A Welsh language pressure group has opposed a revised planning application to establish a new holiday site for fear that one part of north Wales is turning into a "playground for England". The application, submitted by Manchester-based company, The Luxury Lodge Group Ltd, intends to build 40 cabins and glamping pods in the Ogwen Valley in Gwynedd, which is home to some of Eryri National Park's biggest mountains, as well the adventure park Zip World.
Coed Wern Tŷ Gwyn, which is located between Felin Hen and Glasinfryn in the valley, is 6.63 hectares in size and includes a woodland area. Pressure group, Cylch yr Iaith, has argued that the proposed development on the land is "unacceptable" due to the fact that the Arfon district of Gwynedd has "too many" of such tourist developments and can have a negative affect on neighbouring communities. The Luxury Lodge Group Ltd has said that its company value is to integrate the local community and the Welsh language in the business.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Cylch yr Iaith said: "Over-provision is the main reason for rejecting this proposed development. What over-provision means is too many of the same types of tourist developments in the county, in part of the county, or in a community. Gwynedd Council's planning authority has accepted that over-provision is a relevant factor when considering a tourist planning application and a reason for rejecting it."
