The Vale of Glamorgan Council could soon be asking residents for their views on three potential sites for housing in Barry.
This week the Authority’s Cabinet will consider a report that recommends holding a consultation exercise to gauge local opinion on the proposals.
If the report’s contents are approved, people will be able to have their say on plans to increase the number of homes in Barry, linked to the Council’s Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).
The plans include building 54 homes on Hayes Lane in the Bendricks, 40 at Neptune Way on Barry Waterfront and 376 near Weycock Cross in northwest Barry, much of which would be affordable housing.
That last site replaces one in the north east of the town, between Argae Lane and the Barry Docks Link Road, which is no longer being considered due to concerns about deliverability.
Cllr Ruba Sivagnanam, Vale of Glamorgan Council Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Equalities and Regulatory Services, 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 area in north west Barry is being considered as it is in a sustainable location within reasonable walking and cycling distance of Barry station and a range of other services and facilities.
Work to assess the impact on local GP surgeries, schools and highway infrastructure will continue to be carried out to ensure they have the necessary capacity.
These proposals relate to the Council’s RLDP, an extensive document that will shape the Vale of Glamorgan for the next 15 years by indicating whether developments should be permitted in certain locations and identifying areas that need to be protected.
Should the Council’s Cabinet approve proposals, there will be an in-person engagement event to discuss them, while it will also be possible to share opinions online and by telephone.
