Six new families are settling into their new homes in Gwynedd, marking an important milestone in delivering high-quality, affordable housing in the county.

North Wales Housing have officially welcomed the six new families to their new homes in the village of Llanystumdwy.

The new development consists of six high-quality homes, with two three-bedroom, five-person houses, and four two-bedroom, four-person dormer bungalows having been created.

Work began on the Llŷn Peninsula development in 2024 and all of the properties have been constructed using a structural timber frame.

This modern method of construction offers a range of environmental and energy-efficient benefits, including high levels of thermal insulation, improved airtightness and reduced carbon emissions. This sustainable approach supports lower heating costs for residents and contributes to broader efforts to tackle climate change.

North Wales Housing, which provides safe, affordable homes and support services to almost 3,000 households across north Wales, has worked in close partnership with Tai Teg, Gwynedd Council and the Welsh Government to bring the project to fruition. The homes have been built by GMC (Gareth Morris Construction Limited).

Earlier in the week, North Wales Housing welcomed Siân Gwenllian MS, Jennifer Johnson from Gwynedd Council, Bethan Parry Jones, the clerk of Llanystumdwy council, and representatives from the local community council to Cae’r Felin to visit the newly completed development.

Commenting on the visit, Siân Gwenllian MS said: “Good luck to the families who are moving to the six new social homes on the Cae'r Felin estate in Llanystumdwy.

“It's nice to see families building a future in our villages, keeping our communities alive and our language thriving! And doing so in energy efficient and environmentally friendly houses.

“There is a housing crisis in Wales, and more social housing is needed to tackle that crisis.”

One family, who had been living in temporary accommodation in Pwllheli, said the move means a huge amount to them.

They said: “This house is absolutely fantastic, and we honestly couldn't have asked for more.”

Another new resident shared how much of a difference the home will make, saying: “We feel blessed. We currently live in a small, run-down flat. This is the fresh start we needed, and we consider ourselves very lucky.”

Lauren Eaton-Jones is Assistant Director Development at North Wales Housing. She said: “North Wales Housing is pleased to provide these new, affordable homes in this area of the Llŷn Peninsula, where we know it can be particularly challenging for local people to access housing.

“This scheme was made possible thanks to Welsh Government funding and the support of Cyngor Gwynedd, and it is incredibly rewarding to see how happy our new residents are with their homes.”

She added: “Many thanks also to GMC, who were a pleasure to work with throughout the development. We will continue to look for similar opportunities to help other communities grow sustainably wherever we see local demand for affordable homes.”