SR/067/005

Object

Representation ID: 285

Received: 30/01/2019

Respondent: Llandybie Community Council

Llandybie Community Council wishes to object to the inclusion of this site as part of the LDP.

Members are concerned at the increased volume of traffic likely, and that access would be via an unadopted site. Excess speeding is already a major concern in the area and local residents already fear for their safety. Link roads to the Cross Hands Industrial Estate have created huge traffic problems in the area.

Object

Representation ID: 510

Received: 04/02/2019

Respondent: Mr paul lancaster

Objection Summary

1 Increased Access and Traffic volumes

2 Unsafe existing junction and narrow roads on the existing estate.

3 Disturbance and increased risk to existing residents especially children and the elderly.

4 proximity to Industrial park with current noise and smell problems being increased due to nearness of proposed development.

5 impact on existing habitat and nature.

Object

Representation ID: 712

Received: 05/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Chris Gordon

Inadequate roads for extra traffic.
Proposed site is rich with wild life, Red kites, woodpeckers, bats and many more species of bird not to mention the foxes hedgehogs rabbits and newts.
Can this area cope with the extra 200/300 people from this one site alone?

Object

Representation ID: 1303

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Mr David Harries

Development cannot accommodate additional Traffic. noise,difficulty in exiting estate. Cars continuously speed on Blacklion Rd and more volume will follow once second half of link rd is completed.

Estate road not adopted and further issues if development was to proceed.

Red kite feeding on site and development would have a detrimental effect on the feeding activity of the birds.

it would represent an outward extension of built development beyond the planned limits of Carmarthenshire LDP open countryside resulting in visual intrusion into the countryside and coalescence of settlements to the detriment of the appearance of the character of the area!

Object

Representation ID: 1741

Received: 04/02/2019

Respondent: Shaun Davies

The respondent objects to the above site for the following reasons:

- Access - added pressure on an existing access on an already busy road;
- Road - if access was to be gained through the existing estate, then this would put
added pressure on the as yet unadopted estate road;
- Habitat - the area is rich in habitat which should be protected;
- Property Values - the value on the existing properties might go down

Object

Representation ID: 1743

Received: 03/02/2019

Respondent: Rachel Field

The respondent objects to the site for the following reasons:
1 - The volume and speed of traffic on the black lion road, visibility, and road conditions.
2- The smell from the abbatoir and noise coming from the industrial/ retail park. Building another estate closer is not acceptable as this will expose more residents to the problem which is still not resolved.
3- The proposed site is also an area of rich habitat which should be protected.

Object

Representation ID: 1801

Received: 04/02/2019

Respondent: Joanne Davies

Please note my objections to the inclusion of land listed above to future development plan.

PRESSURE ON EXISTING POINTS OF ACCESS

PRESSURE FROM INCREASED VOLUME OF VEHICLES

EFFECT ON THE AMENITY OF THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL AREA

EFFECT ON SURROUNDING AREA (including important habitats)

Object

Representation ID: 1871

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Howard Jones

Number of people: 2

The respondent objects to the inclusion of the site on a number of grounds. Reference is made to an original planning application for Heol Derwen which was refused by planners but granted on appeal. The respondent states that the planners concerns are still valid today. It is claimed that the land forms a barrier between existing residential and industrial units, with recent developments meaning that industrial development is getting closer to residential. It is claimed that there is no viable access into the site. It is claimed that the site minimises the impact of the development of Cross Hands East Strategic Site access road and protects the Mynydd Mawr Special Area of Conservation. The respondent states that public bodies have a duty to protect these Habitats.

Object

Representation ID: 1910

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Sue Rideout

The respondent objects to the site for the following reasons:

- problematic access;
- increased volume of traffic would lead to safety issues;
- effect upon the existing residential area;
- effect upon the habitats of the surrounding area

Object

Representation ID: 1911

Received: 05/02/2019

Respondent: Tracy Evans

I would like to object to the proposed development for many reasons, one being the problem getting out of the site if there was more traffic, the wildlife and birds in the area would also suffer if it as allowed and the community spirit would be damaged also if more houses are crammed in the area.

Object

Representation ID: 1929

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Helen Thomas

The respondent objects to the inclusion of the site. The volume and speed of traffic currently on Black Lion road is cited, whilst it is claimed that access in and out of the estate is very difficult. It is stated that if access to the site will be via Heol Derwen, this is only going to make the current situation worse. It is claimed that pedestrians from Heol Derwen have nothing in place for safe crossing of Black Lion Road and kids cannot cross to go to the park on Gors Ddu road.

It is stated that the road into the site is not currently adopted by the Council as the condition of the road and pavements do not meet the authority's standard. It is claimed that current residents already complain in relation to the smell from the local abattoir and noise from the industrial park and the respondent claims that building more houses closer would expose more residents to the problem. The respondent also states that the site has several species of interest such as bats, butterflies, birds etc, especially the Red Kites.

