Speaking at a packed public meeting yesterday regarding plans to build up to 500 houses in Old Colwyn, Clwyd West MS Darren Millar pledged to work with local residents to oppose the proposals.
Castle Green developers are hoping to build hundreds of new homes on Peulwys Fields and part of Old Colwyn Golf Course.
However, residents are concerned about the scale of the plans and last night gathered at the Methodist Church Hall in Old Colwyn to make their views known.
They are concerned that the development would put a huge strain on already overstretched GP surgeries, schools, roads, other infrastructure and emergency services.
Further, there are concerns over the loss of prime agricultural land and a fear that the area will not be able to accommodate all the extra traffic the development will cause.
The meeting was organised by the Old Colwyn Residents' Association and was ably chaired by local resident Merfyn Thomas.
There were presentations by Old Colwyn Residents' Association committee member Brian Cossey, and James Harland the Strategic Planning Policy Manager of Conwy County Borough Council, before questions from the floor.
Darren and Cllr Cheryl Carlisle also addressed the meeting and pledged to work with residents to oppose the proposals.
Speaking after the meeting, Darren said:
“This was a packed public meeting demonstrating the strength of feeling in the community regarding these proposals.
“I was pleased to be given the opportunity to speak and let the residents know that I am 100 per cent behind them and will do everything in my power to ensure that decision-makers listen to the strong objections to the allocation of this land for development.
“It is not that any of us are against the building of new homes, what we are against is overcrowded classrooms, longer waits for an appointment with our GP, and congested roads.
“A development of this scale would place huge strain on our infrastructure and erode the character of the local community in Old Colwyn.
“I will continue supporting residents in opposing this proposal.”
Cllr Cheryl Carlisle said:
“This was a very well attended public meeting and it was clear that residents are deeply concerned about the scale of this development.
“As we told those at the meeting, we will continue standing alongside residents to challenge these proposals.”
A formal public consultation on Conwy's Local Development Plan will commence on the 13th October 2025 and residents are encouraged to respond. Further meetings will be held in Old Colwyn to maximise the number of responses.
