Affordable homes for the over 55’s could be built in Llay if plans are given the go-ahead next week.
Wrexham Council’s planning committee is to consider an application from housing association Wales and West Housing for the development at the Cwrt Pentwmpath site in Llay.
A notice to demolish the current retirement complex there has been lodged with the council, with these proposals to replace it with 17 one-bedroom homes and eight one-bedroom bungalows.
The site currently includes a complex of two-storey buildings housing 30 flats plus a warden’s house and guest room.
According to a report to be considered by the planning committee the development proposed includes landscaping, car-parking space for 26 cars, a cycle shelter, bin store and mobility scooter store. Current access arrangements will stay the same.
Llay Community Council has given its backing to the scheme but has concerns that the three-storey element of the development could impact on the privacy of residents living on Eighth Avenue.
The development has been recommended for approval by Wrexham Council’s planning chiefs.
The report states: “The proposal is of an appropriate design and scale and would respect the character and appearance of the local area.
“It would also safeguard appropriate living conditions for nearby residents, it would not compromise the safety of highway users and nor would it harm ecological interests.”
A statement from J10 Planning on behalf of Wales and West Housing in support of the application said: “The site is located off Eighth Avenue in Llay and presently comprises an existing affordable retirement housing scheme known as Cwrt Pentwmpath.
“It was built in 1975 but is sadly no longer meeting housing association regulations and it has suffered from very high service charges.
“The decision has been taken to replace the facility with a modern, fit for purpose scheme that meets energy efficiency standards, secured by design and DQR Lifetime Homes standards.”
It adds: “It benefits from safe pedestrian links to the local shops, community centre, doctors surgery, places of worship and local recreational facilities and is in an ideal and highly sustainable location; benefiting from local bus stop and services directly adjacent to the site.
“Delivering much-needed new affordable homes for the over-55’s in Llay that will allow local people to stay within their community at an affordable social rent.”
Wrexham Council’s planning committee will make a decision on the application when it meets on Monday (February 6).
