Specialist housing scheme set to transform former Ely Housing Office site
11 new social rent homes have been approved to be delivered in Ely, helping more people live independently in homes designed around their needs.
Planning permission has been granted for the former Ely Housing Office site on Grand Avenue, Cardiff, with the scheme being brought forward in partnership with Cardiff Council.
Designed to support older residents and people with restricted mobility, the scheme will provide high-quality homes that enable people to live independently while staying connected to their local community.
Located in an established neighbourhood close to local amenities and public transport links, the site offers future residents easy access to the services, facilities and support networks they rely on every day.
Features include fully accessible homes, accommodation for residents who may require overnight care and a secure communal courtyard, creating opportunities for residents to connect with neighbours and enjoy shared outdoor space.
The plans have been carefully shaped to complement the surrounding area. Existing landscape features will be retained where possible, alongside new communal green spaces that create a safe and welcoming environment for residents to spend time outdoors and socialise.
This development, in the heart of Ely, will provide much-needed council homes designed specifically to support adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible while remaining connected to their local community. The scheme has been carefully designed around residents’ needs, with fully accessible homes, accommodation for those who may require overnight care, and shared communal spaces that promote wellbeing, social interaction and a sense of belonging.
By transforming this vacant site into a high-quality specialist housing development, we’re creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that will have a lasting impact on residents’ quality of life. It also reflects our commitment to providing the right homes for people with a wide range of needs and increasing the supply of specialist housing across Cardiff.”
Cllr Lynda Thorne
Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, Cardiff Council
One of the real strengths of our partnership with Cardiff Council is the ability to bring forward a wide range of housing across the city, responding to different needs and creating opportunities for more people to access the right home for them. Ely Housing is a great example of that approach, transforming a vacant site into homes that have been carefully designed around the people who will live there.”
Dave Bullock
Regional Director for Wates Residential Wales
