The site of a former Cardiff sports and social club is set to become a set of affordable flats after council planners gave the go-ahead. Cardiff Community Housing Association has been granted permission from the city council to redevelop the site of the Fleurs Social Club into 15 one- and two-bedroom apartments.
This comes after reaching a section 106 agreement with Cardiff Council, which secured a 100% affordable housing provision. The application reads: “The proposed development at Portmanmoor Road presents a valuable opportunity to introduce high-quality affordable housing to the Splott area, addressing local housing needs through thoughtful and sustainable design.”
It continues: “Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) is committed to delivering new, well-designed affordable homes that integrate seamlessly into the existing urban fabric while prioritising the needs of the local community.”
The apartments will take the place of the social club, which has previously been demolished to make way for the development. According to the applicant, the development will contribute to “alleviating the acute shortage of affordable housing both in Splott and across Cardiff”.
Planning documents detail how the site “benefits from [an] exceptional location” given its “proximity to Cardiff City centre and excellent public transport links” which would provide future tenants with “convenient, car-free travel option”. This is called a “significant opportunity” for the development.
A planting scheme is also included in the application which commits to planting “a large number of native species and species noted for wildlife value”. These include trees, hedges, shrubs, and grasses. The application reads: “A key objective of the proposal is to establish a positive architectural presence within the streetscape.”
It continues: “The development will enhance the existing urban character by continuing the varied roofline from the adjacent apartment block, ensuring a visually cohesive transition. The scheme also contributes to a key vista where Portmanmoor Road, Waler Road, and Ordell Street intersect, reinforcing a sense of place and urban continuity.”
