8552 Design and Access Statement

Design and Access Statement – Planning

Prepared by

Mackellar Schwerdt Architects Chartered Architects and Planning Supervisors

For

East Sussex County Council, Department for Children Services

Design and Access Statement

For

Proposed Expansion for Additional Form of Entry

The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive Sovereign Harbour South Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 5SW

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CONTENTS

0.0 Title page 0.1 Contents

01 Summary

01.1 Application Summary and Documents 01.2 Project Background and Justification. 01.3 Site Location 01.4 Planning History and Consultation

02 Design

02.1 General Description and Project History 02.2 The Site and Context Considerations 02.3 Design Intent and Principles 02.4 Layout 02.5 Scale 02.6 Appearance 02.7 Bio Diversity 02.8 Landscape 02.9 Sustainability 02.10 Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage 02.11 Utilities 02.12 Site Contamination

03 Access

03.1 Vehicular and Transport Links 03.2 Parking 03.3 Emergency Access 03.4 Inclusive Access

04 Conclusion

05 Appendix A Site Photographs B Sussex Police Consultation. C Sport England Consultation. D East Sussex County Archaeologist Consultation. E Public Consultation Summary of comments received.

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01 SUMMARY

01.1 Application Summary

This planning application is being made on behalf of East Sussex County Council, Children’s Services for the Proposed Expansion of The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary School from 1 form of Entry to 2 Form of Entry, (210 pupils-420pupils NOR), to include 4No single storey extensions, Installation of roof mounted Photovoltaic panels to existing school, solar thermal panels to the north extension, and alterations to the sites external landscaping to accommodate additional parking, play and sports areas.

Documents:

Documents submitted In support of the planning application:

8552 Design and Access Statement. 8552 Sustainability Report and ESCC Checklist. 8552 School Sports Provision Report. 8552 Site Waste Minimisation and Management Plan LLD342 Ecology Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Protected Species Assessment. LLD342 Phase 2 Habitat Survey – Reptiles. LLD342 Phase 2 Bat Emergence Activity Survey Report. Principal Contractor - Methodology Statement. Principal Contractor – Phasing and Traffic Management Plan. Flood Risk Assessment (4130FRA parts 1-6). Haven Site investigation Report May 2011. Site investigation Report Haven School May 2010. Traffic Statement (Parts 1-4)

Drawings: 8552-200 Location Plan. 8552-201 Block Plan. 8552-202 Existing Floor Plan. 8552-203 Existing Roof Plan. 8552-204 Existing Elevations. 8552-205 Existing Elevations. 8552-206 Context - Site Plan. 8552-207 Context - Elevations _ Sections. 8552-208 North Extension. 8552-209 South Extension. 8552-210 Front Extension. 8552-211 Rear Store. 8552-212 Perspectives. 8552-215 SITE PLAN. 8552-216 Playing Field Alterations.

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01.2 Project Background and Justification

Eastbourne is experiencing an increase in demand for Reception places as a result of a rising birth rate. Births in Eastbourne have risen from 968 in 2005 to 1,167 in 2009, an increase of 21% in 4 years. It is anticipated that the trend in demand for places in Eastbourne will continue to exceed the number of places currently available. This reflects what is happening to the birth rate in other areas of the country.

The Sovereign Ward of Eastbourne has experienced a high level of development over the last 10 years with a population of approximately 7600. Whilst the neighbourhood profile for Eastbourne development plans indicates this to be relatively young population with a high number of people between 30 and retirement age and significant numbers of households made up of couples without children, there are recent indications of increasing numbers of young families in the ward. The Haven school is very popular and is regularly over-subscribed. First preferences have risen from 36 for September 2006 to 65 for September 2010, an increase of 81% in 4 years, and are predominantly from the local area. It is therefore proposed to permanently expand The Haven VA CE/Methodist Primary School from one form of entry to two forms of entry with effect from September 2012. Increasing the Published Admission Number from 30 Reception places each year to 60 and gradually increase the total number of pupils from 210 to 420. It is anticipated that the increased capacity of 420 will be reached in the 2016/17 academic year.

On 7th April 2011, the East Sussex County Council, Lead Member for Learning and School Effectiveness approved the proposals to enlarge the premises of The Haven CE/Methodist Primary School thereby increasing the schools capacity from 210 to 420.

On the same day the Governing Body met to discuss the outcome of the Lead Member Report and made their decision on the admission arrangements to increase the Published Admission Number from 30 to 60.

The application details proposals for the expansion of the school’s accommodation, and includes alterations to the existing parking arrangements, external play areas and sports provision.

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01.3 Site Location.

The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary School is located at:

Atlantic Drive, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 5SW

Fig 1. Map of Sovereign Harbour Ward. (Haven School outlined in RED) NTS.

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01.4 Planning History and Consultation

Planning History.

Planning ref: EB/1804/CC, Granted November 1996. Proposed erection of a primary school with associated play areas, parking, fencing and footpaths. Primary school site between Atlantic Drive and Wade Close, The Crumbles, Eastbourne.

Planning ref: EB/2005/0360, Granted July 2005. Erection of a self supporting canopy onto external wall of building.

Planning ref: EB/2006/0317, Granted June 2006. Single storey extensions at side and rear to provide a group room, store and additional toilets.

Planning ref: EB/2/TC, Granted January 2008. The installation of a 15m telegraph pole supporting one square panel antenna.

Planning ref: EB/2009/0146, Granted April 2009. Construction of two upvc conservatories to rear elevation of main school building.

Planning ref: EB/2915/CC, Granted July 2010. A new single storey Nursery to be located on the eastern site boundary to the south of the main school entrance. To include associated play area, the relocation and extension of the netball court and works to the site entrance layout.

Planning ref: EB/2931/CC, Granted August 2010. Provide a 6 bay temporary classroom unit to the rear of the existing school adjacent to the access turning area.

