KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS

VISION The vision is for the “crea on of a fully inclusive learning and enterprise campus • Public consulta on commenced on 12 February 2015 and ended on 27 March for children and young people of all ages, irrespec ve of any addi onal support 2015. A number of public mee ngs were also held to discuss the proposals with need to serve the and areas.” The key aims of the project are all directly and indirectly aff ected schools to provide; • Cabinet decision 17 June 2015 - Approval to close and co-locate Cumnock and Auchinleck Academies, Greenmill and Barshare Primary Schools and Early • State-of-the-art learning facili es for all ages of children and young people Childhood Centres and Hillside School on to a new Learning and Enterprise • Built in provision for all children with addi onal support needs Campus at the Broomfi eld Playingfi elds • Seamless transi ons for children aged 2-18 years and beyond • Cabinet report of 17 June 2015 referred to the Governance and Scru ny • Purpose-designed facili es for: dining, games, sports and recrea on, informa on Commi ee on 18 June 2015 who had no further views / recommenda ons to communica on technology, drama and the arts make with regards to the proposals • Links to enterprise and further educa on included in the design • Proposals referred to Sco sh Ministers in accordance with the Schools • A leading-edge educa on and enterprise facility to a ract inward investment (Consulta on) () Act 2010. No fi ca on was subsequently received on 7 and popula on August 2015 that Sco sh Ministers were sa sfi ed the proposals did not require • Highest quality working facili es for all staff to be called-in but did recommend that the Council engage fully with local • A showpiece campus designed “for and with our communi es” communi es at each stage in the development proposal process

The delivery of this Vision will result in the co-loca on of the following schools: Accordingly, it is the Council’s posi on that they can now proceed to the design, • Cumnock Academy and Supported Learning Centre construc on and delivery phases, subject to receiving the appropriate planning • Auchinleck Academy approval. • Barshare Primary School, Supported Learning Centre and Early Childhood Centre PROJECT TEAM • Greenmill Primary School and Early Childhood Centre The Project Team instructed on behalf of East Council’s Educa on Services • Hillside School is comprised of: • Sheppard Robson – Architects DECISION MAKING AND PROCESS TO DATE • TGP – Landscape Architects and CDM Lead Designer • Pre-consulta on discussions in November and December 2014 – Involving heads • WSP – Engineering, Ground Condi ons, Environmental and Energy of establishment, parent councils, staff , young people and certain community • Star Developments – Community and Stakeholder Engagement groups • Nathaniel Lichfi eld and Partners - Planning Consultants • Council Cabinet decision 28 January 2015 - Approval to undertake • Robert Po er and Partners - Heritage Consultants statutory consulta on on proposals for the Knockroon Learning and Enterprise • The Learning Crowd - Educa onalists Campus PURPOSE OF THIS EXHIBITION This consulta on was in line with the requirements of the modifi ca ons made This exhibi on serves to present the work undertaken by the Project Team to to the Schools (Consulta on) (Scotland) Act 2010 by the relevant sec ons of the date to communi es and stakeholders. Members of the Project Team and other Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. In accordance with statutory representa ves from East Ayrshire Council are in a endance to answer your requirements, Cabinet agreed to consult on: ques ons.

• The concept of merging Auchinleck Academy and Cumnock Academy and We are seeking your views on the proposals to inform the prepara on of an Supported Learning Centre applica on for planning permission. We would be grateful if you would take the me • The site of the newly merged academy, co-located with a newly merged Primary to complete our short ques onnaire. School, Early Childhood Centre and Supported Learning Centre resul ng from the amalgama on of Greenmill Primary School and Early Childhood Centre Please note, any comments made on these proposals are to the prospec ve applicant and Barshare Primary School, Supported Learning Centre and Early Childhood only and do not cons tute formal representa ons to a planning applica on. When Centre, and a new build Hillside School on the same Broomfi eld site a planning applica on is submi ed there will be an opportunity to make formal representa ons on that applica on to East Ayrshire Council.

