A PLANNING application to build 33 affordable homes in Montgomery has been called in for a decision by Powys County Council’s (PCC) planning committee. The application has been made by Mid Wales Housing Association to build the homes on a 1.6 hectare field off Forden Road. Montgomery County Councillor, Stephen Hayes (Independent) has pointed out that the land is an “exception site” which means that it is outside the town’s development boundary, and only affordable homes would be allowed on the site. Cllr Hayes said: “I welcome proposals to provide affordable dwellings in Montgomery. “I note that this proposal relates to an exception site, and that land with a housing allocation in the current LDP (Local Development Plan) is situated nearby, and lies undeveloped.