Housing estate to be transformed with rebuild plans

AN APPLICATION for 150 houses as part of plans to regenerate what was once the largest public sector housing scheme in Wales could be submitted this month.

- ANTHONY LEWIS

Housing association Trivallis is seeking permission for phase 1A of the Penrhys regeneration proposals in the Rhondda - an area in the north-west of the site.

It involves the construction of up to 150 new homes, with a mix of affordable housing, including new homes for existing residents, and homes for sale. Demolition of the existing buildings in this area is already under way.

It is expected that an outline planning application for the development of the wider masterplan area will be submitted early in 2026.

A report to cabinet on Wednesday this week also recommends that authority be given to the director of corporate estates to negotiate the sale and transfer of the land within the existing estate area that is currently in council ownership to Trivallis.

It is also recommended that cabinet members agree that the council owned land to the south is included in the wider masterplan now and also be transferred at an appropriate time.