HUNDREDS of homes could be built in Pontarddulais.

Persimmon Homes West Wales has submitted plans to Swansea Council for 504 homes in a new development on land south of Glanffwrd Road, Pontarddulais.

The homes will be zero-carbon and the site will have no gas, instead being powered by air-source heat pumps and solar panels.

If approved, Persimmon will be building a range of styles of homes, from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom houses, with a number of the properties being transferred to a housing association partner.

Persimmon is also planning to build a new primary school as part of the scheme as well as a community building. It will also include sustainable drainage infrastructure and Persimmon will provide a ‘significant’ financial contribution towards an all-weather 3G pitch for Pontarddulais Comprehensive School and public transport improvements in the area.

Persimmon says that green infrastructure and ecological enhancement is a core part of the vision for the development and parks, play equipment and playing pitches are inclusive of the public open space it is offering.

Stuart Philips, Persimmon Homes West Wales’ managing director, said: “Persimmon is excited to formally submit our planning application for a project in Pontarddulais which aims to deliver 500 zero-carbon ready homes. This scheme will enable local residents to stay within their community, nurturing its growth and sustainability.

“The application presents a detailed view of our proposals, underscoring the significant benefits it will bring to the local community. These benefits include creating numerous jobs, offering a diverse range of quality housing options to meet local needs, and transferring several properties to a housing association to address the local housing waiting list.

“An integral part of this project is the development of new community facilities, including a primary school and sustainable drainage infrastructure. Additionally, we’re committing a substantial financial contribution towards an all-weather 3G pitch at Pontarddulais Comprehensive School.

“The scheme’s green vision, utilisation of public open spaces, improvements in off-site transport, and provisions for active travel are key aspects of our proposal. These elements demonstrate our dedication to delivering a sustainable and high-quality development.

“We look forward to engaging with the council over the course of the determination process, as we work constructively and collaboratively to deliver a zero-carbon ready scheme that benefits Pontarddulais and leaves a legacy which delivers economic, social and environmental value for the local community.”

Part of the plans also includes improvements to the Water Street/Station Road junction and the A489, Alltiago Road, Pentre Road and Saint Teilo Street. These improvements will involve the installation of Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation (MOVA), a more advanced signalling system that can apply ‘green time’ more efficiently across a junction to minimise overall delay and queuing.

The plans have been submitted following public engagement activities in 2023 and Persimmon says it has taken the feedback into account in the plans.