Planning ref: EB/2978/CC, Granted February 2010. Addition of a solar hot water panel to the southern roof and an air source heat pump with enclosure and minor alterations to approved planting to western elevation of new Nursery building currently under construction (ref EB/2915/CC).

Planning ref: EB/3007/CC, Granted June 2011. The proposed siting of a temporary double mobile classroom to the north west of the School and the relocation of four existing timber sheds to the edge of the School playing field.

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Pre-Application Consultation

Planning Authority:

Two meetings have been arranged with ESCC planning department. Dated (12.01.2011) and (22.3.2011). Issues raised:

1. Scale of the new proposed buildings to the adjoining properties. Main issue centered on the northern end of the site where adjacent property is single storey. Any extension is this area will need to be single storey to minimize the impact. The scheme design reflects this requirement and is proposed to reduce the height of the form whilst maximizing the potential for passive ventilation and daylighting. A Pitched roof is proposed to match the aesthetic of the existing building.

2. Traffic impact assessment is required to be undertaken and agreed with ESCC highway officers. A traffic statement and revised travel plan will be required to be submitted as part of the application. Several objections have been received as part of the nursery application on the same site. – A traffic impact assessment has been undertaken with the results and proposals generally agreed by ESCC highway officers.

3. An open meeting inviting comments from the public was required. A Public Open meeting was arranged on 27th April 2011. The consultation was very well attended with mainly positive views on the project proposals. A record of the comments is attached.

Sussex Police – Crime Prevention Design Advisor

Design drawings were sent to the local Crime Prevention Officer at Sussex Police for comment. The drawings were well received with the following comments:

• Secured by Design Principals to be adopted for the proposals. (See Crime prevention section below)

• The supporting posts under the flat roof canopies that extend out from the building, should be set back from the edge of the canopy in order to discourage any attempt to use the posts as a climbing aid.

Sport England – Planning Manager

Design Drawings were sent to Sport England for comment on the proposed affect and changes to the playing field and further team sport facilities across the site. The proposals were generally received well with the following comments in summary:

There was a general agreement to the playing field proposals with the request that ‘ground works to be fully scoped and the details of the pitch construction to be

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submitted as part of any application. We would also expect this work to be completed prior to the construction of the new MUGA. ‘

In terms of the new MUGA the following comment was received; ‘any forthcoming application should detail, more specifically, the proposed surface type and should provide a short commentary of why the proposed surface has been chosen with reference to appropriate design guidance. On the issue of floodlighting, consideration should be given to low level solutions, which would reduce potential light spill. Further telephone discussions were had with Sport England regarding the flood lighting and it was agreed that it would not form part of this application.

A report (Sport Facilities Report) is submitted with the application outlining the proposed provision at the school and outlines the decisions made on the MUGA surface. Drawing Number 8552-216 outlines the sports provision at the school.

Archaeology – East Sussex County Council, County Archaeologist

Design Drawings were sent to The County Archaeologist for comment on archaeological interest across the site.

The site is reported as of a low Potential for archaeology ‘In light of the low archaeological potential of this site, we will not be requiring pre-application archaeological investigation of the site or indeed archaeological mitigation through a planning condition.’

No further action is required for this work.

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02 DESIGN

02.2 General Description and Project History

History: Design processes The feasibility design was undertaken HNW Architects dated June 2010 as part of a larger analysis of the school provision in Eastbourne. Two possible schemes were reported at the time but confirmed the feasibility of site to accommodate the proposed expansion. There had been little contact with the school regarding the design during this initial process. Initial meetings with the school reviewed the feasibility their expectations, and their vision statement to deliver education within a 2FE school. This process confirmed the need to include: A self-contained community facility as part of the design. Scheme options were presented, and whilst two storey options had been considered to the south end of the site it was agreed to proceed with a single storey option, which proposed accommodation equally at both ends of the existing school building which fitted best the schools needs and vision. The option proposed internal alterations to the existing accommodation to bring in line with BB99 requirements to make efficient use of the space. The external spaces were reviewed and amendments were proposed in the form of hard play and a Multi Use Games Area. There has been periodic consultation with the school and Children’s Services to achieve the current design, which has been approved. Further individual meetings have been arranged with the teaching staff at the school to allow comment and development of classrooms, library, SEN facilities, Administration and caretaker/ maintenance provision. This has informed the layout of the classrooms and provided initial information on the fixture and fittings required in the spaces. A Public open meeting was arranged, dated 27.4.2011. Comments have been recorded and are attached for information.

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02.3 The Site and Context Considerations

The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary School is located towards the East of Eastbourne Town Centre on the western boundary of the Sovereign ward, Off Atlantic Drive, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Fig 2 Site plan. NTS

The school is accessed from Atlantic Drive, with maintenance access via Ward close to the south East of the site. A footpath/cyclepath runs along the South East and South boundaries connecting Atlantic drive to Ramsey Way via Ward Close or Gardner Close.

The neighborhood has two distinct areas in Kingsmere to the north/north west of the school and Sovereign Harbour, to the south/southeast of the school, and is a predominantly residential area, developed over the past 10 years.

The housing in the neighborhood is mainly flats and apartments with some detached terraced housing. This housing generally comprises a mixture of two and three storey buildings. Sovereign Harbour retail park to the west of the school site, ‘provides a range of restaurants, shops and small office suites’. There is community centre in Kingsmere area.

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Fig. Existing house types adjacent to the School Entrance and Atlantic Drive.

The KIngsmere area to the North West of the site comprises of a small private residential area of prefabricated singe storey dwellings.

Fig. Kings Park to the north west of the site Fig. Kings park building from the existing Habitat area.

The school catchment also takes from the neighbouring wards of St Anthonys& Langney Point, to the west, comprising of post war residential properties and industrial estates and in part Langney to the north, comprising predominantly of post war residential properties, a large proportion of these are social rented housing.

The school’s hall currently serves as a Methodist church.

