The infrastructure at Weycock Cross cannot handle another housing development. The traffic at the roundabout is the main route into Cardiff and regularly gridlocks, especially being a major route to all major schools, shops and to the airport and rest of the Vale.

Drs surgeries, schools and dentists are struggling to accommodate the growing demand in Barry with no new sites being built to support the influx of housing being built. The council clearly are not considering these implications when there is money to be made.

In addition, the fields and woodland at Weycock Cross are one of the few green spaces left for mental wellbeing. Current residents will see the value of their homes plummet, and the current infrastructure will be thrown into chaos.

The houses being built around the vale are unrealistically small and cannot sustain families in the way modern life demands. There are no gardens and more concrete as developers try to fit the most houses into the space possible to maximise profit, and the houses themselves, made of plastic panelling, look scruffy and will detract from one of the few nice areas Barry has left.

The protests made against this development and the narrow margin by which it passed by greedy council members speak for themselves.

The council knows this development is not in the best interests of the town, and if they choose to ignore the people's views they will once again prove their ignorance of the wishes of the people they claim to represent.

If this is the only site then Barry as a whole needs a better road infrastructure. As Wales largest town, there is not even a two lane road in or out of the town.

The plan is fundamentally flawed as, regardless and despite Council funded analysis of existing traffic, the experience of existing local residents is that the area is already at capacity. Residents of towns to the West of Barry, queuing for 20 minutes each morning at the roundabout can attest to this.
The supporting surveys claim that not all new residents will use cars as Barry train station is within 30 minutes walk. The idea that the residents here will walk to the station rather than owning a car is ludicrous and is an example of how may pieces of flawed data are being used to provide 'evidence'.
There is a feeling though, and this is supported by recent evidence (!), that regardless of the comments and objections the Council will build even more houses in any case.

Make the road from Rhoose to Barry two lanes each way.
Fix Weycock Cross roundabout so there is not the big jam currently

Current traffic situation at Weycock cross and the road between Rhoose and Barry is ALREADY terrible. Additional traffic from any more housing BEFORE significant changes to both the road and roundabout CANNOT be allowed to go ahead. The road and roundabout MUST be upgraded first.

Total Rejection

There are Barn Owls and kestrel’s using those fields, both of which need support as numbers are decreasing and are protected species.
The infrastructure is terrible on Port Road with all the new traffic from the massive Rhoose estates. There are plenty of brown field sites in Barry to use before destroying the Countryside.

Utilise Traditional Architecture Design Codes for all new construction with a ban on demolition of all buildings constructed prior to 1950. See my PDF Umbrella Representation for additional Placemaking/ Planning and Greenery Proposals.

The Weycock Cross development is totally unsuitable form this level of housing development. 10 years ago this development was rejected on numerous things for 250 houses ie. Site access, Safety, Green wedge land, Traffic levels, infrastructure etc
Current proposals are for nearly 400 houses, the proposed extra lane to access five mile lane will not to ease traffic will not scratch the surface on traffic levels. The proposal to reduce the size of the roundabout is a dangerous move

Items 9 and 10 on the list are contradictory to achievements needed for Weycock Cross development. The development will impact upon amenity and character of the locality in being more noisy, more polluted and higher volume of traffic.

Remove this development from the plan

The access to the Weycock Cross was one of the reasons for rejection 10 years ago. The plan is no different from before for safety, especially with the current levels of traffic

Remove the development from the plan

Too many houses for the location leading to safe access on and off the development

Remove Weycock Cross development from plan

The Weycock cross development puts more pressure on access for doctors/ dentists in the area

Remove Weycock Cross development from the plan

This site was rejected 10 years ago for various reasons for 250 houses. Those reasons have never been addressed. So traffic volume has increased. pollution has increased and noise levels have increased to name a few. So to propose nearly 400 houses on the same site is crazy. This location is totally unsuitable for a development of this size

For the last 70 years the the Weycock cross site has been well-utilised farmland (arable and livestock) and has been designated previously as Green wedge (and a countryside boundary to Barry). The current plan intentionally moves beyond the existing Barry settlement boundaries and builds into open vibrant countryside. In a time of countrywide environmental crisis and the loss of green habitat such a development appears both cavalier and irresponsible. In other words it is a form of environmental vandalism seemingly to fill up an administrative quota for housing.

