Live on our side of the fence (From Tivyside Advertiser)

Live on our side of the fence

11:01am Thursday 24th April 2008

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I would like to respnd to numerous letters in the Tivy-Side regarding delays to the proposed Bathhouse development.

Firstly, do we allow another out of town development site to further bring the town's diminishing trade to a standstill? It is true that Cardigan needs to bring itself up-to-date but surely we can use existing sites that are earmarked for development.

Regarding the hospital, there have been several sites that are far more adequate or fit for purpose, even the existing site could be upgraded. It could be very difficult to obtain any necessary planning permissions to re-develop the site for any other purpose as it falls within the Environment Agency's TAN 15 or C2 area of major flood risk.

Secondly, the two entrances to the proposed site both have their drawbacks. If the entrance is allowed in Gwbert Road, then surely any delivery lorries or visitors coming down from the north of the county will use the new proposed roundabout leading from Aberystwyth Road, North Road and Gwbert Road entrance.

This area of Cardigan is very busy already, not only during school opening and closing times but all day. Surely this development will only add to the congestion. The other entrance, although an upgrade of the town's existing roads is proposed, the town centre would be at a total standstill. Cardigan cannot be brought to this level of chaos for just another out of town development.

Thirdly, the company in charge of the traffic survey and management will produce a report to say that the existing traffic using the outskirt roads of Cardigan and the town centre roads is not as heavy as local people say. I beg to differ! This survey has been carried out in the winter months, of course traffic will be reduced. A true reflection or conclusion can only be produced during summer months when the traffic is at its busiest. I live in North Road. When a rugby match is being played along with a football match and the bowling club is busy as it often is, there is traffic congestion and nowhere to park.

The whole of Park Place, Greenland Meadows, and parts of Aberystwyth Road are overflowing with parked cars. Even on the day of rest Aberystwyth Road and Greenland Meadows are congested due to attendances at the Catholic Church. Placing single or double yellow lines in these areas will only push the traffic further down Gwbert Road.

Lastly, I am fed up of people who don't live in Cardigan or its immediate surrounding areas adding their own unfounded opinions of their support for this scheme. Come and live on our side of the fence, then you will see the true problems at the present moment let alone if this development is allowed to be completed. Thank you TI Davies, please continue to block this development!

Nicholas Bolton, Tegfryn, North Road, Cardigan

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