Application to build a part single-storey, part two-storey educational facility at Hawkhurst Playing Fields with new access, drop-off bay, parking, landscaping, MUGA, PV canopies, and substation. Demolition of existing school buildings at Astley Street to convert the area into open space.

Full Proposal

Erection of part single storey part two storey educational facility (Class F1(a)) at Hawkhurst Playing Fields including new vehicular and pedestrian access, vehicular drop off bay, parking area, hard and soft landscaping, a MUGA, PV canopies, erection of sub station and associated boundary treatments. Demolition of existing school buildings at Astley Street and reinstatement of area into open space with new site boundaries

Application Timeline

Application Registered

21/08/2023

Application Validated

18/09/2023

Target Decision Date

18/12/2023

Committee Date

05/08/2025

Decision Made

29/10/2025

Decision Issued

29/10/2025