Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Vale of Glamorgan Council

RE: Vale of Glamorgan Replacement Local Development Plan (2021–2036) – Deposit Plan Consultation
I wish to submit a strong objection to the inclusion and consideration of the following proposed development sites affecting Llandough and the surrounding area.
This objection reiterates and strengthens concerns raised during the Preferred Strategy consultation in February 2024. Unfortunately, the Deposit Plan does not appear to have adequately addressed the fundamental planning, infrastructure, environmental and community concerns previously highlighted.
1. “Key Site” on Cardiff Road
The proposed development of approximately 250 homes on land adjacent to Cardiff Road is fundamentally unsuitable for the following reasons:
Severe Traffic Congestion
Cardiff Road already experiences significant congestion, particularly during peak commuting hours and due to traffic associated with Llandough Hospital. Introducing a further 250 dwellings will substantially worsen traffic conditions, increasing delays, road safety risks, and air pollution.
Loss of Green Belt and Settlement Separation
This land currently functions as an important green buffer between Llandough and Dinas Powys. Development would erode the natural boundary that maintains the distinct identities of these communities. The loss of this separation would result in undesirable coalescence of settlements and permanent loss of open countryside.
Flood Risk and Environmental Impact
The area plays an important role as permeable agricultural land which assists with natural drainage. Development will increase surface water runoff and exacerbate local flooding risks. Additionally, this land supports wildlife habitats which would be significantly harmed by large-scale housing development.