The application, submitted in March 2025, seeks permission for the "change of use" of land west of Marsh Lane, Worlingham, near Beccles, for a school aimed at children with additional support needs.

According to the planning statement, the proposal was originally a "small-scale forest school for children with support needs", with around 10 pupils attending alongside staff as it operates four days a week.

However, neighbours and Worlingham Parish Council say the current level and nature of activity at the site do not reflect that description.

Marsh Lane is a narrow largely single-track road in Worlingham, near Beccles (Image: Google Maps)

In a formal response, the parish council said "the applicant does not seem to be operating within a defined footprint", adding that the boundary of the site "needs to be made transparent".

It also raised concerns about highway safety, stating that "road safety continues to be a concern as does the volume of traffic which is occurring and is likely to increase further".

Marsh Lane is a narrow, largely single-track road with limited passing places,........

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