Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Vale of Glamorgan Council

HG1- KS2 - Eastbrook
Does not conform to Placemaking Principles in Policy SP4 Placemaking. As outlined by Rhys ap Owens, MP in his letter of objection.
Congestion - The Vale of Glamorgan are well aware that there is a huge congestion issue in Dinas Powys as huge amounts of traffic form with much of the western Vale using it as a route into Cardiff. The air quality on this road will significantly be effected by increased buildings at Eastbrook that will change the topography and movement of pollutants and also bring 500 extra cars a road your own studies show is over capcity. Barry to Cardiff traffic route has to come through Dinas Powys, you have already exploded development in Barry bringing so much more traffic. It will be gridlocked even more. Highways objections have not been met. Single access for over 100 homes is not acceptable.
Flooding - Ongoing issues with flooding from river Cadoxton. Flooding has become worse since more development has taken place in Dinas Powys. In 2020 a significant no. of homes were flooding. No measures have been taken to prevent this happening, despite the eastbrook site absorbing tonnes of water through absorption.
Active Travel - eastbrook station is inaccesible one side to those who are physically impaired. Dinas Powys has an ageing population and estimates over public transport are exagerated. The Route to Eastbrook station on pavements is not 1.5m wide as required. The walk around to the other side of the station is 1 mile for those who cannot use the stairs. . No one is going to take this route. Highways documents state that active travel must be provided, persimmon has not agreed to these. Persimmons assessments shows walking and cycling routes fail to meet required standards and alternative routes are unsuitable. Cardiff Road is too narrow for safe active travel. Unfeasible without property demolition.
Green Wedge - This land has historically been labelled as green wedge stopping the merge of llandough / dinas powys and penarth. Green wedge exists in policy designating open, undeveloped land between settlements to prevent urban sprawl and maintain distinct community identities.This wedge area acts as green corridor s of nature penetrating through or between developed urban areas. The site in its current form promotes wildlife, flora and fauna. It is also widely used by the community with its vast amount of public footpaths. No newt survey conducted.
Local Facilities - Dinas Powys Medical Centre is currently exponentially over subscribed and impossible to get an appointment there. This will only put further pressire on existing facilities.
Schools- The current two primary schools are at full capacity, so where will these new residents school their children? The current comprehensive has double the applicants for the spaces available so where will the proposed new residents attend comprehensive school.
This development would bring no benefit to Dinas Powys and only put further pressure on existing amenities and a road that cannot cope with more traffic. Why is it being considered when it has been refused before? How is it suddenly suitable?