Existing Site

The existing school building is located to the north of the site with the playing field to the south. The existing building is generally constructed of red stock brick outer wall with stone banding with a red/brown pantiled pitch roof, with some flat roof areas. The building is orientated north-south and configured with the man entrance centrally with Key stage 1 and foundation (Reception) accommodation to the north and Keystage 2 accommodation to the south. The main hall is accessed directly across from the main entrance.

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Fig. Existing Main Entrance.

The site is landscaped around the main entrance and in places along the boundary fencing with a ‘Habitat’ area to the north. The site is predominantly flat with some level variations within the landscaping across the site of approximately 750mm and where there is an implied fall it generally slopes from north to south. Car and cycle parking is accessed from the main entrance and is located to the north east of the site.

Fig. North west Boundary of the site adjacent Kings Park. Fig. Housing from the existing car park.

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A new single storey Nursery has been recently constructed and is located off the main entrance to the south. This building is of red brick with some rendered areas with a tiled pitched roof to match the existing building.

Fig. Nursery from the existing car park. Fig. Rear of Nursery facing East .

The existing playing fields and sport facilities are located to the south of the site. This field is to a small degree landscaped around the boundary edges with a poor ‘nature garden’ to the south east corner of the site. This nature garden has not been maintained in favour over the habitat area to the north east corner of the site, where the school have better access. The buildings adjacent the playing fields generally do not over look the fields.

Fig. Existing ‘Nature Garden (South East corner of the playing fields) .

These two storey buildings are built of a yellow brick with red pantiles pitched roof.

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Fig. Existing buildings around the playing fields to the south of the site.

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02.3 Design Intent and Principles

To increase the school by 1 form of entry across the school years the new and existing accommodation to be analysed to ascertain the best associated configuration across the school site.

The guiding principals for the design are best conveyed by the schools own vision statement indicated below.

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The main consideration to meet the above principles is the creation of phase teams across 4 class groups, in allocated in year groups, indicated above. This has led to the proposed solution of 2 classroom blocks of 4 classrooms at each end of the building, best suited to the year groups. Internal alterations have picked up the additional ancillary accommodation required leaving the key new build areas for the classrooms.

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Other key criteria across the site have included;

• The siting of the new buildings with regard to the neighboring properties including the mass of the buildings. • Flood compensation measures. The Key stage 1 accommodation is best sited to the north of the existing building, however there are notably borehole soakaways in this location, which have to re-located the site. The playing fields and games court to the south of the site has a limiting affect on the siting of any extension.

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02.4 Layout

New Build: The proposed scheme design, is configured in 4 separate extensions around the existing building along with internal alterations to accommodate an additional form of entry. Key stage 1 accommodation is to be configured around a four-classroom block to the north of the school building on ground currently used as the KS1 hard and soft play. This block is linked to the existing building by circulation and accommodates new toilets and plantroom spaces.

The classrooms have been designed as small classrooms at 54m2 with combined activity spaces between year groups. These activity spaces are accessed directly off each classroom.

There is proposed new fixed sink, which informs the wet areas within the classrooms. A white board and interactive white board position together on one wall. Fixed locations of 2no. computers in room have generally been agreed although the ICT design will inform this.

This classroom arrangement is mirrored on the southern end of the school for KS2 accommodation.

Two storey options were reviewed at the southern end of the existing school. The principle of grouping classrooms in groups of 4 classrooms required the accommodation to be configured as 8 classrooms over 2 floors. Whilst this may have allowed more free area to be allocated for external play, the mass and scale of the building generated by the plan would be out of keeping with existing buildings on site.

Options for the siting of the extension at the southern were influeneced by the playing field, games court and MUGA provision. The proposed option maximizes the playing field space available in the most efficient configuration , whilst allowing for informal hard play areas.

A third minor extension is proposed at the front of the building to meet the needs of the schools administration accommodation in that area. This building will match the finishes of the existing school building. The main entrance door will be required to be power assisted for disabled access.

A fourth extension creates additional storage space to the rear of the main hall. This is proposed as a flat roof extension similar height a scale to adjacent accommodation.

Internal alterations: Internal alterations are required as part of the design to meet the accommodation requirements under BB99. ICT, Library, Reception classrooms, as well as

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the kitchen and the inclusion of a new small hall, are all generally configured around the KS1 accommodation to allow the majority of the works to be undertaken in the first phase of the works on site.

Internal structural alterations are proposed and will require the installation of steel beams.

External works: The car parking on the site has been assessed and the school have requested that the maximum parking allowance of 35 parking bays is included in the scheme design. The existing car park has been reconfigured to allow the additional car parking and increased play areas of KS1. The Habitat area is proposed to be moved to the rear of the building allowing better access.

Access to the rear of the building is required to be maintained for deliveries and fire access.

KS2 play areas have been extended and include the provision of a new MUGA. The playing field areas are proposed to be extended to make better use of the existing space. Sport England been consulted regarding the provision for Team sports.

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02.5 Scale

The Mass and scale of the proposed extensions were considered in relation to the site the existing buildings on and adjacent to the site.

A single mono pitch option was reviewed. At the lowest pitch available for the tiles proposed at 22.5˚, the building generated would be approximately 1.5m higher than that proposed. Whilst this could be acceptable on the southern end, it was considered that the northern extension would need to be lower. It was also considered out of keeping with he existing building due to the change in pitch. (The existing pitch at 30˚.)

Fig. Consideration of Mono pitch roof.

A flat roof was also considered and again thought to be out of character with the existing buildings.

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02.6 Appearance

The extension proposes to match the existing school buildings. Materials include: • Lower External Walls: Red stock brick cavity walls to be used in stretcher bond, Colour to match existing. • Upper external walls; Lighter in approach proposed as off white render. • Roof: Red/Brown Concrete Pantile to match existing. • Windows: Composite timber and Powder coated aluminum facing. Colour White • Doors: Powder coated Aluminum doors to the main circulation and entrance.

