Spades in the Ground at Parc Emlyn as Work Begins on 58 New Affordable Homes in Penygroes
Caredig, alongside partners Carmarthenshire County Council and Parc Emlyn Developments, has celebrated the start of construction at Parc Emlyn, Penygroes, with a ceremonial spade-in-the-ground event attended by local councillors, stakeholders and members of the project team.
The development will deliver 58 affordable homes for social rent, helping to meet growing housing need across Carmarthenshire.
Located on Norton Road at the former Parc Emlyn site, the development represents a significant investment in the local community and has been made possible through partnership working between Caredig, Carmarthenshire County Council, Welsh Government and Parc Emlyn Developments.
The new neighbourhood will provide a carefully designed mix of family homes, apartments and bungalows to meet a range of local housing needs. Green spaces will be incorporated throughout the development, along with pedestrian and cycle links to support active travel and connect residents with the wider community.
Construction began in August 2026 and the development is expected to be completed in 2028.
Delivering Homes for Local People
Lucy Roberts, Head of Development at Caredig, said:
“It was fantastic to welcome our partners, elected members and stakeholders to Parc Emlyn to mark this important milestone. These 58 homes will provide much-needed affordable housing for local people and are the result of strong partnership working between Caredig, Carmarthenshire County Council, Welsh Government and our development partners.
Developments such as Parc Emlyn play a vital role in helping people access safe, secure and energy-efficient homes within their communities. We look forward to seeing the development take shape over the coming months.”
Councillor Emlyn Schiavone, Cabinet Member for Homes, added:
“It was a privilege to visit the Parc Emlyn housing development at Norton Road, Penygroes, to witness the beginning of the construction.
This valuable affordable housing scheme will deliver 58 new homes for social rent at a time when there is huge local need for high-quality, energy-efficient, affordable houses, flats and bungalows.
It represents an important investment in the community, which has been made possible through partnership working between Caredig, Carmarthenshire County Council, Welsh Government and the wider project team. I am looking forward to its completion.”
Local member Councillor Dai Thomas welcomed the development, saying:
“Anything that can provide more affordable houses for local people is welcome. We need to keep young people in our community.”
A Partnership Creating Lasting Communities
Colum Carty, Director at Parc Emlyn Developments, highlighted the wider benefits of the scheme:
“Parc Emlyn Developments Limited is delighted to be working in partnership with Caredig and Carmarthenshire County Council on this significant residential housing project at Penygroes, which will provide much-needed affordable housing for local people.
The development, which forms part of a wider site which we will also be bringing forward in the future, will deliver a carefully considered mix of bungalows, family homes and walk-up apartments, alongside green spaces and new pedestrian and cycle connections that link the site with the existing village and local facilities. We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with our partners as we work together to provide high-quality homes in the local area.”
As work progresses, Parc Emlyn will play an important role in increasing the supply of affordable, energy-efficient homes in Carmarthenshire while supporting thriving, sustainable communities for generations to come.