Plas Newydd Farm, Prestatyn

This proposed development is located on land adjacent to Plas Newydd Farm, Prestatyn, and is a site which includes areas that have been submitted to Denbighshire County Council for their consideration for allocation of the site in the Replacement Local Development Plan. To the east of the site is existing development, including Ffordd Cae Felin and an earlier Castle Green Homes development to the east of Plas Newydd Farm. To the north, south and west is open countryside and agricultural land. The site covers an area of 35.7 acres (14.45 hectares), of which 24.15 acres is proposed for the development of new homes, with the remaining land planned to incorporate public open space areas and retain existing mature landscaping.

The earlier Castle Green scheme developed to the east of Plas Newydd Farm was delivered as 100% affordable homes in partnership with Adra, a North Wales affordable housing provider. During the development of that site Castle Green Homes received numerous consultation responses from local Council Officers, Councillors and political leaders pointing out the lack of both affordable housing and open-market homes in the local area. This scheme is intended to take account of that feedback, by delivering a broader mix of affordable housing with various tenures and private housing for sale.

A total of 390 dwellings are proposed, ranging in size from one to four bedrooms, and all are to be two storeys high. 273 of the properties are proposed to be made available for open-market sale, and the remaining 117 houses will form a provision of affordable housing, the details and tenure of which will be confirmed with Denbighshire County Council during our subsequent planning application. This affordable provision makes up 30% of the dwellings proposed. Denbighshire County Council policy is for only 10%, meaning an over-provision of affordable housing is intended to be delivered through this scheme. A series of financial contributions to provide funding for local schools, public facilities and infrastructure will also be offered to Denbighshire County Council’s policies, with this and the affordable housing provision to be secured by the Council through a legal agreement.

The new homes, roads and associated landscaping proposed will be designed and constructed to a high standard and will be entirely in keeping with the context of the local area. The development will offer a well-considered and attractive place to live for future local residents.