INTRODUCTION KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS TO AUCHINLECK

FLOOD PLAIN

PHASING RESTRICTION

POTENTIAL ACCESS LUGAR WATER

TARINGZEAN CASTLE

WATER TREATMENT PITCHES WORKS

ROAD DEPOT

TO RUNNING TRACK VISIONS

TO CUMNOCK

1 Auchinleck Academy PITCHES DUMFRIES HOUSE2 Site bounded by Auchinleck Rd/Auchinleck Burn/Rigg Rd 1 3 Knockroon Housing Site, Auchinleck Rd 4 Woodroad Park RUBGY CLUB 5 Broomfield Playing Fields 6 Cumnock Academy 7 Cumnock Academy/Harperbank 8 Cumnock Academy/Thistle Business Park and Bus Depot 9 Broomfield Playing Fields including Cumnock Academy Site 10 Flushes Playing Field 11 Caponacre Industrial Estate

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PROPOSED SITE EXTENTS

SITE SIZE ADDITIONAL COMMENTARY SITE SIZE ADDITIONAL COMMENTARY ΈHAΉ ΈHAΉ 1 Auchinleck Academy 6.0 - Site small for campus and playing pitches 7 Cumnock Academy/ 12.1 - Harperbank is part of the designed landscape and gardens of Dumfries House and is - Most remote loca on for current Cumnock Academy Catchment Harperbank heavily wooded - Centre of the site is 10-minute walk from Auchinleck town centre NOT PREFERRED – SIGNIFICANT CLEARANCE OF ESTABLISHED WOODLAND REQUIRED. - Site not available now- school would need to close, site be cleared and remediated, addi onal land acquired NOT PREFFERED- SITE SMALL 2 Site bounded by 14.6 - Rural site outside the se lement boundaries 8 Cumnock Academy/ 11.9 - Thistle Business Park and Bus Deport safeguarded for industrial/business use Auchinleck Rd/ - Development here coupled with the allocated housing development to the south would Thistle Business Park - Site would need to be acquired, demolished and remediated before new school could be Auchinleck Bum/ Rigg see the coalescence of Auchinleck and Cumnock and Bus Depot delivered Rd - Centre of the site is 10-minute walk from Auchinleck town centre - Site not available now - Thistle Business Park / Bus Depot in diff ering ownerships - Site not available now - in private ownership NOT PREFERRED – SITE NOT IN COUNCIL OWNERSHIP AND SIGNIFICANT CLEARANCE OF ESTAB- NOT PREFERRED - COALESCENCE LISHED BUSINESS AREA REQUIRED

3 Knockroon Housing 14.2 - Site allocated for housing in Proposed Plan 9 Broomfi eld Playing 17.6 - Exis ng School site and area protected open space – pitches and running track Site, Auchinleck Rd - Centre of the site 15-20 minute walk from Cumnock town centre Fields including - Campus and new synthe c pitches could be accommodated on the site so no loss of - Site not available – in private ownership Cumnock Academy Site community facili es. Although some phasing required with some facili es becoming NOT PREFERRED – ALLOCATED HOUSING SITE available later on site of exis ng school - Centre of the site is 10-minute walk from Cumnock town centre 4 Woodroad Park 17.7 - Site protected open space – park and woodland - Mul ple access points by foot and vehicle possible - Long narrow site heavily wooded to the North and bound by Lugar Water to the South - Site available – in Council ownership - Site would be diffi cult to create the proposed campus PREFERRED SITE – DELIVERABLE WITHOUT LOSS OF COMMUNITY AMENITY - Centre of the site is 10-minute walk from town centre - Single point very narrow access onto Auchinleck Road between the church and bridge. (single carriageway width in part) 10 Flushes Playing Field 17.1 - Site protected open space – park and woodland - Site available - in Council ownership - Remote loca on for current Auchinleck Academy Catchment NOT PREFERRED – ACCESS AND SITE FORM - Long narrow largely wooded site with Glaisnock Water running through it - Site shape would be diffi cult to create the proposed campus on 5 Broomfi eld Playing 11.7 - Site protected open space – pitches and running track - Centre of the site 10-15 minute walk from Cumnock town centre Fields - Site adjacent to exis ng Cumnock Academy site - Site available - in Council ownership - Campus and new synthe c pitches could be accommodated on the site so no loss of NOT PREFERRED – CONSTRAINED BY SHAPE, WATER AND WOODLAND community facili es (although some addi onal space might be needed for running track/ addi onal grass pitch) - Centre of the site 10 minute walk from Cumnock town centre 11 Caponacre Industrial 21.9 - Sites safeguarded for industrial/business use - Mul ple access points by foot and vehicle possible Estate - Remote loca on for current Auchinleck Academy Catchment area - Site available – in Council ownership - Sites would need to be acquired, demolished and remediated before new school could be PREFERRED SITE – POTENTIALLY DELIVERABLE WITHOUT LOSS OF COMMUNITY AMENITY delivered. 6 Cumnock Academy 4.7 - Site small for campus - Centre of the site 15-20 minute walk from Cumnock town centre - Centre of the site is 10-minute walk from Cumnock town centre - Site not available now - in diff ering ownerships - Site not available now – school would need to close, site be cleared and remediated NOT PREFERRED – SITE NOT ENTIRELY IN COUNCIL OWNERSHIP AND SIGNIFICANT CLEARANCE NOT PREFERRED – SITE SMALL ON ITS OWN OF ESTABLISHED BUSINESS AREA REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL SITES CONSIDERED

