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Bridgend Local Development Plan
BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
2006-2021
Adopted Plan
September 2013
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CONTENTS
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1.
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
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3.
PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY SUSTAINABLE PLACES (continued)
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1.1
Introduction
1
3.3
Transport Planning
24
1.2
Format of the Document
1
- SP3
Strategic Transport Planning Principles
24
1.3
Local Development Plan Process
2
- PLA5
Development in Transport Corridors
25
1.4
The Area Covered by the LDP
2
- PLA6
Development West of the Railway Line, Pencoed
25
1.5
The National, Regional and Local Policy Context
3
- PLA7
Transportation Proposals
26
1.6
Key Issues in Bridgend County Borough
3
- PLA8
Development Led Improvements to the Transportation Network
28
1.7
Translating the Issues - Strategy Development
4
- PLA9
Development affecting Public Rights of Way
29
- PLA10
Safeguarding of Disused Railway Infrastructure
29
2.
Bridgend Local DEVELOPMENT PLAN STRATEGY
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- PLA11
Parking Standards
29
2.1
Local Development Plan Vision
5
4.
PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENT
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2.2
Local Development Plan Objectives
6
2.3
The LDP Strategy
8
4.1
Natural Environment
31
- What is the Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy?
8
- SP4
Conservation and Enhancement of the Natural Environment
31
- Focused Regeneration
9
- ENV1
Development in the Countryside
32
- Benefits of Growth
10
- ENV2
Development in Green Wedges
33
- Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy on the Ground
10
- ENV3
Special Landscape Areas
33
Bridgend and Pencoed
10
- ENV4
Local/Regional Nature Conservation Sites
34
Focused Regeneration - Bridgend SRGA
11
- ENV5
Green Infrastructure
34
Porthcawl and Pyle / North Cornelly / Kenfig Hill
11
- ENV6
Nature Conservation
35
Focused Regeneration - Porthcawl SRGA
12
- ENV7
Natural Resource Protection and Public Health
36
Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley
12
4.2
Built and Historic Environment
36
Focused Regeneration - Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley SRGA
13
- SP5
Conservation of the Built and Historic Environment
36
The Valleys Gateway and the Ogmore & Garw Valleys
14
- ENV8
Heritage Assets and Regeneration
37
Focused Regeneration - The Valleys Gateway SRGA
14
4.3
Minerals
38
- Strategic Employment Sites
15
- SP6
Minerals
38
Brocastle, Waterton, Bridgend
16
- ENV9
Development in Mineral Safeguarding Areas
39
Island Farm, Bridgend
16
- ENV10
Development within Mineral Buffer Zones
39
Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed
16
- ENV11
Mineral Development
39
Ty Draw Farm, North Cornelly
16
- ENV12
Coal Extraction Operations
40
- What is the Underlying Level of Growth?
16
4.4
Unstable Land
40
- LDP Strategy Components and Actions
17
- ENV13
Unstable Land
40
Strategic Diagram
18
4.5
Waste Management
41
- SP7
Waste Management
41
3.
PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY SUSTAINABLE PLACES
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- ENV14
Inert Waste
41
- ENV15
Waste Management in New Development
42
3.1
Regeneration-Led Sustainable Development Distribution Strategy
19
- ENV16
Commercial and Industrial Waste
42
- SP1
Regeneration-Led Development
19
4.6
Energy Generation, Efficiency and Conservation
42
- Spatial distribution of Growth
20
- SP8
Renewable Energy
42
- PLA1
Settlement Hierarchy and Urban Management
21
- ENV17
Renewable Energy and Low/Zero Carbon Technology
43
- PLA2
Implementation of Regeneration Strategies
21
- ENV18
Renewable Energy Developments
43
- PLA3
Regeneration and Mixed Use Development Schemes
22
3.2
Design and Sustainable Place Making
22
(continued over)
- SP2
Design and Sustainable Place Making
22
- PLA4
Climate Change and Peak Oil
23
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5.
TO SPREAD PROSPERITY & OPPORTUNITY THROUGH REGENERATION
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7.
MONITORING & REVIEW
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5.1
Employment and the Economy
45
- SP9
Employment and the Economy
45
8.
SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING GUIDANCE
Pages 79-80
- REG1
Employment Sites
46
- REG2
Protection of Identified Employment Sites
47
- REG3
D2 Class Uses on Employment Sites
47
9.
DELIVERY & IMPLEMENTATION
Pages 81-82
Former Stormy Down Airfield
48
5.2
Commercial and Retailing Developments
48
- SP10
Retail and Commercial Hierarchy
48
APPENDICES
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- REG5
Local Retailing and Commercial Development
49
- REG6
Primary Shopping Frontages
50
Appendix 1 -
Descriptions of Regeneration and Mixed Use Development Schemes
83
- REG7
Non A1, A2 and A3 Uses Outside of Primary Shopping Frontages
51
allocated under Policy PLA3
89
- REG8
Control and Exclusion of Uses in Retailing and Commercial Centres
51
Appendix 2 -
Details of the Transport Corridors Identified in PLA5
93
- REG9
Development Sites in Retail and Commercial Development Centres
51
Appendix 3 -
Employment Land Schedule
96
- REG10
Existing Retail Development Outside of Retailing and Commercial Centres
52
Appendix 4 -
Housing Sub Markets in Bridgend County Borough
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- REG11
New Bulky Goods Retail Development Out of Centre Retail Development
53
Appendix 5 -
Site Delivery
Sites
5.3
Tourism
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS
Pages 113-118
- SP11
Tourism
54
- REG12
New or Extended Tourist Facilities,Accommodation and Attractions
54
- REG13
Protection of Existing Tourist Accommodation
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6.
TO CREATE SAFE, HEALTHY & INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
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PROPOSALS MAP
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6.1
Housing
57
Proposals Map Index
Map Index
- SP12
Housing
57
Proposals Map Key
Map Key
- COM1
Residential Allocations in the Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas
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Proposals Map
1-31
- COM2
Residential Allocations Outside the Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas
59
Maesteg Town Centre Inset Map
32-33
- COM3
Residential Re-Use of a Building or Land
60
Bridgend Town Centre Inset Map
34-35
- COM4
Residential Density
60
Porthcawl Town Centre Inset Map
36-37
- COM5
Affordable Housing
61
- COM6
Gypsy and Traveller Sites
62
6.2
Social and Community Facilities
63
- SP13
Social and Community Facilities
63
- COM7
Protection of Social and Community Facilities
63
- COM8
Provision of Health and Well-Being Facilities
63
- COM9
Provision of Community Buildings
63
- COM10
Provision of Educational and Training Facilities
64
- COM11
Provision of Outdoor Recreation Facilities
64
- COM12
Provision of Playing Fields
65
- COM13
Provision of Accessible Natural Greenspace (including public open space)
65
- COM14
Provision of Allotments and Community Food Networks
66
- COM15
Provision of Cemeteries
66
6.3
Infrastructure
67
- SP14
Infrastrucure
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INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
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County Borough Council
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Introduction & Background
Development
Plan 2006-2021
1.1
Introduction
1.1.1 The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires
Bridgend County Borough Council (the Council) to prepare a Local
Development Plan (LDP) setting out its objectives for the
development and use of land in Bridgend County Borough over
the plan period to 2021, and its policies to implement them. The
Plan, which should be read as a whole, will be used by the Council
to guide and manage development, providing a basis for
consistent and appropriate decision-making.
ADOPTED
1.1.2
The LDP should:
PLAN
deliver sustainable development;
build upon, and add value to the Wales Spatial Plan, and have
regard to the national planning policies and guidance produced
WRITTEN
by the Welsh Government;
STATEMENT
reflect local aspirations for the County Borough, based on a
vision agreed by the local community and other stakeholders;
provide a basis for rational and consistent development
management decisions;
guide growth and change, while protecting local diversity,
character, and sensitive environments; and
show why, how and where change will occur over the plan
period.
1.1.3
The LDP is one of four key strategies that Local Authorities
in Wales have to prepare. The other three are:
The Community Strategy
The Children and Young People’s Plan
The Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Strategy
1.1.4
The LDP is a key means of delivering the land use elements
of these and other strategies.
Chapter
1.2
Format of the Document
1.2.1
Chapter 1 sets out the role and purpose of the LDP
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together with a brief summary of the Plan preparation process. It
also outlines the processes of Sustainability Appraisal (SA)/
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitats
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Regulations Assessment (HRA) which underpin the LDP. It
highlights and summarises the Plan’s relationship with other
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1.2.2
The chapter also identifies the key environmental, social
1.2.9
Chapter 9 focuses on the delivery and implementation of
approach to appraisal and assessment in which economic and
Development
and economic issues for the County Borough that have been
the land use allocations contained in the plan and explains how
social issues have been considered alongside environmental
Plan 2006-2021
identified through consultation and the analysis of the evidence
the Council will monitor site activity through an online database.
elements.
base. Only those issues that are capable of being influenced or
addressed through the LDP have been included.
1.2.10 The Proposals Map shows, on an Ordinance Survey Map
1.3.5
The SA incorporating the SEA has been an iterative process
base, the geographical location and extent of the various land use
throughout the Plan preparation process and policies and
1.2.3
Chapter 2 sets out the Vision together with four strategic
allocations and designations in the Plan.
proposals in the LDP reflects this.
objectives that have been identified for Bridgend County Borough
to provide an expression of the priorities for the LDP. Each strategic
1.2.11 A range of Supporting Documentation has been prepared
The Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)
objective is supported by a range of specific objectives. In
to complement and support the policies and proposals of the Plan.
combination these seek to address Bridgend’s distinctive
These include:
1.3.6
The Council has also undertaken a HRA of the LDP. The
environmental, social and economic characteristics and maximise
HRA determines the likely significant effects of the Plan on
available land-use opportunities in a way that complements the
Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment
European Sites of nature conservation importance and, if
ADOPTED
priorities of the Council’s Community Strategy.
Report (SA/SEA Report);
applicable, scope what needs “appropriate assessment” (AA) and
Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening Report;
how it will be undertaken. In summary, this report made a detailed
PLAN
1.2.4
This chapter proceeds to set out the LDP Strategy and
Consultation Report;
assessment of the likelihood of significant impact of LDP policies
how this works on the ground to guide future development and
Background Papers.
on 10 international sites in and around Bridgend County Borough.
land use in the County Borough during the plan period. It identifies
The HRA concluded that although some land-use policies may
WRITTEN
the four Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas (SRGAs) and other
need to mitigate against potential adverse impacts, none were
1.3
Local Development Plan Process
STATEMENT
strategic elements including four Strategic Employment Sites which
considered likely to have a significant effect either alone or in
are crucial to the implementation of the strategy. A description of
combination with other plans, projects or programmes.
1.3.1
The LDP process is divided into 7 main stages:
how these elements link together to deliver the vision and objectives
of the Plan is also included.
1. Review and Development of an Evidence Base;
1.4
The Area Covered by the LDP
2. Delivery Agreement;
1.2.5
Chapters 3 - 6 are based on the four strategic objectives
3. Pre-Deposit Plan Preparation;
1.4.1
The LDP covers the whole of the County Borough of
and associated strategic policies which contain general criteria
4. Deposit Plan;
Bridgend. The County Borough is a Unitary Authority and lies at
against which planning proposals will be considered having regard
5. Submission and Examination;
the geographical heart of South Wales. It is bordered by Neath
to the LDP’s Vision, strategic objectives and specific objectives.
6. Inspectors Report of Findings; and
Port Talbot County Borough to the west and north, Rhondda Cynon
Each of the strategic policies is supported by a specific justification
7. Adoption.
Taf County Borough to the north and north east, and by the Vale of
for its formulation. Each of the chapters include detailed Borough-
Glamorgan Council to the east. It has an area of about 25,500ha,
wide, area specific and topic/criteria-based policies that are
1.3.2
As an adopted plan, the Council is required to prepare an
and has a population of approximately 134,200 according to the
grouped together to complement the strategic policies and
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for consideration by the Welsh
2009 Mid Year Population Estimate.
strategic objectives.
Government.
1.4.2
The County Borough extends approximately 20km from
1.2.6
Area specific policies help deliver the LDP’s Strategy on
1.3.3
In addition to fulfilling each of the stages in the plan making
east to west, encompassing the Ogmore, Garw and Llynfi valleys
the ground and include specific land use allocations on the LDP
process the Council is also required to assess the environmental
to the north, and bordering the Bristol Channel to the south. The
Proposals Map. Topic/criteria-based policies set out the framework
and sustainability aspects of the LDP. This has been achieved by
main settlements are the towns of Bridgend and Maesteg and the
for assessing any future proposals. In order to avoid repeating
the following.
seaside resort of Porthcawl. Bridgend is the largest of these
national guidance the number of criteria based policies has been
settlements and is the administrative centre for the area.
kept to a minimum. Each policy is supported by a specific
Chapter
The Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Strategic Environmental
justification and appropriate cross-referencing where necessary.
Assessment (SEA) Process
1.4.3
The County Borough has an excellent transportation
infrastructure with the M4 motorway traversing the southern part
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1.2.7
Chapter 7 outlines the detailed monitoring framework for
1.3.4
The LDP has been the subject to Sustainability Appraisal
of the County Borough in an east-west alignment, providing fast
the Plan. It sets out monitoring targets and indicators that are to
(SA) incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
road access to Cardiff, Swansea, the rest of South Wales and
be used as a basis for assessing the effectiveness of the Plan
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as required by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
beyond. Additionally, an inter-city high speed rail service linking
during future implementation.
and the SEA Regulations. These are tools to ensure that policies
the area with the whole of the national rail network provides fast
in the LDP deliver sustainable development which is a fundamental
and efficient rail transport, whilst Cardiff-Wales Airport is only 19
1.2.8
Chapter 8 outlines the Supplementary Planning Guidance
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purpose of the plan and take into account any significant effects
kilometres away.
(SPG) which has been or will be produced to supplement and
expand upon the relevant policies in the LDP.
on the environment. The Council has adopted an integrated
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1.4.4
A comprehensive review of the spatial context of the County
The Revised Countryside Strategy for Bridgend;
NR 5 In acknowledging that the topography of the northern part
Development
Borough is set out in Background Paper 1: The National, Regional
Swansea Bay Shoreline Management Plan;
of the County Borough lends itself to making a contribution towards
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and Local Context.
Communities First Action Plans;
wind-powered renewable energy targets, the LDP will need to
Bridgend County Borough Walking and Cycling Strategy.
designate locally-refined Strategic Search Areas, whereas the
1.5
The National, Regional and Local Policy Context
remainder of the County Borough will have a role to play in
contributing to the aims of the Renewable Energy Route Map for
1.6
Key Issues in Bridgend County Borough
Wales.
1.5.1
The LDP is one of a range of national, regional and local
plans, strategies and policy statements that provides the
1.6.1
The key issues identified through the LDP preparation
NR 6 Bridgend County Borough should support the less
framework for planning in the County Borough.
process have directly informed the development of the LDP Vision,
prosperous parts of South East Wales by maintaining a long term
Objectives and Strategy. The key issues set out in this section
local supply of land for employment which is well located and
1.5.2
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires
have been identified following:
accessible, realistic and deliverable and offers sufficient diversity
the Council to prepare an LDP and, in so doing, to have regard to
of choice.
its Community Strategy and national policy, including the Wales
A review of baseline social, economic and environmental
ADOPTED
Spatial Plan (WSP). The LDP Regulations prescribe that LDPs
information;
NR 7 The LDP should identify and safeguard the appropriate
must have regard to the Waste Strategy for Wales and Regional
The results of consultation;
PLAN
amount of aggregates and coal reserves as identified in the
Waste Plans, Regional Transport Plan and Local Housing
Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment.
Regional Technical Statement for Aggregates and national minerals
Strategies. The LDP must have regard to this policy framework to
technical guidance.
pass the tests of soundness.
1.6.2
The review of the available data supports the issues
WRITTEN
identified through the pre-deposit consultation process and SA/
The Key Local Needs and Issues
STATEMENT
1.5.3
The national, regional and local policy framework that has
SEA. The analysis provides a clear picture of the social, economic
helped inform the Plan is detailed in Background Paper 1 and
and environmental issues which need to be addressed through
1.6.4
Having taken into account the Local Spatial and Policy
summarised below:
the LDP process. The key needs and issues identified are as
Context, and a general review of baseline information, the following
follows:
key local needs and issues (prefixed with LS) have been identified
Planning Policy Wales;
as having strategic land-use implications for the Bridgend LDP:
Minerals Planning Policy Wales;
The Key National and Regional Needs and Issues:
Technical Advice Notes;
Environmental Issues
Minerals Technical Advice Notes;
1.6.3
Having taken into account the relevant national and regional
The Wales Spatial Plan Update: People, Places, Futures (July
policy context, the following needs and issues (prefixed by NR)
LS 1
The County Borough contains nationally, regionally and
2008);
have been identified which have strategic land-use implications
locally important landscapes and coastal scenery and a wide
Environment Strategy for Wales;
for the Bridgend LDP:
range of biodiversity and nature conservation interests which
Regional Technical Statement for Aggregates;
require identification and protection in the LDP.
South West Wales Regional Waste Plan;
NR 1 Recognition that Bridgend, Maesteg and Porthcawl-Pyle
South East Wales Regional Transport Plan;
act as hubs for services, employment, housing and retail
LS 2
The rich built heritage and historic environment of the
Bright Futures - A Community Strategy for Bridgend County;
developments, whose success will spread prosperity to their
County Borough requires protection in the LDP.
Bridgend County Borough Council Corporate Improvement Plan;
surrounding communities.
Fit for the Future, Bridgend County Borough’s Regeneration
LS 3
The three Valley areas are under increasing pressure from
Strategy;
NR 2 Bridgend in particular, building on its existing status as the
proposed wind farm developments.
The Bridgend Health, Social Care & Wellbeing Strategy;
major service centre for the Llynfi, Ogmore and Garw Valleys,
Bridgend County Children and Young People’s Plan;
should seek to perform a greater sub-regional role as an
LS 4
Significant areas along all the main rivers and watercourses
Chapter
Bridgend Local Housing Strategy;
employment and service centre to reduce the overall need to travel.
of the County Borough are identified as being at risk of flooding.
Bridgend Sustainable Economic Regeneration Strategy and
The existing urban areas of Aberkenfig and Pencoed are highly
Action Plan;
NR 3 Porthcawl, in its pivotal position on the Swansea Bay
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constrained by flood plains. There is also a risk of tidal flooding
Never Too Old - Joint Strategy for Older People Living in
waterfront, should maintain and enhance its role as a vibrant and
and storm surges in parts of Porthcawl and along the coast.
Bridgend County Borough;
distinctive tourism and leisure destination.
Bridgend County Borough Tourism Strategy;
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LS 5
Many of the County Borough’s stretches of river are at risk
Bridgend Community Safety Partnership Crime and Disorder
NR 4 The valleys , whilst facing economic and social challenges
of having poor water quality through ‘point source pollution’.
Strategy;
should aim to become attractive yet affordable places containing
Bridgend Local Health Board Primary Care Estates Strategy;
a mix and balance of housing with sustainable transport links to
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Local Biodiversity Action Plan;
the larger settlements to access jobs and services.
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LS 6
There is a risk of poor air quality along the M4 corridor
LS 18 There is a shortage of general employment land in Porthcawl,
visitors to enjoy the exceptional scenery, fascinating history, and
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where it crosses the County Borough.
and the Valleys.
various activities the areas have to offer.
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LS 7
Parts of the highway network experience congestion
LS 19 Bridgend town centre is currently under-performing in its role
1.7.5
The LDP needs to ensure that these places are fit for the
especially at peak times with corresponding impact on road safety.
as a sub regional centre and needs to attract further retail investment.
purpose of delivering the services and facilities that are required to
There is also a lack of major retailer representation in Porthcawl.
meet their own needs and that of their hinterlands and surrounding
LS 8
No significant landfill capacity currently exists for waste
communities. In accessing these, the LDP should seek to ensure
disposal in the County Borough. Appropriate sites for new waste
LS 20 In the three Valley areas and Pyle - Kenfig Hill, the district
that all areas are well served by public transport.
processing facilities to meet both local and regional needs for the
centres are dispersed over a wide area containing a high percentage
future will require identification in the LDP.
of residential units with sometimes no identifiable core area of activity
1.7.6
The environment has also emerged as a strong theme. This
which is leading them to the point of terminal decline.
includes preserving the natural and historic beauty of the County
Social Issues
Borough in its rural, urban and coastal forms. This environment has
LS 21 There is a need to build on the success of smaller retail areas
been and will continue to be used by man to the benefit of energy and
ADOPTED
LS 9
Housing choice in the Garw and Ogmore Valleys is limited.
at the neighbourhood or community level of provision especially where
resource generation. However it also has been abused in the past in
these can be co-ordinated with co-located social, educational and
terms of contamination and pollution. The LDP will need to ensure
PLAN
LS 10 The estimated annual need for affordable housing in the
community facilities.
that these issues are tackled whilst sustainably managing the
County Borough far exceeds the average annual level of general
environment to harness its potential.
housing completions. In the three valleys and Porthcawl there has
LS 22 The majority of visitors to the County Borough only stay for
WRITTEN
been minimal provision of affordable housing.
one day and only a small percentage stay in serviced accommodation.
1.7.7
Many areas of the County Borough are subject to ongoing
STATEMENT
The varied landscape together with the natural, historic and built
regeneration strategies, plans and projects. The LDP will therefore
LS 11 There is a shortfall in the provision of extra care housing
environment of the County Borough presents numerous opportunities
need to ensure that the economic decline experienced in some areas
and of smaller dwellings and in particular two bedroom properties,
for tourism related developments.
is addressed by providing appropriately located land and premises
in both the affordable and general purpose housing markets
to accommodate new and expanded businesses. Retailing and
across the County Borough.
commercial centres at all levels will need to provide appropriate
1.7
Translating the Issues - Strategy Development
ranges of services and facilities. The 3 main town centres of the
LS 12 Many parts of the County Borough, especially in the Valley
County Borough are the main focus for business and commercial
1.7.1
The LDP seeks to resolve and, where appropriate, address
communities, are among the most deprived areas of Wales, with
activity and will need to ensure the services they provide are befitting
the above issues through policies and effective monitoring, assisted
low levels of access to facilities and services particularly for
of their role in the regional hierarchy. Bridgend town centre in particular
by national planning policy where appropriate.
children, young and older people.
will need to play an enhanced role to that which it has previously
played.
1.7.2
The settlement of Bridgend has and will increasingly play a
LS 13 The Valleys Gateway is geographically central to the County
significant role in the delivery of higher level services to the sub region,
Borough and easily accessible, and is therefore the preferred
1.7.8
The communities of the County Borough will need to have
as well as being a sustainable location within which to focus
location for many facilities that can serve a much wider catchment.
an appropriate range of housing which collectively meets the needs
development where such services can be readily accessed without
of the projected population of the area by 2021. In meeting these
the need to travel.
LS 14 There are deficiencies in outdoor sport, children’s playing
requirements the LDP will also need to ensure that the residents of
space, accessible natural open space and allotment provision
these new and existing communities have access to, and be
1.7.3
Maesteg, Porthcawl and the combined settlements of the
within the County Borough, particularly in the large urban centres.
adequately served by, an appropriate range of services and
Valleys Gateway also play a strategic role within the County Borough
community facilities including recreation, leisure, health and education.
as focus points for services, transport and community activity.
Economic Issues
Porthcawl equally plays an important role as a leisure and tourism
Chapter
1.7.9 TAN20 requires local planning authorities to have regard to
destination and this will be enhanced in the future.
LS 15 The Porthcawl Regeneration Strategy will need to be
the needs and interests of the Welsh language in preparing LDPs.
delivered to revitalise the town as a premier seaside resort.
The Council has concluded that given the relatively low levels of Welsh
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1.7.4
The Valleys communities themselves consist of a large
language use across the County Borough, it is not considered that
number of individual communities with strong local characteristics
LS 16 The economy of Bridgend County Borough is more reliant
major development proposals will materially affect the linguistic
which have faced, and will continue to face, challenging times. Through
on the manufacturing sector than Wales as a whole.
balance of the area, to the detriment of Welsh language use within its
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continued initiatives and building on their strong sense of community,
communities. This issue will therefore not be addressed by specific
these areas will be assisted to become more economically resilient,
LS 17 There is a mismatch in the current location of employment
policies in the LDP. However, under the provisions of TAN20, the
and environmentally and socially regenerated to provide appropriate
sites in the County Borough and the areas of higher deprivation
Welsh language will remain a material consideration in the develop-
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facilities and services for the local community whilst welcoming
especially in the Valleys.
ment management decision making process.
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Plan 2006-2021
2.1
Local Development Plan Vision
2.1.1
This section sets out the LDP Vision for 2021 - what the
LDP is working towards - and the Objectives - how the Vision
will be achieved.
2.1.2
LDP Wales advises that, in preparing an over-arching Vision
for the LDP, authorities should incorporate the land-use aspects
of their Community Strategy which may include identifying priority
actions.
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2.1.3
The LDP Manual states that where that over-arching
PLAN
document is of limited spatial relevance the LPA will need to
generate a spatial vision for the LDP.
2.1.4
The LDP Vision has therefore been developed to take into
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account the Community Strategy together with the specific spatial
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characteristics and key issues affecting the County Borough.
THE LDP VISION
By 2021, Bridgend County Borough will be transformed
to become a sustainable, safe, healthy and inclusive
network of communities comprising strong,
interdependent and connected settlements that can
offer opportunities, an improved quality of life and
environment for all people living, working, visiting and
relaxing in the area.
The catalysts for this transformation will be:
a successful regional employment, commercial and
service centre in Bridgend;
a vibrant waterfront and tourist destination in
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Porthcawl;
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a revitalised Maesteg;
a realisation of the strategic potential of the Valleys
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Gateway; and
thriving Valley communities.
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
2.2
Local Development Plan Objectives
Development
To produce high quality sustainable
To protect and enhance the
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Plan 2006-2021
Places
Environment
2.2.1
The LDP Vision will be delivered through four strategic LDP
National Regional Issues:
NR1, NR2, NR3, NR4, NR5, NR6
National Regional Issues:
NR5, NR7
objectives which seek to address the national, regional and local
issues facing the County Borough. These four strategic objectives
LS3, LS4, LS6, LS7, LS9, LS10,
LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4, LS5, LS6, LS7,
Local and Sub Area Issues:
Local and Sub Area Issues:
are at the centre of the LDP and form the basis for its policy
LS12, LS13, LS15, LS18, LS19, LS20
LS8
development. They are:
1.
To produce high quality sustainable Places.
OBJ 1a
To promote Bridgend as the key principal settlement
OBJ 2a
To promote, conserve and enhance the natural,
2.
To protect and enhance the Environment.
of the County Borough where major employment,
historic and built environment of the County Borough.
3.
To spread prosperity and opportunity through
commercial and residential development is focused.
(NR5, LS1, LS2, LS3, LS4, LS5, LS6)
Regeneration.
(NR1, NR2, NR6, LS19)
4.
To create safe, healthy and inclusive Communities.
OBJ 2b To safeguard the quality of water, air and soil and
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OBJ 1b To revitalise Maesteg by recognising its role as the
tackle all sources of pollution.
PLAN
2.2.2
In formulating the 4 strategic objectives for the LDP the
principal settlement serving the Llynfi Valley which
(LS5, LS6, LS7)
following specific objectives have been identified:
has the potential capacity and infrastructure to
accommodate future growth.
OBJ 2c
To manage development in order to avoid or
(NR1, NR4, LS3, LS10, LS12, LS18, LS20)
minimise the risk and fear of flooding and enable and
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improve the functionality of floodplains.
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OBJ 1c
To realise the potential of Porthcawl as a premier
(LS4)
seaside and tourist destination which capitalises on
the regeneration of its waterfront.
OBJ 2d To meet the Council’s regional and local commit-
(NR1, NR3, LS10, LS15, LS18, LS19)
ments for mineral resources, waste management
and waste disposal.
OBJ 1d To recognise the strategic potential of the Valleys
(NR7, LS8)
Gateway to provide for future development and
facilities serving the whole of the County Borough.
OBJ 2e To contribute towards the energy needs of Wales
(LS4, LS6, LS13)
with a focus on the promotion of renewable energy.
(NR5, LS3)
OBJ 1e To promote sustainable and attractive valley settle-
ments with improved access to jobs and services.
(NR4, NR5, LS3, LS9, LS10, LS12, LS18, LS20)
OBJ 1f
To reduce traffic growth, congestion and commuting
levels whilst promoting the safe and efficient use of
the transport network.
(LS6, LS7)
OBJ1g
To support integrated transport solutions and
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measures that will encourage modal shift to more
sustainable forms of transport for people and freight.
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(LS6, LS7)
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
2.2.3
Diagram 2.2 highlights the linkages between the various
To spread prosperity through
To create safe, healthy and inclusive
Development
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3
4
4
stakeholders, data sources and policy documents which have
Plan 2006-2021
Regeneration
Communities
assisted in identifying the issues facing the County Borough for
National Regional Issues:
NR1, NR2, NR3, NR4, NR6
National Regional Issues:
NR1, NR4, NR6
the LDP as well as formulating the Vision, Objectives and Strategy
contained in the plan.
Local and Sub Area Issues:
LS15, LS16, LS17, LS18, LS19,
Local and Sub Area Issues:
LS10, LS11, LS12, LS13, LS14,
LS20, LS21, LS22
LS17, LS21
OBJ 3a
To build a more diverse, dynamic and self reliant
OBJ 4a To provide a land use framework that recognises
economy and business environment.
the needs of deprived areas within the County
(NR1, NR2, NR6, LS16, LS17, LS18)
Borough, which affords those communities the
opportunities to tackle the sources of their deprivation.
OBJ 3b To provide a realistic level and variety of employment
(NR4, NR6, LS12. LS17)
land to facilitate the delivery of high quality work-
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spaces and job opportunities.
OBJ 4b To ensure that there is equality of access to
PLAN
(NR1, NR2, LNR6, LS16, LS17, LS18)
community services for all sectors of the community,
addressing the particular needs of children the
OBJ 3c
To bring the benefits of regeneration to the valley
young, older people and the less able.
communities by directing new development to those
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(LS12, LS13, LS14)
areas at a scale which acknowledges their geographi-
STATEMENT
cal constraints and infrastructure capacity.
OBJ 4c
To deliver the level and type of residential development
(NR4, LS9, LS17, LS18, LS20)
to meet the identified needs of the County Borough
ensuring that a significant proportion is affordable and
OBJ 3d To capitalise upon the environmental assets and
accessible to all.
tourism potential of Porthcawl to encourage people
(NR1, NR4, LS9, LS10, LS11)
to visit and stay in the County Borough.
(NR3, LS15, LS18, LS19, LS22)
OBJ 4d To provide for the required quantity and range of
accessible leisure, recreational, health, social and
OBJ 3e To enable Bridgend Town to become an attractive and
community facilities throughout the County Borough.
successful regional retail and commercial destin-
(LS14, LS21)
ation which meets the needs of its catchment.
(NR1, NR2, LS19)
OBJ 3f
To support viable town and district centres in the
County Borough which are attractive and economically
successful.
(LS19, LS20)
OBJ 3g To protect and promote the role of smaller shopping
centres and freestanding local shops in the County
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Borough.
(LS21)
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
2.3
The LDP Strategy
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Local Policies
National Policies
LDP Key Stake-
2.3.1
This section sets out the LDP Strategy (including the
and Strategies
and Strategies
holder Forum
Strategic Diagram). The LDP Strategy, which includes the
Strategic Policies, provides the core framework to meet the
development needs of the County Borough, and is the tool which
Regional Policies
the Council will use to achieve the LDP Vision and Strategic
and Strategies
Objectives. The Strategy has been derived having regard to the
National, Regional, Local and Sub Area Issues
Evidence Base
national, regional and local policy context as well as social,
economic and environmental factors.