Fig. Proposed northern extension for Key stage 1 accommodation.

The lower external walls are proposed to match the existing brick finish for continuity and robustness. The existing stone banding is not to be incorporated into the design. The Upper external walls above the canopy are proposed to be finished in an all through coloured Render. The school have requested that the colour match that on the Nursery. Alternative materials were considered for maintenance and cost.

A pitched roof is proposed over each classroom to match the existing finish. Although the eaves are higher to assist daylighting and natural ventilation, the double pitch allows the height and mass of the building to be kept low. Alternative roof designs have been looked at but these generally increase the mass of the building such that it have a significant impact on the adjoining properties and the existing school building.

Areas of roof between the classrooms, above the activity spaces, are proposed as flat roof with a single ply membrane finish. ‘Suncatchers’ will provide both additional natural daylighting and ventilation to the internal circulation areas of the building.

Canopies are proposed outside classrooms to provide shading for external learning spaces.

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Fig. View looking south across the proposed north extension

The windows are currently specified as a timber/aluminum composite with double glazed units. Those windows on the south west and south east facades will need solar control glass.

The external doors are proposed as aluminum for robustness.

The classrooms are to be naturally lit and ventilated, and the form of each classroom is designed to assist in the passive supply of these services. Heating is proposed to be underfloor type currently to be supplied from an air source heat pump. Solar thermal collectors are proposed to supply hot water to the existing and new sinks. The Ventilation requirements are generally designed without the need to open windows. However openable windows will be required at times where there is very little or no wind (below 2m/s) and are to be provided to each classroom to supplement the ventilation, when required.

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Typical Section through the classroom blocks.

The ‘turret’ on each classroom supplies the ventilation needs of the classroom. The size and type is still to be considered and agreed.

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02.7 Landscaping

Landscping across the site has been altered to best accommodate the proposed development.

Additional 8 car parking spaces are proposed. Visitor and disabled parking are allocated at the main entrance with adjacent spaces for a motorcycle and further cycle parking. Scooter parking is to be added for keystage 1 pupils who may less confident on bicycles and to encourage walking to school.

The existing Habitat area displaced by the additional car parking is proposed to relocated at the rear of the main hall, where this are can be accessed more safely by the pupils. (Existing access is across the car park areas). The residual area around the car parking to the North Corner is proposed to be left as rough grass as maintained reptile habitat. (See bio-diversity report below).

Hard play areas are proposed around each key stage group. Key stage 1 pupils require less formal play areas and are proposed as two distinct areas, in additional to the reception play area. Key stage 2 play areas are combined with the games court to the south of the site. Each year group has a small informal external learning space adjacent the classrooms. These areas are informally enclosed with fence, soft landscaping and built-in seating.

Additional soft landscaping is proposed along the Eastern boundary from the nursery through to the south east corner as a screen for the additional hard play areas. Further adjustments to the soft landscaping will be required at the entrance areas to accommodate the additional car and cycle parking.

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02.8 Bio Diversity

An ecology phase 1 habitat survey has been undertaken for the entire site. Report ‘LLD342.TheHaven.Eastbourne.EcologyPhase1HabitatSurvey.DraftIssue.Rev00.18.03.11’ has been submitted with this application for consideration. Two further surveys were undertaken following recommendations from the habitat survey; 1. Reptile survey. Report-‘LLD342.TheHaven-ReptileSurveyReport.13.05.11’ has been attached submitted as part of this application for consideration. 2. Bat survey. Report ‘LLD342.TheHaven.BatEmergenceActivitySurvey.Rev00.31.05.11’ has been attached submitted as part of this application for consideration. The result of the reptile surveys can be summarized as follows: ‘Slow Worms Anguis fragilis were recorded throughout the appropriate habitat found on site with the highest overall numbers noted in the third survey; 24 no. individuals. The appropriate habitat is found in the Rough Grassland around the periphery of the Wildlife Garden and around the western border.’ ‘Numbers of Slow Worm observed ranged from 5 no. to 24 no., and the maximum number of adults observed was 8 no. which qualifies as a ‘Good’ population with regard to the Key Reptile Site Register methodology. The design of the survey does not however conform rigidly to the prerequisites for utilising this technique, however it can be inferred that the site offers an important ecological resource for Slow Worms despite not qualifying as a Key Reptile Site.’ 2 options have been discussed that would adequately mitigate against the disturbance and loss of Slow Worm habitat on site that would arise from the proposed re- development, in particular the extension of the existing car park area. It is proposed during the construction phases that a reptile receptor area be created around the northern and north western edge of the habitat area, with exclusion fencing for the duration of the works. Thereafter the residual ground is proposed be left as rough grass along the formation of a new habitat area on the western boundary at the rear of the main hall once the mobile accommodation has been removed. Mitigation proposals are subject to approval by qualified ecologist at Lizard landscape Design.

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02.9 Sustainability

It has been confirmed by ESCC (28.2.2011) that the project will require BREEAM assessment. ‘Very Good’ rating is desired. A Sustainability Checklist is included in the application documentation. The scheme has been progressed with reference to ESCC’s Corporate Sustainable Buildings Policy, including Sustainable Design Indicators, also included in the application documentation.

Summary

The building section maximizes natural light while providing natural ventilation with a variety of window heights, rooflights and large glazed doors that allow movement to the new external teaching space to the south. In addition to this an air source heat pump is to provide heating for the building, linked to an underfloor heating system. The air source heat pump will be located in the new plantroom within the north extension.

Solar Thermal Collectors Above the plantroom it is proposed to install new solar thermal collectors to supply hot water to the new and existing school sinks replace point electric heaters. These are to be 6No Auron 20 DF evacuated tube solar thermal collectors arranged in two arrays on the new flat roof. Approximate size 1910 x 5520mm

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Photovoltaic Panels In addition to the above it is proposed to install new Photovoltatic panels to the existing pitched roof adjacent the main hall. Approximate size 6No 1650 x 1000mm panels.

