Three dwellings at The Bracken Trust, Llandrindod Wells

What local people said

Nine public representations objected over the charity’s aims, development scale, privacy, noise, trees, ecology, highways, drainage, boundaries and building height.

“Following the display of site notices on 23/01/2026 nine public representations have been received at the time of writing this report. These objections raise the following concerns:”

“Conflict between the development, and the ethos and aims of the Charity • Overdevelopment (number and size of properties) • Visibility of the development from neighbouring properties • Loss of privacy • Noise (both during construction and occupation) • Removal of trees, and ecological impact • Highway Safety • Surface water drainage • Possibility of future amendments to plans • Dislike of proposed boundary treatments (compared to existing vegetation view) • Height of the…”

Officer report

Who spoke

A statement from the local member was read to the committee, and the agent spoke for the application.

What members discussed

Members sought clarification about retained rear trees, their wildlife connection, long-term management and drainage approval.

“Members of the committee asked for further clarity on the belt of trees to the rear of the property development, it was confirmed by the Ecology Officer that these trees would remain in situe due to the connectivity to the Gorse Farm wildlife trust and there would be a 10-year tree management plan in place.”

“A Member sought clarification regarding Cllr Pete Roberts’ concerns about drainage. The Officer explained that the application would be subject to approval by the Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB). It was noted that the drainage details submitted at this stage satisfy the planning requirements.”

Minutes

The vote

The application was moved and seconded for approval as recommended by the officer.

“It was moved and duly seconded to approve the application as recommended by the Officer.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee granted consent subject to the conditions and a Section 106 agreement securing off-site compensatory planting, with delegated authority for final determination.

“RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes and the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement to secure the off-site provision of compensatory planting. Authority be delegated to the Chair and Vice-Chair, in consultation with the Lead Professional, to determine the application following the drafting, consultation and signing of the Section 106 Agreement.”

“As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.”

Minutes