Leisure centre extension at Framingham Earl High School, Framingham Earl

“This application seeks full planning permission for a single storey extension with internal alterations and a new parking provision consisting of a new car park and access point.”

“As part of this proposal, as mentioned above, a new access is proposed off Norwich Road, altering how the leisure centre is accessed as the existing access is through the school gates. This proposal will give the leisure centre an independent access point.”

“The site is located at Framingham Earl Leisure Centre which is within the school site at Framingham Earl High School, located off Norwich Road in Framingham Earl. The site is within the development boundary for the area.”

“The proposal is acceptable in principle and brings a benefit to Framingham Earl High School and as a result, to the wider community who use and visit the Leisure Centre site. It is considered the design as set out above is acceptable and appropriate for the site, the proposal does not give rise to any adverse in impacts in respect of Highway Safety, character and appearance of the area, drainage and flooding, and neighbouring amenity.”

“In response, amended plans were submitted, and the application was re-consulted on. The revised drawings clearly identify the location and extent of existing sports facilities, including both summer and winter pitch layouts, and demonstrate that the proposed car park would not conflict with, displace, or compromise the continued use of the playing field for sporting purposes.”

“Following consideration of the amended information, Sport England confirmed that it had withdrawn its objection, being satisfied that the proposal would not lead to the loss of playing field land that is required for sport, nor would it adversely affect the quality or functionality of the remaining sports provision given the triple jump is to be relocated and the sports pitches for summer/winter have now been shown.”

“: Single storey extension to the south elevation, internal refurbishment and new parking provision…”

“Members voted 7-0 for approval with Conditions…”

“Time Limit - Full Permission 2. In accordance with submitted drawings 3. Ecology mitigation 4. Vehicular access crossing 5. Restriction on gates/bollards/chains etc. 6. Visibility splays 7. Provision of on-site parking 8. Long Jump Replacement 9.”