Decision made on bid by Westminster Primary Academy in Blackpool for canopy and fencing
“The works would comprise the erection of a timber and polycarbonate external canopy and erection of 2m high internal fencing”
A Blackpool primary school has been given the green light to construct an external canopy and two metre high mesh fencing.
Westminster Primary Academy, on Westminster Road in North Shore, submitted a planning application to Blackpool Council seeking permission for the scheme.
The proposals were aimed at improving safeguarding at the school, particularly to support its special educational needs (SEND) provision.
Westminster has around 400 pupils on its register and is a member of the Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT).
The application was for a Lawful Development Certificate, which would mean the application would not require planning permission.
Blackpool Council’s Head of Development management said the proposals would come under ‘permitted development’, meaning that in this case the applicant would be able to build, expand, or change the use of a property without submitting a formal planning application.
Accordingly, the application was permitted.
A covering letter, via agents Cassidy & Ashton Group Ltd, stated: “The works would comprise the erection of a timber and polycarbonate external canopy and erection of 2m high internal fencing to support the school’s SEN provision, through enhanced safeguarding.
“It is our position that the proposals would generally fall under permitted development concerning the erection, extension or alteration of a school, college university, prison, or hospital building.
“This covering letter supports a certificate of lawfulness made to Blackpool Borough Council in respect of the development for the erection of internal fencing and a canopy structure to Westminster Primary Academy.
“It is our position that this proposal complies with all criteria needed and accordingly, the Council are requested to approve the certificate as applied for.”