Powys County Council to consider 18 affordable homes plans

The plans, for land west of Maes yr Esgob in Llanrhaeadr YM, were updated on June 10 after its initial May submittal.

A design and access statement included with the plans set out the terms of the development.

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It said: “The site’s surrounding context is predominantly residential with properties located to the west, south and east and a small extent of the site boundary adjoins Llanrhaeadr Bowling Club and is close to the football club.

“The site comprises an irregular parcel of land which increases in steepness to the north-west corner, measuring approximately 0.8Ha in size.

“The site is vacant greenfield land, and is considered to be overgrown. No existing structures are located within the site boundary.

“The site does not have an established means of vehicular access, however a gated entry point sits to its eastern boundary.

“Notwithstanding this, the land parcel is located to the west of Maes yr Esgob, an adopted highway.

“As such, the proposed development seeks to utilise and extend this highway in order to establish vehicular access.

“Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant is classified as a large village, as per the Powys Local Development Plan.

“As such, Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant, supports a range of important local services and facilities to the community, including convenience stores, a doctor’s surgery, a school, football field, places of worship, cafes, public houses and restaurants.”

It added: “The scheme has evolved slightly over different iterations albeit the principles have remained consistent; to build much needed affordable homes which complements the existing residential context and positively responses to the site’s opportunities and constraints, as well as with pertinent planning policies at all levels.

“From the initial indicative scheme, the layout has demonstrated the site’s ability to accommodate 18 homes at a mix of one, two and three bedrooms.”

In summary, the report said: “Based on the material considerations outlined within this statement and the accompanying drawings and documents, it is concluded that the proposal represents an acceptable and sustainable form of development which is appropriate for the location.

“The proposals therefore comply with the relevant national and development plan planning policies and supplementary planning guidance.”

For more information, search 24/0741/FUL at Powys County Council’s planning portal.