MID WALES Housing is hoping to build 11 flats in the middle of Machynlleth, on the site of a former agricultural feed company depot.

The Newtown-based social housing landlord, has submitted a planning application to demolish the existing steel and portal shed at the former CCF Yard (Clynderwen and Cardiganshire Farmer Ltd) yard on Heol Maengwyn, and build one and two-bedroom flats there.

The agricultural company has moved its base in Machynlleth to the Treowain industrial estate.

Architects and agents for Mid Wales Housing, George & Tomos, say in the Design and Access Statement: “The application involves the proposed demolition of existing steel portal frame shed and construction of 11 new flats/apartments with associated parking and either a private external garden or communal garden space.

“The existing site makes for an ideal infill plot, located close to the town centre and within walking distance of all the towns amenities. The general layout has been designed to ensure continuation of the existing street scene and frontage along Heol Maengwyn in this location.”

The flats would be part of a two-storey and three-storey building.

The agents added: “Although taller than adjacent properties, it is designed to be similar in size to other three-storey properties in the vicinity.”

As the proposal is for 10 or more dwellings in a “Welsh speaking stronghold”, a Welsh-language impact assessment has also been done as part of the application.

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