housing), have therefore been allocated to help promote lively centres as well as to reduce the need to travel to visit a range of facilities.
3.2.27 Aberystwyth is one of the few areas on Ceredigion that has access to a mains gas supply.
3.2.28 For site constraints and specific requirements which will be sought in relation to water and sewage matters see the Council's website.
3.2.29 The Allocated Sites Schedule (Table 03.02) sets out the constraints relating to specific allocations and how they might be mitigated.
3.2.30 Aberystwyth is an important centre of learning, providing for primary, secondary and tertiary levels of education. Aberystwyth University is a centre of National Importance. The long term property strategy of the University is to consolidate its assets around the Penglais campus, and is therefore moving away from satellite campuses and buildings such as the Llanbadarn Campus and the Old College building.
3.2.31 The Llanbadarn Campus has been allocated as a Mixed Use Site (M0305; see Proposals Map and Allocated Sites Schedule, Table 03.02) for employment, education and residential uses. The educational element is designated use to help meet any needs that come forward during the plan period.
3.2.32 The Old College Building has not been allocated as the LDP will take a flexible approach to potential uses. Owing to the historic and cultural importance of the building, reflected in its status as a Grade I listed building, proposed developments would have to be of a high quality design and of a use that would help strengthen the role of Aberystwyth's seafront as an attractive tourist and leisure destination. Conversion to residential only is therefore unlikely to be acceptable.
3.2.33 The National Library of Wales, which is located adjacent to the Penglais Campus is also an institution of national significance. The building is an important visual aspect of Aberystwyth's townscape and its setting should therefore be protected.
3.2.34 Other local and regional facilities include Coleg Ceredigion, Penglais Secondary School, Penweddig Secondary School, Hyfforddiant Ceredigion facilities and five Primary Schools.
3.2.35 Currently the Council is reviewing education provision across the County and the report ‘Developing Education in Ceredigion’ has been produced. Currently there are no firm plans concerning the schools located within this Settlement Group, however the report and any future plans will need to be kept under review as they may have land use implications.
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