BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Full Planning Application - Volume 2 Supporting Statement - Planning Application

March 2007

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:10 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet3 3 4.0 SubjectSpecificIssues(SJT) oftheSite 3.0 PlanningHistory Areas 2.0 SiteandSurrounding 1.0 Introduction Statement–PlanningApplication Supporting Contents 4.20 4.19 ChemicalandFuel Storage 4.18 Water Drainage 4.17 Surface 4.16 Tree Planting 4.15 Protection ofNestingBirds 4.14 LandscapeMaintenance 4.13 LandscapingandGroundsManagement 4.12 Fencing 4.11` MaterialsApproval 4.10 4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 2.2 2.1 1.2 1.1 Proximity toIndustrialProperties Foul Water Drainage Phasing Security andVandalism Light Pollution Noise, Dust,AirQualityduringconstruction Open SpaceandPlayAreas Visual Impact Management ofNoise Acoustics Ecology andAccess Transport Situation &Surroundings Description oftheSite Building SchoolsfortheFuture Scope ofdevelopment 6.0 Appendix–Pleaserefertoseparatedocument 5.0 PlanningPolicy 5.1 Planning Policy Statement 07/03/2007 13:11:10 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet4 4

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:10 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet5 5 1.0 Introduction

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:10 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet7 7 provision),Burnley · SchoolI–TheRose School(BESD Campus),Burnley (Burnley SchoolsSixthForm · SchoolH–Burnley · SchoolG–Pendle Vale College,Pendle College,Pendle · SchoolF–MarsdenHeightsCommunity Burnley · SchoolE–BlessedTrinity RC College, College,Burnley · SchoolD–SirJohnThursbyCommunity · SchoolC–UnityCollege,Burnley Rossendale Road, Burnley · SchoolB–HameldonCommunityCollege, follows: College,Burnley · SchoolA–Shuttleworth as are which names their with with I identified to are A schools letters the proposed The nine schools. by replaced new be to close eventually will and Pendle of Burnley the part in schools secondary the in All education County. the school secondary of provision the Council’s transform the in element will which programme, (BSF) Future the for essential Schools Building an is application The College. Community Thursby John Sir existing the of site the for centre on place constructed (GLD) difficulties learning generic 90 with pupils a (RS), High Community Ridgewood and sixteen to eleven aged pupils for school pupil 1050 a D) building of the Sir John Thursby Community for College(SJT) (School Council County Lancashire to planning submitted full application a of support in prepared been has report This

industriallandscape. · Asitethatisavisualamenitywithinthe parking;and specialschoolhardplay, AWP, andvehicle · Securityfencingaroundmainschoolbuilding, · Segregatedcycle/pedestrianaccess; forbuses,specialschoolmini-buses; · Vehicle parkingandmanoeuvringareas · Biodiversityteachingareas; courts; · Improvedexistinggrasspitchesandnewtennis/games andballstopfencing; Pitch(AWP) withfloodlighting · OneAllWeather Sports · Facilities forcommunityuse; withfloodlightingandballstopfencing; Pitch(AWP) · OneAllWeather Sports · Facilities forcommunityuse; · 90placecentreforpupilswithGLD. key following · 1050placeschoolbuilding; the com comprising and SJT/ education existing an elements: resource provide the would munity occupy and site would RW development The 1.1 Scopeofdevelopment -

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:10 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet9 9 in February 2005. in February capital grant for the initial project, was agreed by the Treasury envelope, securing£240mPFIcreditsand£20m facilitiesinWave 1ofBSF.ancillary Theidentified funding with schools new nine deliver to (DfES) Skills and Education for County CouncilhassecuredfundingfromtheDepartment single projectphasedoverathreeyearperiodandthe of Pendle areseenasa Education (LEP). Partnership The visions for Burnley and part known astheLocal strategic partnership withtheprivate sector asa partnership Initiative (PFI);thismeanstheCountyCouncilwillworkin funded throughuseofaPrivate Finance The developmentofnewschoolsistobe encouragecommunitycohesion. · To inclusion andthereby promoteandsupport · Toand opportunities; enhancelearning · To raisepupilattainmentandachievement; gramme: are three key aims, which also form the objectives for the pro strategies and vision BSF Lancashire’s Underpinning Pendle. of part and Burnley within schools redeveloping on focusing 12 the authorities listedin“Wave 1”andis of one is it authority, pathfinder a not is Lancashire provide lessonsforthosewhofollow. Although identified whowilltakethefirststepsand finder authoritieshavebeen path of number a initiative the deliver to order In provision. achieving astepchangeinthequalityofeducational withaviewto significant educationalreform significant investmentinbuildingsandICTwith The initiativeseekstobringtogether in BSFwas£2.2billion2005–06. local people outside of school hours. Government investment facilities withintheseschoolswillalsobeavailableto standard.The facilities of21stCentury and children age young peoplehaveaccessto secondary all that ensure and education ofsecondary atransformation support overa10–15yearperiod.BSFseeksto in initiative Government aimed school to secondary renew every Building Schools for the Future (BSF) is the name given to the - - schools andtherespectiveschoolcatchmentareas. new the of location the show that 2 and 1 figures see Please school sites. seconda new the of one on school special new a Co-locate schools;and newsecondary forall · Introducenewadmissionarrangements unitsateachschool; · Providesupport learning · Buildtwonew11–16schools; Schools; · CloseMansfield,Edge-EndandWalton High In Pendle itisproposedto: oftheproposednewschools. · Co-locatespecialschoolprovisionwithone and · Introducenewadmissionarrangements; · Makeallthenewschoolsmixedschools; unitsateachschool · Providesupport learning placeexistingschoolsixthforms; centretore · Buildanewseparatesixthform fivenew11–16schools; schools,building · Replace theeightsecondary In Burnley, itisproposedto: 1.2 BuildingSchoolsfortheFuture 07/03/2007 13:11:10 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet10 10

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:10 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet11 11 2.0 Site and Surrounding Areas SiteandSurrounding 07/03/2007 13:11:10 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet12 12

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:10 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet13 13 school buildings. and an existing pond / habitat exists to the east of the existing west to east from fall significantly levels land The site. the of north the towards Avenue, Eastern from is access vehicular The site has a narrow frontage on Eastern Avenue, the existing and associatedplayingfields. School High Walshaw existing the of site the on constructed pupils withGLD.Theproposeddevelopmentwouldbe schoolfor place 90 a incorporating school secondary place 1050 new a for application planning full a is application The 2.1 DescriptionoftheSite

