Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Vale of Glamorgan Council

I would like to register my opposition to this development based on a number of concerns.

I apologise for the rambling and slightly disjointed paragraphs below, but this is a matter the local community have taken great exception to for many reason and I would like to highlight a few of them that I share.

In an age when exercise and mental health are recognised as important parts of the broader healthier lifestyle, and 15 minute communities are being introduced, this development is taking away the last green space available to residents of the explorers estate.

The field is a well used dog walking location and is accessible to people with disability needs as it is close enough to make short walks in the countryside possible without the need for driving to and from the location.

This development would mean people like my partner, and many others, would only be able to walk for exercise on roads and pavements, many in disrepair already, or increase the carbon footprint of residents who would need to drive to other areas.

There are a number of brownfield locations in the Vale that are much better alternatives and would have a much less negative impact on the lives of existing residents.

The village has already seen a significant increase in housing and industry, which is great, but no other vital amenities have been included. The bus and rail links are appalling already and we have over subscribed doctors, dentists and schools. Most of which are only accessible via car in neighbouring towns. Adding another raft of housing would exacerbate existing issues.

I understand the need for housing but taking away one of the last available, and well used, green areas is madness.

Another point of note is this location is directly below the airport flight path for takeoff and landings. New residents already complain about the noise of aircraft but if the base is turned into a freight hub and we have more heavy jets using the runways, the noise and vibration on the new builds will be severe and potentially damaging.

I hope the volume and varied content of the complaints help to highlight the numerous drawbacks to this development and the project can be reviewed again.