Plans for a new outdoor school which would provide alternative education for SEND pupils have been submitted. 

Circles Alternative Education has lodged plans with Babergh District Council for land at Holly Farm in East Bergholt.

The proposal would see an outdoor education facility provided to help SEND pupils up to the age of 16. 

Four cabins and two shelters would be erected as part of the plans for the school. 

A planning statement said: "The proposal seeks to provide a learning space in an open fashion and woodland setting where children are taught in an alternative environment."

The site would be in operation between 8.30am and 5pm, with pupils in attendance between 9.30am and 2pm. 

Four staff members would work at the facility.

There would be five students for one staff member.

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Access would be from the north entrance in East End Lane. 

A toilet block and reception have also been earmarked for the development. 

A design and access statement said: "Circles focus is on engaging and supporting pupils that struggle accessing school by providing a safe, calm, and nurturing space and stimulating learners with a woodland-based environment.

"They work in small groups and one-to-one in order to support young people with their social, emotional and mental health alongside their education."

Concerns have been raised in regards to the public footpath which runs through the middle of the site. 

One objection said: "The use of this footpath will be adversely affected if this development is permitted."

Another objection read: "This will restrict/remove access to public footpaths, disrupt wildlife and increase pollution and road traffic to an area with unsuitable roads."

Babergh District Council website says the application is to be determined by October 21.