Plans to build more than 100 homes on a section of green space just outside Cardiff have been given the go-ahead despite concerns over flooding. The Vale of Glamorgan Council's planning committee approved outline planning permission for 133 flats and houses on land south of Llandough Hill and Penarth Road in Llandough, at a meeting on Wednesday, March 29.
A number of residents and a councillor expressed "serious" concerns about the application, fearing it could pose a flood risk. However, another councillor who lives in the area pointed to a growing need for housing in the county and how this development might help ease the demand.
Vale of Glamorgan Council ward member for Llandough, Cllr George Carroll said: "Anybody who is familiar with Llandough Hill will be aware of considerable water discharge at the top and bottom of the hill." The councillor went on to say that the council had constructed an interceptor drain to help address this problem. However, he added that there was "significant discharge" near a property which was directly opposite the proposed site. You can get more local news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
