33 affordable homes and shop at Land At Winding Wheel Lane Penallta, Ystrad Mynach

“Description and Location of Development: Construct 33 affordable dwellings and retail unit with appropriate green infrastructure, access, parking, and associated works - Land At Grid Ref 313987 195625 Winding Wheel Lane Penallta…”

“The proposed development comprises the construction of 33 affordable apartments contained within three building blocks, along with a 4000sqft retail unit, located on the easternmost section of the site. The scheme also includes a new internal road, turning head, designated car parking areas, and amenity areas.”

“Site description: Land to the north-east of Penallta Road and to the west of Winding Wheel Lane. The land slopes down broadly from west to east. To the north-west of the site are Listed Buildings formerly part of the Penallta Colliery site most notably including the large grade 2* Colliery Baths Building.”

“PLANNING HISTORY 2010 TO PRESENT 21/0065/ADV - Erect a directional sign to prevent access onto Cwm Calon housing estate for hauliers whose destination is IG Design Group in Penallta Industrial Estate - Granted 27.05.2021.”

“25% of the residential units provided as affordable housing.”

“On completion of the Section 106 Obligation (B) planning permission is granted subject to the following conditions.”

“The site is identified under policy CM4.6 (Principal Town and Local Centre Development Sites) for retail/office. The Planning Policy Officer has considered the proposal and considers that the retail element fulfils this policy requirement and residential development would be justified given the shortfall of housing being provided against the housing trajectory.”

“The Housing Strategy Officer has confirmed that the policy requirement (Policy CW11) would be for 25 percent of housing on the site to be affordable housing. The applicant has indicated that it is likely the scheme would be developed with 100 percent affordable housing. It is considered that the required contribution of 25 percent affordable housing is secured via a legal agreement to accord with Policy CW11.”

“Transportation Engineering Manager - CCBC - No objections subject to detailed planning conditions to address highway considerations. Request informative advice be given to the applicant.”

“- Retail unit being built without a clear uptake of lease with concern that it would be built and then remain empty becoming subject to vandalism and an unsightly blot on a very nice estate. Highlights existing supermarkets within driving distance although suggests the estate could do with a small local shop for convenience. - Level of parking provision.”

“Following consideration of the application it was moved and seconded that, subject to an amendment to conditions (1), (4) and (5), additional conditions (25), (26), (27), (28), (29) and (30) and the conditions contained in the Officer’s report, the recommendation be approved. By way of Microsoft Forms (and in noting there were 12 For, 0 Against and 0 Abstentions) this was unanimously agreed.”

“On completion of the Section 106 Obligation (B) planning permission be GRANTED subject to amended conditions (1), (4) and (5), additional conditions (25), (26), (27), (28), (29) and (30) and the conditions contained in the Officer’s report.”

“(i) (A) the application be DEFERRED to allow the applicant to enter into a Section 106 Obligation for the following:”