Testun llawn:
I write as a resident of Parc Pencrug, Llandeilo, to indicate my concerns regarding the proposed development of houses using Parc Pencrug as its only access and egress route.
My concerns are as follows:
1. As mentioned above, Parc Pencrug will be the only access an egress route for the development. The road going through Parc Pencrug has been adopted by the Council, but is unsuitable for the amount of construction traffic, and subsequently extra residential vehicles, plus extra commercial vehicles, that would ineveitably occur. There are two pinch points on that road - one at the roundabout, and one by the pink house at the bottom of the hill. The hill itself is steep, and with only one way out, many residents already park in Lon Rhys or the Rugby club when frost and ice are forecast, as it is dangerous, not just for cars, but for pedestrians as well to try and get up the hill in compacted snow or ice.
2. I fear that the current proposal of 27 houses is merely the tip of the iceberg. Whereas the original proposal was for over 200 houses, that proposal included the main access being from Rhosmaen Street. It appears that Pobl actually want to put in planning for 86 houses (from their consultation day in Llandeilo). If planning permission is given piecemeal, then not only will the look of the estate will be affected, but the access to Rhosmaen street, could be compromised.
3. Several of the houses will be "affordable" houses. I agree that Llandeilo needs these - will there be a guarantee that these houses will be available only to residents from Llandeilo?
4. Affordable housing is usually available to either the elderly, or families. The location of the proposed development, with only one access route, is not close to town for shops, doctors, schools etc. Whilst there is a public footpath leading to Rhosmaen street, this is often very muddy, and grazed by cattle, so could not be relied upon as a route into town. It also comes out quite near the roundabout on the A40 so is still a long way round to the amenities.
5. Are there plans in place to ensure that the local infrastructure can cope with the extra people? E.g. sewers etc.? Waiting to get an appointment at the surgery is already quite a long time, and can only be made worse if more people will be added to their lists. Similarly, I understand that the schools are full - can you confirm that this is definitely not the case and that there is plenty of room within the schools for extra pupils?
