need for traffic to exceed such limits, that further conversations would be held.   A Member, highlighting this was a large-scale project on a big site, noted their belief that this route for site traffic was the most suitable.   Members highlighted that section 2.6 of the report explained that the new school building would be temporary with a lifespan of 40 years, with the site to be returned to its original state following this time.   The Senior Planning Officer noted this was a mistake, and that the building was not expected to have predetermined lifespan.   A Member questioned the provision of bicycle storage included in the application and, referring to the promotion of active travel, posed that the provision was too low.   The Senior Planning Officer noted this figure was assessed in agreement with the Cumberland Highways Teams and complied with standards.   The Member then sought assurance that such provision could be extended should demand increase, to which it was confirmed this could be amended by the school retrospectively.   The proposed car park was then discussed, with a Member questioning if area would be permeable. It was noted that permeable surfacing would be used across much of the site.   A Member, noting the carbon neutral nature of the application, questioned if this might go further with the goal of being carbon negative, and posed the use of battery storage to compliment solar panels and potential for wind energy generation on the site.   The Agent noted that the scheme had been designed primarily to allow for the retention and removal of heat as needed. They highlighted that battery storage was likely beyond the means of funding made available for this application, and that noise pollution arising from wind energy generation made this option unsuitable given the nature of the site.   Pupil numbers were then questioned, with clarity sought why the application was not future proofing for increased pupil numbers moving forward.   The Senior Planning Officer noted this had been considered by the Department of Education during the application planning process. They explained that local area data, including Cumberland Council’s own information, showcased a projected decline in demand for secondary education places, with a surplus capacity of around 11% expected by 2031/2032.   Clarity was sought over the outstanding comments from Sports England, and if they posed any threat to the progression of the application.   The Senior Planning Officer noted that the application being considered included conditions as agreed by Sports England.   The Senior Lawyer advised Members that they were considering the application as presented in the report, including the conditions already agreed by Sports England. They noted that any objection from Sports England in the future would not be an objection to the application before them today.   The Agent noted that the previous concerns from Sports England related to the provision of the hockey pitch which would be unavailable during the project due to the need to site the temporary structure in the area. They explained that local users and clubs were aware of this and that suitable alternative provision would be sourced for the duration to the construction period. Clarity was outstanding from Sports England as to whether they were satisfied that such provision could be provided away from the existing school site.   A Member questioned where this provision might be, with the Agent explaining that until the application had been decided, and clarity had been provided by Sports England on the discharge of the relevant condition, the local club had yet to source the exact provision.   Following consideration of the application, a Member moved to accept the Officer’s recommendation, which was seconded.   A vote was taken, and it was unanimously agreed. Therefore, the motion was carried.   RESOLVED – that the application be approved subject to the conditions set out below with delegated authority being given to the Service Manager for Development and Implementation to add to and/or make any amendments to the conditions as considered appropriate.   Conditions:   1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission.   Reason: In order to comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.   2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out solely in accordance with the following documents and plans:   Site Location Plan SRP1210-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0015-P01 Proposed Site Plan One Environments SRP1210-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0001- P13_WholeSitePlan Proposed Teaching Elevations Block Sheet 1 SRP1210-BBA-01-ZZ-D-A-0014 Proposed GA Elevations Teaching Block Sheet 01 Proposed Teaching Elevations Block Sheet 2 SRP1210-BBA-01-ZZ-D-A-0015 Proposed GA Elevations Teaching Block Sheet 02 Sports Block Elevations SRP1210-BBA-02-ZZ-D-A-0016 Proposed GA Elevations Sports Block Proposed Floor Plans - Ground Floor SRP1210-BBA-ZZ-00-D-A-0010 Proposed Ground Floor GA Plan Proposed Floor Plans - First Floor SRP1210-BBA-ZZ-01-D-A-0011 Proposed First Floor GA Plan Proposed Floor Plans - Second Floor SRP1210-BBA-ZZ-02-D-A-0012 Proposed Second Floor GA Plan Proposed Roof Plan Bond Bryan SRP1210-BBA-ZZ-R1-D-A-0013 Proposed Roof GA Plan Proposed 3D External Views Sheet 01 SRP1210 BBA ZZ ZZ I A 0017---- P02 Proposed 3D External Views Sheet 02 SRP1210-BBA-ZZ-ZZ-I-A-0018 Existing Building