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:10 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet15 15 vacant. the landiscurrently pitches), sports the to (adjacent site the of side east the On Avenue.Eastern of side opposite the on west the to site the bound properties mixture of bungalows terraced and two-storey semi-detached a by characterised properties, Residential forecourt. petrol / To the south of the site along Eastern Avenue, there is a garage industrial Estate. by surrounding industrial of buildings forming the part Heasondford entirely Industrial by south and east almost north, the to bounded being development is site The 2.2 SituationandSurroundings

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:11 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet17 17 3.0 Planning History oftheSite PlanningHistory 07/03/2007 13:11:11 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet18 18

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:11 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet19 19 Decision Date:07/09/2000 Decision Description:Granted LeslieBlakey Case Officer: Proposed Development:Conversion offlatrooftopitchroof. Directorate Applicant: EducationandCulturalServices Date Submitted:28/06/2000 APP/2000/0276 Application Number: Decision Date:11/03/2002 Decision Description:Granted CathyRyderCase Officer: Proposed Development:Conversion offlatrooftopitch Applicant: DirectorofEducationandCultural Date Submitted:28.01.2002 APP/2002/0040 Application Number: Decision Date:01/10/2002 Decision Description:Granted LeslieBlakey Case Officer: drama studio. provide to unit re-locatable one and space laboratory ditional Twoad Development: provide Proposed to units re-locatable Applicant: EducationandCulturalServices Date Submitted:13/08/2002 APP/2002/0434 Application Number: Decision Date:06/09/2005 Decision Description:Granted PaulCase Officer: Skinner house tocreateawithdrawalunit. caretakers vacant of use of Change Development: Proposed Date Submitted:20/07/2005 NOT/2005/0678 Application Number: Decision Date:15/02/2006 Decision Description:Granted LeslieBlakey Case Officer: fice unitswithassociatedlandscaping. Proposed Development: Provision of 5 temporary teaching/of County Council Applicant: Director for Children and Young People, Lancashire Date Submitted:26/01/2006 NOT/2006/0050 Application Number: - - 3.0 Planning History oftheSite PlanningHistory 07/03/2007 13:11:11 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet20 20

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:11 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet21 21 4.0 SubjectSpecificIssues 07/03/2007 13:11:11 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet22 22

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:11 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet23 23 o eue pes n cnlcs ih pedestrians. with conflicts are and Road measures Thursby speeds addition and reduce Avenue In to Leamington school. on the proposed to junctions at and adjacent crossing Avenue Eastern Additional on provided are site. school facilities the the within to pedestrian/cycleway segregated a and improvements Avenue Eastern on facilities cycle infrastructure include main The significant decreaseinthenumberofbustrips. fairly a with increasing be also would trips cycling and car transport, Needs Education Special Street. RoadMelville and Briercliffe Avenue, Eastern Eastern along stops of bus side the and west Avenue the to areas residential the from site school the approaching majority the with site this by erated There will be a big increase in the number of walking trips gen page. following the on Table1 in shown is measures mitigation ed suggest the and identified problems main the of summary A school. the to roads these through pupils of movements the with conflicts create Road Thursby and Avenue Leamington on rat-running, including movements, vehicle High junction. Road Thursby Avenue/ Eastern atthe vehicles with conflicts on facilities crossing by compounded is This site. school pedestrian Avenuethe near Eastern of lack current a include assessment transport the by identified issues principal The Principal Issues andNelson. of Burnley,and eastofBrierfield south andtothe centre the of east and north the to located is area catchment large comparatively rural area to the east of the school site. The residential areas to the and north west of the school. There the is from a travel to expected pupils of majority the with ment, place. The school is located to the west of its proposed catch its in constructed school new a and demolished, be to is site Avenue in Burnley. The existing school currently located at this The proposed site for School D is located to the east of Eastern more further Existing Situation a For 2006) of of behalf Council. (April See appendix findings on Limited Assessment County the detailed information please refer to the Group Transport Assessment. Transport Halcrow on Lancashire by – out based carried 3 is phase section This andAccess Transport - - - highway network. way, sustainable and without anysignificantimpactonthesurrounding safe a in travel to visitors and pupils impacts,willencouragestaff, awareness oftransport by developmentofaschoolTravel Plan,whichwillpromote facilitated measures softer of adopted the Tablewith along 1, measuresidentifiedby The provisionoftheinfrastructure Conclusion Pedestrian refugesonBriercliffe. Increased pedestrianactivityfrombusstops. table. Thursby Road.Reconfiguration ofparkingandraisedjunction Conflicts betweenvehiclesandpedestrianson Chicanes. Speeding trafficonLeamingtonAvenue. Provision ofcyclelanes. Avenue.Lack ofcyclefacilitiesonEastern additional crossingfacilitiesattheWillowHilljunction. Avenueentrance andThursbyRoad onEastern plus Toucan Crossingandraisedjunctionsattheschool Poor Avenue. crossingfacilitiesonEastern Main problemsidentifiedMitigationmeasures issuesand Table oftransport 1–Summary suggestedmitigationmeasures

