Letter Template
Please use this template to help you write your letters to the planning department of Lewisham Council and local politicians. Our thanks to Lesley Williams for this.
Dear xxxxxxx
I am a resident of xxxxxx and am writing to you express my concerns about the current plans for the expansion of Northbrook school.
My concerns are as follows:
1. The plans are for 600 pupils at the new school, which is considerably larger than it was before the closure. The site is not large enough to comfortably house a larger school, resulting in cramped conditions for the pupils.
2. The plan to use Manor Gardens for sport and recreation means that the facilities will be less available for use by the local residents and represents an infringement of the original purpose of the gardens.
3. The building entrance is too close to the road, causing a potential safety risk to pupils.
4. The building height is excessive and out of keeping with the local built environment. The outdoor teaching decks will impinge on the privacy of residents.
I ask that Lewisham Borough Council not proceed with the proposals in their current form. The council must reconsider the proposals and incorporate the wishes of the community.
I believe that the local community want the best possible school on the site to give the children in this area the highest standard of education. I do not think that the current plans would achieve this.
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