The Forestry Commission said the cabins would be self-catering

They have called a public meeting to discuss the proposed development near Llyn Parc in the Gwydyr Forest Park, above Betws-y-Coed.

The Forestry Commission, which is behind the plan, is consulting community councils and the Snowdonia National Park Authority on the scheme.

It says the self-catering development would be environmentally and commercially sensitive and would be a boost to the area's tourist industry.

We believe that we should be advising the Forestry Commission as residents as to where to put them Mike Kamp

But a residents group claims people living near the site have not been involved in the discussions.

Mike Kamp of the Forest Park Action Group told BBC Wales Newsonline: "We have requested to become primary consultees in all this but it appears we are still without any say on the issue.

"The meeting is about the process and not just the issue.

"The idea is probably a good one but not on that site.

"We believe that we should be advising the Forestry Commission as residents as to where to put them.

"We know there are places around and about where they would be welcomed."

The Betws-y-Coed area's beauty is very popular with tourists

Mr Kemp said there were concerns about the impact on the environment and local farming.

The Forestry Commission says 30 full-time and part-time jobs would be created by its plans in an area badly affected by recent job losses.

Clive Davies of the Forestry Commission said it could bring an additional �1.5m to the local economy.

"This is a sensitive development in harmony with the local environment - not a theme park," he said.

He said any environmental concerns would be addressed by an impact study.

The Forestry Commission, as a Crown development, does not have to apply for planning permission.

But it is likely it will seek the approval of planners with the Snowdonia National Park Authority.

It is holding a series of open surgeries on 5 and 6 March for people to find out more about the proposals.

They are taking place in Dyffryn Conwy Leisure Centre, Llanrwst and Trefriw Primary School, Trefriw, on Friday, and Betws-Y-Coed Memorial Hall on Saturday.

The Forest Park Action Group's meeting will be held at the Memorial Hall, Betws-y-Coed, on 27 February at 1900GMT.