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:11 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet25 25 soits n 05 i nt eet h peec o bats, & of presence Crook the S detect not Cameron did by 2005 in undertaken Associates visit site initial An Bats site surveys. I Phase on or the in detriment interest collated data the no conservation strengthen to that and nature ensure any to to 2007 harmoccurs in out carried will below be detailed recorded’. as surveys further 2005, in undertaken were surveys the as However, birds. breeding were for potential the of exception the with 2005) (June Crook S Cameron by species the proposed development area during the conducted surveys within highlighted were records no fauna, protected Regards plant otherwise or uncommon No important Britain. of most and throughout Lancashire East in widespread and was common are relatively area survey the ) within recorded flora and communities appendix surveys (see the of conducted by results Cameron S The Crook highlighted that survey 2005. ‘the vegetation July in submitted report habitat I previously carried out by Phase Cameron S Crook and Associates A and a Ecology be followed. will Guidelines Mitigation Bat Nature English and Guidelines ate survey conditions. Survey methodology as outlined in BCT out at the appropriate time of year within carried the appropri be will detail sufficient of surveys detailed that proposed is it bats, for site this on place taken have surveys detailed no As again byalicencedbatworkerpriortofelling. checked be these that recommended is it felled or lopped be to are trees any pathway.If foraging or flight a as utilised be may they though bats roosting for potential providing as fied identi were trees no this of result a As 21/02/07. the on out An initial risk assessment of the trees on site was also carried mid March2007. by available be will and together put being of process the in is effort survey recommended and report scoping A impact. gain anideaoftheexistingbatpopulationandscale to requirements survey future of extent the inform to used be will and scheme the from bats on effects possible the identify bat worker on the 21/02/07. This initial visit was carried out to A scoping visit by was a undertaken Capita Symonds licensed bats. for the potential its 2005 determine in to re-surveyed conducted be will were site surveys these as however - - great crested newts will take place without a Defra licence). Defra a without place take will newts crested great of granting the and Defra development licences England (no works which could impact on Natural subject with be consultation would is to proposals populations mitigation newt all crested then great envisaged resident to impacts If favourable a in status. maintained conservation are populations great resident newt that crested ensure design to and produced be method will newts statements mitigation crested appropriate great if recorded, and are complete is survey the Once rent greatcrestednewtpopulation. cur the Mitigation of extent the determine will Newt This (2001). Guidelines’ Crested ‘Great publication the Nature in English presented as methodologies survey following 2007 May mid – April mid between out carried be will surveys The site boundary. waterbodieswithin500mofthesiteboundary.the of 500m within bodies water all include to 2007 in re-surveyed be will site the 2005 in conducted were surveys the boundary.As site the of 250m within located body water a within species this of presence the highlighted This 2005. in Associates & Crook S Cameron by undertaken was newts crested great of presence/absence the determine to survey A Great CrestedNewts without aDefralicence). statement. these licences (no works which could impact on bats will take place development Defra consultation method of granting the to and bats, England subject Natural with mitigation be would proposals for a mitigation All to potential subject the be will with development provi the to lost be to are or trees any If buildings. appropriate, bat dedicated of sion if roosting buildings new alternative the designing in by facilities provided be could This mitigation designs would that include proposed compensation would for is the It loss that of bats. any times roosts. on impact at the minimise scheduled are conservation works favourable that and a status in bat maintained resident are that ensure populations to produced be statementwould if and gathered design been and method mitigation a has site, on discovered are bats survey the from data the Once colony). by amaternity/nursery used are buildings any if (i.e. used are buildings the how and populations their present, are species bat which determine to months summer the during out carried surveys activity and dawn) (at surveys roost to return surveys, emergence ings, build the of inspections internal involve will surveys Further - - - f t n tm drn st cerne cntuto or informed. ecologist birds the construction and stop will breeding area clearance, that in school, works all found, site are existing during the of time decommissioning any at If site fledged. during in removed their removal. have be to young needs works to prior birds nesting of free scrub declared be will these clearance, that the or trees then felt until any If is stop reduced it will If be area that cannot birds. pollution breeding disturbance and disturbance upon noise impacting reduce to area nesting breeding of presence the around placed be will zone exclusion an detected, is birds the If inclusive). July 31st – March (1st season breeding bird the within scheduled birds are breeding works of if presence the for made be will site the of check Prior to works commencing onsite, a pre-construction Breeding Birds

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:11 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet27 27 4.3 Acoustics 4.4 ManagementofNoise Please refertoDesignandAcessStatement Visual Impact planning andlayoutdesignstageofeachschool. the in implemented and areas sensitive noise identifying by achieved been has This schools. the to areas sensitive noise other and residential nearby to given been has Consideration &discos). fields, musicrooms,schoolconcerts noise from activities within schools (e.g. playgrounds, playing limit to obligation the recognise Council County Lancashire Management ofNoise requirements maynotbeachievable. BB93 stringent,certain considered tobeparticularly are that circumstances in schools, refurbished and build new requirements willconflictwithotherdesignobjectivesfor development. Insomecircumstances,BB93design will beincorporatedintothegeneralbuildingdesign strategy BB93 acoustic an possible where school, each For E. Requirement E4ofTheBuildingRegulations Part achieved inordertodemonstratecompliancewith be to are that standards performance acoustic the contains BB93 of 1 Section buildings. school standard new for constructional acoustics for the is (BB93) 93 Bulletin Building Acoustics

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:12 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet29 29 4.6 OpenSpaceandPlayAreas 4.7 Noise,Dust,AirQualityduringconstruction ol nt ae n avre mat n h nearest the on impact lighting and adverse limited submitted is any the Avenue. Eastern of side opposite the on properties residential spillage have of the light not rear any and would the that to show buildings located proposals is school pitch main weather all The Light Pollution premises, could be attached to any industrial to grant proximity its of recognising development planning particular permission. such conditions to this Appropriate occurrences. and proportionate avoid or limit to in built be can controls quality, air or dust noise, from impacts adverse any minimise to order In a 2 as of Noise, Dust,AirduringConstructuion used periods. summer provision and the in winter track allow athletics the and pitch will during cricket pitches which football pitches will and Area grass Games Use Multi a facility, and weather all size full a school which will also be used for open play provision. This includes pitches sport of number mainstream a encompasses site the of rear The materials. landscape the soft the and both hard of by variety a ways of and consist of variety a in GLD used be to intended is play space This school. the of part GLD the towards situated courtyard internal equipment. an outdoor contains footprint, play building the Within fixed include GLD and use different multi learning support and open will landscaping spaces play, These support soft surfaces. and textured hard of to consisting treatments different of variety a include will and space enclosed an be the and entrance will This Hall. GLD Sports the to building the around the wraps space of frontage the to located area play separate a include will school the of element GLD The These spaces will also school. give provision mainstream for seating the and for within outdoor learning. spaces groups age 3 different into treatments landscape by divided playground be This will surfacing. hard of consisting playground large a includes school mainstream layout. the of (east) site rear Tothe the within designed are play for areas Specific Open SpaceandPlayAreas 4.8 LightPollution

