Decision details

This application sought full permission for the extension of existing buildings and facilities at Lawley Village Academy. The proposal would result in a doubling of capacity from 210 to 420 pupils, creating a two-form entry school.  Expansion had been approved previously in 2010 and 2014, always labelled as a second phase. The school would serve the Lawley area, which had expanded extensively over the preceding decade. The development would also see the reconfiguration of parking on site. There had been no technical objections from statutory consultees. Community use of sports facilities would be ongoing.

Members queried why the original offer of community facilities had not been provided.

Members were informed that this had been due to safeguarding concerns. Community use was instead provided through out of hours use of facilities on site.

Upon being put to a vote, it was unanimously:

RESOLVED – that DELEGATED AUTHORITY be granted to the Development Management Service Delivery Manager to GRANT FULL PLANNING PERMISSION subject to Condition(s) and Informative(s).