Redevelopment of St. Peter's School

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A decision made to approve and sign the planning application for the redevelopment of the existing St. Peter's School.

Subject:	St Peters School Application for permission to develop land. Demolish existing late 20th century buildings. Retain 19th century granite school, extend to form a new single storey primary school and nursery. Form hard and soft play areas. Minister to sign application form.
Decision Reference:	MD-ESC-2006-0010	Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	Oral	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		L:\Building & Maintenance\Capital\PRIMARY\PPT_CA\DOCS\MST Planning Appication 02.02.06.doc
Written Report – Title:	St Peters School Planning Application	Written report – Author:		Richard Cheal – Head of Capital
Decision(s): a) to approve the planning application for the redevelopment of the existing St Peters School; b) to sign the planning application form for the redevelopment of the existing St Peters School.
Reason(s) for decision: To enable the redevelopment of the school within the agreed timeframe and proceed with the design development.
Action required: 1) Minister for ESC to approve the application noted in item (a) above. 2) Minister for ESC to sign the planning application as noted in item (b) above. 3) Signed planning application to be submitted to Planning and Environment for consideration.
Signature:			Date of Decision: