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Representation ID: 2805

Received: 08/02/2019

Respondent: Mr David Owen

I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed development at Plas Y Fforest.
The proposed sites are at the top of a very steep hill which would be the main access to the proposed development. The only other access would be the existing farm lane which is too narrow to accommodate 2 way traffic and the potential volume of traffic which this new development would generate. The proposed sites are not previously developed land ( Brownfield development) The farmyard cannot even be considered as Brownfield as the definition in the PPW clearly excludes land and buildings currently in use for agricultural or forestry purposes.
In addition the proposed sites are not suitable as they are safeguarded for potential mineral extraction in accordance with Policy MPP3 of the current Carmarthenshire LDP.
This land is not only safeguarded but the presence of this rock would cause considerable problems for any contractor hoping to develop the sites and could make the sites uneconomic for residential development. Many of the local contractors are aware of the problems that the original developer Griff Davies had on the development of Plas Y Fforest which contributed to his company going into bankruptcy
I have attached a document with reasons for my objections to the proposed development and in conclusion I would formally ask that these objections are put on file.