Bear Lanes apartments application approved

Planners have approved plans to convert the front two floors of the iconic Bear Lanes from offices into 5 residential apartments and offices.

The plans, submitted by Mr Kaz Dhesi of Dunsmore Estates Ltd will convert offices at the front of Bear Lanes into 5 residential apartments and offices.

The application does not seek to alter the existing retail spaces within Bear Lanes Shopping Centre, or the frontage of the building.

Planning officers at Powys County Council have approved the scheme, with the condition that 20% of the units become affordable housing.

The plans will create three two bed residential apartments and two one bed residential apartments.

Town councillors also supported the plans back in May.