SR/016/006

Object

Representation ID: 107

Received: 21/01/2019

Respondent: Pembrey & Burry Port Town Council

Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council wishes to express its deepest objections regarding the density of the proposed properties. We wish to express our concern about how the existing infrastructure and services will cope with the additional population. We reserve the right to issue a detailed objection should the sites listed be included in the Local Development Plan.

Object

Representation ID: 205

Received: 28/01/2019

Respondent: Dr Christine Davies

I am concerned that development in this area would cause traffic congestion on the A484, and add to the major problems with drainage in Pembrey village. I also object to the canditature of this site because it would remove valuable green belt between Pembrey and Burry Port, and cause detriment to the ecology the area, which provides habitats for foxes, badgers, and birds such as tawny owls, as well as pipestrelle bats

Object

Representation ID: 244

Received: 30/01/2019

Respondent: Mr Chris Carrott

Already Issues with flooding , Sewage and traffic in the area. Any further houses would lead to flooding and hence a compensation claim.

Object

Representation ID: 245

Received: 30/01/2019

Respondent: Mr Chris Carrott

Already Issues with flooding , Sewage and traffic in the area. Any further houses would lead to flooding and hence a compensation claim.

Object

Representation ID: 256

Received: 30/01/2019

Respondent: Mrs Gloria Evans

Shallow Ming works in area
Flooding issues
Historical interest
Pressure on local services

Object

Representation ID: 279

Received: 30/01/2019

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Ricketts

This would increase the traffic on the A484 considerably. There are lengthy delays daily due to the development on Sandy Road since the construction of hundreds of houses in the area.
There are already drainage problems which have been a long standing situation of both run off and sewerage.
Di-spite a new school being build in the village it will not be adequate to offer places for such an increase in population.
There is only one surgery in Burry Port which is already under pressure. Therefore many Pembrey residents have to travel to Kidwelly for a doctor's appointment.

Object

Representation ID: 281

Received: 30/01/2019

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Ricketts

This land has a monument which consists of a ventilation furnace used to creating airflow throughout colliery workings and which dates from the early 19th century. It was used in association with the nearby Stanley's Pit and was out of use by 1878. The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of the early nineteenth century coal mining industry. The structures may be expected to contain archaeological information in regard to chronology, building techniques and functional detail.
The increase in traffic will create lengthy delays also
drainage problems which have been a long standing problem.

Object

Representation ID: 290

Received: 31/01/2019

Respondent: Mrs Sidonie Thomas

Concern regarding increase in volume of traffic using A484, and knock-on effects.
Especially worried about increase in traffic using Mountain Road to avoid congestion problems on A484. Further traffic problems would ensue should one exit from this development become a 'rat run' through Mumbles Head Park into Mountain Road. This junction is already extremely dangerous.
Mountain Road is in no way capable of carrying more traffic. The increase already over the past few years has resulted in this road becoming alarmingly perilous, with the occurrence of accidents and many 'near misses'.

Object

Representation ID: 305

Received: 31/01/2019

Respondent: Mrs Janet Surman

Far too many houses proposed for Pembrey. Great concern over water run off in this area the A484 already has surface water when it rains which is hazardous especially in the winter when it freezes. Residents are very concerned about flooding.
Increased traffic on A484 will be a nightmare should all the proposed planning for houses in the area go ahead. We do not need another Sandy Lane situation.
Wildlife habitate will be threatened and conservation of trees needs protecting.
The green belt and countryside of Pembrey is going to be lost forever.
Doctors and Schools already under pressure.

Object

Representation ID: 552

Received: 04/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Robert Jones

I object to the change of use as it will significantly increase the amount of traffic using the Mountain Road from Trimsaran to Pembrey. This proposal along with the SR/016/018 proposal will provide a rat run for traffic through Mumbles Head Park, which will result in quite a dangerous scenario change to our estate due to speeding traffic using it as a diversionary road.

Furthermore the land proposed for change of use is over an existing drift mine dating from the early 1800's, constructed with a vent shaft and chimney on the site. Surely this cannot be a safe proposal.

Object

Representation ID: 576

Received: 04/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Mark Jones

I object to building residential homes on this site as the volume of traffic generated will overwhelm local roads.

There are also significant issues with availability of amenities such as schooling, sewerage etc for new and existing residents.

Object

Representation ID: 651

Received: 05/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Paul Hargood

My opposition is based upon the following concerns:

1. Traffic dangers -
2. Surface water flooding issues and sewerage
3. A monument of national importance is on the proposed site - Please refer to :- https://ancientmonuments.uk/129054-colliery-ventilation-furnace-at-pembrey-pembrey-and-burry-port-town#.XFlwv6r7TIV
4. Green belt and urban sprawl -
5. Impact on local infrastructure, amenities and local communities
6. Welsh Language and culture
7. Visual impact
8. Loss of habitat and hedgerows

Object

Representation ID: 674

Received: 05/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs Jane Rhodes

Loss of green space dividing Pembrey from Burry Port. Field is of industrial historical importance. A484 already floods there with stable agricultural land. Loss of hedgerows. Disturbance of bats roosting in mine air shaft. Potential for housing on site will put pressure on local services. GP overloaded/school spaces. No shops or employment in area; increased traffic on A484 leading to Sandy Road traffic lights. Possibility of road being built from A484 up to Mumbles Head Park to service potential housing will create rat run for people to and from Mountain Road through Mumbles Head Park.

