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QUAKERS WALK, DEVIZES
5.17 Primary School Design Issues
• The majority of respondents to the initial consultation
indicated their preference for the new primary school to be
located to the east of the Quakers Walk development area,
with the main school buildings located to the south east of
the site. The playing fields will then run north, adjacent to
Parkfields and the eastern end of the boundary with
Roundway Park.
Figure 5.24: Possible location
of primary school
• The principal benefits of siting the new primary school in
this location are as follows:
• It is well located in respect of bus access from Roundway
Park.
• Existing neighbouring properties to the north and east
would back onto playing fields rather than new housing.
• The drop-off area is further away from Roundway Park,
deterring parents from parking in this existing residential
area.
• School traffic would avoid the new residential areas.
• The school building is located further to the south of the site
in a more accessible location (particularly for those pupils
that are to be transferred from the existing St Peter’s
School).
FIGURE 5.24
• Sustainable drainage and water efficiency measures should
be incorporated within the development proposals.
Residential Amenity: The layout and siting of the new
primary school will need to be carefully considered at the
detailed planning stage, to ensure the adverse impact on
existing residential property is minimised. In particular, the
location and orientation of the MUGA and other community
areas will need to be carefully assessed.
Ref: 04744
May 2005
Issue Number 1