A PLAN for more than 20 council homes on a formerly listed site is set to be given the green light.

Denbighshire County Council submitted the plan for Ffordd Coppy in Denbigh that would “meet the climate change agenda” and be “adaptable to future technologies”.

The design and access statement said the semi-detached properties include 18 two-bed homes and four four-bedroom homes made from red brick, Welsh slate roofing and timber fencing. There would also be an access road and street lighting built outside the buildings.

The homes would have large, south facing windows to benefit from sunlight and solar heat, and an architectural style familiar to Denbigh, such as dentil at windowsill level.

There would also be room made available to build a cycle path in future.

The proposed 22 houses would be situated next to the Tan y Sgubor social housing estate, built by Denbigh charity Grŵp Cynefin.

The site was formely occupied by the grade II listed Lodge Farm, which was decided to be demolished by cabinet members in 2016. The new plan has received one complaint from a homeowner whose view would be obstructed by the properties.

A Denbighshire County Council spokesperson said the development is part of its Corporate Plan, which sets out its priority spending areas.

“The development proposed for land above Tan y Sgubor will help us to deliver the commitment to provide an additional 170 council homes in Denbighshire by 2022," the spokesperson said.

"The land was originally allocated for new homes in the Local Development Plan for Denbighshire which was adopted in 2013.”

Glenn Swingler, county councillor for Denbigh Upper, said there is a “desperate need” for social housing in Denbigh”, adding: “Every day I deal with someone who is about to become homeless, living in overcrowded conditions or sofa surfing.

“Providing suitable housing will save costs for emergency housing as well as social services.”