Carmarthenshire County Council has entered an agreement with Lovell to develop and build 84 new mixed tenure homes, off Ffordd Pentre in West Carmarthen.

The scheme, called Dôl y Castell and spanning 3.6 hectares, will consist of 42 open market sale homes and 42 affordable homes, 25 of which will be available via social rent and 17 for low-cost home ownership.

A range of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties are proposed to be delivered, creating a vibrant and attractive new community for everyone from first-time buyers to growing families.

The development is also set to feature open green spaces, footpaths, play areas and social gathering spaces, fostering a community with placemaking and residents’ wellbeing at its core.

Work on site is expected to commence in early 2027 and complete in 2029, with the first open market sale homes set to be available at the end of 2027 and the first affordable homes becoming available in spring 2028.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Homes, Emlyn Schiavone, said: “As a Council, we are pleased to be working in partnership with Lovell on proposals for 84 new homes off Ffordd Pentre in the west of Carmarthen. These homes will help meet the needs of local individuals and families in the Carmarthen area.

“The plans place strong emphasis on creating a high‑quality and sustainable neighbourhood. Around one hectare of the site is dedicated to green infrastructure, including open spaces, footpaths, planting, play areas and areas for community use. This approach supports our commitment to delivering well‑designed developments that enhance the environment and promote a strong sense of place for future residents.”

Anthony Vagges, regional managing director at Lovell, said: “We are very proud to be partnering with Carmarthenshire County Council to deliver 84 high-quality new homes in West Carmarthen. The development has been carefully designed around the key principles of the Placemaking Wales Charter, with a clear goal to create a thriving new community that enhances the natural environment and promotes sustainable living.

“This project win is a huge milestone for us at Lovell, helping to further solidify ourselves as the development partner of choice in Wales. We are excited to be commencing work on site next year and collaborating with the Council to transform this site into a place people can be proud to live and work.”

For more information on the development, please visit Carmarthenshire County Council