Work starting on latest phase of Plasdŵr
A new milestone has been reached at Plasdŵr, Cardiff’s flagship garden city, with a land deal completed for the latest phase of the development and infrastructure works due to begin imminently.
Edenstone and Codi have formed a joint venture to deliver Porth yr Awen, a £55 million development of 184 new homes on Parcel 2C of the 900-acre neighbourhood, which will eventually provide around 7,000 homes.
The development will include 127 private sale properties and 57 affordable homes, offering a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes and apartments. Designed to achieve the highest Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A, the homes will be among the most energy efficient available.
Edenstone Operations Director Chris Edge said: “The initial phase of works will see the construction of a spine road into Porth yr Awen, creating access for the infrastructure works that will prepare this development and phases beyond for new homes. Once this access route is created, work will commence on the homes along the tree-lined avenue.”
Designed as a contemporary urban neighbourhood, Porth yr Awen will feature modern homes set among thoughtfully integrated green spaces, landscaped public areas and a network of pedestrian-friendly routes centred around a tree-lined avenue.
Simon Lewis, Development Manager at Codi, said: “It’s exciting to reach this stage of the project, with work soon due to begin at Porth yr Awen. Working alongside Edenstone, we’re looking forward to bringing the development to life and creating a well-designed, mixed-tenure neighbourhood that people will be proud to call home.”
The affordable homes will include intermediate rental and low-cost homeownership options, helping create a balanced and inclusive community. The first homes are expected to be released for sale in early 2027, with the first residents anticipated to move in later that year.
Nick Lawley, director at Cooke & Arkwright, advisors to the landowners at Plasdŵr, said: “The landowners at Plasdŵr have a long term vision to create a new community within Cardiff where residents can live in a sustainable quality environment with the full range of local amenities. We are pleased to welcome Codi and Edenstone as the latest developers to be building at Plasdŵr.”
Porth yr Awen forms part of the wider Plasdŵr development, a £2 billion garden city that will eventually deliver around 7,000 homes alongside schools, community facilities, green infrastructure and open spaces in north-west Cardiff.