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:12 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet31 31 4.9 thephase1site. commodatetheparkingbeing lostbythedevelopmentof provisiononthephase2areatotemporarily ac turning carparkand3pointbus · Provisionally createatemporary · Re-locate theaccessgateadjacentexistingbuilding. fromtheschoolpremises. site hoardingtoseparatetheconstruction · Erecttemporary newsitetoadjacenttheexistingaccessroad. diversions fromunderthe outgasandwaterservice · Carry footpath. access forusebythepupilsinabsenceofcurrent footpathadjacenttotheexisting road · Installatemporary Avenue. entranceoffEastern · Createaconstruction area. · Installhoardingaroundtheconstruction the of out containers EXTZ-DSP-900-001. metal & cabins areaandrelocateasperDrawingCB-LA-JT- construction mobile Move year. · school 2007-2008 school in the the works of to following commencement disruption the during minimise out to carry 2007 to July/August intention the is for It 2007 July in commence to completion inSeptember2007. Due Works Enabling Wheel wash detail Information. Supporting in Planning Volume- 2 Volume 2 in Programme – Planning Supporting Information. Construction School Ridgewood & College CB-LA-JT-EXTZ-DSP-900-001.Thursby John Sir no: Drawing Logistics Site Comments tobereadinconjunctionwith: Sequencing andPhasingstrategy links Construction School Ridgewood & college Thursby John Sir that system Phasing intercom gate secured an a with into theschool. by hours peak controlled off during secured Gates will be positioned at appropriate entrance / exit 2.4 points. metre fencing Site including internal fencing to secure rear areas. Security andVandalism SecurityandVandalism 4.10 Phasing samples canbesubmittedfor approval. drawings. Prior to commencement of the works to the building submitted the on specified are materials facing external The Materials Approval September 2011onwards. provision sports will follow grass 12 months later the providing availability whilst from year academic 2011 – 2010 the of commencement the for available be will pitch weather all The this phase. scaping in the phase 2 area is intended to be completed during land external the of Commencement this. accommodate to positioned been has and 2 & 1 phases for location same the in remain will accommodation project the that intended is It infra removed. and structure premises school existing the on commence will works demolition school, old the decanting of completion On Phase 2September2009August2011 2009 -2010academicyear. school existing of the the decanted into the new school 2 weeks prior to the start with with above line to in referred programme commence the then will works construction The services. project accommodationalongwiththetemporary the and wash wheel the installing involve will woks initial The totheoperationofschool. without disruption road access existing the to modifications facilitate to 2009 to in include September a 2008 late and start term September intended is and 2007 September mid in commences 1 Phase Phase 1September2007to2009 September 2011onwards. provision sports will follow grass 12 months later the providing availability whilst from year academic 2011 – 2010 the of commencement the for available be will pitch weather all The be to intended completed duringthisphase. is will area 2 phase the the accommodation in of landscaping Commencement external project this. accommodate the to positioned been has that and 2 & 1 phases for location same the intended in remain is It infra removed. and structure premises school existing the on commence will 4.11 MaterialsApproval - - - 07/03/2007 13:11:12 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet32 32

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:12 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet33 33 fence. boundary the to building the of well corners the connecting parts to by enclosure Due additional create internal will and minimised is fencing areas. within internal rear of amount the building the new installed the of secure layout positioned to be site the also of will Fencing school. the into links that gate system intercom secured an by a controlled with hours peak off during secured be will site The will points. entrances/exit Gates appropriate at positioned private replace. be or retain to owners adjoin land adjacent and LendLease Bovis fences from sought be will agreement Where condition, plan). details boundaries and fencing the the existing attached fences are the considered to (reference be per of a as good enclosure fence high boundary 2.4M a provide will site the around fencing The Fencing 4.12 Fencing rud mitnne il e are ot ne the under out development ofthescheme. carried design the in engaged been be have who VLL of management will maintenance Grounds provide boundaries, colonization. weed and and parking litter of trapping car amount the reduce areas e.g. internal to size manageable gateways a to designed are beds play Shrub specific frontage. to around around colour seasonal enclosure screening create to site the of provide parts appropriate to introduced are planting Areas of ornamental planting which will consist of hardy shrub 4.16. section in further described is planting tree specific of design The bio-diversity. and habitat wildlife encourage to aim will highlighted in the assessment and introduce new species that proposed as species existing incorporate to designed is planning native the Assessment, Ecological 1 Stage initial the in Whilst no flora and habitats of significant value were recorded environment. external practical and functional a ensuring where yet building school features the of character landscape the site enhancing possible, existing the respecting within by appropriately context designed is landscape The Landscaping andGroundsManagement 4.13 LandscapingandGroundsManagement design maintenance further development. during detailed VLL with the developed required be on will the work strategy layout for accessible Further be design provid to maintained. areas is all the access enable to maintenance ed VLL, necessary that with ensures consultation Through quality of the landscape is sustained over the life of the scheme. correct landscape maintenance methods are applied so specific that the the a ensuring regime maintenance incorporate landscape appropriate and will zone Each its to content. specific area landscape that zones into divided be will site The Landscape Maintenance

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:12 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet35 35 4.15 Protection ofNestingBirds– timing oftreeandhedgeremoval otx wt eitn tes n ie .. iia species. similar i.e. site in on designed trees is existing this with and context replacement tree that dem Tree which onstrates produced been Amenity has plan by planting within A completed contained Ltd. Care Survey are Tree site the supporting within the trees the of Details number of mature Willow trees within the site boundary The works frontage. around the Avenue. frontage will Eastern also along require obstacles the any removal of of a free are that splays vision necessary with users site the provide and carriageway existing the improving also site, the into carriageway new the along form located to removed be trees to proposed are highway which Avenue Eastern of and number a carriageway indicates Clearance Tree new Plan attached The with site. the of conflict into position works in footpath the is where - trees boundary existing site works. the Outside/on footpath and · works park car specific car new works, of or pitches, riageway areas sports e.g. footprint, provision exist ground building development school of proposed new the position the with where conflict including - in are boundary trees site ing the Within · the for removal oftreesare: reasons The boundary. site the outside and within (reference the plan) which proposes trees to be removed both Plan Protection and TreeClearance attached the per as trees scrub planting. The proposal however includes the removal of woodland/ further with site the within contained woodland of where possible removal and the landscape aims tree to develop the minimise one small area to attempted has design The Tree Planting Trees willnotberemovedfromMarchtoJulyinclusively. Protection ofNestingBirds-Timingtree&hedgeremoval - - - ytm wl icroae otx it eaain eie to devices separation improvethequalityofdischarge. silt vortex incorporate will systems proposed The However, systems. drainage similar land land routed existing in be to will collected These be systems. drain will filter areas drainage permeable from off Run tanks forreuse. recovery water rain via harvested be will roofs from off Run contamination. of risk at areas paved to provided be will separators silt and alarms level high incorporating separators Oil bypass Type2 conditions. current aggravate not will development the from off run the that firm con must which consent drainage land a require will EA The proposals. attenuation willneedtobeincorporatedwithinthedesign development willgeneratehigherratesofflowandtherefore Ha. Itisconsideredthatthe 9l/s/ as EA the with agreed been have rates runoff greenfield regime.Whereapplicable no greaterthanthecurrent identified. It is assumed that discharges will be restricted to be been not has school existing the for philosophy drainage The existing. to the similar routed from be water will surface development that proposed anticipated is be to It still is confirmed. drainage water surface existing for route The Water Drainage Surface 4.16 Tree Planting 4.17 Surface Water Drainage Surface - 07/03/2007 13:11:12 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet36 36

