To authorise the commissioning of a feasibility study by (or through) Herefordshire Council Property Services for the rebuild of Peterchurch Primary School on its existing site.

This will enable the commissioning of a feasibility study to Royal Institute of British Architect (RIBA) Stage 2 (concept design) by (or through) Herefordshire Council Property Services for the rebuild of Peterchurch Primary School on its existing site and to delegate authority to the Director of Education to commission further design work to RIBA Stages 3 (developed design) and 4 (technical design).

Following provision being made in the capital programme to replace Peterchurch Primary School discussions have been held with interested parties including the primary school, Fairfield High School, local parish council and ward member to identify the most suitable site for the new building. There is now local consensus that it would be most appropriate to seek to rebuild on the current site. The consultation identified some highways and transportation improvements needed to improve traffic flows and access to the Fairfield High School site; these will form the subject of a separate decision.

This report is seeking approval to undertake detailed feasibility work for the rebuilding of Peterchurch Primary School on its existing site, including provision of permanent accommodation for the onsite charitable pre-school and refurbishment of the building housing the school swimming pool and progress all other activity necessary to inform a final decision.