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Bay Primary plans could get go-ahead

By Emma Philo Wed, 19 September 2012 7:00AM

Plans to build a new primary school in Sandown could get the go-ahead next week.

The proposals would see the complete demolition and rebuilding of The Bay Primary School.

Planning officers are recommending that councillors give the proposals for the new purpose-built primary school on Grove Road conditional permission.

If approved, the existing school would be completely demolished to make way for a new two-form entry primary school with a capacity for 420 pupils.

The new building would be put on existing playing fields, and once the old school is demolished, a multi-use games area and playing pitch would be created in its place.

20 letters of objection have been sent to the council over over-development, parking and noise concerns, but a 125-signature petition and over a dozen letters of support have also been received saying the need
 
The proposals come before the planning committee next Tuesday.

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