GO-AHEAD FOR FOOD TRUCK & PICNIC SPACE NEAR OLD EXPLOSIVES SITE

A DISUSED recreation area beside a famous former Gwynedd explosives site will become a community allotment and picnicking space.

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Planners unanimously approved with conditions an application to site a food truck, public toilets and picnic benches at the disused Cooke's playing fields at Penrhyndeudraeth.

The proposal includes the retention of hard standing for car parking, an access track and the erection of 20 allotment sheds. The application was made by Penrhyndeudraeth Town Council, and was approved by Cyngor Gwynedd's planners on Monday, April 28. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday

The historic former ICI Cooke's Explosive Works site sits on the proposed Station Road site's eastern boundary. Following consultation observations had been received from Natural Resources Wales.