A PLAN to build almost 50 new homes in Holyhead has been given the green light by council planners.

Anwyl Homes had submitted a planning application for the 46 house development at Parc Tyddyn Bach which stands just a stone’s throw away from the former Ysgol Llaingoch primary school.

According to the developers, the estate will include both detached and semi detached homes on a site which is currently used for grazing.

This afternoon, a meeting of Anglesey Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the plans on the recommendation of officers – despite objections being raised by one local member.

Cllr Glyn Haynes, who was not in attendance but had submitted a written response, asked for the plans to be “called-in” to the committee following concerns from local residents at the Waenfawr Estate, which would back on to the proposed development, in relation to possible flooding issues which may arise from the stream which runs nearby.

He added: “Also, there are concerns from residents over the privacy of their homes especially in light of the two storey houses which will be overlooking their properties and that access to their estate might be seen as a ‘short cut’.

“I understand that a screening in the form of trees is proposed but this may not be adequate for privacy and that some sort of fencing in addition to the trees might be more appropriate.

“There are also known badger sets in the locality of the proposal and concerns are raised in relation to the welfare of the badgers and environmental concerns to them if they are relocated.”

But officers had recommended approval on the proviso that the exact housing mix and drainage matters are resolved before construction starts, as well as four of the houses being designated as affordable.

The design and access statement submitted by Anwyl Homes, notes: “Approval will provide 46 new homes which will provide a range of house types to create a balanced mixed community within the parameters of the planning permission and further discussions with the Local Authority.

“The resulting development will create a suitable and sustainable residential neighbourhood exhibiting best practice as well as respecting it’s context and surroundings retaining existing landscape feature where possible while also referencing the relevant policies and guidance provided ensuring that the proposed development integrates into the wider area.”

Members unanimously approved the plans on the proviso that several conditions are followed including a contribution to the authority’s affordable housing fund and that drainage measures are agreed upon.