Wales Spatial Plan
2.3.2
In order to achieve the Vision and Objectives of the LDP
SA/SEA/HRA
the Council will follow a Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy
THE LDP VISION
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By 2021, Bridgend County Borough will be transformed to become
that incorporates a level of growth for the County Borough which
PLAN
Local Service
a sustainable, safe, healthy and inclusive network of communities
broadly balances the housing and social needs of the existing
comprising strong, interdependent and connected settlements that
Board
and future population with that of the economy and the
can offer opportunities, an improved quality of life and environment
for all people living, working, visiting and relaxing in the area.
environment.
The catalysts for this transformation will be:
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a successful regional employment, commercial and service centre
What is the Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy?
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in Bridgend;
a vibrant waterfront and tourist destination in Porthcawl;
2.3.3
‘Regeneration’ in the context of the LDP’s Regeneration-
a revitalised Maesteg;
Community
a realisation of the strategic potential of the Valleys Gateway; and
Led Spatial Strategy, is defined as an overarching and balanced
Strategy
thriving Valley communities.
process that delivers investment and opportunity to areas and
communities within the County Borough of previous or current
decline, to improve their physical, economic and social fabric.
2.3.4
In the context of the County Borough, regeneration needs
To produce high
To protect and
To spread
To create safe,
and priorities relate to the development of specific sites that are
quality sustainable
enhance the
prosperity through
healthy and inclusive
key to the success of the County Borough, including those that
Places
Environment
Regeneration
Communities
are in need of redevelopment and investment, and sustaining wider
communities that are in particular need of regeneration and growth
to stem acknowledged and continuing decline.
2.3.5
The Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy puts in place a
LDP Objectives
policy framework that can best deliver the regeneration needs of
the County Borough in order for it to prosper and fully realise its
Consideration of Growth
potential.
& Spatial Options
Strategic
2.3.6
The LDP Strategy has been developed to provide a land
Policies
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use framework, which will help realise the regeneration aspirations
Preferred
and priorities of the Council, and will make the most meaningful
Strategy
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contribution with respect to securing social, environmental and
economic benefits for the communities of the County Borough.
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
2.3.7
In recognition of the regeneration needs and priorities of
2.3.10 Within these areas there are individual sites which may
Development
the County Borough, the Council already has in place and is
already have the benefit of planning permission or are the subject
Plan 2006-2021
developing a range of site-specific and area based Strategies,
of development briefs or master planning exercises to facilitate
Regeneration Activity
Programmes and initiatives (Diagram 2.3). One of the main
delivery and their regeneration. A substantial number of these sites
in
functions of the LDP Regeneration-Led Strategy is to help deliver
are brownfield in character or under-utilised in their present
Bridgend County Borough
these identified priorities and needs, where they have land-use
capacity. The reuse of brownfield and under-utilised land in this
implications and requirements.
way is viewed by the government as a key to creating a more
sustainable pattern of development. The government supports
Focused Regeneration
the concentration of development for uses which generate a large
number of trips in locations supported by good public transport
Regeneration Sites
Area Based Plans,
facilities. Therefore the overall preference of the LDP Strategy is
which include:-
Programmes &
2.3.8
The regeneration-related activities in the County Borough
for the development of land within urban areas, especially on
Strategies
are widespread and the deliverability of some of these could be
enhanced and secured in whole or in part by directing new
previously developed ‘brownfield’ sites, before considering the
Porthcawl Waterfront
Western Valleys Strategic
development to specific areas. Taking into account the spatial
development of greenfield sites.
Regeneration Area
Regeneration Area
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distribution of regeneration activities and needs, development is
PLAN
Fit for the Future: Bridgend
2.3.11 The level of development and growth has taken into
North East Brackla
directed to settlements and parts of the County Borough which
Regeneration Strategy
account how much development would be required to have a
Regeneration
will benefit the most and where there are opportunities for securing
the greatest positive impacts and benefits of growth.
significant regenerative effect, the availability of sites for
Llynfi Valley Area
Bridgend
development in that area, existing settlement patterns, having
Regeneration Plan (VARP)
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Town Centre Sites
2.3.9
In line with the above, four Strategic Regeneration
regard to the social and economic function and identity of
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Ogmore VARP
settlements and to relevant environmental considerations.
Growth Areas (SRGAs) at:
Parc Afon Ewenni
Garw VARP
Bridgend;
Coity Road Sidings
Bridgend Town Centre
Porthcawl;
Masterplan
Land west of Maesteg
Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley; and
Road, Tondu
Maesteg Town Centre
The Valleys Gateway
Masterplan
Gateway to the Valleys
together with four Strategic Employment Sites at:
Caerau Housing Renewal
Former Maesteg
Porthcawl 7 Bays Project
Brocastle, Waterton, Bridgend
Washery Site
Island Farm, Bridgend
Pencoed Regeneration
Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed
Strategy
Coegnant
Ty Draw Farm, North Cornelly
Reclamation Site
Communities First Areas
Ewenny Road, Maesteg
School Modernisation
have been identified which, collectively, will deliver a range of
Regeneration Area
Programme
mixed-use developments and facilities, the implementation of
which will contribute significantly to fulfilling the LDP Vision and
its Objectives.
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Land-use policy framework
that can best deliver the regeneration
needs of the County Borough
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Benefits of Growth
Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy on the Ground
2.3.18 In terms of employment, the Strategy allows for Bridgend’s
Development
strategic locational advantages in terms of accessibility along the
Plan 2006-2021
2.3.12 Focusing housing, retailing and employment growth in the
Bridgend and Pencoed
M4 corridor to continue to be recognised as an asset to grow
four SRGAs enables economic benefits to be felt across the
jobs and commercial activity. The existing Industrial Estates of
County Borough, whilst protecting the social and environmental
2.3.14 The Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy places significant
qualities of communities; the concept enshrined in the Wales
emphasis on Bridgend and defines it as the Primary Key
this wider employment function and be protected from alternative
Spatial Plan.
Settlement (PLA1) of the County Borough, supporting its sub-
uses whilst further opportunities exist for promoting strategic
regional role and its identification in the Wales Spatial Plan as a
employment sites at Brocastle (SP9(1)) and Island Farm (SP9(2))
2.3.13 The specific benefits to the County Borough have been
‘key settlement’, serving as the main retail, commercial, service
which will consolidate and provide the opportunity to enhance
outlined in the following section. Table 2.3 summarises these.
and employment centre for the whole of the County Borough.
Bridgend’s role as a major focus for employment and new inward
investment.
2.3.15 Bridgend Town Centre is positioned at the top of the retail
Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
and commercial hierarchy of the County Borough and is defined
2.3.19 Although not identified as an area of significant growth,
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(SRGA)
Benefiting
Benefit
as a Sub-Regional Centre (SP10). In terms of its retail,
Pencoed is seen as an important settlement and defined as a
commercial and service role, the Strategy enables the ongoing
Main Settlement in the hierarchy with important retail, community
PLAN
Bridgend
Whole of
Increased levels of
regeneration of the town centre through continued conservation-
service and employment provision that meets the needs of its
County Borough,
services and facilities;
led environmental improvements, better accessibility (PLA7) with
population and the surrounding area.
Sub Region
access to transport,
the overall aim of increasing its retail, commercial and leisure
and Pencoed
education, sub regional
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offer. This is to be achieved by the identification of key retail and
2.3.20 It will benefit from smaller scale proposals and projects
retailing and major
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commercial development sites (REG9) which are of a scale
being progressed in the Pencoed Regeneration Strategy and
employment
required to attract significant retail provision in order that the town
Action Plan. The LDP policies and proposals recognise the land-
opportunities
can cater fully for its catchment and stem the existing leakage of
use elements of the projects being brought forward such as the
retail expenditure.
mixed use retail and residential development at the former surgery
Maesteg and
Llynfi Valley
Increased levels of local
site (PLA3(19)), a new Park and Ride and other community and
Llynfi Valley
housing, employment
2.3.16 The Strategy acknowledges that the success and vibrancy
recreation proposals which aim to improve the environment,
and retailing
of the town centre also depends on increasing the level of footfall.
accessibility and social wellbeing of the community.
opportunities
The Strategy will achieve this by encouraging a mix of uses within
Valleys Gateway
Ogmore and
Increased access to
the town centre, strengthening its already attractive environmental
2.3.21 Pencoed will continue to benefit from its proximity along
Garw Valley
local housing, education,
character, and promoting residential development within walking
the A473 to the significant areas of growth and opportunity identified
retail and employment
distance of the town and its facilities. Sites have been identified
within Bridgend, especially in terms of access to jobs and higher
opportunities as well as
level services, enabled by its rail access, the M4 and strategic
recreation provision and
highway improvements along the A473. Also building on Pencoed’s
other social community
Sidings (COM1(4)) , which as well as allowing for the development
direct access to the M4 at Junction 35, the Strategy recognises
services
of currently underutilised and brownfield sites for beneficial use
this locational asset by continuing to identify Pencoed Technology
in their own right, will underpin the vitality and retail-led regeneration
Park (SP9(3)) as a Strategic Employment Site, where a significant
Porthcawl
Whole of
Enhanced tourism and
of the town centre.
redevelopment opportunity exists to create a high quality B1
County Borough
leisure facilities, services
Business Park within part of the under-utilised former Sony factory
and Sub Region
and accommodation
2.3.17 Outside of the town centre the Strategy acknowledges the
site, complementing the adjacent employment development in
North Cornelly/
Increased access to
extent of existing commitments and the significant opportunities
Rhondda Cynon Taf.
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Pyle/Kenfig Hill
local housing and retail
that exist on greenfield, large-scale brownfield and under-utilised
opportunities
sites within the wider urban area of Bridgend. These commitments
and opportunities will allow the area to grow sustainably in terms
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Reciprocal employment
of future employment and housing, whilst at the same time
benefit to Porthcawl of
protecting the environment, the countryside setting, and the
Strategic Employment
individual identities of the smaller settlements of Laleston, Penyfai,
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Site at Ty Draw Farm
Coity and Coychurch.
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Focused Regeneration - Bridgend SRGA
walking and cycling routes (PLA7) and also by means of a new
Porthcawl and Pyle/North Cornelly/Kenfig Hill
Development
Plan 2006-2021
2.3.22 The ‘arc’ of opportunity defined as the Bridgend Strategic
jointly serve the residential area of Brackla and Bridgend Industrial
2.3.29 The Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy will maintain
Regeneration Growth Area is primarily focused to the north and
Estate immediately to the south. This proposal is included in the
Porthcawl‘s role as a Main Settlement (PLA1) in the County
east of Bridgend town centre. In the north it encompasses a
Regional Transport Plan and will directly link Brackla, a community
Borough and will allow it to redefine itself as a premier tourist
large-scale, previously committed, but as yet largely undeveloped,
in excess of 4000 existing homes with Bridgend Industrial Estate
destination. Porthcawl Town Centre (SP10) is seen as an integral
residential area at Parc Derwen (PLA3(1)), which is located
(REG1(2)), one of the largest industrial estates in South Wales,
element in the retail hierarchy, supporting the Sub-Regional Centre
immediately south of Junction 36 of the M4. Parc Derwen will
making it a highly sustainable and accessible destination benefiting
of Bridgend, providing an important focus for retailing and services
create a sustainable community of approximately 1500 new
the wider region and the County Borough as a whole.
for residents. The Strategy will deliver a more sustainable
market and affordable dwellings (COM1(1)) , a new primary
community that can better serve its immediate catchment and
school (COM10(2)) with community and recreation facilities, and
2.3.27 Immediately south and building on the accessibility of
spread the benefits of its tourism-led regeneration to the nearby
a new district centre ( REG5(1) that will serve the new community
Bridgend Industrial Estate, the Strategy focuses on the strategically
settlements of Pyle, North and South Cornelly and Kenfig Hill.
and is the subject of an approved Development Brief.
located site of Parc Afon Ewenni (PLA3(4)), a significant brownfield
This is as envisaged in the Wales Spatial Plan, which defines
and underutilised employment site which stretches along the A473
Porthcawl and Pyle/North Cornelly area as a ‘linked’ key settlement.
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2.3.23 The Strategy also responds to the complex and uncertain
corridor from the existing residential community of Waterton in
PLAN
needs of the future by introducing greater flexibility on former
the east to Waterton Roundabout in the west. The small residential
2.3.30 As a linked settlement their relationship and benefits of
employment-only sites such as North East Brackla Regeneration
area at Waterton is currently isolated within the urban area of
growth are seen as being reciprocal and complementary. Pyle/
Bridgend and lacks any facilities to serve its existing residents.
North Cornelly is the focus of more traditional employment at
Ewenni (PLA3(4)) thereby enabling the market to respond to the
The proposed mixed-use development of the Parc Afon Ewenni
Village Farm (REG1(36)) and South Cornelly (REG 1(34)),
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changing and challenging economic landscape by identifying a
Site represents an opportunity to build a viable and more
serving the western part of the County Borough, and the Strategy
STATEMENT
series of mixed-use schemes and development capable of
sustainable community by accommodating additional residential
will maintain and enhance this function offering scope for further
responding flexibly to existing need and future requirements.
development (COM1(3)) served by a commercial hub, community
employment provision. The Strategy further develops this
and recreation facilities. The Strategy enables the overall
‘employment’ role by defining Ty Draw Farm (SP9(4)) at Pyle, an
2.3.24 The North East Brackla Regeneration Area (PLA3(2)),
regeneration of the Parc Afon Ewenni site to be developed in a
accessible greenfield site close to Junction 37 of the M4, as a
based around the Brackla and Litchard Industrial Estates, provides
phased manner according to a comprehensive but flexible
Strategic Employment Site.
the focus for an employment-led mixed-use regeneration scheme.
development framework that will deliver future residential,
This scheme will retain and provide additional jobs and homes
commercial and business space. At its western extent close to
2.3.31 The key attractor of Porthcawl is its environment. It is an
and flexible commercial and recreation facilities to serve the new
Waterton Roundabout a ‘landmark’ building is envisaged.
area of high scenic beauty and biodiversity, enhanced by its
community, the industrial estates, the village of Coity to the north
coastal location, and characterful town centre and seafront. It
and the existing residential community of Brackla to the south.
2.3.28 The site is located immediately adjacent to the A473 and
offers accessible sandy beaches and surf for active pursuits and
The development is the subject of a Development Brief, and the
represents an important gateway to Bridgend from Junction 35 of
a base for touring South Wales. It is therefore important that the
LDP will ensure that the site’s regeneration comes forward in a
the M4 and from Cardiff and Cowbridge along the A48. Careful
Strategy ensures that any development balances the interests of
comprehensive and phased way which is integrated with
regeneration of this environmentally degraded and under-utilised
tourism with that of the environment, which is key to the area’s
surrounding development.
site has the potential to raise the image of the whole of Bridgend,
success.
as well as creating valuable additional jobs, homes and other
2.3.25 The existing Brackla residential area is also the focus of
commercial opportunities in a landscaped and comprehensively
2.3.32 The delivery of the Strategy for this area is linked to the
new investment, in the form of the new Archbishop McGrath
developed environment.
wider implementation of the 7 Bays Project. This project relates
Secondary school which has community facilities that serve the
to an area encompassing a wide coastal belt between Merthyr
surrounding area. Dedicated community changing rooms have
Mawr Warren to the east, taking in the entire urban area of
been incorporated into the development, so that the sports
Porthcawl itself and extending to Kenfig Burrows and the boundary
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facilities at the school can be utilised by the community outside
of Bridgend County Borough with that of Neath Port Talbot to the
of school hours. The adjoining sports fields, which will also be
west. It is envisaged that a number of sensitive tourism related
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used by the school, were upgraded as part of the project.
projects could be promoted and brought forward by means of a
Regeneration Action Plan for the Seven Bays Project Area. The
2.3.26 The Strategy recognises the potential to increase
LDP Strategy will ensure that any development outside of the urban
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accessibility throughout this ‘linked’ area by means of enhanced
area fully respects landscape and biodiversity interests and
mitigates any adverse effects, giving proper protection to those
highly sensitive areas of international importance.
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Focused Regeneration - Porthcawl SRGA
2.3.37 The project area overlaps and is closely linked to the town
Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley
Development
centre, which will continue to benefit from environmental
Plan 2006-2021
2.3.33 A significant element of the 7 Bays Project and therefore
improvements. Links from the town centre will secure improved
2.3.42 Maesteg is the second largest town in the County Borough
the success of the LDP Strategy for Porthcawl, is dependent on
accessibility and the newly defined retail and commercial area
and defined as a Key Hub settlement in the Wales Spatial Plan.
the delivery of the Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Area (PLA3(8))
will be the focus of any new retail development. A new foodstore
This major regeneration project, on the town’s waterfront, is
(REG9(6)) will link to John Street and the town centre with additional
2.3.43 As a Key Hub Settlement, Maesteg should function as a
the strategic focus of growth and opportunity for Porthcawl.
opportunities for other retail units to increase diversity and the
focus for development benefitting surrounding valley communities
Tourism and leisure related development will provide the main
viability of the town centre by means of new active retail frontages
and smaller settlements and has been identified as a Main
employment opportunities for the local population however the
along Dock Street.
Settlement (PLA1) in the County Boroughs settlement hierarchy.
project does not preclude small-scale commercial B1 elements
Maesteg should have the ability to grow sustainably, providing
coming forward to provide alternative employment opportunities.
2.3.38 It is important that the Strategy delivers new retail
increased access to employment opportunities, stimulating
development (REG9(6)) in Porthcawl to stem the current leakage
housing, retail and tourism related developments, while building
2.3.34 The Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Area (PLA3(8))
of expenditure to Bridgend and to cater adequately for the town’s
on its cultural heritage.
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is an extensive brownfield site, of approximately 47 hectares,
local catchment population and the many day and longer stay
extending from Trecco Bay caravan site and Rhych Point in the
visitors from Trecco Bay Caravan Park, which swell the town’s
2.3.44 In order to fulfil this role, the LDP Strategy will continue to
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east to the existing harbour and town centre to the west, taking in
population threefold in the summer months.
protect and promote the town centre as an important retail, service
the former Council owned Sandy Bay caravan site, the fairground
and cultural centre, by recognising and building on its ongoing
and Salt Lake car park and its environs. The regeneration of this
2.3.39 The provision of 1050 new residential units (COM1(25)),
physical regeneration in terms of a phased programme of
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area is the subject of adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance,
incorporating affordable dwellings will enable the delivery of other
enhancements to the public realm. Pedestrian, cycling and public
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which was approved in 2007. Agreed elements of the regeneration
vital regeneration requirements, including the provision of the
transport improvements will be undertaken, to increase the
are embodied in the LDP Strategy which seeks to secure a vibrant
necessary flood defences incorporated in the construction of the
accessibility of the town centre to surrounding communities and
and distinctive new environment, contributing to an improved
new promenades, parking, cycling, walking and public transport
visitors. This will lift the town’s image and promote private sector
perception of Porthcawl as a premier visitor destination and
accessibility proposals, the provision of educational and other key
confidence, encouraging further investment and helping to realise
seaside resort. It’s aim is to properly integrate new development
community facilities.
the area’s wider tourism potential.
areas into the town centre and the surrounding urban area and
will guide development in a phased approach. The guidance is
2.3.40 Outside of the Waterfront Regeneration Area but within
2.3.45 In strategic terms, accessibility is key to the area’s future
considered flexible and robust enough to adapt over time to cope
the Portcawl SRGA other opportunities exist to broaden the base
success. The LDP Strategy proposes a ‘transport hub’ (PLA7(19))
with varying market conditions.
of the local economy and provide additional homes and facilities
with better integration between the bus and railway stations,
to serve the particular characteristics of local residents. The LDP
improved cycling and pedestrian links and an increase in rail
2.3.35 The future layout of the development aims to maximise
Strategy promotes a mixed-use development at Pwll y Waun
frequency to a half-hourly service between Maesteg, Bridgend
the benefits of its unique seafront location, incorporating views
and the rest of South Wales, as proposed in the Regional
across Sandy Bay, with key focus on the delivery of an attractive
housing (COM1(27)) alongside an area of informal public
Transport Plan (RTP).
seafront promenade linking a revitalised harbour with a newly
openspace (COM13(4)) to complement and enhance the setting
engineered permanent body of water, with increased berthing
of Pwll y Waun Lake to the benefit of the surrounding community.
2.3.46 As part of the ongoing improvements to the town centre
opportunities, to Rhych Point in the east. The guidance and
The bringing forward of the employment aspect of this site is seen
and the creation of better links to the train station the LDP
policies in the LDP will ensure that development is of a high
as important in the context of Porthcawl, given the general lack of
recognises the proposal to redevelop Maesteg’s outdoor market,
standard of design creating new quality public spaces for fairs,
designated employment sites and buildings outside of the tourism
existing bus station and riverside area (REG 9(8)). This proposal
markets and events incorporating formal and informal
industry.
will further enhance the town’s attractiveness in terms of market
greenspaces and residential squares.
trading and tourism. It has the potential to increase footfall around
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2.3.41 The Strategy also recognises other opportunities at the
a new public space close to a revitalised Maesteg Town Hall.
2.3.36 Crucial to the overall development is the opportunity to
Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court (COM1(28)) and on land to
provide space for indoor and outdoor leisure activities to promote
the rear of the Seabank Hotel (COM1(26)), which could provide
2.3.47 The Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy will secure a
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local employment opportunities by attracting visitors throughout
particular niche market housing to cater for the increasingly ageing
sustainable level of growth for Maesteg that will enable it to fulfil
the year, as well as catering for the local community and the leisure
population of Porthcawl, which because of its ‘seaside’ location
its potential as an important service and cultural centre for the
needs of residents of Bridgend County Borough as a whole.
is recognised as an attractive location for retirement.
whole of the Llynfi Valley by providing new homes, and local job
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2.3.48 In the context of the County Borough, areas of high
Focused Regeneration - Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley SRGA
the area’s improved cycling and walking routes (PLA7(1)) and
Development
deprivation are particularly concentrated in the Bridgend Valleys,
integrated to the existing communities of Caerau and Nantyffyllon
Plan 2006-2021
and in recognition of this, the Llynfi Valley, together with the Ogmore
2.3.53 The ‘band’ of development opportunities defined in the LDP
where the re-use of redundant buildings for visitor accommodation
and Garw Valleys have been included in the Welsh Government’s
as the ‘Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley Strategic Regeneration
and social enterprises is encouraged. These initiatives will
Western Valleys Strategic Regeneration Area (WVSRA).
Growth Area complements the ethos of the overall VARP Strategy,
complement the environmental and housing improvements in
which recognises the need to facilitate development of new mixed-
Caerau and Nantyffyllon being progressed as part of the designated
2.3.49 A framework has been developed for the sustainable
use places on brownfield sites. This will be achieved by bringing
‘Housing Renewal Area’ and focussed investment in Caerau’s
regeneration of each of Bridgend’s three valleys until 2020. This
forward a range of key regeneration and development
Tudor and Caerau Park Estates, as priority estates for
is set out in an integrated Valley Area Regeneration Plan (VARP).
opportunities stretching northwards from the town centre to
improvement by V2C Housing and the re-use of a derelict site at
The plan identifies many cross-valley projects and initiatives which
Caerau and the Coegnant Reclamation site (PLA3(6)) and south
the former BlaenCaerau Junior School for much needed local and
can be developed locally as well as valley-specific strategies and
and eastwards to the former Budlepack Cosi and Cooper Standard
action plans.
factory site at Ewenny Road (PLA3(7)) and former Maesteg
2.3.57 To the south of the town centre a strategic regeneration
2.3.50 Policies in the LDP are supported by levering Western
opportunity exists at Ewenny Road, Maesteg (PLA3(7)). The
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Valleys Strategic Regeneration Area (WVSRA) funding for specific
2.3.54 This defined area of growth builds on the ongoing and
vacant employment sites formerly occupied by Budlepack Cosi
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projects. In addition the Council, as a significant land owner with
future regeneration initiatives for Maesteg Town Centre, and will
and Cooper Standard at Ewenny Road are located adjacent to
respect to these key sites, will need to work in partnership with
complement the recent investments in new schools in the valley;
the Oakwood Estate, which is also a renewal priority for V2C
the private and voluntary sector and other key stakeholders to
linking the new Maesteg Comprehensive School at the Maesteg
Housing. The strategic and sustainable location of these sites
promote and facilitate delivery and maximise external funding
Washery Site with the new primary school at Caerau.
adjacent to a rail halt on the Maesteg to Bridgend line, means that
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opportunities.
this regeneration opportunity could have benefits for the whole of
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2.3.55 The former Maesteg Washery Site (PLA3(5)) is located
the Llynfi Valley. The significance of this opportunity has been
2.3.51 Within the context of the Llynfi Valley the land-use
immediately to the east of the town centre and is already the site
recognised by the Llynfi VARP which earmarks the future
implications of the objectives, projects and priorities of the Llynfi
of the new comprehensive school and its associated playing fields,
development of the area as a Strategic Project. The LDP strategy
Valley Area Regeneration Plan have been translated into
serving the whole of the Llynfi Valley. This extensive and
promotes the site as a flexible regeneration opportunity to create
appropriate and flexible LDP policies and proposals. As well as
sustainably located brownfield site, in the ownership of the Council,
a new mixed-use neighbourhood that can deliver much needed
promoting Maesteg as a focus of future growth, the LDP
offers the opportunity for additional development in the form of
development space for small businesses (REG1(10)), new
recognises the VARP objective of diversifying the local economy
new housing (COM1(16)) and further recreation facilities directly
market and affordable housing (COM1(17)), related retail,
by capitalising on its rural surroundings and upland character
linked to the town centre and by a dedicated route to Caerau and
commercial (REG5(4)) and social facilities set within a pleasant
beyond the built-up areas on the valley floor to grow the tourism
Nantyffyllon to the north via a new pedestrian and cycle route
environment that embraces its riverside setting.
industry, promote active lifestyles and promote renewable energy.
(PLA7(1)), and extending south linking the communities of Garth
In terms of tourism, the focus should be on activity-based tourism
and Cwmfelin.
2.3.58 In terms of encouraging enterprise, it is not envisaged that
of cycling and mountain biking. This will be achieved by enhancing
the Llynfi Valley will be the focus of major inward investment,
the area’s links to the Afan Forest Park (PLA7(1)), a tourism
2.3.56 Immediately north of Maesteg Washery is Coegnant
however local and social enterprises need to have space to
destination of international importance, in the immediately adjacent
Reclamation Site (PLA3(6)), an extensive brownfield site of
expand and to thrive. The LDP Strategy aims to achieve this by
administrative area of Neath Port Talbot, as well as linking in to
approximately 16 hectares. This site similarly offers the opportunity
protecting existing industrial estates at Spelter (REG1(13)) and
opportunities associated with another of Welsh Government’s
to deliver a range of beneficial after-uses. A desk-top
Forge (REG1(11)), and in the case of Heol Ty Gwyn Industrial
Regeneration Initiatives the ‘Valleys Regional Park’.
Regeneration Framework outlines scope to provide new housing
Estate (REG1(12)), the LDP identifies an area for its future
(COM1(18)), informal and formal open-space and local
expansion.
2.3.52 Another VARP cross-valley project relates to developing
employment (REG1(9)) opportunities as well as sustainable
community food networks, and this theme is also supported in
energy generation. The LDP recognises the specific Llynfi VARP
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the LDP by the designation of the Caerau Market Garden project
Project for the delivery of part of this site as a comprehensive
in Caerau (COM14(1)), and policy support for allotment gardens
Leisure Park to include a BMX track, football/rugby pitches and
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and community based food growing initiatives.
skateboarding facilities, jointly sharing the use of changing facilities,
car parking, security and maintenance. The scope of the project,
linked to the surrounding countryside could be broadened to
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The Valleys Gateway and the Ogmore and Garw Valleys
2.3.64 In terms of the Valleys Gateway being a focus for
Focused Regeneration - The Valleys Gateway SRGA
Development
employment activity, the area already benefits from having well
Plan 2006-2021
2.3.59 The Valleys Gateway is located at the geographical heart
established traditional Industrial estates at Abergarw (REG1(16) Abergarw Industrial Estate)
2.3.71 The LDP Strategy proposes to continue to promote the
of the County Borough and comprises several different
and Brynmenyn (REG1(18)), which the strategy seeks to protect
area’s role in providing housing, community and employment
communities of what is almost one continuous urban area
and expand, as well as the successful Enterprise Centre at Tondu
opportunities. In this respect the LDP seeks to bring forward a
immediately north of, and highly accessible to, Junction 36 of the
range of new development opportunities in a number of mixed-
M4.
use developments and regeneration schemes across the Valleys
2.3.65 In terms of the LDP Strategy the Ogmore and Garw Valleys
Gateway area.
2.3.60 The area centres on the large urban area of Sarn, with the
are not identified as areas of significant growth. However, in line
settlements of Tondu and Aberkenfig to the west and Brynmenyn
with the aspirations of the Western Valleys Strategic Regeneration
2.3.72 The LDP Strategy defines the growth opportunities within
and Bryncethin to the east. The area has not been identified in
Area (WVSRA), of which the Ogmore and Garw Valleys form a
this area as the Valleys Gateway Strategic Regeneration Growth
the Wales Spatial Plan as a ‘key’ settlement, however the LDP
part, the LDP Strategy proposes to create sustainable
Area the central focus of which is a new comprehensive school
Regeneration-Led Strategy recognises its strategic role in the
communities linked to wider opportunities, whilst protecting the
(COM10(5)) on a 16 hectare site at Ynysawdre. This initiative
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context of the County Borough.
areas high quality environment.
forms part of the Council’s School Modernisation Programme and
centres on the creation of a new Secondary School to replace
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2.3.61 Because of its central location and accessibility, especially
2.3.66 For both the Ogmore and Garw Valleys it is recognised
the two existing schools of Ogmore and Ynysawdre and will serve
to the more constrained and disadvantaged valleys of the Ogmore
that Bridgend and the opportunities associated with the Valleys
the wider catchment area of the whole of the Valleys Gateway
and Garw to the north, the LDP Strategy promotes this area as a
Gateway Area immediately to the south acts as service ‘hubs’
and the Secondary School educational needs of the Ogmore and
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focus for future employment and housing and as a centre for
and have an important role to play in their overall success.
Garw Valleys.
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local retail opportunities, community facilities and other service
provision.
2.3.67 Both valleys, which are essentially rural in character, have
2.3.73 The campus will provide a range of services and facilities
good main road connections with the more urban areas in the
to the local community with scope to become a multi-agency hub
2.3.62 In terms of its place in the settlement hierarchy this
Valleys Gateway, Bridgend and the M4. The roads give access to
and a focus for sporting excellence, benefiting from it’s location
combined Valleys Gateway area is defined as a Main Settlement
many higher-level services, facilities and job opportunities.
immediately adjacent to the recently refurbished existing
(PLA1). Its multi component nature and character however mean
Ynysawdre Swimming Pool and Pandy Park Playing Fields.
that only the western area at Aberkenfig is adequately served by
2.3.68 The LDP Strategy seeks to enhance these connections
a district centre, which has been expanded in the LDP to serve
by promoting walking and cycling links, public and community
2.3.74 The project has been successful in receiving funding from
its growth potential. The western settlements of Abergarw,
transport and improvements to the local highway network
the Welsh Government and it is anticipated that the new campus
Bryncethin, Brynmenyn and Ynysawdre lack any established
throughout the valley areas.
will be completed by 2014.
commercial centres. The LDP therefore proposes to designate
commercial elements (REG5) in mixed-use regeneration sites
2.3.69 Notwithstanding the more significant growth to the south
2.3.75 The successful delivery of this project has consequential
to serve the local convenience needs of existing and future
which will benefit and serve these communities, the LDP
beneficial effects in terms of harnessing regeneration opportunities
residents.
