Llandudno and Llandudno Junction Register of Site Allocation

SPATIAL POLICIES, KEY DIAGRAMS AND SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT CONTROL POLICIES
Policy EMP/2 Site Allocations to Meet B1, B2 and B8 Employment Demand and Free Stock Levels
Rep No Name People Type
189 Welsh Assembly Government (Mr B Beachell) [455] 1 Support
Summary Employment Allocation - Llanrwst
The eastern corner of this site is within the TR111 preferred route for Llanrwst Bypass. With regard to the remainder of the site, the Assembly has no
objection in principle, provided access is obtained via Ffordd Ty Gwyn.
1441 Leith Planning Ltd (Mr Chris Plenderleith) [1791]
1 Support
Summary Whilst the level of employment land provision is not being challenged (albeit it would appear to be quite a substantial requirement) the distribution should be
more balanced and appropriate.
Change Sought: Whilst the level of employment land provision is not being challenged (albeit it would appear to be quite a substantial requirement) the distribution should be
more balanced and appropriate. The provision of a different split of residential and employment land (7 hectares residential to 3.2 hectares of employment) at
the mixed use site at Esgyryn will help to achieve this, and will further assist in the promotion of sustainable developments and reduced commuter travel.
1197 Mr Gwyn Jones [1277]
1 Object
Summary Objection to the LDP on the basis that land at Towyn Way West is not allocated for residential or other development and that the settlement boundary has not
been appropriately amended to incorporate the site. The Authority's assessment of the site is not accepted.
Change Sought: Allocate Land at Towyn Way West, Towyn, in the Plan as mixed use, residential or employment.
1560 Countryside Council for Wales (Mr Richard Ninnes) [1948]
1 Object
Summary We are concerned that it is not clear whether or not the new allocations have been taken through the SEA process. We therefore consider that this part of the
plan does not appear to meet fully the SEA requirements and to be unsound.
Change Sought: Ensure that the new allocations have been taken through the SEA process and that this is clearly detailed within the Plan.
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Penmaenmawr Town Council (Cllr Dafydd Lloyd-Borland) [682]
1 Object
Summary In order for any town to thrive we feel that it is extremely important to protect employment sites in addition to allocating housing sites. It is noticeable that no
employment sites have been allocated within the town boundaries of Penmaenmawr and Dwygyfylchi. In our opinion this is a serious omission. We accept
that new employment sites are unlikely to come forward however, existing employment sites are under threat of potential housing development which has a
higher land value.
Change Sought: Allocate employment sites within the boundaries of Penmaenmawr and Dwygyfylchi
1741 Barton Willmore (Mr Michael Courcier) [44] 1 Object
Summary Esgyryn Llandudno Junction:
From the documentation available, the deliverability of the employment element of the proposed mixed development has not been properly assessed. In
particular, it has not been established that the proposed 90 dwellings would be sufficient to cross-fund the proposed employment development.
Change Sought: In the absence of an adequate assessment of deliverability, the site (Esgyryn) should be deleted in preference to the Glan Conwy site.
1429 Leith Planning Ltd (Mr Chris Plenderleith) [1791] 1 Object
Summary It is considered that the allocation of mixed use development such as that proposed at Esgyryn is sound and robust however, the Council have disregarded a
sustainable and viable development, as shown on the masterplan prepared by Pod in favour of a mixed development which is too heavily weighted towards
employment and actively discourages sustainable development where people can live and work in the same site.
Change Sought: The mix advocated by the adopted masterplan (whatever that means - it certainly not adopted in the development plan sense because it has not subject to
adequate public consultation) is not deemed to be sustainable. The proposal by Pod design and outlined in greater detailed within the vision attached at
appendix 5 is considered to be sustainable, viable and appropriate for the site and Llandudno Junction as a whole.
1735 Barton Willmore (Mr Michael Courcier) [44] 1 Object
Summary The Deposit Draft LDP makes inadequate provision for employment development.
The Glan Conwy Corner site is well-placed to redress deficiencies as it is located immediately adjacent to the existing built-up area of Llandudno Junction;
has high accessibility to the A55 and main-line rail services; and is suitable for a high amenity business park of the type that can attract high value service
industries. The Wales Spatial Plan identifies such service industries as being fundamental to the growth of the North Wales economy.
Change Sought: The site shown on the attached plan at Glan Conwy Corner should be allocated for employment development under Policy EMP/2 either as a substitute for
one or more of the employment allocations made by the policy or in addition to them.
1421 Leith Planning Ltd (Mr Chris Plenderleith) [1791]
1 Object
Summary Having reviewed the delivery agreement and the community involvement scheme concern is raised that land owners have not been sufficiently able to
participate in the evolution of the LDP process. See section 6.5-6.8 of the attachment for full response.
Change Sought: We would ask that any further dialogue concerning the Esgyryn site be conducted with the two principal land owners namely the Welsh Assembly and Leith
Planning on behalf of Arfon Pierce. Concern is raised that the local authority have made assumptions on the matter of viability for the mixed use development
at Esgryrn site without dialogue with the land owner, nor have the Council outlined how they have reached this conclusion.
1578 Carter Jonas (Mrs Charlene Sussums) [50]
Summary It is considered that upon examining the Deposit Local Development Plan, insufficient
employment allocation has been put forward in order to satisfy the employment land
demand and supply for Conwy. Accordingly it is considered that the plan is unsound and
does not meet the soundness test of CE2. Additional site suggested.
Change Sought: Additional site suggested - site south of hen ffordd Gonwy. See attachment for site plan.
1558 Carter Jonas (Mrs Charlene Sussums) [50]
Summary It is considered that upon examining the Deposit Local Development Plan, insufficient
employment allocation has been put forward in order to satisfy the employment land
demand and supply for Conwy. Accordingly it is considered that the plan is unsound and
does not meet the soundness test of CE2. Additional site suggested.
Change Sought: Additional site suggested - Land between railway line and A55, see attachment for site plan.
1 Object
1 Object
1772 Mostyn Estates Limited (Mr Peter Caldwell) [717] 1 Object
Summary Policy EMP/2 Employment Sites
Land between Wormhout Way and Conway Road, Llandudno (Page 92)
The Wales Spatial Plan identifies Llandudno area as a key employment centre for North Wales.
With the opening of the Welsh Assembly Government offices it is expected that other quality businesses will seek to locate in the area. When The Point is
developed there are no other identified sites available for quality development in the Plan period. This will have a detrimental effect on future employment
prospects in the area.
Change Sought: Proposal
It is submitted that an additional B.1 site should be allocated for high quality office use on the entrance to Llandudno. This suggested site is situated adjacent
to the A470 and is shown on the attached plan (3.85ha approx.) It is a sustainable site served by several bus routes, one mile from Llandudno Station and
two miles from Junction 19 on the A55, good access and availability of services. This site should only be developed after The Point is substantially completed
and would be subject to extensive landscaping and good design requirements.
As there is no prestige site for an office park in Llandudno, Conwy and Colwyn Bay which is available for high quality development, the Inspector is requested
to consider recommending that the site in Conway Road, Llandudno be allocated for high quality office development.
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