SITE SELECTION KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS MEETING SPACES ARTS SPORT LANDSCAPE

CONSULTATION TO DATE What you said …… In addi on to the consulta ons held before the design team’s appointment, as described in the introduc on board, the design team have undertaken further workshops and discussions with a wide range of users and interested par es connected with the project. • Importance of safe access to and within the Campus The purpose of these consulta ons has been to take the briefs for the campus further detailed; its internal and external spaces, the facili es it off ers and how they might be used by the schools and community alike. Our ac vi es have included; • Ensure that community and sports provision compliments other facili es in the area WORKSHOPS WITH EDUCATION AND TEACHING STAFF • 10 no. mee ngs held to date covering a broad range of issues from shared, whole-school spaces such as the dining areas through to subject • You want larger space required for performance venue to hold up to 750 and age specifi c areas from the Early Childhood Centre through to Secondary curriculum spaces • 5 no. visits to other school projects with end users and key stakeholders visi ng a range of school types applicable to the Knockroon Learning & Enterprise Campus • You have concern over safety and security of children in the Campus

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION EVENTS • You want improvements to outside space and the walkway along the river s ll available • 6 no. events held in Auchinleck and Cumnock to discuss the types and facil es of spaces available for community use • As the images above (used as part of the sessions) show these can be drawn into 4 main categories; mee ng spaces, facili es for the arts, to the public facili es for sports and external areas • Over 60 people a ended the events drawn from a wide range of community groups including Community Councils, local sports groups and • No loss of sports provision (e.g. sports pitches, running track) arts socie es

ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOPS • Two accessibility workshop events have been held with pan-disablity groups drawn from the local community and the schools • The purpose of these workshops has been to review the scheme and the standards which should be adopted to maximise inclusive access for all What we have done …….... STATUTORY CONSULTATIONS • The design accounts for diff erent access into the site by cars, pedestrians, buses and • The design team have begun ini al discussions with a range of statutory consultees including Sports Scotland, Ayrshire Roads Alliance and bikes. the planning department at East Ayrshire Council • Parking spaces have been designed across the campus for diff erent users and to ensure adequate disability access

• Assembly hall and drama studio will be designed fl exibly to ensure maximum capacity within budget

• A “secure line” has been taken into account in the design, ensuring the safety of children. The Community Café and other public areas will not be behind the secure line

• The walkway is being developed and a new footbridge over the Lugar Water

• The exis ng grass pitches are being replaced by 3G pitches to provide addi onal playability, and there will also be grass pitches. The running track is being replaced

ONGOING CONSULTATION KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS PROS: CONS: • Consolidates all accommoda on into one building, under a single • Requires reloca on of running track onto the south site - with roof phasing issues to consider • Legible split between Secondary - Community - Primary / ASN • Proximity to Terringzean View poten ally an issue func ons • Building as one large mass - may need breaking down • Sports well located to relate to Visions, Rugby Club, facili es south of Lugar water etc. 1 - VILLAGE

OPTION 1 - SPINE AUCHINLECK ITE STRATEGY ROAD

ASN AND ECC ENTRANCES

ASSEMBLY GYM HOLMEHEAD AND DRAMA

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MAIN ENTRANCE

GYM POOL

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L.P.