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:12 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet37 37 4.18 Foul Water Drainage 4.19 ChemicalandFuel Storage worst aspectsofthesitearehidden areas (kitchen, plant etc) service and hall. sports This the ensures that the are factories), the face (which site, the of sides South and North the On West. and East Faces building the units main,industrials the avoid and this of Tomost the make in thedistance. itself, and to the West where the picturesque hills can be seen site landscaped the within be would development proposed From early site analysis it was clear that the best views for the Proximity toIndustrialProperties such facilitiesberequiredtheymeetthestandards. Appropriate measures will be to undertaken ensure that should Chemical andFuel Storage are no restrictions to foul discharges from the proposed school. Discussions with United Utilities (UU) have confirmed that there existing. the to similar routed be will drainage foul proposed The Avenue. Eastern in system sewerage public existing the with communicate school the from flows that considered is It confirmed. be to still is drainage foul existing for route The Foul Water Drainage 4.20 Proximity toIndustrialProperties 07/03/2007 13:11:12 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet38 38

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:12 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet39 39 5.0 PlanningPolicy 07/03/2007 13:11:12 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet40 40

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:12 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet41 41 for the purpose of any determination to be made under the under made be to determination any of purpose the for plan development the to had be to is regard ‘if that requires Act Purchase Compulsory and Planning the of 38(6) Section consideration. material a also is and stage consultation at presently is Plan’ West ‘North the as submitted known also England West Draft North for The RSS document. adopted the remains and West North the for RSS the became 2003) (March (RPG13) West North the for Guidance Planning planning Regional existing The RSS. the Strategic of preparation the in assist to Act) the of 4 section (under required are Council) (LDF). County (Lancashire authorities frameworks local and development (RSS) strategies spatial regional of development one to unitary plans and minerals waste, local, (RPG), guidance structure, planning regional of system previous the changed (2004) Act Purchase Compulsory and Planning The ning andNoise(September1994). Plan – PPG24 and 2002) (July Recreation and Sport Space, PPG13 – Transport (March 2005), 2001), PPG17 – (August Planning for Open Conservation Geological and Biodiversity – – 2005), Delivering PPS9 Sustainable Development (February The relevant national planning policy is contained within PPS1 siteinasafeandsustainable waythrough: · Staff, pupilsandvisitorswillbe encouragedtotravelthe Catchment area; Burnley West · The proposed site is located centrally within the North hours; · Facilities willbe availabletolocalpeopleoutsideofschool - Grasspitchesandtenniscourts - Floodlitsyntheticpitch facilities,toinclude: · Provision ofsports schoolfacilities; · Provision of21stCentury are features key These summarised below: policy. planning to relationship development’s this considering when relevance of also are policy proper the context. The key features in of the wider BSF vision and document strategy this of placing the facilitate to identified been have development the of features key The LocalPlanadopted3rdApril2006 · Burnley March2005 Plan2001–2016adopted31st · JointLancashireStructure (theRSS) West (RPG13) · Regional PlanningGuidance fortheNorth site the in for plan made development comprises: be The considerations material shall otherwise.’ unless indicate plan determination the with the accordance Acts planning - and ClimateChange(December 2006) Consultation Document - Planning Policy Statement: Planning ofsustainability. ofgooddesignandinterms terms The proposal therefore complies with the aims of PPS1 both in the west. is and residential bungalows approximately some 160 which metres to area surrounding the characterised of by an industrial area to the east context north, and south the to respect a adopts this with scale and development, form of terms in both the appropriate quality high of design the of terms In found withinthedesignandaccessstatement. be can proposed measures the regarding information Further views,windowprivacy, limitedglareandsolarheatgaining. · WindowDesign–designedtomakethebestofexternal lightingwithinthebuildingcanbeminimised. daylighting has been achieved, such that the use of artificial balancebetweensolarheatgainand · Daylight–thecorrect tapsandshowers. meteringofwaterusageandlow-flow oftheschoolsdesignandoperation,examplesinclude willbeakeypart · Water Consumption–waterconservation Ventilation designintrinsicallylinkedtotheheatingsystem. LandF.· Ventilation –latestbuildingregulationsParts of number a incorporates techniquesincludingthefollowing: sustainable construction development proposed The in element key a is and achieving sustainabledevelopment. places adaptable and usable, sustainable attractive, durable ensures design good identifying It that recognised planning. is underlying Government principle core the the as development with planning the the system through on development policies sustainable planning of overarching delivery the out sets PPS1 2005) PPS1 –DeliveringSustainableDevelopment(February National PlanningPolicy encouragecommunitycohesion. · To inclusionandthereby promoteandsupport · Toand opportunities; enhancelearning · To raisepupilattainmentandachievement; BSF VisionandStrategy - Provision ofcycle/pedestrianaccess. such, theproposalcomplieswithPPS9. As appropriate. where measures compensation appropriate with newts crested great and bats of habitats the protect to will ensure that above, adequate mitigation measures are put in outlined place as surveys, relevant the of completion The crested newtpopulation. great current the of extent the determine to 2007 May mid – April between out site carried be the will surveys of Further boundary. metres 250 within located body newts water crested a great within of presence the highlighted survey A the at undertaken produced. be would statement be design and method mitigation will bats. a site, on discovered of are bats if and year of time surveys presence appropriate the detect detailed not did Further, visit site initial An and bio-diversity. habitat wildlife encourage to aim an with species new introduce to existing and assessment the incorporate in highlighted to as species, designed be would and proposed is planting native However, value. significant of habitats or flora no recorded Assessment Ecological 1 stage initial The outweigh thatharm. clearly development the of, benefits for,and need the unless fused where harm to the species or their habitats would result re be should permission and development of effect adverse the from protected Authori are species these Planning that ensure should ties provisions. legislative of range a under protection statutory receive species wildlife system. individual Many planning the through conservation geological and biodiversity of protection on policies planning out sets PPS9 (August 2005) Conservation Geological and Biodiversity – PPS9 ways consistentwithsocialcohesionandinclusion. in change climate of effects the to resilient places shape and development new secure should Authorities Planning (adapta tion). consequences unavoidable the account into and take (mitigation) change climate stabilising and reducing to emissions contribute should planning how out setting by PPS1 supplement to designed is change climate on PPS This 5.1 PlanningPolicy Statement - - - 07/03/2007 13:11:13 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet42 42

