Public consultation event today at Dunvegan Primary School
The Highland Council is hosting two public consultation events to allow members of the public the opportunity to comment on the planned redevelopment of Dunvegan Primary School and adjacent land.
The first event will take place today between 3pm and 6pm at the school with an online consultation later this evening for those not able to attend. The second event will take place on Wednesday 23 June 2021.
Chair of the Education Committee, Cllr John Finlayson said: “Our Council Officers have been working with myself, local stakeholders and Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association on this proposal to redevelop the Primary School campus and adjacent land areas. The proposed masterplan includes positive changes and benefits for the local community which have been discussed extensively and which include the replacement of the school building, development of affordable housing, and a site for a new community sports pitch and also another community space for events such as the Dunvegan Show.
“We welcome members of the public to get involved in either of the two public consultation events organised by the Council. This is your opportunity to have your thoughts heard and any questions you may have answered on the proposal so we can really get things moving”.
The new school will be built in two phases with funding for the first phase having been approved by the Council. The first phase will comprise nursery accommodation and external play areas, kitchen and dining facilities, a games hall and improved road and path access. The second phase will include the primary classrooms and other ancillary school accommodation.
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been submitted for the proposed masterplan prior to taking forward any formal planning applications. Two public consultation events will be held at Dunvegan Primary School, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GU to allow members of the public to make comments on the proposals.
The PAN consultation events will be on Wednesday 19 May and Wednesday 23 June 2021.
Details of the events are available on the Council’s website.