Plans to redevelop the old school building in Narberth have been submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council, with the area’s county councillor hoping that the scheme will become an ‘iconic gateway’ into the town centre.

The full planning application for the site on Moorfield Road is seeking approval for the conversion and redevelopment of the land for retail (class A1, A2 and A3 uses); and residential use (eight houses and three apartments); with the scheme also featuring plans for a new library facility for the town.

The plans have been been submitted by businessman Andrew Rees on behalf of a local consortium, which, in 2018, was appointed as the preferred developer of the site by the county council.

Narberth’s county councillor, Vic Dennis has said that the proposal will extend and builds on the popular retail offer already on the town’s High Street.

“The building has declined from a proud place of learning to an eyesore over a number of years. I have been pushing at every opportunity to get a solution for this site, ever since I was elected in 2017, so this is a very welcome step forward for Narberth,” commented Clr. Dennis.

“This proposal extends and builds on the popular retail offer already in the High Street, whilst accommodating plans for the relocation of the town’s library and contributing to local housing needs

“This will deliver another piece of important town centre regeneration in accordance with Pembrokeshire County Council’s key corporate objective.

“This also demonstrates the council’s willingness to support local businesses.

“I very much look forward to the next step in the life of this building which will become an iconic gateway into the town centre,” he added.