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Residents urge Gwynedd Council to limit noise from proposed six-seater swing ride at Penrhyn Quarry, with decision pending October 20, 2025.
Residents near Zip World’s Penrhyn Quarry in Bethesda are urging Gwynedd Council to address noise concerns over a proposed six-seater swing ride, fearing loud screams from riders could disturb nearby homes.
The planning application, set for a decision on October 20, 2025, includes a swing platform, ramp, and cables across the quarry.
While a noise assessment shows machinery noise would be below background levels, officials acknowledge uncertainty about rider screams, calling them difficult to measure due to the ride’s novelty.
The council recommends approval with conditions, including operational limits and noise thresholds.
Cadw raised heritage concerns over the site’s historic features but said impacts could be mitigated with landscaping, staff training, and improved signage.
Los residentes instan al Consejo de Gwynedd a limitar el ruido de la propuesta de un columpio de seis plazas en Penrhyn Quarry, con una decisión pendiente el 20 de octubre de 2025.