Sheffield City Council have applied for planning permission to build a two-storey primary school building on land at Skinnerthorpe Road in Fir Vale.
The application was made on 30th April 2013 and follows announcements late last year of its intention to build two new schools in the city to cope with a rise in numbers of children.
The other school will occupy the former Watermead School building off Herries Road.
The plans show details of the proposed building and outdoor facilities including sports pitches and planted communal areas.
Road changes
A new entrance to Skinnerthorpe Road is planned, allowing pedestrians and vehicles to enter the site from Owler Lane. The existing access to Skinnerthorpe Road from Barnsley Road will be blocked off for vehicles but with a pedestrian gate for children and parents.
The school is designed to accommodate 420 pupils with 2 forms of 30 children per year group.
New nursery
A nursery for 26 children was added to the proposals during the development of the design.
Full details of the Fir Vale School planning application are available on the Council's planning website reference number: 13/01483/FUL
http://publicaccess.sheffield.gov.uk/online-applications/
Public comments
Comments can be made during the period of public consultation which ends on Wednesday 29th May 2013.