Council plans to build up to 14 homes on the site of a former Pembrokeshire school have been given the go-ahead.
Pembrokeshire County Council, through agent Asbri Planning Ltd, sought outline planning application for the development of up to 14 residential dwellings at the former Hakin Infants School, Picton Road, Hakin, Milford Haven.
Last April planners backed an application by the council to demolish the site ahead of an application for a housing development; works also including the construction of a bat house and ecological enhancement area.
A supporting statement at the time said: “The former school buildings are boarded up, whereas the gardens and play areas have become overgrown. This is one of three schools to close in the last decade within the local area, alongside Hubberston VC School and Hakin Junior School, which have already been demolished.”
A supporting statement accompanying the actual housing application says: “The proposal includes the development of up to 14 residential dwellings on the site of the former Hakin Infant School, Picton Road, Hakin, Milford Haven. The site has capacity to accommodate a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes while integrating green infrastructure, open spaces, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).”
The outline scheme is proposing four one-bed flats, six two-bed houses, and four three-bed houses.
“The development will be designed to create a well-connected and attractive place to live, utilising the existing site features and responding to its opportunities and constraints,” the statement says, adding: “The proposal provides an opportunity for the council to deliver sustainable new homes in an accessible location while redeveloping a redundant site.
“The vision for the site is to bring forward a development that provides high-quality, well-designed residential units that reflect the local character of Milford Haven. The project aims to create a balanced development that caters to the needs of the local population while attracting new residents to the area.
“The development will offer a mix of contemporary architecture and sustainable design, ensuring the new homes meet modern living standards while respecting the surrounding environment.”
The application, supported by Milford Haven Town Council, was approved by county planners with a long string of conditions.
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