10.1 Llanfairfechan
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27446
Received: 14/08/2019
Respondent: Mr Emyr Owen
I wish to comment on LDP plan and how it will affect Llanfairfechan. I object to the proposals in that the GP surgery is already struggling after the extra burden of Penmaenmawr patients and could not cope with extra influx. I feel that if houses have to be built they should be predominantly council i. e. social houses.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27451
Received: 14/08/2019
Respondent: Miss Nikki Lewis
I object to the size of the proposed development in Llanfairfechan. For a small town 400 extra houses will have a negative impact as the infrastructure is not in place to deal with this number of extra residents but also it will change the social fabric of the town as a large proportion of the housing would be filled by people not from the immediate local area, such a large development is completely unnecessary in terms of the needs of local people.
I object to the size of the proposed development in Llanfairfechan. For a small town 400 extra houses will have a negative impact as the infrastructure is not in place to deal with this number of extra residents but also it will change the social fabric of the town as a large proportion of the housing would be filled by people not from the immediate local area, such a large development is completely unnecessary in terms of the needs of local people.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27453
Received: 14/08/2019
Respondent: Ms Susan Ridgway
I strongly oppose the plan to build on the proposed site and believe that Llanfairfechan is being expected to accept a disproportionate amount of growth compared to other parts of Conwy Borough.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27460
Received: 15/08/2019
Respondent: Mrs Pat Griffiths
There is not capacity in Doctor's surgery. Following the closure of Penmaenmawr surgery, the service is already overstretched. Pen surgery closed due to candidates not coming forward to apply for vacant positions for GP practice. Additional people migrating to Llanfairfechan would mean an even lower GP to patient ratio. The policy does not meet the need for affordable houses for locals more than the 20% is needed the other 80% will be too expensive to buy since their income levels are too low to secure the mortgage needed. Other land in the town should be considered.
There is not capacity in Doctor's surgery. Following the closure of Penmaenmawr surgery, the service is already overstretched. Pen surgery closed due to candidates not coming forward to apply for vacant positions for GP practice. Additional people migrating to Llanfairfechan would mean an even lower GP to patient ratio. The policy does not meet the need for affordable houses for locals more than the 20% is needed the other 80% will be too expensive to buy since their income levels are too low to secure the mortgage needed. Other land in the town should be considered.
Comment
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27510
Received: 22/08/2019
Respondent: Mr Gerry Baker
Please consider the inclusion of housing plots for tailored designs for elderly residents. Thank you.
My wife and I are in our seventies and want to downsize. We (and others we know) want to remain in Llanfairfechan and ask that the proposals for the Llanfairfechan strategic site on Ffordd Aber include a number of plots upon which individual designs of housing to suit our generation can be approved ~ either as serviced plots for self-builders or as design-and-build packages in partnership with an approved developer (such as Beech). As a retired housing consultant who has designed and built several homes for personal occupation over 50 years this is an option that would have appeal. The individual designs will need to be "themed" to blend with other housing on the site. Having spent many years in charge of Disabled Facilities Grants I believe I can make a positive contribution to the provision of "tailored" housing to suit my generation and achieve other benefits such as delaying demand for social care through incorporating suitable provision from the outset and freeing up existing homes for younger people and families. I'm happy to attend any informal or formal meetings to discuss options in more detail. This site is ideal for older residents in that the location and contours facilitate easy access to village amenities and to bus stops for travel beyond, thus having a positive impact on the carbon footprint of the community.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27625
Received: 05/09/2019
Respondent: Mr Huw Lloyd Jones
The building of 400 homes would add over 1000 people to Llanfairfechan's population. This is too great a proportional change and would place too much strain on our infrastructure. Some aspects can be mitigated (eg school) but others are more difficult (eg additional GP capacity). I would be willing to support a smaller development of perhaps 100 homes.
The building of 400 homes would add over 1000 people to Llanfairfechan's population. This is too great a proportional change and would place too much strain on our infrastructure. Some aspects can be mitigated (eg school) but others are more difficult (eg additional GP capacity). I would be willing to support a smaller development of perhaps 100 homes.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27673
Received: 11/09/2019
Respondent: Mr Aron Davies
We understand we need new homes for people and a school but 400 houses are far too many for a village of approximately 3,650 people.
It will affect the culture and the Welsh Language.
There are countless empty buildings in the village that could be used.
