We are pleased to share that planning committee approval has been secured for an affordable housing exception site in Trefor, Gwynedd. Working alongside Williams Homes and Grŵp Cynefin, the development will provide 15 much-needed homes designed specifically to serve the local community and meet the urgent demand for social housing in the area.
The site is located in a highly sensitive position within a National Landscape (AONB) on the Llŷn Peninsula. Our design approach was guided by a commitment to ensuring the new homes are sympathetic to their setting, respecting the unique character and visual amenity of the protected landscape while maintaining modern standards of efficiency and comfort.
A key driver for the project was the support and sustainability of the local Welsh-speaking community. As an affordable housing exception site, the development is tailored to provide homes for people from Trefor and several nearby villages. This ensures that the local population can remain within their community, protecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the region for future generations.
The achievement of planning approval was the result of a close technical collaboration between Williams Homes, Axis, Land Studio, and Waterco Datrys. By integrating landscape expertise and civil engineering early in the process, the team was able to develop a robust proposal that successfully navigated the environmental and topographical complexities of this sensitive site.
The homes are designed with a focus on sustainability and high-quality placemaking. Reflecting our commitment to the public good, the project utilizes energy-efficient construction methods to provide low-carbon homes that will offer lasting benefits to the residents.
We look forward to seeing the project progress and are proud to be involved in a scheme that provides such meaningful social value to this part of the Llŷn Peninsula.