roads

The old maps of the body had the equivalent of major roads and significant geography but also areas cartographers labelled unknown or “terra incognita”.

"We need to stop thinking that allocated spaces for buildings and roads are permanent when they could be reallocated to prioritise green infrastructure," he said.

Instead, he cited residents’ concerns that the Libre Commons project would bring congestion on roads adjacent to the project.

Snow started falling across parts of the UK on Monday night, causing more than 140 schools to shut in Wales and several roads to close.

Mr Hadden added: “If my case shows anything, when it comes to rural roads, you have to be so alert when you’re on them, you have to prepare for what’s around every corner.”