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LLANNON: 47 new affordable homes completed near Cross Hands in housing association’s first self-built development
A total of 47 affordable homes have been completed in the village of Llannon, near Cross Hands, in a first for one of the region’s biggest housing associations.
The development is the first to be built by Beacon Cymru under its own “self-delivery” model, rather than being handed to an external contractor.
The Swansea-based association — formerly known as Coastal Housing before its rebrand — said managing the build itself had given it greater control over design, quality and costs.
The new homes are a mix of two, three and four-bedroom houses and bungalows.
A mix of houses and bungalows on the completed 47-home scheme at Llannon. Image: Beacon CymruAll have been built to Welsh Government standards and achieved the top EPC A energy rating.
Renewable technology, including solar panels, has been fitted to help keep energy bills down for the people moving in.
The scheme was not a simple one to build. The site falls by 16 metres from top to bottom, a level difference the association said had added complexity to the project.
Despite that, Beacon said the development had been completed on time.
The homes were funded through the Welsh Government’s Social Housing Grant.
The association said it had used a largely local supply chain on the build, keeping much of the investment in the area and creating work and training opportunities through its subcontractors.
Rhianydd Jenkins, executive director of development and growth at Beacon, said the project marked a major milestone for the association.
She said building its first self-managed development had shown the strengths of the approach, and that the association was proud of its work with local partners.
She added that the success of the scheme had cleared the way for Beacon’s next self-delivered project, at Swansea Waterfront.
Beacon was formed through the merger of housing associations operating across south Wales, and has a string of developments in the pipeline, including city-centre flats in Swansea.
The Llannon homes add to a growing number of affordable housing schemes being brought forward across the region as associations and councils try to tackle a shortage of social housing.
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Earlier plans from the association now known as Beacon. -
SWANSEA: 186 homes planned for Penplas – including derelict supermarket site
Plans have been unveiled to build 186 new homes on land in Penplas that has stood derelict for nearly three decades.
The proposals focus on three sites off Milford Way — including the former Leo’s superstore, which has remained vacant since it was demolished in the mid-1990s.
Developers say the scheme could finally bring the long-neglected land back into use, delivering new housing for local families and first-time buyers.
Map showing the three proposed housing sites off Milford Way in Penplas, including the long-derelict former Leo’s supermarket siteThe plans have been submitted to Swansea Council for pre-application consideration by housing association Codi (previously known as Pobl), working in partnership with building firm Morganstone and the local authority.
If approved, the development would form a key part of wider efforts to regenerate the Penderi area, which covers Blaenymaes, Portmead, Penplas and Cadle.
The move comes amid growing demand for housing in Swansea, particularly in established communities where younger generations are struggling to stay close to family.
Local resident Dylan Jones said the plans could help keep communities together.
He said: “New houses are very much needed in this area. People who grow up here naturally want to live near to their parents and friends when they start their own families.”
He added: “We are a proud community, who always look out for each other, and these proposals look like they will also enable those who may want to downsize from family homes as they get older.”
The new homes are expected to be modern and energy efficient, with developers promising lower energy bills and environmentally friendly design.
Plans also include improved green spaces and better links between different parts of the neighbourhood, reflecting feedback from local residents.
The development builds on wider regeneration work already underway in Penderi, including the launch of a major masterplan aimed at transforming the area, as previously reported when a long-term vision for the community was unveiled.
It also follows significant investment in existing homes, including a groundbreaking energy retrofit scheme that has seen hundreds of properties fitted with solar panels to cut costs and carbon emissions — part of what we reported as the UK’s largest project of its kind.
Homes in Penderi fitted with solar panels as part of a major energy retrofit scheme already underway in the area
(Image: Codi)Codi says the latest proposals are another step in a long-term commitment to the area, where it has been a landlord for more than 30 years.
Development director Claire Tristham said the plans are about more than just housing.
She said: “These proposals add another step in delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes providing comfortable, affordable homes.”
She added: “Regeneration here isn’t short term — it’s a long-term commitment to people, place and opportunity.”
The scheme is still at an early stage, with further consultation expected before any formal planning application is submitted.
But for many in Penplas, the prospect of finally seeing the long-empty supermarket site brought back to life could mark a turning point for the area.
