🌊 Big News from Saundersfoot! 🌊
A proposed Traveller site on the edge of the charming seaside village of Saundersfoot has hit a roadblock yet again. Despite plans being submitted and work already underway, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority has rejected the development, instructing that the site must be restored to its original state.
With nearly 300 residents signing a petition against the development, it’s clear this issue has stirred up local passions. Saundersfoot’s community council, along with many others, opposed the plans put forward by David ‘Dai’ Evans from Pontypool, who belongs to a long-standing Romany Gypsy family. They’ve been visiting the area for years, spending their summers in a touring caravan since the late ’80s.
The National Park’s concerns? The new site threatened to disrupt the landscape and lacked adequate information on the potential impact on local wildlife and habitats. Despite efforts to revise and resubmit the application, it still didn’t meet the mark. Concerns ranged from unauthorised clearing of the land to rejections based on the previous application’s similarities.
It’s a hot topic not just in Saundersfoot but across Wales, as issues surrounding Traveller sites and local planning permission continue to ignite debates on fair housing solutions. The absence of sufficient local authority provisions has left many families with no choice but to purchase their land for these developments, often facing significant opposition and challenges.
As discussions around this topic continue, the community remains divided with strong feelings on both sides. What are your thoughts on balancing the needs of the Travelling community with local planning concerns? 🤔
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