New college building on car park approved

Artist's impression of the new entrance hub at Stoke-on-Trent College's Burslem campus

Plans for a new college building on a car park have been given the go-ahead.

Stoke-on-Trent College wants to knock down a five-storey building at its Burslem campus and build a two and three-storey "entrance hub" to a neighbouring building.

The new build off Moorland Road will include classrooms, science labs and a roof terrace, according to plans approved by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

It would rationalise space, be cheaper to run and improve the learner experience, the college stated.

The entrance hub will be built to the north of A-block, on land which is currently used as a car park.

Highways officers had raised some concerns over the loss of 21 parking spaces, but did not object to the plans.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.