Trent College, Derby

Set within a Conservation Area and adjacent to a Grade II Listed chapel, securing permission for the demolition of existing school buildings and a new sports hall required robust justification.

Dialogue with Erewash Borough Council from an early stage was critical in understanding the LPA’s view of the proposal and to address concerns in relation to external appearance and the building’s relationship with the surrounding heritage context.

Drawing on these conversations, the scheme was amended and a Heritage Impact Assessment produced to demonstrate that there would be negligible harm on the heritage assets. Indicative elevations were also prepared by P&DG to assist in the positive portrayal of the scheme, alongside the wider planning submission package.

Permission was subsequently granted for the much needed sports venue for the school, securing state of the art facilities to be used by generations of pupils to come.