Photo Survey SRP1210-BBA-ZZ-ZZ-I-A-0020 Existing Site Plan SRP1210-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0002-P02 Existing and proposed Sports Field facilities SRP1210-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0012- P03 Temporary Accommodation Plan SRP1210-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0016-P01 Site Sections SRP1210-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0401-P03_ Proposed Temporary Cabins - Elevations and Floor Plans HD14466_01_RevC Topographical Survey N10904 Planning Statement DPP 6257LE/R002 Statement of Community Involvement DPP 6257LE/R003 Air Quality Assessment Noise Air Limited P6626-R1-V3 Cockermouth School - AQA Biodiversity Metric 4 Urban Green SRP1210-URG-XX-XX-T-O-0004 Biodiversity Net Gain Report Urban Green SRP1210-URG-XX-XX-T-O-0008 Phase 1 and II Ground Investigation reports, Remediation Strategy Hexa SRP1210-HEX-XX-XX-RP-GE-0001_P02_Cockermouth School_GIR_Issue (1) Design and Access Statement Part 1 SRP1210-BBA-XX-XX-T-A- 0003_DAS_compressed-1-21 Design and Access Statement Part 2 SRP1210-BBA-XX-XX-T-A- 0003_DAS_compressed-22-42_compressed-1-11 Design and Access Statement Part 3 SRP1210-BBA-XX-XX-T-A- 0003_DAS_compressed-22-42_compressed-12-21 Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal Part 1 One Environments SRP1210- ONE-ZZ-ZZ-T-L-0003_LVIA-P02-01-34 Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal Part 2 One Environments SRP1210- ONE-ZZ-ZZ-T-L-0003_LVIA-P02-35-63 Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Hexa SRP1210-HEX-XX-XX- T-C-0001_P03_Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy_Report Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Appendices 1 Hexa SRP1210- HEX-XX-XX-T-C-0001_P03_Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy_Appendices A to B Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Appendices 2 Hexa SRP1210- HEX-XX-XX-T-C-0001_P03_Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy_Appendices C to E Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Appendices 3 Hexa SRP1210- HEX-XX-XX-T-C-0001_P03_Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy_Appendices F Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Appendices 4 Hexa SRP1210- HEX-XX-XX-T-C-0001_P03_Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy_Appendices G to H Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Appendices 5 Hexa SRP1210-HEX-XX-XX-T-C-0001_P03_Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy_Appendices I Preliminary Ecological Assessment Urban Green SRP1210-URG-XX-XX-T-O- 0001-P02 Construction Method Plan Bowmer and Kirkland Cockermouth Construction Method Plan and Phasing and Logistics plans Demolition method statement Heritage Statement and Desktop Archaeological Assessment Eden Heritage EH438.01 Cockermouth School Report (1.1) Noise Impact Assessment Ramboll SRP1210-RMB-XX-XX-T-J-0001_P01 Noise Assessment Cockermouth School-2. Travel Plan Hexa SRP1210-HEX- 00-XX-T-H-0003- Construction Environmental Management Plan SRP1210- BNK-XX-XX-T-X- 0030 Travel Plan Transport statement Hexa SRP1210-HEX-00-XX-T-H-0002-Transport Assessment Tree and Hedgerow Survey and AIA Urban Green SRP1210-URG-XX-XX-T- O-0002_ARB_01_REV_02 Arboricultural Method Statement Urban Green SRP1210-URG-XX-XX-T-O- 0002-C01_AMS_FINAL_0 Odour Impact Assessment Bowmer and Kirkland RP 1210 Odour Impact Assessment 20260217 Renewable Energy/Sustainability Statement Anderson Green SRP1210-AGL- ZZ-XX-T-Z-0003-Energy Strategy Report Bat Survey Urban Green SRP1210-URG-XX-XX-T-O-0006.pdf Reptile Survey Urban Green SRP1210-URG-XX-XX-T-O-0007. Reason: In order to ensure that the development is carried out in complete accordance with the approved plans and any material and non-material alterations to the scheme are properly considered.   3. The temporary classrooms shown on drawing SRP1210-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L- 0016-P01shall be removed from the site within a period of two years from the date in which they are first brought into use.   Reason: To allow the land to be developed for the approved replacement sports pitches in accordance with Policy S25 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   Pre-commencement Conditions   4. Development shall not commence until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The CTMP shall include details of: •         Details of proposed crossings of the highway verge; •         Retained areas for vehicle parking, manoeuvring, loading and unloading for their specific purpose during the development; •         Cleaning of site entrances and the adjacent public highway; •         Details of proposed wheel washing facilities; •         The sheeting of all HGVs taking spoil to/from the site to prevent spillage or deposit of any materials on the highway; •         Construction vehicle routing; •         The management of junctions to and crossings of the public highway and other public rights of way/footway; •         Details of any proposed temporary access points (vehicular / pedestrian)   Reason: To ensure the undertaking of the development does not adversely impact upon the fabric or operation of the local highway network and in the interests of highway and pedestrian safety and to accord with policy S22 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014..     