PLANS to demolish a house in a Flintshire village in order to build three new ones have been given the go ahead on appeal.

The proposals to develop land on Llanasa Road in Gronant were refused by councillors in April following a visit to the site.

It came after they concluded that the scheme would have a negative impact on the appearance of the area and did not include enough parking spaces.

However, Selwyn Lloyd, who is behind the development, launched an appeal against the decision the following month.

A planning inspector appointed by the Welsh Government has now overturned the conclusions made by Flintshire Council’s planning committee.

In her report, Claire MacFarlane said the properties would have a limited visual impact.

She said: “The proposed development would result in a higher density of development within the plot than currently exists and would be more visible due to the increased height of the proposed dwellings.

The Leader:

The proposals to develop land on Llanasa Road in Gronant were refused by councillors in April following a visit to the site. Source: Planning document

“However, due to the variety of dwelling types and plot sizes in the surrounding area, there is no overall dominant pattern of development or density.

“Two-storey dwellings are also prevalent within the surrounding area and the introduction of three small dwellings would not be out of place within this context.

“The position of the appeal site below road level would also limit the visual impact from the increased height of the proposed dwellings when viewed from the road.

“The proposed development would not be unduly prominent, particularly when viewed in the context of the elevated dwellings to the south.”

Ms MacFarlane also considered other issues raised, including road safety and whether the proposal offers suitable access to public transport.

She said there were low levels of traffic in the area at the time she visited and the proposed access arrangements would improve the current layout.

She added that the nearest bus stop was located approximately 250 metres from the site.

The scheme has been approved subject to the developer agreeing to pay £1,100 per house to enhance a play area in Gronant.