The Green wedge which is being "built over" by the NW Barry proposal is a deeply loved visual amenity and green infrastructure asset

I can only assume the decision to 'amend' ie decrease the NW Barry Green Wedge is a to fulfill a 'quota' for housing, despite compelling arguments against it in terms of traffic increase and chaos. The front of our homes already suffer from loud noise and pollution. Now the council sees fit to take away what quiet we have at the back. They will also be taking away the songs of the skylarks (red-listed endangered birds) that nest each year behind us. Were these identified by your environmental survey? If not, then it is not fit for purpose.

No more houses. We just can't cope. Your taking away all our green belt. And nature.

There's no infrastructure in place. The roads in this area can't cope with any more traffic. There's accidents all the time. No room at locale schools doctors can't cope. And it's all a strain on people's mental health. The traffic is so bad. You can't even cross the road or pull if my drive.

The traffic in this area is already extremely congested . Without substantial improvements to public transport, and community facilities building more residential properties would make existing congestion even worse as home owners will be reliant on cars for schools, drs, shopping etc.

Reconsider inclusion of this development or further mitigate the outlined concerns.

Please could I submit an objection to the proposed development at North West Barry, Waycock Cross

It is likely with this site and the other proposed sites in the vale through to Llantwit Major (a total of well over a 1000 houses) will create a significant pinch point at Waycock Cross.

The proposed new traffic light system alone at Waycock Cross will not suffice for the increased strain that will result.

How about an actual cycle path and footpath between Waycock and Rhoose. I see people walk on the road daily which is a major safety issue. It's a 50 m/h road.

The contractors Persimmon homes stated that the development at Waycock Cross would result in insignificant or inconsequential affect on traffic, however, they have not taken into account the other proposed developments and the already strained traffic at this pinch point(which is the main artery for Rhoose, St Athan /Aberthaw and Llantwit Major)

There is also already a significant strain on existing GP lists and school services which are at capacity, with children already refused places at schools.
Young people from the West End of Barry are already being declined places at Whitmore due to numbers/space even thought they’re in “catchment”.
The council claims these new homes are “affordable,” but in reality, most local people still can’t afford them. It's a misleading label. We’re constantly told this is for the greater good, but who is it really benefiting? At this rate, we’ll be left with no green land and a housing market that still doesn’t serve the people who need it most.

The site will also endanger ecosystems/wildlife e.g. Barbastelle bats which are indigenous to Mill Wood are rare and protected under uk and European law (listed as Near Threatened on the global IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). And rare birds e.g. Eurasian Jay, Bullfinch, and Collared-Dove. These are seen most every day flying around the outskirts of the wood.

Developments near Barry Woodlands Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), could lead to the potential for unauthorised and unmanaged public access leading to damage to the SSSI.

I strongly disagree with building yet more houses on green land. Every time green space is lost to development, we damage ecosystems, displace wildlife, and move closer to an ecological crisis. These areas are vital—not just for the environment, but for the well-being of our communities.

Please can you reconsider this development or at least mitigate further the above outlined concerns.

I object to this proposal on HEALTH GROUNDS.
Twice a day traffic queues up to one mile on the Rhoose Road and half a mile on each of the other three roads trying to access the round about with several hundred ith engines idling. The fumes are dreadful and should be monitored.Add to this up to 150 cars on the proposed development.
The Welsh Goverment have all types of targets for CLEAN AIR. This would be a U TURN in Goverment policy.
Would love to see your comments on the above.

The infrastructure to this proposed plan is completely inadequate apart from traffic issues that exist no schools available in area no doctors no dentists etc. therefore in my opinion the plan tobuild further houses is not viable.

The traffic inthis area is gridlocked at present so a further 376 homes would only exassipate the situation,meaning residents of Rhoose & Barry becoming more frustrated at any further delays.

I believe the Deposit RLDP should be amended to exclude the land at North-west Barry for the following reasons.
Traffic- This site is not within walking distance of the station which will lead too excessive traffic from the site and possible isolation of non driving residents
Water and sewage- There is a danger of sewage entering the Millwood stream. The proposed ponds may have limited capacity and could attract insects and could be hazardous.
Land Use- This is actively formed land with countryside habitats such as foxes and bats. Has a at survey been commissioned? This proposal breaks the green wedge which is a fundamental step too far.
Previous Applications- The 2014 findings were "development of this site would be detrimental to the capacity and three flow of traffic on this strategically important. A4226 which links directly to Cardiff airport."
Pedestrian Safety- There will be a need for a zebra crossing at the end of Pontypridd Rd by the garage. Bus laybys will need to be constructed for the bus stops by the Cwm Ciddy.

