GREEN LIGHT FOR SECOND PHASE OF MAJOR HOUSING SCHEME

ALMOST 20 years after first securing planning permission, construction of phase two of a major housing development in Rhostyllen will soon begin.

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SG Estates submitted plans for a 223-home development on Wrexham Road (pictured) that was approved in 2007.

To date, 78 homes have been built in phase one, but on Tuesday Wrexham County Borough Council’s planning committee granted officers delegated powers to approve phase two of the development.

‘The developer - SG Estates - has now submitted revised proposals that reduce the overall size of the development from 223 homes to 215, allowing more space for residents.

SG Estates has also confirmed that it would be working with Network Rail to close off a ground-level pedestrian crossing across the railway tracks that run parallel to the development, which councillors raised as a safety concern.

Officers will now have the power to confirm planning conditions and grant permission for work to begin.

‘The move was welcomed by Wrexham Council leader and Esclusham councillor Mark Pritchard.