Regeneration-Led Spatial Strategy needs to ensure the creation
on brownfield sites for alternative development, and the LDP
of sustainable communities. This will be achieved by policies in
Strategy identifies scope to develop part of the existing Ynysawdre
2.3.63 Accessibility is key to fulfilling the area’s potential, and the
the LDP which will enable and facilitate the objectives and projects
Comprehensive School site for additional residential development
LDP Strategy will ensure the provision of localised access
that have been identified in the integrated Valley Area Regeneration
improvements, especially in terms of east-west links, including
Plans (VARPs) and Rural Development Plan for the Ogmore and
the development and the immediate locality.
providing better walking and cycling routes (PLA7). In terms of
Garw Valleys.
wider accessibility issues, as well as benefitting from it’s proximity
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to the M4 corridor the Valleys Gateway also has the locational
2.3.70 In common with the Llynfi Valley the LDP recognises the
advantage of two railway stations and associated park and ride
VARP’s objective for the Ogmore and Garw of diversifying the
facilities at Sarn and Tondu, from which regular train services
local economy by: capitalising on its rural surroundings and high
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operate between Maesteg and Bridgend. The LDP Strategy builds
quality environment to grow the tourism industry, including the
on these assets by recognising the proposal to increase frequency
promotion of high-quality design for new developments;
to a half hourly service and improvements and expansion to the
strengthening the local economy by providing good quality flexible
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existing Park and Ride facility at Sarn. These proposals are
workspace in existing industrial estates and retailing and
included and promoted in the RTP and agreed to be funded by
commercial centres; promoting active and healthy lifestyles and;
the WEFO Convergence Funding Programme.
developing other cross-valley initiatives such as cycle routes and
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2.3.76 Similarly at the Ogmore Comprehensive School site
2.3.79 Further west in Tondu the LDP Strategy recognises the
Strategic Employment Sites
Development
(PLA3(12)), the LDP proposes the utilization of the existing school
scope to build on the existing mixed-use regeneration site on land
Plan 2006-2021
buildings for the relocation of the Special School at Ysgol Bryn
west of Maesteg Road (PLA3(10)) , which already provides a
2.3.81 The strategic employment sites are identified because of
Castell in Bridgend, together with the possibility of consolidation
County Borough wide waste transfer facility. This substantial
their importance in contributing to the wider economic prosperity
of complementary social and children’s services activities within
development opportunity, of approximately 40 hectares has scope
of the whole of the County Borough and the wider sub region as
the existing buildings, and an element of residential development
to complement and enhance the role of the existing Heritage
recognised in the County Borough’s Regeneration Strategy: Fit
(COM1(33)) on surplus land with a small commercial element to
Centre by retaining existing woodland with improved public
For The Future. They represent the greatest assets to the area
serve local need (REG5(5)). This in turn provides additional
access. There is an opportunity here to provide a sustainable
in generating high levels of jobs. Their flexibility as predominately
brownfield windfall development opportunities within and outside
community of approximately 530 new dwellings (COM1(31))
greenfield sites will also be attractive to high quality businesses,
the area. In this respect the wider School’s Modernisation
served by a retail and community hub that will expand the service
both in terms of inward investment and accommodating
Programme is recognised as a significant driver for regeneration
role of the existing Aberkenfig Commercial Area. The LDP also
indigenous growth.
and source of opportunity for the delivery of the LDP Strategy,
promotes new local business space (REG1(21)) and public open
especially within the Valleys Gateway area.
space. The LDP will ensure that development will come forward
2.3.82 Designating a portfolio of high quality, strategic employment
in accordance with a phased Masterplan, that will also enable the
sites will enable the LDP to assist the local economy by providing
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2.3.77 The site of the new Comprehensive School is in close
realignment of Maesteg Road, a substantial benefit to the wider
opportunities for investment and to enable employers to diversify
PLAN
proximity to a number of other existing and proposed residential
area in terms of accessibility to the Llynfi Valley to the north, thereby
and grow their own businesses. This will create a mix of
and mixed use developments which the LDP identifies as part of
improving the area’s overall accessibility and job opportunities to
employment opportunities for the local labour force in a high quality
this strategic growth area. These include land at Parc Tyn-y-Coed
communities to the north and south.
environment, meeting the employment objectives of the LDP. The
(COM1(32)) a large site of approximately 300 dwellings, the
Strategic Employment Sites are all being progressed individually
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development of which is subject to an agreed development brief,
2.3.80 An opportunity also exists to promote a high-quality
by the Council and the Welsh Government and several are
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and which will deliver an extensive informal parkland area adjacent
strategically-located ‘business park’ in the north-west quadrant
included in funding bids for the EU Convergence Programme. By
to the river Ogmore, and on and off site recreation facilities, as
of Junction 36 of the M4 on land adjacent to the existing Sarn
being in public ownership there is greater control as to when and
well as contributing to increase capacity at a local Primary School
Park Services (REG1(22)). This facility requires renewal and
how the sites are brought forward.
at Bryncethin.
investment and presents an opportunity for a complementary
business park extension on land immediately to the west of the
2.3.83 The strategic sites are distinguished from other
2.3.78 Within Brynmenyn, the LDP proposes a mixed-use
existing motorway related facilities. The site’s strategic location
employment sites on the basis of their physical and locational
development at the former Christie Tyler factory site (PLA3(11)).
makes it an attractive proposition for future investment, and the
characteristics, particularly their prominent locations adjacent to
This site located only half a mile distant, and linked to, the new
proposed nature of the development will differ from the more
areas of countryside, and their proximity to the strategic road
school site by an established walking and cycling route, has the
traditional employment sites that exist in the area. The
network. Given the sensitive locations of these sites, the
potential to deliver up to 75 new dwellings (COM1(35)) and will
redevelopment of the motorway service area should be co-
requirement for consistently high design and environmental
enable a substantial part of the site for immediate occupation for
ordinated with the development of the new employment site. This
standards within an overall concept framework would be a pre-
employment purposes (REG1(19)). At Bryncethin, the existing
will be achieved by the formulation of a joint Masterplan
requisite for development as well as ensuring access to these
‘Depot’ site (PLA3(14)) has scope for expansion to accommodate
encompassing both areas of land.
areas by means other than the car.
an element of residential (COM1(36)) and new commercial
opportunities (REG5(7)) to serve the eastern part of the Valleys
2.3.84 Preferred uses of the strategic employment sites will be
Gateway which lacks a local commercial focus to serve local
those priority sectors highlighted by the Welsh Government.
communities.
Further information in this respect is contained in Section 5.1.
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Brocastle, Waterton, Bridgend (SP9(1))
successful and prestigious Bridgend Science Park. Furthermore,
Ty Draw Farm, North Cornelly (SP9(4))
Development
located as it is in south-west Bridgend it serves an area of recent
Plan 2006-2021
2.3.85 Brocastle is one of the most important and prestigious
significant residential development at Broadlands, which lacks
2.3.94 This site is strategically located to the east of North
greenfield inward investment sites within the South Wales M4
any significant employment opportunities and other established
Cornelly in the northwest quadrant of Junction 37 of the M4 with
corridor. The site is in a highly accessible and desirable location
communities to the south of Bridgend, where the Science Park is
good proximity to public transport facilities, particularly at Pyle
on the outskirts of Bridgend, on the A48 towards Cowbridge.
already well integrated, being within walking and cycling distance
railway station. It offers an opportunity to provide much needed
of the town centre less than 1.5km away which acts as a public
high quality employment opportunities within a landscaped
2.3.86 Brocastle represents one of the largest greenfield
transportation hub in terms of rail and bus services.
environment, close to the deprived community of Marlas, which
employment sites in south-east Wales and located immediately
is a designated Communities First area. Enabled by
adjacent to Bridgend’s focussed area of growth, closely linked to
2.3.91 ‘Hut 9’ of the former Prisoner of War camp is to be retained
accompanying residential development (COM2(22)), it also
the Waterton Industrial Estate and south of the existing Ford
and is a listed building. Any development would have to take into
provides a strategic employment opportunity to serve the local
factory, the County Borough’s largest private sector employer.
account known biodiversity interests and the listed building and
economy in the western part of the County Borough, especially
The site also has the potential to be served by a railway siding for
where necessary incorporate these into design and layout. There
for Porthcawl where employment opportunities are primarily linked
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the movement of materials / products. There is also an opportunity
would be a requirement for high quality landscaping and
to the leisure and tourism industry.
for synergy and further integration with Parc Afon Ewenni also
architectural design in any development, similar to the adjacent
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located within relatively close proximity - which represents the
existing Science Park developments. Linked to this will be the
What is the Underlying Level of Growth?
County Borough most significant mixed-use development and
protection and enhancement of the existing biodiversity value of
brownfield regeneration opportunity.
the site, ensuring appropriate provision for, and protection of,
2.3.95 The growth level adopted for the LDP is based on the 2009
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existing wildlife in the area.
Cambridge Econometrics (CE) Population Projections for
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2.3.87 Vehicle access is gained off the A48, approximately 4km
Bridgend and Wales which aims to broadly balance the future
from Junction 35 of the M4 motorway. A new road access
Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed (SP9(3))
population and economic forecasts for the County Borough up
(roundabout) with realignment of the A48 is now in place.
until
2021. The population forecast and resulting dwelling
Re-profiling is required to create development plateaux.
2.3.92 The undeveloped part of this site is in the ownership of
requirement for the County Borough is directly related to the
Welsh Government and is proposed for technology and specialist
County Boroughs’ economic prospects. It is considered that linking
2.3.88 The site is almost entirely undeveloped. It is considered to
medical activities. The 20 hectare site is located next to Junction
population growth and housing requirements to wider economic
be the County Borough’s greatest asset in terms of attracting
35 of the M4 east of Bridgend; with good proximity to public
prospects improves the robustness and deliverability of the LDP
large scale employment investment to the area. The site is owned
transport facilities, particularly at Pencoed railway station. Whilst
Strategy.
by the Welsh Government and development is the subject of a
most of the, as yet, undeveloped greenfield site lies within Rhondda
concept Masterplan to promote the site for employment purposes
Cynon Taf, it functionally forms part of the Pencoed and Bridgend
2.3.96 CE’s district-level population projections are produced to
and help secure European funding to facilitate further road and
areas; 5 hectares of undeveloped land is located within Bridgend
accompany district-level employment projections in a way that
utility infrastructure to make the site ‘occupier-ready’. The concept
County Borough. The site’s infrastructure is now in place, and it
ensures consistency with CE’s own forecast for population in
Masterplan will guide different scales of development to different
offers a number of ‘occupier-ready’ development opportunities,
Wales (forecasts which are influenced by the economic
locations within the site, by identifying appropriate development
including three plateaux for medical and technology uses within
performance of the Wales economy relative to other parts of the
plateaux. In order to facilitate development more suited to the
Rhondda Cynon Taff. In addition there are also substantial
UK). CE’s population forecasts for Wales use the ONS projections
changing employment structure up to 2021, this will involve
redevelopment opportunities in private ownership within the former
for birth and death rates, but use CE’s own estimates of migration
defining areas more suitable for B1 business park development
Sony land holding, most notably the large car park, which
(internal and international, in and out) based on the relative
along the highly visible A48 frontage.
represents a site of 4.5 hectares, which is also wholly within
economic prospects of Wales and the English regions.
Bridgend County Borough and the subject of a separate
Island Farm, Bridgend (SP9(2))
masterplanning exercise.
2.3.97 This approach therefore seeks to take the strengths of
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the detailed methods used to produce the Welsh Government
2.3.89 Island Farm is a prestigious greenfield site in an accessible
2.3.93 Although at the eastern extremity of the County Borough,
projections, such as the detailed analysis of underlying trends in
location along the A48, adjacent to the Bridgend Science Park,
it is closely associated with the existing community at Pencoed,
mortality and birth rates and to augment them with a view of overall
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8km from junctions 35, 36 and 37 of the M4 motorway. Part of the
where future development can provide local as well as County
migration into Wales that is informed by the prospects for the
site comprises of a former Prisoner of War camp. When
Borough wide job opportunities and contributes to a diverse
relative performance of the Welsh economy. It is considered this
developed, new access to the site will be required off the A48.
employment land portfolio. The master plan for the underutilised
makes them more ‘robust’ than purely trend-based projections.
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and ‘brownfield’ opportunity related to the former Sony factory will
2.3.90 In location terms, Island Farm is not specifically linked to
ensure development here complements the existing prestigious
2.3.98 Under the CE projection the population of Bridgend rises
Bridgend’s current focussed area of growth however it forms a
pharmaceutical / bio-tec park in the adjacent Rhondda Cynon
from 132,600 in 2006 to 144,640 in 2021.The projection indicates
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Taf.
that the projected increase in working age population of the County
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Borough will have the opportunity and scope to live and work in
requires the retention of existing community uses and facilities
2.3.101 The Strategic Diagram (Plan 1) outlines the extent of the
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the area. The growth in population and households complements
and seeks to develop new ones, where they are needed;
County Borough and the area covered by the LDP. It illustrates
Plan 2006-2021
its economic prospects. Housing is neither constrained to a level
requires new development to be accompanied by an approp-
the elements of the LDP Strategy, including strategic policy
that could frustrate economic development or promoted in such
riate level of infrastructure.
proposals, the Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas and
a ways as to encourage inward commuting. The underlying
strategically important areas of environmental constraint.
growth is such that the County Borough has the means to become
more independent and less reliant on outside sources of labour,
with scope for reducing levels of out commuting and becoming a
sustainable and more self contained set of communities in
150,000
accordance with the LDP Vision.
145,000
2.3.99 Further information on the Cambridge Econometrics (CE)
140,000
Population Projections for Bridgend and Wales is contained in
Background Paper 2: Population and Housing and the Examining
135,000
ADOPTED
Alternative Demographic and Labour Market Projections Study
PLAN
130,000
(2010).
125,000
LDP Strategy Components and Actions
2006
2011
2016
2021
Year
WRITTEN
2.3.100 The LDP is underpinned by a number of components
STATEMENT
and actions which are integral to the implementation of the Strategy
35,000
and realisation of the LDP Vision and Strategic Objectives. These
30,000
are translated into various land-use policies expanded upon in
the following chapters.
25,000
20,000
The LDP Strategy:-
15,000
requires development to be distributed according to the
10,000
Regeneration-Led Sustainable Development Spatial Strategy;
requires all development to meet Sustainable Place Making
5,000
0-15
16-24
25-34
35-44
45-59
60-64
65+
criteria;
Age
requires all development to meet Strategic Transport Planning
2006
2011
2016
2021
Principles;
requires the protection of sites and buildings of acknowledged
natural, built and historic interest;
Age
0-15
16-24
25-34
35-44
45-59
60-64
65+
TOTAL
Year
safeguards areas of aggregates and coal resources;
seeks to meet the County Borough’s contribution to regional
2006
25,500
14,620
15,500
20,300
26,620
7,700
22,360
132,600
and local waste facilities;
2011
23,840
15,420
16,640
17,560
28,530
8,520
26,530
137,040
requires that the County Borough contributes towards the
2016
24,360
14,530
18,210
16,010
30,040
8,280
29,190
140,620
country’s renewable energy requirements;
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identifies and protects 120 hectares of vacant employment
2021
25,160
14,440
18,710
17,110
28,510
9,260
31,450
144,640
land;
2
directs new retail and leisure development to the town and
Population Projection for Bridgend County Borough
district centres of the County Borough;
encourages high quality sustainable tourism;
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requires 9,690 market (including 1,370 affordable) dwelling
units to be accommodated in the County Borough during the
LDP period 2006 - 2021;
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Strategic Diagram
Upper
Treorchy
Plan 2006-2021
Afan Valley
Upper
Plan 1
Afan Valley
Legend
Caerau
Llynfi Valley
Pyle/Kenfig/Cornelly
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel
Nantyffyllon
Blaengarw
Garw Valley
Bridgend
Afan Valley
Ogmore Valley
Porthcawl
Pontycymmer
ADOPTED
Pencoed
Valleys Gateway
Ogmore Vale
Maesteg
PLAN
Ogmore Valley Evanstown
Cwmfelin
Strategic
Benefits
Regeneration
of Growth
Llangynwyd
Growth Areas
WRITTEN
Tonyrefail
STATEMENT
Pant-yr-awel
Strategic Employment Sites
Llangeinor
Glynogwr
Blackmill
Bettws
Core Road Network
Motorway
Strategic Roads Network
2
Railway
Coytrahen
Existing Railway Stations
Swansea & SW
Kenfig
Wales
Industrial
Bryncethin
Transport Hubs
Estate
Tondu
W
Heol-y-Cyw
A48
Sarn
Strategic Cycling Links
Kenfig Hill
Aberkenfig
W
Regional Waste Management Site
Pyle
J36
3
Cefn Cribbwr
Penyfai
Pencoed
Strategic Linkages
North
W
1
Cornelly
Coity
J37
Town Centres
Llanilid &
W
Pencoed
South Cornelly
Technology Park
5
Special Areas of Conservation (SAC’s)
W
A473
Laleston
Coychurch
1 - Kenfig & Merthyr Mawr
Bridgend
Chapter
2 - Blackmill Woodlands
Cardiff &
3 - Cefn Cribbwr Grasslands
SE Wales
W
2
A4106
Glamorgan Heritage Coast
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI’s)
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1
Cowbridge
Porthcawl
A48
National Nature Reserves
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Producing High Quality
Sustainable Places
3.1
Regeneration - Led Sustainable Development
Distribution Strategy
Strategic Policy SP1
ADOPTED
PLAN
Regeneration-Led Development
Development in the County Borough will be permitted
WRITTEN
where it provides the maximum benefits to regeneration
at a scale that reflects the role and function of
STATEMENT
settlements as set out in the settlement hierarchy.
In particular, development will be focused in the
following areas:
Bridgend Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
Maesteg and Llynfi Valley Strategic Regeneration
Growth Area
Porthcawl Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
The Valleys Gateway Strategic Regeneration Growth
Area
LDP Objectives: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1e
3.1.1
Strategic Policy 1 seeks to ensure that new developments
in Bridgend County Borough are distributed according to the LDP
Spatial Strategy. In particular, the four Strategic Regeneration
Chapter
Growth Areas (SRGAs) at Bridgend, Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley,
Porthcawl and the settlements of the Valleys Gateway will
collectively deliver a significant proportion of the County Borough’s
3
growth up to 2021 in a range of mixed-use developments that will
create high quality sustainable places delivering new homes, work
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places and facilities. These areas can serve the existing and future
residents of the County Borough and are considered to be of such
a scale and focus to be strategic in nature and will have the
potential to provide significant regeneration benefits for the whole
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3.1.2
Focussing new development in the SRGA‘s means that
and residential development is being directed to certain areas to
Development
the collective scale of development is able to deliver ‘more’ in
address the issues and objectives contained in the Plan.
Plan 2006-2021
terms of benefits and improvements, balancing future job creation,
housing provision, infrastructure provision and improvements to
3.1.7
Bridgend continues to be the main area of growth to reflect
services and community facilities to create better places at key
its status as a sub-regional settlement being a focus for
locations and can service other areas that are underperforming,
commercial, service and employment development to meet the
suffering decline or in need of redevelopment or regeneration.
needs of a wide area beyond the County Borough boundaries.
3.1.3
Focussing development in these areas will deliver better
3.1.8
In Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley, employment development,
overall outcomes and a more sustainable pattern of development
as a proportion, is above residential. This situation attempts to
for the County Borough as a whole.
rectify the current imbalance in employment provision in this area
whilst still providing a sustainable and realistic level of growth.
3.1.4
In this respect ‘scale’ matters and is seen as an enabling
factor - not just for the sustainability of the new developments
3.1.9
In the Valleys Gateway, given its central and accessible
ADOPTED
that are proposed in the Plan but also having a beneficial effect
location, the distribution of employment land is higher than the
PLAN
on existing communities.
housing as the LDP Strategy promotes this area as a focus for
future employment to serve the Ogmore and Garw Valleys.
3.1.5
This focussing of development is core to the regeneration-
in this area and is identified as a key site for this purpose in the
led strategy, recognising that a more dispersed approach to
Western Valleys Strategic Regeneration Area.
WRITTEN
3.1.10 In Porthcawl, the imbalance is acknowledged. However it
locating development would dilute future benefits and would not
is likely that the majority of employment in the town will continue
STATEMENT
ensure that critical sites for redevelopment would come forward,
to be provided through planned growth in the commercial, leisure
3.1.12 The strategic employment sites are excluded from the
the delivery of which is essential to meet the Vision and Strategic
and tourism sectors. The strategic employment site at Ty Draw
spatial analysis as it is envisaged that they will provide a level and
Objectives of the Plan.
Farm, North Cornelly and Village Farm Industrial Estate, Pyle will
type of employment which will attract workers from across the
provide B1, B2 and B8 opportunities to serve Porthcawl as a ‘linked
County Borough and further afield in the region.
Spatial Distribution of Growth
settlement’, recognised in the Wales Spatial Plan.
3.1.13 Strategic Policy SP1 recognises that other settlements in
3.1.6
Table 3.1 illustrates the amount and proportion of new
3.1.11 Outside of the SRGAs, the significant employment site
the County Borough will be required to accommodate differing
housing development and vacant employment land allocated in
(with vacant land) of Penllwyngwent Industrial Estate in the
scales of future development and growth in order to maintain
the LDP by area. The table demonstrates how new employment
Ogmore Valley provides a vital local growth source for employment
sustainable communities, in line with their role and function, to
achieve the LDP‘s Vision and Objectives.
Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
Housing Units on
% of Housing
Vacant Employment
% of Vacant
3.1.14 Benefits to regeneration will be maximised by using an
(SRGA)
Allocations (2009)
Allocations
Land (Ha) (2009)
Employment Land
appropriate mix of land uses on sites to achieve economic and
social growth by enabling and ‘readying’ employment land to come
Bridgend
3,324
42
29.13
42
forward by providing vital infrastructure. This process of renewal
will create jobs on what were previously unviable sites, through
Maesteg and Llynfi Valley
532
7
8.64
12
the development of other, viable uses. This approach, combined
with environmental enhancement and protection policies ensures
Porthcawl
1,206
15
0.70
1
that regeneration-led growth is sustainable in nature. Mixed use
Chapter
schemes also enable the delivery of new or upgraded community
Valleys Gateway
1,296
16
16.13
23
facilities, services and infrastructure which benefit both existing
Outside SRGAs
1,536
20
14.99
22
and new communities.
3
TOTAL
7,894
100
69.59
100
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Strategic Employment Sites
38.63
Spatial Distribution of Growth
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3.1.15 Although the SRGAs will be the main focus of planned
Policy PLA1
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development, it is acknowledged that the settlements detailed in
Settlement Hierarchy and Urban Management
Plan 2006-2021
Policy PLA1 will also provide opportunities for development within
their respective settlement boundaries.The identified settlements
Development will be permitted within settlement
will continue to be the location of future planned development, the
boundaries at a scale commensurate with the role and
scale and type of which will reflect their individual role and function.
function of settlements as set out in the hierarchy below:
The settlement hierarchy is based on the conclusions of the
Bridgend County Borough Settlement Role and Function Study
Primary Key Settlement
Bridgend
(2009).
Main Settlement
Maesteg
3.1.16 The Primary Key Settlement of Bridgend and the Main
Porthcawl
Settlements have a strong employment function with an existing
Pencoed
concentration of business and a good variety of retailing and
Pyle/Kenfig Hill/
community services that meet the needs of the settlement and
ADOPTED
North Cornelly
the surrounding area, with Bridgend being the most significant in
PLAN
performing this role. The settlements are comparatively self-
Valley Gateway settlements
of Aberkenfig/Bryncethin/
contained and provide a dominant role in terms of travel to work
Brynmenyn/Sarn/Tondu/
within the County Borough, which can be maintained and
Ynysawdre
developed to meet the needs of the settlement and the
Policy PLA2
WRITTEN
surrounding area. The settlements represent some of the largest
Implementation of Regeneration Strategies
STATEMENT
Local Service Settlement
Bettws
centres within the County Borough in terms of employment,
Blaengarw
population, economically active people and retail and community
Development likely to have an unacceptably detrimental
Caerau
service provision. Bridgend is distinguished as the Primary Key
impact on the implementation of a regeneration strategy/
Nantyffyllon
Settlement on the basis that it accommodates the largest
programme will not be permitted.
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel
proportion of the population and is the focus of employment, retail
Ogmore Vale
and services serving the whole of the County Borough.
Pontrhydycyff
Pontycymmer
3.1.17 The Local Service Settlements are smaller and less
3.1.19 The LDP recognises that the implementation of
significant than the Main Settlements. While their range of services
Small Settlement
Blackmill
regeneration strategies and programmes are an appropriate
is narrower than the main settlements, they act as focal points
Cefn Cribbwr
means of delivering improvement to the social, economic, and
for the surrounding locality for retail and community facility
Coity
environmental fabric of an area. It therefore provides a policy
provision. The settlements are capable of supporting some
Coychurch
framework that seeks to secure that regeneration.
Coytrahen
additional growth, particularly on underutilised or brownfield land.
Cwmfelin
The Small Settlements provide a more limited retail and
3.1.20 The County Borough’s regeneration priorities are central
Ogmore Valley Evanstown
community facility function for their respective residents. Services
to the LDP Strategy which directs development to those areas
Glynogwr
in the Small Settlements are generally confined to those meeting
currently subject to area based regeneration initiatives, strategies
Heol Y Cyw
purely local needs with limited retailing and community facilities.
or programmes and other priority areas where regeneration and
Kenfig
investment is needed. Proposals for development or actions which
Laleston
3.1.18 All settlements in the settlement hierarchy have defined
are contrary to the objectives and aims, or hinder the
Llangynwyd
settlement boundaries. These have been reviewed and amended
Chapter
implementation of a strategy and/or programme will not be
Llangeinor
where appropriate to accurately define the urban area from the
Mawdlam
permitted.
countryside. This provides certainty and direction in terms of
Penyfai
3
where appropriate development will be permitted; encouraging
Pontyrhyl
the re-use of land and buildings and protecting the countryside
Ogmore Valley Pantyrawel
from inappropriate development that may have an adverse effect
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South Cornelly
on its rural character. It also assists in the prevention of the
coalescence of settlements and avoidance of urban sprawl which
enables communities to operate efficiently.
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3.1.21 The Regeneration and Mixed Use Schemes included in
3.2
Design and Sustainable Place Making
Development
PLA3 offer opportunities for comprehensive development within
Plan 2006-2021
Regeneration and Mixed Use Development Schemes
their respective Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas and
Strategic Policy SP2
Settlements. The location and scale of these sites present an
The regeneration of brownfield and under-utilised sites
opportunity for significant new development to take place over
Design and Sustainable Place Making
within defined settlements that provide an appropriate
the plan period to help meet the LDP Vision and Objectives.
mix of land uses will be permitted.
All development should contribute to creating high
3.1.22 The combination of development on these sites will result
The following sites are specifically allocated for
quality, attractive, sustainable places which enhance the
in the provision of comprehensive residential, employment and
regeneration and mixed use schemes:
community in which they are located, whilst having full
commercial development whilst providing new transportation,
regard to the natural, historic and built environment by:
community, education and recreation facilities to serve the
Bridgend Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
respective sites and existing communities. Descriptions of the
1) Complying with all relevant national policy and
PLA3(1) Parc Derwen, Bridgend"> Parc Derwen, Bridgend
sites allocated under Policy PLA3 are contained in Appendix 1
guidance where appropriate;
PLA3(2) North East Brackla Regeneration Area
and their individual land-use components are contained in
2) Having a design of the highest quality possible, whilst
ADOPTED
PLA3(3) Coity Road Sidings, Bridgend
subsequent LDP Policies and on the Proposals Map.
respecting and enhancing local character and
PLAN
distinctiveness and landscape character;
3) Being of an appropriate scale, size and prominence;
Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley Strategic Regeneration
4) Using land efficiently by:
WRITTEN
Growth Area
(i) being of a density which maximises the develop-
STATEMENT
ment potential of the land whilst respecting that
PLA3(5) The former Maesteg Washery, Maesteg
of the surrounding development; and
PLA3(6) Coegnant Reclamation Site, Caerau and Nantyffyllon
(ii) having a preference for development on
previously developed land over greenfield land;
5) Providing for an appropriate mix of land uses;
6) Having good walking, cycling, public transport and
Porthcawl Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
road connections within and outside the site to
PLA3(8) Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Area
ensure efficient access;
7) Minimising opportunities for crime to be generated
or increased;
The Valleys Gateway Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
8) Avoiding or minimising noise, air, soil and water
PLA3(10) Land west of Maesteg Road, Tondu
pollution;
PLA3(11) Former Christie Tyler Site, Brynmenyn
9) Incorporating methods to ensure the site is free from
PLA3(12) Ogmore Comprehensive School, Bryncethin
contamination (including invasive species);
10) Safeguarding and enhancing biodiversity and green
infrastructure;
11) Ensuring equality of access by all;
12) Ensuring that the viability and amenity of neighbour-
Other Areas
ing uses and their users/occupiers will not be
PLA3(16) Land south west of City Road, Bettws
adversely affected;
PLA3(17) Land adjoining Cwm Ogwr Fach, Blackmill
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13) Incorporating appropriate arrangements for the
PLA3(18) Land at Gibbons Way, North Cornelly
disposal of foul sewage, waste and water;
PLA3(19) Former Surgery Site, Coychurch Rd, Pencoed
14) Make a positive contribution towards tackling the
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causes of, and adapting to the impacts of Climate
Change; and
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The implementation of each of the above will be in
15) Appropriately contributing towards local, physical,
accordance with a master plan/development brief and/or
social and community infrastructure which is affected
appropriate planning/highway agreements. These must
by the development.
be agreed with the County Borough Council before
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3.2.1
Strategic Policy 2 introduces 15 Sustainable Place Making
contribution towards strengthening local identity, achieving
3.2.8
Climate change is regarded to be one of the biggest threats
Development
criteria which will be applied to all development proposals across
sustainable communities, encouraging a more sustainable way
facing our planet today. It is predicted that by 2050, Wales will be
Plan 2006-2021
the County Borough. This Policy represents the starting point
of living, and promoting community cohesion and engagement.
warmer by approximately 2.3º C, with 14% more rainfall in winter
for the assessment of all planning applications which are
and 16% less in summer. Sea levels in 2050 are expected to
received by the Local Planning Authority.
3.2.7
The LDP, through the criteria of its Sustainable Place
have risen by 20cm. Climate change is now viewed by the UK
Making Policy also seeks to ensure that the viability and amenity
and Welsh Governments as a fundamental issue which needs to
3.2.2
Policy SP2 demands a high quality of design incorporating
of neighbouring uses and their users/occupiers is not
be addressed.
equality of access in all development proposals. Design and
compromised by new development.
Access Statements will be used within the Development
3.2.9
The planning system, therefore, has an important role to
Control process and should contain information relating to
play in ensuring that measures are taken to reduce the causes of
each of the 15 criteria (where appropriate) to ensure this
climate change, most notably the emission of greenhouse gases,
Policy PLA4
policy is implemented effectively. The statements will be
in new developments. National planning policy already sets out
Climate Change and Peak Oil
monitored to ensure development maintains and enhances both
the requirements for new residential and commercial
local character, and the ‘sense of place’ it creates, and/or sustains
developments to achieve Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3
ADOPTED
All development proposals will be required to make a
within existing communities.
and BREEAM ‘Very Good’ (respectively).
PLAN
positive contribution towards tackling the causes of, and
adapting to the impacts of Climate Change and Peak Oil
3.2.3
Where appropriate, the LDP contains more detailed
3.2.10 However, the need to adapt to future climate changes is
issues. Means of achieving this may include:
policies on some aspects of Policy SP2. In other areas, particularly
also extremely crucial. It is important that the effects of climate
on specific design guidance, the Council has produced
change are considered over the lifetime of a development. A
WRITTEN
1) Having lower carbon energy requirements by reducing
Supplementary Planning Guidance to assist developers in
scheme may have a design life of 75 - 100 years (depending
STATEMENT
energy demand, and promoting energy efficiency;
producing schemes which reflect the local characteristics of the
upon location and usage intensity). Policy PLA4 therefore requires
County Borough, these are outlined in chapter 8 and will be
development proposals to consider their impacts on the climate
2) Utilising local materials and supplies wherever
reviewed and updated for the LDP.
and to demonstrate how it adapts to the effects of climate change
feasible;
as well as allowing surrounding wildlife and habitats to adapt
3.2.4
Place making is an over arching concept which relates to
around it.
