Former county hall site in Cwmbran being transformed into 143 new homes scheme

Housing association Codi has appointed housebuilder Lovell to deliver the development

The site of a former county hall in Cwmbran is being turned into a residential scheme providing 143 new homes.

Housing association Codi Group has appointed housebuilder Lovell to deliver the £35.6m development

Construction work, which is under way, is scheduled for completion in early 2029. It will comprise 35 homes for open market sale, 50 shared ownership and 58 affordable homes. The affordable provision will include 36 apartments, 14 homes for social rent and eight homes for intermediate rent.

Solar panels and air source heat pumps will be installed on the social rented homes and a large, pre-existing bat house will be renovated to enhance the site’s biodiversity. The first open market sale homes are expected to be available in spring 2027.

Anthony Vagges, regional managing director at Lovell, said: “We are delighted to have completed contracts with Codi on this exciting new scheme in Cwmbran.

As one of our longest-standing partners, Codi shares our commitment to delivering high-quality homes and thriving communities, and we look forward to working with them to deliver this project.

“This development forms a huge part of our growth plans as we continue to expand across South Wales, and has been thoughtfully designed around key placemaking principles.

“£Alongside regenerating a prominent brownfield site, we will create opportunities for local people through jobs, skills and community investment, demonstrating the lasting benefits that successful partnerships can bring.”

Sarah Hodges, development manager at Codi, said: “This development is a fantastic opportunity to bring new homes to a part of Cwmbran where demand is high, and where families want to stay connected to local schools and services. Working closely with Lovell, we’ve shaped a neighbourhood that feels grounded in its natural surroundings – keeping existing woodland areas, creating welcoming streets and designing a place people will be proud to call home.

“We’ll be delivering 58 affordable homes that will make a real difference locally, and both Torfaen County Borough Council and Welsh Government’s support has been crucial in helping us bring this forward. With construction now underway, we’re excited to see this new neighbourhood take shape and to welcome residents as the first homes are completed.”

The county hall originally served Gwent County Council. Following local government organisation it was used by Monmouthshire County Council until 2013. It was subsequently demolished.