Conwy council has put forward a wide-ranging set of proposed Traffic Regulation Orders that, if approved, would alter parking and traffic arrangements across Llandudno and Craig y Don. The package includes new no‑waiting restrictions, a proposed ban on overnight motorhome stays on part of Abbey Road and a road to be converted to one‑way operation.
What is being proposed
The authority says the Orders cover dozens of routes in and around the seaside town and are aimed at improving road safety and traffic management. Among the measures highlighted in the council’s consultation material are:
- Prohibition of overnight motorhome stays on a stretch of Abbey Road running from West Shore up towards the town centre.
- One‑way restriction on a road off Trinity Avenue.
- New No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on parts of Craig y Don and surrounding streets; examples given include Clarence Road, St Margaret’s Drive and Nant y Gamar Road.
Copies of the full list of proposed changes have been published by the council for public review.
How residents can respond
Anyone wishing to object to the proposed Orders must submit their written objections, including the grounds for objection, to the Traffic Section, Environment Roads and Facilities, PO Box 1, Colwyn Bay LL29 0GG or by email to [email protected]. The deadline for objections is 28 August 2026.
“I am extremely concerned by the scale of these proposed restrictions and understand why many residents and businesses are worried about the potential impact they could have on everyday life in Llandudno,”
The comment came from Janet Finch‑Saunders, Senedd Member for Bangor, Conwy and Môn, who urged people to take part in the consultation. She said that while road safety improvements are sometimes needed where there is clear evidence, any changes must be proportionate and properly justified, and that the council should listen carefully to local views and be prepared to reconsider proposals that lack community support.
Selected proposed restrictions (examples)
| Measure | Location |
|---|---|
| No waiting at any time | Clarence Road (both sides): from its junction with Mostyn Broadway for 7m northerly |
| No waiting at any time | St Margaret’s Drive (both sides): from its junction with Nant‑y‑Gamar Road for 8m south‑westerly |
| No waiting at any time | Nant y Gamar Road (south west side): from a point 10m north‑west of its junction with St Margaret’s Drive for 20m south‑easterly |
| Ban on overnight motorhome stays | Abbey Road (stretch from West Shore up to town centre) |
| One‑way restriction | Road off Trinity Avenue |
These examples are taken from the council’s published proposals. The full schedule contains additional specific lengths and directions for many road segments.
Local context and implications
Any change to parking and access in Llandudno has potential implications for residents, visitors and the town’s many small businesses. Tourist seasons place particular pressure on street space and short‑stay parking, and restrictions aimed at improving safety can also alter trading patterns and convenience for shoppers and traders.
Local representatives and campaigners often stress the need for a balance between safety, access and the needs of businesses that rely on passing trade. The Senedd Member’s public appeal underscores concern in some quarters that the scale of the proposed measures could create unintended difficulties for everyday life and local commerce if not adequately evidenced and communicated.
The consultation process gives households and enterprises an opportunity to scrutinise the detail, question the evidence base and propose adjustments. Responses received by the 28 August deadline will inform whether the council proceeds with the Orders as drafted, amends them or withdraws particular items.
For residents, the immediate step is to review the council’s full list of proposals and, if affected, consider lodging an objection or submitting representations outlining local concerns or suggested alternatives.
