A former school in Ruthin could be demolished to make way for new homes – although an ecological survey has concluded bats could be present at the site. Roberts Homes has applied to Denbighshire County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to knock down the former Ysgol Y Rhewl.

The village school near Ruthin closed in 2018 when pupils moved to the newly built Rhos Street School. The applicant plans to demolish the school and replace the building with eight homes, including access, a parking area, landscaping and associated works.