PLANS for 55 affordable homes in Llandrindod Wells will be discussed by Powys County Council’s planning committee on Thursday, March 21.

At land to the west of Ithon Road and east of Holcombe Drive developers, JG Hale Construction propose a mix of:

18 – one bedroom flats,

18 – two bedroom houses,

11 – two bedroom bungalows,

four – two bedroom adapted bungalows

four – three bedroom houses

Llandrindod Wells Town Council has objected to the proposal.

Environmental body, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), has doubts about the proposal which is being backed by PCC planning officers.

On February 19, Llandrindod Wells Town Council discussed the application and objected to it on the grounds of:

No formal notification was given to residents

Late publication of site notices

Scale of development is not proportionate to the specific need of the town

The mix of development does not meet the needs in providing further social housing.

Serious concerns over the two exits proposed onto the main road

Lack of infrastructure to support the development ie schools, health and associated services.

On the application statutory consultee NRW said: “We have significant concerns with the proposed development as submitted.”

NRW recommended conditions that the developer needs to meet or they will object to the application.

They are: conservation measures in place so that bats at the site are not affected.

NRW also believes a biosecurity risk assessment should take place.

Part of the proposals includes space for a play area at the centre of the development.

PCC’s Education Department had also asked for a a contribution of £73,070 – but this has been rejected as the projected rolls for Trefonnen and Cefnllys primary schools show that they will be below capacity.

Planning consultants Asbri, in a Design and Access Statement on behalf of JG Hale, said: “The vision for the proposal is to create a residential dwelling that incorporates the best facet of design while accommodating 55 affordable homes.

“The provision of good quality housing will provide occupants with a desirable and sustainable place to live while improving their health and well-being.

“Which are fundamental milestones in achieving the goals of the Well-being of Future Generations Act adopted by the Welsh Government in 2015.”

Planning officer Tamsin Law in her recommendation said: “The development is located in a greenfield site that is currently used as agricultural grazing land.

“Having carefully considered the the details submitted with all statutory consultee responses and third party representations, officers are satisfied that the proposed development complies with the relevant policies within the Powys Local Development Plan, Technical Advice Notes and Planning Policy Wales.

“The recommendation is one of consent subject to conditions.”