Client

Northumberland County Council / Faithful & Gould

Local Authority

Northumberland County Council

Project Description

School rebuild

DPP secured planning approval at committee, on behalf of Northumberland County Council, for the new schools following a positive officer recommendation. The site is located in a sensitive setting, adjacent to the conservation area and heritage assets as well as being located in the Green Belt and adjacent to existing residential properties. DPP prepared a detailed planning submission, including a Planning Statement and Green Belt Assessment to demonstrate policy compliance and the very special circumstances case for the development.

The £40M project will see Astley’s Community High School and Whytrig Middle School rebuilt on a new shared campus to create a state-of-the-art learning environment for over 1,000 students. The campus will also include sporting facilities, including a swimming pool, which will be available for community use. The site chosen will provide a central location for pupils and staff, allowing many to walk and travel sustainably to site.

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