Boarding school revamp plans gain approval

A boarding school near Shrewsbury has been given permission to develop its site.

Plans for Concord College to demolish its West End building and Elisabeth House, as well as its bungalows, were approved by Shropshire Council.

The project at the Acton Burnell site also includes the building of a new boarding house and the development of the central dining room.

Matthew Hodge, who submitted the plans, said the school would keep existing temporary classrooms while the redevelopment took place.

Originally founded in 1949 in Sussex following World War Two, Concord College relocated to Shropshire in 1973 and catered for 90 students at the time.

It has since grown to 582 pupils, with a fairly even split of boys and girls.

Because of its growth, the college proposed to address issues with its buildings - including improving its boarding accommodation to fully comply with safeguarding standards.

The council gave approval subject to planning conditions being followed.

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

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