COMMUNITY councillors in a Wrexham village have reacted ecstatically to the town council’s decision to reject a controversial housing plan.

It had been put forward that 82 houses could be built on green fields above Summerhill in Gwersyllt, but that plan was rejected by Wrexham Council’s Planning Committee on Monday (February 3).

Plaid Cymru councillors - who have campaigned locally on the issue - are delighted with the decision and said that it was a great example of councillors working hand in hand with residents to get the best outcome.

In a joint statement, Gwersyllt Community Councillor Phil Rees, and Cllr Gwenfair Jones, County Councillor for Gwersyllt West ward said: “We’re very pleased that common sense has prevailed, and that the safety of the area’s residents has been put first.

“There was overwhelming opposition to these plans among the local community and the council has made entirely the right decision.

“The location, with narrow roads and a lack of suitable footpaths, was entirely inappropriate for a development of this size.

“Plans to narrow Summerhill Road by providing a footpath of sub-standard width would just have made the existing problems worse and put all road users at greater risk.”

Councillor Rees, who is standing as a Plaid Cymru candidate in the County Council elections for Gwersyllt North ward on February 27, added:

and Phil Rees, a Community Councillor who is standing in the County Council elections for Gwersyllt North ward later this month, added: “(This) result shows what can be achieved by co-operating on local issues.

“I hope that residents will give me their support on the 27th and that we can continue to support them on important issues like this and improve the area for their benefit.”