Council planners have advised against the removal of Condition 21 from the planning consent for King Edward School which limits the numbers that can use the rear courtyard at any one time to 96. Under this advice Conditions 3 and 5 which set time limits on the use of bars, restaurants, parlours and the rear courtyard in the early morning would be amended in accordance with the applicant’s request although use of the courtyard would not be permitted until 08.00.
This advice is consistent with objections raised by TARA. Any decision by Council members can, of course, be appealed by the applicant under the planning laws.