The caravan site will be accessed from this lane, from Church Road in Talywain (Image: Google Maps)

An access row has erupted between neighbours over the positioning of caravans near to people's homes in a Welsh town. A planning meeting among councillors for Torfaen council has heard how Tony Janes pitched the caravans near to the entrance to a football field and neighbouring properties in Talywain, Pontypool.

The caravans, which locals say block access to some bungalows and the recreation field near Church Road in the village, has caused anger in the area with 70 locals having written to the local authority in objection. But councillors have now agreed the caravans can remain there temporarily if the applicant, Mr Janes, adheres to strict rules.

When contacted Mr Janes denied he ha

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