COUNCILLORS have approved a controversial plan to build a new teaching block on part of a school's playing field.

Benson Church of England Primary School was given planning permission by Oxfordshire County Council yesterday for the extension which will house three new classrooms, toilets, a plant room and storage areas.

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Despite residents branding the new facility 'disgusting', councillors backed the plans with 10 of 13 voting in favour.

Councillor John Sanders said it was seen as the 'least worst option'.