Zoned Residential Land, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys

DESCRIPTION

The subject property comprises, in all, approximately 3.4 acres of zoned residential development land within the Powys County Council Local Development Plan. The site obtains pre-application advice for 36 residential dwellings (30% of which allocated for affordable housing), to compliment the four residential houses constructed at Crossways Court and the surrounding area.

LOCATION

Howey is an attractive village situated in the heart of Mid Wales, approximately 1.7 miles from the former Victorian Spa town of Llandrindod Wells. With a population of approximately 5,300 people, Llandrindod Wells provides an array of facilities to include shops, pubs, a hospital, playing fields and sports facilities, a golf course and primary schools. The town also benefits from a railway station, providing access to the Heart of Wales line.

THE SITE

The developable area is broadly rectangular in shape, with the benefit of an established roadway providing access to the dwellings at Crossway's Court. The site lies adjacent to the Heart of Wales railway line and has roadside frontage onto a council maintained B road, only a short distance from the A483 providing direct links to Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells. The site lies approximately 220m above sea level and is

ACCESS

Accessed through the exisiting entrance into Crossways Court, directly off the council maintained B road only a short distance from the A483 trunk road, providing good visibility.

SERVICES

Mains gas, water and electricity are understood to be available nearby.

LDP ALLOCATION

The site has undergone pre-application advice, proposing 36 residential dwellings with the requirement for a 30% contribution to affordable housing, whilst providing associated car parking, landscaping and access. The land will be subject to an overage provision with reference to adjoining land. A developer's pack is available on request.