A MAJOR housing scheme in Penrhyn Bay could be approved next week, despite 132 letters of objection from residents.
Anwyl Construction is seeking permission to build 152 homes on 6.6 hectares of land off Derwen Lane, including 54 affordable units, a play area, and a new 61-space car park for Ysgol Y Creuddyn.
The site sits next to existing housing but also borders protected ancient woodland, a special area of conservation, and historic landmarks, including Gloddaeth Hall, a Grade-I listed Building.
A number of residents have objected to the proposals, citing the overbearing impact, excessive density of dwellings, noise pollution, strain on NHS GPs and dentists, and the impact on Ysgol Glanwydden as reasons they are against the plans.
Paul Tyler was one of the 132 residents who wrote to Conwy Council to object to the plans.
“There is no infrastructure in place to accommodate these properties. The local doctor’s surgery is not accepting new patients and are already at maximum capacity of 6,000 plus,” he said.
“It is also my understanding that both schools are not accepting new pupils as both are already at maximum capacity; where will any new children of school age be accommodated?
“What measures will Conwy Council be adopting to resolve these problems?
“The Laissez-Faire attitude currently adopted is not going to benefit anyone living locally to this proposal!”
He added: “Gloddaeth View/Derwen Lane is already reduced to single-lane traffic during the day as it is, with one carriageway occupied by parked cars.”
In their letter, Rikki Jones said: “The lane itself and area as a whole is simply not suitable. It will be carnage, and then there is the extra noise pollution.
“This is a quiet area and another 300 plus people is just not acceptable.
“The estate is opposite two schools. The infrastructure is not there. Putting yellow lines or whatever everywhere will not help one bit.
“People park outside their homes as often there are more vehicles than driveways allow, which is my point really.”
Bryn Hughes said in his letter: “Whilst the company may have little or no concern about the lack of infrastructure locally – school places, doctor availability, public transport, etc – the council should surely insist that the developer does make good its responsibilities to ensure that any development does not unreasonably increase vehicular traffic and potential danger to other local residents in the area.”
He added: “I object on the grounds of safety as the only access and egress roadway shown on their plans is in my view only suited for pedestrian and cycle use.”
Beverley Delhoe said: “Dr Shekar is our only doctor. He has 6,425 patients.
“This development will add another 500 patients. Ysgol Glanwydden are also full and are having to merge classes due to council cutbacks, meaning less teachers.”
Another unnamed resident wrote: “My main concern regarding this plan, from build photos, is the poorly designed entrance into the housing estate.
“Derwen Lane is a very busy road during school drop off and collect times and due to the speed bumps traffic can easily congregate any time.
“The entrance close to the school will create large amounts of traffic in one place and prevent new house residents from getting in and out of their housing quickly or efficiently.”
They added: “My suggestions would be to have multiple entrances to avoid such a backlog.”
But planning officers are recommending conditional approval, tied to a Section 106 agreement covering affordable housing, contributions, and the car park.
The planning report states: “The application site is situated within the settlement boundary and is a designated contingency site in the LDP (Local Development Plan). The principle of 152 dwellings on this site is acceptable.”
The planning committee will debate the matter at the council’s Coed Pella HQ in Colwyn Bay, at 2pm on Wednesday, September 10.
