Rejected petition Hold PUBLIC ENQUIRY regarding planning at Penrhos Nature Reserve/Park on Anglesey

The reserve/park was owned by Anglesey Aluminium whereby the reserve/park was gifted to the people of Holyhead to USE. It was then sold on to Land and Lakes for development into a holiday park, putting at risk the diverse wealth of wildlife inhabiting the woodland including rare species such as breeding bats and many more. The woodland is also inhabited by a population of red squirrels.

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Plans for development were originally passed for 3 sites in one application. Originally they contained plans for housing Wylfa Newydd workers and affordable housing. The plans have now been dramatically reduced in Nov/Dec 2020 whereby the focus is now on the reserve itself. The holiday village developer has now reapplied for planning in the time Nov/Dec 2020 putting at risk the ancient woodland of Penrhos and the biodiverse natural world within. It is a much loved area for locals and tourists alike, providing much joy for the people who frequently visit. It would be a travesty to destroy such a beautiful natural world that is Penrhos. We would politely urge the Senedd to please, look at the plans in detail, hold a public enquiry and give us the chance to save Penrhos Nature Reserve/Park.

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the Senedd or Welsh Government is not responsible for.

Decisions about whether to approve or reject planning applications are made by local authorities.

Petitions which ask the Senedd to intervene in the operational decisions or actions of local authorities, including planning decisions, are not admissible.

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Date submitted 21 February 2021
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