Local council greenlights new homes despite community concerns over parking
Neath Port Talbot: So, the local council just gave the thumbs up for two new houses in Lower Brynamman, even though some folks aren’t too happy about it. A bunch of residents raised concerns, especially about parking and access issues.
The council’s planning committee met recently and decided to go ahead with the plans. These new homes will have their own driveways, which should help with the parking situation, but some people are still worried about the impact on the neighborhood.
There were complaints about how a local bus service struggles to get through because of parked cars. Plus, some residents fear that the road might not handle larger vehicles once the houses are built. Noise and pollution from construction were also hot topics during the meeting.
Despite the objections, the council’s officers pointed out that the area would still meet planning density rules. They assured everyone that the new driveways would help with traffic flow. In the end, the councillors voted to approve the plans without even visiting the site first. It’s a bit of a mixed bag for the community, that’s for sure!
