Eryri: Decision due on selling Tan y Bwlch mansion to secret bidder

Details of the bidder were being kept secret before the meeting, and the decision will be taken behind closed doors.

But people living in the area have expressed their concern at the way the national park authority is handling the sale.

They are also worried that if Plas Tan y Bwlch is sold to a private company, then that would mean people would not be able to access the 59 acres of ancient woodland which surrounds the house and is classified as a site of special scientific interest.

Llinos Alun, who lives nearby, has been helping to organise a campaign for the community to be more involved in the changes.

“The local community have been shocked to see Plas Tan y Bwlch and its land put up for sale in recent weeks for £1.2m,” she said.

“Many of us are asking how a public asset, funded by public money, can be put up for sale without any consultation with local communities.

“Plas Tan y Bwlch was built with the profits of the slate industry, generated by the hard work of thousands of local men and families

“We’re also worried that the woodland and paths near Llyn Mair and Hafod y Llyn are at risk of falling into private hands and access restricted.”