Flood-fear homes plan withdrawn

AN application to build over 30 homes in an Anglesey village was withdrawn before councillors could make a decision on the controversial project.

The outline proposals, submitted by Roebuck Developments Ltd, would have seen 31 new homes built in the heart of Llanfachraeth.

With developers promising an estate encompassing four bed detached and two bedroom terraced homes, concerns had been raised by locals that the site was prone to flooding.

But during Wednesday’s planning committee meeting, members were informed it had been formally withdrawn beforehand.

The application was called to the attention of the planning committee by local councillors, Ken Hughes and John Griffith, after flagging up flooding concerns by local residents.

THE process of setting Gwynedd Council’s budget has crossed its first major hurdle.

Meeting on Thursday the audit committee backed the proposed spending intentions which includes a 3.7% council tax rise for 2021/22.

Cllr Ioan Thomas outlined a £271m budget including £194m from central government with the remaining £77m from council tax.

“We are set to receive an extra £6.4m or 3.4% from the Welsh Government, compared to the Welsh average of 3.8%,” said Cllr Thomas. He added that £30m of savings had been realised since 2015.

“If members decided not to increase the tax by 3.7% it will mean less spent on services,” he concluded.

The proposals were due to go before the cabinet yesterday (Tuesday) before ratification by the full council in March.