Wednesday, December 22, 2004
111 New Homes coming
As reported previously, 111 new homes (including 20 "affordable homes") are to be built between the Water Treatment Works and Crickhowell Road. The decision on the planning application was deferred until November after Committee members supported the Police and Councillor Ralph Cook, a Committee member, on the inclusion of a public footpath in the plans.
Planning Officers say that cycling and walking policies require the footpath. However, Planning Committee members agreed with St. Mellons Police and Ralph about anti-social behaviour, crime and future maintenance of the proposed path. Ralph is currently trying to get similar paths elsewhere in St. Mellons closed following complaints from local residents. He said "I have in the past accepted Council Officers’ wisdom on paths through housing developments. Now these paths are creating problems. I am grateful for the support given by the police and fellow committee members".
Planning Officers say that cycling and walking policies require the footpath. However, Planning Committee members agreed with St. Mellons Police and Ralph about anti-social behaviour, crime and future maintenance of the proposed path. Ralph is currently trying to get similar paths elsewhere in St. Mellons closed following complaints from local residents. He said "I have in the past accepted Council Officers’ wisdom on paths through housing developments. Now these paths are creating problems. I am grateful for the support given by the police and fellow committee members".
