The proposed residential development is located within the attractive grounds of a co-educational school, on the edge of Saffron Walden in Essex. Over the past century, the grounds have become highly vegetated with a number of small orchard trees, mature native hedges & large specimen trees interspersed with buildings; bordered by a high quality mature lime avenue located between the school buildings, playing fields & tennis courts. This row of trees offers a high level of visual amenity & wildlife value, with TPO status across the site.