Decision details

The proposal before Members was for the erection of a new college building to be known as a 'Construction and Infrastructure Skills and Innovation Centre'. The new facility would provide a series of classrooms and specialised workshops associated with construction and infrastructure skills. The proposal would also deliver a section of the strategic Rainham east-west cycle/pedestrian path.

During the debate Members discussed the poor access to public transport facilities and the problems with displaced parking in the area in particular in Passive Close.

It was RESOLVED that consideration of the report be deferred to allow officers to contact the applicant to explore:

·         Whehter more parking spaces could be provided on site.

·         Whether the land to the north of the site was within the applicant's control.

·         Whether there was a highway safety issue in Passive Close arising from the proposal.

·         Whether the new building could be located further away from the existing building to facilitate vehicular access from New Road instead of Passive Close.