3) Encouraging the development of renewable energy
the design and context of a development which ensures that the
generation;
design process, layout structure and form provide a development
3.2.11 Of immediate and paramount concern to many will be the
that is appropriate to the local context and supports a sustainable
increased risk of flooding caused by climate change. The Council
4) Having a location and layout which reflects sustainable
community; creating an environment within which people can
will resist inappropriate development within floodplains where
transport and access principles, thereby reducing the
identify with and use easily; whilst respecting the natural
such development would itself be at risk from flooding or may
overall need to travel;
environment.
cause flooding elsewhere.
5) Having a design, layout and landscaping which:
3.2.5
Underpinning the LDP Strategy is the Council’s desire to
3.2.12 Risk to life is of paramount concern in relation to any
(i) helps wildlife and habitats to adapt to the changing
make sound judgments when assessing all development
development in areas at risk from flooding, but especially for
climate;
proposals, for example, by ensuring that new built development
residential development in tidal (including estuarine) and coastal
(ii) assists cooling of the urban environment, including
is sensitive to its surrounding environment. This is particularly
locations. Therefore, all new development sites proposed in the
the use of passive building techniques where
important: where proposals are located either within, or where
LDP have been assessed by the Council using data supplied by
appropriate;
they would have an impact upon, the setting of environmentally
the Natural Resouces Wales. However, these assessments and
sensitive areas; where they would affect designated heritage
the work undertaken as part of the LDP Strategic Flood
6) Using resources more efficiently, and minimising waste
assets; where the development will be a landmark building by
Consequences Assessment (SFCA) should only be regarded as
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water use and pollution;
virtue of location or scale; or where it will be an incident building
the starting point for more detailed scrutiny of future proposals.
on highly visible gateway sites within urban areas.
More detailed Flood Consequences Assessments (FCAs) will be
7) Avoiding or minimising the risk from flooding and/
3
required on specific sites at the planning application stage.
or adapting to the increased risk of flooding, coastal
3.2.6
In addition, where appropriate, Travel Plans, Transport
erosion and warmer annual mean temperatures; and
Statements or Transport Assessments will also be required as
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part of the planning process. In short, all future development
8) Promoting sustainable building methods and drainage
proposals will be assessed to ensure that they will make a positive
systems where appropriate.
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Transport Planning
3.3.1
Strategic Policy SP3 supports sustainable development
Development
and encourages the establishment of an integrated, safe and
Plan 2006-2021
equitable transport system. The policy therefore introduces 11
Strategic Policy SP3
Strategic Transport Planning Principles which outline how the
LDP will seek to improve opportunities for sustainable travel,
Strategic Transport Planning Principles
contribute positively to social inclusion agendas, and allow better
management of both travel demand and of the transport network.
All development proposals should promote safe,
3.3.2
All development proposals should be designed in a manner
sustainable and healthy forms of transport through good
that secures the safety of all highway users. In this respect all
design, enhanced walking and cycling provision, and
developments will need to: take account of Welsh Government
improved public transport provision.
design criteria; ensure vehicles can enter or leave the highway at
any new access point safely; provide appropriate measures of
Land-use transportation solutions will therefore be
ADOPTED
mitigation to counter any adverse highway effects of new
required to deliver a more effective, efficient and
development and; ensure that the flow of traffic on the highway is
PLAN
accessible transport system according to the following
not affected detrimentally.
principles:
3.3.3
The LDP directs new developments to locations offering
1) Improves public transport links between the Primary
WRITTEN
a choice of transport modes that will support, and contribute
3.2.13 Peak oil is the point in time when the maximum rate of
Key Settlement of Bridgend and the main settlements
STATEMENT
towards the development of an efficient transport network. In
global petroleum extraction is reached, after which the rate of
of the County Borough, and links with Cardiff and
particular this approach will enhance what the Wales Spatial Plan
production declines, thereby restricting supply and raising costs.
Swansea;
defines as the ‘key settlement transport hubs’ of Bridgend and
This will have a direct impact on affordability and a persons ability
2) Develops the roles of Bridgend and Maesteg as
Maesteg.
to travel as well as raising the costs of manufacturing and
'Transport Hubs';
purchasing goods and services. Some projections suggest that
3) Favours development which is located close to
3.3.4
In terms of transportation planning the LDP incorporates
this event has already occurred or will occur during the lifetime of
public transport facilities;
the ‘corridors concept’. This establishes corridors of interest that
the LDP. This concept is based on the observed production rates
4) Reduces congestion, the need to travel, and reliance
encompass land-use and associated accessibility requirements
of global oil reserves, and the combined production rate of known
on the private car;
including all forms of transport in order to aid transport investment
existing oil wells and envisaged new sources. Whilst the
5) Reduces the negative impact of road freight
decisions and land-use planning. Despite this holistic approach
background to peak oil and climate change are different, the land-
transport;
it is the road network which is the predominant mode in terms of
use planning responses to these issues are similar, particularly
6) Improves road safety;
network coverage and flexibility of movement within the transport
in the need to reduce unnecessary travel (of people, goods and
7) Makes better use of the core, strategic and local
corridors. Consequently, it is imperative that the road network is
materials), encourage a ‘modal shift’ in transport and the use of
highway network;
appropriately identified, protected and safeguarded, particularly
alternative sources of energy in developments.
8) Encourages rail freight movement within the County
in relation to the location of developments. In order to achieve
Borough;
this, the LDP has adopted the approach recommended in
3.2.14 The Council has produced Supplementary Planning
9) Provides appropriate standards of car parking;
paragraph 8.6.2 of Planning Policy Wales and followed in the
Guidance (SPG) on how to adapt new developments to the
10) Maximises the potential for sustainable transport
Regional Transport Plan (RTP). The road network is therefore
impacts of climate change in order to ensure their long-term future
infrastructure and services; and
divided into two major categories: the core network and the
and the use of sustainable construction methods (such as using
11) Provides strategic lorry parks at appropriate locations
strategic network. The identification of these categories forms
recycled products and locally produced materials). It is intended
in the County Borough.
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the basis of the corridor approach to transportation planning as
that this SPG will be updated during the LDP period to reflect up-
expressed in the LDP.
to-date evidence and emerging best practice as well as
LDP Objectives: 1f, 1g, 2b, 4b
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incorporating appropriate actions to adapt to peak oil issues.
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3.3.5
The Core Roads Network connects the County Borough
3.3.8
As there is a need to consider all forms of movement,
Development
to adjacent County Boroughs and to regional transport consortium
transportation links and infrastructure along transport routes in
Development west of the railway line, Pencoed
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areas. The following roads constitute the Core Roads Network
the context of the topographic characteristics of the County
in the County Borough:
Borough through which they pass, it is a prerequisite that
movements within the Authority should be considered on a
Development that will generate a net increase in
M4
A48
A473
‘corridor basis’. This method of considering the existing
vehicular traffic movement in Pencoed to the west of the
transportation network and the effects on it of development more
railway line, in the area shown on the proposals map, will
not be permitted.
3.3.6
The Strategic Roads Network connects the major
accurately models the actual situation.
settlements and population centres in the County Borough and
comprises mainly the A-roads (including the Core Roads Network).
3.3.9
The ‘corridor’ approach also allows the management and
The following roads are identified as the Strategic Roads Network:
allocation of the existing road network to be carried out more
effectively; for example, the location of development proposals
3.3.13 In accordance with PLA5 it is considered that the existing
A4063
A4064
A4061
can be assessed, and their demand on transportation and
highway network in Pencoed, which forms part of the Pencoed-
A4229
A4106
A4093
environmental standards, as affected by transportation issues
Pyle Transport Corridor, is severely constrained by the mainline
ADOPTED
A4065
B4181
along the length of the corridor, considered. This is of particular
railway with no prospect of mitigation within the Plan period. In
PLAN
importance when development proposals are assessed in the
recognition of this constraint Policy PLA6 introduces a moratorium
3.3.7
The local highway network connects local areas of
valley corridors, where the quality of the transportation network
on further development which generates a net increase in vehicular
population within the County Borough to the major settlements
varies greatly along its respective corridor and alternative transport
movement to the west of the railway line. For clarity and certainty
and comprises mainly the B road networks and all classified
routes are limited.
the specific area to which Policy PLA6 applies has been
WRITTEN
unnumbered routes within the County Borough these include:
designated on the proposals map.
STATEMENT
3.3.10 The standards to be considered will not only be limited to
B4180
B4281
B4622
traffic capacity, which is determined by the width and alignment
3.3.14 It is considered that any new development which
B4283
B4282
of the carriageway and junctions. Factors such as the degree of
generates a net increase in vehicular movement will exacerbate
priority to be accorded to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport,
congestion either side of the level-crossing and at the complex
frontage activity, conservation area designation, residential areas,
over-bridge junction between the eastern end of the relief road
on-street parking, location of schools and hospitals, noise, air
and Penybont Road. It is recognised that development capacity
Policy PLA5
quality, and risk of accident will also be considered. These factors
to the west of the railway line would not be of sufficient scale to
Development in Transport Corridors
will assist in assessing the maximum capacity and the nature of
generate the required level of developer-funded infrastructure
vehicles compatible with acceptable environmental standards
required to resolve the problem within the Plan period.
The following transport corridors are identified as the
associated with transportation issues.
main routes in the County Borough for the movement of
3.3.15 It should be noted that land is allocated for residential
people and goods:
3.3.11 The corridors will be managed to encourage walking,
development, west of the railway line, under Policy COM2(27)
PLA5(1) M4
cycling and use of public transport especially for journeys to work.
Land South of Hendre Road, however this reflects planning
PLA5(2) Llynfi
It is also recognised that the efficient and reliable movement of
permission which has previously been granted in accordance with
PLA5(3) Garw
freight is vitally important to the economy of the County Borough.
the provisions contained in the adopted Ogwr Borough Local Plan
PLA5(4) Ogmore
As such, development which generates lorry movement will be
and Bridgend UDP. That consent was subject to the construction
PLA5(5) Aberkenfig-Brynmenyn
required to locate in areas which can be effectively accessed so
of an interim relief road link and signalised junctions. However,
PLA5(6) Pyle-Aberkenfig
that the impact of road freight movement on the environment is
those highway works are only sufficient to accommodate
PLA5(7) Pencoed-Pyle
minimised. This is particularly significant to the valleys’ corridors
movements related to that development and cannot therefore be
PLA5(8) Porthcawl-Cornelly
for the reasons previously stated above.
used as a means of progressing any further development west
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of the railway line.
Development which would:
3.3.12 Details of the corridors identified in Policy PLA5 are set
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out in Appendix 2.
a) adversely affect safe and efficient movement in these
corridors; and/or
b) create or exacerbate harm to the environment along
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them; and/or
c) not be capable of mitigation;
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quality network of dedicated walking and cycle routes is an
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essential element in realising the LDP Strategy and will promote
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Transportation Proposals
sustainability, encourage healthier lifestyles and increased
physical activity. To complement these proposals, Safe Routes
The following transportation proposals are allocated and safeguarded from development that would prevent their
to Stations and Safe Routes in Communities schemes will also
implementation:
be given priority.
Walking and Cycling Proposals
Public Transport Interchange Proposals
3.3.18 Where known the proposals are safeguarded and allocated
on the Proposals Map. Plan 2 illustrates the existing and proposed
PLA7(1)* Llynfi Valley Community Route
PLA7(18)* Bridgend transportation interchange
walking and cycle route network within the County Borough and
PLA7(2)* Improved links to the National Cycle Network
PLA7(19)* Maesteg rail/bus interchange
shows how the proposed routes on the Proposals Map fit with
in the Vale of Glamorgan
the current network. Further details can be found in the Council’s
PLA7(3)* Bridgend and Porthcawl
Park and Ride Proposals
Walking and Cycling Strategy.
PLA7(4)* Bridgend and Pencoed
ADOPTED
PLA7(20)* New park and ride facility at Brackla, Bridgend
PLA7(5)* Porthcawl and Pyle
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PLA7(21)* New park and ride facility at Wildmill railway
3.3.19 The specific proposal identified under Policy PLA7(14) is
PLA7(6)* Bryngarw Country Park and Brynmenyn
being brought forward by the Council under the Wales Coastal
station, Bridgend
PLA7(7)* Bridgend and Bridgend Designer Outlet, at J36
Access Improvement Programme (WCAIP) which aims to
of the M4
improve access to the coast for local communities and visitors
PLA7(8) Brynmenyn and Pencoed, via Heol Y Cyw
Park and Share Proposals
WRITTEN
by creating a high quality walking route around the coast of Wales.
PLA7(9) Porthcawl and Rest Bay
STATEMENT
PLA7(22)* New park and share facilities at M4 junction 35
The development of the Path is being funded by the Welsh
PLA7(10) Llangynwyd and Llangeinor
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Government, the European Regional Development Fund and the
PLA7(11) Caerau and Pontyrhyl
Council. Since the programme started in 2007 Bridgend has
PLA7(12) Bridgend Industrial Estate and Wildmill
Highway Proposals
carried out a number of projects along its stretch of coast to
PLA7(13) National Cycle Network 885 to Bridgend
improve paths and links and the identified route will complete the
PLA7(14) Wales Coastal Path
PLA7(23)* Improvements at Ewenny and Broadlands
Coastal Path within Bridgend
roundabouts, A48, Bridgend
Rail and Bus Proposals
PLA7(24)* Road dualling between Waterton and Laleston,
Rail and Bus
A48/A473, Bridgend
PLA7(15)* Improvements to the capacity of the Maesteg-
PLA7(25)* Improvements to A4063 between Sarn and Maesteg
3.3.20 Improving railways and bus infrastructure enhances public
Bridgend railway line
transport services and encourages more residents to rely less
PLA7(16)* Bus corridor improvements in the Blaengarw-
on the car, and helps reduce the number and length of car-borne
Bridgend, Maesteg-Bridgend, and Bridgend-
journeys. The proposed schemes will lead to an improvement in
Cowbridge strategic road corridors
journey times for both car and public transport users particularly
PLA7(17)* New railway station at Brackla, Bridgend
during peak periods and therefore help reduce transport related
environmental impacts.
Those proposals marked with an asterisk* are identified in the Sewta Regional Transport Plan.
3.3.21 PLA7 (15) Maesteg-Bridgend Railway Line capacity
improvements. The Maesteg Railway line is an integral part of
3.3.16 Policy PLA7 safeguards and allocates the strategic
transport corridors in PLA5. Details of these schemes are set
the Llynfi transport corridor. The proposal will increase the
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transportation improvements which will provide opportunities to
out in the RTP.
frequency of trains from one per hour to one every 30 minutes.
reduce congestion, and provide enhanced facilities for walking,
This will include the introduction of a passing loop and may
cycling, and public transport, thus allowing appropriate reallocation
Walking & Cycling
introduce opportunities for additional freight movement.
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of road space to deliver more sustainable travel within the County
Borough. The majority of the proposals have been identified in
3.3.17 In addition to the RTP walking and cycling schemes
3.3.22 PLA7(16) Bus Corridor Improvements in the Blaengarw-
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the Sewta Regional Transport Plan (RTP) and are therefore
(PLA7(1) - PLA7(7)), a number of locally significant schemes have
Bridgend, Maesteg Bridgend, and Bridgend-Cowbridge strategic
Assembly-approved schemes. They all form part of the strategic
been identified (PLA7 (8) - PLA7 (13)). The provision of a high
corridors. These improvements will include bus stop
enhancements which may include new shelters, raised kerbs and
carriageway enhancements encouraging greater use of public
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3.3.23 PLA7(17) New Railway Station, Brackla. The proposed
Development
Brackla railway station will be situated on the main South Wales
Legend
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Railway line from London to Fishguard. It forms part of the Sewta
Completed
initiative to promote seamless rail travel between Maesteg and
Active
Llanharan in neighbouring Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough.
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The station will also provide an integrated facility that will comprise
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
two platforms, a footbridge and cycle access. It also includes a
Proposed
park and ride facility identified in PLA 7(20).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Temporary
Route
Public Transport Interchange
Wales
Coastal Path
3.3.24 PLA7 (18) Bridgend Transportation Interchange. This policy
(Completed)
provides for a multi modal interchange to be developed in Bridgend
Wales
Town Centre which will facilitate quick and easy transfer of
Coastal Path
ADOPTED
passengers between all modes of travel. A physical link between
(Proposed/Active)
PLAN
the bus station and the railway station will be incorporated into
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the scheme which will also include a coach, bus and taxi
[2011] Ordnance Survey [100023405]
interchange at the existing railway station.
WRITTEN
3.3.25 PLA7 (19) Maesteg Rail/Bus Interchange. This scheme
STATEMENT
will provide an upgrade of the bus station and improved linkages
between the bus station and the railway station.
Park & Ride
3.3.26 PLA7(20) and (21) Park and Ride facilities at Brackla and
Wildmill, will provide the opportunity for an effective interchange
between cars and public transport to facilitate a reduction in the
length and number of car-borne journeys especially for the journey
to work. In addition, the Wildmill Park and Ride will provide a bus
turning circle at the existing station which will permit bus and rail
based park and ride operations.
Park & Share
3.3.27 PLA 7 (22) New Park and Share facilities at M4 Junctions
35 and 36. Park-and-share schemes are similar to park-and-ride
sites but they differ in one respect: park-and-share sites are
located adjacent to highways and do not serve as public transport
nodes. Park-and-share schemes therefore provide a vital
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transportation source and widen choice by offering the opportunity,
particularly for car users to pool and share journeys.
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3.3.28 The proposed park-and-share sites at J35 and J36 of the
M4 on the core network will provide an interchange for car to car
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or car to bus transfers for shared journeys. It would reduce traffic
levels on the motorway particularly during the peak period when
Existing and Proposed Walking and Cycling Route Network
motorways and motorway junctions are more likely to suffer severe
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stress. The sites are too small to be shown specifically on the
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Proposals Map and are shown by way of a symbol. However,
PLA8(1) B4281/Heol Simonston Improvement, Bridgend
can be developed fully and comprehensively, the A4063, Maesteg
Development
they are located within existing highway land.
Road, north of the existing traffic signals will need to be re-aligned
Plan 2006-2021
3.3.32 The North East Brackla Regeneration Area (PLA3(2)) will
to allow for an appropriate access to be constructed to serve the
Highway Proposals
increase volumes of traffic along Heol Simonston down to its
development.
junction with the A473 at Coychurch Roundabout. The route is
3.3.29 PLA7(23) Improvements at Ewenny and Broadlands
generally sub-standard in terms of its width, alignment, visibility,
PLA8(4) Access to Parc Afon Ewenni Regeneration Area,
Roundabout, A48, Bridgend CBC and PLA7(24) road dualling
provision of pedestrian facilities and the lay out of junctions, and
Bridgend
between Waterton and Laleston A48/A473, Bridgend. There are
is not suitable to accommodate the traffic generated by the
capacity issues between Waterton roundabout and Laleston.
proposed developments; therefore, it must be improved to enable
3.3.36 Parc Afon Ewenni Regeneration Area (PLA3(4)) requires
These include the junctions and the adjoining links. Therefore
the development to proceed. The works will, where appropriate,
the adoption of a masterplan and land-owner agreement (between
works are proposed as part of the RTP ‘Making Better Use’
include realignment of the carriageways, junction improvements
the major land owners) that would effectively link the various
programme to improve the capacity of the junctions and the
and capacity enhancements, and provision of walking and cycling
elements of the development. This would ensure the
associated links across the corridor. These junctions will be
facilities to eliminate conflict with the additional traffic generated.
implementation of the necessary on-site facilities and highway
upgraded to improve their capacity and efficiency.
infrastructure requirements; to include a new roundabout access
ADOPTED
on the A473 and sustainable and safe walking routes connecting
PLAN
3.3.30 PLA7(25) Improvements to A4063 between Sarn and
the site and the wider urban area.
Maesteg. There are significant constraints along the A4063 which
3.3.33 The M4 Motorway junction 35 at Pencoed is an important
generate capacity and safety issues. Works will be carried out
strategic junction in the County Borough. Funding for the highway
PLA8(5) Access to Island Farm Strategic Employment Site,
WRITTEN
where possible along this route to improve both of these issues.
improvement has been deposited with the Council in respect of
A48, Bridgend
the Llanilid Film Studio site and Pencoed Technology Park and is
STATEMENT
likely to be sought for further development on the Llanilid Opencast
3.3.37 Land at Island Farm, Bridgend is identified as a Strategic
site to cater for any predicted increased traffic levels on the junction
Employment Site (SP9(2) refers), which is based on a number of
and its approaches, arising from that development in Rhondda
requirements, one of them being that it is highly accessible from
Development Led Improvements to the
Cynon Taf. The junction is reaching capacity and will not
the M4 corridor. To provide this effective access, and thereby
Transportation Network
accommodate all of the additional traffic movements generated
conform to the requirements of the highway network, the
by further development without improvement. Therefore land has
development of the site will require a new junction to be constructed
Development led improvements to the transportation
been protected for the future improvement of the motorway
on the A48 at a location which will affect, and have to include
network will be undertaken at the following locations:
roundabout. It is anticipated that the junction’s capacity can be
junction facilities for, Merthyr Mawr Road (North and South of the
improved on a phased basis to accommodate new developments
A48). Therefore, careful consideration must be given to this
PLA8(1) B4281/Heol Simonston Improvement, Bridgend
as they come on stream.
development to ensure that it introduces mitigation to overcome
any adverse effect on the efficiency of the surrounding highway
PLA8(3) Access to land west of Maesteg Road, Tondu
3.3.34 Developer’s whose new developments, or expansion of
network.
PLA8(4) Access to Parc Afon Ewenni Regeneration Area
existing developments, which have an impact on Junction 35 will
PLA8(5) Access to Island Farm Strategic Employment Site
be required to improve the junction’s capacity to a level where it
can accommodate additional traffic movements (generated by
PLA8(6) Access to land east of A4065 Abergarw
PLA8(6) Access to land east of A4065 Abergarw
the development(s)) without detrimental effects being imposed
on either local or strategic traffic movements.
3.3.38 The land to the east of A4065 has been identified as a
future housing site (COM1(33)) Ogmore Comprehensive School.
PLA8(3) Access to land West of Maesteg Road, Tondu
The existing school access road is constrained and not
3.3.31 A number of allocations for development have been made
considered capable of facilitating access to a new residential
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in the LDP which are likely to have a significant impact on the
3.3.35 The land to the west of Maesteg Road (A4063), Tondu
development. Housing on this area should incorporate a new
existing transportation network. Policy PLA8 of the Plan lists the
(PLA3 (10)) has been identified in the LDP for proposed mixed
access of an appropriate standard onto the highway and an
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transportation improvement schemes that should overcome the
use development of employment, residential, and retail uses. The
associated highway improvement. The works should include
anticipated problems for the network as a consequence of the
A4063 highway to the south of the nearby railway bridge is up to
potential realignment of the A4065 carriageway, widening to
new development proposals.
the necessary standard to accommodate the traffic movements
incorporate a harbouring facility, associated roundabout
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related to the proposed development of the site. However, as it
improvement and enhanced pedestrian and cycling facilities
proceeds north from the traffic signals, beneath the railway bridge,
including crossing provision to eliminate conflict with the additional
then bearing sharply eastwards, the highway is sub-standard with
traffic generated.
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3.3.39 Developers and/or landowners of the allocations
3.3.43 Development must cater for existing rights of way by either
3.3.45 A number of existing pedestrian and cycle routes have been
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associated with the above schemes will be required to enter into
protecting the right of way, or providing an equally effective and
implemented through the re-development of disused railway
attractive alternative route. In either case, the right of way affected
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planning obligations/agreements with the Council to ensure that
infrastructure. There are still a number of disused railway lines in
the appropriate highway works and improvements will be provided
by the development must provide a safe and pleasant environment
the County Borough which have potential for transport related
in addition to any other relevant planning requirements. It is
for all pedestrians to encourage its future use. Cycling, like
development and the remaining sections will be assessed in terms
anticipated that these improvements to the transport network will
walking, does not create pollution and is a sustainable mode of
of their suitability for redevelopment as transport routes. Policy
be entirely funded by the developments they are associated with.
transport to be encouraged. Development must also cater for
PLA10 will therefore safeguard all disused railway infrastructure
cycle tracks either by protecting the existing tracks, or by providing
from non-transport development, until an assessment has been
3.3.40 It is also emphasised that the Council will require
an equally effective alternative route, which is safe and pleasant
made of their suitability for future transportation schemes.
appropriate contributions from developers/landowners of sites
to use.
which have a ‘connection’ not only with those highway
improvement schemes listed under Policy PLA8 but also with
3.3.44 The design layout for residential, employment, retail, leisure
Policy PLA11
any other policies, objectives, and aims of the LDP and RTP which
and other developments will be expected to incorporate provision
Parking Standards
it considers to be ‘material’ to the satisfactory development of
for walking and cycling and, where possible, links or access to
ADOPTED
those site(s), providing that the requirements of the ‘legal test’ for
the developing walking and cycling networks.
All development will be required to provide appropriate
PLAN
such a ‘connection(s)’ is (are) met.
levels of parking. This should be in accordance with
adopted parking standards.
Policy PLA10
Policy PLA9
Safeguarding of Disused Railway Infrastructure
WRITTEN
Development affecting Public Rights of Way
STATEMENT
Development which inhibits the potential re-opening of
Development proposals that do not cater for 'public rights
disused or redundant railway infrastructure or their re-
of way' and/or do not protect the existing or proposed
use for alternative transport purposes, will not be
network for public use, will not be permitted.
permitted.
Proposals for alternative routes for a public right of way
should provide a route of similar or improved quality to
that of the existing route.
3.3.41 ‘Public Rights of Way’ as referred to in Policy PLA9 relate
to non-carriageway highways. They include existing and proposed
footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways, byways open to all traffic,
and cycle tracks, all of which are statutory highways.
3.3.42 Footpaths and bridleways were originally a vital means of
getting to work, visiting relatives and friends, and accessing many
other activities. Today, many of these journeys are undertaken
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using a motor car or alternative forms of transport, and these
facilities are more usually seen as a recreational asset. However
within the context of fostering more sustainable development and
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communities it is important that walking and cycling, as means
of travel, is encouraged. Existing public rights of way should,
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therefore, be protected and developed to meet the needs of the
pedestrian and cyclist. The Council will therefore protect public
rights of way to favour walking, cycling and where appropriate
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3.3.46 In accordance with guidance provided in paragraph 8.4.3
3.3.47 All development proposals will be expected by the Council
of PPW 2012, the Council, in association with other local
to have due regard to, and, wherever appropriate, conform with
authorities in Sewta, has adopted regional parking standards that
its up-to-date and/or adopted parking guidelines and standards
endorse maximum levels of parking provision in developments.
over the period of the LDP.
In order to give the regional standards local relevance, the
Council’s Supplementary Planning Guidance on Parking provides
detailed guidance on the way in which Policy PLA11 will be applied
in particular circumstances and areas.
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Environment
4.1
Natural Environment
ADOPTED
Strategic Policy SP4
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Conservation and Enhancement of the
Natural Environment
WRITTEN
Development which will conserve and, wherever
STATEMENT
possible, enhance the natural environment of the County
Borough will be favoured.
Development proposals will not be permitted where they
will have an adverse impact upon:
The integrity of the County Borough's countryside;
The character of its landscape;
Its biodiversity and habitats; and
The quality of its natural resources including water,
air and soil.
Areas having a high and/or unique environmental quality
will be protected and the following strategically
important areas within the County Borough will
specifically be protected from inappropriate
development which directly or indirectly impacts upon
them.
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SP4(1) Natura 2000 Network Sites (including Special
Areas of Conservation (SACs);
SP4(2) Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs);
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SP4(3) Kenfig and Merthyr Mawr National Nature
Reserves (NNRs);
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SP4(4) The Glamorgan Heritage Coast;
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4.1.1
The LDP Strategy acknowledges that the County Borough
importance for nature conservation in the County Borough. SAC
4.1.7
The Glamorgan Heritage Coast covers one of the finest
Development
has a rich and varied biodiversity, in terms of species and habitats,
sites form part of the Natura 2000 network of European designated
stretches of undeveloped coast in England and Wales and its
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which requires continued protection. For development to be
sites. The LDP Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) concludes
landscape is important within the national context. As such, it
sustainable, it needs to be soundly based on good environmental
that future development could potentially have an impact on water
occupies the highest tier of landscapes of importance in the
assessments, and to be well planned and controlled with regard
resources affecting Kenfig and Cefn Cribwr SACs and air quality
County Borough. It merits a very high degree of protection in
to its environmental impact, in order to conserve and enhance
affecting Blackmill Woodlands SAC. Development will therefore
planning policy. Development which is likely to have a detrimental
biodiversity.
not be permitted in the vicinity of these areas where monitoring
impact on the landscape of the area will only be permissible under
by the Council, Natural Resources Wales or Welsh Water
the most exceptional of planning circumstances, and then only if
4.1.2
Wherever possible, the LDP Strategy seeks to enhance
indicates that there would be an over abstraction of water or
it is of such importance to the national interest that the preservation
the biodiversity of the County Borough through native species
decrease in air quality. Assessment will need to take into account
of the undeveloped natural beauty of these areas are outweighed.
landscaping, careful location of development, the creation of green
the effects on water quality and quantity, air quality; and of human
There must also be indisputable evidence that there are no
corridors, and open space management. The various grant
impact and coastal change amongst others.
alternative sites elsewhere which can accommodate the proposal.
regimes and local regeneration initiatives such as Woodland
Management Schemes will also assist in achieving the aim. Only
4.1.5
Development proposals affecting those sites will be
ADOPTED
The Integrity of the Countryside
in exceptional circumstances where it is in the public interest, will
rigorously examined. Development proposals will need to be
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new development be located where it may have an adverse impact
screened to assess their potential impact (directly and indirectly)
on sites designated for their importance for nature conservation.
on SACs and other Natura 2000 network sites. Assessment will
Policy ENV1
Robust mitigation and compensation will be provided wherever
need to take into account the effects on water quality and quantity;
Development in the Countryside
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this situation is unavoidable, in line with considered advice from
air quality; and of human impact and coastal change amongst
statutory and advisory organisations.
others. Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) will be
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Development in the countryside of the County Borough
required by the local planning authority to determine whether a
will be strictly controlled.
4.1.3
Policy SP4 also conserves and wherever possible
proposal is likely to have a significant direct or indirect impact (on
enhances the landscape quality as part of the natural environment
its own or cumulatively with other proposals) on internationally
Development may be acceptable where it is necessary
within the County Borough. A high level of protection is afforded to
important sites, and the comments of NRW as the statutory
for:
all areas identified as having high and/or unique landscape
advisor on nature conservation matters will be material to its
1) Agriculture and/or forestry purposes;
importance, particularly the nationally important Glamorgan
consideration. Legislation provides that where it appears that
2) The winning and working of minerals;
Heritage Coast and the outstanding historic landscapes of Kenfig
development would have an adverse effect upon those sites, the
3) Appropriate rural enterprises where a countryside
and Merthyr Mawr Warren, and other regionally and locally
Council is not able to grant planning consent for such a proposal,
location is necessary for the development;
important areas designated as ‘Special Landscape Areas’ (See
but must either refer it to the Welsh Government, or refuse it.
4) The implementation of an appropriate rural
Policy ENV3) all of which are included in the Proposals Map. Other
enterprise/ farm diversification project;
features in the landscape which contribute to its distinctive local
4.1.6 Development which affects a site of national importance
5) Land reclamation purposes;
character, such as agricultural land quality and Common Land,
for nature conservation, (a Site of Special Scientific Interest or a
6) Transportation and/or utilities infrastructure;
will also be taken into account and afforded the appropriate level
National Nature Reserve), will be subject to special scrutiny to
7) The suitable conversion of, and limited extension to,
of protection. The Landscapes Working for Bridgend County
establish any potential or indirect effects upon those sites. Where
existing structurally sound rural buildings where the
Borough Strategy sets out a clear vision for the landscape and
potential impacts remain unknown, a ‘precautionary approach’
development is modest in scale and clearly sub-
ecological assets of the County Borough. The design principles
will be followed by the Council weighted in favour of the
ordinate to the original structure;
and guidelines in the strategy will be used in the assessment of
preservation of those sites. Full regard will be given to Government
8) The direct replacement of an existing dwelling;
relevant planning applications to ensure the design of the
advice and policies relevant to a site’s status, its intrinsic value,
9) Outdoor recreational and sporting activities; or
development respects its local context.
and its value to the national network of such sites. Where an
10) The provision of Gypsy Traveller accommodation.
overriding need for a proposed development is claimed, the onus
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4.1.4
Policy SP4 seeks specifically to protect statutorily
is firmly placed on any potential developer and/or owner to clearly
Where development is acceptable in principle in the
designated sites of international or national importance. This
demonstrate the case for the site’s development, and why
countryside it should where possible, utilise existing
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policy, together with future development control decisions should
development should not be located elsewhere on a site of less
buildings and previously developed land and/or have an
therefore reflect the relative significance of the site for nature
significance to nature conservation. Sensitive design in
appropriate scale, form and detail for its context.
