At the Pan Neighbourhood Partnership board meeting last night there was continuing disquiet at the absence of any Council intentions for a proper Relief Road as part of the Pan development when they go for planning permission next year. A Relief Road that would take rat-running out of Pan and away from Coppins Bridge.
I reminded resident board members that it was the Council Cabinet that took the decision not to have a Relief Road mainly due to the financial effect - less return for them on sale of the land - despite my support and (more importantly) the Island MP's.
Quite understandably there is an increasing feeling on Pan that the Council leadership are not interested in LISTENING to the views of Pan residents. I get the strong feeling that the planning process isn't going to be as smooth as the Council need it to be......
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As an experienced former property developer I can confirm your view on value/cost. A road as described could cost £1 - 1.5 million, not a small sum but very affordable as 'planning gain' for a development of this size. That the road looks like it wont get built is a shame for Pan residents and everyone else. It would make a big difference to Newport traffic flow.
The Ryde Pennyfeathers proposal incorporates much new road. The developer won't want to build it but knows he can afford it if IWC allow a project on this scale.
Shame on the Tories, but the fact is there a few Tory votes to be gained or kept on Pan eh?
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