Pensarn caravan park given notice for untidy land

Jun 4 2009 by David Simister, North Wales Weekly News

A RUBBISH-strewn patch of land next to a Pensarn caravan park has been branded an eyesore by one angry councillor.

Dave Holland, county councillor for Abergele-Pensarn, said that land next to the Castle Cove Caravan Park on the Promenade at Pensarn was strewn with debris linked to the caravan holiday industry and was both ugly and dangerous.

“I’ll be glad to see this area sorted out as it really is a bit of an eyesore,” he said.

“You see some beautiful views of the region from this part of Pensarn, and then it’s ruined by all the old caravans and junk lying on this one bit of land.

“There was an issue over who owned the land originally, which is why it’s been left like this for so long, but I understand the county council is speaking to the owner of Castle Cove to try and sort this out.”

Residents of Pensarn have made several complaints about the state of the land next to the park, which has been left littered with rotting caravans, abandoned wood and other debris, which they say is not only an eyesore but could also prove a danger to youngsters who use the land as a play area.

Conwy County Council confirmed on Monday its planning enforcement officers have served an Untidy Land Notice on the owner of Castle Cove, and noted that although the park’s owners were cooperating with the authority, they could face prosecution if it is not complied with fully.

Anthony Rowson, owner of Castle Cove Caravan Park, said he was cooperating with the notice but said it was “strange” that it had been applied.

“I’ve got a little bit of land here and it does seem a bit odd that I’m not allowed to put a few things on it,” he said.

“I’ve seen far worse, and yet the council seems to have a problem with my land. It’s all very strange.”