Pontllanfraith Centre for Vulnerable Learners

Title

The establishment of a Centre for Vulnerable Learners (Pupil Referral Unit) on the former Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School site, NP12 2DA

Date opened

07/10/2022

Date closes

07/11/2022

Overview

The 21st Century Schools and Colleges programme is a major, long-term, strategic capital investment programme. It is jointly funded by the Welsh Government and local authorities and aims to create a generation of 21st century schools in Wales.

As part of this programme Caerphilly County Borough Council intends to make a planning application for the establishment of a Centre for Vulnerable Learners (Pupil Referral Unit) on the former Pontllanfraith Comprehensive Site. The new facility will accommodate between 80 - 120 pupils and be equipped with high quality learning opportunities, indoor and outdoor sporting provision as well as access to first class support and will enable community use of the facilities outside school hours.

The requirement to undertake pre-consultation applies to all planning applications for ‘major’ development (full or outline as defined in article 2 of the Town and County Planning Development Management Procedure (Wales) Order 2012). The consultation process represents an opportunity for people to learn about the proposal and make comments that will be recorded and summarised in a consultation report.

Why are we consulting

Statutory consultation to obtain community views on proposed school development prior to submitting a formal planning application.

It is a statutory requirement to make available the draft application for review and comment prior to its formal submission for Planning Approval.

Documents

The Links below provide access to the draft Planning Application Documents for comment prior to their formal submission.

If you are unable to access the documents electronically you may request copies of this information by emailing: PCVLPACResponse@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK or by telephoning 01495 235592.

A printed copy of the draft planning application documents may also be viewed at Blackwood Library, 192 High St, Blackwood NP12 1AJ during normal opening hours. Please ask at the Reception Desk for access.

• Draft Planning Application Form
• Draft Design and Access Statement
• CCBC Formal Pre Planning Application Guidance
• Drainage Statement

Draft Plans

• Site Location/Existing Site Layout
• Proposed Site Layout
• Existing Floor Layouts
• Proposed Floor Layouts
• Proposed Sports Hall Layout
• Existing Elevations
• Proposed Elevations
• Proposed Sports Hall Elevations
• 3D Images
• Landscape Strategy
• Proposed Drainage Layout

It was decided to publish the following documents in English only as they are technical documents and it was not considered reasonable or proportionate to translate them in accordance with the Welsh Language Standards. They are technical documents and are for the use of designers and builders only.

• Ground Investigation Report
• Ecology Assessment
• Arboriculture Report: CVL Tree Survey Report, CVL Tree Survey Photos, CVL Tree Survey Drawing
• Acoustic Report
• Transport Statement

Ways to give your views

If you wish to comment on the application, please email: PCVLPACResponse@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK

Alternatively, you can write to:
Pontllanfraith Centre for Vulnerable Learners, Pre Application Consultation, Caerphilly CBC, Property Services, Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 7PG.

Comments will not receive a direct response but, as a statutory requirement, all comments will form part of the Pre-Application Consultation Report, which will be submitted as part of the formal Planning Application.

Enquiries

Please email PCVLPACResponse@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK

Date results are expected

14/11/22

Expected outcomes

Application Consultation Report, which will be submitted as part of the formal Planning Application.