Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Vale of Glamorgan Council

I believe that this development – HG1 – KS2 – Land to the North of Dinas Powys will have a negative impact on the residents and surrounding areas.
Flooding has been a problem in the past and it is still of great concern – with run off increasing into the Eastbrook, which floods often.
The transport infrastructure cannot cope with the current situation. Most home owners now have more than one car.
The traffic, especially on Cardiff Road becomes severely congested at peak times. Additional vehicles will exacerbate the problem. The fumes from vehicles will increase also – it will affect nearby homes and people who do walk or cycle the road, not forgetting the pupils and teachers at Dinas Powys Infant School.
I also have concerns over the development at the bottom of Leckwith Hill as this will also have impact on traffic coming down (and up) Leckwith Hill; the problem will undoubtedly back up towards Llandough and the Merrie Harrier junction.
Pen-y-Turnpike is already affected by the traffic as it used as a ‘rat run’ to reach Leckwith Hill. This has an impact on traffic moving through the village centre of Dinas Powys, where there are already several pinch points.
Active Travel – Cycling along Cardiff Road through Dinas Powys can be treacherous at times, especially through Eastbrook as the road is incredibly narrow. There appears to be no scope for widening this road.
A bus lane of 400 metres does not make that much difference to the traffic issues.
All of these concerns I believe will have an adverse impact on the local economy to function efficiently. Dinas Powys as a Community will lose its identity and become part of an urban sprawl.
Green Infrastructure Strategy – I cannot see how a development will enhance the green infrastructure strategy. The proposed development will take away a part of the valued green belt in the Eastbrook locality.