Plans for a new primary school in Scartho have been given the go-ahead.

The proposals were approved with conditions.

The school, for children aged 4 to 11, will be built on land off Matthew Telford Park in Scartho.

Proposals for another primary school on land known as ‘Sunningdale’ in Waltham were deferred for further discussion.

The site in Scartho is owned by the Council and has been earmarked for education provision for some time.

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Councillor Margaret Cracknell, portfolio holder for children and education at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: "I'm really pleased that Councillors have approved the plans for a new primary school in Scartho after much careful consideration.

"In the coming years, school places will be much-needed and I await with interest the decision on the Waltham site.

"Together, these schools would represent a boost of some-210 additional school places, including a number of places for children with special educational needs.

"It's important that, as North East Lincolnshire grows, the number of good quality schools grows to meet the needs of our children and young people."