Objections to Eryri holiday let plan 'completely without merit' as project is approved

A REMOTE Eryri second home used by the same family for more than six decades has been approved for use as a holiday let despite concerns over the number of summer homes in the area.

- By DALE SPRIDGEON Local Democracy Reporter

Eryri National Park Authority planners permitted a change of use of a traditional, stone house in open countryside at Llan Ffestiniog, during its planning and access committee meeting on Wednesday.

An agent for the applicant had defended the application saying it "was not controversial," as it was already a second home, and that its use change would not impact local housing nor breach limits over prescribed numbers for second and holiday homes in the area.

The full application had been made to the park's planning authority by Ali Crosthwaite.

The isolated property lies approximately 1.8 miles from the village of Llan Ffestiniog and is accessible via an unnamed road off the B4391.

Ffestiniog Town Council had objected saying there was "a general lack of housing for local people and that there were too many summer homes in the area".