The head teacher fears its proximity could deter parents from sending their children to the school.
The headteacher of King Street Primary School believes a funeral business next door would put off new parents
A headteacher fears parents could move their children to other schools if proposals for a mortuary next door are given the go-ahead.for a new facility on High Grange Road close to King Street Primary School in Spennymoor, County Durham, according to theHardy's Funeral Service has been approached for comment, but in its application it said it would be "considerate" to the school.
In documents submitted as part of the application, Hardy's Funeral Service said the property would be used as a place where bereaved families could "visit their deceased relatives discreetly away from the general public". The said: "We would be considerate towards school start and leaving times to avoid vehicle movements at these times."Norman Cornish portrait found in back of paintingCongestion site roadworks to take 10 weeks
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