ADDITIONAL SERVICE ROUTE KITCHEN DINING KLEC LRC

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PRINCIPAL DINING DINING SPACE

L.P. LUGAR PARKING WATER SPORTS TECHNICAL HALL Key:

ASN VISIONS ECC

PITCHES Primary TO CUMNOCK TOWN CENTRE Primary SLC RUGBY Secondary CLUB Secondary SLC SCIENCE

SECONDARY Whole School Spaces ENTRANCE

Admin / Support

Infrastructure

Cores

L.P. Learning Plaza RIVERSIDE CENTRE L.R.C. Learning Resource Centre

RUNNING BUSES & STAGE 1 DESIGN OPTIONS - KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS TRACK PARKING PROS: CONS: • Legible building layout with natural progression from ECC through • Requires reloca on of running track onto the south site - with Primary to Secondary phasing issues to consider • Sports located close to the heart of the building - easily accessible to • Spine models not favoured on school visits AYR ROAD (A70) all and managed from a single community entrance point during out • Greater building perimeter - poor for energy consump on and of hours impact on neighbouring residences • All spaces included under a single roof COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

2 - TAGESPINE 1 DESIGN OPTIONS - KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS

OPTION 2 - CAMPUS AUCHINLECK ITE STRATEGY ROAD

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S.L.C. HOLMEHEAD

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KITCHEN EXTERNAL DINING MUSIC/DRAMA

EXTERNAL PLAY POOL DINING HALLS

KLEC ASSEMBLY

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PRIMARY EXTERNAL DINING

L.P. LUGAR PARKING MAIN ENTRANCE L.P. AND CAFE WATER Key:

ASN GYM RUNNING VISIONS ECC TRACK Primary PITCHES GYM TO CUMNOCK Primary SLC TOWN CENTRE Secondary SPORTS HALL RUGBY Secondary SLC CLUB ACCESS TO PLAYING Whole School Spaces FIELDS

Admin / Support

Infrastructure

Core

L.P. Learning Plaza

RIVERSIDE L.R.C. Learning Resource Centre CENTRE STAGE 1 DESIGN OPTIONS - KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS PITCHES BUSES & PARKING PROS: CONS: • Use of mul ple buildings will help to create a more sporadic campus • External circula on required between buildings - not ideal in type feel to the development inclement weather

AYR ROAD • Allows reten on of running track in its current loca on • Large building footprint would limit the amount of external play (A70) • Scheme maintains generally open views across the playing fi elds space available adjacent to the building from access points • Challenge to create private external play as courtyards are overlooked by mul ple users COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

3 - TAGECAMPUS 1 DESIGN OPTIONS - KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS

SERVICE ROUTE OPTION 4 - FORUM AUCHINLECK SITE STRATEGY ROAD

MAIN ENTRANCE HOLMEHEAD L.R.C.

HOME EC. KITCHEN

POOL DINING TECHNICAL L.P.

S.L.C

L.P. SCIENCE

L.P. WWTW KLEC

DANCE STUDIO LUGAR PARKING ECC & ASN WATER ENTRANCES

Key: SECONDARY GYM APPROACH VISIONS ASN

ECC PITCHES GYM TO CUMNOCK Primary TOWN CENTRE Primary SLC SPORTS HALL RUGBY CLUB Secondary

Secondary SLC

Whole School Spaces

Admin / Support

Infrastructure

Core RIVERSIDE L.P. Learning Plaza CENTRE L.R.C. Learning Resource Centre RUNNING BUSES & TRACK PARKING PROS: CONS: • Consolidates all accommoda on into one building, under a single • Requires reloca on of running track onto the south site- with roof phasing issues to consider AYR ROAD (A70) • Legible split between the schools based on a fi nger block approach • Proximity of sports to main entrance not ideal, possible separate out with central heart of hours entry required • The main building at the centre of the scheme provides a genuine • Building sits close to local residents at Terringzean View COMMUNITY whole school space HOSPITAL

4 - FORUMSTAGE 1 DESIGN OPTIONS - KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS INITIAL DESIGN EXERCISE KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS PROPOSED SITE PLAN

