Overview

• Norwich City Council planning committee denied the school’s application to extend tennis court hours, citing resident complaints about noise and light pollution.
• Neighbors report disruptive noise from ball bounces and floodlights shining into homes, with some alleging antisocial behavior by students, including trespassing and property damage.
• Councillors criticized the school for failing to adequately engage with the community and described its approach to resident concerns as showing 'contempt.'
• The school recently adjusted floodlight heights to comply with planning conditions and proposed additional measures like an acoustic fence and noise assessments to address concerns.
• Despite these efforts, residents remain unconvinced, with some expressing frustration over perceived inaction and lack of communication from the school’s leadership.