This land should not be built on and planning permission should be refused for any future building. The people who have made this plan clearly dont commute on this road/area on a daily basis

I work in barry the traffic is already ridiculous, its a major disruption. the road cant cope with the number of road users as its the ONLY road from Barry to Rhoose. i start work at 8:15, what should be a 15 minute drive already takes 35 minutes on a good day. I dont see how the work will be done without causing further disruption. This plan is just adding to an already problematic area, where the roundabout gets backed up. it would not be a safe road for the children to be walking to local schools.

Refuse this application unless comprehensive, fully funded and enforceable mitigation measures are secured in advance and assessed cumulatively against all planned growth in the area.

Dear Planning Officer,

I write to register a strong formal objection to the above application for residential development on the field at Weycock Cross, Barry.

This proposal for 376 dwellings, when considered in isolation, raises serious concerns. However, when viewed in the context of a further 1,500 dwellings proposed in the wider area, the cumulative and long-term impacts become profoundly significant.

The scale of growth proposed represents a strategic expansion of the area, yet the supporting infrastructure and mitigation measures do not appear to reflect development of this magnitude.

Highway Capacity and Severe Cumulative Impact
The existing roundabout and surrounding highway network are already subject to congestion, particularly at peak hours. An additional 376 dwellings — and the associated vehicle movements — would materially worsen traffic conditions. When combined with the further 1,500 proposed homes, the cumulative transport impact is likely to be severe.

Without clear, funded and deliverable highway upgrades demonstrated in advance of occupation, this development risks creating unacceptable congestion, increased accident risk and long-term network failure.

Flood Risk and Loss of Natural Drainage
The site is currently permeable greenfield land that contributes to natural surface water absorption. Its development would reduce infiltration and increase runoff, potentially heightening flood risk locally and downstream.

Given the scale of cumulative development proposed, incremental loss of natural drainage capacity across multiple sites poses a genuine long-term resilience concern. Approval without fully evidenced, sustainable and enforceable drainage solutions would be contrary to responsible planning in the context of climate change.

Unsustainable Pressure on Health, Education and Community Services
Local GP surgeries, schools and emergency services are already operating at or near capacity. The application does not clearly demonstrate how services will expand proportionately to accommodate growth of this scale.

Approving 376 homes in advance of guaranteed infrastructure delivery — particularly when a further 1,500 dwellings are anticipated — risks creating systemic strain on public services and undermines community wellbeing.

Loss of Green Infrastructure, Biodiversity and Local Character
The field currently contributes to biodiversity, open space provision and the semi-rural character of the locality. Its loss would diminish local distinctiveness and erode green infrastructure networks.

National planning policy in Wales places strong emphasis on placemaking, biodiversity enhancement and maintaining local character. The permanent loss of undeveloped land, without demonstrable ecological net benefit and strategic green infrastructure planning, conflicts with these objectives.

Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015
Under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, public bodies — including Vale of Glamorgan Council — are required to act in accordance with the sustainable development principle and consider the long-term impact of their decisions.

This includes preventing problems from occurring or worsening in the future, integrating infrastructure planning, and ensuring cohesive, resilient communities.

Approving substantial housing growth without fully secured, phased infrastructure delivery would risk failing to meet these statutory duties, particularly in relation to resilient communities, a healthier Wales, and cohesive communities.

Conclusion
Taken together, the highway implications, flood risk concerns, pressure on essential services, loss of green infrastructure and the cumulative impact of 376 dwellings alongside a further 1,500 proposed homes demonstrate that this development does not represent sustainable development in its current form.

I respectfully request that the Local Planning Authority refuse this application unless comprehensive, fully funded and enforceable mitigation measures are secured in advance and assessed cumulatively against all planned growth in the area.

Please confirm receipt of this objection and notify me of any committee date or decision relating to this proposal.

Yours Faithfully,
Jordan Mountford

This is so short sighted. A previous development,with 100 houses less was turned down approximately 10 years ago due to a lack of infrastructure and the impact on the area. So, why are The Vale Council considering the development again? Since then, Barry, Rhoose, St Athan and all wider areas have been massively developed, resulting in gridlock every day. Add to this, the current development of 2 campuses, 1 on Barry Waterfront and the other by Cardiff Airport. There is also apparently a plan to build warehouses attached to the airport, which is going to increase traffic again.
Planning?

