School air-conditioning works at Sherwell Valley Primary School, Torquay

“The proposal is acceptable in principle; would not result in unacceptable harm to the character of the area; will have an acceptable impact on neighbour amenity; would provide acceptable arrangements in relation to flood risk and ecological constraints and is acceptable from a low carbon development perspective. The proposed development is considered acceptable, having regard to the Torbay Local Plan, the Torquay Neighbourhood Plan, and all other material considerations.”

“The resolution of any new material considerations that may come to light following Planning Committee to be delegated to the Divisional Director of Place Strategy, including the addition of any necessary further planning conditions or obligations.”

“Torbay Council’s Senior Environmental Health Officer: (Response dated 04/02/2026) The application includes a brochure for the proposed equipment and details of an acoustic enclosure, however there is not sufficient information to determine whether the noise impacts…”

“(Response dated 25/03/2026 following the submission of a noise report) I’m OK with the condition being 7am to 11pm every day. The noise report compared to background levels measured over a period that included a weekend so the consultant has assumed weekend use when they came to their conclusion. I just wanted to check the school really did want weekends as well.”

“- Request that a noise survey is caried out - Noise impacts - Impact on light to classrooms…”

“Planning conditions outlined within the submitted report, with the final drafting of planning conditions delegated to the Divisional Director of Place Strategy; and…”