Plans for hundreds of new homes in Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan

Plans have been revealed for a 300-plus new home development in the Vale of Glamorgan. Persimmon Homes East Wales has submitted a full planning application to Vale of Glamorgan Council for 339 properties on land north of the railway line in Rhoose.

The development – on a site allocated for housing for over 20 years -reserves more than a third of the homes (119 properties) for a housing association partner, to help alleviate the pressure on the council for the provision of affordable homes. There are nearly 7,000 people in the Vale of Glamorgan on a housing waiting list.

Subject to planning consent in January work on the scheme would start next spring with the first homes ready for occupancy at the end of 2025.

Persimmon Homes East Wales managing director, Lee Hawker, said "We are delighted to be bringing forward our proposals to build high-quality, much-needed, and affordable new homes to Rhoose to in a vital step to help alleviate the local housing crisis.

"The merits of the scheme from addressing flooding concerns to environmental benefits to community infrastructure speak for themselves and play a significant part in making our proposals an attractive and significant part of meeting the Vale's local housing need.

"Persimmon is committed to leaving a positive and lasting legacy in the areas in which it develops, and will continue our engagement with stakeholders and the local community to ensure our scheme delivers on their priorities.

"We look forward to taking this application through the planning process."