Anglesey Council has unveiled plans to demolish a former primary school to make way for new housing.

Ysgol Gynradd Llanfachraeth closed its doors for the last time in 2017 to make way for the new Ysgol Rhyd y Llan “super school” in nearby Llanfaethlu.

But having lain empty ever since, proposals have now been submitted by housing chiefs to knock down the building and build eight new homes on the site.

The plans, which also include 16 parking spaces, are part of Anglesey Council’s long-term strategy to increase its housing stock with a recent study also finding that no bat roosts are present at the site.

“It is proposed to demolish the building and redevelop the site,” notes the supporting documents accompanying the application.

“The location has very high light levels on the front elevation, being situated on the main road through the village.

“The building has been empty for a time, but remains in a good condition.”

To make way for Ysgol Rhyd y Llan, the other schools in the area to close their doors were Ysgol Gynradd Llanddeusant, Ysgol Ffrwd Win and Ysgol Cylch y Garn in Llanrhuddlad.

Subsequently, Ysgol Gynradd Llanddeusant has been converted into the offices of Cadarn Consulting Engineers while planning permission has been given to turn Ysgol Ffrwd Win to a manufacturing facility for local firm, Lloyds Blinds.

It’s expected that a decision will be made by Anglesey Council’s planning department over the coming weeks.