Decision details

The report of the Head of Housing Services seeking the Executive’s approval to move forward to develop a new housing scheme of 26 units on the former Ysgol Llaingoch site in Holyhead was presented.

The Executive was advised that the site is located adjacent to the current Waenfawr Council and that the proposed development would comprise of a mix of housing units. The need for social rent and intermediate rent housing in Holyhead has been established with 84 applicants in need of affordable housing registered on the Tai Teg website. In addition to providing new homes where there is a real need for them the development offers benefits in terms of securing revenue for the schools’ business plan and supporting local businesses and the local economy. The proposal would be based on a design and build agreement with the developer as outlined in the report. Subject to the Executive’s approval and the planning application process, it is envisaged that building work would begin in spring 2020 at the earliest.

The Executive discussed the report and in welcoming the proposal for new housing sought further clarity and assurance regarding the building agreement. The Head of Housing Services referred to the advantages of “design and build packages” which was approved as a process for developing new social housing by the Executive in 2017 and is a method already in use by the Council for other schemes.

It was resolved to approve moving forward to develop a new council housing scheme of 26 units on the Ysgol Llaingoch site, Holyhead.