23 affordable homes at Land To The North Of Trewaun, Hirwaun

What was proposed

The application sought 23 affordable homes, including flats and houses, with an internal road, access, private or shared outdoor space and 37 parking spaces.

“The units would be arranged around a new internal estate road with access being served off Hirwaun Road to the south and Trewaun at the western corner of the site. The proposed site layout plan submitted with the application indicates that the proposed flats would be arranged in 2no. detached two-storey blocks and 2no. detached three-storey blocks, with the dwellings being provided as either semi-detached or linked properties.”

“Each dwelling would have access to private outdoor amenity space and either on-plot or allocated parking. The proposed flats would be served by allocated spaces within communal parking areas with shared outdoor amenity space. It is noted that a total of 37 no. spaces would be provided.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The approximately one-hectare greenfield site contains grassland, trees and shrubs and lies beside residential properties, the A465 and a public right of way.

“The site is currently considered to be greenfield land, comprising of grassland and a mixture of trees and shrubbery. Ground levels within the site appear to slope gently from south to north. It is noted that an electricity pylon is located close to the north boundary of the site with the associated overhead electricity lines following a south-west / north- east alignment.”

“APPLICATION NUMBER – 25/0271/FUL REPORT The site is set within a predominantly residential area with existing residential properties being located to the eastern and southern boundaries (Trenant and Trewaun respectively). The Heads of the Valleys Road (A465) runs alongside the north and north- western boundaries, whilst a Public Right of Way (HIR/23/1) lies outside of the application site to the north-east.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the principle, design, residential amenity and highway effects were considered acceptable subject to conditions and a legal agreement.

“RECOMMENDATION: GRANT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS BELOW AND A S106 AGREEMENT.”

“The principle of development is considered acceptable and the proposed scheme would not result in a significant impact upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the amenities of the surrounding properties. Furthermore, there would be no undue impact upon pedestrian or highway safety in the vicinity of the site, subject to works detailed in the conditions below being carried out.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee heard from the agent, who was given five minutes to address members.

The committee decision

The committee approved the application in accordance with the officer recommendation, subject to completing a section 106 agreement.

“The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement to ensure that: The dwellings are established and maintained as affordable units, for the continued purpose of meeting identified local housing needs. 2.”

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