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.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24616436.house-new-estate-llandudno-allegedly-advertised-airbnb/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[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..... 

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llandudno-lose-vital-car-park-30072970?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[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.