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conservation, placing particular emphasis on the protection of
conjunction with appropriate planning conditions and/or planning
internationally important sites. SAC designations are shown on
obligations/agreements will be pursued by the local planning
the Proposals Map, and represent the ‘highest tier’ of sites of
authority with a view to overcoming potential adverse impacts on
4.1.8 The countryside, for the purposes of the LDP, is defined as
the environmental resource, and to ensure protection and
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land lying outside of the designated settlement boundaries (defined
enhancement of a site’s nature conservation interest.
by Policy PLA1). A number of site specific proposals in the LDP
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are located outside of these boundaries. Although these allocations
To protect the setting of an urban area(s); and
would reduce the openness between settlements to a point where
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are located in the countryside, there would be a general
To assist in urban regeneration by encouraging the
they would be vulnerable to coalescence. Although the prevention
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presumption in favour of their development for the specific
recyclingof derelict and other urban land.
of coalescence has been the primary purpose of designation,
purposes of their designation, subject to satisfying other policies
consideration of ‘protecting the setting of an urban area’, especially
in the plan.
along highly visible and potentially easily developable road
frontages has also been taken into account as part of the green
4.1.9 The countryside should be protected for its own sake (i.e.
Development in Green Wedges
wedge methodology which is considered in more detail in the
for its beauty, landscape quality, natural resources, and its
Backgound Paper to the LDP.
agricultural, ecological, geological, physiographic, historical,
Development which causes, or contributes to, the
archaeological and recreational value). Development in the
Landscape Character
coalescence of settlements or reduces the openness of
countryside should benefit the rural economy, whilst maintaining
land between settlements will not be permitted.
or enhancing the environment. Therefore new building in the
Policy ENV3
countryside outside defined settlements or areas allocated for
Special Landscape Areas
The following areas of land have been specifically
development in the LDP will be strictly controlled.
designated as Green Wedges:
ADOPTED
Development in Special Landscape Areas (SLAs) will only
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4.1.10 The Council recognises the value which people place on
be permitted where:
the countryside of the County Borough. Because of the increasing
pressures for rural development, a robust planning policy
1) It retains or enhances the character and
framework is essential to reconcile such development with the
distinctiveness of the SLA;
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need to protect the countryside.
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2) The design of the development reflects the building
4.1.11 It is accepted that certain developments may be
ENV2(7) Cwmfelin, Llangynwyd and Pontrhydycyff
traditions of the locality in its form, materials and
appropriate in the countryside, provided that they will encourage
details, and/or assimilates itself into the wider
rural enterprise and bring wider community benefits to the County
landscape; and
Borough or region. Examples are mineral extraction, or
improvements to transportation, or essential utility service
3) The proposed development is accompanied by a
infrastructure, where these developments could not be located in
landscape assessment which takes into account the
neighbouring designated settlements. However these
ENV2(13) Blackmill and Ogmore Valley Pantyrawel
impact of the development and sets out proposals to
developments will still need to meet other policies in the Plan,
ENV2(14) Ogmore Valley Nantymoel and Ogmore Vale
mitigate any adverse effects.
particularly those in relation to nature and environmental protection.
In this respect, the following areas have been designated
4.1.12 Policy ENV1 therefore represents the starting point for the
as Special Landscape Areas:
4.1.14 The Council acknowledges that the rigorous application
assessment of all future development proposals for development
of settlement boundaries as limits to urban built development, as
in ‘the countryside’ of the County Borough. The policy will not be
ENV3(1) Foel y Dyffryn
defined in Policy PLA1, will achieve most of the aims listed above.
set aside lightly, in the interests of maintaining the integrity of the
ENV3(2) Northern Uplands
However, the Council considers that, due to the proximity of some
countryside.
ENV3(3) Western Uplands
neighbouring settlements and/or development pressure, some
ENV3(4) Bryngarw Country Park
areas of countryside are more vulnerable than others in terms of
ENV3(5) Mynydd y Gaer
4.1.13 Protection of the integrity of individual settlements is a well-
coalescence with one another. Therefore, in the LDP the overriding
ENV3(6) Kenfig Burrows
established principle of planning policy which the Council will
purpose of the Green Wedge allocations is for their primary
ENV3(7) Laleston
function, namely to prevent the coalescence of settlements.
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continue to rigorously apply. Policy ENV2 reinforces this by
ENV3(8) Porthcawl Coast
allocating certain areas of the County Borough as ‘Green Wedges’.
ENV3(9) Merthyr Mawr Warren
Advice contained in Planning Policy Wales states that the purpose
4.1.15 ‘Green Wedges’ perform this function by maintaining an
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of a Green Wedge is to:-
open area of countryside between settlements, and thereby afford
The settings of SLAs will be protected with consideration
a higher degree of protection for that land which lies beyond the
of the views from those areas to the settlements of the
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To prevent the coalescence of settlements;
designated settlement boundaries. The areas identified under
County Borough. New development within settlements
Policy ENV2 are between settlement boundaries which are either
To manage urban form through controlled expansion of
should be designed to provide an attractive transition
urban areas;
already close enough where distance alone makes them
between the urban area and the countryside.
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To assist in safeguarding the countryside from
encroachment;
subject to past pressures for inappropriate development, which
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4.1.16 A consistent characterisation and definition of landscapes
Biodiversity and Habitats
4.1.23 All of these sites are addressed in the Council’s adopted
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and sites is now possible throughout South East Wales as the
Local Biodiversity Action Plan
(LBAP), which offers
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Council participated in a consortium of local authorities to progress
Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) to assist in the planning
Policy ENV4
a project using the “Landmap” methodology for landscape
and management of those sites. Those SINCs already included
Local/Regional Nature Conservation Sites
assessment, as recommended by Natural Resources Wales.
in the Council’s LBAP have been validated on a scientific basis
This assessment includes the many facets of the landscape and
prior to their inclusion in that document. Any additional sites to be
provides a clearer context for the landscape designations in
Development within or adjacent to a:
promoted will go through the same process of validation before
development plans.
inclusion in any future review of the LBAP. All existing and proposed
ENV4(1) Local Nature Reserve (LNR);
LNRs and RIGS are shown on the Proposals Map of the LDP;
ENV4(2) Site of Importance for Nature Conservation
however, in the interests of clarity, and in view of their number
4.1.17 In a collaborative exercise in 2007 a consortium of South
East Wales Local Authorities (including Bridgend) commissioned
(SINC); or
and variety in terms of scale, SINCs are excluded from the
consultants to produce criteria for the designation of ‘Special
ENV4(3) Regionally Important Geodiversity Site (RIGS);
Proposals Map. Full details of the latter are already included in
Landscape Areas’. Fundamental to this assessment procedure
the Council’s LBAP as adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance
should be compatible with the nature conservation or
methodology is the use of the LANDMAP data which is split into
and will be revised in conjunction with the LDP which will include
ADOPTED
scientific interest of the area, whilst promoting their
five character areas to critically evaluate the quality of the
a comprehensive review of all SINCs within the County Borough.
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educational role.
landscape across different spatial ‘aspect areas’.
This work will form part of the Green Infrastructure SPG which is
expected to be in place by 2014 and the adoption of which is
Developments which would have an adverse impact on
4.1.18 The Council has since commissioned further work to take
included as an indicator within the LDP monitoring framework.
these sites will not be permitted unless the benefits
forward this methodology to recommend specific boundaries for
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associated with the development can be demonstrated
SLAs in the County Borough. This assessment recommended
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Policy ENV5
to outweigh the harm and/or the harm can be reduced or
that nine areas warranted consideration for inclusion in the LDP.
removed by appropriate mitigation and/or compensation
Green Infrastructure
These ‘candidate SLAs’ are designated in Policy ENV3 and have
measures.
been transposed on to the LDP Proposals Map.
Green infrastructure will be provided through the
protection and enhancement of existing natural assets
4.1.19 Special Landscape Areas are those which are important
and the creation of new multi-functional areas of green
locally within the County Borough in the context of a sub-regional
4.1.20 In order that an holistic approach is taken to nature
space. Green infrastructure corridors will connect
assessment framework. It should be noted that some of these
conservation and/or areas of scientific interest in the County
locations of natural heritage, green space, biodiversity
designations coincide, overlap or are inclusive of other regionally
Borough, Policy ENV4 builds on Strategic Policy SP4 and provides
or other environmental interest. They will be
or nationally important environmental designations that are made
a second tier of protection above that afforded by national policy
safeguarded through:
for landscape reasons and other purposes not related to
which is necessary to protect those sites defined in the LDP as
landscape considerations. Development within these SLAs will
being of regional or local importance.
1) Not permitting development that compromises their
not be favoured unless adequate measures can be taken to reduce
integrity and therefore that of the overall green
any adverse effects and/or visual intrusion posed by the proposals
4.1.21 The regionally and locally important sites identified in Policy
infrastructure framework;
to minimum acceptable levels in planning terms. Likewise, the
ENV4 (which include all designated Local Nature Reserves, Sites
integrity of the SLAs will be maintained by ensuring that
of Importance for Nature Conservation, and identified Regionally
2) Using developer contributions to facilitate improve-
development within urban areas does not materially impact upon
Important Geodiversity Sites) are important to biodiversity and
ments to their quality and robustness;
the wider landscape viewable from within the SLA itself.
the conservation of scientific interest in the County Borough.
3) Investing in appropriate management, enhancement
4.1.22 Where development is considered to outweigh protection
and restoration, and the creation of new resources.
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of these regionally and locally important sites, developers must
demonstrate that every attempt has been made to minimise
impact on the site and/or to provide compensatory or mitigation
4.1.24 Green Infrastructure is a network of multifunctional green
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measures for any loss of the site, its biodiversity or its scientific
spaces, natural features and environmental management
interest. Proposals must also include measures for the longer
systems which help to provide a natural life support system for
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term maintenance of the site (including any habitats) to ensure
people and wildlife. They can provide opportunities for recreation
that they remain sustainable. In respect of biodiversity, the Local
and tourism, public access, education, biodiversity, water
Biodiversity Action Plan will represent a major consideration in
management, the protection and enhancement of the local
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determining the propriety of impact mitigation or replacement of
landscape and mitigation of and adaption to climate change and
any site subject of Policy ENV4.
the effects of Peak Oil. Elements of Green Infrastructure include:-
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4.1.28 Every opportunity must be taken to record important
Policy ENV6
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biodiversity features within a site prior to their displacement and
Nature Conservation
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ongoing management, or in the worst case scenarios, before such
features may be permanently lost. The latter situation will,
Proposals for development or redevelopment will be
however, be avoided wherever possible by the Council requiring
required to:
appropriate mitigation and compensatory measures in order to
secure the future biodiversity of those sites. These measures
1. In the first instance, retain, conserve, restore and
will be secured by means of planning conditions and/or planning
enhance wherever possible existing:
obligations or agreements with developers.
a) Woodland;
b) Trees;
4.1.29 The protection and enhancement of wildlife corridors and
c) Hedgerows;
networks is considered to be essential to secure the longer-term
d) Wetlands;
protection of biodiversity in the County Borough. Development
e) Watercourses;
proposals must therefore take into account, and should not
f)
Ponds;
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adversely affect (but seek to restore and enhance), the integrity
g) Green Lanes/Wildlife Corridors;
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or continuity of existing landscape features, landforms and habitats
h) Geological Features;
of importance to local fauna and flora. The Council will therefore
i)
Other Natural Features or Habitats.
expect potential developers to provide for the necessary ongoing
2. Where this is demonstrated not to be possible,
conservation and management of wildlife corridors in their
WRITTEN
Parks and gardens;
suitable mitigation or compensatory measures will
development proposals, and, as a last resort, provide for the local
STATEMENT
Amenity green space (eg village greens, playing fields);
be required to secure biodiversity including future
replacement of those features which support and provide corridors
Natural and semi-natural urban green spaces (eg grassland,
management programmes.
for wildlife.
woodland, wasteland, open and running water);
3. Avoid or overcome harm to nature conservation assets
Green corridors (eg rivers, road and rail corridors and public
4.1.30 Schedules 5 and 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act
and/or species of wildlife which may be either resident,
rights of way including cycling routes, footpaths and bridal
1981 and Part III of the Conservation (Natural Habitats & etc.)
ways);
in-situ or which can be demonstrated to have
Regulations (1994) (as amended) give special protection to a wide
frequented habitats within the site on a migratory
Other areas (such as allotments, cemeteries and church-
range of animals and plants and introduces penalties for disturbing
yards).
basis.
their habitats. The protection of these species is not confined to
designated areas, but must be taken into account wherever a
4.1.25 This network of land and water supports biodiversity,
planning application may affect those species and their habitats
maintains natural and ecological processes, sustains air and
4.1.27 The Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC)
water resources, ameliorates adverse effects of climate change
Act 2006 places a statutory duty on public bodies to conserve
4.1.31 Woodland, small groups of trees, individual trees and
and contributes to the health and quality of life of people and
biodiversity. It is therefore essential that a balance is achieved
hedgerows are aspects of biodiversity, and, as such, make a
communities.
between the need for development and the need to protect existing
particularly beneficial contribution to the natural and built
habitats and species which contribute to the general biodiversity
environment. Areas of woodland can also be a significant feature
4.1.26 By adopting the green infrastructure approach,
of the County Borough. It is the aim of Policy ENV6 to achieve
in the landscape, providing opportunities for local nature
development schemes may be adapted or designed to provide:
that balance between the location, design, and layout of
conservation, and they may lessen the impact of air pollution, so
improved connectivity through footpaths and cycle routes; space
development or redevelopment, and the need to conserve that
assisting in redressing the process of global warming and climate
for nature that contributes to the local or sub-regional pattern of
site’s biodiversity interest, whilst also taking into account the
change. It is important, therefore, that development or other
connected habitat, and imaginative recreational facilities that give
interests of any adjacent nature conservation resources.
activities which may be detrimental to trees and nature
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educational and physical health benefits to local people. The Green
conservation should be minimised and mitigation / compensation
Infrastructure Approach will therefore be used in the context of
of a scale and value appropriate to the damage or loss provided,
providing new outdoor recreation facilities, as required by Policy
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and for planned management of the County Borough’s woodland
COM11 and the implementation of various recreation proposals
and forestry resources to be encouraged.
for new playing fields, public open space, accessible natural
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greenspace, allotments etc. detailed in Policies COM12, COM13
4.1.32 The implementation of Policy ENV6 is anticipated to be
and COM14. Further guidance on this will be issued in the form
complemented by a dedicated Supplementary Planning Guidance
of a Green Infrastructure Plan as Supplementary Planning
(SPG) which will be produced by the Council in due course.
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Built and Historic Environment
4.2.3
The built heritage comprises the following statutorily-
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Policy ENV7
recorded heritage assets:
Natural Resource Protection and Public Health
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Strategic Policy SP5
1. The very special buildings and structures - the ‘listed buildings’.
Development proposals will only be permitted where it
These are noted for their regional or national importance
can be demonstrated that they would not cause a new, or
Conservation of the Built and Historic Environment
as being of special architectural or historic interest. There are
exacerbate an existing, unacceptable risk of harm to
362 listed buildings in Bridgend County Borough.
health, biodiversity and/or local amenity due to:
Development should conserve, preserve, or enhance
2. The special structures and earthworks that have particular
the built and historic environment of the County Borough
archaeological significance - the ‘ancient monuments’.
1) Air pollution;
and its setting.
3. The noted areas of particular architectural or historic interest
2) Noise pollution;
- the ‘conservation areas’. There are 15 conservation areas in
In particular, development proposals will only be
Bridgend County Borough.
3) Light pollution;
permitted where it can be demonstrated that they will
4) Contamination (including invasive species);
not have a significant adverse impact upon the following
ADOPTED
4.2.4
These components of the built heritage are protected by
heritage assets:
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other Acts of Parliament separate from the Planning Acts.
5) Land instability;
Accordingly, the LDP does not need to include specific policies
SP5(1) Listed Buildings and their settings;
6) Water (including groundwater) pollution;
directly relevant to these matters. BCBC does, however, strongly
SP5(2) Conservation Areas and their settings;
value these heritage assets, and any development proposals
7) Any other identified risk to public health or safety.
SP5(3) Scheduled Ancient Monuments;
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which affect a listed building, an ancient monument, or a
SP5(4) Sites or Areas of Archaeological Significance;
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conservation area, or the settings of any of these, should take full
Development in areas currently subject to the above will
SP5(5) Historic Landscapes, Parks and Gardens or;
account of the relevant but separate legislation and advice. The
need to demonstrate mitigation measures to reduce the
SP5(6) Locally Significant Buildings;
design and access statement accompanying any application for
risk of harm to public health, biodiversity and/or local
planning permission should, where relevant, clearly set out how
amenity to an acceptable level.
LDP Objective: 2a
the development is compatible with the preservation, conservation,
or enhancement of a statutorily noted heritage asset.
4.1.33 Various types of pollution may cause significant damage
to human health, biodiversity, quality of life and residential amenity,
4.2.5
The built heritage also comprises the following:
4.2.1
Care for the Built and Historic Environment is fundamental
as well as having an impact on both the natural and built
to the LDP Strategy and to achieving sustainable development.
environment. Policy ENV7 ensures that developments that would
1. Noted historic parks and gardens. There are five such parks
Development proposals must take account of heritage assets
result in unacceptably high levels of noise, light, water or air
and gardens in Bridgend County Borough which have been
where these are directly or indirectly affected. Development which
pollution are located away from residential areas and other
included on the Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens
directly affects architecturally or historically important buildings,
sensitive uses. The policy will also ensure that development
of Special Historic Interest in Wales, drawn up by Cadw. These
conservation areas, ancient monuments, archaeological sites,
proposals are not located in close proximity to existing sources
parks and gardens have no statutory protection, but they must
historic landscapes, parks and gardens (or their settings) must
of pollution which have not previously been addressed.
be taken into account when development proposals are made
take account of their specific characteristics and ensure that the
that either affect them directly or that affect their setting.
heritage assets are preserved and/or enhanced. Occasionally
4.1.34 Developments and operations involving scrub clearance
2. Heritage buildings and structures which have a particular
the built or natural heritage will be a constraint, the need for
and soil removal off-site can have implications for the spread of
architectural or historic interest in the immediate local context
preservation outweighing the benefit of development. More often
invasive species, some of which, such as Japanese knotweed
while not meeting the strict quality standard for inclusion on
a heritage asset will be an opportunity for the restoration and re-
and Himalayan balsam are subject to Natural Resources Wales'
the statutory list. The County Borough Council is currently
use of historic buildings, for the strengthening of local identity
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licence control measures as part of the Environmental Protection
preparing a schedule of these buildings, which will form the
through respect for local characteristics of design, for the
Act (1990). Advice should, therefore, be sought prior to clearance
basis of a ‘local list’ that will, after public consultation, be adopted
interpretation of hidden heritage assets, or for the enhancement
works as to whether a site is contaminated with invasive species
as supplementary planning guidance.
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of the characteristic natural environment.
and what measures are required to ensure that these species do
3. All the other modest background buildings that contribute to
not spread to neighbouring land or other areas where cleared
local identity, that reflect the continuity of local history, and that
4.2.2
The strategy requires high quality design and carefully-
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material containing invasive species is deposited. Natural
act as a collective memory that binds the community of
sited development that is both in keeping and scale with its
Resouces Wales should be consulted if it is intended to use
Bridgend County Borough together.
location, and which is sensitive to the character of the historic
pesticides/herbicides in or near all aquatic habitats, to include all
4. The history embodied in the unscheduled archaeological
built and natural environment. The various grant schemes
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watercourses, waterbodies and areas of open water and wet
record.
available, and local regeneration initiatives, will assist in achieving
grassland.
this aim.
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4.2.6
These elements of the built heritage have no direct
4.2.12 Policy SP5 requires that development proposals take full
4.2.18 There are special controls on demolition and development
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statutory protection, but are of great significance to the quality of
account of the setting of any listed building in the vicinity and that
within conservation areas, under the provisions of the Planning
the environment and the special identity of Bridgend County
developers demonstrate that the setting will not be harmed. The
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(Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Reference
Borough.
Council intends to produce Supplementary Planning Guidance
should be made to this and to Circular 61/96: Planning and the
(SPG), as part of its Built Heritage Strategy which will expand
Historic Environment -Historic Buildings and Conservation Areas.
Listed Buildings
upon this policy and reflect the local situation, characteristics and
It is also recommended that owners or developers seek early
vernacular of the historic environment in the County Borough to
advice from the County Borough Council prior to making an
4.2.7
Bridgend County Borough Council considers that listed
assist developers for the implementation of this policy.
application for demolition or development within a conservation
buildings and their settings play a significant role in the townscape
area.
and landscape of the County Borough. It therefore attaches
Locally Significant Buildings
importance to their conservation.
4.2.13 Many buildings and structures that do not reach that very
Policy ENV8
4.2.8
Once a building is listed (or is subject to a Building
special standard which merits inclusion on the statutory list are
Heritage Assets and Regeneration
Preservation Notice) no work to the interior or exterior of the
nevertheless of value to the identity of the County Borough for
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building, or to buildings within its curtilage, that would affect the
their design, materials, social and historical associations and/or
Development which respects and utilises heritage assets
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special architectural or historic interest of the building can be
contribution to the local scene. An inventory of such buildings -
and which preserve, conserve, or enhance the local
undertaken without Listed Building Consent. This can include work
the ‘Local List’, is currently being prepared as part of the Built
distinctiveness of the County Borough will be permitted.
that would not require planning permission under the provisions
Heritage Strategy. The inventory, which will include details of the
of the Planning Acts.
interest of each building, will, after public consultation, be adopted
Development which would materially harm heritage assets
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as Supplementary Planning Guidance.
and features will not be permitted.
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4.2.9
Listed building control is subject to the provisions of the
Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Advice
4.2.14 While inclusion on the local list will not bring any additional
is set out in Circular 61/96. There is no statutory requirement to
statutory protection to the buildings, it is the intention of policy
have regard to the provisions of the development plan when
SP5 to ensure that full consideration is given to the conservation
4.2.19 Bridgend County Borough Council values its built heritage.
considering an application for listed building consent. It is strongly
and continued use of such buildings, as part of the protection and
The built heritage is at the heart of local identity. The Council sees
recommended, however, that owners or developers seek early
enhancement of the special identity of Bridgend County Borough.
heritage assets as vital elements of the regeneration of the County
advice from the County Borough Council prior to making an
Borough. Heritage-led regeneration maintains and strengthens
application for listed building consent.
Conservation Areas
the unique local identity that underlies the memorability and
attractiveness of the Borough to inward investment. The built
4.2.10 Where policy SP5 is particularly relevant, however, is in
4.2.15 The fifteen conservation areas designated to date are
heritage offers guidelines for new development that strengthens
the case of development that affects the setting of a listed building.
identified on the LDP Proposals Map. Bridgend County Borough
the character of Bridgend County Borough.
Listed building consent is not required if the development only
Council will be preparing a conservation area character appraisal
affects the setting, but considerable damage can be done to the
for each conservation area as part of the Built Heritage Strategy.
4.2.20 Restoration and re-use is also a basic principle of
architectural or historic interest of the listed building if the
developing sustainably. Standing buildings represent an
development is insensitive in design, scale or positioning.
4.2.16 Each of these appraisals will be prepared in draft, and
investment of material and energy that should not be lightly cast
following public consultation and any necessary amendment, will
aside. Bridgend County Borough Council is preparing a Built
4.2.11 The setting of a listed building is often an essential feature
provide a clear and agreed definition of those elements which
Heritage Strategy with the objective of collating information about
of its character. The setting may be limited to the immediate
contribute to the special character or historic interest of the area.
the heritage assets of the County Borough and setting out an
surroundings, but it can extend for a considerable distance. A
An appraisal also facilitates the development of a robust policy
action plan for their conservation.
proposed development might affect the gardens or parkland of a
framework for the future management and enhancement of the
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major house, or the street setting of an urban building that forms
conservation area, against which planning applications will be
4.2.21 New developments within historic areas should be
a important visual element of that street. A high building may
considered.
designed in such a way as to preserve or enhance their special
adversely affect views of a listed building even though it is far
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character. By retaining characteristic elements of their layout, for
from that building.
4.2.17 Both policy SP5 and the forthcoming conservation area
example, visually and architecturally important spaces can be
character appraisals will not inhibit necessary adaptation and
protected or created, thereby making a positive contribution to
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change in the designated and future conservation areas. It is
the appeal of the area. Rundown historic areas or buildings can
essential, however, that future development does not destroy or
be regenerated by environmental improvement schemes.
devalue their character and appearance.
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4.3
Minerals
acknowledges the fact that minerals can only be worked where
Development
they occur. Hence, administrative boundaries should not be seen
Plan 2006-2021
as a barrier to the objective of providing a sustainable supply of
Strategic Policy SP6
resources close to markets.
Minerals
4.3.2
Minerals Planning Policy Wales (MPPW), Mineral Technical
Advice Notes 1 and 2, and the Regional Technical Statement (RTS)
for Aggregates, set out guidance/advice on how development plans
A contribution to the national, regional and local demand
should address mineral issues. They support a strong and
for a continuous supply of minerals, in a sustainable
sustainable approach to mineral planning, while ensuring valuable
manner, will be achieved by:
finite resources are safeguarded for possible future extraction.
In terms of the supply of aggregates the maximum use of
1) Maintaining a minimum 10 year supply of aggregates
secondary and recycled aggregates from commercial and
throughout the plan period;
demolition sources in preference to primary aggregates is
ADOPTED
2) Safeguarding identified areas of high quality finite
promoted. Strategic Policy 6 therefore supports these national
resources of coal, sand and gravel, limestone and
PLAN
and regional policy requirements.
sandstone;
3) Promoting the efficient usage of aggregates,
4.3.3
MTAN2: Coal - seeks to balance the needs of the
promoting the use of commercial and demolition
environment with those of the economy and requires Mineral
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waste and secondary aggregates, and maximising the
4.2.22 Sustaining the historic environment is not just about
Planning Authorities to direct the coal industry to those areas where
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use of these alternative materials before the use of
preserving the past, but is also concerned with the present, and
extraction would be most appropriate. In terms of coal, the LDP
virgin aggregate;
the future. Conservation of the historic and built heritage is not
Strategy safeguards primary and secondary coal resources in
4) Ensuring that mineral development will not negatively
about static preservation, but is rather a part of a longer-term
Bridgend County Borough. The majority of the band of ‘primary’
impact on amenity and the environment;
process which extends well beyond the lifespan of the LDP. Policy
resources of coal, running from Pencoed to Pyle has been worked
5) Mitigate against the conflict between sensitive land
ENV8 recognises that a key element in that process is the need
out, but significant areas of ‘secondary’ coal resources still exist,
uses, and mineral operations by defining buffer and
to recognise ‘local distinctiveness’ in the historic environment as
primarily in the north of the County Borough, which need to be
exclusion zones around mineral sites and relevant
a balance to the widespread emphasis on a few select sites of
safeguarded. Safeguarding areas for potential sources of sand
settlement boundaries respectively.
national importance. It also recognises the important role of
and gravel are identified on the Proposals Map. Their specific
Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings in delivering good quality
locations are sourced from MTAN1 and more recent data from
LDP Objective: 2d
regeneration of our local communities whilst still cherishing their
the British Geological Survey (BGS). Strategic Policy 6 also
historical significance.
protects these areas from permanent development which could
sterilise this valuable future resource. Similarly, the Policy also
4.3.1
In terms of maintaining a minimum 10 year supply of
safeguards areas of limestone and sandstone, and these are also
aggregates throughout the Plan period, and contributing to
identified on the Proposals Map.
satisfying national, regional and local demand, the limestone
quarries within the County Borough contribute approximately 8%
of the South Wales region’s total crushed rock sales for the
aggregates market. In 2009, the aggregate reserves figure was
estimated at about 40 years after allowing for the likely sales of
high purity limestone for non-aggregate use, such as sinter flux
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in steel making industry (Port Talbot steelworks). An increase in
demand for the latter material could reduce the available aggregate
reserve. This figure is sufficient to satisfy the region's requirements
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in accordance with the Regional Technical Statement (see
Background Paper : Minerals) and where there are identified
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shortfalls in reserves in neighbouring authorities any 'excess' of
reserves in Bridgend could be utilised to address such a
shortfall.This collaborative working between authorities is
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promoted by the Regional Technical Statement (RTS) and
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Policy ENV9
Policy ENV10
Policy ENV11
Development
Development in Mineral Safeguarding Areas
Development within Mineral Buffer Zones
Mineral Development
Plan 2006-2021
Proposed development within buffer zones will need to
All mineral related developments, including underground
Development proposals within mineral safeguarding
demonstrate that:
gas extraction will be permitted only where all of the
areas, either permanent or temporary, will need to
following criteria are satisfied:
demonstrate that:
1) The mineral resource will not be sterilised; and
1) Pollution of ground and surface waterbodies is
1) If permanent development, the mineral can be
avoided.
extracted prior to the development, and/or the mineral
2) The proposals will not be adversely affected to an
is present in such limited quantity or quality to make
unacceptable degree by mineral operations.
2) Measures will be taken to reduce, and where possible
extraction of no or little value as a finite resource;
avoid, damage or disturbance to the environment to
and
4.3.6
Mineral Buffer zones are shown on the Proposals Map
acceptable levels with specific reference to:
around all quarries and mineral operations, including dormant sites.
2) In the case of residential development, the scale and
The purpose of buffer zones is to protect both mineral reserves
ADOPTED
a) The impact on the landscape of the area;
location of the development e.g. limited infill/house
(resources with planning permission) and mineral resources from
PLAN
b) The effect on nature conservation and wildlife
extensions, would have no significant impact on the
development which may sterilise them, but also to ensure the
interests of the site and adjoining land;
possible working of the resource; and
environmental effects of quarrying/mining do not adversely affect
c) The effect on agricultural interests particularly on
sensitive development such as housing. Consequently,
high quality agricultural land;
3) In the case of temporary development, it can be
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d) The effect on sites of archaeological importance;
implemented and the site restored within the timescale
development within settlement boundaries would normally be
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e) The impact on the stability of adjoining land; and
the mineral is likely to be required.
permitted. For the purposes of the LDP, mineral buffer zones
f) The potential for mine gas emissions.
have only been identified on the Proposals Map around sites with
‘Mineral Reserves’.
4.3.4
As set out in MTAN1, MTAN2 and MPPW, the safeguarding
3) Measures will be taken to reduce damage or
of finite minerals resources is a means of preserving natural
disturbance to neighbouring land uses to
4.3.7
In accordance with MTAN(1) and Coal MTAN(2), the buffer
acceptable levels including:
resources for future generations. This does not infer these will
zones have been defined by a 200 metre (for limestone/sandstone
ever be worked and in most cases only very limited use will be
quarries) and 500 metre zone (for active coal extraction operations)
a) The effects of excessive noise, dust or vibration
made of them. It is also important to remember safeguarding also
respectively. This difference reflects the difference in the intrusive
does not confer any permission/ allocation for extraction/
arising from the methods of working set out in
nature of the developments on amenity and the environment.
exploitation.
a health impact assessment; and
These issues have been further amplified in the Mineral
b) The impact of traffic generated to and from the site.
Background Paper.
