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A total of 150 affordable homes could be built on Anglesey after a two-year search for land. A total of 150 lower cost homes could be built on Anglesey after a two-year search for land.
More than 100 private landowners came forward after an appeal and 15 pockets of land have now been identified.More than 100 private landowners came forward after an appeal and 15 pockets of land have now been identified.
Councillor John Chorlton, who is responsible for housing, called it a significant step towards meeting affordable housing needs". Councillor John Chorlton, who is responsible for housing, called it a significant step towards meeting housing needs.
The proposed sites are scattered around a number of towns and villages. Talks will now be held within communities.The proposed sites are scattered around a number of towns and villages. Talks will now be held within communities.
Council planning officers have confirmed that the land is suitable for development and planning powers will now be used to allocate it all for affordable housing.Council planning officers have confirmed that the land is suitable for development and planning powers will now be used to allocate it all for affordable housing.
Mr Chorlton thanked landowners who had offered to sell their land.Mr Chorlton thanked landowners who had offered to sell their land.
He added: "Over the coming months, talks with landowners and local communities will continue so we can identify projects to take forward and help deliver homes for local people."He added: "Over the coming months, talks with landowners and local communities will continue so we can identify projects to take forward and help deliver homes for local people."
The council will also be asking the Welsh Assembly Government whether it may qualify for extra funding.The council will also be asking the Welsh Assembly Government whether it may qualify for extra funding.