Kingshurst Primary's expansion gets the nod from planners

EXPANSION plans for Kingshurst Primary School - which will support an increase of almost 100 pupils - were given the green light last week.

A proposal to build three new classrooms at the site, to help meet rising demand locally, got the go ahead from the council's planning committee on Wednesday, October 30. 

The new-block would be built on the site of the current Caterpillars Nursery, with this facility incorporated into the building. 

Planning officers argue the scheme would provide space for 90 more pupils and help meet "the changing needs of the borough."

Although some residents are fearful that the expansion, which follows previous extensions in 2004 and 2007, could add to parking problems around the School Close site.

Details of the application had first been published over the summer and will form part of the final phase of a 15 year scheme to increase pupil places in North Solihull.
Work is expected to be completed in time for the start of the new school year in September 2020.