We have no infrastructure, the current roads etc. are struggling to cope. There is no employment so Llanfairfechan is likely to become a commuter town.
Conwy Social Services, Betsi Cadwaladr Health service and North Wales Police is at breaking point.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27674
Received: 11/09/2019
Respondent: K E Roberts
We understand we need new homes for people and a school but 400 houses are far too many for a village of approximately 3,650 people.
It will affect the culture and the Welsh Language.
There are countless empty buildings in the village that could be used.
We have no infrastructure, the current roads etc. are struggling to cope. There is no employment so Llanfairfechan is likely to become a commuter town.
Conwy Social Services, Betsi Cadwaladr Health service and North Wales Police is at breaking point.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27675
Received: 11/09/2019
Respondent: Mr & Mrs E W Roberts
We understand we need new homes for people and a school but 400 houses are far too many for a village of approximately 3,650 people.
It will affect the culture and the Welsh Language.
There are countless empty buildings in the village that could be used.
We have no infrastructure, the current roads etc. are struggling to cope. There is no employment so Llanfairfechan is likely to become a commuter town.
Conwy Social Services, Betsi Cadwaladr Health service and North Wales Police is at breaking point.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 27676
Received: 11/09/2019
Respondent: Mr Paul Davies
We understand we need new homes for people and a school but 400 houses are far too many for a village of approximately 3,650 people.
It will affect the culture and the Welsh Language.
There are countless empty buildings in the village that could be used.
We have no infrastructure, the current roads etc. are struggling to cope. There is no employment so Llanfairfechan is likely to become a commuter town.
Conwy Social Services, Betsi Cadwaladr Health service and North Wales Police is at breaking point.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28078
Received: 20/09/2019
Respondent: Dr Jason Devereux
As I understand it I understand there is a plan growth for 400 houses and a school in Llanfairfechan. Our primary concerns with this development are the sheer size of it which will increase the population of the village by a third, the location which will have a massive impact on the appearance of the village and the impact on the local culture.
See attached document.
Comment
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28201
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Natural Resources Wales
It is understood that part of the site has suffered from surface water/pluvial flooding in the past. We understand that works to reduce flood risks on this site were carried out in 1990's.
We have no in principle issue with regards to effects on the setting of Snowdonia National Park. However, a well-considered indicative masterplan for the site would be required to ensure the development fits within its landscape and settlement edge context.
The landscape issues for consideration are:
a) Conserving the setting of Snowdonia National Park.
b) Development form and fit
c) Conservation of natural/heritage features of the site
See attached documents.
Support
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28212
Received: 20/09/2019
Respondent: Beech Developments (NW) Ltd
Agent: The Planning Consultancy
Support for the allocation of a Strategic Site at Llanfairfechan. However, due to site constraints, the identified area appears to be insufficient to accommodate the envisaged 400 dwellings, consideration should, therefore, be given to extending the development area onto adjacent land in order to achieve the suggested site capacity.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28256
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Mr Phil Beauvoir
The scale of growth identified in the strategy is excessive and unjustified to meet the needs of Llanfairfechan.
Such a development will significantly harm Llanfairfechan's character, biodiversity and landscape.
The Preferred Strategy fails to demonstrate whether Llanfairfechan has or is capable of delivering the necessary infrastructure to support this development.
There is no evidence of such a large housing need in Llanfairfechan.
Instead greater emphasis should be placed on a lower level of growth that supports existing community infrastructure and natural local population change.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28257
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Ms Sharon Perry
The scale of growth identified in the strategy is excessive and unjustified to meet the needs of Llanfairfechan.
Such a development will significantly harm Llanfairfechan's character, biodiversity and landscape.
The Preferred Strategy fails to demonstrate whether Llanfairfechan has or is capable of delivering the necessary infrastructure to support this development.
There is no evidence of such a large housing need in Llanfairfechan.
Instead greater emphasis should be placed on a lower level of growth that supports existing community infrastructure and natural local population change.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28258
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Ms Louise Hibbert
The scale of growth identified in the strategy is excessive and unjustified to meet the needs of Llanfairfechan.
Such a development will significantly harm Llanfairfechan's character, biodiversity and landscape.
The Preferred Strategy fails to demonstrate whether Llanfairfechan has or is capable of delivering the necessary infrastructure to support this development.
There is no evidence of such a large housing need in Llanfairfechan.
