'Historic' school to be demolished and replaced by affordable homes

A SCHOOL building in Ruthin will be demolished to make room for affordable housing.

- By RICHARD EVANS Local Democracy Reporter

Medra, a subsidiary of housing association Adra, had applied to Denbighshire County Council's planning department, seeking permission to demolish the former Rhos Street School on Rhos Street.

At a planning committee meeting yesterday, councillors unanimously approved the plans for 20 affordable homes, despite concerns from residents and the council's own conservation officer.

Residents had cited a long list of reasons for objecting, including the school being an “important building” overdevelopment, the road being unsafe, and noise.

Ruthin Town Council also objected to the new homes due to the building being an “important historical asset” and parking issues.