Object

Representation ID: 731

Received: 05/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Nicholas Cliffe

The A484 is already seriously congested with large queues forming every morning/evening.
Pembrey is a tourist area and promoted as such by Carmarthenshire County Council (Country Park, Cefn Sidan beach, Race Track, etc) and heavy traffic/congestion will put visitors off.
This development will have a detrimental effect on the setting of Court Farm - a grade 2* listed building.
Pembrey Mountain is a haven for wildlife and these must be catered for and protected.
Flooding is a real risk for local residents and these fields already have significant water run off.

Object

Representation ID: 821

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs Kay Roberts

I object to the inclusion of this site in the LDP as follows:
The site has a mining ventilation shaft which is a scheduled ancient monument ( Cadw). The extent of the surrounding mineworks will mean the ground is highly likely to be unstable for housing development and for the associated drainage infrastructure.
As mentioned in the current LDP the site falls within the special landscape area Pembrey Mountain. This landscape importance and character would be destroyed by housing development . There are many other candidate sites which would be more appropriate and less damaging to the area if developed.

Object

Representation ID: 835

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs Pearl Hargood

My opposition is based upon the following concerns:

1. Traffic dangers -
2. Surface water flooding issues and sewerage
3. A monument of national importance is on the proposed site - Please
refer to :-
https://ancientmonuments.uk/129054-colliery-ventilation-furnace-at-pembrey-pembrey-and-burry-port-town#.XFlwv6r7TIV
4. Green belt and urban sprawl -
5. Impact on local infrastructure, amenities and local communities
6. Welsh Language and culture
7. Visual impact
8. Loss of habitat and hedgerows

Object

Representation ID: 1025

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Mr John Jones

1. Traffic. Access can not be via Mumble Head and the Mountain Road. Should be a new access off the A 484.
2. Drainage. No stream or river within 3-4 miles. No allowance for surface run-off to avoid using the already over-capacity sewage system.
3. Infrastructure. School will be over-capacity. Surgery over capacity. Site not on a bus route so does not comply with overall policy to reduce car use.
4. Loss of Agricultural Land.
5. Loss of 'Green Space'.

Object

Representation ID: 1047

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Felix Fenning

This site is too big and goes too high on the Special 'Pembrey Mountain. It will produce too much traffic onto the A484 and create potential flooding and sewerage problems Minimal development north of A484 should be allowed.

Object

Representation ID: 1093

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Tim Rhodes

I object to the inclusion of this land in the development plan for the following reasons:
1) Loss of the last open space between Pembrey and Burry Port.
2) Extra residents would put strain on the already stretched health and school facilities.
3) If access to any development is via Mumbles Head Park then this would cause disturbance for the residents and exacerbate the already hazardous traffic on the narrow Mountain Road.
4) Runoff from this land has frozen on the A484 causing hazardous driving conditions.
5) There is a Scheduled Ancient Monument (CM267 Colliery Ventilation Furnace) within the site.

Object

Representation ID: 1153

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Mrs Ann Roberts

Mountain Road traffic has already increased of late.Dangerous corners, no pavements and closed briefly last year due to accidents from snow and ice.
Bat nurseries in several surrounding properties. This protected species would have its habitat disturbed. Also badgers and foxes frequent the area.
Inadequate amenites, insufficient schools,doctors etc to cope with increased population.
Will spoil the Green Belt and attractive aspect of our village
Mine shafts in area.
Increase in noise level. We already suffer significant disturbance from being on the flight path of Pembrey airport and military range with exercises regularly disturbing shift workers sleeping etc

Object

Representation ID: 1371

Received: 08/02/2019

Respondent: Dr Douglas Richards

As a resident of Pembrey I understand the need for additional housing, and that the Council has targets. This large development is too large for the village and would cause serious traffic issues. Such large developments should be accompanied with appropriate infrastructure developments, such as a bypass, but rarely are. There are serious ground water issues here and to remove the natural soak-away of the fields and replace with hard standing would cause further problems.

Object

Representation ID: 1503

Received: 08/02/2019

Respondent: Ms Elaine Morrisroe

Please see attached page.

Object

Representation ID: 1540

Received: 08/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Robert Pell-Walpole

Development of this site would only worsen drainage, flooding and sewerage problems in Pembrey. The sewerage system in Pembrey is already overloaded.
The additional traffic caused by what would would obviously be well over 100 dwellings would cause major problems on Mountain Road and on the A484.

