Council plans to redevelop a former care home in the Rhondda into accommodation for people with learning disabilities have been approved. The application from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council for the redevelopment of the Bronllwyn care home on Colwyn Road in Gelli was approved by the planning committee on Thursday, April 20.
To accommodate the proposed development the application will see the demolition of the existing buildings at the site as well as landscaping, sustainable drainage, access, parking and associated works carried out. The development will be spread over three floors made up of 13 en suite bedrooms and one respite bedroom.
A large courtyard and garden will be included to the west of the building which the report said would provide residents and staff an area of outside amenity space. The development will use the existing access for vehicles from Colwyn Road and Smith Street with the main parking located to the north of the building and an additional parking area made up of two spaces located to the east.
