Decision details

Extension of Sandgate SEN school comprising of new educational classrooms, multi-purpose hall with pupil facilities, teaching facilities and external works

Note - Councillor Susanne Long declared a non-pecuniary interest by virtue of the fact that she knew one of the objectors. She confirmed that she was not predetermined and remained in the meeting for discussion and voting on the item.

The Principal Planning Officer confirmed that an email had been received this morning by his colleague Sonia Swift – Planning Officer. The email from Christian Judd, Director – Architects Plus, acting on behalf of the Applicant - Cumbria County Council, requested the Application be deferred to allow additional time to address the Sport England objection.

The Principal Planning Officer put forward the recommendation to defer the Application. Members supported of the motion.

The motion to defer the Application was proposed and seconded and a vote taken and it was:

RESOLVED – That Agenda Item No. 6: Planning Application No. SL/2021/0495 Sandgate School at The Queen Katherine School site, Appleby Road, Kendal; be deferred to a later meeting date.

Note - Following a query raised by Members, the Chairman clarified that the application was a matter for South Lakeland District Council to determine and was not for the attention of Cumbria County Council.