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North Wales Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Luxury holiday lodge and glamping pod plans near Bangor rejected
Luxury Lodge Group Ltd, through the agent Helen Ashby-Ridgway (Lichfields). had submitted revised plans to erect 25 holiday lodges and four glamping pods at Coed y Wern, Ty Gwyn at Glasinfryn, near Bangor. Plans for a development at the site were first submitted in 2018 and this application had been deferred for a site visit on April 28. The plans noted that 'Zone 5' of an earlier proposal had been removed 'to avoid a more ecologically sensitively area' and the number pods had been reduced from 11 to four. But that failed to sway Cyngor Gwynedd's planning committee who voted to reject the scheme, against officer's recommendations to approve. Local member Cllr Beca Roberts told the meeting it went 'beyond what was considered a 'small' development. She urged rejection based on 'over-development, the 'busy, dangerous road,' insufficient public transport, community and landscape impact, traffic and noise, and 'not being a suitable location,' noting there were already approximately 100 luxury cabins at Ogwen Bank at nearby Bethesda. It offered 'no guarantees' over jobs and profits 'would go straight to the Luxury Lodge group's HQ in Manchester,' and create 'no net benefits' locally, she said. TOP STORIES: Companies linked to new Anglesey development site owners enter administration Man crashed into ex-wife's car on Anglesey after 24-year marriage ended Man crashes into ex-wife's car on Anglesey after marriage ended Gwynedd woman refused breath test after driving wrong way on A55 for 10 miles Cllr Berwyn Parry Jones proposed rejecting. He felt the site was 'too large, and brought no positive elements' but would bring visual impact and residential disturbance. Cllr Gareth Jones added 'these are going to be large cabins, 25 of them, three bedroomed spaces for at least two families, with two or three cars to each one.' He felt it was 'over development and over provision'. 'Pentir Community Council had concerns over the size and impact on local residents. The estate is very close and will affect their amenities,' he said. 'There will be loss of trees, woodland. I'm not sure how ancient they are, but they are very beautiful trees, it's a real shame to fell so many for cabins. 'Over 5000 have objected by email, I have not seen that kind of thing since being a councillor.' Cllr Elin Hywel added 'we need to protect our communities, noting ' so many have objected'. But Cllr Anne Lloyd Jones was in favour, saying the site was 'concealed, and she felt there was 'a need.' 'People like to come out and stay in woodlands and forest places. I couldn't see a problem with the road, I think it will bring benefits to the area.' Following a public consultation, previous objections had highlighted impact on trees, loss of ancient woodland, biodiversity, flooding, traffic, road safety, excess of holiday units, impact residents, over-development, over-tourism, and effect on local communities and Welsh language. In 2018, Pentir Community Council was concerned at the development's size and impact on the Bro Infryn estate and over traffic and road safety. In 2023, Llandygai Community Council had recommended refusal based on 'more than sufficient' holiday accommodation in the area,
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Luxury holiday park bid in ancient Gwynedd woodland thrown out by planners
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A bid to build a holiday park in ancient woodland, which generated 5,000 objections, has been thrown out by planners. Luxury Lodge Group Ltd, through the agent Helen Ashby-Ridgway (Lichfields). had submitted revised plans to erect 25 holiday lodges and four glamping pods at Coed y Wern, Ty Gwyn at Glasinfryn, near Bangor. Plans for a development at the site were first submitted in 2018 and this application had been deferred for a site visit on April 28. The plans noted that 'Zone 5' of an earlier proposal had been removed "to avoid a more ecologically sensitively area" and the number pods had been reduced from 11 to four. