English-medium primary school at Land east of Heol-Y-Parc, North Cornelly

“APPLICATION/SITE DESCRIPTION The Application relates to minor demolition works and the construction of a new English- medium school with associated facilities and access points. The proposed development is a vital part of the Local Authority’s ‘Bridgend West’ school modernisation scheme. A separate new Welsh- medium primary school is also proposed on the site of the existing Corneli Primary School, ‘Ysgol y Ferch o’r Sgêr’ and Corneli Children’s Centre site (Application Ref.”

“The new English-medium primary school is being proposed to replace the existing Corneli Primary School and Afon Y Felin Primary School. This development will support the provision of local English- medium school places and facilitate the separate application for a new Welsh-medium primary school. • Capacity: The school will accommodate approximately 420 primary school places, 60 nursery places and 15 Assisted Learning Needs (ALN) places (495 places in total).”

“The site is approximately 2 hectares of formerly developed land and is located in North Cornelly. The site is relatively flat however rises in the south-east to Plas Morlais. There are existing footways into the site from Ael-Y-Bryn and Gibbons Way. A section of the Gibbons Way highway, including the turning circle, is located within the site as is the existing turning circle on Plas Morlais.”

“The site is predominantly surrounded by existing housing and intervening pathways, roads and other public open space. At the site’s northern boundary is Gibbons Way and the rear of housing situated off this road. To the east lies the rear of housing situated off Pill-Y- Cynffig, Ffynnon Well and Ael-Y-Bryn. To the south-east is Plas Morlais, which includes a block of recently constructed housing, whilst to the south-west is the rear of housing situated on Newland.”

“P/11/171/FUL Steel container 12m x 3m placed on tarmac (disused lorry park) to be used as a gym for young people Approved 12/05/2011”

“P/08/651/FUL Marlas Youth Installation of a photovoltaic system for the building (Marlas Youth Engagement Centre) Approved 21/08/2008”

“The proposed school is a vital part of the Local Authority’s ‘Bridgend West’ school modernisation scheme which will provide a new modern English-medium primary school and external sport facilities that can be used by the wider community of North Cornelly.”

“It is further considered that the recommendation complies with Future Wales - the National Plan 2040, and the Council’s well-being objectives and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the requirements of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.”

“Transportation Officer (Highways) – No Objection Subject to conditions…”

“Welsh Water: Holding Objection due to sewer/ water main easement near the Artificial Grass Pitch.”

“Road layout changes, and specifically the loss of roundabouts, will lead to issues for turning vehicles, including larger refuse vehicles etc. Parents parking to drop off kids would be an issue on Plas Morlais and Gibbons Way, with highlighted current issues on Hall Drive and Greenfield Terrace. Construction traffic impacts from two schools consecutively, cumulative impacts will cause major issues for the area. 4.”

“Morlais 5. Car park capacity, street parking by parents or staff, and road safety, specifically at the ‘narrow’ Gibbons Way and its corners 6. Loss of existing all weather fenced pitch 7. Concern for wildlife with loss of bushes in green space 8. Noise generated from new school 9. Privacy for existing residents 10. Views from existing dwellings / open aspect character change 11. Accessibility, across and around the field being lost 12. Smell from school catering 13.”

“RESOLVED: That the above application be granted, subject to the Conditions contained in the report of the Corporate Director – Communities:-”

“PROPOSAL: Minor demolition of external features and construction of a new English Medium School building, associated external facilities and amended accesses.”