4.3.5
In most instances, development may proceed within
4) Proposals for the duration and phasing of operations,
safeguarding areas as long as developers demonstrate the
4.3.8
Certain land uses such as office, industrial and
resource in question is either of poor quality/quantity and would
restoration, beneficial after-use and aftercare are
commercial uses may be permissible within buffer zones as they
not be economical to exploit, or the nature of the development in
acceptable and priority should be given to a nature
are less sensitive to any adverse effects such as blasting. Other
conservation end use.
question would not prejudice exploitation of the resource. Such
such uses as schools, and health premises would be less tolerant
consideration will normally be made at the planning application
4.3.9
This policy seeks to list all of the environmental factors against
and generally would not be permitted.
stage and should form part of any submission for approval.
which applications for mineral development, including coal, are
assessed. Policy ENV11 will be used to assess proposals for new
development, extensions, and mineral review applications. Given
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the variety and diverse nature of such applications, however, other
factors such as the need for planning agreements/obligations in
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accordance with Policy SP14 may also need to be considered for
major development.
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4.3.10 Because of their scale, some mineral sites provide an ideal
opportunity for habitat creation to help meet objectives in the Local
Biodiversity Action Plan and the proposed Green Infrastructure Plan. In
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order to sustain such new habitat, it will normally be necessary to secure
funding from the developer to ensure the long term integrity of the site.
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4.4
Unstable Land
Development
Plan 2006-2021
4.3.11 It is possible that the extraction of underground gases
Policy ENV13
as a source of energy can take place where any environ-
Unstable Land
mental impacts are mitigated against by appropriate safe
guarding and monitoring measures. The impacts are entirely
Where proposals affect land which has known instability/
different from those arising from opencast or deep coal
landslip issues, any planning application must be
mining operations.
accompanied by a stability report which:
4.3.12 The location and siting of sites need to be carefully
1) Identifies and assesses the risk of instability in a
chosen. This involves a sieving process which identifies all
report produced by a qualified professional in an
relevant designations from the LDP and consultation with
appropriate discipline;
relevant stakeholders. The process is designed to locate the
ADOPTED
proposed site in the most appropriate location taking into
2) Identifies the measures required to mitigate against
account all relevant designations and sensitive areas.
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any identified risk(s);
4.3.13 Policy ENV11 provides policy guidance on mineral
3) Stipulates routine monitoring and assessment of any
extraction which would relate to such proposals. In addition,
future works required; and
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proposals for underground gas extraction will be assessed
4.3.15 Coal MTAN (2) requires all authorities to define where coal
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against Policy SP2: Sustainable Place Making, as well as other
4) Assesses the need for formal environmental assess-
related development would be unacceptable and identify these
policies from the Environment chapter, to ensure that they do
ment for any identified stabilisation works.
areas on the Proposals Map. In order to achieve this the policy
not adversely affect environmental designations or amenity.
identifies those areas which have an international/national nature
conservation designation where no coal extraction would be
4.3.14 Mineral gas is a finite resource and it is not considered
permitted. The coal resource area is defined by the BGS coal
to be a source of renewable energy and therefore not truly
4.4.1
Unstable land can be the result of a variety of natural or
resource plan.
sustainable. Nonetheless, its benefits and efficiency as a
man-made/actions. These can include natural landslips; swallow
source of energy when compared to other fossil fuels and the
holes caused by the passage of water in certain types of rock;
4.3.16 Policy ENV12 makes it clear where coal extraction would
ability to combine such operations with carbon capture are still
past under-ground mining activities (either from opencasting or
be unacceptable (unless for deemed exceptions prescribed in
being developed and evaluated. This may prove useful in
deep mine operations); ground compression from landfill
ENV12(i) above) in principle but recognises that coal extraction
reducing levels of CO2 and hence reduce climate change in
operations; extreme climatic conditions (such as prolonged
may be acceptable in the remaining coal safeguarding area
the future to some degree. All underground gas extraction
freezing or flooding); or building on strata which contains clay.
subject to the specified criteria in Policies ENV 11 and 12 being
proposals will be considered against policy ENV11 and
met.
determined on a case by case basis.
4.4.2
The Council holds a database on landslip areas but this is
not definitive. Whilst most natural landslip areas lie to the north of
4.3.17 The coal safeguarding area shown on the Proposals Map
the M4, other unstable land features such as swallow holes occur
defines areas of shallow coal resources which may in theory be
Policy ENV12
in some carboniferous limestone areas in the south of the
worked at some point in time. Within this area, areas of high
Coal Extraction Operations
Borough. It is not possible, however, to define the precise area
environmental designation (SAC’s and SSSI’s) would normally
where these may occur as they are a natural and progressive/
be precluded from coal extraction. In all other areas of the defined
Coal extraction operations within 500 metres of a settlement
evolving features. Any developers considering carrying out built
coal safeguarding area, proposals may be deemed acceptable
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boundary will be considered unacceptable in principle unless
development, including drainage systems such as soakaways,
provided they satisfy the relevant criteria of no demonstrable harm
they are deemed as exceptions as outlined in paragraph 49
should therefore contact a qualified engineer to discuss any
to amenity and the environment; there are clear and convincing
of Minerals Technical Advice Note (TAN) 2: Coal.
constraints to development before any proposals reach the
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community benefits; and it would be in the public interest to allow
planning application stage.
development to proceed.
Elsewhere proposals for coal extraction will need to satisfy
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the mineral development criteria of Policy ENV11. Where this
4.4.3
It is important to note that the onus is on the developer to
cannot be achieved any adverse effects resulting from coal
rectify any ground stability issues to ensure the safety of property
extraction operations will need to demonstrate local or
and the general public.
community benefits which clearly outweigh the disbenefits.
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4.5
Waste Management
acknowledged they are required to provide society with the
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necessary waste framework to deliver national/regional waste
Plan 2006-2021
targets and reduce landfill.
Waste Management
Policy ENV14
Inert Waste
Provision will be made for new waste treatment facilities
to meet the regionally identified need to treat up to
Proposals for the deposition of locally generated inert
228,000 tonnes of waste per annum. In this respect the
waste on sites in the countryside will only be permitted
following sites will be favoured:
where it is necessary for the facilitation of acceptable
development as defined in Policy ENV1 and where all of
SP7(1) Land at Heol-y-Splott, South Cornelly
the following criteria are satisfied:
SP7(2) Brynmenyn Industrial Estate, Brynmenyn
ADOPTED
SP7(3) Village Farm Industrial Estate, Pyle
1) The waste satisfies the definition of inert waste as
PLAN
SP7(4) Brackla/Litchard Industrial Estate, Bridgend
defined by current legislation;
SP7(5) Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend
depending on the volume of waste and availability of sites needed
to meet the Council’s requirements. At present, there is no landfill
2) The nature of the waste is such that it cannot be re-
capacity within the County Borough now that the Tythegston landfill
used or recycled other than for basic fill use;
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allocated for employment purposes as defined by Policy
has reached full capacity.
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REG1.
3) The proposed final landform is compatible with the
4.5.4
The Regional Waste Plan (RWP) requires individual
existing surrounding ground levels;
Other appropriate sites on land allocated for B2
authorities to designate sites suitable for the provision of waste
employment uses to meet projected local and regional
facilities which may serve a regional rather than just a local need.
4) The natural drainage of the site or adjoining land
needs/capacity will be permitted provided they meet the
The specified sites represent a cross-section which by virtue of
would not be impeded;
requirements of Policy ENV16.
their location and capacity for larger developments are considered
suitable for allocation. All of the sites identified in SP7 are located
5) Arrangements can be made to prevent the pollution
LDP Objective: 2d
in relative proximity to future receptors as part of the wider urban
of surface or underground water;
fabric should future waste treatment facilities combine with energy
generation initiatives. Some of the sites are constrained in part
6) The landform is landscaped in an appropriate manner
4.5.1
The Regional Waste Plan (1st Review) identifies a required
by the risk of flooding but still contain sufficient land outside of the
unless compacted areas are required for built
indicative capacity for Bridgend County Borough to be between
floodplain to offer a variety of sites and buildings as future
development.
185,000 and 228,000 tonnes, equating to between 3 and 4 new
development options.
in-building sites on between 7.7 -11.9 hectares.
4.5.5
Of the sites identified, land at Heol-y-Splott, South Cornelly
4.5.2
The South West Regional Waste Plan requires each
(SP7(1)),is considered to be the most suitable site to meet the
4.5.7
A significant number of proposals for the tipping of inert
constituent authority to identify sites/areas which are considered
need for a regional facility if required, due to its proximity to the
waste (soils, bricks, concrete, stone etc) are received on land
appropriate for the location of waste processing facilities. Those
M4 corridor and the strategic road network.
which forms part of farms for the purposes of land reclamation
industrial estates listed in Policy SP7 are designated for B1, B2
and/or to facilitate a base for built-development. In many cases,
and B8 uses as defined by Policy REG1 and have been identified
4.5.6
As acknowledged in the RWP 1st Review, the majority of
the proposals include material which can be segregated and
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as being acceptable in principle to accommodate new waste
waste processing facilities can be accommodated on
recycled and used for beneficial use rather than a basic fill material.
processing facilities. Such facilities may serve both local and sub-
employment/industrial estates. Some operations, however, may
In order to retain proper control over such activities and reduce
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regional/regional needs. This provides for a degree of over-
generate effects which require they are divorced from settlements
adverse visual as well as other impacts on the countryside, the
provision, but some certainty to waste facility developers where
to avoid problems with emissions, but these will still need to be
policy seeks to set out a sustainable approach to the proper control
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there are opportunities to locate in the future.
compatible with landscape and other material considerations such
of such activities to ensure the protection of the countryside and
as access constraints and traffic movements. Rural areas are
the re-use of waste materials other than for tipping. Such use of
4.5.3
The Regional Waste Plan identifies preferred areas of
by their very nature quiet areas with sensitive character including
material reduces the demand for primary aggregate and makes
search for in-building and landfill waste facilities. The latter may
narrow roads. Such development therefore needs to satisfy strict
the best use of limited resources.
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have to be the subject of joint venture or partnership approaches
controls to protect the countryside. Nevertheless it is
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Proposals for the treatment, processing, distribution and
4.6
Energy Generation, Efficiency and Conservation
Development
Policy ENV15
storage of commercial/industrial waste facilities will normally be
Waste Management in New Development
Plan 2006-2021
permitted on existing employment sites with permission for B2
Strategic Policy SP8
industrial uses, provided any environmental effects are capable
All proposals for new built development should include
of being controlled to an acceptable level. Some waste operations
Renewable Energy
provision for the proper design, location, storage and
such as windrow composting and anaerobic digestion may,
management of waste generated by the development both
however, need to be located outside of settlement boundaries
Development proposals which contribute to meeting
during construction and operation of the site.
where emissions such as bioaerosols will not harm the public.
national renewable energy and energy efficiency targets
Each application will therefore need to be determined on its merits
will be permitted where it can be demonstrated that there
in accordance with normal development control criteria and other
will be no significant adverse impacts on the
4.5.8
The Council propose to issue an SPG on the design/
relevant countryside policies; guided by the areas of search maps
management of waste facilities to compliment the LDP, which
environment and local communities.
produced as part of the Regional Waste Plan evidence base.
will set out the need for an integrated approach to providing waste
LDP Objective: 2e
facilities for all built development. Such provision covers
4.5.10 Commercial and industrial waste comprises approximately
ADOPTED
residential, industrial, commercial, retail and other development.
60% of the total waste generated in any given area. Such waste
PLAN
Early consideration of waste management needs for flats, terraced
takes a number of different forms such as business food waste,
4.6.1
The LDP will ensure that the County Borough’s energy
housing etc such as bin/bag enclosures, design layouts for easy
green horticultural waste, plastics, wood, glass, paper, metal and
requirements are fully satisfied whilst having the minimum impact
waste handling, segregated stores and path gradients is essential
construction and demolition waste such as soil, bricks, concrete
on the environment and local communities. However, the LDP
to ensure planning for waste is not an afterthought. Larger sites
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and stone etc.
also acknowledges that the County Borough has a role to play in
may be required to produce a site environment management plan
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meeting renewable energy generation targets contained in the
which would state how waste arising, and other environmental
4.5.11 The number of facilities to deal with the recycling of such
UK and Welsh energy strategies and policies.
control measures will reduce the impact of construction.
waste has grown dramatically in recent years as a result of national
and regional targets to reduce disposal to landfill. This trend is
4.6.2
Developments for renewable energy generation (as well
Policy ENV16
likely to continue throughout the plan period and as most waste
as micro-renewables), including biomass facilities and wind farms
Commercial and Industrial Waste
processing has elements of B1/B2/B8 use, capacity on existing
will therefore be encouraged in principle. However, the location of
industrial estates has been assessed to accommodate demand
development will need to be balanced against its impact on the
for such facilities in line with TAN 21 and the Regional Waste
environment (including the landscape) and nearby communities.
Proposals for the treatment, processing and distribution
of commercial and industrial waste such as:
Plan. Hence, such facilities are encouraged to locate on existing
sites which generally have suitable infrastructure to support
4.6.3
In order to reduce the overall need to generate electricity,
facilities of this nature. This also enables, where appropriate, the
energy conservation and efficiency measures will be encouraged
i)
Materials Recycling Facilities (MRF);
sharing of energy produced from waste management processes
in all new developments.
ii)
Mechanical Biological Treatment facilities (MBT);
to adjoining industrial users or to appropriate receptors within the
iii)
In-vessel/anaerobic digestion composting facilities,
wider urban area.
will be directed to sites outlined in Policy SP7.
Other waste management facilities will be permitted at
appropriate locations primarily within allocated
employment sites with specified B2 employment use class
allocations provided they meet all of the following criteria:
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1) There is no unacceptable impact on the amenity of
local residents or adjoining industrial users through
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noise, dust, vibration, smells or vermin;
2) Arrangements can be made to prevent the pollution
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of surface or underground water and air;
3) The traffic generated can be accommodated safely on
the existing highway network; and
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4) A programme of site management is agreed for the
duration of the development.
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4.6.5
In order for development proposals to set out how they
Policy ENV18
Development
will make a contribution towards providing increased levels of
Renewable Energy Developments
Plan 2006-2021
energy generation from renewable and low/zero carbon
resources, energy statements should be prepared for all major
Proposals for renewable energy developments will be
Renewable Energy and Low/Zero Carbon Technology
development proposals (defined in Policy ENV17). The Council
permitted provided that:
will therefore expect all major development proposals to examine
the potential for renewable and low/zero carbon technologies on-
The Council will encourage major development proposals
1) In the case of wind farm developments of 25MW or
site and, where appropriate, the sharing of that energy with the
to incorporate schemes which generate energy from
more, the preference will be for them to be located
wider community.
renewable and low/zero carbon technologies. These
within the boundary of the refined Strategic Search
technologies include onshore wind, landfill gas, energy
Area;
4.6.6
To this end, the Council will take a proactive, corporate
crops, energy from waste, anaerobic digestion, sewage
role in not only seeking to make its own buildings more energy
gas, hydropower, biomass, combined heat and power and
2) The availability of identified mineral resources or
efficient and generators of renewable energy generation, but will
buildings with integrated renewable sources.
reserves will not be sterilised;
produce an Energy Opportunities Plan (EOP) as SPG to the LDP.
ADOPTED
The EOP will assist the development industry by spatially
In achieving this, all development proposals of 10 or more
3) Appropriate monitoring and investigation can
PLAN
identifying possible sources of renewable energy including suitable
residential dwellings or with a total floorspace of 1,000
demonstrate that the development will not have any
areas for smaller scale wind, hydropower generation and district
sq metres or more should, where viable, be able to
significant impacts on nature conservation;
heating networks. Such networks utilise a single source of energy
connect to district supply networks of heat and energy.
to provide heating to a number of different buildings and can help
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In addition, energy assessments should be submitted with
4) Appropriate arrangements have been made for the
to minimise carbon emissions and energy costs. The Council
STATEMENT
applications to investigate incorporating on-site zero and
preservation and/or recording of features of local
will expect major developments to be designed to enable
low carbon equipment or connecting to existing sources
archaeological, architectural or historic interest;
connection to such networks where they exist or are proposed,
of renewable energy. Such investigations should also
where viable.
examine the potential for heat and electricity generated
5)
They can be safely accessed to permit regular
by the development to power/fuel nearby receptive
maintenance without detriment to the environment
buildings.
or the public rights of way network;
The Council's Energy Opportunities Plan will inform
6)
They will not detrimentally affect local amenity by
consideration of these issues.
reason of noise emission, visual dominance, shadow
flicker, reflected light, the emission of smoke, fumes,
The following site is allocated for renewable energy
harmful gases, dust, nor otherwise cause pollution to
generation:
the local environment;
Technology
Biomass
7)
They will not lead to electromagnetic disturbance to
existing transmitting and receiving systems (which
includes navigation and emergency services), thereby
4.6.4
In preparing the LDP, the Council has prepared a
prejudicing public safety;
Renewable Energy Assessment (REA) to indicate the potential
level of energy generation from renewable sources. This
8)
Local receptors of heat and energy from the proposal
assessment followed a toolkit provided by the Welsh Government
are identified and, where appropriate, are connected
and examines a wide variety of renewable energy sources.
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to/benefit from the facility; and
Development allocations which will make a significant contribution
to meeting this potential are highlighted in Policy ENV17. The REA
9)
Provision has been made for the removal of all infra-
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acknowledges that, in the generation of renewable heat sources
structure from, and reinstatement of the site following
in particular, the potential for heat energy generation in the County
termination of the use.
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Borough falls below the national targets set out in the UK
Renewable Energy Strategy. Therefore there is a case for
requiring closer scrutiny of proposals to assess their potential for
the receipt or generation of renewable energy generation over
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the requirements set out in national policy on sustainable buildings.
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4.6.7
In accordance with national policy and TAN 8 Planning for
Development
Renewable Energy (2005), locally refined Strategic Search Areas
Plan 2006-2021
for large-scale wind energy projects are shown on the LDP
Proposals Map as areas within which there is a general
acceptance of landscape change.
4.6.8
As part of a collaborative exercise, a consortium of South
Wales Authorities including Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda
Cynon Taf, Swansea, and Carmarthenshire Councils has
undertaken work on future wind farm development in the sub-
region, in accordance with TAN 8: Planning for Renewable Energy.
The consortium commissioned consultants to provide
recommendations on the proposed refinement of the boundaries
of Strategic Search Areas (SSAs) E and F defined in TAN 8.
ADOPTED
PLAN
4.6.9 The locally refined SSA within Bridgend County Borough
(as shown on the Proposals Map) is seen by the Council as the
preferred location within the County Borough for large scale wind
WRITTEN
energy developments. Outside of the refined areas, the Council
will operate a case-by-case approach to these schemes. Where
STATEMENT
development proposals can be justified, however, careful attention
to landscape issues will need to be consdered in accordance
with Policy SP2 as well as the criteria of Policy ENV18.
4.6.10 The Council acknowledges that renewable energy
generation is an evolving industry and therefore Policy ENV18 is
intended to cover a broad range of generation types. This policy,
together with SP8 will ensure that consideration of proposals is
balanced between the desire to generate increased levels of
renewable energy and the need to protect sensitive areas. The
local community should also benefit appropriately from any facility
with examinations of the potential to connect existing / future
developments to the facility or, where this is not possible, other
forms of community benefits should be examined.
4.6.11 Planning obligations and/or planning conditions may be
used as appropriate to ensure the adequate provision of
renewable energy facilities as part of major development
proposals are in accordance with policy and guidance.
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4.6.12 The Council have produced Supplementary Planning
Guidance (SPG)12 - Climate Neutral Development (2008) which
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will be reviewed in light of the LDP and Policy (PLA4) and should
be used as a guide for sustainable development.
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To Spread Prosperity and Opportunity
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Through Regeneration
5.1
Employment and the Economy
Employment and the Economy
In order to meet the varying requirements of business,
and to provide access to employment and training for all
ADOPTED
residents, a range and choice of vacant sites on 120
PLAN
hectares of land is identified and protected for
employment (B1, B2 and B8 uses) purposes.
Land is allocated and safeguarded for the establishment
WRITTEN
of high quality 'strategic employment sites'. Such sites
STATEMENT
must be developed, in accordance with a development
brief/masterplan, to the highest design and
environmental standards. Preferred uses on the site are
ICT, Energy and Environment, Advanced Materials and
Manufacturing, Creative Industries, Life Sciences, and
B1 Financial and Professional Services.
The following strategic sites are allocated for employment
purposes:
SP9(1) Brocastle, Waterton, Bridgend;
20 Hectares
11 Hectares
SP9(3) Pencoed Technology Park;
5 Hectares
SP9(4) Ty Draw Farm, North Cornelly.
2 Hectares
LDP Objectives: 1a, 1b, 1d, 3a, 3b, 3c
5.1.1
The LDP Strategy recognises and acknowledges that the
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County Borough has one of the highest rates of employment land
development in South East Wales, and that the strategy should
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maintain a healthy supply of employment land for continued
investment ensuring choice and flexibility for developers.
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5.1.2
Including those sites identified as being ‘strategic’, the LDP
identifies a total of 120 hectares of vacant employment land to
ensure that a choice and range of sites are available across the
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employment uptake between 2006 - 2009 has reduced this
Development
availability to 108ha. This identified employment land underpins
Plan 2006-2021
Employment Sites
the future prosperity of the local economy, offering a range of
sites and premises for the whole spectrum of B class uses, sui
Land is allocated and protected for employment development falling within the uses specified, at:
generis uses, and other uses (such as waste facilities) that require
an industrial location. This wide and balanced portfolio will allow
Bridgend Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
Uses
Valleys Gateway Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
the local economy to attract higher value-added knowledge-
intensive employment uses, while maintaining the significant
REG1(1)*†† Brackla Industrial Estate
B1,B2,B8
REG1(16) Abergarw Industrial Estate Abergarw Industrial Estate
B1,B2,B8
manufacturing base that is an important facet and driver of growth
B1,B2,B8
B1,B2,B8
for the local economy, now and in the future.
REG1(3)* Coity Road Sidings, Bridgend
B1
B1,B2,B8
B1,B2,B8
B1,B2,B8
5.1.3
A review of UDP employment allocations was carried out
REG1(5)*†† Litchard Industrial Estate
B1,B2,B8
B1,B2,B8
in the Council’s Employment Land Review Report (June 2010).
B1,B2,B8
REG1(21)* Land west of Maesteg Rd, Tondu
B1
This was based upon a Best Practice guide produced by the UK
ADOPTED
B1,B2,B8
B1
Government to assess the requirements for new employment
PLAN
B1,B2,B8
Services
land over the LDP period. It then went on to review all the existing
Other Areas
employment sites to ensure that they offered development
Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley Strategic Regeneration
B1
opportunities in the areas both where the market required sites
Growth Area
B1
WRITTEN
as well as those policy-driven areas where the Council would like
B1,B2,B8
to see employment developments to combat deprivation and
STATEMENT
B1,B2,B8
B1,B2
inactivity and promote sustainable patterns of development. The
B1,B2,B8
B1,B2,B8
report also considered new sites for employment which had been
REG1(11) Forge Industrial Estate, Maesteg
B1,B2,B8
B1
promoted through the Candidate Site process. This review has
B1,B2,B8
Cornelly
resulted in a significant reduction in the overall employment land
REG1(13) Spelter Industrial Estate, Maesteg
B1,B2,B8
B1,B2,B8
supply when compared to the UDP. However, this reduction will
B1,B2,B8
allow other uses, including residential, as enabling development
Porthcawl Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
REG1(31)* Isfryn Industrial Estate (including
on previously unviable employment sites to bring forward
Cwm Ogwr Fach, Blackmill)
B1,B2,B8
employment opportunities across the County Borough, especially
B1,B2,B8
REG1(32) Land SW Pencoed Technology Park
B1,B2,B8
in those areas where growth is anticipated.
B1
B1,B2,B8
REG1(34) South Cornelly Industrial Estate
B1,B2,B8
5.1.4
The Strategic Employment Sites identified in Policy SP9
B1,B2,B8
and their role in the LDP spatial strategy are described in detail in
B1,B2,B8
Section 2.3. They represent the greatest assets to the area in
B1,B2,B8
generating high levels of jobs. Their flexibility as predominately
green field sites will also be attractive to high quality businesses,
Those sites marked with an asterisk* are sites included within or form part of mixed-use schemes as defined in
both in terms of inward investment and accommodating
Policy PLA3.
indigenous growth. To this end, it is important that the uses on
Those sites marked with †† are sites which are also considered as acceptable in principle to accommodate a waste
these sites are aligned with the Welsh Government’s economic
treatment facility as defined in Policy SP7.
renewal priorities.
ICT (Electronics, software and services);
The policy will be flexibly applied both in terms of any future
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Energy and Environment (Low carbon energy research, energy
changes to government priority sectors, or uses outside of those
5.1.5
In July 2010, the Welsh Government’s Economic Renewal:
efficiency, energy storage, environmental management,
specified which can justify that a strategic site is necessary for
A New Direction, set out a national framework for economic
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research and consultancy);
their development and which can still meet the high design and
development. One of the priorities is to develop a sector-based,
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (Automotive, aerospace
environmental standards required by Policy SP9.
strategic approach to business support. The sectors identified,
and electronics);
and therefore included in the Strategic Employment Sites uses
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Creative Industries (Digital media, film, television and radio);
5.1.6
The sites allocated for employment purposes in the LDP,
are as follows:
Life Sciences (Medical technology, diagnostics and trials);
together with the amount of existing vacant land (as at October
Financial and Professional Services.
2009), are included at Appendix 3. This information is revised on
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an annual basis as a result of the Council’s Employment Land
Survey.
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5.1.7
If Bridgend is to retain its competitive industrial base it is
5.1.13 In terms of employment land availability, Policy REG1
5.1.14 Policy REG2 aims to protect existing jobs and ensure the
accounts for 70 hectares of vacant employment land, which is
Development
imperative that the area is able to offer a broad portfolio of sites. In
continued availability of a wide range of employment opportunities
throughout the County Borough, by strongly resisting the
Plan 2006-2021
distributed across the County Borough (see table 3.1) and helping
addition to those Strategic sites identified and safeguarded under
to deliver the regeneration-led LDP Strategy.
redevelopment of allocated industrial land and buildings for
Policy SP9. Policy REG1 also identifies a variety of employment sites
suitable for all types of employment uses of varying size and type.
alternative purposes. This is especially relevant when designated
Policy REG2
sites are located close to the strategic road network and have
Protection of Identified Employment Sites
5.1.8
In addition to identifying established employment sites,
been vacant for a number of years. In such circumstances there
Policy REG1 also includes those employment areas which have
is often intense pressure from alternative development proposals,
Proposals which result in the loss of existing or proposed
vacant land for development for employment purposes and
notably from housing, retail and leisure developments.
employment (B1,B2 and B8) land or buildings on sites
therefore have an important contribution to make in fulfilling the
identified in Policy REG1 will not be permitted. Exceptions
LDP Strategy (see Appendix 3). The remaining areas of vacant
5.1.15 Policy REG2 also recognises that employment areas
will need to be justified on one of the following grounds:
land on existing industrial estates collectively offer opportunities
operate more efficiently if they can provide an element of service
for investment for employment purposes.
1. In appropriate locations, a limited number of those
provision to their employees and their clients. In this context, a
uses regarded as complementary and/or ancillary
limited number of non employment uses that are considered
ADOPTED
5.1.9
Many of the sites listed in the policy also form parts of
to the main use of the land for industrial purposes; or
complementary and ancillary to the main employment use, may
PLAN
much larger regeneration or mixed-use sites additionally allocated
be considered acceptable, although their cumulative impact is a
2. In appropriate locations, those sui generis
by Policy PLA3 . The identification and delivery of the component
factor which will need to be taken into account when deciding
employment uses which are suitably located on
employment elements of those sites identified in Policy PLA3,
upon individual proposals. Exceptions previously identified are
employment land.
will be ensured by the respective schemes, which will need to be
generally those services to which employees/patrons of the
WRITTEN
agreed as part of their comprehensive delivery. The development
employment area businesses can use with linked-trips to and
STATEMENT
of these sites for employment purposes as part of much wider
Policy REG3
from their place of work/business, rather than generating new
schemes containing other uses will help to create sustainable
D2 Class Uses on Employment Sites
trips to the employment area by members of the public. Such
mixed use areas within existing communities, helping to facilitate
accepatale uses could be hotels with conference facilities, banks,
Proposals which result in the change of use of existing
the physical regeneration of the site and acting as enabling
post offices, public houses, cafes, newsagents, bakeries, gyms
employment (B1,B2 and B8) buildings to uses within Class
development to the delivery of the employment element, thereby
and creches. In addition, many sui generis employment uses do
D2 of the Use Classes Order on Policy REG1 sites will be
improving the socio-economic regeneration of the wider area.
not fit neatly within town centres or within close proximity to
permitted provided that:
residential areas; but by their very nature are far better located on
5.1.10 The Council acknowledges that B1 office uses are best
1. In sequential order of preference, all suitable retailing
an industrial estate. Such suitable sui generis u'ses that maybe
located within the town centres of the County Borough; however
and commercial centre, edge-of-centre and out-of-
acceptable include motor vehicle sales and/or hire and waste
the SP9 and REG1 sites also provide opportunities for office
centre sites and buildings have been assessed and
management facilities.
development on sites across the County Borough. These
found unsuitable;
opportunities should be viewed in the context of the need to
5.1.16 Notwithstanding the strict controls generally applied to uses
2. The building has been vacant for at least 2 years and
undertake a sequential test of sites, as required by national policy
on the County Borough’s employment allocations, the Council is
has been actively marketed for employment uses
and Policy SP10 of the LDP.
also aware that there is significant interest and pressure to allow
throughout that time;
certain uses falling within Class D2 of the Use Classes Order
5.1.11 Some of the sites identified in Policy REG1 are, for the
3. The site is accessible by a choice of means of trans-
within these areas. These include Children’s Soft Play Centres
most part, either fully developed with no remaining vacant land or
port other than the car;
and some indoor sporting activities which, by their very nature,
have little vacant land remaining. There is some, albeit limited
require a large space, often with significant headroom.
4. It is demonstrated that a former industrial building is
scope to develop new buildings for employment purposes within
required to accommodate the use;
these areas, although the opportunity for redevelopment of under-
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5. The proposal, in terms of size and number, either
utilised or vacant buildings and premises still exists. The Policy
therefore acknowledges the existence of these employment areas
singularly or cumulatively with other existing or
permitted developments, is clearly subordinate to the
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and seeks, along with other policies, to maintain their use in the
employment use of the area and does not threaten
future for employment purposes.
the status and character of the wider allocation as an
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employment site for B1, B2 or B8 uses; and
5.1.12 However, some sites identified in Policy REG1 have been
identified as being acceptable in principle to accommodate new
6. The operations of other industrial and employment
waste treatment facilities as identified in Policy SP7.
uses in the vicinity of the site would not be adversely
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5.2
Commercial and Retailing Developments
5.1.17 Before permitting such uses on employment sites
will continue to be temporary, having regard to the extent of the
Development
however, the Council needs to ensure that other sites which are
available landbank at that time and when the limestone resources
Plan 2006-2021
in sequentially better locations (in line with national policy) have
is likely to be required, in order not to sterilise potential future
been investigated and found to be unsuitable by the applicants
mineral extraction.
Strategic Policy SP10
before considering such developments at these locations. It is
also important that the development of the site does not prejudice
5.1.20 Notwithstanding the constraints, the Council does not wish
Retail and Commercial Hierarchy
the use of the area for employment purposes; therefore the building
to overly frustrate limited development of the site which could assist
in question must be vacant, have been as such for at least 2
in the creation of a cluster of innovative and inter-related green
New retail, office, other commercial, leisure and
years and has been actively marketed during that time. This
industries which are supported by the Welsh Government and will
appropriate employment developments will be focused
evidence would need to be submitted with any application.
assist in the meeting of its carbon reduction targets and policies.
according to the following hierarchy of retailing and
Likewise the development, in the opinion of the Local Planning
commercial centres within the County Borough:
Authority should not be of a size and scale so as to undermine
5.1.21 To this end, a development brief has been produced for
the character and identity of the wider area for traditional
the site which examines the crucial issues of appropriate land
Sub Regional Centre
Bridgend;
ADOPTED
employment purposes.
uses, access and transportation, landscape, pollution and design.
