School redevelopment at Sandbach School, Crewe Road, Sandbach

“Application No: 25/4732/LBC Application Type: Listed Building Consent Location: SANDBACH SCHOOL Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 3NS Proposal: Listed Building consent for proposed redevelopment of Sandbach School comprising the demolition of 10 blocks and partial demolition of the Grade II Listed Grammar School Building and Lodge Building, construction of a new Sports Hall and Teaching Block, internal and external alterations to the Grade II Listed Grammar School…”

“Listed Building consent for proposed redevelopment of Sandbach School comprising the demolition of 10 blocks and partial demolition of the Grade II Listed Grammar School Building and Lodge Building, construction of a new Sports Hall and Teaching Block, internal and external alterations to the Grade II Listed Grammar School Building and Lodge Building, together with associated works including landscaping, car parking and siting of temporary accommodation.”

“The application site comprises the school campus which has several buildings, sports pitches, car parking and other areas of hard standing. Several of the buildings are modern additions to the complex but there are two Grade II Listed Buildings within the site, Grammar School and Grammar School Lodge.”

“These two buildings were designed by the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. The Grammar School is described as Victorian Style and the Lodge as Gothic Style. Both are significant heritage assets and their setting is an important consideration.”

“Historic England: Recommend seeking the advice from the Council’s specialist Conservation and Archaeological officers.”

“Sandbach Town Council: Whilst the committee did not object to the application the following observations were noted:”

“Two representations have been received expressing support for the proposals.”

“That the application be delegated for approval to the Head of Planning in consultation Chair/Vice-Chair of Strategic Planning Board subject to the submission of satisfactory protected species survey and the following conditions…”

“Sample doff and defrass agreed before work commences 6. Details of all new materials for the listed buildings(brick, stone roof coverings etc) 7. Sample panel of brickwork 8. Glazed brick samples 9. Specification for making good 10. Specification for painting 11. Specification for all raking out and repointing 12. Details of new vents, covers and RGW 13. Specification repair to brickwork of EFAP, EFAO and EFAG 14. Specification works to roofs of EFAP, EFAO and EFAG 15.”

“Time limit 2. Plans 3. Level 3 building recording (prior to commencement) 4. Detailed drawings for replacement roof turrets and bell tower and associated works…”