Affordable homes development a boost for families

DOZENS of families will soon benefit from a new affordable housing development in Llanelli.

Carmarthenshire Council’s planning committee has given the green light to a 34-house scheme on land close to the Dylan housing estate in Bryn.

Made up of 28 two-bedroom homes and six fourbedroom homes, the development is part of the council’s ongoing drive to deliver 1,000 more affordable homes across the county by 2021.

Accompanied by a detailed drainage strategy to dispose of surface water run-off, the plans also include an extensive programme of access, parking and landscaping improvements. A new wetland pond feature will be introduced nearby, as well as a new park with children’s play equipment.

Led by the council, the plans also include a £64,560 contribution to improve educational facilities at Ysgol Bryn Teg and Bryngwyn School.

Councillor Linda Evans, Carmarthenshire Council’s executive board member for housing, said: “This is a terrific scheme that will help further meet the need for affordable homes across the county, while providing improved educational facilities for nearby schools, landscaped spaces for recreation, and play equipment for children.

“Expert analysis has also shown the scheme will be in keeping with the character of the area, while not having an adverse impact on traffic flows.

“In 2016, we launched our multi-million pound Affordable Homes Commitment to provide more, high-quality, low cost homes throughout Carmarthenshire. We’re now over the half-way mark in our drive to deliver 1,000 more affordable homes by 2021, which shows how seriously we’re taking this commitment.”

Proposals for additional plans to deliver even more affordable homes are due to be announced in the new year.