Object

Candidate Site Register

Representation ID: 27828

Received: 18/09/2019

Respondent: Mr Denys Davies

Representation Summary:

It is irresponsible of the Government of Wales in Cardiff to task every local council in Wales to identify sites within each of their respective areas of administration for the construction of houses, thus causing unnecessary worry and concern throughout the country. The Welsh Government's Town Planning Department must identify localities to foment and grow industry within reach of focal points of population, taking account of road/rail links and points of constriction, eg. Conwy tunnel. At a recent Llanfairfechan display, querying where locals could find work, I was told "Abergele"; that is some 18 miles away by the A55.

Change suggested by respondent:

I submit that the housing development should not be built.

Full text:

It is irresponsible of the Government of Wales in Cardiff to task every local council in Wales to identify sites within each of their respective areas of administration for the construction of houses, thus causing unnecessary worry and concern throughout the country. The Welsh Government's Town Planning Department must identify localities to foment and grow industry within reach of focal points of population, taking account of road/rail links and points of constriction, eg. Conwy tunnel. At a recent Llanfairfechan display, querying where locals could find work, I was told "Abergele"; that is some 18 miles away by the A55, and beyond the constriction of the Conwy Tunnel.


Our response:

Not accepted. Welsh Government and naitonal planning policy is set up so that there is input from the local population and elected Members. National planning policy includes the National Development Framework, which identifies nationally important matters, including key growth areas and transport links.
The Replacement LDP also has policies for employment and allocations will be made in areas where required to encourage jobs growth in the area.