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Representation ID: 300

Received: 31/01/2019

Respondent: Dr Jonathan Booth

1) I am a Fluvial Geomorphologist and have a doctorate in floodplain behaviour. The proposed development is on a floodplain. Even if the properties are raised, the effect will be to displace the water to existing properties along the Llanddarog Road (where there is already existing considerable flood risk, demonstrated by the flooding of gardens that occurred during Storm Callum). This will make it difficult for properties to get insurance and the location goes against the Association of British Insurers guidance.
2) The development will decrease the value of properties along the Llanddarog Road by urbanising a rural location.