PLANS to build 79 homes in Llandrindod Wells have been unanimously approved by Powys councillors.

The proposals by JG Hale construction Ltd – which would include 60 affordable homes – also include vehicle access and all the associated works.

The plan was discussed by Powys County Council’s planning committee at a meeting on Wednesday, October 5.

The scheme is earmarked for 2.6 hectares of agricultural land to the east of Ithon Road and near to Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Llandrindod Wells campus.

A spokesman for Powys County Council confirmed that application has been given the green light and said: “It has been approved as per recommendations in the report.”

Agent for the developer, Barrie Davies of Asbri planning Ltd said that he is “delighted with this”.

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Mr Davies added that the plans had been described as a “breakthrough application” which had been praised at the meeting for being “well designed”.

Mr Davies believed this was: “reflected in the unanimous consent.”

The application was “called in” for a decision by councillors by the former local county councillor for the area, Jon Williams.

This was due to concerns from nearby residents that the scheme would mean a loss of privacy and have a visual impact.

The development forms part of a site allocated for housing and the building of 55 dwellings in the northern section has just been finished.

A condition has been placed on the planning permission to ensure that 60 of the dwellings are and will remain affordable homes.

A sustainable drainage application (SuDS) will need to be approved before building work can start.