Carmarthenshire County Council has completed a housing development at Parc Pendre in Kidwelly, delivering 16 energy-efficient homes for local residents.
The scheme provides a mix of four one-bedroom homes, six two-bedroom homes, four three-bedroom homes and two four-bedroom homes. Each property has air source heat pumps, solar panels and high levels of insulation intended to help keep energy costs down for residents.
The council says the homes form part of its work to provide affordable, well-designed housing that supports sustainable communities.
Cabinet Member for Homes, Cllr Emlyn Schiavone, said: “Access to high-quality, affordable housing plays a vital role in improving health and well-being while helping to create thriving, sustainable communities. These new homes will provide safe and welcoming neighbourhoods where families can put down roots and take pride in where they live. They will also support the local economy by helping to attract and retain a skilled workforce.”
New tenants have begun moving in. One resident said: “It’s beautifully designed and crafted. It’s quiet and has improved my mental health. I love the space and that every aspect of living was considered.”
Another resident said: “It’s everything I could need and then some. I’m very happy – thank you so much to you and your team.”
A resident who had been in temporary accommodation said: “I was in temporary accommodation and wasn’t sure where I would end up. I was desperate to come here as I followed the homes being built. I was ecstatic when I was offered one. My health has improved greatly. I love the apartment and the garden. I feel so very lucky.”
Another new resident said: “My new home is just amazing – it feels secure and safe. It’s nice and quiet here and the house is so well insulated that noise from outside is hardly noticeable. The sign-up process was a nice experience and everything was explained fully. The garden is a lovely safe space for my daughter to use and we can’t wait to enjoy it in the summer.”
A further resident said: “This house is amazing and already feels a lot better compared to where I used to live. The solar panels and heating system are really good, cheap to run and easy to use. The move-in process was straightforward and everything was explained really well.”
The council says the Parc Pendre development reflects its commitment to addressing housing need while prioritising sustainability, energy efficiency and community wellbeing.