Town Centres
Maesteg, Porthcawl;
An acceptable development boundary for the site is also included,
PLAN
this is now reflected on the Proposals Map.
District Centres
Aberkenfig (Valleys Gateway);
Former Stormy Down Airfield
Kenfig Hill; Ogmore Vale;
5.1.22 This brief will become SPG to the LDP and will remain in
Pencoed; Pontycymmer;
WRITTEN
Temporary development of the former Stormy Down
force for the plan period. Reviews of the LDP will ensure that the
Pyle;
STATEMENT
Airfield will be permitted where it relates to/facilitates the
requirement for the minerals resources underneath the airfield is
creation of a cluster of innovative green industries.
monitored with appropriate policy changes and revocation of the
Local Service Centres
Bettws North; Bettws South;
SPG when necessary. This will be assisted by the use of
Blackmill; Blaengarw;
temporary consents.
Brackla; Broadlands;
5.1.18 The former Stormy Down Airfield site has, for many years,
Bryntirion; Caerau;
seen a variety of development activity take place including leisure
5.1.23 The recognition of the site in the LDP is made in the interest
Laleston; Ogmore Valley Nantymoel;
uses and a Sunday Market. More recently one of the hangars has
North Cornelly; Nottage;
of transparency and development management, given the fact
been used to develop a test facility for an alternative low carbon
Pontrhydycyff; Sarn;
that the development exists for the lifetime of the Plan.
cement substitute. Additionally planning permission has also been
Verlands Court (Pencoed);
granted for an anaerobic digestion / biogas facility on land in close
Wildmill;
proximity to the site and also an in-vessel composting facility for
Five Bells Road (Bridgend).
food waste within the site boundary shown on the Proposals Map.
The former may provide an energy source for the cement test
All new development proposals within retailing and
facility.
commercial centres should provide retail, community or
commercial floorspace on the ground floor.
New retail, office, other commercial and leisure
developments shall be of a scale appropriate to the
centre within which they are located, and should
contribute to or sustain the vitality and attractiveness
of that centre within the local retail hierarchy.
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New out-of-centre retail and office development should
be developed as a result of an identified need and
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sequential test of sites and should not be of a scale and
type which would adversely affect the vitality, viability
and attractiveness of the retailing and commercial
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5.1.19 However, the site also lies within a Mineral Protection Zone
centres.
defined to protect high quality limestone and as such planning
consents which have been granted have been temporary in nature
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LDP Objectives: 1a, 1b, 1c, 3e, 3f, 3g
albeit relatively long-term, with end dates of 2035, well beyond
the LDP period of 2021. Any related activity to that which is existing
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5.2.1
The LDP recognises that the town and district centres of
5.2.6
Despite competition from out-of-centre retail
retail / commercial area and provide appropriate floorspace on
Development
the County Borough have been, and will continue to be, the focus
developments, the established retail hierarchy has continued to
the ground floor. This is especially so in the case of new residential
Plan 2006-2021
for retailing, cultural and leisure activities. These centres also
evolve over many years and all the existing retailing and
development in these areas. The provision of new, modern
provide opportunities for employment as well as cultural and social
commercial centres fulfil an important role in meeting not only
retailing and commercial floorspace within a centre can attract
interaction. The Strategy directs all new development of an
the shopping and service needs but the cultural and leisure
higher quality occupants, thereby increasing the vitality,
appropriate scale and nature to these centres, in order to protect
requirements of the residents of the area. Policy SP10 therefore
attractiveness and overall viability of the retailing area.
their vitality and viability as well as to meet the objectives of the
seeks to protect the established retail hierarchy of the area by
Regeneration Strategies for Bridgend and Maesteg Town Centres,
focussing development in these centres and by only permitting
5.2.8
Policy SP10 also seeks to ensure that as far as possible
and the Porthcawl Waterfront.
out-of-centre retail development where a need and sequential test
new retail development will be to the long-term benefit of existing
have been undertaken, in accordance with national policy to
commercial centres. Whilst recognising that the position of
5.2.2
The distribution of shopping facilities in the County Borough
protect the vitality, viability and attractiveness of retail centres.
centres in the hierarchy may change over time, new development
fits into a regional hierarchy, with the highest order centres at
should be broadly in keeping with the character of the existing
Cardiff and Swansea being located outside the County Borough.
5.2.7
This policy also requires new development in retail and
centre. Developers are expected to be flexible and innovative
Within Bridgend County Borough there is a traditional and evident
commercial centres to offer retail and/or commercial floorspace.
about the format, design and scale of proposed development, in
ADOPTED
hierarchy of town, district and local shopping centres, each fulfilling
It is imperative that new developments or redevelopment
order to achieve new development in harmony with existing
PLAN
its own niche in the overall provision of retail, commercial and in
proposals acknowledge the fact that they are located within a
centres.
some cases social and community facilities and services.
5.2.3
Bridgend occupies the position at the top of the County
WRITTEN
Local Retailing and Commercial Development
Borough retail hierarchy and is defined as a sub-regional town
STATEMENT
centre. It contains the largest number and widest range of shops
Development proposals , outside of Retailing and Commercial Centres which result in the loss of retail and commercial
of any commercial centre in the County Borough. Detailed
floorspace will only be permitted where there is proven to be other sufficient provision locally or where the premises/
analysis of Bridgend’s catchment area shows that it is the principal
floorspace has been vacant for at least 2 years and has been actively marketed over that time.
shopping centre for much of the County Borough and for some
communities outside. Currently Bridgend Town Centre provides
Where a local need is identified, either through new residential development or as part of comprehensive mixed-use
over 800,000 gross square feet of retail and commercial
developments proposed by Policy PLA3 or in an existing area of under-provision, proposals for new small-scale, local
floorspace.
convenience and comparison goods retailing and services will be permitted.
5.2.4
Bridgend Town Centre’s role extends beyond that of a
In this respect the following sites are identified for small-scale, local retail developments:
shopping centre as it provides a wide range of service and leisure
Policy
Location
Development Type
Size / (net)
facilities and an important employment role. Its diversity of uses
makes it an important destination for the whole of its catchment
Parc Derwen, Bridgend
New District Centre
area.
(mix of A1,A2,A3,D1,D2)
Up to 3,000 sq m
5.2.5
Bridgend is supported by the smaller town centres of
North East Brackla Regeneration Area, Bridgend New Local Service Centre
Maesteg and Porthcawl, both of which offer a wide range of shops
(mix of A1,A2,A3,D1,D2)
Up to 450 sq m
and facilities including medium sized convenience stores to meet
Parc Afon Ewenni, Bridgend
New Local Service Centre
the needs of their immediate catchment areas. At a level below in
(mix of A1,A2,A3,D1,D2)
Up to 2,000 sq m
the hierarchy, there are a number of district and local centres
distributed throughout the County Borough. These usually contain
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Ewenny Road, Maesteg
New Local Service Centre
a small supermarket and offer a range of convenience and
(mix of A1,A2,A3,D1,D2)
Up to 1,000 sq m
comparison goods as well as services such as sub-branches of
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banks, newsagents, sub-post offices etc. Their immediate
Ogmore Comprehensive School, Bryncethin
Small-Scale Convenience
catchment areas tend to be more limited, with a restricted range
Goods Provision
Up to 100 sq m
of convenience and comparison goods. Their role is primarily that
Gateway to the Valleys, Tondu
Small-Scale Convenience
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of ‘top-up’ or ‘walk-in’ centres, often providing essential goods on
Goods Provision
Up to 100 sq m
a daily basis as a supplement to those provided in centres further
up the hierarchy. Some smaller centres also provide many
Bryncethin Depot, Bryncethin
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community facilities either within their boundaries or adjacent to
Goods Store
Up to 1,500 sq m
them.
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5.2.12 In areas of new housing growth this may result in the need
5.2.9 Office developments also add to the diversity of uses in town
The Control of Uses in Commercial and Retail Centres
Development
to provide new local convenience goods retailing either within, or
centres and they can attract large numbers of the general public into
Plan 2006-2021
close to, the new development to meet the everyday needs of the
those centres. In addition, they can help to diversify the employment
Policy REG6
profile in an area and help create jobs.The Government’s objective
residents. This is likely to occur outside of the retailing and
Primary Shopping Frontages
of sustaining and enhancing the vitality, attractiveness and viability of
commercial centres identified in Policy SP10. Policy REG5
town centres is complemented by advice to encourage the diversifi-
therefore facilitates the provision of new locally-scaled
cation of uses within the town centre as a whole.This is recognition
convenience goods retailing provision where the need can be
Primary shopping frontages in Bridgend, Porthcawl and
of the fact that as well as ensuring a wide variety and range of shops,
identified. In the case of large-scale residential, or mixed-use
Maesteg Town Centres are shown on the Proposals Map.
the vitality of shopping centres is also dependent on its ability to draw
developments incorporating a significant element of residential
investment from other sectors of the economy. The County Bor-
development, such as those sites identified in REG5, there is a
Development proposals on the ground floor which
ough’s town centres are well served by a choice of public transport,
case for providing a new retailing centre incorporating other
involve the loss of Class A1 floorspace to other uses in
locating employment generating uses within town centres will con-
retailing, leisure and commercial uses at a scale and size
primary shopping frontages will only be permitted where:
tribute to the overall objective of sustainability, by maximising the
proportionate to the site as a whole.
opportunities for employees as well as shoppers, to use means of
1. The development would not, by virtue of its nature,
ADOPTED
transport other than the car.
5.2.13 Each site in Policy REG5 is accompanied by a proposed
design and scale, materially dilute the continuity of
PLAN
development type and size. The development type represents
the primary shopping frontage;
5.2.10 Economic sectors requiring office accommodation are
the nature of retail provision anticipated, for example, a new
identified for growth during the plan period. However, it is likely that
purpose built centre district / local service centre containing
2. The development would not exacerbate an existing,
WRITTEN
only a limited amount of new office development is capable of being
numerous small stores or a stand alone convenience goods store.
nor create a new, undue concentration of non A1 uses,
accommodated on town centre sites. Policy SP10 therefore
The size represents the scale of development anticipated and
either in the immediate locality or in the general street
STATEMENT
requires that a sequential test of sites is undertaken when consider-
either relates directly to the size of the new residential development
scene;
ing locations for new offices. Sites should be considered in the
proposed as part of the scheme (to which the retail store / centre
following order:
would directly serve), or reflects a lack of provision more generally
3. The development would not create a dead window
in the area. Specifically, the Bryncethin Depot allocation reflects
frontage, but rather be of a nature which stimulates
Town Centres
a qualitative need which the Council has identified in the east of
passing trade and maintains the general interest of
Edge-of-town centres
the Valleys Gateway area and the Ogmore and Garw Valleys.
the shopping public;
District and Local Service centres
The scale of this provision should not be so great to significantly
Policy SP9 Strategic Employment Sites which support the
alter shopping patterns across the County Borough, hence the
4. The development would not give rise to new, nor
Plan’s strategy and provide for the priority employment
proposed size of 1,500 sq m (net).
materially exacerbate existing, local problems due to
sectors that require office accommodation
traffic generation, congestion, highway safety, noise,
REG1 employment sites which provide a suitable enviro-
5.2.14 Conversely, the loss of a single retail store to another use
smell, crime, anti-social behaviour or other amenity
ment for office development and that are highly accessible
could lead to a deficit in provision locally. The Council will need to
considerations.
by a choice of means of transport
be sure, when granting a planning permission in such
Other REG1 employment sites which provide a suitable
circumstances that there will not be an under-provision of such
environment for office development
retailing in the area and that residents can readily access this
5.2.15 Town centres need to maintain their diversity if they are to
type of service. Evidence to this effect will need to be provided
Other, unallocated sites within settlement boundaries.
retain their vitality and viability, but the range and variety of shops
with a planning application. It would need to be demonstrated that
and services has changed over time and will continue to evolve.
the property has been actively marketed for at least 2 years prior
5.2.11 The Council recognises the important role that local
However, there is a need to ensure that commercial centres do
to the submission of an application. The Council will need to be
shopping facilities play in serving their communities and
not lose their ‘critical mass’ of retail units to the extent that they
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satisfied that marketing has been undertaken on reasonable terms
appreciates that their provision can mean a vital service is
can no longer function as viable shopping centres. There is a
and, as a minimum, would require sales particulars and
provided to local people.
danger that retail uses could be ‘outbid’ by other uses to the
information from sales / letting agents to be submitted as part of
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possible detriment of the commercial centre. Accordingly, there
an application.
is a need to strike a balance between retailing and non-retailing
uses in commercial centres to ensure the optimum mix, and thus
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5.2.16 Policy REG6 recognises that the primary shopping
5.2.17 As expressed above, the Council’s aim is to maintain the
5.2.19 The Council consider that there are some circumstances
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frontages of the town centres in the County Borough are in need
vitality and viability of the retailing and commercial centres in the
whereby the introduction of a certain use on the ground floor (i.e.
Plan 2006-2021
of particular protection from competing uses and enforces strict
County Borough. However, it is recognised that in some older
within the shopping frontage) within a retailing and commercial
criteria to protect their viability and vitality. Primary shopping
centres the prospects of attracting new commercial development
centre could be harmful either to the environmental amenity or, in
frontages can also, where applicable, complement ongoing public
(A1, A2 and A3 uses) are rather limited. This is particularly so in
design and visual terms, the very character of that centre.
realm pedestrianisation and town centre regeneration objectives
some of the valley settlements. Under these circumstances, there
which seek to increase the retail offer of the centres in a pleasant,
is a need to adopt a more flexible and pragmatic approach. In
5.2.20 In the case of B2 and B8 developments, the Council
attractive environment. Outside of primary shopping frontages a
most of the valley settlements, the commercial centres are
considers developments in these use classes are not compatible
more relaxed approach is adopted.
interspersed with residential development, and indeed, many of
with the retail and commercial environment. However, B2 and or
the shops were once private dwelling houses that have been
B8 uses which are ancillary to the main use of a commercial
converted. The Council would be concerned if, under these
property, for example for the manufacture and / or distribution of
Policy REG7
circumstances, shops remained vacant for a considerable length
goods made on the premises which are also sold from a retail
Non A1, A2 and A3 Uses Outside of Primary Shopping
of time, leading to a deterioration of their condition and to the
outlet located on the retail frontage, may be acceptable (subject
Frontages
detriment of the local environment. It is therefore considered
to assessment of other amenity issues). B1 office uses are
ADOPTED
appropriate to develop criteria by which retail units outside of the
encouraged in town and district centres under other policies in
Changes of use to non A1, A2 or A3 premises on the ground
PLAN
primary shopping areas can be converted to more viable uses
the plan, although, it is likely, strict conditions will need to be
floor outside of primary shopping frontages but within a
such as residential. In these circumstances, it would need to be
placed upon any consent of this type to ensure that permitted
retailing and commercial centre will only be permitted:
demonstrated that the property has been actively marketed for at
development rights are not used to introduce incongruous light
1. If for residential purposes:
least 2 years prior to the submission of an application. The Council
industrial uses.
WRITTEN
will need to be satisfied that marketing has been undertaken on
STATEMENT
The premises/floorspace has been vacant for at
reasonable terms and, as a minimum, would require sales
Retail and Commercial Development Sites
least two years and has been actively marketed over
particulars and information from sales / letting agents to be
that time; and
submitted as part of an application.
The premises/floorspace does not form part of a
5.2.18 The conversion of retail units often leads to the
Development Sites in Retailing and Commercial
purpose-built retail environment or a continuous
fragmentation of commercial frontages but this is considered
Centres
frontage of three or more existing commercial units.
preferable to long term vacancies and voids. Nonetheless, these
have to be kept in balance so that the very purpose of retailing
2. If for other purposes, the proposal does not involve
The regeneration of retail and commercial centres
and commercial centres is not diluted unduly. Although activities
the loss of existing A1 floorspace.
through the refurbishment or redevelopment of key sites
falling within Class B1 are by definition acceptable in residential
and buildings for retail, office, other commercial, leisure
areas in terms of their environmental standards, the Council will
Wherever possible, proposals for a change of use of
and complementary uses will be favoured. The following
existing floorspace should be designed so as not to
not permit such uses which would result in the loss of existing
sites are identified as key sites:
prejudice a future conversion back to a retail or
retail A1. Such uses may be successfully accommodated above
commercial use.
ground floor level in primary shopping frontages and in non-retail
premises elsewhere in established commercial centres.
REG9(1) 'Southside' - Land at the Brackla Centre,
Cheapside, Police Station and the Surface Car
Park, Bridgend
Policy REG8
REG9(2) 'Riverside' - Land at Rhiw Car Park and
Control and Exclusion of Uses in Retailing and
adjacent land, Bridgend
REG9(3) The Embassy Cinema Site and adjacent land,
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Commercial Centres
Bridgend;
General industrial and storage/distribution uses (Class
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B2 and B8) will not be permitted on ground floor
REG9(5) Land north of Market Street, Bridgend
frontages anywhere in retailing and commercial centres.
REG9(6) Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Area
REG9(7) Former Surgery Site, Coychurch Rd, Pencoed
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5.2.21 The long term success of the retail and commercial centres
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in the County Borough is dependent upon investment by private
Plan 2006-2021
Existing Retail Development Outside of Retailing and Commercial Centres
enterprise, in partnership with the Council where possible. Failure
to invest in these centres will lead to a relative decline in their
Retail development outside of Retailing and Commercial Centres will be concentrated at the following existing locations:
popularity when compared to similar centres in the region. It is
therefore essential that the LDP identifies opportunities for
Policy
Address
Existing Uses
Location
investment which will contribute to the regeneration of the centres.
Bridgend Retail Park
Bulky Comparison & Convenience
Out-Of-Centre
5.2.22 All of the sites identified in Policy REG9 are located within
Waterton Retail Park
Bulky Comparison
Out-Of-Centre
a town or district centre, thus according with government advice
Sainsbury, Cefn Hirgoed
Convenience
Out-Of-Centre
in terms of the sequential test. They demonstrate the Council’s
Tesco, Brewery Lane
Convenience
Edge-Of-Centre
commitment to direct investment and regeneration efforts to the
Tesco, Llynfi Lane, Maesteg
Convenience
Edge-Of-Centre
County Borough’s town centres. The successful redevelopment
Bridgend Designer Outlet Village
Controlled by s106
Out-Of-Centre
ADOPTED
of these sites will lead to an improved shopping environment and
an extended retail and commercial offer.
PLAN
5.2.25 Within the County Borough out-of-centre retail activity is
5.2.29 Policy REG10(6) acknowledges the presence of the
5.2.23 A detailed analysis of food shopping patterns in the County
concentrated in the sites listed in Policy REG10. These contain a
Designer Outlet Wales by allocating it for its own specific purpose.
Borough by CACI Ltd in 2007 and updated in 2010 concluded
mixture of: food stores selling convenience goods and retail
However, the Council is aware that unrestricted out-of-centre retail
WRITTEN
that, taking into account the allocation within the Porthcawl
warehouse parks which tend to sell bulky durable comparison
development at this location could also undermine the role of
STATEMENT
Regeneration Area for a 2,500 sq m net convenience goods
goods such as DIY foods, electrical goods and furniture.
existing town centres. The Council will need to be convinced that
supermarket (see Policy REG9(6)), there was no further need to
any further development at this location will not undermine the
allocate further convenience goods floorspace within the County
5.2.26 Policy REG10 acknowledges the presence of existing retail
vitality and viability of existing town centres, both within the County
Borough up to 2021. Any proposals for further convenience goods
developments outside of town, district and local centres. It should
Borough and beyond, in accordance with national retail planning
retailing developments outside of the retailing and commercial
be stressed that extensions within the boundaries of these sites
policy.
centres will need to prove a need for the provision as outlined in
(including the introduction of mezzanine floors within units),
national policy.
increases to the allocated floorspace in new sites or relaxations/
changes to the types of goods sold, will require retail assessments
5.2.24 It is considered that the sites identified within Bridgend
of need, sequential test and impact as stipulated by national policy.
Town Centre can deliver the required level of comparison goods
This will also apply to applications which seek to vary conditions
retail floorspace identified by the CACI Vision report for it to
to change the types of goods sold from these sites or the sub-
undertake a step-change in its retail provision. More detail of the
division of units; both of which could potentially undermine the
level and types of provision on these sites can be found in the
vitality and viability of town and district centres if not properly
Bridgend Town Centre Masterplan which will become
controlled.
Supplementary Planning Guidance to the LDP.
5.2.27 The development of the Bridgend Designer Outlet at
junction 36 of the M4 has added a new dimension to out-of-centre
retailing in the County Borough. Since its completion in 1998 this
development has attracted over 2 million visitors per annum. The
nature of the retailing permitted is controlled by a Section 106
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agreement which makes it a very particular form of out-of- town
retail centre.
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5.2.28 The Designer Outlet Village can be considered as a form
of shopping activity that is separate from the normal retail
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hierarchy. The potential exists to promote the existing town
centres to visitors to the County Borough through linked shopping
trips between the town centres of the County Borough and the
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Outlet Village to reinforce the vitality and viability of those town
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5.2.33 The Porthcawl Regeneration area has the potential to
5.2.30 As established retailing sites, the Council would expect
5.2.36 Notwithstanding the above, the Council is mindful of the
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the sites listed in REG10 to be considered as part of the sequen-
accommodate an element (approximately 1,000 sq m net) of bulky
advice in the 2010 retail need report that the County Borough is
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tial test of sites for new retail development proposals on sites not
comparison goods type retailing as an inclusive part of the
already well-provided for in terms of bulky goods retailing with the
listed within the plan. The REG10 sites are well integrated into
development brief for the site. Such development would also
existing provision in Bridgend. It is also mindful that areas outside
the urban fabric and are served by public transport and accessi-
need to comply in design terms to the agreed design code for the
of Bridgend may not be attractive for the larger bulky goods
ble by means other than the car. In the interests of sustainability
area. However it is considered that there are no other alternative
retailers to locate to and the recent performance of the County
and the sustainable use of land therefore, the Council considers
sites in Porthcawl to deliver the remaining quantitative need. Given
Borough’s existing retail parks do not demonstrate a high level of
that the REG10 sites should be examined before new edge and
this constraint it is sensible to direct provision to the south of the
retailer demand in the area.
out-of-centre sites in terms of the appropriate place within the
County Borough within the Bridgend area where there are available
sequential test (i.e. existing edge of centre sites before new edge
sites. These are not only accessible to the Porthcawl catchment,
5.2.37 Given this, the Council will take a flexible approach to the
of centre sites, then existing out of centre sites before new out of
but they also consolidate Bridgend’s position as a sub-regional
overall floorspace figure quoted in Policy REG11 when considering
centre sites). If the REG10 sites cannot accommodate addi-
shopping destination.
planning applications and / or development briefs on the sites, of
tional development, or the proposer’s site performs better in terms
which 2 are all mixed-use schemes allocated by Policy PLA3. If
of sustainability issues, then evidence to this affect should be
5.2.34 It is acknowledged that the sites allocated within Bridgend
evidence submitted at that time suggests that the inclusion of the
ADOPTED
included in an accompanying Retail Statement and would be a
Town Centre in Policy REG9 are required for the provision of non-
required bulky comparison goods retailing floorspace makes a
PLAN
material consideration in the determination of planning applica-
bulky comparison goods as well as commercial and leisure
scheme unviable or unrealistic due to a lack of retailer interest,
tions.
purposes. There are no suitable sites within Maesteg Town Centre
the Council will re-examine its specific requirements for the site.
for these uses.
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
New Bulky Goods Retail Development Outside of Retailing and Commercial Centres
New bulky comparison goods retail development outside of retailing and commercial centres, will be directed to the
following locations:
Policy
Address
Location
Floorspace (net)
Out-of-Centre
5,400 sq m
REG11(2)* North East Brackla Regeneration Area, Bridgend
Out-of-Centre
4,500 sq m
Edge-of-Centre
5,500 sq m
Those sites marked with an asterisk* are sites included within mixed-use schemes as defined in Policy PLA3.
5.2.31 National policy states that bulky comparison goods retailing
5.2.35 Taking this into account, Policy REG11 allocates the
may not be able to find suitable town centre sites and may require
remaining (ie the floorspace for new comparison bulky goods
sites on edge-of-centre and out-of-centre locations. Policy REG11
retailing on three edge and out-of-centre sites in the County
requires 15,400 sq m (net) of bulky comparison goods to be
Borough as well as the Porthcawl Regeneration Area (Policy
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provided in the County Borough up to 2021. This is based on the
REG9(6)). The Ewenny Road, Maesteg and North Brackla
findings of the 2010 Retail Needs study.
Regeneration Area sites are both designated as mixed use areas
under Policy PLA3 of the LDP. The Brewery Field site is located
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5.2.32 The 2010 report concluded that the quantitative retail need
on the edge of Bridgend Town Centre and is currently used as a
by 2021 for bulky goods in Porthcawl is relatively high (9,808 sq
sports facility; under Policy COM7 of the plan alternative social
m net). The requirement in Maesteg is 5,428 sq m net, whilst in
and community (sports) provision may need to be made
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Bridgend the need is for 1,098 sq m net. These total approximately
elsewhere if this site is redeveloped for retailing purposes.
16,400 sq m net.
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5.3
Tourism
5.3.1
The LDP Strategy recognises the importance of tourism
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and the tourist industry to the economy of the County Borough.
Plan 2006-2021
New or Extended Tourist Facilities, Accommodation,
This has been confirmed in regional strategies, which identify the
Strategic Policy SP11
and Attractions
key market propositions where the County Borough has a crucial
facilitating role to play, especially through the promotion of the
Tourism
strategically important tourist resort of Porthcawl.
New or extended tourist facilities, accommodation and
attractions in the countryside will only be permitted where:
Appropriate tourism developments which promote high
5.3.2
The land-use planning system has a key role in ensuring
quality accommodation, upgrade facilities, promote
1. The activity is compatible with and complimentary
that tourism related development maximises the economic and
sustainable and activity based tourism, business, events
to the countryside location, including nature
employment benefits that tourism can bring in a sustainable
and cultural tourism, will be permitted.
conservation interests;
manner and protects those qualities in the natural and built
Tourism development linked to regeneration initiatives
environment upon which tourism depends. The LDP Strategy
2. The proposed development is part of an appropriate
will be promoted at:
seeks to encourage high quality sustainable tourism based on
rural enterprise/farm diversification scheme;
ADOPTED
the County Borough’s distinctive and valued natural environment,
The strategically important resort of Porthcawl;
its historic features, the individual identity of its settlements and
PLAN
3. The proposal assists in the promotion, and is
its cultural heritage.
compatible with the role of Bryngarw Country Park and
Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley by means of enhanced
Pontycymmer, Blaengarw, Llangeinor, Blackmill,
cycling and mountain biking routes and at the
5.3.3
It also seeks to protect and enhance existing tourist facilities
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel and Caerau as destination hubs; and/or
destination hub of Caerau;
WRITTEN
(especially at Bryngarw Country Park) and support proposals for
STATEMENT
new tourism-related development that widens the range of
Bryngarw Country Park;
4. The proposed development is compatible with the
attractions and facilities to attract more visitors and business
enhancement of its context in terms of its form,
tourism to the County Borough. Policy SP11 encourages
The Ogmore Valley, at the destination hubs of
materials and details.
sustainable tourism initiatives, golf tourism; outdoor activity
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel and Blackmill;
destinations linked to cycle touring, mountain biking and other
Specific sites are allocated for tourism related facilities
extreme sports. In particular, the expansion of cycle tourism in
and attractions at the following locations:
The Garw Valley, at the destination hubs of Blaengarw,
the Llynfi Valley will build on the links to the Valleys Regional Park,
Llangeinor and Pontycymmer.
Afan Forest Park and Glycorrwg areas in Neath & Port Talbot, by
REG12(1) Fun Farm, Ton Philip Farm, Cefn Cribwr
promoting complementary infrastructure and facilities which can
REG12(2) Lakeside Farm Park, Hendre Ifan Coch Farm,
LDP Objectives: 1c, 3c, 3d
benefit the Llynfi Valley as a whole.
Glynogwr
REG12(4) Mountain Biking Hub, Calon Lan, Blaengarw
REG12(5) Events Area, Bryncethin Clay Pits, Bryncethin
REG12(6) Camper Van Site, Bryngarw Country Park
5.3.4
In addition, Policy SP11 recognises and compliments the
initiatives of the Welsh Government’s Western Valleys Strategic
Regeneration Area (WVSRA) of which the Bridgend Valleys form
a part, to harness their tourism potential, diversify the local
economy and sustain communities, as expressed in the Valleys
Chapter
Areas Regeneration Plans (VARP’s) objectives and projects in
each of the 3 Valleys. These plans promote the settlements of
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Blackmill, Ogmore Valley Nantymoel, Blaengarw, Llangeinor, Pontycymmer and
Caerau as destination hubs.
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5.3.5
Opportunities exist for further improving and co-ordinating
the range of tourist accommodation, facilities and attractions. The
purpose of Policy REG 12 is to encourage tourism development
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5.3.6
Tourism development projects are an important part of
5.3.10 The Council’s concern is to ensure that any decline in the
Policy REG13
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regeneration. In the case of major new tourism developments it
level of tourist accommodation, by changes to alternative uses,
Plan 2006-2021
Protection of Existing Tourist Accommodation
is acknowledged that they can make a very significant contribution
is properly controlled. Therefore, the purpose of Policy REG13 is
to urban regeneration. Such attractions will be expected, wherever
to resist the loss of tourist accommodation to other uses, as this
possible to be located in sustainable locations within, or adjacent
The loss of serviced and self-catering tourist
can seriously weaken the County Borough’s tourism offer. This
to urban areas. Hotels that promote business (as per Policy SP11)
accommodation will be permitted only if:
is supported by advice contained in TAN13 Tourism which
can be suitably located on industrial estates / business parks in
acknowledges that the availability of a wide range of tourist
appropriate locations (under Policy REG2) as representing a use
1.
Its loss would not adversely affect the range and quality
accommodation benefits the economy in general and gives choice
which is complementary to the wider economy and business use
of tourist accommodation available within the locality
to visitors.
of the area as well as providing additional tourist accommodation
and/or the County Borough;
especially at the weekend when business clients may not be using
5.3.11 TAN13, however, advises that the planning system should
the accommodation to capacity.
2.
It can be demonstrated that there is no long term
not be used to perpetuate outdated accommodation for which
demand for the property to be used for tourist
there is no demand. The Council therefore accepts that instances
5.3.7
Policy REG12 ensures that those proposals for tourist
accommodation;
may arise where conversion may be justified for one of the reasons
ADOPTED
facilities and attractions, which seek appropriate countryside
stated under Policy REG13. In assessing applications for
PLAN
locations will be related to and in keeping with the surrounding
3.
It can be demonstrated that the building is no longer
conversion to alternative uses, the Planning Authority will take
countryside. The kind of tourism proposals which may be
suitable or viable for tourist accommodation.
into account the length of time a property has been vacant for
acceptable in the countryside relates to those activities which by
and on the market, trends in occupancy rates and customer
their very nature require a countryside location such as golf,
preferences, and the suitability of the building in terms of size
WRITTEN
walking, cycling, fishing, appropriate equestrian activities,
and floor layout for the provision of modern serviced
STATEMENT
appropriate extreme activities whose environmental impact is
accommodation.
usually minimal. However, increased visitors numbers can
sometimes result in erosion, damage, litter, the spread of disease
and other management issues. Proposals should therefore contain
appropriate measures to mitigate such impacts.
5.3.8
The LDP has the opportunity to shape tourism
development around existing leisure and recreation facilities such
as areas with good opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding,
nature watching or passive enjoyment of the Countryside.
Developments which demonstrate an improved linkage to sport
and leisure opportunities (e.g. walking and cycling trails, fishing
lakes, golf courses) should be viewed as an opportunity to improve
resources for tourists in the County Borough.
5.3.9
Policy REG12 also identifies 6 specific tourism-related
facilities and attractions within the County Borough. These,
together with other proposals that will come forward and are
acceptable in the context of Policy REG12, will improve the County
Borough’s tourism offer.
