Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Vale of Glamorgan Council

These fields are a vital sponge that soak up water and slow the flow of water reaching the "Eastbrook" and hence reduce flooding to rest of Dinas Powys. This is proven. The fields are a rich habitat with a wide range of wild life. The ecology survey was carried out by persimon and should be ignored as it is biased. The active travel routes are not fit for purpose due some not being public rights of way, and others, including the main road path being too narrow. The roads, doctors, schools and area cannot accomodate more development.
1) The site soaks up water and holds it to prevent flooding in Eastbrook and Dinas Powys, this has happened before and will happen again if this development allows surface water to run into "Eastbrook " faster. In recent weeks these fields have been saturated, and have been holding water, preventing flooding. In the past NRW has recommended the planting of trees on part of this site to help soak up water and recognised its importance to preventing flooding in the village. So how can this be ignored now?
2) These field have a wide rang of habitats, and are home to a wide range of mammals, birds and insects. The ecology survey was undertaken by Persimon homes. This should be ignored as it is biased and should not be trusted. An independent study should be made with no vested interest.
3) Much is made of the active travel benefits of this site. But the active travel routes suggested are not fit for purpose. One is not actually a public right of way; the others are not to the correct width and are dangerous. The footpath along the main road from the site to Eastbrook station is particularly narrow , to the extent that 2 people cannot pass. It cannot be widened because of the road.
4) The trains are still not fit for purpose, as they are regularly already full when they arrive from Barry, and so you cannot get on. The station is also not fit for purpose as it has a foot bridge that is steep and slippery. No disabled, or pram friendly option is supplied.
5) Despite what is suggested the residents of this site would have cars, the roads in the area are already grid locked. Cardiff road through Eastbrook regularly has nose to tail traffic most of the day. This produces emissions and noise for residents. An additional junction and traffic lights plus more cars will make this far worse.
6) The doctors are already full, and it is difficult to get an appointment.
7) The schools are also full.
8) Where will the sewage from this site go? The cog works is near full capacity.
9) Eastbrook and Dinas Powys has the feel and appeal of a small village, although it is already quite large. This development is too large and risks the very nature of what makes it a desirable place to live. It also risks the creation of a large joined development that would in time destroy the very nature and identity that make up Dinas Powys.