Anglesey residents have expressed concerns at the proposed diversion of a public footpath. A proposal has been submitted to re-route a public footpath in Llandegfan which some residents claim will be "detrimental" to those who use the path.
Residents have branded the proposal "thoughtless" as the footpath is "part of Llandegfan's history and heritage and has been used for centuries." However, Anglesey Council claim the diversion "should not be substantially less convenient to the public" if the plans go ahead.
Ceri Roberts, who regularly uses the path, said: “I just can't see why or how this proposal would benefit anyone other than the present landowner." She continued: “I can see that having people passing or looking towards your property may cause an inconvenience but surely they should have thought of this beforehand and planting a few small trees or shrubs would help obscure their windows and also benefit nature.
"So much of our heritage is ruined already across Wales by people who have no regard for ancient place names and traditions, I hope our local councils will start standing up to this kind of thoughtlessness.” Another concerned resident shared her thoughts on social media, writing: “The change will be detrimental to anyone who walks this path.
"Some emails objecting have been sent - we need more! Ynys Môn need to know how unhappy we are with the proposed changes."
![Map of proposed diversion to public footpath in Cwm Cadnant, Anglesey](https://i2-prod.dailypost.co.uk/incoming/article26270839.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_AOR_DPW_160223FootpathJPG.jpg)
A third person agreed, writing: “For what good reason is this path need changing? Is it suit the recent new owners of the property close by?
"This footpath is part of Llandegfan's history and heritage and has been used for centuries. If you buy a property in Llandegfan and want to change things that have been here before you arrived move on !
"Too many properties have had their purpose changed in to tourist accommodation to fill the pockets of greedy individuals and outsiders. This needs open in the Village Hall asap."
![The current public footpath in Cwm Cadnant](https://i2-prod.dailypost.co.uk/incoming/article26270846.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_AOR_DPW_160223Footpath1-2.jpg)
Anglesey Council confirmed an application for a diversion order had been received from the landowner but said the path "should not be substantially less convenient to the public" compared to the current route. A spokesperson said: "As can be seen from the document, a diversion order can be made in the interest of a landowner.
"However a path should not be substantially less convenient to the public in consequence of the diversion and also regard must be had to the effect which the diversion would have on public enjoyment of the path as whole. The proposed route has already been cleared by the landowner.
"If the diversion order is confirmed, further work will be required to bring the surface to an acceptable standard before the order could be brought into force. The Council will now consider objections and representations received before a decision is taken as to whether or not the order should be confirmed."
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