Conwy residents oppose 95-home estate near medieval town

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

Residents in Conwy are challenging plans for 95 affordable homes on agricultural land at Gyffin, citing risks to the medieval town's heritage and road safety.

Beech Developments (NW) Ltd submitted an application in August to Conwy County Council for 95 affordable homes on five hectares of agricultural land at Gyffin, on behalf of housing group Adra. The proposals have prompted nearly 60 letters of objection from local residents.

Opponents of the scheme argue it poses serious risks to road safety, wildlife and the town's medieval heritage. Residents have highlighted concerns about the loss of green land adjacent to Conwy's World Heritage Site and the location of the proposed estate on what they describe as the brow of a notoriously dangerous hill on Llanrwst Road. Resident Steve Kilby wrote to the planning department stating: 'It is my and many local residents' view that the scheme would cause major, irreversible harm to several of Conwy's most important historic assets and landscapes'.

CADW, the heritage guardians responsible for protecting and maintaining many of Conwy's historical monuments, has indicated it has 'no objection' to the development in its consultation response to the council. The organisation said it had 'carefully considered the information provided' and had no concerns regarding scheduled monuments or registered historic parks and gardens.

Conwy residents oppose 95-home estate near medieval town — Image: North Wales Pioneer

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Conwy residents fear 95-home estate could damage medieval town’s heritageBeech Developments (NW) Ltd applied to Conwy County Council’s planning department in August for 95 affordable homes on agricultural land at Gyffin.North Wales Pioneer · 27 Oct, 09:04
Residents fear new housing estate could damage medieval town's heritageThey are opposed to plans to creat 95 affordable homes on agricultural land at Gyffin, ConwyNorth Wales Live · 26 Oct, 18:06

In this story: Conwy · Gyffin · Beech Developments (NW) Ltd · Adra · CADW · Conwy County Council · Llanrwst Road · Steve Kilby

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