PLANS to refurbish and extend a nursery premises have been sent in.

An application has been put together for a renovation of Small Wonders Day Nursery, on Church Road, in Haydock.

Proposals for the demolition of an existing single-storey rear extension and boundary wall, the creation of replacement two-storey rear extension and a full external render cover of the existing main brick faced nursery building have been drawn up. 

A design and access statement statement in the plans says: "The site is a well-established day care nursery located on Church Road, Haydock."

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It states the application is for full planning permission to extend, partially refurbish and develop the property, including demolition of the existing rear single storey portion of the nursery, and the external side and rear boundary wall.

Proposed works also include for the creation of a new two-storey replacement extension within the rear site area, with the new external wall to North Street in line with and continuation of the existing gable wall to North Street.

The proposed extension comprises of on the ground floor additional nursery classroom and activity area, a new kitchen, and new toilet facilities. Meanwhile, on the first floor there would be an extended classroom and activity area together with a fully enclosed outdoor open play area. 

Also, the existing facing brickwork to all external walls of the main nursery building are proposed to be "render coated" with "a proprietary colourfast render system – Ashlar ‘coursing effect’ finish to the ground floor rendering and smooth finish render to the first floor & gables."

It adds window sills to the existing openings are to be retained, and new ones will match the existing ones.

A summary of the proposed works in the plans adds: "It is considered that the proposed additional facilities will allow the nursery to provide an appropriate first class, safe and secure childcare facility to cope with, and satisfy, the local demand and need for nursery spaces."

A decision on the plans by council planners is expected by January 17, 2024.