Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Vale of Glamorgan Council

Thank you for your email.

It has since become apparent that the village WhatsApp group was incorrectly informed in suggesting that the land adjacent to Twchwyn Garth was being proposed as a traveller site. I understand that this site has instead been identified for affordable housing. While I appreciate the need for such provision, I would like to raise concerns, as our village already accommodates a significant amount of affordable housing in close proximity, including developments at Timbers Green, Fferm Goch, and Canna (adjacent to the school). I therefore feel that Llangan has already made a substantial contribution in this regard.

In relation to the existing Traveller site (Site 403), my understanding is that following a court case approximately five years ago, it was agreed that the family currently occupying this site would relocate further up the road to join the rest of their family. At that time, it was also agreed that the original site would be returned to the village of Llangan for use as allotments. This resolution followed considerable effort, distress, and financial contribution from local residents to resolve the matter.

I fully recognise and respect the need for Traveller families to have appropriate and secure places to live. However, I believe that Llangan has been more than accommodating to the existing families over many years, and I am concerned about the cumulative impact of further development on a small rural village with already limited infrastructure.