5. No development shall commence until a surface water drainage scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be designed in accordance with the National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (July 2025) (or any replacement standards) and shall follow the hierarchy of drainage options in the National Planning Practice Guidance. The scheme shall be informed by site ground conditions and where infiltration is proposed, the submission shall include infiltration testing to BRE365 (or any successor standard). Surface water shall not discharge to the public sewer unless it is demonstrated (to the satisfaction of the LPA) that infiltration and discharge to a watercourse are not reasonably practicable, and evidence of agreement in principle from the statutory undertaker is provided.   The scheme shall accord with the principles and parameters set out in the Flood Risk Assessment & Drainage Strategy dated 12/3/26 including the proposed discharge to the watercourse via the existing SW sewer in Castlegate Drive. The approved scheme shall be implemented before first occupation (or first use) and shall thereafter be retained, maintained and managed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure sustainable drainage, to manage flood risk and pollution, and to secure a scheme that can be implemented and maintained in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies S29 and S2 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   6. No development approved by this permission shall commence until all necessary site investigation works within the site boundary have been carried out to establish the degree and nature of the contamination and its potential to   pollute the environment or cause harm to human health. The scope of works for the site investigations should be agreed with the Local Planning Authority prior to their commencement.   Reason: To minimise any risk during or post construction works arising from any possible contamination from the development to the local environment in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S30 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   7. No development shall commence until a Construction Surface Water Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall set out measures to manage surface water, silt and pollution during the construction phase (including temporary drainage, storage, treatment and maintenance) and shall be implemented for the duration of construction.   Reason: To safeguard against flooding to surrounding sites and to safeguard against pollution of surrounding watercourses and drainage systems in accordance with policy S29 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014, and Section 14 of the NPPF.     8. No development shall commence on any existing sport facilities until a scheme for the continuity of the existing sports use of the sport facilities during construction period is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, after consultation with Sport England. The scheme shall ensure that the sports facilities remain at least as accessible and at least equivalent in terms of size, usefulness, attractiveness and quality to the existing sports facilities and shall include a timetable for implementation. The approved scheme shall be implemented and complied with in full throughout the carrying out of the development. Reason: To protect playing fields and sports facilities from damage, loss or availability of use and to accord with Policy S25 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.     9. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a Construction Traffic Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (in consultation with the Highway Authority for the A66 Trunk Road). The plan shall include, as a minimum: •         Construction phasing; •         Construction routing plans; •         Permitted construction traffic arrival and departure times. Thereafter, all construction activity in respect of the development shall be undertaken in full accordance with such approved details unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Highway Authority.   Reason: To mitigate any adverse impact from the development on the A66 Trunk Road in accordance with DfT Circular 01/2022.     10. No development hereby permitted shall commence until:   a)    A Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) in place for 30 years is submitted to and accepted by the council. b)    If a registered habitat bank is to be used then proof of unit purchase/purchase certificate is to be submitted to the council. c)     Monitoring results are to be programmed to be submitted to the council. These should include evidence demonstrating how BNG is progressing towards achieving its objectives, evidence of arrangements and any rectifying measures needed. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans. d)    Monitoring reports shall be submitted to the Council during years 2, 5, 7, 10, 20 and 25 post completion of the works in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan, and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan, as required by this condition 10.   Reason: Reason: To secure habitat management associated with the proposed development in accordance with policy S35 of the of the Allerdale Local Plan (part 1), Adopted July 2014, and Section 15 of the NPPF     Post- Commencement of Development Conditions   11. No part of the development hereby permitted shall be built above ground floor level until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of hard and soft landscaping which shall include  indications of all existing trees and shrubs on the site, and details of any to be retained, together with measures for the protection in the course of development. