Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Vale of Glamorgan Council

I object strongly to this proposal even though I understand it has now been called in by the Welsh Government. This 'urban creep' from Llantwit Major to Llanmaes should not be allowed due to the impact on the rural village and the Llanmaes Conservation Area. There would be significant disruption both during the build phase and once a store is operational. I do not believe that a significant number of shoppers would be walking to store as was alledged during the planning application. As far as I aaware no questions were put forward to the developers as to the percentage of shoppers that walk to a store in a similar existing location. The size of the car park would appear to suppot the theory that the majority of shoppers would drive. This additional vehicle activity coming off the Llantwit Major bypass and through Llanmaes itself would be detrimental to the Llanames Conservation area. This site is outside of the current LDP strategic growth area; the proposal is oncongruent with the green wedge proposed and it would represent a major intrusion into the countryside.