153 homes with infrastructure at Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais, Swansea

“Application Number: 23/0019/FUL Grid Ref: E: 279602 N: 211156 Community Council: Ystradgynlais Community Valid Date: 25.01.2023”

“Proposal: Development of 153 no. dwellings and associated landscaping and infrastructure works (Phase 2)”

“The application site lies wholly within the development boundary and community of Ystradgynlais as defined by the Powys Local Development Plan 2011-2026. The site is located adjacent to the site of the former Penrhos school site west of Brecon Road and is accessed directly off the B4599. That site is currently under construction as phase 1 of the wider site. There are existing houses to the south and east of the site and to the north and west is agricultural grazing land.”

“LDP policy H1 seeks to ensure that housing development is appropriately located and suitable in scale and type to meet strategic policies SP1, SP3, SP5 and SP6. Housing development proposals are only permitted in defined towns and large villages where they are located on sites allocated for housing or on other suitable sites within the development boundary.”

“Proposed residential development and associated works (some matters reserved)”

“Application to discharge condition 5 from planning permission 18/0663/OUT in relation to highway details and plans…”

“PCC Highways have been consulted and while there are some matters which can be resolved through later processes under different legislation have no objections to make. Earlier concerns have been resolved through amendments and subject to the attachment of appropriate conditions are satisfied the development is acceptable.”

“The site is not located within any riverine flood zone but PCC Land Drainage note that on NRW's Flood Map for Planning - Surface Water and Small Watercourses, surface water flooding is identified within two areas of the site. Nonetheless, it is acknowledged that the proposed drainage system will accommodate the surface water onsite. This will be considered further within the SAB application and therefore there are no objections to the development at this time.”

“One representation in support and 42 objections have been received concerning: • Affects local ecology • Development too high • Inadequate access • Increase danger of flooding • Increase in traffic • Increase in pollution • Loss of privacy • More open space needed on development • Noise nuisance • Over development • Strain on existing community facilities • Conflict with local plan • Information missing from plans • Not enough information given on application • Close to…”

“Inadequate sewerage system • Impact on environment and climate • Potentially contaminated land • Lack of affordable housing…”

“Members of the Committee were reminded that this application had initially been considered in December 2025 and was deferred to consult with Local Education Authorities. It was noted that County Councillor Jonathan Wilkinson was unable to vote as he was not present at that meeting.”

“The Committee was advised that the developer had submitted a Welsh language action plan which the officers were content with.”