REVISED plans to demolish a Cheshire school and replace it with new sustainable homes have won support from the town council and the local community. The initial application to bulldoze Yorston Lodge Preparatory School in Knutsford in May this year was rejected by Cheshire East Council in May this year for heritage reasons and is currently at appeal. Modern Unique Developments Ltd have now slightly modified their plans to flatten the former school on Bexton Road and build six two-storey dwellings.
The proposals include four two-bed homes, one three-bed and a larger property, which could accommodate three or four bedrooms. Knutsford Town Council has pledged to support the bid. Knutsford Town Council clerk Adam Keppel-Green said: “It was resolved to raise no objections and support the application which provides much needed small housing close to the town centre which will support town centre viability.
” Residents have also welcomed the proposal in comments to CEC, praising developers for their ‘exceptional builds’ in the town. One person said: “I fully endorse the application to provide six tastefully designed new homes. “The houses look beautiful and will fit in with the road.
” One resident said: “This is a fantastic scheme. The school sits outside the conservation area. It hasn’t been highlighted as a heritage asset and is not a listed building.
” Support from another resident said: “The houses are very much in keeping with the town and are more functiona.