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:13 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet43 43 etin ad ylss Of ie mrvmns il e made be will improvements site Off cyclists. and destrians pe both for incorporated be entrance. would footpath central approximately north main A existing situated the of be south the would to metres entrance 4.2 sec The new avoided. be ond, can school RW the of to rear mini-buses the from set-down from accidents for potential the way this In mini-buses. and buses of number high the with both have specific needs and avoiding congestion particularly specific vehicular entrances to bring together two schools that Two vehicular entrances for pedestrians). to the and Avenuesite cycles, are to mini-buses, be Eastern school provided allowing special for from two limited is vehicles (delivery, site cars, emergency, school buses, secondary the to promote Access to essential is development sustainable travelchoices. new of in amount the parking reducing major that recognises are Government The cycling. and walking schools transport, public by accessibility their education that further states maximise to as so located be should and and travel of generators and higher to establishments relates 38 Paragraph (March2001) PPG13 –Transport such measures should be proportionate andreasonable. such measuresshouldbeproportionate any and noise to, exposure limit or of, source the control to It is recognised that a number of measures can be introduced disturbance. development of degree that unacceptable ensure an cause to not does authorities planning of local role the is It noise. generate will infrastructure essential of improvement and construction the for necessary is which development the of much that recognises Government The PPG24 –PlanningandNoise(September1994) provision. sporting The site will be enhanced with improved grass and all weather any to planning applications involving development on playing consideration fields. careful give should Authorities Local will that space occur open and should of avoid loss any erosion the of recreational against function offered and community being the to benefits any weigh should Authorities Local 2002) PPG17 – Planning for Open Space, and Sport Recreation (July points inthevicinityofschool crossing safe and Avenue Eastern on lane cycle a including - - eev fo te cnm, h evrnet n society. and we environment benefits the economy, the the of from sources receive the the ‘capital’: Enhancing environmental required. is Regionquality of life requires the the enhancement of economic, in social and experienced that anenhancementintheoverallqualityoflife states and life of quality the enhancing to relates DP2 Policy cling andfacilitiesonsite. cy and walking safe more promote to improvements site off of range a through accessible more made to is site The use. same the for site school existing an on land developed ously The proposed development represents the re-use of the previ walkingorcycling. accessible bypublictransport, thatwhichis previously-developed land,particularly development, whichprioritisestheuseof their needslocally. Itsetsoutthesequentialapproachto meet to people assist and facilities transport of use efficient make land, of use effective most the make to as so located buildings. This policy states that new development should be Policy DP1relatestoeconomyintheuseoflandand region inordertoachievesustainabledevelopment. spatialanddevelopmentplanningacrossthe inform The coredevelopmentprinciplesshould Core DevelopmentPrinciples other.each support and together advanced be must interests environmental and social physical economic, region’s and The development change. spatial of patterns (2004) sustainable promote to is West RPG the of aim overriding the that North stated is It the for Strategy Spatial Regional such astheplantroomandkitchen. building of side this either do not require on natural ventialation or are placed non-educational / zone. functions buffer neighbours the a Furthermore as the acting landscaped from be will noise This industry. detectable of disturbance. is there site occupiers the and of where north the to placed noise been the has zone Service of The of way amenities by properties the these upon adversely not impact would and properties residential these from Heasondford metres some situated be would building school proposed the the properties of furthermore, and school a The as is site the of use lawful existing residential Avenue. Eastern along site nearest part the of west the the to situated forming with north, Estate south the Industrial to units and industrial by east surrounded is site The - - h cmuiy aiiis en lctd n h site. the on of located provision being the facilities through community promoted the be will promote cohesion turn, work educated in force and economic growth. Social inclusion and community better a to will, leading attainment facilities educational educational Improved for all,isrequired. thatprogress social with states competitiveness and and growth economic inclusion social and competitiveness and Policy DP4 relates to promoting sustainable economic growth statement. access and design are the these within Plan, explored Local and further Plan Structure both within out set policies design design the of with accordance quality in achieved high be will A standards. educational Century school 21st to spacious up school a the bring to provide helps which accommodation to help will development The and respectforitssetting. quality design good demonstrate must development new that states and development new in quality to relates DP3 Policy capital. economic generating An workforce a of educated construction the better in help will capital. turn in which attainment social create to providing educational help increase help will environment learning enhanced will cohesion it incorporating site community the by onto and facilities community opportunities educational well provide will modern, facilities The a facility. provide educational/community designed will development proposed The 5.1 PlanningPolicy Statement - 07/03/2007 13:11:13 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet44 44

