🚫 Plans for new affordable flats in Mumbles have hit a roadblock! 🚫 Despite the gleaming new £26.5 million seawall standing guard nearby, concerns over flood risk have led to a thumbs down from the council.
Beacon Cymru aimed to transform parts of a large Mumbles Road building into five flats above a ground floor café-restaurant. But with the site deemed at high flood risk and failing to meet certain planning guidelines, the council has said no.
📝 Here’s the lowdown:
1. **Flood Risk**: Proposals were on high-risk flood land, needing more justification for approval.
2. **Flat Size**: Concerns over the proposed living space in three flats and potential privacy issues.
3. **Parking Woes**: No dedicated parking planned, in an area already tight on spaces.
Even with the nearby seawall offering some protection and flood-proofing measures proposed, the plans didn’t align with Wales-wide flood risk guidelines, as noted by Natural Resources Wales.
While Mumbles has stunning views and a soaring property market, affordable housing is in demand. Though the council supports this goal, the current plans need tweaking. Beacon Cymru, armed with a green light for conservation efforts, might appeal.
Can these flats make a comeback? Stay tuned for more twists in this planning tale! 🏘️ #Mumbles #Swansea #HousingNews