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Holyrood Academy Zembard Lane Chard TA20 1JL

Granted Exmoor National Park SCC/3826/2021 Other

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

These proposals are divided into two areas of works: - Works A: The first is for the construction of a new building to accommodate a dining hall, classrooms and associated facilities to replace the existing redundant swimming pool. A number of external works and associated hard landscaping items are to be carried out to retain existing levels, offer outdoor seating, and a canopy within the playground. - Works B: The second comprises a range of refurbishments and minor alterations within the existing school buildings, focused on the music block and staff/admin areas (Block A, C, H & TE).

As published by the council, reference SCC/3826/2021

Application record

Reference
SCC/3826/2021
Type
Other
Status
Application Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
4 May 2021
Validated
4 May 2021
Decided
13 Aug 2021
Postcode
TA20 1JL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 May 2021

    Received by Exmoor National Park

  2. 13 Aug 2021

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 16 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

55 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 13 August 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.

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