Concern over Trust's land sale Jul 1 2003
by Rhodri Clark, The Western Mail
PLANS by the National Trust to sell some of its land to housing
developers have rekindled the fears of objectors who fought off a
similar proposal in the 1990s.
In 1997, the Trust sought planning permission to build 221 houses on
open countryside near Colwyn Bay.
The Parciau Farm estate in Old Colwyn had been bequeathed to the Trust
by local landowner Muriel Stott, and neighbours claimed the bequest
was intended to preserve the open land in perpetuity.
In the event, planning permission was withheld and the contentious
issue evaporated.
But now the National Trust is planning to sell part of its Cliveden
estate, in Buckinghamshire, for construction of about 200 up-market
houses.
And in the grounds of the equally historic Dunham Massey mansion, near
Manchester, a further 650 houses could be built.
Objectors in England claim the Trust will roll out other schemes
around the country if these first projects are successful.
Glyn Jones, a magistrate and councillor in Old Colwyn, said, "This is
a worrying trend. If there's a new suggestion that the National Trust
are looking at Parciau Farm again, there would be a public outcry.
"We will be ever vigilant. We will do the same as before - but more
so."
Mr Jones was one of about 200 people who formed a group called
Occupants to Fight the Housing Proposal for Parciau Farm. He said it
would be difficult for the Trust to build houses there now, as the
land was not allocated for housing in the current local plan.
No one was available for comment yesterday at the National Trust's
Welsh office.
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