Material Specification Material specification will follow guidelines as set out in the BRE Green guide to specification. A minimum of 80% of the building elements should achieve a summary of ‘A’ rating. Good quality windows and glass of increased thermal performance / solar gain can improve the efficiency of the building and minimise maintenance costs.

02.10 Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage.

A flood risk assessment has been undertaken by Dixon Hurst Kemp on behalf of the client for the proposed development. A copy is submitted with the application for consideration. Surface water drainage is proposed to be adjusted on site and additional bore hole soakaways are proposed to be installed.

Foul water drainage is proposed to be extended on site to accommodate the new development. The existing foul water drains are connected to the existing sewer system within Atlantic drive.

02.11 Utilities

• Asset record information have been obtained from utility supply companies. • Initial assessment made on capacity of existing utility supplies, which has determined that no upgrade on current capacity will be required, subject to load being made available on the incoming electricity supply by removal of point of use electric water heaters within the existing building and replacement with centralized hot water generation plant. • It has been identified that the existing gas supply will require diversion to enable construction of the new north extension. From liaison with Southern Gas Networks it has been established that due to the nature of the existing supply the

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meter will need to be relocated to the site entrance and supply from this point extended by the contractor. • Subject to a detailed survey of the underground services it is possible that the incoming telephony service may require diversion to enable construction of the main entrance extension. • Confirmation obtained that the new Nursery building is independently supplied with utility services.

02.12 Site Contamination

The school has been surveyed a number of times for various works during the passed 10 years. All soils reports are available for inspection. The most recent reports undertaken by Geo-Environmental Services Ltd for the nursery building dated May 2010 and supplementary site investigation report dated May 2011, undertaken by Mr Keith Elson confirm the ground fill across the site and are submitted for information, with this application.

The site history is known and is reported to be within 250m of a known landfill site. Landfill gasses have been reported to be present The presence of contamination within the soil has previously been investigated with a summary of the chemical analysis within the Geo-Environmental Services Ltd dated May 2010. The original ground contamination report by White Young Green dated April 2000 identifies the presence of white asbestos near the surface in some of the soil samples and is considered a medium risk for ground workers.

In summary The Report ‘considers that the overall potential environmental ground contamination risk associated with the site to be MEDIUM. This rating is largely the result from the presence of significant land gas at the site, and due to a lesser extent some ground contamination, in particular metals and hydrocarbons, and due to the sensitive end use’.

The final waste classification of Soil to be removed from site as part of the construction process will largely depend on the findings at the time. Whilst some of the made up ground is not necessarily classed as hazardous, some other materials disposed of as part of the demolition or remediation process may contain hazardous substances, tar or bitumen, asbestos, mercury, PCB’s are likely to be classified as Hazardous waste and therefore susceptible to the relevant legislative controls.

A detailed method statement for dealing with the potentially contaminated ground should be prepared by the contractor before works commence on site.

The new extensions will require the installation of Land Gas protection and monitoring measures.

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03 Access.

03.1 Vehicular and Transport links.

A traffic statement is submitted with this application for consideration, undertaken by Monson . Dated June 2011.

03.2 Traffic impact.

A full traffic impact survey has been undertaken by Monson ltd. Please see above.

03.3 Parking

Parking on site is proposed to be extended by 8 car spaces from 32 to 40 spaces, in accordance with East Sussex County Council’s maximum parking standards PPG13;

Note: Soveriegn Harbour area, Eastbourne indicated as Zone 4 Parking to be provide within the region of (75%-100% of maximum)

Maximum car parking standard: D1 Non Residential 1 space/1teaching member of staff. Plus 1 space/3 non teaching staff. Plus 2 visitors spaces. Plus 1 disabled space. min need for 1 occupational space. (delivery lorries)

Existing site parking provision: School - 22No. Staff, 2No Visitors, 1 No. disabled parking, plus 2No. Kitchen.Nursery - 3No. Staff, 1No Visitors, plus 1No. disabled parking.TOTAL – 32.

Estimated maximum parking requirements for proposed 2FE Primary school: 18 teaching staff. (1 per 1 staff.) 18 41 non teaching staff. (1 per 3 Staff) 14 6 Kitchen contractor staff. (1 per 3 Staff) 2 Visitor parking 2 Disabled parking 1 Total 37

Zone 4 provision range - ( 28 - 37 spaces)

Nursery parking : Unaffected at 5No.

Proposed school site parking Provision: School- 30No.Staff, 2NoVisitors, 2NoKitchen. plus 1No Disabled parking. (35) Nursery - As Existing, 3No. Staff, 1No Visitors, plus 1No. disabled parking. (5) TOTAL - 40(Additional 8No. parking spaces)

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Minimum cycle parking standards. 1l/t space/10 f/t staff plus 1l/t space/15 students.

Estimated requirements: 6No. spaces for staff. (assuming between 50 and 60f/t staff) 28No spaces for pupils. (420 No. )

Proposed Provision: 36No school, 6No Nursery.

Additional 20 Scooter parking spaces.

The parking is to be adjusted across the site to make more efficient use of the site available.

03.4 Emergency Access

Existing emergency access to the school will not be affected by the development. Emergency vehicular access will be via the main entrance or the maintenance gates off ward close for access onto the playing fields.

03.5 Inclusive Access

The site is generally level and allows ease of access. The proposal has been designed in accordance with Approved Document M 2004 of the Building Regulations therefore will provide suitable access and facilities for people with disabilities in accordance with planning policy EN28.

All visitors will be guided to the School entrance by clearly demarked signs positioned at the public entrances to the site. All routes through the site will be well lit. The main entrance doors will be power assisted.

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04 Conclusion

The scheme provides high quality, sustainable accommodation whilst improving the overall energy performance of the existing building. The proposals have been carefully considered regarding layout, scale along with appropriate material selection to sensitively integrate into the existing site context, to minimise the impact on the site and the local neighbourhood.

