Temporary kitchen building at Yardley Primary School, Chingford, London E4

“Planning permission is sought for a temporary period of 18 months for a single storey modular kitchen building which will comprise production kitchen area, preparation area, dishwashing area, toilets and a dry store.”

“This application is linked to application 251786 which seeks to upgrade the canteen and kitchen facilities at the school. The development proposed under this applications eeks to ensure that the school can continue to provide suitable catering facilities for pupils whilst the existing building is demolished and new building constructed.”

“To the north and east of the application site is Epping Forest North Site of Importance to Nature Conservation (SINC) with Fairmead Park, a Park and Garden of Local Historic Interest located to the immediate east of the site.”

“The Yardley Primary School site has extensive soft landscaping, including many trees primarily located in the western portion of the site, north of the main building and the south-eastern edge of the school site. Between the main school building and kitchen/dining block at the western part of the site is a hard landscaped play area including 3no. Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs).”

“On 18 July 2024, planning permission was granted for the construction of a single storey extension to the main school building and the erection of a scooter store (ref. 240808). This application created two additional classrooms at the school to support the expansion of the school by an additional 1 form-entry (increasing from 2 form-entry to 3-form entry) in accordance with projected pupil number increases required by summer 2025. This extension has been completed.”

“This application is accompanied by a planning application for the demolition of the existing canteen building and construction of part two storey, part three storey canteen and classroom building (Use Class F1). Associated works include new bin and bicycle/scooter storage facilities, photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps (ASHP), electric vehicle charging points and hard and soft landscaping (ref. 251786).”

“The purpose of this development is to facilitate the development under consideration under application 251786 for the construction of a new canteen, kitchen and classroom block. If approved, the development under 251786 would result in the temporary loss of canteen and kitchen facilities for the school. As such, there is a need for this development to enable the ongoing operation of the school use during construction.”

“The development will take place on the grassed open space of Yardley Primary School but notably it is not designated as playing field land. As such, the protection of existing provision of playing pitches is not engaged under Policy 78. However, as open space, the policy requires its protection in its own right. The development will also only result in a marginal incursion onto the existing open space (i.e.”

“The information submitted includes specifications of air supply systems and KPO kitchen extraction canopy which will have sound levels of 64dB(A) @ 3m and 64dB(A) @ 1m respectively. These noise levels are considered moderate in level but given the significant distance of c.44m to the nearest residential receptor, it is not considered that the noise created from these systems would result in undue noise impacts to neighbouring sensitive receptors.”

“The plans do not demonstrate the erection of any external lighting associated with the development. However, in the interests of protecting both the amenities of neighbours, as well as ecological considerations detailed below specifically regarding bats, a condition is recommended to restrict the use of external lighting on the building proposed unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority.”

“The Council received no public representations following public consultation.”

“Consultee Response Tree & Urban Greening Officer No objection subject to conditions Environmental Health No comments received Highways No objection subject to requirement for detailed Construction Logistics Plan Sustainability & Energy No objection…”

“That planning permission be granted for Application 252932 for construction of a single storey detached modular building to provide temporary kitchen located on an area of the school playing field adjacent to the main building in line with the reasons and recommendations contained in the committee report and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report.”

“(A) a written notification and proof of commencement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. (B) The hereby permitted building and associated works shall be removed in their entirety and the land restored to its former condition on or before 2 years of the commencement date as agreed in part A.”

“Construction and demolition work audible beyond the boundary of the site should only be carried out between the hours of 0800 and 1800 hours Mondays to Fridays and 0800 and 1300 hours on Saturdays, and not at all on Sundays or Public/Bank Holidays.”