DESIGN STATEMENT

The emerging design for the new Knockroon Learning & Enterprise Campus aims to create a 21st century learning environment which 6 court spaces, the internal sports provision is able to accommodate a wide range of ac vi es. In total the equivalent of 13 courts of responds to, and enhances, its se ng. Incorpora ng a total internal target fl oor area of 22,000sqm the proposal sits within a total site accommoda on are proposed supported by a range of changing rooms. area of 17.4 hectares. The remaining three blocks contain from West to East respec vely; The proposals locate the building broadly in the centre of the upper plateau of the northern site. Following the dis nc ve tree lined • The core ECC, ASN and Primary School spaces embankment that bisects the land north of Lugar Water, the building is set away from adjacent residences and aims to maintain the • The Whole School spaces eg. dining, assembly and facili es for the arts parkland appearance of the site when viewed from major approaches. Indeed, it is the inten on of the proposal to maintain the natural • The principal Secondary School areas beauty of the site, where possible trees are being retained and supplemented with new plan ng. Each block typically contains a range of cellular teaching spaces arranged around a central volume. These central areas provide a vibrant Ar fi cial sports surfaces providing compe on sized rugby and football pitches together with a new running track are located on the internal environment and accommodate a range of spaces including Learning Plaza’s and breakout areas to support a range of ac vi es lower plateau of the northern site providing enhanced sports facili es for school and community use. A new wetland biodiversity area and modern methods of learning in line with EAC’s brief. Viewed and experienced across mul ple levels of the building the central will be provided to the west adjacent to an enhanced river-side walkway. External sports facili es will be further complimented by grass volumes also contain key gateway spaces and provide opportuni es for showcasing school life and hos ng events. rugby and football pitches which will be formed south of the river, alongside the exis ng all weather pitch which will be retained and repaired. Ranging in height from two to three storeys the building’s external form consciously responds to the neighbouring locale. Familiar elements, including pitched roofs will be used to help breakdown the proposal’s appearance and ensure it sits comfortably within the The exis ng Cumnock Academy site will also be used as one of two main areas for parking, including the majority of bus movements to largely residen al context. Local details, such as an ac ve roofscapes, punched window opening, broken eaves lines and dormers will be the site. Further parking areas, including staff spaces are to be located on the exis ng Underwood Road Depot. A dedicated drop-off for re-interpreted in a contemporary manner to create an architecture that responds to its context while maintaining a contemporary and the ASN facili es, together with taxi and accessible spaces will be provided close to building entrances. Publically accessible pedestrian elegant appearance. routes through the site including north-south and riverside walkways will be maintained. The external materials for the scheme are s ll under considera on. It is intended that the building’s pale e, like it’s form, will respond to The building’s form is divided into four linked blocks containing a range of school func ons. The southernmost block, located close to the local context and common materials found across East Ayrshire. These will be combined, where appropriate, with modern materials Visions and the external pitches, provides a signifi cant amount of internal sports spaces. Ranging from 1 (badminton) court through to including feature glazing to maximise views southwards, over external play spaces and towards the river corridor.

DEVELOPED OPTION KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS Flexi Project Space

E3 – E3 - Art Learning Plaza E2 – Science

E1 - English Art Terrace E2 – Super Lab

SECOND FLOOR

Flexi Project Space

E4 – Home Economics

Terraces

E2 – Maths E1 - Humanities

LRC Dining

Terraces

FIRST FLOOR

E3 - Music ECC E1 - MFL POOL ENT. MAIN & ASN ENT. PRIMARY Assembly ENT. ENT.

E2 - Design E3 - Drama SECONDARY PUPIL ENT.

COMMUNITY E2 - Tech PUPIL ENT. ENT.

External Dining PRIMARY SECONDARY PUPIL ENT. PUPIL ENT.

GROUND FLOOR INTERNAL LAYOUTS KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS CENTRAL SECONDARY SCHOOL SPACE

PRIMARY LEARNING PLAZA SHARED ASSEMBLY HALL & DRAMA STUDIO

EMERGING INTERIORS KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS SITE SECTIONS

ENTRANCE APPROACH

Farm Steading, Pinwherry, South Ayrshire Woollen Mill, Waterside, Fenwick, East Ayrshire FARM STEADING, PINWHERRY, SOUTH AYRSHIRE WOOLLEN MILL, WATERSIDE, FENWICK, EAST AYRSHIRE

GIFFEN MILL, BEITH,Giffen NORTH Mill, AYRSHIRE Beith, North Ayrshire OCHILTREEOchiltree MILL, Mill, EAST East AYRSHIRE Ayrshire

BUILDING WITH PEND OPENING, SOUTH AYRSHIRE AIKENHEAD MILL, KIRKMICHAEL, EAST AYRSHIRE Building with Pend Opening, South Ayrshire Aikenhead Mill, Kirkmichael, East Ayrshire A CONTEMPORARY RE-INTERPRETATION OF TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE

EMERGING EXTERIORS KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS PRIMARY EXTERNAL PLAY SPACE

PLANNING ACTIVITIES The Project Team are preparing an applica on for planning permission for the en re Knockroon Learning and Enterprise Campus proposals. The formal planning process comprises a number of statutory processes. Those carried out to date are summarised below;

• Proposal of Applica on No ce (PAN) - Submi ed by East Ayrshire Council’s Educa on Services on 10 September 2015. This included a plan outlining land at Broomfi eld and land at Cumnock Academy • Request for a screening opinion under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regula ons 2013 (EIA) - Made drop off

by East Ayrshire Council’s Educa on Services on 10 September 2015 ASN

• Screening opinion received on 8 October 2015 - Confi rming that EIA was not required ARRIVAL PRIMARY & ASN & • Review of the PAN and EIA Screening Opinion undertaken - Upon appointment of the Project Team EXTERNAL CENTRAL PLAY • Cabinet Decision to relocate Underwood Depot to Caponacre on 20 April 2016 – Thereby freeing up availability of CAR PARK LEARNING ASN Underwood Depot site PRIMARY • Extension of PAN boundary - Decision made to encompass all land adjacent to the site which might be used on a SERVICE ROUTE DINING permanent or temporary basis SECONDARY • Boundary extended to include land on Knockroon, the Underwood Depot and the Former Stagecoach Depot as well as land at key junc ons adjacent to the site which could require upgrading • Second request for a Screening Opinion submi ed by the Project Team on 2nd June 2016 • Replacement Proposal of Applica on No ce submi ed on 8 June PITCHES SPORTS HALL SPORTS

• Second Screening Opinion received on 11 August 2016 confi rming EIA not required VISIONS

Following this public engagement, the comments received will be collated and reviewed. These will inform the fi nal SPORT proposals submi ed to East Ayrshire Council for considera on. RUGBY CLUB

APPLICATION CONTENTS ‘School House’ The planning applica on will comprise a suite of reports and drawings which will be considered by the Councils’ planning offi cers, internal and external consultees and the public prior to a decision being made by elected Members.

These documents will include informa on on: FOOTBALL SPORTS PITCH AWP • Pre-Applica on Consulta on • Masterplan • Building design RUGBY PITCH • Materials CAR PARK • Phasing • Public Realm / Landscaping

• Ligh ng 00 400 • Boundary treatment • Ground condi ons • Energy • Accessibility / Transporta on • Ecology • Drainage / Flooding

SITE STRATEGY

PLANNING APPLICATION KNOCKROON LEARNING & ENTERPRISE CAMPUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE COURTYARD

1. FURTHER CONSULTATION 2. PLANNING SUBMISSION 3. PLANNING APPROVAL 4. CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT AUTUMN / WINTER 2016 JANUARY 2017 (TARGET) SPRING 2017 JUNE 2017

Following September’s consulta on sessions the We are aiming to submit a single planning submission, If the planning applica on is successful, we hope to have Whilst planning is being considered the design team design team will refl ect on the comments received, as described on the previous exhibi on board, to permission to construct the development approved in with EAC and their representa ves will also search for a review with EAC and amend the design where East Ayrshire Council in January 2017. Spring 2017. main contractor to deliver the works. appropriate. We hope to appoint the contractor in June 2017 We will then return for further public exhibi ons following receipt of planning permission. later in the year and ahead of any applica ons for planning approval.

5. START ON SITE 6. MAIN WORKS COMPLETE JULY 2017 AUGUST 2019

Following the contractor we hope to start works on We are aiming for the new campus to be complete in site next summer. August 2019 in me for the new academic year.

Details of any early enabling works and the phasing Due to phasing the works to the south of Lugar Our current programme an cipates submission of a planning applica on in January 2017. Once of the main works are s ll being considered by the Water can only commence once the new building submi ed, there will be a formal period for communi es and stakeholders to comment on the team. These will form part of the informa on we will is complete and the exis ng academy is vacant and applica on and plans and reports which accompany it. bring to the next consulta on sessions. may be demolished. We hope that you fi nd the exhibi on material to be informa ve and would be grateful if you would complete our short ques onnaire. The feedback received will be reported to East Ayrshire Council in their role as planning authority and considered during the determina on of the applica on.

Members of our Project team are on hand to answer any queries you may have.

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