The proposed scheme has been developed from feasibility with significant involvement from the Haven School, ESCC Children’s Services, ESCC Planners, Sport England, Crime Prevention Design Advisor, Landscaping Consultants, and end user groups to offer an exciting facility to meet a recognised need within the community and Eastbourne as a whole.

We respectfully ask that the Council support this proposal and ask that the application be recommended for approval.

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05 Appendix.

A Site Photographs B Sussex Police Consultation. C Sport England Consultation. D East Sussex County Archaeologist Consultation. E Public Consultation Summary of comments received.

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Appendix A: Site Photographs.

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Housing to the south west of the site adjacent the playing fields

Looking back East across the playing fields to the school

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Atlantic Drive outside the schools main entrance looking south.

Atlantic Drive outside the schools main entrance looking North East.

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Housing overlooking the site from the existing car park.

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Atlantic Drive looking north towards the main entrance.

Kings Park housing estate with prefabricated units. Located to the north west of the site.

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Appendix B: Correspodence Sussex Police.

Issue Rev. : Page 38 of 42 MSA Ref : 8552 ESCC Ref : Date : 18/06/11 Begin forwarded message:

From: Date: 17 May 2011 14:54:20 GMT+01:00 To: Subject: RE: 8552 Haven - Crime Prevention

Hi Ben

Thank you for consulting me on your proposals for The Haven School, Eastbourne. I am already quite familiar with this site, having previously been consulted on the new nursery building and conducted a security review at the request of the Headteacher and Bursar. Furthermore, while in Eastbourne last week on an unrelated site visit I took the opportunity to visit the school and update myself on the site.

I have no major concerns with the proposals, particularly when all works will be within the existing school grounds which are well protected by a weld mesh perimeter fence and gates with access control for both vehicles and pedestrians. I have no comment on the building design and layout but would assume that the principles of Secured by Design will be followed. I attach the SBD Schools 2010 guidance document for reference.

At this time, my only observation is that the supporting posts under the flat roof canopies that extend out from the building, should be set back from the edge of the canopy in order to discourage any attempt to use the posts as a climbing aid.

I look forward to planning approval for this project and please contact me if I can be of further assistance.

Regards

Dennis Donovan Crime Prevention Design Adviser Neighbourhood Policing Branch, Community & Justice Department

Tel: 0845 60 70 999 Ext. 40112 Mobile: 07766366463 DDI: 01273 404868

-----Original Message----- From: Ben Richardson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday 03 May 2011 13:02 To: Planning Subject: 8552 Haven - Crime Prevention

Dennis,

Following our brief telephone conversation earlier please find attached MSA drawings 8552-115B, 121, 120B & 150A.

We would be grateful for your comments on design and if you have have any questions or require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Appendix C: Correspondence Sport England.

Issue Rev. : Page 39 of 42 MSA Ref : 8552 ESCC Ref : Date : 18/06/11 From: "Katy Walker" Subject: RE: 8552 The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary SChool – Additional form of entry. Date: 23 May 2011 12:06:55 GMT+01:00 To: "Stephen Kemp"

Dear Mr Kemp,

Thank you for your further correspondence. I respond as follows.

Sport England welcomes the reinstatement of the mounded area and rough gassed area to playing field such that junior and mini soccer pitches can be accommodated on the site. Sport England would expect these ground works to be fully scoped and the details of the pitch construction to be submitted as part of any application. We would also expect this work to be completed prior to the construction of the new MUGA.

In terms of the new MUGA, any forthcoming application should detail, more specifically, the proposed surface type and should provide a short commentary of why the proposed surface has been chosen with reference to appropriate design guidance. On the issue of floodlighting, consideration should be given to low level solutions which would reduce potential light spill. I also note that a new boundary fence is proposed to screen the MUGA from adjacent properties. A lighting solution should therefore be considered in this context. Consideration should at least be given to different lighting solutions rather than discounting this outright without proper investigation.

With regards to the general quality of the playing field, it would appear from the comments below that perhaps the school needs to do some work to improve the quality of the playing fields such that they are no longer deemed as ‘ineffective’. As such they consider Sport England’s funding programme, Protecting Playing Fields ( PPF ) which is part of our Places People Play Olympic legacy mass participation programme and is investing £10 million of National Lottery funding in community sports projects over three years from 2011-2014. The programme is intended to fund capital projects that create, develop and improve playing fields for sporting and community use and offer long term protection of the site for sport. More information can be found at: http://www.sportengland.org/funding/protecting_playing_fields.aspx

I trust these further comments are helpful.

Regards Katy

Katy Walker Planning Manager

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From: Stephen Kemp [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 17 May 2011 11:39 To: Katy Walker Subject: Fwd: 8552 The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary SChool - Additional form of entry.

Dear Katy,

Have you had time to consider the proposals yet? Eager for your comment!

Kind Regards Kind Regards

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From: Stephen Kemp Date: 10 May 2011 13:17:31 GMT+01:00 To: Katy Walker Subject: Re: 8552 The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary SChool - Additional form of entry.

Dear Katy,

Thank you for your comments which we have been mindful of in our recent discussions with both the Haven School and East Sussex County Council, Children's Services.

We attach two drawings for your further comment on the development on the school site.

The school's assessment of their use of the existing grounds for sport and team activities suggest that more informal and hard games court space is desired over grassed playing field spaces which , as mentioned previously, are perceived as largely ineffective most of the year. However we are mindful of PPG 17 regarding the existing playing field spaces.

In looking at the current playing field provision, the soft landscaping around the pitch spaces, whilst is not detrimental to the current use for the size of the school is not efficient, providing an area where only one small football pitch can be marked out, including any mini soccer pitch. It is proposed to alter these existing soft landscaped areas, which are not currently maintained, for use as playing field. This allows an additional mini soccer pitch to be marked out and can be more effectively used. It will also slightly increase the existing total area by 80m2.

