PLANS for a 141-home development in Connah's Quay have been recommended for approval by Flintshire Council's planning officers despite local objections. 

Ahead of the council's planning committee meeting next week, a report published by planning officials is recommending that the proposal be given the go-ahead. 

The plans have been met with fierce objection within the local community, which has included protests and petitions. 

Tonight (Thursday, June 15), a public meeting is being held at Connah's Quay Cricket Club regarding the plans. 

Concerns raised include increased traffic, impact on infrastructure, protected species and living conditions. 

The land has been ear-marked for development in Flintshire Council's Local Development Plan (LDP). 

The planning officer's report states: "There are a number of constraints to the site, namely ecological matters including protected species and trees but these have all been considered at length and it has been demonstrated that the impact can be adequately managed.

"Significant concerns have been raised by local residents with regards to the impact on the existing highway network and raise safety concerns. Both the Councils Highways department and the North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority do not raise any objection to the proposal. A number of conditions are proposed including details of active travel linkages.

"The proposal meets all local guidance in terms of separation distances, amenity spaces and public open space. Contributions towards education facilities, open space and the 35 per cent affordable housing provision on site are to be secured.

"The application is considered to be compliant with local and national planning policy and I therefore recommend that members resolve to grant planning permission."

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The application is recommended for approval subject to the following conditions met by the applicant: 

  • Payment of a financial contribution towards education of £367,710 towards Golftyn CP School.
  • Provision of 35 per cent affordable housing on the site.
  • Payment of a financial contribution of £70,000 to enhance an existing MUGA pitch at Connah’s Quay High School. 
  • Payment of a financial contribution of £85,000 to enhance and/or for the maintenance of wildlife habitats and informal recreation in the community.
  • The establishment of a Management Company for the management and future maintenance of the onsite public open space and communal landscaping areas.

The proposed development from Edwards Homes includes a mixture of two, three and four-bedroom houses, with most being three-bedroom family homes.

The Ewloe-based company said the scheme had been designed to meet the current market demand, with a total of 39 affordable homes included in the plans.