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday But that failed to sway Cyngor Gwynedd's planning committee who voted to reject the scheme, against officer's recommendations to approve. Local member Cllr Beca Roberts told the meeting it went "beyond what was considered a "small" development. She urged rejection based on "over-development, the "busy, dangerous road," insufficient public transport, community and landscape impact, traffic and noise, and "not being a suitable location," noting there were already approximately 100 luxury cabins at Ogwen Bank at nearby Bethesda. It offered "no guarantees" over jobs and profits "would go straight to the Luxury Lodge group's HQ in Manchester," and create "no net benefits" locally, she said. Cllr Berwyn Parry Jones proposed rejecting. He felt the site was "too large, and brought no positive elements" but would bring visual impact and residential disturbance. Cllr Gareth Jones added "these are going to be large cabins, 25 of them, three bedroomed spaces for at least two families, with two or three cars to each one." He felt it was "over development and over provision". "Pentir Community Council had concerns over the size and impact on local residents. The estate is very close and will affect their amenities," he said. "There will be loss of trees, woodland. I'm not sure how ancient they are, but they are very beautiful trees, it's a real shame to fell so many for cabins. "Over 5,000 have objected by email, I have not seen that kind of thing since being a councillor." Cllr Elin Hywel added "we need to protect our communities, noting " so many have objected". But Cllr Anne Lloyd Jones was in favour, saying the site was "concealed, and she felt there was "a need." "People like to come out and stay in woodlands and forest places. I couldn't see a problem with the road, I think it will bring benefits to the area." Following a public consultation, previous objections had highlighted impact on trees, loss of ancient woodland, biodiversity, flooding, traffic, road safety, excess of holiday units, impact residents, over-development, over-tourism, and effect on local communities and Welsh language. In 2018, Pentir Community Council was concerned at the development's size and impact on the Bro Infryn estate and over traffic and road safety. In 2023, Llandygai Community Council had recommended refusal based on "more than sufficient" holiday accommodation in the area. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
North Wales Live
20-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Luxury holiday park bid in ancient Gwynedd woodland thrown out by planners
A bid to build a holiday park in ancient woodland, which generated 5,000 objections, has been thrown out by planners. Luxury Lodge Group Ltd, through the agent Helen Ashby-Ridgway (Lichfields). had submitted revised plans to erect 25 holiday lodges and four glamping pods at Coed y Wern, Ty Gwyn at Glasinfryn, near Bangor. Plans for a development at the site were first submitted in 2018 and this application had been deferred for a site visit on April 28. The plans noted that 'Zone 5' of an earlier proposal had been removed "to avoid a more ecologically sensitively area" and the number pods had been reduced from 11 to four. But that failed to sway Cyngor Gwynedd's planning committee who voted to reject the scheme, against officer's recommendations to approve. Local member Cllr Beca Roberts told the meeting it went "beyond what was considered a "small" development. She urged rejection based on "over-development, the "busy, dangerous road," insufficient public transport, community and landscape impact, traffic and noise, and "not being a suitable location," noting there were already approximately 100 luxury cabins at Ogwen Bank at nearby Bethesda. It offered "no guarantees" over jobs and profits "would go straight to the Luxury Lodge group's HQ in Manchester," and create "no net benefits" locally, she said. Cllr Berwyn Parry Jones proposed rejecting. He felt the site was "too large, and brought no positive elements" but would bring visual impact and residential disturbance. Cllr Gareth Jones added "these are going to be large cabins, 25 of them, three bedroomed spaces for at least two families, with two or three cars to each one." He felt it was "over development and over provision". "Pentir Community Council had concerns over the size and impact on local residents. The estate is very close and will affect their amenities," he said. "There will be loss of trees, woodland. I'm not sure how ancient they are, but they are very beautiful trees, it's a real shame to fell so many for cabins. "Over 5,000 have objected by email, I have not seen that kind of thing since being a councillor." Cllr Elin Hywel added "we need to protect our communities, noting " so many have objected". But Cllr Anne Lloyd Jones was in favour, saying the site was "concealed, and she felt there was "a need." "People like to come out and stay in woodlands and forest places. I couldn't see a problem with the road, I think it will bring benefits to the area." Following a public consultation, previous objections had highlighted impact on trees, loss of ancient woodland, biodiversity, flooding, traffic, road safety, excess of holiday units, impact residents, over-development, over-tourism, and effect on local communities and Welsh language. In 2018, Pentir Community Council was concerned at the development's size and impact on the Bro Infryn estate and over traffic and road safety. In 2023, Llandygai Community Council had recommended refusal based on "more than sufficient" holiday accommodation in the area.
