Issue - meetings

Members considered a Full Application, submitted by Sewell Education for external and car park lighting.

Officers updated that part of this Private Finance Initiative (PFI) scheme was seeking retrospective planning permission for the lighting. It was reported that two additional letters of objection had been received from neighbours reiterating previous objections relating to concern regarding the bulk head lights which were on all night, there were too many lights and they felt that no light should escape from the premises.  In answer to questions Officers confirmed that the floodlights were surrounded by streetlights and that they were directed rather than shrouded. 

Representations were received in objection to the application from a neighbour who referred to the lights as excessive, wasteful and intrusive for immediate neighbours.

Representations were received in support of the application from the Architect for the scheme who confirmed that time clocks had been installed which turned the lights in the car park and bollards off at 10pm.

Members questioned the possibility of the caretaker being able to over ride the time clock when necessary or the possibility of removing a number of the bulkhead lights.

RESOLVED:That further consideration of this application be deferred to the next meeting of the Sub-Committee to allow the Officers to obtain further information from the electrical consultant regarding the lighting scheme for the site for incorporation into the report;

REASON:                 To gain additional information to assist Members in reducing the impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents and to give Members full knowledge of the scheme prior to making a decision.