What's Llandudno Like Right Now?

[SteveH]

A RESIDENTIAL property on a new housing estate in Llandudno is allegedly being advertised on Airbnb.

There is concern that a house on the Parc Bodafon estate, built by Anwyl Homes, is being promoted as having space for 12 guests by its owner.

Aberconwy MS Janet-Finch Saunders said she had been told of the rumour by residents, and labelled the news "disappointing".

Mrs Finch-Saunders said she would be corresponding with Anwyl Homes "first thing on Monday morning" to establish the truth of the matter.

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[DaveR]

I think it’s a real shame that the last remnants of the original foreshore are being removed to build a fairly pointless concrete flood barrier between the Lifeboat Station and Craigside.

[Hugo]

They were my thoughts too Dave when I drove past there last week.        I had noticed in the past that on a very high tide the sea comes very close to the promenade at that point but what they are proposing to build there doesn't seem like a long term solution to global warming
What they are proposing on the West Shore though is even more pointless

[SteveH]

A PROPERTY on a new housing estate in Llandudno which is being advertised on Airbnb does not require planning permission or consent for this type of use.

A home on the newly-built Parc Bodafon estate is being advertised on Airbnb, and is being promoted on the website as a “beach side family rest and holiday”.

Anwyl Homes, who built the estate, said there were “no planning conditions controlling how our homeowners use their own properties”.

The property’s use as an Airbnb had been met with criticism from some residents, who called for the homes to be used for those who need them.

The housing association added that 17 homes on the estate, of which 13 are complete, were affordable ones in accordance with the council’s Affordable Housing Policy.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24625995.housing-associations-response-llandudno-home-used-airbnb/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

More than 130 car parking spaces could be lost in Llandudno if retirement homes plans are approved. McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd has applied to Conwy County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to build retirement homes at Maelgwyn Road’s pay and display car park.

The plan has sparked serious concerns about the loss of parking spaces in the popular town, while the town council is worried the proposal could put further strain on health care services. The site has up to 134 car parking spaces, charging £1.70 for an hour’s parking.

The company say they want to build 57 apartments for retired people. If planning permission is granted, the developers want to build the retirement living housing accommodation together with communal facilities and resident car parking. The new building will create one full-time job..... 

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[Hugo]

Cars seized and drivers arrested as police return to Llandudno for ‘Operation Overkill’
A total of 116 drivers were stopped and eyesight-tested



https://ct.moreover.com/?a=54955491328&p=14e&v=1&x=otPHszV_jOEidcC5YRx7cw&u1=ND&u2=up-urn:user:PA187552270

[SteveH]

Cars seized and drivers arrested as police return to Llandudno for ‘Operation Overkill’
A total of 116 drivers were stopped and eyesight-tested
https://ct.moreover.com/?a=54955491328&p=14e&v=1&x=otPHszV_jOEidcC5YRx7cw&u1=ND&u2=up-urn:user:PA187552270

Glad the eyesight teats went well, but 14 TRO's .....quite a haul...

However their vehicles were less compliant. Officers handed out 14 Traffic Offence Reports for defects on vehicles. Offences ranged from illegal number plates, under-inflated tyres and no MOT to driving without a license, anti-social driving and illegal tints on front windows.

Two vehicles were also seized – one with no insurance and one failing to stop for police. Officers made four arrests - for failing a roadside drugs test, failing to provide for a drugs test, careless driving and failing to stop.

The ongoing initiative checks that drivers’ eyesights meet the required standard. All drivers must be able to read a legal, clean registration plate from 20 meters in daylight. Vehicles are also assessed for roadworthiness.

[Hugo]

It's a good thing what the Police are doing in Llandudno,  it's a shame that they haven't got the resources to do it more often and along other areas of the North Wales coast.
I'm surprised that there are no ANPR cameras on the A55 as there must be thousands of motorists getting away with driving uninsured and untaxed vehicles and no MOT's either

[Hugo]

Extension bid for Llandudno school
If planning permission is granted the buildings will provide additional teaching space and dining accommodation
Bodafon farmland seems to be getting smaller


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/extension-bid-for-llandudno-school-30088399

[SteveH]

HUGE PLANS could see the construction of a four-storey retirement living complex in Llandudno.

McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyle Ltd has applied to Conwy Council’s planning department seeking permission to build a four-storey, 57-apartment complex.

