Plans for 36 new homes in Holyhead look set to be deferred

A decision on plans for 36 new homes in Holyhead is not expected for at least another month due to highway concerns.
Meeting next week, Anglesey Council’s Planning Committee will be asked to defer the proposals near Cae Rhos on Porthdafarch Road.
But with objections having been raised by some local members, the highways department have been tasked with studying the impact that a new estate would have on the local road network.
With the report not expected until later on in March, however, officers will ask members to defer a decision for another month.
Having been reduced from an initial total of 38 down  to 36, with four designated as “affordable”, the plans include eight three bed and twenty two bed semi-detached homes and eight two bedroom terraced houses.
But eight letters of objection have been submitted, citing concerns over an increase in construction and operational traffic, specifically along Arthur Street and Mountain View where its said there are already issues due to the width of the road and visibility available due to parked cars along the street.
The poor condition of Porthdafarch Road was also cited, also questioning the need for the development.
But the design and access statement accompanying the application, notes: “The nearby residential properties consist of a mixture of one and two storey houses. There is a mixture of materials including render, stone, pebble dash and slate.
“The proposal complements the character of the residential properties surrounding the site and therefore, the new dwellings will integrate well.
“There are bus stops within walking distance of the site along Porthdafarch Road. Regular services operate from these bus stops at approximately 20-30 minute intervals and provide a link between the site and other parts of the town of Holyhead as well as other nearby towns including Valley, Llangefni and Bangor.
“In terms of the economic benefits, in the short term the proposal will offer employment opportunities and additional spend within the locality during the construction period.
“In the longer term new housing also delivers significant economic benefits including jobs, additional spending in the local economy and an increase to local authority revenue.”
If deferred by members of Anglesey Council’s planning committee on Wednesday, its expected that the plans will be re-presented when it next meets on April 1.

By Gareth Williams – Local Democracy Reporter