Powys County Council is progressing plans for a new modular housing development in Llandrindod Wells that aims to provide safe, modern temporary accommodation for people experiencing a housing crisis.
The proposed development at County Hall would deliver self contained temporary homes, offering households a stable place to stay while they receive support to secure long term accommodation.
The council is currently supporting 31 households in emergency housing under its homelessness duties. The new homes are intended to reduce reliance on costly emergency placements while providing greater privacy, independence and stability for individuals and families.
By increasing the supply of suitable temporary accommodation, the council says it will be better placed to support households locally, ease pressure on emergency housing and create a more sustainable homelessness system.
The development would also provide support for younger people who may be sofa surfing or living in insecure housing, helping create a pathway towards settled housing and improved long term outcomes.
Councillor Matthew Dorrance, Deputy Leader, said: “Everyone deserves a safe and secure place to call home. This proposed development will help tackle homelessness and poverty in Powys, supporting our ambition to build a stronger, fairer, greener county.
“By providing modern, self-contained homes, we can offer people stability, dignity and support at a difficult time, while reducing reliance on expensive emergency accommodation. It is the kind of practical, preventative action our Tackling Poverty transformation programme is focused on, helping people earlier, improving outcomes and supporting households into settled, long-term housing.”
The council said all placements into its emergency and longer term temporary accommodation are subject to robust assessment, safeguarding and risk management processes, with each household’s circumstances carefully considered.
Residents receive regular contact and ongoing support from housing officers and partner support providers to help ensure accommodation is well managed, support moves into permanent housing and minimise disruption to neighbouring residents.
The proposed modular housing scheme forms part of Powys County Council’s wider commitment to preventing homelessness, supporting vulnerable residents and creating sustainable housing solutions across the county.
