Hundreds of solar panels proposed for school

Documents say glare from the panels would be "highly unlikely"

Hundreds of solar panels will be installed at a school if plans are approved.

Venerable Bede Church of England Academy in Ryhope, Sunderland, wants to put about 699 panels on its roof to maximise the site's potential to generate zero-carbon solar electricity.

According to documents, the development would have a minimal impact on neighbouring properties and would enhance the school building.

A design and access statement said glint and glare towards nearby properties would be "highly unlikely" as the panels would have an anti-glare coating.

"In the unlikely event of any glint and glare occurring, it would be at such a small scale to not be different from what is experienced in the presence of the sun daily and hence would go unnoticed so as to not affect the amenity of their living," the statement said.

A decision is expected later this year after a consultation.