A school will take on a futuristic look if plans to sell off some of its land go ahead.

Billericay School wants to use the money it would get to turn the former farmland into a housing estate to launch a £7million scheme which would create a new sports centre, classrooms and all-weather sports pitch.

However the plans, on display at the school until tomorrow have come under fire from residents worried about the impact such a development would have on local roads and services.

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