Object

Representation ID: 1950

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Tobi Davies

The respondent objects to the inclusion of the site, claiming that since the opening of the Cross Hands Business Park link road, Black Lion Road and surrounding roads have become dangerous rat runs where traffic exceeds speed limits.

It claimed that the entrance of the estate onto Black Lion Road is poor due to the brow of the hill to the right and the dip in the road to the left. The respondent cites several serious accidents on this stretch in recent years and is also concerned with pedestrian safety - citing a lack of any safe places to cross the busy road.

It is stated that allowing access through Heol Derwen would lead to an intolerable and dangerous increase for residents. It is stated Heol Derwen is currently unadopted as the roads do not meet Council standards.

Concerns are also expressed on proximity to industries. It is claimed that complaints from residents on such issues as noise pollution and bad odours would only increase with the building of houses even closer to the abattoir and surrounding industries.

The respondent also cites habitat interest on site and stresses that the loss of even more species rich habitats should be seriously considered. The respondent concludes by stating that a site visit should be considered essential.

Object

Representation ID: 2078

Received: 31/01/2019

Respondent: Cllr Dai Thomas

Objections to inclusion of site SR/067/005 in future LDP

I would like to object to the inclusion of this site on the following grounds,
1. Access
If access is allowed to any proposed development through Heol Derwen the increase in traffic would be intolerable for residents. The roads in the Heol Derwen estate ar unadopted. This is because they do not meet the standards aof the County Council as regards surface,pavements, etc

The access from the entrance to the estate to Black Lion Road is very poor. The visibility is bad because of the nearby brow of the hill on Black Lion Road. There have been several serious accidents here in recent years.

I do not see how access could be safely arranged to the new Cross Hands Economic link road.

2. Proximity to Industries

The original Cross Hands Industrail park ( Leekes etc) is an unfortunate mix of retail and mixed industry. There are already complaints from residents about the nearby abbatoir. Any new development would be even closer. There are also a lot of complaints about noise from some of the industries and this development would be closer to the source of the noise.

3. Habitat - the area is a species rich habitat

Object

Representation ID: 2158

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs Nia Jones-Parfitt

The respondent objects to development at the above site on the following grounds;-

1. Access to the new development being granted through the Maes Derwen estate. We already have issues regarding the entrance of the site and low visibility;

2. Potential effects on protected habitats and species;

3. Effects of noise and smells from the nearby retail estate would potentially worsen if this development were to go ahead.

Object

Representation ID: 2163

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Luso Kumwenda

The respondent objects to the site being developed for the following reasons:

- Access to Black Lion Rd from Derwen Estate is already causing problems;
- The increased volume of traffic would have road safety implications;
- Additional effect upon the amenity of the existing residential area;
- Effects upon habitats/species in the surrounding area.

Object

Representation ID: 2718

Received: 08/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs Rebecca Rees

Traffic is incredibly heavy at the moment during peak times and the addition of an extra 70 houses will make Heol Derwen more difficult to get out of and create a bottleneck.

Object

Representation ID: 2936

Received: 31/01/2019

Respondent: Mr David Thomas

1. Access
If access is allowed to any proposed development through Heol Derwen the increase in traffic would be intolerable for residents. The roads in the Heol Derwen estate ar unadopted. This is because they do not meet the standards aof the County Council as regards surface,pavements, etc

The access from the entrance to the estate to Black Lion Road is very poor. The visibility is bad because of the nearby brow of the hill on Black Lion Road. There have been several serious accidents here in recent years.

I do not see how access could be safely arranged to the new Cross Hands Economic link road.

2. Proximity to Industries
The original Cross Hands Industrail park ( Leekes etc) is an unfortunate mix of retail and mixed industry. There are already complaints from residents about the nearby abbatoir. Any new development would be even closer. There are also a lot of complaints about noise from some of the industries and this development would be closer to the source of the noise.

3. Habitat
I understand that the area is a species rich habitat

In conclusion I think that a site visit is essential in order that planners can see the problems for themselves.

Object

Representation ID: 2995

Received: 08/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Richard Reynolds

Submission reference: CA0552
Site location: Land at Black Lion Road
Ward: Penygroes
Existing Use: Vacant Greenfield
Proposed Use: Residential
Area (Ha): 2.462
Please note my objections to the inclusion of the land listed above to future development plan.

Points of access
1. Black Lion road already causes difficulties when entering and exiting the Heol Derwen estate due to the high volume of traffic and poor visibility with various humps and bends in lire road plus the addition of drivers not adhering to the speed limit.
2. Access from the new road, running alongside the estate, would in itself cause problems as this is where the road bends so to have a junction here would no doubt have a mayor effect on safety, several accidents have already taken place on this road since its opening and use of it as a 'racetrack' has frequently reported to the council.