This is the only safe main road into Barry from Rhoose, or to access the 5 mile lane. The adjustment to the lanes using the left hand lane only for the 5 mile lane has caused huge congestion. If there are any incidents it causes congestion that brings the whole traffic system to stop in and around Barry. Public transport is not an option for daily life in the rural areas that will be affected most. The people that are proposing do not live or use this route several times a day. This affects jobs, appointments and lives. NOT SAFE.

Weycock Cross proposed housing development on green land. Proposed construction of a third lane and access.

Please refer to the land registry evidence. The service road in front of my house is a private one. This was purchased via Herbert Builders when the houses were built. The land extends to the pavement area and the main road (Pontypridd Road). The council do not own this service road. (I have the written deeds and written evidence).
There is no public transport serving Pontypridd Road.
Access to site will cause major traffic congestion.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed housing development near Waycock Cross, Barry.

I have many concerns regarding this development, my primary concerns relate to the already significant traffic congestion at this junction. During peak morning and evening rush hours the junction is operating at or beyond its capacity. Queues regularly build up on the approach roads particularly the five-mile lane and Port road which are causing delays, increased vehicle idling and heightened safety risks for motorists and more importantly pedestrians and I question when or if a satisfactory traffic survey has taken place? if so, have members of the planning committee visited the site at peak times to witness the issue.

Given the existing conditions and restraints of the current infrastructure I question whether sufficient consideration has been given to the additional traffic that a new development will inevitably generate, even as suggested it is only 400 homes that are built, at 1.5 cars per house that would generate an additional 600 vehicles using one roundabout given that the development will only have one entry/exit point there would need to be a substantial and clearly defined infrastructure improvement, it is currently difficult to see how a couple of traffic lights added to the roundabout will see the area safely and efficiently accommodate this increase in vehicular traffic.

There is also a wider strategic concern which | fear has either not been taken into consideration or has been totally ignored, The Welsh Government own and has publicly committed to growing passenger numbers at Cardiff airport as part of its economic development strategy. Access to the airport is a critical factor in achieving this objective, given the access spur from the M4 was never built, and public transport links are at best sporadic, if traffic congestion at Weycock Cross is allowed to worsen as it is the primary access to the airport, journey times to and from the airport will become less reliable and potentially longer, discouraging travellers and undermining efforts to increase passenger numbers and potential impacting jobs as carriers are discouraged from using Cardiff. Its is difficult to reconcile the approval of a development that would add significant traffic pressure with the stated aim of improving connectivity and supporting the airport's growth.

In additional to traffic concerns and road safety, I am deeply worried about the strain that a development of this scale would place on local public services. The schools arealready under pressure with the local primary school, Romilly currently oversubscribed and with no doubt additional families moving into this development this will significantly increase demand for school places. Similarly, GP surgeries, dental practices and other healthcare services are operating at or near capacity, with residents already experiencing difficulties in securing appointments. We have a privileged position and can afford private dental and health care, that said we are fully aware that our local dental practice does not accept NHS patients, what is the plan for these additional residents or is it something that the planning committee has not considered?

It is essential that the committee demonstrates how the existing infrastructure, including education and healthcare will be expanded and funded to meet the increased demand, given the local authorities lack of a track record in forcing developers to ensure their obligations are met with regard to public services, I use the development near Asda as an example of the developers apathy to their responsibilities, firm guarantees of investment and capacity planning are required as there is a real risk that both new and existing residents will experience yet another decline in access to essential services.

I respectfully request that the committee provide clear evidence of a comprehensive traffic and infrastructure impact assessment along with detailed mitigation proposals and not just a wish list of nice to haves, before proceeding with this application. In the absence of such assurances as there were with the initial 2015 planning request, I strongly urge the committee to reconsider or refuse the proposal in its current form.

Thank you for your time and careful consideration of these concerns. I trust that the long-term wellbeing of the community, the sustainability of local infrastructure and alignment with wider strategic objectives will be given the priority they deserve.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed housing development near Waycock Cross, Barry.

I have many concerns regarding this development, my primary concerns relate to the already significant traffic congestion at this junction. During peak morning and evening rush hours the junction is operating at or beyond its capacity. Queues regularly build up on the approach roads particularly the five-mile lane and Port road which are causing delays, increased vehicle idling and heightened safety risks for motorists and more importantly pedestrians and I question when or if a satisfactory traffic survey has taken place? if so, have members of the planning committee visited the site at peak times to witness the issue.

