A local Labour councillor has called a public meeting in Caerphilly tonight (Friday January 27) to gauge opposition to plans to build homes on a golf course.
Cllr James Pritchard, who represents the Morgan Jones ward, is inviting local residents to air their views on a pre-application submitted to build up to 400 houses at Virginia Park Golf Club, Caerphilly.
The independent planning and design firm Barton Willmore has submitted the pre-application plans, the context of which are being considered by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning authority.
If the plans pass consideration, they will then be made available for consultation by the local community – as is required with all developments.
Mr Pritchard said he became aware of rumours about the future of the golf course from local residents last year.
Planning officers have previously considered the land not suitable for further consideration, and the site did not form part of the last Local Development Plan.
Mr Pritchard added: “I’ve consistently submitted objections against development on this site and will continue to do so. The site is unacceptable not only on highways grounds, but officers have previously cited flooding consequences.
“The loss of amenity value will not be welcomed by residents and it needs to be killed dead. I’ve written to Barton Willmore to formally ask them to withdraw this unwelcome pre-application”.
Residents opposed to the pre-application can attend the public meeting chaired by Cllr Pritchard tonight (Friday January 27) from 6.30pm, at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Mill Road, Caerphilly.