Plans have been submitted for a complete rebuild of Moorfield Primary School in Hazel Grove.

The proposals comprise the demolition of existing school buildings, and the construction of a 'safe' and 'modern' facility along with new play areas and landscaping.

The new school would be a mixed two- and one-storey building, and there would also be a new MUGA pitch.

There would also be nature trail and forest school, a relocated memorial garden, and an outdoor library.

In the meantime, modular temporary classrooms would be provided for the students, and a temporary car park would be set up on land to the north of Lyndhurst Avenue.

Subject to planning approval, works are scheduled to start in Autumn 2026, with the school expected to be completed by November 2029.

Arguing the case for the new school, the planning applicant said that the current buildings on-site were 'outdated', and 'not fit for purpose'.

"The existing school's constraints significantly limit the potential for refurbishment or adaptation", they said.

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"The delivery of a new, purpose-built facility is therefore necessary to provide a safe, modern and policy-compliant learning environment that meets current and future educational needs."

The capacity of the new building will be about the same as the current school capacity - that is to say, around 420 mainstream pupils and 28 Special Education Needs students.

With this in mind, the applicant argued that there would be no material difference to levels of traffic in the area once the new school was finished.

A decision on the plans is due from Stockport Council in July.

Until then, the consultation expiry date is 1 June for neighbours and 29 May for other residents.

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