Malvern College wants to convert its War Memorial Library into a sixth form centre.

The library, a Grade II listed building, was built in 1924 to the designs of Sir Aston Webb and sits within the school grounds, south of the chapel.

According to planning documents submitted to Malvern Hills District Council, the exterior of the building won’t be altered.

Inside, the plan is to remove modern partitions that currently form offices and insert freestanding study booths and desks.

New toilet facilities would be installed and the Old Malvernians Club Room will be “revitalised” with new window seats, a large desk and work on the panelling.

If planning permission is given, a new kitchen would be installed on the first floor, replacing the existing kitchen counter and island.

Antique-effect mirrors would be placed between windows and acoustic screening would be added in the bays between columns at either end of the room.

“The principal incentive for the construction of the Memorial Library was to commemorate the students of Malvern College who were lost in the First World War,” a heritage statement submitted as part of the planning application says.

“The library therefore has high associative historic interest on a national level for its association with the First World War and on a more personal level for its commemoration of Malvern College’s loss.

“Its commemoration of the 475 Malvernians lost in the war, and its intended use as a place of recreation for students gave it a high communal value for the students historically, and many past students may have donated books.

“High associative historic interest is also attributed to its design by Sir Aston Webb, a notable and prestigious architect at the time of construction who continues to be well regarded today.”

The application says the proposals are intended to make minor alterations to the library in order for it to function as a sixth form centre - and so it can be used and appreciated by students for years to come.