Existing measured playing field space, 3623m2. Proposed measured playing field space following proposed ground works, 3704m2 (Plus MUGA Below).

Careful consideration of the location and orientation of additional accommodation, unfortunately still requires part of the existing playing field to be lost (483m2). This land is a long strip which is deemed as underused. The orientation and location of the proposed accommodation allows for the effective inclusion of an additional small Tarmac surface MUGA (685m2) without affecting the proposed playing field. This is to be contained in a fence and will be offered for community use outside of school hours. At a recent public consultation meeting there was strong objection and concerns form the neighbourhood over the possible inclusion of floodlighting for this space, which the planning authority are likely to uphold. As a consequence of this result, floodlighting of this facility is not proposed at this time. Nonetheless this doubles the hard games areas on site increasing all year sports provision.

Whilst it is proposed to alter the existing playing field configuration We believe that the proposed works significantly improve the current provision to cater for the increase in pupil numbers.

We are currently preparing a statement, for sport England and planning purposes but would welcome your comments.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

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On 20 Apr 2011, at 12:21, Katy Walker wrote:

Dear Stephen,

Further to your email, the proposed MUGA would be required to meet exception E5 of Sport England’s playing field policy below.

Sport England’s adopted Playing Fields Policy, ‘A Sporting Future for the Playing Fields of England (1996)’, sets out a policy presumption against development that would lead to the loss of, or would prejudice the use of, all or any part of a playing field, or land last used as a playing field. The aim of this policy is to ensure that there is an adequate supply of quality pitches to satisfy the current and estimated future demand for pitch sports within the area (whether the land is in public, private or educational use). This policy objective is also embodied within ‘Planning Policy Guidance 17: Planning for Open Space, Sport and Recreation’.

Sport England will, therefore, oppose development on playing fields in all but exceptional circumstances. These exceptional circumstances are where, in the judgment of Sport England: E1 - A carefully quantified and documented assessment of current and future needs has demonstrated to the satisfaction of Sport England that there is an excess of playing field provision in the catchment, and the site has no special significance to the interests of sport.

E2 - The proposed development is ancillary to the principal use of the site as a playing field or playing fields, and does not affect the quantity or quality of pitches or adversely affect their use.

E3 - The proposed development affects only land incapable of forming, or forming part of, a playing pitch, and does not result in the loss of, or inability to make use of any playing pitch (including the maintenance of adequate safety margins), a reduction in the size of the playing area of any playing pitch or the loss of any other sporting/ancillary facility on the site.

E4 - The playing field or playing fields which would be lost as a result of the proposed development would be replaced by a playing field or playing fields of an equivalent or better quality and of equivalent or greater quantity, in a suitable location and subject to equivalent or better management arrangements, prior to the commencement of the development.

E5 - The proposed development is for an indoor or outdoor sports facility, the provision of which would be of sufficient benefit to the development of sport as to outweigh the detriment caused by the loss of the playing field or playing fields.

In order to comply with E5, the MUGA would ideally be floodlit, made available for community use and be of appropriate size, design and surface type to meet the FAs design guidelines on small sided facilities. In addition, the MUGA should be located so as to minimise the amount of usable playing field land lost.

I would be happy to comment on some proposed plans if you have drawings?

Kind regards

Katy

Katy Walker Planning Manager

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From: Stephen Kemp [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 12 April 2011 12:16 To: Katy Walker Subject: 8552 The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary SChool

Katy

Following our recent discussion and email on the development at the above school, there has been some further development regarding the use of the existing playing field.

The school have expressed concern that the playing field at present is largely ineffective for most of the year because of the make up of the ground and requested of ESCC to instal a MUGA of approximately 700m2. The only location of this is on the existing playing fields and will primarily affect the football pitch. Can you please contact me to discuss your view on this approach.

Kind Regards

Stephen Kemp

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Appendix D: Correspondence ESCC County Archaeologist.

Issue Rev. : Page 40 of 42 MSA Ref : 8552 ESCC Ref : Date : 18/06/11 From: "Gregory Chuter" Subject: RE: 8552 The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary School – Proposed additional form of entry. Date: 27 May 2011 14:11:54 GMT+01:00 To: Cc: "Casper Johnson"

Dear Stephen

Thank you for your enquiry

We have no record of heritage assets or archaeological finds on this site. The land is former coastal shingle gravel formed in the late medieval / post-medieval period. Our recent analysis of the Crumbles / Eastbourne shingle ridge identified it as having a low archaeological potential for periods prior to the post-medieval period, with a high potential for 19th & 20th century military and industrial remains. However our research shows that there are no recorded remains on this site, the nearest ( a set of WW2 defences) where located 180 metres to the west.

In light of the low archaeological potential of this site, we will not be requiring pre-application archaeological investigation of the site or indeed archaeological mitigation through a planning condition.

All the best

Greg Chuter , MA MIFA Assistant County Archaeologist Environmental Advise Team East Sussex County Council

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-----Original Message----- From: Stephen Kemp [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tue 5/24/2011 16:55 To: Casper Johnson Subject: 8552 The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary School - Proposed additional form of entry.

Dear Casper,

We are acting on behalf of East Sussex County Council for the proposed extension of the above school. The project is currently at RIBA Workstage C/D and whilst the feasibility reports do highlight any historical interest on the site we formally ask if there is any known archaeological interest in the site that you would wish us to consider in developing the scheme design, prior to us submitting any planning application.

We have attached a survey drawing of the existing site and the current proposal for your information. Site Address: The Haven VA CofE Methodist Primary School Atlantic Drive Sovereign Harbour South Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 5SW

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards Stephen Kemp

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Appendix E: Public Consultation Summary Notes.

