PEMBROKESHIRE County Council and the proposed developers of the old school site in Narberth have mutually agreed not to proceed with the scheme for which planning consent has been granted to develop the site.

While the developers have established demand with a new tenant line-up, Pembrokeshire County Council does not feel that the proposal builds on the viability and vitality of the town centre or builds on the existing strengths of the town’s retail offer, as required in the original development brief.

The proposals could be further varied in line with the council's and developer's current discussions but cannot be implemented under the current Procurement Rules.

Pembrokeshire County Council will now assess the future use of the site before deciding whether to, or how to, remarket the opportunity.

Local member, County Councillor Wynne Evans, said he hoped that the county council considers the social housing element part of the scheme which has always been his priority.

He added: “We must make certain there is affordable provision for the young families of Narberth.”

Back in May, supermarket giant Sainsbury’s pulled out of the site scheme after lack of progress by its developer.