Nia Griffith MP is trying to get to the truth about what can be done to help residents of Bancyffynnon, Cross Hands, who are faced with losing the access to the rear gardens of their homes when a two metre acoustic fence is erected, as part of the new supermarket and housing development.
Commenting on the situation to date, Nia Griffith explained
“It’s important that we get round the table as soon as possible, whilst there is still time for modifications to be made to the plans. Whilst I was told by the County Council that we would need to contact the developers, now Mr Graham Richardson from the developers, has explained to me that that the acoustic fence is a condition of the planning permission: he said that the Council had insisted on it, to satisfy the planning officers, and their colleagues in highways and environmental health.”
“He explained that its purpose was to protect the residents from the noise of vehicles servicing and accessing the supermarket and the 200 new homes. He said that it was costing the developers a lot of money and that they would be agreeable to saving money by NOT erecting it, but that the Council would have to release them from the obligation to provide it. I have therefore contacted the planning department, and asked them to meet me, together with the residents as a matter of UTMOST URGENCY – within couple of days if possible to discuss the situation.”
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