New nursery recommended despite objections

The nursery would open in the former caretaker's house next to the school

Plans for a new nursery next to a Coventry school are being recommended for approval, despite more than 30 objections.

The nursery, which would provide 15 places, is planned for a former caretaker's house next to Stoke Primary School in Briton Road, Barras Heath.

The school's application, which will be decided at a city council planning meeting on Thursday, said the conversion would be funded by a £65,000 government grant to increase nursery places.

Objections centre around parking on nearby streets, and other effects on residents caused by the proposed opening hours of 07:00 to 17:00.

The school said the house had been unoccupied for more than three years, and had only been used for occasional meetings since.

A report to members of the planning committee said the scheme had been referred to them because of the objections, gathered on a petition by a local councillor.

However, planning officers assessed that the conversion would not have a "significant impact upon neighbour amenity or highway safety".

They have recommended that it be approved.