Given the existing conditions and restraints of the current infrastructure I question whether sufficient consideration has been given to the additional traffic that a new development will inevitably generate, even as suggested it is only 400 homes that are built, at 1.5 cars per house that would generate an additional 600 vehicles using one roundabout given that the development will only have one entry/exit point there would need to be a substantial and clearly defined infrastructure improvement, it is currently difficult to see how a couple of traffic lights added to the roundabout will see the area safely and efficiently accommodate this increase in vehicular traffic.

There is also a wider strategic concern which I fear has either not been taken into consideration or has been totally ignored, The Welsh Government own and has publicly committed to growing passenger numbers at Cardiff airport as part of its economic development strategy. Access to the airport is a critical factor in achieving this objective, given the access spur from the M4 was never built, and public transport links are at best sporadic, if traffic congestion at Weycock Cross is allowed to worsen as it is the primary access to the airport, journey times to and from the airport will become less reliable and potentially longer, discouraging travellers and undermining efforts to increase passenger numbers and potential impacting jobs as carriers are discouraged from using Cardiff. Its is difficult to reconcile the approval of a development that would add significant traffic pressure with the stated aim of improving connectivity and supporting the airport's growth.

In additional to traffic concerns and road safety, I am deeply worried about the strain that a development of this scale would place on local public services. The schools are already under pressure with the local primary school, Romilly currently oversubscribed and with no doubt additional families moving into this development this will significantly increase demand for school places. Similarly, GP surgeries, dental practices and other healthcare services are operating at or near capacity, with residents already experiencing difficulties in securing appointments. We have a privileged position and can afford private dental and health care, that said we are fully aware that our local dental practice does not accept NHS patients, what is the plan for these additional residents or is it something that the planning committee has not considered?

It is essential that the committee demonstrates how the existing infrastructure, including education and healthcare will be expanded and funded to meet the increased demand, given the local authorities lack of a track record in forcing developers to ensure their obligations are met with regard to public services, I use the development near Asda as an example of the developers apathy to their responsibilities, firm guarantees of investment and capacity planning are required as there is a real risk that both new and existing residents will experience yet another decline in access to essential services.

I respectfully request that the committee provide clear evidence of a comprehensive traffic and infrastructure impact assessment along with detailed mitigation proposals and not just a wish list of nice to haves, before proceeding with this application. In the absence of such assurances as there were with the initial 2015 planning request, I strongly urge the committee to reconsider or refuse the proposal in its current form.

Thank you for your time and careful consideration of these concerns. I trust that the long-term wellbeing of the community, the sustainability of local infrastructure and alignment with wider strategic objectives will be given the priority they deserve.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed housing development near Waycock Cross, Barry.

I have many concerns regarding this development, my primary concerns relate to the already significant traffic congestion at this junction. During peak morning and evening rush hours the junction is operating at or beyond its capacity. Queues regularly build up on the approach roads particularly the five-mile lane and Port road which are causing delays, increased vehicle idling and heightened safety risks for motorists and more importantly pedestrians and I question when or if a satisfactory traffic survey has taken place? if so, have members of the planning committee visited the site at peak times to witness the issue.

Given the existing conditions and restraints of the current infrastructure I question whether sufficient consideration has been given to the additional traffic that a new development will inevitably generate, even as suggested it is only 400 homes that are built, at 1.5 cars per house that would generate an additional 600 vehicles using one roundabout given that the development will only have one entry/exit point there would need to be a substantial and clearly defined infrastructure improvement, it is currently difficult to see how a couple of traffic lights added to the roundabout will see the area safely and efficiently accommodate this increase in vehicular traffic.

There is also a wider strategic concern which I fear has either not been taken into consideration or has been totally ignored, The Welsh Government own and has publicly committed to growing passenger numbers at Cardiff airport as part of its economic development strategy. Access to the airport is a critical factor in achieving this objective, given the access spur from the M4 was never built, and public transport links are at best sporadic, if traffic congestion at Weycock Cross is allowed to worsen as it is the primary access to the airport, journey times to and from the airport will become less reliable and potentially longer, discouraging travellers and undermining efforts to increase passenger numbers and potential impacting jobs as carriers are discouraged from using Cardiff. Its is difficult to reconcile the approval of a development that would add significant traffic pressure with the stated aim of improving connectivity and supporting the airport's growth.

In additional to traffic concerns and road safety, I am deeply worried about the strain that a development of this scale would place on local public services. The schools are already under pressure with the local primary school, Romilly currently oversubscribed and with no doubt additional families moving into this development this will significantly increase demand for school places. Similarly, GP surgeries, dental practices and other healthcare services are operating at or near capacity, with residents already experiencing difficulties in securing appointments. We have a privileged position and can afford private dental and health care, that said we are fully aware that our local dental practice does not accept NHS patients, what is the plan for these additional residents or is it something that the planning committee has not considered?

