Clwyd West MS Darren Millar is calling on Conwy County Council’s Planning Committee to reject plans for 277 more homes in Abergele.

He has expressed concerns about the impact of a largescale housing development on existing infrastructure and public services in the locality, many of which are already under pressure, and called for decision-makers to give these special attention before deciding whether to grant planning permission this week.

Plans for 277 new homes on agricultural land on St George Road are set to be discussed by a planning committee at Conwy County Borough Council's Coed Pella HQ on Wednesday, November 12.

Mr. Millar has been against the proposals since they were first mooted two years ago and is therefore urging planning committee members to reject the plans.

He said:“While I recognise the need for more housing, I remain concerned over the potential impact this largescale development would have on existing infrastructure and public services in the locality.

“I have previously expressed concerns over the impact further development could have on local services such as the Gwrych Medical Centre, NHS dentists, and schools, and nearby Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, all of which are already operating at or near capacity.

"In addition, Abergele already has a congestion problem in the town centre, and I am concerned that the scale of the proposed development would place further pressure on the local road network.”

He added: “I am also concerned that water run-off from the proposed development could cause significant challenges to the local drainage system, increasing the risk of flooding to existing homes and businesses.

“Unless the above issues are adequately addressed in advance of any significant development, I believe it to be my duty to object to any developments of this kind on behalf of local residents.”

Abergele Town Council has also objected, citing the scale of the development, strain on roads, insufficient road width, unsuitable pavements for prams, and concerns about schools and GP surgeries being at capacity.

The council also received 110 letters from residents, many of which were objections, raising fears about traffic, the impact on schools, NHS, and dentists, and the loss of green space.