Below is the letter I have written to Cardiff Council asking them to urgently deal with the gridlock which is being caused in Radyr.
Over the years I have made a number of representations, specifically during the consultation process and the inquiry, warning not to allow development to run ahead of the system's ability to cope. I've always emphasised the importance for explicit phasing to be implemented in any development so that transport infrastructure is built before any housing - and for traffic to be monitored at every phase.
You can read more about my opinion and proposals on this in more detail in the documents I submitted to the Council's consultation phase here and here. Alternatively you can view a BBC article where I talk about some of my concerns regarding initial proposals here.
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Cllr Caro Wild
Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning & Transport
Cabinet Office
Room 512 County Hall
Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
14/11/2019
Dear Councillor Wild,
As you know I opposed the LDP when it was proposed and made
public representations to the inquiry and I am writing now to express my
concerns about the current situation.
You will be aware of the severe congestion issues currently
being experienced in the Radyr area as a result of the Plasdwr development. You
will also know that my representations from the outset were that the
development if granted permission should not be allowed to run ahead of the
system’s ability to cope.
I am asking you to look urgently at how to relieve the
current level of congestion by implementing any measures that need to be taken
by the council and the developers, in particular at the junction of Heol Isaf
and Llantrisant Road.
I call on the Council to take firm steps to address the situation
as soon as possible because of the level of disruption being caused, and to
consult residents, including new residents, in doing so.
I accept that planning and transport are a devolved matter
but I urge you to act on my representations urgently.
I look forward to hearing from you
Yours sincerely
Kevin Brennan
Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Cardiff West