Object

Representation ID: 1601

Received: 08/02/2019

Respondent: MR JUSTIN PUGH

I object to the site SR/016/006 being considered for a change of use from agricultural land into residential land.
A change of classification would result in a number of factors arising.

1-Coalescence
2-Illogical extension to the existing settlement
3-Conflict with current land use and plans
3-Detrimental to local character
4-Loss of open space.
5-There is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Loss of Privacy to residents of Mumbles Head, St Illtyds rise.
Wildlife will be directly affected due to lack of open space.
The fields are often waterlogged.
Flooding on A484 below the land.
The A484 can not cope with more traffic.

Object

Representation ID: 1713

Received: 04/02/2019

Respondent: Paul McKibbin

We strongly object to Carmarthenshire County Council's LD Candidate Sites, referenced above and the proposal for the development of 100 plus properties to be built on land for the following reasons:

Impact on the environment;
Local Services and Amenities are already struggling to cope;
Traffic Generation and other Issues;
Loss of Privacy and Noise Disturbance;
Cumulative impact from other developments in the area.

Object

Representation ID: 1730

Received: 05/02/2019

Respondent: Cllr Hugh Shepardson

Number of people: 2

Object: SR/016/006 - While it is difficult to lodge specific concerns as at this stage as we know little detail of what is proposed for each site, we are worried at the possibility that if these sites are allowed to proceed it is feasible that upwards of 200 additional houses could be constructed

We are of the view that if this did happen the existing infrastructure would be unable to cope and therefore we would ask that these three sites are not included in the revised LDP.

Object

Representation ID: 1797

Received: 04/02/2019

Respondent: To whom it concerns

I object to the site being changed from agricultural to residential usage, for the following reasons:

1.Loss of green belt
2.Lack of infrastructure
3.Road congestion during the Summer months already an issue ,will get worse.
4.That stretch of the A484 well known for accidents especially the Furnace Rd junction and the area of Danlan Rd ,both of which are nearby.
5.Lack of school places with the rise in village population.
6.Villager's will find it difficult to get doctor's appointments due to increased population.
7.Outdated sewer system will find it difficult to cope with so many new properties.
8.Kymer canal already flooding
9.That stretch of the A484 already well known for flooding from the mountain.
10.Approx.over 300 houses asking for planning permission on the stretch of road from Pembrey flats to Moreb....too many on one stretch of road.

Object

Representation ID: 1838

Received: 14/02/2019

Respondent: Ms Pauline John

The respondent strongly objects to the site being included on the next LDP. It is stated that sites SR/016/006 and SR/016/ 018 would interfere with the ancient monument site of a mining airshaft and it is claimed that industrial heritage should be preserved. Reference is made to other features of interest in the Pembrey mountain area, which it is claimed would be in danger with the proposed building work.

It is claimed that an increase in population, would have a detrimental impact on the hard and soft infrastructure of the area. It is envisaged that disruption will be caused by building work. It is claimed that there are a lack of services in Pembrey (eg shops and post office), and there is concern that the area is becoming a "ghost town" between 9-5 due to limited employment opportunities.

Reference is made to the capacity of the A484, with specific reference to Sandy Road and there is concern at the impact on the area's tourism offer and environment. It is claimed that the Kidwelly and Burry Port area should be curtailed as south west wales as oppose to becoming a commuter belt for south east Wales.

Object

Representation ID: 1846

Received: 06/02/2019

Respondent: P & J Davies

Number of people: 2

We object to the inclusion of a number of sites in Pembrey in the Local Development Plan - SR/016/003, SR/016/015, SR/016/017, SR/016/006, SR/016/018.
The A484 is already extremely busy with traffic going to the Country Park, Pembrey Motor Sports and Ffos las. Pembrey would experience even longer tailbacks, similar to those near Sandy Park Roundabout.
Surface water and sewerage is a concern. Danlan Park has recently had major repair works to the sewerage system. More properties in Pembrey would increase the strain on an already overload system. Concern has been expressed about the working capacity of the Lloetrach Pump House.

Object

Representation ID: 1863

Received: 07/02/2019

Respondent: Ms Sharon Taylor

The respondent opposes on the basis of a range of concerns. It is submitted that the village of Pembrey is unable to support a development such as this and there will be a detrimental impact. It is stated that the land is used for agriculture all year round and there will also be a loss of green fields and open spaces leading to a loss of the area's rural character. There is concern at inadequate drainage, including the overloading of a current system which is already experiencing problems in heavy rain.

Reference is also made to an increased road use and higher volume of traffic. It is claimed that there is already considerable congestion on the A484 from Pwll onwards, with problems pronounced in the summer (particularly when there are events in the County Park and Motor Sports Centre). The respondent claims that shortcuts are used by motorists which are dangerous. It is claimed that expansion would also put added pressure on local services - including schools and GP surgery.