Residents' concerns over plans for 200 new homes

RESIDENTS in Maesteg have said they have serious concerns over plans to build 200 homes on a former industrial estate, due to what they say is a lack of access roads leading in to the site.

- LEWIS SMITH

Those who live on Ewenny Road, Maesteg, say they have suffered for years with traffic jams and car accidents along their narrow streets, which they fear could be made worse once the project is completed.

Ground works recently began at the nearby former Ewenny Road Industrial Estate, to prepare the site for what is described as an "ambitious redevelopment" which will look to transform the area with new homes, shops and facilities.

Part of the overall site which will include up to 200 houses, will also be used by Bridgend County Borough Council to develop new public open space, and a transport interchange that people could use to travel outside of the valley.

However, for some residents who live on Ewenny Road, which provides one of the main access routes to the site, say after years of problems with traffic, an additional 200 homes could leave the area over-run with cars.

Mike Parker has lived on Ewenny Road since 2006 and said he was very worried about what could happen as a result, saying: "I've had six cars smashed or written off since we moved here and it's absolutely ridiculous.