The Local Authority must consider and decide on the educational need for the Neptune Wharf development site. The decision to expand or provide new provision will be decided upon the evidence of emerging need. The Cabinet report will outline whether the council intends to reject the site, or to recommend to take the site. It is anticipated that construction at the site would commence from 2026/27, with provision available from 2027/28.

Under the agreement, LLDC must provide the developer of the Neptune Wharf site with ‘written notice’, by September 2023, which must be accompanied by
1. evidence of approval to construct the school through the appropriate governance route (i.e. cabinet approval); and
2. a programme of implementation and opening of the school including the anticipated appointment of the principal contractor.

DECISION:

1.    Agree that the Neptune Wharf site allocation is not taken forward for the development of a new three form entry primary school.

ACTION BY:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR CHILDREN AND CULTURE, (J. THOMAS)

Pupil Access & School Sufficiency (T. Bryan)