29-05-2025
Extension plan at Troon school is given the go-ahead
The plan is to create four new classrooms, a library, a general purpose room with associated WCs and storage.
Plans to build an extension onto Struthers Primary School in Troon have been approved.
Ayrshire Live previously told how South Ayrshire Council lodged a planning application, seeking permission to build an extension to the existing school.
The plan was to create four new classrooms, a library, a general purpose room with associated WCs and storage.
Now the plans have been approved under delegated powers. Agents in the proposals were Glasgow-based LMA Architects.
They said the plans were in response to the 'increasing housing development' in the local area which had created a 'demand for additional capacity' within the primary school.
Their design statement reveals that the plan is to create four additional classrooms, a general practice room, a library, and 'associated breakout zones' for the upper school to 'accommodate the expansion' of the current facilities.
And to support the increase in pupil numbers, the proposal also includes an 'extension' of the existing playground.
The design statement continues: 'The proposal does not seek to alter the school's access but aims to encourage walking and cycling by enhancing certain pathways within the development boundary, particularly by widening the pathway between the Early Years Centre and Struthers Primary School.
'In accordance with South Ayrshire Council's Local Development Plan open space policies, the proposed enhancements aim to improve accessibility, biodiversity, and the overall functionality of the open space for both the school and the wider community.'
While no changes will be made to the existing school access, the plan includes an extension of the car park at the northeast of the school to accommodate additional staff parking (five 'desired' spaces and one accessible space).
The plans also boast a new cycle store to help support sustainable travel.
The design statement adds: 'By expanding the school's capacity, the development supports the growing local population and aligns with the council's long-term educational strategy. The thoughtful placement of classrooms, breakout zones, and outdoor learning spaces reinforces a flexible and inclusive learning environment.'
In approving the project council papers said: 'The development proposals involve the extension of the school building, and its grounds by way of an extended car park, and also extended enclosed playground area. The proposals are intended to provide additional and improved educational facilities at the site to the benefit of pupils. Given the aforementioned, the proposals are considered to represent the improvement of an existing community facility for the benefit of users of the facility, which is likely to include some members of the nearby community.
'It is considered that the proposal, subject to appropriate conditions being attached to any permission, will not have an unacceptable impact on the character, setting or appearance of the site, or the wider locality.'