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:13 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet45 45 to educationopportunities. social where access of lack areas by exacerbated or fostered those being is exclusion of identification the to given be should Priority development. sustainable of interests the in services, and infrastructure accessible of improvement and development the on priority Local high a that place should considers Authorities and mobility through and inclusion accessibility social urban promoting to relates UR3 Policy community incorporating facility well facilities. modern, educational a provide designed will development proposed The should and communities. education local for necessary for facilities other of provision facilities the promote of provision infrastructure the social varied for allow inclusive should Authorities Planning an Local that stating to relates UR2 Policy most the on focus a challenging issuessuchaseducation. urban with delivering Region of the means within key renaissance the out sets chapter This Delivering anUrbanRenaissance attainment. educational increase help will environment learning enhanced An capital. well- social providing cohesion help community modern, create will to it site the to onto facilities community access incorporating provide will designed educational facilities of a 21st standard. Century By proposal The Burnley andtherefore complieswiththispolicy.Burnley of area urban the within situated is development proposed The generation. re their enhance to concentrated be should where development most area urban principal a as Burnley identifies policy This Policy 2–MainDevelopmentLocations the considerationofpolicyEW5localplan. within below detail in discussed is development of principle The located environment. be built quality high a and accessibility high land, will and buildings of use efficient the achieving to development contribute will and development that for locations states strategic and areas urban principal the in primarily policy This Policy 1–GeneralPolicy Plan–AdoptedMarch2005 Joint LancashireStructure minimum the with plan policyTM15. accordance local and 7 policy plan structure joint in within out set cycle standards covered provided and secure to provision leading Aveneu Eastern from site the accessing proposed is pedestrian/cycleway central A pedestrian andcyclefacilities,includingsecureparking. quality high incorporate development new for schemes and als cling and states that Local Authorities should ensure that propos cy and walking for framework regional a to relates RT7 Policy applicable. plan. the jointstructure be of 7 policy of consideration the within discussed is will aspect This standards minimum only the where is people disabled situation for Parking stating standards. maximum parking incorporate provision should and Authorities policy Planning Local parking that to relates RT6 Policy facilities munities orthelocaleconomyarepoorlyserved. and service in provision, in disparitiesareas which have the greatest need, or where com to spatial access addressing improving to and given be should attention Particular available totheschoolandlocalcommunity. environment excellent an through aspirations these meeting in of trum education provision. The proposed developed will assist spec full the to community the of members all for provision is there that ensure should Authorities Planning Local that states and provision services education and health to Policyrelates L1 West North for Strategy Spatial England Regional Submitted Draft - - - - - 2formini-buses. regularlyneedtovisitspecial schoolstudents;and · 5forspecialistmedical/ health professionalswho · 20forthedropoffzone; · 8forregularnon-schoolbasedstaff; school; · 4 spaces for parking / picking up for 2 mini-buses for each · 7forparking/pickupof2busesorcoaches; Additional operationalparkinglevelsareasfollows: GLD school. a of requirements specific the for cater not do which policies, higher slightly a number of provide car parking spaces than outlined within the to relevant reasonable it making pupils to school. This differing function results in a higher ratio of staff mainstream a to needs different commu requires function its and nity local the for resource important and learning environment enhanced an provides school GLD a roof, one der un school mainstream and GLD a incorporates proposal The classrooms. of number the on solely based be to inappropriate be would It school. the of part GLD the in ratio pupil to staff higher the recognises provision latter staff.This of members 2 each spaces per 1.5 on based school GLD the of part as spaces 55 further a and area activity internal / classroom per space 1 on based school secondary the of part as included be to are spaces 72 of baseline A spaces. disabled be of would 15 which provided, be spaces parking car designated are 152 which of provide be spaces parking 179 that proposed is It should bedemonstratedinthetravelplan. and above out should set standards the to business additional in provided be to necessary spaces operational Further staff. part-time or full more or 30 employing developments developments all on motorcycle space for required each 25 car parking spaces is be required on employing 30 will or more full or car part-time staff and spaces 10 a minimum each of 1 for space parking bicycle 1 of minimum a 1:10, that less not at provided be should parking Mobility area. activity / classroom per space 1 of maximum a include should D1) schools (Use Class and secondary It is identified that primary plans. travel and assessments transport of managed use be the will through parking car of amount and the type and location, developments new all on impaired parking mobility the and for parking motorcycle and cycle secure safe, or standards, minimum least at to provision, that Policystates 7 Policy 7–Parking

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LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:13 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet47 47 existing school buildings on the same site with a unique and unique a with site same the on buildings school existing the of replacement the represents development proposed The presence. be community no have buildings school existing The must features. new appropriate of creation development the or restoration or enhancement that conservation, its to contribute and situated is it which states within type character landscape the to appropriate policy This Policy 20–Lancashire’sLandscape 7 andpolicyTM15ofthelocalplan. accordance with the minimum standards set out within policy development would provide bicycle and motorcycle spaces in covered motorcycle spaces would be provided. The proposed and secure 6 students, for 30 and staff staff for 15 students, for and proposed are spaces bicycle covered and Secure other school facilities and specialism dimension the horticultural/rural of schools use the for interaction college / community allow to and centre sports detached the of use community estimated upon based are Numbers delineated separately spaces. use for community daytime allocated are spaces 8 further A pedestrian andCycleBoulevard linkingittotheroad. Avenuethe design,isdirectlyopposite Eastern withabroad of point focal visual the is which school, the to entrance main The west. the to metres 160 some approximately bungalows residential and south and east north, the to area industrial an quality high a by characterised is which area surrounding the of context the adopts to respect with scale and development form of terms in the both appropriate of design The energy originality; efficiency; movement; sustainable design; landscape drainage and systems; space of and use adaptability materials; traditional local of use suitability; identity; local to account when assessing development proposals: contribution good design and quality. The following criteria will be taken into of be and boundary,character urban the distinctive Bunnley’s within proposed is buildings and land of development where that say to on goes then policy boundary.The urban the Burnley within situated is new site application The all boundary. located urban will Council the the with area, rural a to appropriate that except development, that states Boundary policy Urban This the within Development – GP1 Policy General Policies LocalPlan-Adopted3rdApril2006 Burnley building statement to create ‘a beacon to iconic building the which learning embodies community.’ the aspiration of the vision for the consideration ofPPS1. ability options,thesemeasureshavebeenoutlinedwithin the The proposed development incorporates a number of sustain include energyefficiencymeasures. All newbuildingsshouldreduceenergyconsumptionand andEfficiency GP8 –EnergyConservation be can found withinthedesignandaccessstatement. landscaping to relating details Further GP6. policy with complies therefore proposal the and site the of East corner North the at areas rural and wildlife the in amphitheatre, culminating external the past and building, the of spaces social main the through avenue, landscaped the along runs axis has been created from which the starts site entrance, and An design. the into integrated fully been have site the within landscaping horticultural proposed and wildlife existing The the of setting school buildinginaccordancewithpolicyGP6. the enhancing thus landscaping associated The designoftheproposalincludesahighquality building. a of setting and appearance the to contribution important an make spaces open a incidental and of landscaping setting soft building and appearance the to contribution an important make spaces open incidental and of landscaping soft standard and high a and landscaping to an appropriate spaces scale. It is recognised that hard open incidental should include proposals development new all appropriate, Where GP6 –LandscapingandIncidentalOpenSpaces Disability fully be use accessibletoallmembersofthecommunity. would development Discrimination Act compliant and would provide a community proposed The groups. social and ethnic different and women, children, with parents elderly,the children, difficulties, learning with those impaired, sensory and mobility disabled, the for access provide should development new all that states all’, ‘Accessfor GP5, Policy inclusiveness. the of GP5 –AccessforAll. within sense identity a strong foster a help school and the community, give will This

