A public consultation exercise is being undertaken by DPP on behalf of Bowmer and Kirkland and the Department for Education, for the demolition of some of the existing school buildings, the construction of a new teaching block and separate sports hall with associated works at Laureate Academy, Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW. The Department for Education is prioritising the rebuilding and refurbishment of schools, through the School Rebuilding Programme. Some of the buildings at the school have been identified as being in condition need and require replacement in order to provide the best possible teaching environment for pupils.

Bowmer and Kirkland and the Department of Education would like to engage with staff, parents and the local community for feedback prior to the finalising of the application proposals and have issued this leaflet to provide more information on the scheme and an opportunity to comment. We would welcome any feedback in relation to the proposed development prior to the submission of the planning application.

We would also like to invite you to attend the public consultation event which will take place on Wednesday 15th November between 4pm and 8pm in the school hall at Laureate Academy, Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW. Representatives of the development team will be there to answer any questions that you may have, and there will also be an opportunity to provide feedback.

Please note that if you cannot make the event,  further information and plans are provided on the website: https://dpp1.co.uk/laureate/. Any feedback can be submitted electronically via the feedback form on the webpage or alternatively, please post any feedback to DPP, One Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5HN. Please submit any comments by 20th November 2023.