A proposal has been lodged with Bannau Brycheiniog planners to turn holiday accommodation in Brecon into a residential care home.

The planning application has been submitted to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority (BBNPA) by React Support Services to change the use of number one Gasworks Lane in Brecon from a holiday let to a residential care home.

If approved, the residential care home would have seven bedrooms for supported living accommodation and a self-contained flat for on-site staff accommodation or for individuals requiring a higher level of independence.

The application has been explained in documents prepared by planning agents Sean Taylor of ST Planning.

Mr Taylor said: “The use will provide a supported environment for adults with care needs.

“The property will be managed by an experienced care provider with 24-hour staffing arrangements.

“The inclusion of a self-contained flat is consistent with modern supported living models, allowing staff to reside on-site or enabling transitional residents to live semi-independently while still receiving care.”

He said that residential care homes are seen as community facilities that help meet identified social needs and that converting the building would “secure” continued beneficial use of the building for community-serving accommodation.

Mr Taylor continued: “Overall, the proposed change of use from a holiday let to a residential care home is strongly supported by national and local planning policy and represents a sustainable, beneficial and community-focused development.

“It makes efficient use of an existing building, supports identified social care needs within Powys, generates fewer impacts than the existing lawful use, and maintains residential character and amenity.

“It has no adverse transport, environmental or visual impact and delivers clear well-being benefits consistent with PPW (Planning Policy Wales) and the Well-being of Future Generations Act.”

He added that the proposals have been tested against the requirements set out in National Guidance and the Development Plan.

Mr Taylor said: “The assessment has demonstrated that there is a qualitative and quantitative need for the development and that no other sequentially preferable locations exist which could accommodate the potential assisted living care development.”

Bridgend-based React Support Services are a social care provider of residential and supported living services.

The firm has said that it “already works closely” with Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB).

They support a “small number” of people from Powys in out-of-county placements due to “limited local accommodation and provision.”

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