Plans for a huge new housing development in Cardiff have taken a major step forward. Cardiff Council's planning committee approved plans to build 2,500 homes on land to the south of the M4 between Lisvane and Pontprennau at a meeting on March 2. However, the granting of full planning permission is subject to a decision by the Welsh Government on whether or not to call in the application for a final say.
If it goes ahead, the housing development will include a primary school, land for a secondary school, restaurants, supermarket and a GP. Residents and local councillors raised concerns about the development, which will surround the Churchlands housing site, potentially causing disruption in the area.
Cardiff Council ward member for Lisvane and Thornhill, Councillor Emma Reid-Jones, said "Lisvane’s road infrastructure is already at breaking point". Speaking on behalf of the five ward members of Pontprennau and Old St Mellons and Lisvane and Thornhill at the planning committee meeting, she added additional concerns to this, saying: "With existing building underway, our fantastic local schools are already oversubscribed.
