Plans to build nearly 1,000 homes in Porthcawl have been branded "disgusting" and risk turning the town into a "concrete jungle". More than 900 houses are planned for the seaside town on land encompassing the amusement park, Griffin Park, and Sandy Bay. The plans also include a new road and expanded educational facilities.
The proposals were met with a mixed reaction from business owners and residents this week with some welcoming the development and others saying it could be harmful to the community and completely reshape the seafront. Councillor Neelo Farr said the plans "represent an exciting and important step in unlocking the potential of the waterfront area" but others said they would rather see new leisure facilities than more housing.
WalesOnline readers have hit back at the plans with some calling them "disgusting" and saying the land should be redeveloped for the community's benefit. One reader, Paul Wiggins, said the plans would not make the best use out of the area, which is one of the most popular beach destinations in south Wales. He said: "Porthcawl is and could become even more of a vibrant seaside town, offering facilities for both residents and tourists alike. Currently these plans by Bridgend County Borough Council seem to just want to make Porthcawl a dormitory town full of housing."