It is essential that the committee demonstrates how the existing infrastructure, including education and healthcare will be expanded and funded to meet the increased demand, given the local authorities lack of a track record in forcing developers to ensure their obligations are met with regard to public services, I use the development near Asda as an example of the developers apathy to their responsibilities, firm guarantees of investment and capacity planning are required as there is a real risk that both new and existing residents will experience yet another decline in access to essential services.

I respectfully request that the committee provide clear evidence of a comprehensive traffic and infrastructure impact assessment along with detailed mitigation proposals and not just a wish list of nice to haves, before proceeding with this application. In the absence of such assurances as there were with the initial 2015 planning request, I strongly urge the committee to reconsider or refuse the proposal in its current form.

Thank you for your time and careful consideration of these concerns. I trust that the long-term wellbeing of the community, the sustainability of local infrastructure and alignment with wider strategic objectives will be given the priority they deserve.

I am writing to formally object to the proposed housing development near Waycock Cross, Barry.

I have many concerns regarding this development, my primary concerns relate to the already significant traffic congestion at this junction. During peak morning and evening rush hours the junction is operating at or beyond its capacity. Queues regularly build up on the approach roads particularly the five-mile lane and Port road which are causing delays, increased vehicle idling and heightened safety risks for motorists and more importantly pedestrians and I question when or if a satisfactory traffic survey has taken place? if so, have members of the planning committee visited the site at peak times to witness the issue.

Given the existing conditions and restraints of the current infrastructure I question whether sufficient consideration has been given to the additional traffic that a new development will inevitably generate, even as suggested it is only 400 homes that are built, at 1.5 cars per house that would generate an additional 600 vehicles using one roundabout given that the development will only have one entry/exit point there would need to be a substantial and clearly defined infrastructure improvement, it is currently difficult to see how a couple of traffic lights added to the roundabout will see the area safely and efficiently accommodate this increase in vehicular traffic.

There is also a wider strategic concern which I fear has either not been taken into consideration or has been totally ignored, The Welsh Government own and has publicly committed to growing passenger numbers at Cardiff airport as part of its economic development strategy. Access to the airport is a critical factor in achieving this objective, given the access spur from the M4 was never built, and public transport links are at best sporadic, if traffic congestion at Weycock Cross is allowed to worsen as it is the primary access to the airport, journey times to and from the airport will become less reliable and potentially longer, discouraging travellers and undermining efforts to increase passenger numbers and potential impacting jobs as carriers are discouraged from using Cardiff. Its is difficult to reconcile the approval of a development that would add significant traffic pressure with the stated aim of improving connectivity and supporting the airport's growth.

In additional to traffic concerns and road safety, I am deeply worried about the strain that a development of this scale would place on local public services. The schools are already under pressure with the local primary school, Romilly currently oversubscribed and with no doubt additional families moving into this development this will significantly increase demand for school places. Similarly, GP surgeries, dental practices and other healthcare services are operating at or near capacity, with residents already experiencing difficulties in securing appointments. We have a privileged position and can afford private dental and health care, that said we are fully aware that our local dental practice does not accept NHS patients, what is the plan for these additional residents or is it something that the planning committee has not considered?

It is essential that the committee demonstrates how the existing infrastructure, including education and healthcare will be expanded and funded to meet the increased demand, given the local authorities lack of a track record in forcing developers to ensure their obligations are met with regard to public services, I use the development near Asda as an example of the developers apathy to their responsibilities, firm guarantees of investment and capacity planning are required as there is a real risk that both new and existing residents will experience yet another decline in access to essential services.

I respectfully request that the committee provide clear evidence of a comprehensive traffic and infrastructure impact assessment along with detailed mitigation proposals and not just a wish list of nice to haves, before proceeding with this application. In the absence of such assurances as there were with the initial 2015 planning request, I strongly urge the committee to reconsider or refuse the proposal in its current form.

Thank you for your time and careful consideration of these concerns. I trust that the long-term wellbeing of the community, the sustainability of local infrastructure and alignment with wider strategic objectives will be given the priority they deserve.

Pontypridd and port road already grid locked, without the Rhoose roads
No intrastructure
No doctors
No hospitals
No school, nurseries.
Building on green land
Flood plain and the option is lakes, what

Absolutely ridiculous, infrastructure already grid locked