Barking & Dagenham Council has approved plans for a new library at Grafton Primary School, in Grafton Road.
The planning application, submitted on July 2, details that the library will be located in a single-storey extension to the main school building, on what is currently a section of the playground.
According to the design and access statement, a small playground bench is the only item that will need to be removed from the area to accommodate the extension.
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The library is set for dedicated areas for studying, reading and book check-outs, while also housing a meeting area.
The extension will have a lightweight timber frame, as well as a sloped roof to allow for rainwater drainage and to maintain clear sightlines across the playground.
In the design and access statement, Grafton Primary School said: “Our aim is to create a more flexible and inviting space that will encourage a love of reading and improves learning for the children.
“The new extension will function as a modern, purpose-built library and meeting area, expanding the school’s facilities.”
Works are expected to start on the extension in October and finish by April 2026.