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Ongoing work to cut energy bills and emissions for local residents. -
Major 250‑home Bryncoch development back on the table as new plans revealed
Long‑running scheme re‑emerges
A huge proposal to build a 250‑home estate at Leiros Parc has resurfaced as Codi Group — the new housing association formed from the merger of Pobl and Linc Cymru — opens a fresh round of public consultation.
The 11.8‑hectare site sits above Caewern on a sharp south‑facing slope. It is currently farmland, scrub and a former farmyard, but the new outline plans show one of the largest housing developments proposed in Neath in years.
The scheme includes homes, a small community hub, allotments, play areas, new walking and cycling routes, a bus loop and large areas of public open space.
Years of testing and design work
The Design and Access Statement shows the project has been in development for almost a decade. Site investigations began in 2017, with coal mining risk assessments, soil testing, drainage studies and topographical surveys carried out over several years.
Earlier versions of the layout were drawn up long before Codi Group existed, indicating the scheme has been progressing quietly in the background.
Contaminated soil across the site
One of the most significant findings is the discovery of elevated arsenic levels in the shallow soils across the entire site. The proposed solution is to cap the land with buildings, hardstanding and 600mm of clean imported soil in gardens and landscaped areas.
Coal seams were also identified, but engineers say the risk from old workings is negligible.
Steep terrain shapes the development
The DAS describes the slope as the site’s biggest constraint, with long cross‑sections showing how sharply the land falls away. The terrain dictates the road layout, drainage strategy and the distribution of open space.
Drainage tests show mixed results, meaning the estate will rely heavily on Sustainable Drainage Systems, including swales and soakaways. The scheme will require separate SAB approval alongside planning.
A network of high‑voltage overhead power lines crosses the land and may need to be buried to allow development.
Access, footpaths and green buffers
Access would come from Daphne Road, with a secondary pedestrian, cycle and emergency route from Leiros Parc Drive. A public right of way running through the fields would be retained and linked into new routes.
Large areas of the site are set aside as woodland buffers and “eco‑tone planting”, creating green separation between the homes and surrounding landscape. The plans also include a community park, kick‑about area and several small play spaces.
Allocated housing land with affordability requirement
The land is already allocated for housing under Neath Port Talbot’s Local Development Plan, with a requirement for 25% affordable housing. As a housing association‑led scheme, the final proportion could be higher, though this is not confirmed in the outline documents.
Residents can now comment on the plans through the statutory pre‑application consultation run by Asbri Planning. A full planning application will follow once the consultation closes on 16 February 2026.
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Another example of public‑sector land being converted into new housing across the region. -
Wales’ biggest housing group gets new name as Linc and Pobl merge to form Codi
The new identity came into force on 1 January 2026, bringing the two major organisations together under one banner and one strategy. The move creates a single not‑for‑profit giant with nearly 25,000 homes, 17,000 people receiving care and support, and more than 3,000 staff across Wales.
A new Welsh housing heavyweight
The merger, first confirmed in June, brings together decades of work by both organisations — including the earlier merger of Swansea‑based Grŵp Gwalia and Newport’s Seren to form Pobl back in 2016.
Codi says its mission is simple: to “rise” to the challenges facing communities across Wales, with the name taken from the Welsh word for “rise”.
The new group says it will use its combined strength to deliver more homes, more support and more long‑term investment in local communities.
Scott Sanders, Group CEO of Codi Group, said:
“The completion of the merger and transition to Codi marks a significant step forward. Codi brings together the strengths and legacies of two strong organisations with shared values and deep community roots, giving us the size and scale to make a real difference while staying local to the communities we work in.
“As an anchor institution in Wales, we have a unique ability to influence and drive real change. Working in partnership with like‑minded organisations, our ambition extends beyond simply building better homes to shaping whole communities.
“Our ability to deliver at scale while staying rooted in local communities is what sets Codi apart and underpins how we approach growth, partnership, and lasting outcomes for our customers.”
£1bn boost and thousands of new homes
Codi says it will contribute £1 billion to the Welsh economy over the next five years, supporting jobs, skills and new developments across the country.
The group also plans to build more than 4,500 new homes, alongside continued investment in existing communities and services.
As a not‑for‑profit organisation, Codi says its focus remains on helping people “live well, feel supported and achieve their full potential”.
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Major recruitment drive aims to speed up repairs and improve services for tenants.