The development would be complete with communal facilities (including green spaces), landscaping and car parking, as well as a residents’ lounge and lower ground floor.

It would be built on the site of Maelgwyn Road Car Park.

However, the plans have been heavily criticised by Llandudno Town Council, which “strongly opposes” the proposal following a consultation.

It also gave the following reasons for its objection to the plans:

Concerns about the affordability of the proposed apartments
Increased pressure on already overstretched health care and social care services as a result of the development
Public require parking close to where they are staying. The car park is close to guest houses/hotels and the Holiday
Accommodation Zone and its loss will impact heavily on visitors
The car park is one of the few areas where camper vans park
Data provided by Conwy CBC on car park usage clearly shows that site is very well used and much needed as a car park
The proposed development is overbearing and would have a detrimental impact on the adjacent Conservation Area
Insufficient parking provided on site, which will cause residents/visitors to park on nearby roads increasing parking problems in the area

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24641732.plans-retirement-housing-complex-llandudno-car-park/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

The fake £20 banknotes circulating in North Wales and how to spot a dud
Police say fakes in Llandudno are good quality but others reported elsewhere have obvious faults

People are being warned to keep an eye out for fake £20 bank notes circulating in North Wales. Police have confirmed the presence of counterfeit notes in Llandudno, Conwy, and there have been unconfirmed reports from other place on social media.

In some cases, the quality is surprisingly good, according to North Wales Police (NWP). Other fakes are more obvious but can still catch out the unwary.

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[Hugo]

Llandudno roundabouts traffic disruption as council explains why made 'wastelands'
The local authority cleared a number of roundabouts this year and will now start the re-planting proces
Talking of "wastelands" then what about the roundabout on the West Shore at the top of Abbey Road?      It's getting like the Sahara desert, you wouldn't get any Cotoneasters there let alone native ones.

   

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llandudno-roundabouts-traffic-disruption-council-30121636

[SteveH]

‘Grafting not whingeing’ on one of North Wales' busiest shopping streets
Volunteers in Llandudno have stepped in to keep resort clean and have been rewarded for their work

A group of hard-working volunteers have been hailed as local heroes for keeping a seaside resort spick and span. The dedicated members of Friends of Mostyn Street (FOMS) & FOMS Kidz in Llandudno say local government budget constraints mean residents and business owners themselves have to step up if they want to keep their communities clean and safe.

They say they have adopted the mantra of ‘grafting not whingeing’. Members of FOMS come together at least once a week to improve the town. They litter-pick, sweep, clean, rub down railings, clear gutters, and weed pavements and side streets while chatting, laughing and supporting each other.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/grafting-not-whingeing-one-north-30137351?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

MAELGWYN ROAD CAR PARK DEVELOPMENT
Property developer McCarthy Stone have recently submitted a planning application to build 57 apartments on Maelgwyn Road Car Park, adjacent to Gloddaeth Avenue.  This will see the loss of 134 existing car parking spaces.  And with only 36 car parking spaces being provided for 57 apartments, there'll be a net loss of 150+ car parking spaces locally.  The size of the planned apartment block will completely overwhelm nearby properties.  And conversion from a pay and display car park will see around £80k less revenue generated to support local services each year.

In February Conwy County Borough Council agreed a new lease of the car park with McCarthy Stone, with a break clause triggered by approval of planning permission.  This summer McCarthy Stone undertook a Pre-Application Consultation on their plans, and 86 people responded.  These responses form part of their planning application.  Now we need you to comment on their plans again.

You can do this by emailing cynllunioplanning@conwy.gov.uk before 1 November and quoting reference number 0/52002. 

You can find the full plans online by clicking here and searching for application 0/52002...................
https://npe.conwy.gov.uk/Northgate/EnglishPlanningExplorer/GeneralSearch.aspx

[SteveH]

An inaugural food and drink industry conference is set to take place in Llandudno.

The Blas Cymru / Taste Wales event is being held at Venue Cymru on October 24.

The conference has been organised by the Welsh Government's Food & Drink Wales division.

The theme of the event will be 'Bridges to Success', featuring a range of seminars, workshops, panels, and surgeries.

The event will welcome hundreds of attendees from across the food and drink industry.

They will have the chance to discuss the Welsh Government's full suite of support for the food and drink sector in Wales.

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