A planning application (No. P/10/0185) for a new private housing development comprising of 18 dwellings in Abercanaid, was submitted in July 2010. Part of this application includes two separate associated highway crossings directly over the Taff Trail, near the Llwyn Yr Eos. Although there are other vehicle crossings that also dissect the Taff Trail, they predate the establishment of the trail itself. This could be a significant issue for both walkers and cyclists.
The proposed road in question is a two lane highway with at least one if not two pavements, it will provide access to the Llwyn Field (the development will be known as The Lowes), which is currently a green field site used for grazing.
The Gethin Action Group is opposing the application and a petition containing over 500 names has already been submitted to the Planning Department, clearly demonstrating the feeling of the local community against the construction of the proposed road and housing development.
I know the fields there well, i have sat on the bench's outside the pub and enjoyed the site of horses on this beautiful field on a number of occasions.
ReplyDeleteThe Taff Trail is one of the nicest walks and cycles I have been on in my life due to the flatness of it and the stunning scenery, the section between the new leisure village and Aberfan is my favourite as there is very few vehicles which travel on the trail making it a peaceful and safe stroll.
I think its disgusting that they want to put more roads on it, I dont see the point in building on a lovely green field when there is so many other sites around the town.