In 2021 a planning application was submitted to the Council’s Planning Service following Welsh Government approval of the funding and permission by the Council’s Cabinet to build the new Ysgol Treferthyr.
However, due to a combination of reasons the timetable for construction has slipped somewhat from that originally planned. An archaeological inspection of the site was required as well as further work on plans for safe routes to the new school in collaboration with the Council’s Highways and Municipal Department.
Planning permission was granted in September 2022 following the completion of this extra work.
Another factor which contributed to the slippage in the timetable was the fact that there was a steady and substantial increase in the cost of material, energy etc in the building sector during this period, which meant that the original budget of around £5m for the project was no longer sufficient.
Therefore, following the planning approval an application was made to increase the funding to just over £8m which was approved by both the Council’s Cabinet and the Welsh Government. In addition to this the Council has also secured extra funding through various other Welsh Government grants to include an Early Years Unit and an Additional Learning Assessment Unit in the new Ysgol Treferthyr.
Opening date
Unfortunately, the issues noted above have meant that the work on the site has been delayed, and as a result it will be necessary to change the opening date for the new school. Following discussions with the Governing Body of Ysgol Treferthyr, it was agreed to change the opening date to 1 September 2024.