Instead greater emphasis should be placed on a lower level of growth that supports existing community infrastructure and natural local population change.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28259
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Ms Charlotte Owen
It will destroy beautiful countryside and views. The size of the proposed development is too large and will place huge strain on infrastructure and facilities and doesn't appear to be based on evidence of local need. Sufficient new homes could be found by bringing empty properties back into use and developing brownfield sites. Green open spaces should be the last resort.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28260
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Mr Alan Davies
Don't agree at all. Why can't the school be extended at the back etc. Why can't brown field sites be done i.e. west coast all the way up by the fire station.
They won't be affordable for local youngsters.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28261
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Mr Dewi Williams
Llanfairfechan does need more affordable homes for young families especially.
The proposed scale of the development is too large.
The local GP practice has recently had to take on patients from Penmaenmawr following the closure of the practice there.
No way the services could ope with such a large scale development.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28262
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Mr David Griffiths
I know that we need housing (affordable) for young families and older people in the village but I think this development is far too big for the infrastructure. The village is struggling at the moment especially the doctors surgery.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28263
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Mr Jamie Keddie
Whilst affordable housing is needed in Llanfairfechan, the sheer volume of proposed houses will, I believe, change the dynamic of the village. From my experience our current infrastructure (parking and the doctors surgery) cannot accommodate a further high influx of people.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28264
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Ms Gwyneth Page
I do not believe sufficient impact assessment on the current environment, utilities, public services and resident has been carried out to support development at such scale.
Other options have not been fully explored for lower impact across the borough.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28268
Received: 03/10/2019
Respondent: Mr Iolo Jones
If Cae Fynnon in Llanfairfechan is to be developed it should be >250 units to necessitate infrastructure upgrades. However the Stanlow LPG pipeline should act as a hard border to the site.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28270
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Ms Shirley Munro
Properties lying empty should be targeted before any new build.
Local services and infrastructure need to be taken into account. I do not believe Llanfairfechan can support 400 more households.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28271
Received: 30/09/2019
Respondent: Mr D J Finch
Objection to proposed density of new housing development in Llanfairfechan and stipulations/suggestions related to any new housing developments.
Would also further suggest that the normal guideline of 10% social housing be increased to 25% and that the new homes only be marketed as permanent housing i.e. not available as holiday homes.
See attached document.
Comment
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 28275
Received: 02/10/2019
Respondent: R H Edwards-Behi
Services needed for new homes and population increase should be in place before houses are built.
Welsh Language should have equal status with English.
Phased house building.
New jobs for Llanfairfechan should be added to the strategy.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 29206
Received: 19/09/2019
Respondent: Mr Lloyd Jones
The town is already bursting at the seams.
The health centre and pharmacy are already at full stretch.
It is one of the most beautiful fields along the coast.
It shines light into the village.
It is the last green corridor along the coast.
The plan for a school is just a lure.
the developers will make a fat profit and the council will be quids in.
What about the Welsh language and culture.
The Council should do more to help with town's young people in other ways with converting empty buildings i.e. Health home/CoOp and the old butchers shop.
See attached document.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 29207
Received: 20/09/2019
Respondent: Mrs L Roberts
This is too many houses for the village, it would change the village into a commuter town.
Also the proposed housing development would put additional pressure on existing resources.
No consultation was made with the village people prior to putting this plan forward, as there are many large empty buildings in Llanfairfechan that should be refurbished rather than built new e.g. The Heath, The old co-operative shop etc.
200 homes would be more than enough.
See attached document.
Comment
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 29208
Received: 20/09/2019
Respondent: Mrs Eirlys Edwards Behi
Gwneud gwellianna gyntaf i gynnal y gymuned cyn adeiladau mwy o dai.
Fe fydda swyddi yn y pentref wedi bod yn fonws.
Oes angen 400+ o dai yma?
Gweler y ddogfen sydd ynghlwm.
Object
Preferred Strategy
Representation ID: 29211
Received: 20/09/2019
Respondent: Mrs Lowri Keddie
Mae gennyf gonsyrn ar effaith ar yr iaith Cymreag. Hefyd rwyf ar ddeall bod perchnogion tir wedi gwerthu caeau i chi a phryder nad oes digon o amser teg wedi bod i drigolion pentrefi/trefi Conwy i ymateb yn drylwyr.
Gweler y ddogfen sydd ynghlwm.