Flintshire town gives green light to new homes plan

PLANS to build nearly 60 homes on Saltney High Street have been given the thumbs-up by town leaders.

But Saltney Town Council members have raised concerns over access to the housing development, and are suggesting a one-way system be introduced.

Goldrock Investments Ltd has applied for planning permission to build 58 two-storey homes at 142 high street.

Asked for its observations at a recent meeting, the town council welcomed the application but expressed reservations over access.

Cllr Veronica Gay said: “This could be a godsend because we are desperately short of housing in this area, but my only reservation is that the designs only show one access route for 58 homes.

“This isn’t enough, and I’m concerned it could create a Shotton or Connah’s Quay-type traffic situation on the high street.

“Other than that, I think it’s a fantastic scheme.”

Town clerk Alan Thorniley said: “We are suggesting a one-way access system off the high street.”

The town council’s comments will now be passed to Flintshire Council’s planning department.

Morrisons says it is “hopeful” it will get planning permission for a new 65,000 sq ft supermarket on Saltney high street later this month.

The store would be based on the site of the old GT Owen and Bramall Quicks stores.