Powys: Fletcher Homes plan for 25 properties near Welshpool
The proposal for 25 homes on the outskirts of Middletown received outline planning permission in 2018, while reserved matters, which detail how the development might look, were submitted in February 2021.
However, questions were raised over the second part of the proposal by officials in public rights of way, water drainage, highways, and the Welsh Government.
In particular, there were concerns about the impact the site, adjacent to The Fron, would have on the A458, with the potential that traffic could back up from the site onto the trunk road.
Earlier this year, Nigel Thorns Planning Consultancy, submitted an updated planning statement on behalf of applicants Fletcher Homes Ltd and E M & A R Paddock that "seeks to resolve any outstanding planning issues".
Nigel Thorns noted that the update was "a significant amount of information to digest."
He added: "It is our view that there are no outstanding issues raised by any of the internal or external consultees and all detailed matters are deemed acceptable.
"In addition, there have been no objections from any members of the public.
"If there is any concern regarding the layout or design of the scheme in planning terms, or there are any other issues raised, then we would appreciate an opportunity to review these points in line with Planning Policy Wales."
Since then, responses have come back from the Welsh Government, which removed its holding direction for the proposal, while the local county councillor, Amanda Jenner, has cancelled her request to call in the application.
If approved, the development will feature two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, and would include an attenuation pond in the centre.
It would also create off-road parking and a pedestrian footpath for the neighbouring All Saints Church.
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