Schemes Affected by Phosphate

Llandrindod Wells

Phosphate affected

Powys County Council will build around 20 x 1-bedroom flats in the centre of Llandrindod Wells on the land between Temple Street and Western Promenade which has been unused for 20 years. Work has been done to make the gable wall of the adjoining grade II* listed Automobile Palace safe and initial surveys have been completed on the site, which once formed part of the garage complex (1960s extension). The project is now at the design phase with the public likely to be consulted over the plans in early 2025.

Target start date: to be confirmed.

Site for new homes in Llandrindod handed over - Powys County Council

Bronllys

Phosphate affected.

Powys County Council has completed the demolition of the former Bronllys school. The building has been unoccupied since the school closed in 2017. The site of the former school building has planning permission for 17 dwellings, which was granted in 2021. However, the development is pending on the outcome of on a village green application which is under consideration as part of a formal process. The village green hearing took place in December 2025 overseen by the Planning inspectorate for Wales. The outcome of this hearing is yet to be determined.

Target start date: to be confirmed.

Crickhowell

Phosphate affected

Pre application submitted January 2026

Talgarth

Phosphate affected

Target start date: to be confirmed

Llanelwedd

Phosphate affected

Powys County Council Housing has within its ownership land within the existing council housing estate located at The Crescent, Llanelwedd. Site surveys and viability appraisals are underway to determine if the land can be reasonably developed to deliver additional much needed council homes at affordable rent.