A DECISION to approve plans for houses on a former scrapyard site in Wrexham has been called in by the Welsh Government. An application to build 15 homes on the former Legacy Car Dismantlers and Scrap Yard, near Rhosllanerchrugog, was supported by Wrexham Council’s planning committee in July last year against the advice of officers. The move came after council leader Mark Pritchard, who represents the neighbouring area of Esclusham, urged members to back the scheme. He said the application to redevelop the site had the support of community councillors and residents after becoming a target for crime. Officers had earlier advised that it would “fundamentally undermine” the local authority’s planning policies regarding developments in countryside locations, but the majority of councillors chose to grant permission.
Tip so smelly it woke people up at night refused bid to extend its life
It may be the end of the story, however, with the Welsh Government having the final say
A smell coming from the Pwllfawatkin tip near Pontardawe has been leaving people feeling sick (Image: Yvonne Davies)
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