Extension to Torquay Academy, comprising 6no. Classrooms, 3no. Dry changing rooms, associated internal access corridors and 1-to-1 interview/group room. Extension to be 3 storeys in height with facade treatments and layout to match existing Academy building.

The Committee considered an application for an extension to Torquay Academy, comprising 6 Classrooms, 3 dry changing rooms, associated internal access corridors and 1-to-1 interview/group room. Extension to be 3 storeys in height with facade treatments and layout to match existing Academy building.

Prior to the meeting members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available to members on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Steve Margetts addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

(i)         the receipt of satisfactory additional information relating to highways and arboriculture;

(ii)        a condition requiring compliance with the landscaping scheme, addition of swift boxes and timing of any works not impacting on birds; and

(iii)       the final drafting of the conditions being delegated to the Executive Head for Assets and Business Services (to include those listed within the report).