Proposals for 50 houses and flats in the heart of Tonypandy are poised to be go before councillors for a decision.
A planning application from Trivallis, concerning Mitchell Court, is scheduled to be reviewed by Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council's planning committee on Thursday, July 24.
The site also encompasses the location of the former conservative club and the RCT principal office building.
The proposed 50 homes and flats would consist of 17 one-bedroom apartments, 25 two-bedroom apartments, four two-bedroom houses, and four three-bedroom houses.
The existing primary access to the apartments from Court Street leading to a car park with 16 spaces would be retained.
On the ground floor, the plans include separate rooms for the storage of mobility scooters, bicycles, and recycling/waste.
Off-street parking would be provided for the houses, with two spaces allocated per house.
The open space would be landscaped and feature a 'pocket park' nestled between the houses, leading to a landscaped play and social area. New tree planting and sustainable drainage features would also be incorporated.
During the consultation period, revised plans featuring minor adjustments to the layout and access were received.
No public objections to the plans were received.
In their report, planning officers recommending approval stated that the proposed development is situated within the settlement boundary. Its highly sustainable location and the beneficial re-use of previously developed land would comply with both the northern strategy area policies of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and national sustainable placemaking outcomes set out in Planning Policy Wales.
The report adds: "In addition the design and layout of the development would provide an attractive use of the former residential and office site and would be of an appearance and scale appropriate and sympathetic to the surrounding properties and street scene.
"Furthermore the 100% affordable dwellings would provide a welcome and significant contribution towards local housing needs as identified by the council's local housing market assessment."
They further added that the impact of the development on the residential amenity of the surrounding neighbouring properties and existing residents would be considered acceptable. They also noted that the scheme could be delivered without detriment to highway safety.