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised within the scheme shall be carried out in the first planting season following completion of the development and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with other similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In order to enhance the appearance of the development and minimise the impact of the development in the locality in accordance with Policies S24 and S233 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   12. With the exception of implementation of the temporary classrooms and playground, no development shall commence on the existing school playing field until the following documents have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, after consultation with Sport England:   a.     A detailed assessment of ground conditions (including drainage and topography) of the land proposed for the new replacement playing field as shown on plan drawing number SRP1210-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0001 Rev. P13, dated 01.05.26, which identifies constraints which could affect playing field quality; and   b.     Based on the results of the assessment to be carried out pursuant to a above, a detailed scheme which ensures that the playing field will be provided to an acceptable quality. The scheme shall include a written specification of soils structure, proposed drainage, cultivation and other operations associated with grass and sports turf establishment and a programme of implementation. The approved scheme shall be carried out in full before the new playing field  is brought into use. The land shall thereafter be maintained in accordance with the scheme and made available for playing field use in accordance with the scheme. The applicant is advised that the scheme should comply with the relevant industry Technical Guidance, including guidance published by Sport England, National Governing Bodies for Sport.   Reason: To ensure that the playing field is prepared to an adequate standard and is fit for purpose and to accord with Policy S25 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.     13. Following the removal of the temporary playground and temporary classrooms as shown on plan reference SRP1210-ONE-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-0016, dated 04.03.26, within three months of the removal, or in the first planting season following the removal of the temporary works, the playing field land shall be reinstated to a playing field of a quality at least equivalent to the quality of the playing field immediately before the temporary works commenced.   Reason: To ensure the site is restored to a condition fit for purpose and to accord with Policy S25 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.     14. Prior to the development being brought into use, a Community Use Scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, after consultation with Sport England. The Scheme shall include details of pricing policy, hours of use, access by non-school users/non-members, management responsibilities and include a mechanism for review. The approved Scheme shall be implemented upon commencement of use of the development. Reason: To secure well managed safe community access to the sports facility, to ensure sufficient benefit to the development of sport and to accord with Policy     15. The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) and all mitigation identified within the PEA hereby approved.   Reason: To minimise any ecological disturbance associated with the proposed development in accordance with policy S35 of the of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   16. Prior to installation of any lighting, a lighting assessment that demonstrates that any light intrusion (in vertical illuminance) at the nearest residential premises is at a level that is in line with ILP guidance on the reduction of obtrusive light (2021) shall be submitted to and approved by Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard the amenity of nearby residential properties, in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S32 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   17. No part of the development hereby permitted shall be constructed above ground floor level until details of all external and roofing materials have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Only the materials so approved shall be used in the development as approved.   Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development for the external appearance of the approved scheme which is compatible with the character of the surrounding area, in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy DM14 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   18. Details of the siting, height and type of all means of enclosure/screen walls/fences/other means of enclosure shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the new school buildings.   Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development which is compatible with the character of the surrounding area and safeguard the amenity of neighbouring properties in accordance with Policy S32 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.     