Parents of St Peter's primary school in Belgravia are dismayed after local planning officers advised against a proposed playground. The school has a minimal play area for 200 pupils, which has prompted concern, especially as many students live in flats and lack nearby green spaces. Despite significant fundraising efforts led by Rebecca Bryant, including a notable contribution from Westminster council, the proposal was rejected, citing the preservation of views of a nearby hotel as a primary concern. The parents argue that children urgently need improved play facilities in such a dense urban environment.
The existing size of the school's playground is substandard; however, the proposed benefits would not outweigh the harm resulting from the loss of the public highway.
Many children live in flats, and it's a mile to the nearest green space or tiny playground. The impact of not having proper space to play is severe.
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