Enlargement to premises
18.—(1) An enlargement of the premises of the school which would increase the capacity of the school by—
(a)more than 30 pupils; and
(b)by 25% or 200 pupils (whichever is the lesser).
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) in this paragraph “an enlargement” of the premises of a school includes—
(a)the proposed enlargement; and
(b)any enlargements made in the 5 years preceding the date when the new enlargement will be made, excluding any temporary enlargements where it is anticipated the enlargement will be in place for less than 3 years; and
(c)the making permanent of any temporary enlargement.
(3) Where there have been any enlargements for which proposals have been published and approved under section 28 of SSFA or section 19 of the Act (“approved proposal”), “enlargement of the premises” includes—
(a)the proposed enlargements; and
(b)any enlargements made in the period since the last approved proposal (excluding any temporary enlargements where it is anticipated the enlargement will be in place for less than 3 years); and
(c)the making permanent of any temporary enlargements.