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Surrey County Council refuses to engage constructively
Despite being rejected by both Reigate and Banstead and Surrey’s own planning committees, Surrey County Council refuses to engage constructively with parents, businesses, councillors and the residents of Reigate to keep Priory School in Reigate.
Their plan is to move it to the, now council owned, Woodhatch Place off Cockshot Hill.
This, despite the obvious issues with increased car journeys, parking, failure to serve the north of Reigate, congestion, reduced local business footfall and most importantly child safety.
They insist that the current Priory School cannot be brought up to standard, which is not true. Aside from the 13th Century Grade I building there are also 1950s buildings and courtyard which could be developed to accommodate the continued existence of the school.
We currently await SCC’s response to the most recent ‘consultation’ which ended on 21st January.
Surrey County Council are bringing back the plan to move Reigate Priory Junior School
Surrey County Council are bringing back the plan to move Reigate Priory Junior School.
Have your say about the proposal Despite being rejected by both Reigate and Banstead Council and Surrey County Council’s planning committees, Surrey County Council are bringing back the plan to move Reigate Priory Junior School to a new building in the grounds of Woodhatch Place. Have your say online about the proposal: https://bit.ly/PriorySchool
The consultation closes on 21st January 2024. Councillor Baart says “Residents and families have shared with me their frustration that there are no new details provided to address concerns raised about parking and travel to the Woodhatch Place site.” Councillor Baart continues “Now is the time for real alternatives to be properly considered, including redevelopment plans for the 1950s buildings and Grade II courtyard on the existing site, and/or developing new classrooms on the fire station site instead of new houses. It feels at present that the county council views this issue more as a property development deal than the need to provide long term school places for local families in the right places.”