Community centre extensions at Ketts Park Community And Recreation Centre, Wymondham

“Applicant’s Name: South Norfolk Council Site Address Ketts Park Community And Recreation Centre, Harts Farm Road Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0WP Proposal Erection of 2 x single storey extensions to extend cafe area and provide dedicated studio space to include internal refurbishment, modified external hardstanding area and associated works…”

“Planning permission is sought for the enhancement of the existing community and recreation centre through the erection of two single-storey extensions, internal refurbishment works and associated external alterations. The development would provide an enlarged café extension to the north of the building and a new multipurpose studio/community room to the south, together creating approximately 105sqm of additional floorspace.”

“The application site comprises the existing Kett’s Park Community and Recreation Centre on Harts Farm Road, Wymondham, which forms part of the wider Kett’s Park leisure and sports complex. The site is accessed from Harts Farm Road to the north and is surrounded by residential development to the north and west, commercial and employment uses to the east, and recreational open space, sports pitches, woodland and Moot Hill to the south which is a Scheduled Monument and…”

“Approved 2.10 1999/0203 Erection of community hall, new access and car parking, and path to link with residential area (phase 1)”

“Approved 2.11 1997/1173 Erection of community hall with ancillary social and recreational facilities, new access and car park, new playing/sports/recreational provision Approved…”

“The proposal would enhance an established community facility in a sustainable location, providing an enlarged café, multipurpose studio and soft-play facility. Substantial positive weight is afforded to these community, health and social benefits under NPPF Policies HC1 and HC4, GNLP Policies 1, 2 and 4, and Policies DM1.1 and DM3.16, WYM 12 of the Wymondham Area Action Plan.”

“Overall, the proposal accords with the development plan when read as a whole and the relevant NPPF policies. The application is recommended for approval, subject to conditions.”

“The proposal comprises two modest single-storey extensions to an established community and recreation centre, together with internal alterations and associated works. Given the limited scale and height of the extensions, their close relationship with the existing building, and the separation from the identified heritage assets, the development would not materially alter their surroundings or adversely affect the way in which their significance is experienced.”

“The Water Management Officer initially advised that, if the surface-water drainage arrangements were not agreed before determination, details should be secured by condition. Following the submission of the technical information, the Officer was reconsulted, although an updated response had not been received at the time of writing.”

“Decision : Members voted unanimously for approval with conditions…”

“Time limit – full permission 2. Approved plans and documents 3. Accordance with submitted surface water drainage scheme 4. Surface water management and maintenance 5. Accordance with Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan 6. Ecological mitigation measures 7. Ecological enhancement measures 8. External lighting 9. External plant and equipment 10. Fixed plant noise limits 11. Unexpected land contamination 12.”