A series of eight public events are to be held to let residents have their say on a controversial planning blueprint which could see green spaces across Caerphilly County Borough built on.
Last week, councillors approved a draft Local Development Plan (LDP) for the county borough, which sets out what areas can and cannot be built upon – much to the anger of protesting residents.
If given final approval by councillors, thousands of new homes could be built on green belt.
The draft LDP proposes to extend the boundary of Caerphilly town.
A new road could be built between Van Road and the A469 Mountain Road, to support the development of between 450 and 500 homes on the site of the former Ness Tar Plant and the surrounding land of Nant y Calch Farm.
Also included is the potential to allow 1,700 homes to be built in Maesycwmmer.
The most recent vote by councillors means the draft plan is effectively set for its next stage to adoption – a public consultation lasting until March 23.
Consultation documents are available to view online at www.caerphilly.gov.uk/ldp or paper copies are available at local Libraries, Customer Service Centres and at the Planning Office in Tredomen House, Ystrad Mynach.
The council will be holding public exhibitions at the following areas:
Maesycwmmer Community Centre
Saturday 13/02/2016 to Sunday 14/02/2016
10am to 4pm
Non-Political Social Club, Ystrad Mynach
Monday 15/02/2016 to Friday 19/02/2016
9.30am to 5pm (Monday,Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and 9.30am to 7pm on Wednesday
Nelson Library
Saturday 20/02/2016
During normal library opening hours
Caerphilly Library
Monday 22/02/2016 to Saturday 27/02/2016
During normal library opening hours
Blackwood Library
Monday 29/02/2016 to Saturday 05/03/2016
During normal library opening hours
Risca Library
Monday 07/03/2016 to Saturday 12/03/2016
During normal library opening hours
Rhymney Library
Monday 14/03/2016 to Tuesday 15/03/2016
During normal library opening hours
Bargoed Library
Wednesday 16/03/2016 to Saturday 19/03/2016
During normal library opening hours
Shameful! Oakdale and croespenmaen already is full of housing estates on top of each other with tiny gardens:
http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/Business/Planning-and-building-control-for-business/Local-Development-Plan/1st-review-of-the-LDP/Deposit-Replacement-Plan-consultation