The council of Neath Port Talbot has gained approval for a £7m tourism plan that will develop Waterfall Country at Pontneddfechan in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons. The plan will aim to ease pressure caused by visitors, with a new car park, café, accommodation and children’s play area built. The project will also tackle parking issues that led to traffic congestion and infrastructure damage in previous years. Waterfall country is renowned for its scenery and rugged beauty. The development is hoped to provide a permanent parking and leisure facility that would attract tourists.
The project was opposed by some local residents who believed the development could change the village setting and have a negative impact on the wildlife, pollution and litter. However, the plan was approved unanimously and was financed with £7m in government funding through the Levelling Up Fund.
Councilors believed the project would provide a favourable solution to the pressures created by visitors, and would also benefit the local economy. The project includes a coffee kiosk, eight holiday accommodation bedrooms, as well as road upgrades. This work will cause the demolition of the present structures and create a farm track.
Despite a number of objections, officers stated there would be no loss of privacy as a result of the project. Councillor Simon Knoyle campaigned for the scheme and cited positive feedback towards the project. The work would begin shortly. Although there has been some opposition to the development, it is hoped that the investment will help maintain the natural beauty of the area, whilst providing the necessary facilities to accommodate the influx of tourists wishing to visit this much-loved natural wonder in the future
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