32-bed care home at Site Of The Former Chubb Fire Factory Maerdy Industrial Estate Ferndale

“Full planning permission is sought for the construction of a 32-bedroom dementia care home, organised into four clusters of eight rooms to support personalised care with staff facilities on site. The development includes supporting facilities including office spaces…”

“APPLICATION NUMBER – 25/0817/FUL REPORT dining areas, kitchen, laundry, and other amenities. The proposal also includes sustainable drainage, landscaping, car parking, and associated works.”

“The application site measures approximately 1.23hectares and relates to former to Chubb Fire & Security factory which opened in 1950 and during its occupation was used in the provision of fire-fighting equipment. The factory closed in 2005.”

“The site is accessed from the A4233 via the Ferndale Industrial estate which previously served the factory units that occupied the site. The access still serves the existing industrial units that remain in close proximity to the application site.”

“RECOMMENDATION: GRANT SUBJECT TO THE BELOW CONDITIONS:”

“The site provides an opportunity to deliver a scheme that responds to local need and helps address the identified demand for care home provision across the County Borough. The development would be located on a brownfield site within the settlement boundary of Ferndale and is considered acceptable having regard to relevant national planning policy and all other material planning considerations.”

“The application has been advertised by direct notification to neighbouring properties as well as notices displayed at the site.”

“No letters of objection have been received following consultation.”

“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, Housing and Regeneration.”