19. Where land affected by contamination is found which poses unacceptable risks to human health, controlled waters or the wider environment, no development shall take place until a detailed remediation scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include an appraisal of remediation options, identification of the preferred option(s), the proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, and a description and programme of the works to be undertaken including the verification plan.   Reason: To minimise any risk during or post construction works arising from any possible contamination from the development to the local environment in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S30 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   20. Should a remediation scheme be required, the approved strategy shall be implemented and a verification report submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the development (or relevant phase of development) being brought into use.   Reason: To minimise any risk during or post construction works arising from any possible contamination from the development to the local environment in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S30 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   21. In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported immediately to the Local Planning Authority. Development on the part of the site affected must be halted and a risk assessment carried out and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where unacceptable risks are found remediation and verification schemes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These shall be implemented prior to the development (or relevant phase of development) being brought into use. All work shall be undertaken in accordance with current UK guidance.   Reason: To minimise any risk during or post construction works arising from any possible contamination from the development to the local environment in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S30 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   22. In order to ensure that the details in the submitted Noise Assessment are adhered to a post completion noise survey shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority within three months of the commencement of the use to demonstrate that the noise levels stated within the Ramboll report are as predicted.   Reason: In the interests of safeguarding residential amenity from the operational use of the application site, in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S32 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   23. Before the installation of any extraction or ventilation system details of the specification of the filters proposed for the odour extraction system, the odour treatment proposed and the discharge equipment for odour control shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details at all times thereafter,   Reason: In the interests of safeguarding residential amenity from the operational use of the application site, in compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S32 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.   24. The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the submitted Construction Environmental Management Plan SRP1210- BNK-XX-XX-T-X- 0030.   Reason: To minimise any ecological or environmental disturbance associated with the proposed development in accordance with policies S32 and S35 of the of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.     25. Prior to the carrying out of any demolition works, the existing 1958 school buildings, the 1987-90 Crystal-Palace-style arched roof extension and the round 2006 eco-centre shall be recorded in accordance with a Photographic Survey as described by Historic England’s document Understanding Historic Buildings A Guide to Good Recording Practice, 2016. Within 2 months of the commencement of construction work a digital copy of the resultant Photographic Survey report shall be furnished to the Local Planning Authority.   Reason: to ensure that a permanent record is made of the buildings of architectural interest prior to their demolition as part of the proposed development in accordance with Policy S27 of the Allerdale Local Plan (Part 1), Adopted July 2014.     26. The six trees within the northwestern woodland assessed as having Preliminary Roost Features (PRFs) and identified in the submitted Preliminary Ecological Assessment SRP1210-URG-XX-XX-T-O-0001-P02 are to be retained with a buffer of 50m from all works during construction.   Reason: Reason: To secure habitat management associated with the proposed development in accordance with policy S35 of the of the Allerdale Local Plan (part 1), Adopted July 2014, and Section 15 of the NPPF     27. At least five bat boxes of the same (or similar) build shall be reinstalled on new buildings constructed on the site. The boxes currently installed were noted as: •         2 x Schwegler 1WQ Summer & Winter Bat Roosts on building B4. •         3 x The Habibat Bat Box/Green&Blue Bat Box.   A plan of bat box locations and evidence of installation is to be produced and submitted to the council prior to the new buildings first being brought into use.   Reason: Reason: To secure habitat management associated with the proposed development in accordance with policy S35 of the of the Allerdale Local Plan (part 1), Adopted July 2014, and Section 15 of the NPPF      

Date of Decision: June 19, 2026