AT CHURCH STRETTON SCHOOL Shropshire Council Reference : CSTR 014 & CSTR 018

Preferred option of Church Stretton School

By aiming to meet the National Planning Policy Framework By aiming to meet the aspirations of the Church Stretton; Area Strategic Action Plan Place Plan Town Plan Towards 2013 Provide land for affordable, second stage and open market housing; and small scale innovative employment development. As part of that improve and enlarge school playing fields.

The proposed development sites are in areas of least constraint to development. As identified in the Church Stretton Strategic Action Plan. Scan in map

Housing Small scale Live/Work Units Extension of existing green habitat corridor and Forest Schools project New extended and improved sports fields Improved existing sports fields Bus parking Extended landscape ; Eco Lodge and Garden Project N

To link first class field sports facilities to our new Leisure Centre for our students and the community. Prevent students from going off site to use rugby pitch. Prevent students from creating muddy pavements after lessons. To provide changing facilities for outdoor sports. To improve safeguarding.

Increase playing field provision by 1.7 hectares (78%) To create additional pitches. To secure space for a running track and MUGA To secure space for outdoor changing provision. Use the slope of the ground to create grass stepped spectator viewing. Improved Health & Safety – safer pitches, better drainage. More opportunities for community use. More opportunity for increased revenue.

Current provision 3 lane race track with mole hills. To provide a 6 lane 200 m synthetic running track with spectator viewing. More opportunities for community use. More opportunity for increased revenue.

To create a multi use all weather games area with spectator viewing for school and community use. More opportunities for community use. More opportunity for increased revenue.

To provide off road bus parking & turning To reduce congestion on Shrewsbury Road. To provide safer access/egress to Shrewsbury Road. To provide overspill car parking.

Use the slope of the ground to create an amphitheatre for alternative outdoor teaching in the environment. Opportunity for community use Opportunity for increased revenue. Create a Forest Schools Project

To provide a multi use eco friendly alternative teaching space. We want to encourage students to think about the future of the planet, and see how they can use sustainable energy in buildings and take care of the environment. Opportunity for community use. Opportunity for increased revenue.

To provide a wild life garden. Potential for garden project with residents of Ashbrook / Ley Gardens. To include raised beds for vegetables, fruit trees, bird tables, wild flowers, aromatic herbs, compost bins

Potential for small studio/workshop accommodation Possible live/work accommodation Potential to create innovative Business / School links. Possible Tourism links by creating potential for sports and other courses with use of local tourist accommodation Development using sustainable design techniques.

Outstanding facilities for the community and students of Church Stretton School.