40 affordable homes at Pentwyn Cynon Farm, Hirwaun

What was proposed

The application sought 40 homes, a new access from the A4059, an internal estate road and associated works, with all homes affordable.

“Full planning permission is sought for the construction of 40no. residential dwellings on a parcel of land associated with Pentwyn Cynon Farm which is located to the north of the A4059 in Hirwaun.”

“A new access would be created off the A4059 with an internal estate road extending through the centre of the site.”

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The site and surroundings

The site is about two hectares of undeveloped land north of the A4059, beside Trenant, public rights of way and the Pentwyn Cynon Farm.

“The application site relates to an irregular shaped parcel of land which extends to approximately 2 hectares in area. Located to the north of the A4059, the site currently forms an area of undeveloped land which is relatively level for the most part. The site includes Public Right of Way AUN/4/1 to the eastern boundary which connects to Public…”

“The western boundary of the site is bound by an established residential estate known as Trenant which mostly comprises semi-detached dwellings, and which lie at a lower elevation to the application site. To the south and on the opposite side of the A4059, lies a kitchen/bathroom showroom and a small number of other commercial units and further residential dwellings. The main Pentwyn Cynon Farm lies to the north-east of the site.”

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Earlier planning decisions

An outline application for up to 93 homes was granted in 2022, while two earlier residential outline applications were refused.

“18/0353/OUT: Outline planning application (with all matters reserved other than access) for a residential development of up to 93 dwellings and associated works. Decision: Granted, 11/08/22”

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Design and living conditions

The layout, scale and materials were considered compatible with nearby homes, while separation distances and retained vegetation would limit impacts on neighbours.

“The proposed layout would be in context with existing built development, with particular reference to the Trenant development immediately to the west of the site. The scale and design of the new properties are also considered to be comparable to existing properties in the area with external elevations comprising of appropriate materials which would complement other materials found in the surrounding area.”

“Properties in Hirwaun Road and Trenant are situated at a considerably lower elevation than the proposed development with the submitted cross-section plans indicating that plots 1-6 would be positioned roughly in line with the eaves line of no. 12 Hirwaun Road with Plots 7-20 being set above the ridge line of nos. 75-96 Trenant.”

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Consultation responses

All listed consultees raised no objections, although several recommended conditions, and no letters of representation were received.

“No letters of representation have been received.”

“Biodiversity: No objection, conditions recommended.”

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Views from residents

No letters of representation were received about the application.

“The application has been advertised by means of direct neighbour notification letters, the erection of site notices in the vicinity of the site and through the publishing of a press notice in a local newspaper.”

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Who presented the case

The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to the committee.

The committee vote

The committee resolved to approve the application in accordance with the director’s recommendation.

“The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to a Section 106 agreement requiring the following: i) To ensure that the dwellings are established and maintained as affordable units, for the continued purpose of meeting identified local housing needs.”

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