An Ayr resident objected to an extension of Doonfoot Primary School, claiming that it would disrupt migrating birds and result in bird flying into classroom windows.
Other objections to the creation of two new classrooms were more familiar, with concerns about an increase in traffic, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times, noise, light and air pollution and privacy issues.
In a report to South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel, planners stated: “The proposed extension takes its design cues from the original school.