£10M Project To Demolish And Rebuild Peterchurch Primary School

[Hereford Voice]

A planning application has been submitted to Herefordshire Council for the "Demolition of the existing school and erection of a new school building, creation of a MUGA, parking, landscaping, amenity areas, plant, external lighting and other associated works"

Peterchurch Primary School Illustration

The principle of the replacement of the school has been under consideration for a number of years. Draft plans were prepared, and discussions took place with the Council, school and local community regarding a new school in 2022 led by architects Hayhurst and Co. Council Cabinet. Approval was secured for a £10m investment to redevelop the site in October 2022 however, these plans were predicated on the ability to relocate the overhead electricity cables underground. This is not possible and therefore a total redesign has proved necessary and has resulted in the current submission by construction firm Tilbury Douglas.

“The existing school is formed of lots of small rooms that are not fit for their purpose,” a statement with the application says. Its offices and toilets are “oversized”, while teaching areas “are significantly undersized”.

Main Hall Illustration

Planning Application HERE