An allotment “for the people of Abergele” could be given the green light today.

Landowner Cllr Andrew Wood wants permission for 50 allotments together with storage units at a parcel of former parkland adjacent to Manorafon Farm Park and within the grounds of Gwrych Castle.

Although Cllr Wood is a member of Conwy’s planning committee, he will be disqualified from voting in the proceedings at the Bodlondeb meeting.

Planning officers have advised councillors to grant permission for the plans.

Cllr Wood wants to create 50 allotments of various sizes as well as a machinery storage shed for land maintenance equipment.

Each allotment plot will contain a garden shed and be sited on flagstones.

A small parking area is proposed south of the site close to the access off a minor road running off the A547.

South of Llanddulas Road, the site extends towards the northwest along the road and sits within the registered historic park and garden of Gwrych Castle.

The registered Gwrych Castle Historic Park and Garden is Grade-II listed, with the castle itself and its attached walls, towers, and stable block being Grade-I listed buildings and protected by Welsh heritage guardians Cadw.

Extensive landscaping is proposed within the site, including the planting of trees and hedges along multiple borders screening the land.

All sheds and buildings will have water butts to collect rainwater for reuse.

Each plot will be separated with grass strips, and a low knee-rail is proposed around the main allotment area to prevent parking on the plots.

Three allotments will contain raised small beds for use by less mobile or disabled people.

Last month, Conwy County Council told Cllr Wood to cease working on the allotment until he received planning permission.

The plans have divided Abergele as the council has received many letters from residents, both raising objection and pledging support.