St.Anthony’s RC primary school has submitted a planning application for its permanent expansion from 45 reception children to 60 per year. As part of the application lots of new build, alterations and renovations would take place and cost around £5M.

I whole heartedly support this planning application.

The new look school when finished should feel lighter and more airy. The proposed higher insulation levels should make the school far more comfortable for children and staff alike – not boiling hot in the the summer and cold in the winter. A full form two form entry of 60 children should also make the management of the school easier and help it increase it success even further.

Neighbours have yet to be formally consulted on Etherow, parts of Barry and Friern Roads. A third more kids will have local impacts in terms of travelling to and from school. The school needs more cycle parking and formal proper travel plan as part of any approval of the scheme especially with 46 staff and 6 car parking places. But a travel plan these days that is all basic stuff.

If you’d like to take a look at the planning application and even tell local councillors what you think follow this link:

http://planningonline.southwarksites.com/planningonline2/AcolNetCGI.exe?ACTION=UNWRAP&RIPNAME=Root.PgeResultDetail&TheSystemkey=9540095