In principle we support the plan and agree that there must be appropriate infrastructure to support this necessary housing development. However, over the past few years there have been at least 4 serious road accidents on Station Road between Brickmakers Close and Sunnyside Lane. Traffic congestion and parking of cars on this stretch for school drop off and pick ups will increase the risk of further accidents. Furthermore siting the school in the field opposite the Brickmakers Arms effectively shuts off a green corridor for wildlife (mainly mammals and amphibians) to transit from the areas of significant ecological value between Meeting House Lane and Barretts Lane to Station Road and the park beyond.
We suggest that the school is sited instead further south east with direct access off the relief road away from the junction between the relief road and Station Road and with sufficient parking space for drop off and pick up. There should also be pedestrian access for pupils and carers from the new housing estate and beyond. These need to come through from Sunnyside Lane or Barretts Lane.
Maintaining at least some of the field opposite the Brickmakers Arms as Public Green Space will preserve a green corridor.

we object to plans summarised under points 2(v), 3(i), and 4(i)
We feel the plan is not legally compliant as the decision to site the school would pose risk related to traffic on Station Road and also threatens biodiversity due to failure to maintain a green corridor from Meeting House Lane via Barretts Lane onto Station Road. This is essential for the protection of the varied natural wildlife present in this area.
There has been failure of the duty to cooperate as there has been a lack of engagement with local communities regarding the plans especially siting of the school