Conwy Council Approves Sports Pitch Amidst Significant Public Opposition

Conwy council has given its approval for the construction of a 3G pitch at Ysgol y Creuddyn in Penrhyn Bay, notwithstanding over 500 objections submitted by local residents. This decision has generated worries among nearby residents regarding potential noise, light pollution, and anti-social behaviour. These residents have asserted that the council disregarded public sentiment, labeling the approval procedure as “undemocratic”. The proposed pitch, along with its six floodlights, is slated for construction on fields situated behind the school on Derwen Lane. Following a planning committee meeting held at Bodlondeb in October, Conwy council formally granted permission for the artificial grass pitch, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Subsequent to a series of public meetings, the council documented the receipt of 567 letters of objection, encompassing two petitions, alongside 39 letters expressing support. Campaigner Linda Johnson stated: “The decision is very undemocratic.”She further commented that the council had not taken “so many objections into consideration”, adding: “The councillors are elected to represent the public, but they’ve not taken into consideration the impact this will have on residents.“The community has not been shown any concern at all. Everything has been ignored, 500-plus objections compared to 40-odd letters of support.“What was the point of those 500 people writing in objection?“The school was there first, but the houses are here now, and people live in them 24/7.” A spokesperson for Conwy council remarked: “Due planning processes were followed by the authority in relation to this matter.” Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.