School facelift plans put on hold

Published on 12th April 2007 in News

Three planning applications which would lead to a massive facelift at Vermuyden School in Goole were put on hold at a planning meeting last week - but are set to be approved so long as no further issues are raised.

Meeting in Beverley last Thursday, April 5, members of East Riding of Yorkshire Council's (ERYC) planning committee deferred and delegated the approval of three planning applications relating to the site.

The first two applications, put forward by the Director of Children, Families and Adult Services, would see a replacement gymnasium, changing rooms, youth centre and extended services centre with associated pedestrian and vehicular access, as well as the erection of a new teaching block to replace existing buildings, along with the creation of additional parking and footpaths within the site.

A third application for listed building consent at Vermuyden School has also been submitted by ERYC, and relates only to alterations to the existing school buildings that are proposed in the two concurrent planning applications.

Members of the planning committee decided to defer approval of all three applications until outstanding consultations have been received and the applications have been referred to the Secretary of State under playing fields direction. If no further problems or objections arise, the plans are set to be approved.