It was certainly one of a number of grounds of objection to a proposal which has been given the go-ahead
Plans for a brand new cycle path in Pontarddulais have been permitted regardless of issues about its impact on a territorial canine and a van parked there since 1990.
The brand new shared-use path will begin from Pentre Highway, on the northern fringe of Rhydgoch Cemetery, and run in a north-east route to Birch Rock Highway and from there to Bolgoed Highway, which hyperlinks the city to Pontlliw.
It’ll go alongside the boundary of a former brickworks at one level, throughout a big water predominant at one other, and likewise observe the route of an present rear lane utilized by Pentre Highway properties. Some timber should be minimize down.
The planning utility by Swansea Council led to 5 objections from individuals who raised a variety of issues, amongst them the trail’s influence on the rear lane.
One objector stated their canine was territorial and can be disturbed by cyclists, inflicting “extreme barking”. One other stated residents parked automobiles on the lane, together with a van that’s been there for 35 years.
Privateness and safety fears had been additionally expressed, together with doubt {that a} new shared-use path was wanted given there was a brand new one at close by Coed Bach Park, and concern that off-road motorcyclists would possibly use it. By no means miss a Swansea story by signing as much as our e-newsletter right here
There was additionally a letter of assist which stated the trail would enhance entry for schoolchildren and supply a path to outlets. It added: “The present overgrown land shall be improved with the creation of the trail, enhancing the native space’s look.”
Council planning officers have permitted the applying whereas imposing circumstances equivalent to a requirement for extra timber to be planted than shall be minimize down and the submission of a contaminated land remediation technique.
A call report by officers stated they acknowledged a brand new shared-use path could result in privateness, safety and high quality of life worries for some folks however added: “Primarily based on the data obtainable, it isn’t anticipated on steadiness that any perceived or unreasonable further hurt past the present scenario can be brought on by the proposed improvement.”
The advantages of the mission, they stated, had been encouraging folks to take fewer journeys by automotive and enhancing their well being and well-being.
Pentre Highway is served by one other shared-use path to the south, which hyperlinks Pontarddulais with Gowerton. Pontarddulais councillor Kevin Griffiths stated this path and the one by means of Coed Bach Park had been well-used by cyclists and walkers.
Referring to the most recent planning resolution, he stated: “You’re all the time going to have individuals who approve and individuals who disapprove,” he stated.