- be would acceptable. development of principal the such, As facilities. educational Century 21st of provision the representing use, is established site existing the of replacement the rather,represents but site application the on use new a introduce not The would development proposed the School, High Walshaw by occupied uses. currently employment of improvement existing and expansion the permit will Council the that considers and estates industrial major of improvement development wouldbeacceptable. of principal the such, As facilities. educational Century 21st of provision the representing use, established existing the of replacement the rather,represents but site the on use new a introduce not would development proposed the School, High Walshaw by occupied currently is site application The uses. will permit the expansion Council and improvement the of existing that employment considers and estates of industrial improvement major and development to relates EW5/1 Policy map. proposals the within EW5 policy under allocated is Estate and Industrial Heasondford the of part forming buildings industrial by south and east north, the to bounded is site The tates Es Industrial Major of Improvement and Development – EW5 GP9. policy with Economy andWork site comply gate the therefore secured and a would with proposal points hours peak exit controlled by off an intercom system that links / into during the school. The secured entrance appropriate including sides all to internal fencing site to secure the rear areas. bounding Gates fence will be metre positioned at 2.4 a include design the into incorporated be to measures Security parking, car access pointsandpublicopenspaces. stops, bus links, cycle and pedestrian secure surveillance and safe natural create layout, suitable a have space, defensible of and use make lighting, suitable include improved security and crime prevention. Development should to contribute to development new all require will Council The GP9 –SecurityandPlanningOutCrime 5.1 PlanningPolicy Statement - 07/03/2007 13:11:13 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet48 48

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:13 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet49 49 purposes will only be permitted where the proposal is part of part is proposal the where permitted be only will purposes ornon-recreational facilitiesfornon-sporting ancillary pitchesand Proposals tore-developsports permitted. The lossofpublicandprivateplayingpitcheswillnotbe Pitches CF1 –Protection, EnhancementandReplacement ofPlaying Community Facilities cyclists. safe andaccessiblepointsforvehiclespedestrians/ provide to frontage site the at and built be to buildings school during the phase. construction Tree loss is limited to allow the Where possible existing trees are to be retained and protected interests. conservation ronment, amenity, historic,archaeologicalandnature envi to loss significant no is there unless development, from protected be will hedgerows and woodlands trees, Existing E6 –Trees, HedgerowsandWoodlands Environment a ipoeet wl nt rae oa hgwy problems. highway local create high not site will improvements off way with together circulation for and parking proposals site conditions; on living on impact adverse undue any have to not distant sufficiently is facilities its and school the of position way.The positive a in above listed criteria the address to opportunity every take proposals The statement. and facility local important an and learning of centre cellent ex an provide to new opportunity excellent the an provides for schools site school existing the of redevelopment The development ofredundantschoolbuildings. and thereisaclearstrategyforthere-useorre- are included; providers service other develop linkageswith to opportunities amenity; residential on effect detrimental a be not will there created; not are problems parking or traffic local centres; cal enhanced facilities are located in, or adjacent to, district or lo or new including: met are criteria of number a when schools existing of improvement and consolidation enhancement, the for proposals permit will Council the that states policy This CF17 –Provision ofEducational Facilities to theschoolandlocalcommunity. benefit significant of facilities weather all and grass enhanced This proposalincludescomprehensiveprovisionofnewand immediate area. facilities ofatleastequivalentcommunityvaluewithinthe ancillary and pitches improved and new develop to scheme a - - - - and top the preparation ofthescheme. at the in pedestrians account into taken been has bottom the at cars private with transport encouraging sustainable for transportation of modes six of hierarchy a that demonstrate clearly to development requires policy This HierarchywithinDevelopmentProposalsTM4 –Transport school. this at suggested measures physical of complement range to the Travel measures School for the recommendations producing and brief for Plan, a process includes the This to as application guide plan. planning travel outline framework a the included of support in submitted Assessment Transport the TM3, policy with accordance In uses byaTravel generating Plan. should besupported traffic major all that considers policy This TM3 –Travel Plans(TPs) ing trips,isnegligible. surrounding walk in increase significant likely the the given network highway on impact material the that demonstrated has This application. the Assessment of support Transport in submitted a been has TM2, policy with accordance In major as E Assessment. byaTransport Appendix Assessment. besupported within major traffic defined generating uses should be for development supported is all that by considers TM2 Policy a development. Transport site The Assessments (TAs)TM2 –Transport of rear reduce mini-buses. the from and set-down for from congestion accidents for reduce potential is the would and This entrance cars for second one mini-buses. the and vehicles Avenue, delivery be and site Eastern buses the to from entrances vehicular provided two that It proposed site. is School High Walshaw existing the Burnley on constructed the of be would proposal E the as trips additional significant generate Appendix within defined to expected not is site The Local Planasmajordevelopment. within is the defined site The to is site relation The in development. major as and Plan Local Burnley the of E Appendix network. transport road public strategic to relation in located well be cycling, and walking by access good have should uses generating traffic major that states TM1 Policy TM1 –LocationofMajorTraffic GeneratingUses andMovement Transport - approved. be therefore should and terms transport and environmental in acceptable is and policy planning with accords proposal the that demonstrate documents supporting The time. of period considerable a over evenings open of form the in discussion and consultations public to subject been it has proposal The plan. local as and structure the support both within proposed out set policy policies the significant that relevant the and guidance regional and national with accords demonstrates has clearly development report This promoting in the wholecommunity. role by use for facilities important of provision the through cohesion an social serve will Borough development proposed The programme. this of Burnley part as areas catchment and Programme. A new school Council is required or Future the the for south Schools Building east the Burnley to committed are Council County Lancashire Conclusions detail in discussed under theheadingofpolicy7above. been have such as and plan Lancashire Structure Joint the of 7 policy within are out set TM15 as policy same the within out set standards parking car The TM15 –CarParking Standards parking. cycle covered and secure to route be this along guided would Cyclists site. the of south the to situated garage adjacent the with conflict avoid of to designed been these site, sides the into Avenue both Eastern from along centrally and incorporatedAvenue Eastern be would lanes Cycle improved. be will facilities and routes cycle of attractiveness and convenience safety, the that intention Council’s the is It TM7 –CyclingNetwork cyclists. and pedestrians for development the to routes safe example, has identified mitigation measures needed to provide A Transport Assessment TM3. has policy already been by undertaken, which, required for account Plan Travel into the preparing taken when be will policy this of requirements The 5.1 PlanningPolicy Statement 07/03/2007 13:11:14 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood Sir JohnThursby phase2templet50 50

LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood 07/03/2007 13:11:14 Sir JohnThursby phase2templet51 51 Pleaserefertoseparatedocument 6.0 Appendix- 07/03/2007 13:11:14 LANCASHIRE BSF - Sir John Thursby & Ridgewood