A protester angry at the decision to allow a new school to be built in South Wimbledon isn't going to take the decision lying down.

Plans for a Harris Academy Wimbledon in High Path were approved by Merton Council last week, despite huge concerns over air quality and traffic congestion.

The site will be on the same road Merton Abbey Primary, which was identified as one of the most polluted schools in London in a list released by Sadiq Khan.

Former cabinet member for schools in Merton, Peter Walker, has been one of the loudest campaigners against the construction of the school. He says that the fight is not yet over.

"I was so astonished by the complete refusal of most of the planning committee to even acknowledge the warnings about the serious air pollution on this site given by the mayor and others," he said.

"I think we are now in a position where civil disobedience might be the only option open."

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But Harris Academy principal, Joanne Larizadeh, said the 1,150 pupil school will meet “urgent demand in the community”.

“This new building will make a significant contribution to education in the borough," she said.

“The Harris Federation, an experienced provider, is clear that the site selected is perfectly capable of providing a school that meets all curriculum needs.”

But Mr Walker thinks differently.

He believed an act of protest might be the only option going forward.

"Merton and Harris will encourage parents to place their children on this site. So the question is what can we do to draw the attention of those parents to the health danger," he said.

"I have a duty to the parents and children thinking of attending this school to highlight this madness."

"If it means sitting in the road and getting arrested so be it. I will wait to see if others locally feel the same way."