Homes and extra care redevelopment at Former Kenilworth School, Kenilworth

What was proposed

Homes England proposed demolishing the former school buildings and redeveloping the site with homes, extra-care beds, open space and infrastructure.

“The Committee considered an application from Homes England for a Hybrid planning application comprising of a full planning application for demolition of all buildings situated on the former Kenilworth Secondary School site, including artificial pitch and associated infrastructure and an outline planning application with all matters reserved apart from access for the redevelopment of the site for up to 224 homes (40% affordable), up to 75 beds extra care for the elderly,…”

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The site and its allocation

The site was allocated for residential development, with the indicative masterplan retaining green features and providing transport links and open space.

“Officers were of the opinion that the site, within the Local Plan, was allocated for residential development under Local Plan allocation H09, which identified approximately 250 dwellings.”

“The indicative Masterplan showed that the scheme would retain existing green features, provide a high-quality environment, and deliver accessible sustainable transport links and open space in accordance with the Open Space SPD.”

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Why approval was advised

Officers considered highway and other technical matters acceptable, subject to contributions, conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

“Technical matters relating to highway safety and the mitigation of increased demand on the highway network had been satisfactorily addressed and these works were to be secured through contributions within the Section 106 agreement. The site-specific matters could be controlled by planning conditions.”

“All other technical matters had been considered acceptable and could be secured through the use of appropriate conditions.”

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Why it came to committee

The application was presented to the Committee because of the number of objections received, with additional third-party comments also submitted.

“30 The application was presented to Committee because of the number of objections that had been received.”

“An addendum circulated prior to the meeting advised of additional questions, officer answers, suggested amendment to condition 28 from Councillor R Dickson, and additional third - party comments were received.”

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Who spoke

Three people spoke against the application, while a supporter and a district councillor spoke in support.

The committee’s consideration

After considering the report, addendum and meeting representations, a proposal to grant permission was moved and seconded.

“Following consideration of the report, information contained in the addendum, and the representations made at the meeting, it was proposed by Councillor R Dickson and seconded by Councillor Margrave that the application should be granted, subject to the amendment on condition 28.”

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The decision

The Committee granted permission subject to the listed conditions and an amendment to condition 28.

“Resolved that W/25/1717 be granted, subject to the following conditions:”

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