Testun llawn:
I would like to object to the development of the Bryn Melin field (site 370, and adjoining sites 475 and 514)
This site is not as well suited as alternative sites (such as 455 and 367), and directly contravenes the placemaking goals and priorities of the area.
The site is within the thaw valley designated special landscape area and has uninterrupted views and access to nature. There is currently no development/suburban creep in this vicinity and developing here would destroy that. Other alternative sites (eg 455 and 367) appear better suited as they are already adjacent to suburban sprawl.
I am also particularly interested in astronomy. This area of Cowbridge, as it is a valley with no development, has significantly less light pollution than other more suburbanised areas. This is a valuable and a relatively rare resource so close to a town. Development here would destroy this.
I also do not feel the site is appropriate for a housing development. The site itself is very steep and the St Athan road is steep, narrow, with blind bends and no footpaths and no public transport. There is no easily accessible local access to jobs/amenities. Other sites (e.g 455 and 367) seem better suited to development as they have better access/transport links and already have adjacent suburban sprawl.
Please retain this site within open countryside and protect it for people to enjoy, for the wildlife and diversity that currently lives there, and to maintain the character of the area.
