109 dwellings at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr, Fairwater, Cardiff

What was proposed

The application proposed 109 dwellings, parking and associated works across five land parcels, including affordable, market and shared-ownership homes.

“25/1494 Site location: SITES AT TEMPLE BAR, CEMETERY ROAD, VILLERS STREET, NEW HALL STREET AND FORMER INGERSOLL RAND ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE, MOAT STREET, WV13 1SZ Application proposal: Full planning application for 109 dwellings, car parking and all associated ancillary works (affects PROW Will61).”

“Parcel E provides 19 market units in two parts, north and south of Villiers Street and a mixture of 2, 3 and 4 bed units are provided across the two parts Safe pedestrian and cycle access is facilitated by paths across the site parcels, and private roadways or courtyard spaces within parcels are designed as shared surfaces.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The five cleared or partly cleared parcels lie north and east of Willenhall town centre among employment sites, homes, a greenway and open space.

“The application site comprises five land parcels located immediately to the north and east of Willenhall Town Centre, around 5km to the west of Walsall. Willenhall is located approximately 2.5 miles west of Walsall town centre, 2.5 miles east of Wolverhampton and 8 miles north-west of Birmingham.”

“The surrounding area comprises a mix of employment sites, both occupied and vacant, and residential development. Residential areas are focused on the north and north-west of the site above the Greenway. The industrial areas are mixed throughout the area but primarily within the site boundary itself, and to the east and northeast. A former railway which is now used as a greenway, runs between the land parcels.”

Officer report

Earlier planning decisions

An outline permission for up to 54 apartments and 53 houses was granted in 2024, followed by demolition prior approval in 2025.

“Planning applications • 23/0338 - Outline planning application for the demolition of existing structures on land at Moat Street, Temple Bar, Cemetery Road, Villiers Street and New Hall Street, Willenhall and the development of up to 54 apartments, 53 houses and retention of local listed building for residential purposes, associated junction improvements and car parking, the creation of new Public Open Space and all associated ancillary works (access and layout to be…”

“25/1360 - Prior Notification for demolition of existing structures within 6 parcels of land located off Moat Street, Willenhall under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) – Prior Approval Granted 18-12-2025.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A speaker supporting the application described partnership working, regeneration, mixed housing and 25 per cent affordable housing.

Members’ discussion

Members questioned highway arrangements and heard that parking and traffic reviews would address the area’s change from commercial to residential use.

“There followed questions to officers. The Highways Development Control & Public Rights of Way Manager advised that conditions required a review of on- street parking and current traffic arrangements in response to the area’s transition from commercial to residential use; he added that consultations would be required for any changes to traffic regulation orders.”

“There followed a period of debate Members expressed support for the delivery of additional housing within the borough.”

Minutes

The vote and decision

Members voted six in favour with none against or abstaining, delegating approval subject to conditions, drainage, consultee matters and the planning agreement.

“Resolved (6 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions)”

“That Planning Committee delegated to the Head of Planning & Building Control to Grant Planning Permission Subject to Conditions and a S111 Agreement to secure a S106 Agreement to include affordable housing provision, education, healthcare and open space contributions, and subject to: 1. The amendment and finalising of conditions. 2. Addressing concerns regarding flood risk/drainage. 3.”

Minutes