Cranberry Academy in Alsager has applied for permission to build a car park in an ornamental grass area.

The school wants to build a 10 bay asphalt surfaced car park area.

Details in the design and access statement contained in the full planning application say present parking arrangements consist of three main areas with a combined total of approx. 24 designated parking spaces which are situated at the front of the Academy's main buildings.

"The Academy has looked to increase parking elsewhere on-site which has been ruled out due to the following: pupil safeguarding issues, tree locations and other on-site constraints eg site topography and loss of a more favourable ecological habitat.

"The Academy has a policy of encouraging staff to share a lift, use public transport or walk were possible to work.

"The existing on-site parking provision are insufficient for the existing staff numbers, visitors and possible work contractors.

"This results in vehicles parking on local highways which creates congestion, this increases during collection and drop off times. Vehicles that park on the local highway create tension with residents and drivers. "

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