Unanimous approval for ‘exemplary’ new Primary School

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We are extremely pleased and proud to share that our proposal for a new campus for Rosherville Primary School in Cable Wharf has been given unanimous approval by the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation Planning Committee.

‘exemplary‘ and ‘great‘

Described by the committee using terms such as ‘exemplary’ and ‘great’, this high-quality scheme promises state-of-the-art new accommodation for the school, and a new social and community hub for the wider community.

“Our approach involved extensive engagement and collaboration with the school, clients and local authority to really understand how we can not only facilitate the pupils, but the local community who will benefit from a number of new facilities.”

“Through collaboration, we wanted to create a safe and inviting building that promotes fun learning, and a space to enjoy.“

Project Architect, Sophie Lamarque

Project Architect Sophie delivered an excellent speech to the committee, explaining how this carefully-designed building achieves the highest possible quality and delivers on a wide range of aspirations whilst remaining within a public sector budget. As with all such projects, LEP have determinedly driven the design to achieve the best possible outcomes, always believing in the power of good design to deliver the maximum potential from every brief.

“As Architects it is our aim to create places and spaces which add value to both individuals and communities alike.”

“We are delighted that the EDC planning committee unanimously supported the planning application with members positively commenting on how close collaboration and engagement with stakeholders has resulted in a truly exemplar scheme which will, after 20 years of waiting, meet the aspirations of the local community.“

Partner, Matt Hayes

LEP were commissioned by Morgan Sindall Construction on behalf of the Kent County Council to prepare and submit the application, and we are really pleased that LEP have been able to bring this long-awaited project over the line for the school, demonstrating the power of our positive collaborative approach to achieve excellent results and positive outcomes, even on projects where this hasn’t always seemed possible.

The existing primary school Rosherville C of E Primary School, currently located on London Road, Northfleet, will be relocated to the new school upon completion and increase to a 2 form of entry (420 students). The current school will remain operational throughout the works.

The design team have worked closely with Kent County Council, Aletheia Academies Trust, and the key educational stakeholders throughout the design process.

Read more about the project on the Project Page