Issue Rev. : Page 41 of 42 MSA Ref : 8552 ESCC Ref : Date : 18/06/11 The Haven CE/Methodist Primary School - Consultation Results - 27 April 2011

I like the initial I like the location I like the I like the I like the external I like the The school is being Comments About you M/F Disabled Postcode Contact Details design within the school internal external/site appearance of the size/scale of the designed to enable site layout layout new building new building adequate external play space. Do you agree? Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Parent/Prospective BN23 Parent/Local F N Resident - Agree Agree Agree Not sure Agree I think so! ? I am sad that some of the outside space is being lost. School Parent F N BN23 5AG School Email

I am still unsure that I am pleased that the school is being expanded. But if it has to happen, then I think this design, on the whole is good.

I hope that, although the key stage 1 playground are being separated, that the children will still get the opportunity to know children in other years Agree Disagree Agree Agree Agree Disagree Agree Worried about increasing size of school to impact on local area/parking and Local Resident BN23 6AW F N dropping of children. - Noise levels to be kept to minimum No building materials through Wade Close!! Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Acoustic Treatment of main & small hall. Recommend using Mark Murphy of School Parent BN23 SUL Melissaw@integrityeur Vanguardian Consulting (02079228861/07931500746) Currently working on F N ope.com the Olympic buildings as well as churches.

Melissa Wiggins 79 It would be great to have an area provided for children to experience & Maderia Way, learn music during the school day as part of the curriculum activates Eastbourne, BN23 SUL Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree - - - - - Mrs Val Redgrave,- 30 Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Very helpful with the information and all clearly shown. Thank you. Local Resident F N BN26 6AW Wade Close - Agree - - - - - Local Resident BN23 6AW Staff very helpful F N 36 Wade Close Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree School Parent BN23 7EU I prefer the 1st option with the two pods being symmetrical and not taking F N - any green space from the school grounds. Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree School Parent/Local BN23 5BF Resident F N ------School Parent/Local BN23 6AW Resident F N karen.seagrief.eclipse. Community Room will be better situated co.uk 1. Concern about delivery date for portacabins. 2. No yellow lines for Wade Close please, it restricts our own vehicles from parking 3. No. building access from Wade Close, was promised when school originally built & promise not kept. 4. Wade Close has many bungalows - need ambulance access 24/7 as many elderly. 5. KS2 play equipment has been lost, already 1 year without it. When will it be back. Y5 may never see it! 6. Noise levels during building work - this year has been really bad. 7. Plans should include building work during school holidays - keep noisy operations to these times. Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Glad to hear/see that you do not intend to use local close's to bring Local Resident BN23 6AW F N materials etc. - Please encourage parents to park safely to drop off school children, this was promised when the original plans were approved i.e. walking bus etc. This has not happened. Noise levels/working hours to be within reason Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree The only concern is that not enough consideration has been given to the School Parent BN23 6DQ impact within the immediate area from the school on the future increase on M N - traffic/parking on school opening/closing times Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree - School Parent F N BN23 5BE - Agree Disagree Agree Agree Neither Agree Agree - School Parent M N BN23 5PB Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree School Parent BN23 7TF Symmetrical design is best - - Mr & Mrs Durrant Agree Agree Agree Disagree Agree Neither Disagree Is possible to build 2 storey building at one end of school? This would help School Parent BN23 5AG peter@oakwoodstudio. M N save either field space or playground space co.uk Disagree Disagree Disagree Agree Agree Disagree Disagree - Pupil F N BN23 6DQ ------Disagree Disagree School Parent/Local BN23 6AW 1. Doubling the number of pupils is going to impact greatly on the Resident surrounding roads at drop off and collection times - there is no way rood M N this. This school has a large number of pupils who do not live in the pete@seagrief@eclips immediate area and therefore cannot walk to school e.co.uk

2. Access for delivering building materials, as a resident of Wade Close I am very concerned about trucks accessing the school grounds down Wade Close, which quite simply is not suitable for that type of traffic. When the schools was initially built, promises were made regarding this which were not kept. 3. Should the council not be looking at another site to build a suitably sized school 4. The amount of playing area/sports field being removed to make way for new buildings is going to impact negatively on the children. Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Grand Parent/Local - - BN23 6AW Resident Following the meeting at the school last week we realise that the only financially viable solution to the present lack of primary school places in the Sovereign area is to expand the capacity of The Haven School. Although we remain unhappy with this concept & wish alternative school accommodation had been foreseen when the harbour development was initially approved we were pleased to see that our concerns over the disruption to the educational environment of the existing pupils, the possible reduction in outside playing space and awareness of the methane levels on the building site appear to have been addressed. We trust that when the construction work commences at the school that these serious health & safety issues are dealt with satisfactorily & we look forward to attending the meeting every fortnight that Mrs Bray agreed to hold to maintain open communications through the proposed development. Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree Agree - Governor M N BN21 1UV Donald Handley The Haven CE/Methodist Primary School - Consultation Comments Board - 27 April 2011

1 Kitchen: Noise level in hall high, acoustic pyramid ceiling. Bigger office and changing rooms Upgraded extractor fans (overheating) 2 Is it possible to build the 2 extensions on top of another? Therefore saving space for playground/field 3 Plan building schedule so that noisy works only take place during holidays, not term time Keep building noise level down please 4 Caretaker losing corridor cupboard - paper store (bulky boxes) Caretakers needs a sink away from his workbench/working space 4 Parent council meeting fortnightly in the evenings for input into what's happening/safety/schedule etc 5 Regular updates sent out/emailed - really helpful to keep people informed and stop rumors 6 I'm hoping that you will not use Wade Close for access. Thank you, I'm glad that you feel the same 7 Glad to hear that Wade Close is not going to be used for access for building. The plans look good. 8 Another look at the main entrance car/lorry park/bike park use - to increase parking if possible

Caretaker needs a brick built "shed" to house the 4 cleaning trolleys, floor machines, vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, toilet rolls, hand 9 towels, ladders, chemicals etc. It could also incorporate a work bench for "fix it" jobs and tools, maybe also store a scaffold tower. Could urinals not be positioned under the window sills (for obvious reasons).