Barry housing plans facing consultation

Barry residents could soon be asked for their views on plans to build more than 470 new homes around the town.

Three sites have been identified by Vale of Glamorgan Council as part of its replacement local development plan (LDRP).

But plans for a site in the north east of Barry have been scrapped because of concerns over whether they could be delivered.

The cabinet will discuss a report next week which reccommends holding a public consultation.

376 new homes have been earmarked near Weycock Cross in the north west of the town, replacing initial proposals for a site between Argae Lane and the Barry Docks Link Road.

The council says the new location is being considered as sustainable - with a range of facilites and services, as well as within reasonable walking and cycling distance of Barry railway station.

Another 54 homes would be built on Hayes Lane in the Bendricks, while 40 homes could be built at Neptune Way on the waterfront.

The council says many of the new builds would be affordable.

Cllr Ruba Sivagnanam, cabinet member for community engagement, said: "The population of Barry is growing, meaning so is demand for homes, particularly affordable housing."

"In order to meet this need, the council has identified three sites in the town for possible housing development, the largest being near Weycock Cross."

“If agreed by cabinet, a consultation exercise will begin shortly, offering all interested parties the chance to share their thoughts on the proposals."

“We want everyone to have quality homes in safe neighbourhoods and believe developing sites such as these will help deliver that.”

The council says it would continue to assess the impact on local surgeries, schools and highway infrastructure in order to ensure they have the necessary capacity for the housing schemes.

If the cabinet approves the report, the council would hold an in-person event to discuss the proposals, as well as carrying out an online survey.

The RLDP, which sets out development in the Vale for the next fifteen years, has also earmarked up to 1100 new homes in the St Athan area - including as many as 500 on land at Church Road and up to 600 to the west of the village.

450 homes could be built at Readers Way in Rhoose and 250 new homes are on the cards for land just off Cardiff Road to the north of Dinas Powys.

Last November, a council report suggested 1,075 new affordable homes were needed would be needed annually for the next five years to meet demand.

The council is expected to submit its replacement LDP to the Welsh Government by the end of the year before it is adopted later in 2026.

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