Greenery, outdoor spaces and lots of natural light play a central role in the design of a new special school planned in Llanelli. It will replace Heol Goffa special school and be built at the former Draka copperworks site, close to Ysgol Pen Rhos, subject to planning consent.
Its relocation is no secret - former council leader Emlyn Dole made the announcement at a school assembly in 2017 - but a pre-application consultation on a full planning application is now under way. You can get more Carmarthenshire news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
The new special school would have 132 places for three to 20-year-olds and feature a landscaped central courtyard, learning garden, wetland planting area, main hall, hydrotherapy pool and multi-use games area. There would also be a multi-purpose track for running, cycling, scooters and go-karting featuring winding sections and small ramps.
