Former NHS offices could become a special school

A change of use application has been submitted for the former NHS offices at Cross O'Cliff Court, Bracebridge Heath

Former NHS offices could be turned in to a special needs school if approval is given by a local authority.

Willow Independent Holdings wants to change the use of the Grade II listed Health Authority Offices at Cross O'Cliff Court, Bracebridge Heath, Lincolnshire.

The plans, submitted to North Kesteven District Council, include installing new fencing to secure the children's outdoor play areas.

According to documents, the new school would cater to about 100 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) pupils aged between four and 18.

The applicant said the existing cricket pitch in front of the building would be kept as green space and would be used as a school playing field.

The cricket club would still be able to use the field as part of their continued lease.

There will be no alterations to the existing parking areas to the front, rear and side of the building, planning documents state.

The school would be open for normal school hours, from Monday to Friday 09:00 until 15:00 GMT and would employ between 25 and 35 members of staff.

The currently vacant building was built in 1907 for Arthur C Newsom, a prominent local businessman and former mayor of Lincoln.

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