Proposals for a 550-home estate in Pontarddulais have sparked concern about its potential impact on the town. Persimmon Homes wants to build them in the north of the town on land bordered by Glanffrwd Road to the north, Glynhir Road to the east and Ty'n-Y-Bonau Road to the west.
The split estate would comprise houses and flats, a new primary school on the southern side, play areas, greenery, walking and cycling links, and a retained farmhouse with community or retail facilities. There would be road access from Ty'n-Y-Bonau Road to homes in the southern portion of the estate, and from Glanffrwd Road to those in the northern portion.
The house builder presented the proposals at a public event at The Institute, St Teilo Street, which was attended by Pontarddulais resident Carol Jones among others. Mrs Jones said traffic in the town, which is one-way in the centre, had already increased due to other large-scale housing projects. She said she was also concerned by the presence of a very large water main running through the proposed site.
