Oakenholt 121 affordable homes plan backed for approval
Castle Green Homes is seeking permission to build 121 designated affordable homes on land at Quarry Farm and Leadbrook Drive in Oakenholt, near Flint.
The site, which sits outside of Flintshire's Local Development Plan (LDP), is approximately 12 acres (4.87 hectares) and is currently used for agricultural purposes, surrounded by existing residential properties on its northern, eastern and western boundaries.
Land beyond the site's southern boundary is open countryside currently in use for agricultural purposes.
The layout of the proposed development. (Image: Planning documents) The development would comprise a range of two-storey one-to-four-bedroom properties and include a variety of flats, terraced and semi-detached properties.
Flintshire Council has received a total of 55 objections from local residents - who raise concerns over the fact the site lies outside of the LDP, potential impact on flooding, increased traffic, loss of open countryside and overdevelopment.
Nevertheless, planning officials have recommended the scheme by approved by Flintshire Council's planning committee at its meeting on Wednesday (June 11).
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A planning officer's report states: "The proposed development will provide 121 dwellings of which 100 per cent will be affordable housing. The scheme provides a logical extension to Flint, a Tier 1 Main Service Centre and is acceptable in principle having regards to being an affordable housing exceptions site in accordance with the LDP.
"The development will assist in meeting the identified affordable housing need for the settlement, the layout, public open space provision, biodiversity enhancements and other detailed technical considerations are considered to be acceptable and in accordance with policy.
"As such it is recommended that the application is approved."
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