Following approval of the statutory process, Allerton C of E Primary School is due to expand to three forms of entry with effect from September 2019. This request seeks to outline the proposed construction project necessary to ensure there is sufficient accommodation at the school to support the increase in pupil numbers. This report will seek approval to spend, acceptance of the tender and permission to enter into the full construction contract.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Alwoodley;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/11/2018
Decision due: 19 Dec 2018 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of City Development
Department: City Development
Contact: Christopher Gosling, Estate Management - Development Officer 0113 378 7198 Email: christopher.gosling@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The formal proposal to expand the school was subject to a separate statutory consultation process. The required construction project arising from this has been subject to separate consultation with the parties noted below. Ward member briefings have taken place prior to planning being submitted, further to this a multiple pre-planning drop-in sessions were held at the school for parents, carers and local residents.
Consultees
The proposal to expand Allerton C of E Primary School has been subject to the following consultees; Executive Member for Learning, Skills and Employment, Alwoodley Ward Members, Leeds City Council Planning Department (including landscape & urban design), Allerton High School and their PFI provider, Leeds City Council Highways Department, Leeds City Council Asset Management Department, Staff at the existing school, local residents in the affected wards, the Diocese and parents an carers.
Portfolio Holder: Executive Member for Regeneration, Transport and Planning