Approval in principal is good news for bungalow scheme

THE Welsh Assembly Government has approved, in principal, Carmarthenshire County Council’s proposals to build 39 bungalows in Llanelli and Kidwelly.

Full Council backed plans for the £3.6million scheme more than a year ago, and have since lobbied the Assembly for a decision.

The Assembly’s recent ‘approval in principal’ means the council can push forward with gaining the relevant planning permission for the development.

The bungalows are planned on three sites – Y Waun, Llanelli, with a proposal for 26 bungalows; Morfa Maen, Kidwelly, with a proposal for eight bungalows, and Llysnewydd, Llanelli, with a proposal for five bungalows.

The revenue generated from the bungalow rental income, together with the Housing Revenue Account, will support the capital costs.

Head of housing, Robin Staines, said: “There are many benefits to building new bungalows for older people, in terms of providing the infrastructure to help older people live safely within their own homes, and relieving some of the demand for disabled home adaptations.

“It would also allow for smaller households to downsize, freeing up larger accommodation for families, and would create design and construction jobs to boost the local economy.”