Councillors have approved plans to build five new homes in Llanystumdwy as part of the latest Tŷ Gwynedd project.

Cyngor Gwynedd says it wants to build 90 high quality affordable homes to local residents to either rent or buy.

Work on the housebuilding scheme is also taking place at three other sites in Bangor, Llanberis and Morfa Nefyn with more expected to follow.

The Llanystumdwy site will include four three-bedroom houses and one two-bedroom house, that can be easily adapted with more rooms to ensure they remain suitable for families in the long-term.

The council says the Tŷ Gwynedd scheme is aimed at creating affordable, sustainable and energy efficient homes, particularly for those who struggle to secure a home on the open market but may not qualify for social housing.

Cllr Paul Rowlinson, cabinet member for housing and property, said: "The Tŷ Gwynedd plan is a concrete step towards tackling the shortage of affordable homes in Gwynedd."

"The impact of the housing crisis on our communities is clear and worrying, with too many local people seeing no choice but to leave their local area to look for homes. That's why it's vital that we take firm action to build new homes that are suitable and affordable for the people of Gwynedd."

"Our development in Llanystumdwy is a key piece of the wider jigsaw, contributing directly to ensuring that our Welsh communities not only survive, but thrive, and continue to be places where the people of Gwynedd can live, work and contribute fully to a vibrant community."

The new developments are part of the council's wider Housing Action Plan, which intends to tackle the housing shortage by providing over 1,000 affordable homes in the next few years.

The council says it will be possible for local people to apply for the new homes in Llanystumdwy through Tai Teg, which administers Cyngor Gwynedd's affordable housing schemes, and is urging anyone interested to register as soon as possible.