48 affordable homes at Cae Incline Fields, Bangor

The site and surroundings

The grassland site lies within Bangor’s development boundary near the crematorium, historic assets, a World Heritage Site and a wildlife site.

“This is a grassland site on the outskirts, but within the development boundary, of the City of Bangor opposite the city's Crematorium. The site lies within the Dyffryn Ogwen Landscape of Outstanding Historic Interest and adjacent to the Scheduled Ancient Monument CN 415 of the Penrhyn Quarry Railway which also forms part of the World Heritage Site. The surrounding grounds nearby Penrhyn Castle are also a Grade II* Registered Park.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Consultation responses included highway concerns, heritage conditions, archaeological mitigation, biodiversity support, drainage agreement and no public comments.

“Trees Unit: Comments 13/10/25 The Trees Report is generally acceptable, but the applicant was asked to move a drainage pool to avoid the roots of an ancient tree. The development of a link path with Lôn Las Ogwen should not begin unless a complete link can be achieved – a path halfway would lead the public to a sensitive habitat. Comments 15/12/25 Amended plans have responded to the concerns raised, no objection to the proposal.”

“Biodiversity Unit: This application is for the erection of up to 48 Dwellings and Associated Development. The applicant has included ecological surveys, a green infrastructure statement and biodiversity enhancements. The applicant has consistently followed the step-wise approach of Planning Policy Wales. The development avoids an unnecessary impact on biodiversity in many ways including retaining many trees and shrubs on site and lighting design.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant’s agent supported the affordable housing and design, while the Local Member supported the proposal and raised a concern about vehicle speeds.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application with conditions covering housing, design, landscaping, play equipment, drainage, highways, public protection, heritage, archaeology and Welsh names.

“Time - five years 2. In accordance with the plans 3. Must submit and agree on a programme for providing affordable housing 4. Restrict the use to C3 use class residential dwellings only 5. Removal of Permitted Development Rights 6. Slate 7. Agree on the finish 8. Landscaping Conditions 9. Implement the objectives of the Green Infrastructure Statement 10. Agree on the details of any play equipment 11. Welsh Water Condition 12. Highways Conditions 13.”

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