Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Vale of Glamorgan Council

No objection to this development and delighted to see land safeguarded for a potential new train station/halt with parking. Having studied the plans, the intended land reserved for a station/halt is a perfect location and would be a godsend to St Athan. I'm old enough to remember the old Gilestone station being very busy with military personnel when RAF St Athan was in its heyday with some 2000 plus serving and civilian personnel. The St Athan population alone has now exceeded that so it's time to build a new rail facility.

Of course derelict buildings being cleared but I know of at least two military type FW3/22 pillboxes with a third on the road side near the airfield entrance gates. These were constructed in WW2 for the defence of the RAF airfield south side and I believe may be listed buildings. In any case, these should be preserved as historical features of interest with educational sign board attached or erected alongside. The southernmost one in the field appears to be of poured concrete construction and in visibly sound condition.

I did submit my concerns on the on-line portal but it was word limited and I wanted to expand on the matter.

I thank you and all the decision makers for your kind consideration