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PLAN
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PICTURE 6
To Create Safe, Healthy and Inclusive
Communities
6.1
Housing
Strategic Policy SP12
Housing
ADOPTED
PLAN
Provision will be made for the development of 9,690 new
dwellings in Bridgend County Borough up to 2021 which
will be distributed in accordance with Strategic Policy
SP1, Regeneration-Led Development.
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
The new dwellings will be delivered in the following
5 year periods:
2006-2011
2,085 dwellings
2011-2016
2,888 dwellings
2016-2021
4,717 dwellings
An appropriate mix of dwelling size, type and tenure
including approximately 1,370 units of affordable housing
will be delivered through the planning system to meet
the needs of the County Borough.
LDP Objectives: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 4c
6.1.1
Policy SP12 identifies a requirement of 9,690 new
dwellings to accommodate the anticipated population growth over
the Plan period up to 2021. This equates to an average completion
Chapter
rate of 646 dwellings per annum and represents an overall balance
of provision in terms of providing sufficient housing to cater for
the County Borough’s planned increase in population and future
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economic prospects up to 2021. However, given that the economic
prospects and the average household size of the County Borough
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are not expected to be uniform during the plan period, with the
local economy experiencing a decline followed by a period of much
higher growth and average household size continuing to decline
over the plan period, anticipated housing delivery, as shown in
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
6.1.2
In order to create mixed and balanced communities
Development
Policy COM1 Residential Allocations in the Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas
housing choice should be maximised to provide for a range of
Plan 2006-2021
The following sites are allocated for residential development in the 4 Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas in the period up to 2021.
sizes, types and tenures of accommodation that can increase
Estimated
Planning
access to affordable and decent new homes. The “Bridgend Local
Estimated Number
Estimated Number
Number
Consent
of Affordable
of Affordable
Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) (2009)” shows that a
of Units
2009
Housing Units
Housing Units not
Policy
Site Name
Settlement
through Planning
through Planning
significant proportion of the County Borough’s population is unable
Reference
Yes
No
System
System
to meet their housing needs through the private housing market.
Bridgend Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
The Bridgend LHMA update 2012 indicates an annual shortfall of
Bridgend
1,515
1,500
15
153
0
1,762 affordable dwellings per annum. Whilst the planning system
COM1(2)* North East Brackla Regeneration Area
Bridgend
550
550
110
0
will not make up this shortfall in total it will play an important role
COM1(3)* Parc Afon Ewenni Regeneration Area
Bridgend
650
650
130
0
Bridgend
140
140
28
0
in meeting this need. Through the LDP the Council will expand
COM1(5) South Wales Police, Cowbridge Road Bridgend
138
138
28
0
opportunities to maximise the provision of affordable housing in
COM1(6) Land E. of Masonic Hall, Coychurch Rd Bridgend
95
95
0
91
respect of both social rented and intermediate housing for rent
Bridgend
42
42
9
0
and for sale.
ADOPTED
Bridgend
40
40
8
0
34
34
8
0
PLAN
Bridgend
Bridgend
30
30
6
0
6.1.3
The County Borough’s need for affordable housing is
Bridgend
36
36
0
0
addressed, and appropriate targets for affordable housing on
Bridgend
19
19
0
0
allocated, windfall and small sites are indicated. The targets have
COM1(13) Parc Farm, North East of Parc Derwen
Bridgend
14
14
3
0
WRITTEN
Bridgend
11
11
2
0
balanced the identified needs with site viability and deliverability
Bridgend
10
10
0
0
considerations determined as part of the “Affordable Housing
STATEMENT
Viability Study (2010)”.
3,324
1,678
1,646
485
91
Maesteg and Llynfi Valley Strategic Regeneration
Tot. Units
Growth Area
Maesteg
135
135
21
0
Housing Requirement (2006 - 2021)
Maesteg
125
125
19
0
Caerau /
100
100
15
0
6.1.4
The LDP Strategy requires that 9,690 new dwellings be
Nantyffyllon
accommodated in the County Borough during the 15 year LDP
Maesteg
40
40
6
0
COM1(20) Former BlaenCaerau Junior School
Caerau
35
35
5
0
period from 2006 to 2021. However, 1537 units have already been
Maesteg
51
51
8
0
built between 2006 - 2009 as detailed in the Joint Housing Land
COM1(22) Land S. of Cwmfelin Primary School
Cwmfelin
20
20
3
0
Availability Study 2009. This equates to 3 years of the LDP plan
Maesteg
13
13
0
0
COM1(24) Land adjacent to 50 Heol Tywith
Nantyffyllon
13
13
2
0
period; consequently, the residual requirement for the remaining
12 years of the LDP period up to 2021 is 8,153 dwellings.
Tot. Units
532
26
506
79
0
Porthcawl Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
Porthcawl
1,050
1,050
315
0
Housing Requirement 2006 - 2021
9,690 dwellings
Porthcawl
60
60
18
0
Housing Completions 2006 - 2007 (2007 JHLA)
635 dwellings
Porthcawl
40
40
12
0
COM1(28) Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court
Porthcawl
35
35
11
0
Housing Completions 2007 - 2008 (2008 JHLA)
514 dwellings
Porthcawl
11
11
0
0
Housing Completions 2008 - 2009 (2009 JHLA)
388 dwellings
Porthcawl
10
10
0
10
Tot. Units
1,206
116
1090
356
10
Residual Requirement (2009 - 2021)
8,153 dwellings
Valleys Gateway Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
Tondu
538
186
352
108
0
Chapter
Bryncethin
323
233
90
66
0
Bryncethin
130
130
26
0
Tondu
100
100
20
0
6
Brynmenyn
75
75
15
0
Bryncethin
50
50
10
0
Brynmenyn
50
50
10
0
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Tondu
30
30
0
30
Tot. Units
1,296
419
877
255
30
Residential Units in the Strategic Regeneration
Growth Area - Total Units
6,358
2,239
4,119
1,175
131
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Those sites marked with an asterisk* are included within regeneration mixed-use development schemes defined in Policy PLA3.
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Housing Supply
Policy COM2 Residential Allocations outside the Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas
Development
Plan 2006-2021
6.1.5
The allocation of sites for residential development is
The following sites are allocated for residential development outsideStrategic Regeneration Growth Areas in the period up to 2021.
important in ensuring sufficient land is available to meet future
Planning
Estimated
Estimated Number
Estimated Number
Number
Consent
of Affordable
of Affordable
housing and population requirements. The housing supply is made
of Units
2009
Housing Units
Housing Units not
Policy
Site Name
Settlement
up of the following elements:
through Planning
through Planning
Yes
No
System
System
Housing Supply (2009-2021)
COM2(1)* Land South West of City Road
Bettws
80
80
12
0
Bettws
40
40
2
0
Housing Allocations COM 1:
6,358 dwellings
Bettws
11
11
0
0
COM2(4)* Land adjoining Cwm Ogwr Fach
Blackmill
43
43
5
0
Housing Allocations COM 2:
1,536 dwellings
Bridgend
284
284
31
0
Windfall Allowance (10 or more dwellings)
COM2(6) Land at Llangewydd Road, Cefn Glas
Bridgend
228
228
46
0
(45 per annum) (COM 3 contribution)
540 dwellings
Bridgend
150
150
30
0
Small Site Allowance (9 or less dwellings)
Bridgend
110
110
30
0
ADOPTED
Bridgend
41
41
0
0
(65 per annum) (COM 3 contribution)
780 dwellings
10
10
0
PLAN
Bridgend
0
Empty Property Initiatives Allowance (2012-2021)
200 dwellings
Bridgend
20
20
4
0
Demolitions (2006 -2021)
10
10
0
Bridgend
0
Ogmore Valley Evanstown
11
11
3
(15 per annum)
-225 dwellings
0
Ogmore Valley Evanstown
11
11
2
0
WRITTEN
Kenfig Hill
29
29
0
29
Total Supply (up to 2021):
9,189 dwellings
Kenfig Hill
39
39
0
39
STATEMENT
Total Requirement (up to 2021):
8,153 dwellings
Ogmore Valley Pantyrawel
19
19
0
0
Balance
+
1,036 dwellings
Llangeinor
10
10
2
0
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel
35
35
5
0
(13% over provision)
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel
21
21
0
0
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel
11
11
0
0
6.1.6
Further information on the housing requirement and supply
North Cornelly
94
94
14
0
North Cornelly
48
48
0
is contained in Background Paper 2: Population and Housing.
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North Cornelly
45
45
7
0
North Cornelly
22
22
3
0
6.1.7
In delivering the identified housing requirement, in
COM2(26) Thomas Crescent (land adjacent)
North Cornelly
14
14
2
0
accordance with the LDP Strategy, Policy COM1 focuses
Pencoed
35
35
0
0
development opportunities for additional housing in the four
Pencoed
12
12
0
12
COM2(29)* Former Surgery Site, Coychurch Rd
Pencoed
13
13
2
0
Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas as defined by Strategic
Pencoed
10
10
2
0
Policy SP1. The Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas are capable
Pyle
30
30
9
0
of accommodating significant development and have been
Total Units
1,536
573
963
211
116
identified as locations that can help maximise the opportunities
Those sites marked with an asterisk* are included within regeneration mixed-use development schemes defined in Policy PLA3.
for sustainable strategic regeneration in line with the overall Vision
and identified LDP objectives for the County Borough.
Housing Allocations
6.1.11 The proposed number of units identified for each site is
indicative and have either been based on details contained in a
6.1.8
The scale of new proposals have been based on an
6.1.10 Housing allocations under Policy COM1 and COM2
planning application or Development Brief / Framework or where
appraisal of the locations to determine their suitability to
include:
no details have been provided the housing numbers represent
accommodate growth having regard to existing social and physical
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Sites with planning consent/approved subject to signing of S106
the Councils assessment of an appropriate number of units, based
capacity, the presence of environmental constraints, and the
agreement/pipeline developments subject of pre-application
on 35 dwellings per hectare. However issues such as design,
extent to which development can provide, or compensate for
negotiation at April 2009;
highway safety and acknowledged physical or infrastructural
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necessary additional social or physical infrastructure.
Regeneration Development Sites;
constraints on the site have been taken into account where they
6.1.9
A range of sites are allocated for the development of new
Sites with an approved Development Brief/Development
are known. Therefore higher or lower densities may be acceptable
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housing under Policy COM2. These sites, located outside the
Framework;
where the proposed development addresses other policy
four Strategic Regeneration Growth Areas, are intended to meet
New sites that have been identified as suitable for residential
considerations, including detailed design, access and
local needs and provide further housing choice on a range of sites
development or for a mix of uses, including housing, as a result
sustainability issues which will be considered at a later stage of
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in sustainable locations that complement the role and function of
of a robust candidate site/development site assessment
the development process.
the settlements they are located within.
process.
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6.1.12 The estimated number of affordable houses for each site
Windfall Sites
Development
Policy COM4
is based on the number of units being provided through the
Plan 2006-2021
Residential Density
Planning System and derived from the requirement detailed in
6.1.16 Windfall Sites’ are defined as sites with a capacity of 10 or
Policy COM5 or, where a site benefits from a planning consent or
more units that are not specifically allocated for housing. In order
approved subject to signing of S106 agreement, the actual number
to assess the likely contribution that such sites can make to the
On sites exceeding 0.15 hectares in size new residential
of affordable housing units secured by condition or relevant S106.
housing supply, it has been necessary to monitor such sites
developments will be built at a density of at least 35
It should be noted that where a planning consent expires the
coming forward under the respective Policies in the former Ogwr
dwellings per hectare. A lower density level may be
requirements of COM5 will apply to any future planning application
Borough Local Plan and the Bridgend Unitary Development Plan.
accepted as a requirement of design, physical or
which may result in a change to the estimated number of
Over a period of 15 years up to 2009, the average number of
infrastructure constraints or where it can be
affordable houses being provided through the planning system.
dwellings developed per annum on Windfall Sites has been 43.5
demonstrated there is a particular lack of choice of
units; therefore it is not unreasonable to assume a further
housing types within a local community.
contribution of 675 dwellings (45 per annum) coming forward
Policy COM3
during the LDP period.
Residential Re-Use of a Building or Land
6.1.20 The LDP acknowledges that it is important that new
ADOPTED
6.1.17 Windfall sites will also contribute to affordable housing
development uses land efficiently by being of a density which
PLAN
provision as the sites meet the thresholds detailed in Policy
maximises the development potential of the land. Therefore a
Residential developments within settlement boundaries
COM5. The contribution of affordable housing to the overall
minimum density will be applied to all new residential
defined in Policy PLA1 on 'windfall' and 'small scale' sites
affordable housing target from windfall sites is estimated to be
developments on sites exceeding 0.15 hectares in size to ensure
for the conversion of existing buildings, or the re-use of
WRITTEN
105 units over the Plan period. This has been based on an estimate
the efficient use of land across the Plan area along with
vacant or under-utilised land will be permitted where no
of windfall sites coming forward in each of the differing market
maximising affordable housing provision in accord with policy
STATEMENT
other LDP policy protects the building or land for an
areas defined by Policy COM5, derived from historical windfall
COM5. However, a lower density may be accepted where
existing or alternative use
completions.
proposals address other Policy considerations, where
development would have an unacceptable impact on design,
Small Sites
highway safety or where there are acknowledged physical or
infrastructural constraints on the site.
6.1.13 The LDP Strategy requires the delivery of mixed and
6.1.18 Small Scale sites are defined as those accommodating
balanced communities through the delivery of a range of house
less than 10 dwellings. The number of units completed on sites
6.1.21 Lower density may also be acceptable where it addresses
types and tenures to meet the needs and aspirations of the
of less than 10 units is recorded as part of the annual Joint Housing
a particular issue relating to a lack of housing choice, in particular
population of the County Borough. Policy COM3 supports the re-
Land Availability Study. Such sites make an important contribution
within some valley communities which are dominated by high
use of buildings and land to maximise new housing opportunities
to the overall housing supply, introducing an important element of
density terraced housing and where a lower form of density would
within the identified settlements of the County Borough.
choice and flexibility into the housing market, including
provide greater choice especially where this is delivered by self
opportunities for self-build and bespoke housing. Over a period
build initiatives.
6.1.14 The appropriate conversion of properties and re-use of
of 15 years up to 2009, the average number of dwellings
under utilised land in urban areas is eminently sustainable as the
developed on small sites per annum is 64.5 units; therefore it is
existing property or land is usefully recycled thereby reducing the
not unreasonable to assume a further contribution of 975 dwellings
need to develop ‘greenfield sites’. Furthermore, additional
(65 per annum) coming forward during the LDP period.
accommodation is provided within the existing community where
it is most needed and most accessible.
6.1.19 Small Sites will also contribute to affordable housing
provision where a site meets the thresholds detailed in Policy
6.1.15 However Policy COM3 ensures that the conversions of
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COM5. The contribution of affordable housing from small sites is
existing buildings and re-use of vacant or underutilised land, will
estimated to be approximately 52 units over the Plan period. This
not be permitted where it will result in the loss of land or a building
has been based on an estimate of appropriate sites coming
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required for an existing or alternative land use requirement.
forward in each of the differing market areas defined by Policy
COM5, derived from historical completions.
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housing to be delivered on a particular site will be determined on
on an appraisal model that mimics the approach developers take
Policy COM5
Development
a case by case basis, and will be informed by the
when purchasing land. Its basic assumptions are that the value
Affordable Housing
Plan 2006-2021
recommendations of the LHMA (2009) and the LHMA Update
of a site will be the difference between what the scheme generates
(2012).
and what it costs to develop. The model can take into account
Where a local need is demonstrated, the Council will
the impact of affordable housing, other Section 106 agreements
expect an appropriate element of 'affordable housing'
6.1.24 Policy COM5 responds to the requirement for the planning
and the availability of grant funding. It is acknowledged that the
to be provided on sites capable of accommodating 5 or
system to play its part in securing affordable housing. It is based
provision of affordable housing can affect the viability of residential
more dwellings or exceeding 0.15 hectares in size.
on the findings of the Bridgend Affordable Housing Viability Study
development, and such a requirement will therefore be subject to
(June 2010) which uses the methodology agreed with the South
negotiation at the pre-application stage.
The Council will seek the following affordable housing
East Wales Strategic Planning Group (SEWSPG). This is based
Market Area targets*:
Legend
30% affordable housing in Porthcawl and Rural;
20% affordable housing in Bridgend, Pencoed and
Western Settlements, Ogmore
ADOPTED
Hinterland;
Vale, Garw & Upper Llynfi (15%)
PLAN
15% affordable housing in the Western Settlements,
Bridgend, Pencoed
Ogmore, Garw and Upper Llynfi Valleys.
& Hinterland (20%)
Rural & Porthcawl (30%)
Such affordable housing will be implemented through
WRITTEN
the use of appropriate planning conditions and/or
Not to scale
STATEMENT
Crown copyright and database rights [2011]
obligations/agreements and/or through contractual
Ordnance Survey [100023405]
agreements between the Council, developers and
Registered Social Landlords.
* Affordable Housing Market Areas shown in Plan 3 and broken
down into settlements and post codes in Appendix 4.
6.1.22 Of major importance to the LDP strategy is the delivery of
affordable housing. PPW (2012) recognises that a community’s
need for affordable housing is a material planning consideration.
More detailed guidance in Technical Advice Note (Wales) 2:
Planning and Affordable Housing (2006) requires local authorities
to include affordable housing policies in their LDPs where a Local
Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) has provided the evidence
base to support policies to deliver such housing through the
planning system.
6.1.23 Policy COM5 will be applied to all proposed housing
developments covered by the policy thresholds, including
proposals on previously developed land, redevelopment schemes,
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schemes providing specialised accommodation (except those in
which residents require a significant element of care), conversions,
changes of use, and mixed-use developments containing housing.
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In the interest of achieving balanced and mixed communities, it is
the Council's preference for affordable housing provision to be
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met on site. However, there may be exceptional circumstances
where on-site provision is considered unfeasible or unable to
deliver the Council's strategic objectives. In such cases, off site
Affordable Housing Market Areas for Bridgend County Borough
provision or payment of a commuted sum may be considered as
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Plan 3
an acceptable alternative. The type, size and tenure of affordable
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6.1.25 The Council believes Policy COM5 provides an ambitious
6.1.30 As a supplement to the Bridgend County Borough Local
Development
Policy COM6
yet achievable Policy framework for the delivery of affordable
Housing Market Assessment (2009) a Gypsy & Traveller
Plan 2006-2021
Gypsy and Traveller Sites
housing through the Planning System.
Accommodation Assessment was commissioned. Its purpose
was to assess the need for permanent residential and transit
Sites and/or pitches to accommodate gypsies and
6.1.26 On the basis of the units already provided through the
pitches for Bridgend’s Gypsy and Traveller population. The report
travellers residing in or resorting to the County Borough
planning system between 2006 -2009, and the individual site
concluded that there was no evidence to suggest a need for a
will be permitted where they satisfy the following criteria:
specific estimates of affordable houses delivered through the
permanent residential site; however it did identify a need for 6
planning system from Policies COM 1, COM 2, Windfall Sites
transit pitches within Bridgend County Borough up to 2021. The
1. There is an identified need for a site and/or pitch;
and Small Sites (COM3) there is a County Borough wide target
report recommended that the Council consider if the provision of
2. In sequential order of preference it has been demon-
for Affordable Housing of 1,370 units up to 2021. The affordable
a transit site would be suitable or whether a management solution
strated that there are firstly no suitable sites or pitches
housing target is made up of the following elements:
would be a more effective and preferred option. The Council is
available within existing settlement boundaries; or
developing a management solution by means of a structured and
secondly that a site or pitch cannot be located within
Affordable Housing Delivered
tolerant ‘peripatetic’ service co-ordinated by the Local Authority in
the curtilage of an existing development within the
ADOPTED
through the planning system 2006 - 2009:
31 units
partnership with the Police and other agencies.
countryside;
COM 1
PLAN
Estimated Number of Affordable Houses:
1,175 units
6.1.31 In tandem with the management solution the
3. Are well related to community services and facilities;
COM 2
accommodation requirements of Gypsies and Travellers will be
Estimated Number of Affordable Houses:
211 units
4. Capable of being served by utilities including waste
closely monitored and Policy COM6 will provide a suitable
WRITTEN
Windfall Sites (COM3)
disposal and recovery;
framework for the assessment of permanent and / or transit sites
STATEMENT
Estimated Affordable Houses Target:
105 units
if a future need is identified.
Small Sites (5-9 dwellings) (COM3)
5. Can accommodate residential and home-based busi-
Estimated Affordable Houses:
52 units
ness uses without detriment to amenity and character
6.1.32 Policy COM6 provides the scope for gypsies and travellers
Minus 13% over provision
of the area;
who do not choose to be accommodated in settled communities
in housing supply
-204 units
to have the opportunity to be accommodated on sites or pitches
6. Capable of being screened and suitably landscaped
designed to house temporary and/or mobile accommodation only.
to a standard compatible with either its urban or rural
Affordable Housing Target:
1,370 units
Such sites are not opportunities for permanent residential
surroundings; and
buildings, which would be contrary to other Policies in the Plan
6.1.27
Further advice is contained in the Councils Supplementary
7. Provide an appropriate layout, in terms of pitches,
relating to the protection of the countryside. In demonstrating the
Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing.
amenity buildings, hard standings and open spaces.
suitability of a site and in applying the sequential test at criterion 2
above, a proposal will need to demonstrate to the Council that
sequentially preferable sites are not economically viable.
6.1.28 Bridgend County Borough is not an area in which any
sizeable numbers of gypsies and travellers have resided, or resort
to. There is currently one privately owned Gypsy and Traveller
site (with planning permission) comprising two pitches just north
of Pencoed. There are no ‘permanent’ unauthorised developments
or long-term encampments in the County Borough.
6.1.29 Local authorities are required to assess the
accommodation needs of Gypsy families (Housing Act 2004 S.225
Chapter
& 226). Planning Policy Wales (2012) states that it is important
for LDPs to have policies for the provision of sites. It indicates
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that where there is an assessment of unmet need for Gypsy and
Traveller accommodation, sufficient sites should be allocated in
the LDP to meet these needs.
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6.2
Social and Community Facilities
owned community buildings such as crèches, indoor leisure
Development
facilities, gymnasiums, and public houses. A local ‘pub’ could be
Plan 2006-2021
Provision of Health and Well-Being Facilities
regarded as a community building, especially where it is the only
communal building in a small settlement.
Strategic Policy SP13
Sites for new health and well-being facilities have been
6.2.3
It is recognised that opportunities for new social and
identified and will be permitted at the following locations:
Social and Community Facilities
community facilities may often be limited, especially where these
COM8(1) Land at Gibbons Way, North Cornelly
are not commercially funded but subsidised by the Council;
In order to maintain and improve the quality of life of
COM8(2) Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Area
therefore the LDP sets out a basic principle of retaining existing
residents the following social and community uses and/
facilities where these provide a vital and sustainable role within
or facilities will be retained or enhanced:
their communities. Policy SP13 also seeks to provide new facilities
where they are needed and justified.
Appropriate new medical related development in
Educational and training facilities;
association with existing health and well-being facilities
Health and well being facilities;
will be permitted provided the development would bring
Policy COM7
ADOPTED
Libraries;
benefit to health care.
Protection of Social and Community Facilities
PLAN
Outdoor recreation;
Indoor leisure facilities;
The Council will work with the Local Health Board to
Community buildings;
Proposals which result in the loss of existing or proposed
identify sites and, where appropriate, work in partnership,
Allotments; and
social and community facilities will not be permitted unless
to provide joint health and well-being facilities within the
WRITTEN
Cemeteries.
justified on one of the following grounds:
County Borough.
STATEMENT
In the interest of improved service provision, all
1. A suitable alternative location is available and a facility
6.2.7
Bridgend County Borough is served by the Abertawe Bro
proposals for new or replacement social and community
of equivalent community benefit is provided by the
Morgannwg University Health Board (ABM) which brings together
facilities should demonstrate that every reasonable
developer on or off the site; or
the former Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust and
attempt has been made to consider the co-location with
the Local Health Boards of Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and
another social and community facility before a stand
2. In the view of the local planning authority the existing
Bridgend.
alone facility is considered.
facility is no longer required for the current use, or any
other social and community uses, or there is already an
LDP Objectives: 4a, 4b, 4d
6.2.8
The Council will work in partnership with the Board to
excess of such provision in the area.
provide Bridgend with the opportunity to establish access to high
6.2.1
The term ‘social and community facilities’ covers a broad
quality health care, improving the health and well-being of the local
6.2.4
Policy COM7 aims to protect all existing and proposed
range of activities and services, some of which are in the ownership
population and reducing inequalities throughout the County
social and community facilities that provide a valuable role in their
of the Council, and others that are privately owned. Local social
communities against development which would result in their loss
Borough.
and community facilities are important to the health and well being
and have an adverse impact on the community within which they
of local communities. Their existence is often the key determinant
are intended to serve.
in creating viable and sustainable local communities if such
facilities are in easy walking and cycling distance for local
6.2.5
In terms of the location of new or replacement facilities,
Provision of Community Buildings
residents. Policy SP13 therefore seeks to retain or enhance
the role of the Council and other partner organisations in supporting
facilities to ensure no section of the community is excluded from
and developing such a model of provision will be vital, as will an
Sites for new community buildings have been identified
having access to basic services, with the overall aim of creating
innovative and joined-up approach to service delivery and the multi-
and will be permitted at the following locations:
sustainable and inclusive communities.
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use of buildings.
COM9(1) Land adjoining Cwm Ogwr Fach, Blackmill
6.2.2
It is essential that the quality of life of all of the County
6.2.6
The LDP Strategy acknowledges that good access to social
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Borough’s residents is sustained and adequately catered for, and
and community facilities is fundamental in addressing social
COM9(3) Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Area
that community services and social facilities continue to address
COM9(4) Land north of Brackla Infants School
inequalities within and between different communities in the County
their needs, and are not diminished or undermined by planned
COM9(5) Gateway to the Valleys, Tondu
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Borough, providing the opportunity for people to lead healthy, safe,
growth. Social and community uses and/or facilities include
and well balanced life. Where a need is identified, the LDP seeks to
schools, sport, recreation, leisure and cultural facilities, health
ensure that facilities are delivered in an appropriate manner at
services, libraries, cemeteries, and all types of community
appropriate locations through the relevant LDP Policies and
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6.2.15 Schools provide the ideal opportunity to play a much wider
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and multi-functional role in the community through addressing
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both the broad range of educational needs of children and young
Provision of Educational and Training Facilities
people during traditional school opening hours and also acting as
community-based learning and recreational environments,
Land will be allocated and safeguarded for the provision
especially during out-of-school hours and school holidays. They
of educational and training facilities at the following
are therefore seen as primary assets in terms of delivering the
locations:
LDP Strategy and implementation of Policy SP14.
Policy COM11
Provision of Outdoor Recreation Facilities
ADOPTED
COM10(6) Ogmore Comprehensive School, Bryncethin
Provision, or the equivalent value of a satisfactory
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standard of outdoor recreation space will be required for
The existing educational and training facilities at the
all new housing developments.
following locations will be extended:
6.2.9
Policies COM8 and COM9 contribute to providing an
A satisfactory standard of recreation will be based on:
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COM10(7) Land adjoining Newton Primary School
adequate supply of land throughout the County Borough for health
STATEMENT
centres and community buildings, as well as extensions to existing
1. 1.6 hectares per 1,000 population for outdoor sport;
facilities where a need is identified.
2. 0.8 hectares per 1,000 population for children's playing
6.2.10 For the purposes of the LDP a ‘community building’, as
6.2.12 The Council is required to ensure that the educational
space;
referred to in Policy COM9, is defined as a facility used by local
needs of children and young people within the County Borough
communities for leisure and social purposes, often on a non-profit
3. 0.2 hectares per
1,000 population for allotment
are satisfactorily met. The Children and Young Peoples Plan sets
basis, although increasingly such buildings should have a dual
provision;
out the priorities for meeting these needs.
purpose and incorporate necessary ancillary commercial
elements in order to make them sustainable in the longer term.
6.2.13 The new or extended facilities identified in Policy COM10
4. No person should live more than 300 metres from their
Community buildings include community centres and meeting
nearest area of accessible natural green space.
form part of the Council’s School Modernisation Programme. This
places, community halls, community learning & training
is a programme that will deliver improvements to school provision
enterprises, life centres, leisure centres and libraries.
The above range and type of provision is subject to
throughout the County Borough.
negotiation and may be provided on or off site. The
6.2.11 The co-location of multiple uses in close proximity or in
6.2.14 The School Modernisation Programme is however an
alternative is to provide equivalent value to the above
one building is important in providing a range of activities to meet
standards in developer contributions. These
evolving process, and other proposals, based on educational need
the communities’ diverse needs. Co-location provides the
contributions can be used to improve existing provision
may become priorities during the lifetime of the LDP. To assist in
opportunity for sustainable linked activities and has potential to
by:
delivering the proposals set out in Policy COM10 and other
create a greater sense of ownership and community. At the same
educational needs that may arise, Infrastructure Policy SP15
time this model of provision also provides better value for money
requires new housing development to contribute, where justified,
(a) making an area more accessible to the community;
in terms of operating costs. Therefore, the Council will, wherever
(b) better management for biodiversity and/or for
to new educational facilities. The parameters of these contributions
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practicable, seek to combine social and community uses in one
passive enjoyment;
will be detailed in the Councils SPG - Residential Development
location or a single building. An opportunity exists to realise this
(c) enhancements through more usable equipment,
and Educational Facilities.
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with respect to the Council’s aspirations for community focussed
or better space or ancillary facilities;
schools as part of the School Modernisation Programme.
(d) increase in playing capacity;
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between users of all ages, providing the opportunity to teach and
6.2.16 Using these standards together with relevant information
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learn, and enhancing local biodiversity.
held by the Council on the quantity, quality and accessibility of
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existing children’s playing spaces, outdoor sports facilities,
allotments, and accessible natural green spaces, together with
Accessible Natural Green Space (including public open space)
the need to take into account various strategies and priorities of
the Council as a service provider, the Council will work with
These are defined as predominantly natural areas which
developers to maintain a satisfactory level and balance of good
contribute to the quality of life of urban areas, and where these
quality outdoor recreation space for all its residents.
areas contain features such as woodland, shrubbery, heath and
rough grassland. They also include wetlands or coastal areas
6.2.17 All new housing developments will be expected to include
characterised by open water, reeds, sand dunes or rocky shores.
an appropriate level of green space for public ‘amenity’ purposes
Natural Resouces Wales recommends a standard of at least 2
in the interest of good design. In addition, for the purposes of
hectares per 1000 population in a range of tiers into which different
Policy COM11, the Council has adopted the benchmark standards
site sizes fit. For the purposes of Policy COM13, the first tier
endorsed by Fields in Trust (FIT), the National Society of Allotment
recommending that no person should live more than 300 metres
ADOPTED
and Leisure Gardeners and Natural Resources Wales Toolkit, for
from their nearest natural green space is used as a benchmark.
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the provision of Accessible Natural Green space.
6.2.19 To reflect the aspiration set by the Welsh Government in
6.2.18 For the purposes of the LDP, outdoor recreation facilities
their ‘Climbing Higher’ Strategy to create a more ‘Healthy, Active
6.2.20 In terms of outdoor sports provision, the need to target
are defined as follows:-
and Inclusive Wales’ , where the Council is aware of specific
scarce resources means that the upgrading of existing pitches is
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requirements through various strategies, studies and supported
currently taking priority over provision of new ones. New pitches
STATEMENT
Outdoor Sports
by outdoor sport and recreation space audits, sites have been
will be developed on the land identified as resources and/or
allocated to ensure that the communities needs are met for both
developer contributions become available (subject to Policy
Outdoor Sport is defined as all areas marked and laid out for formal
formal and informal recreation.
SP14). More importantly, Policy COM12 gives the land long-term
active recreation purposes. It includes area such as pitches,
protection from alternative uses.
green, courts, athletics tracks and training areas. It also includes
facilities ancillary to the purposes of outdoor sports such as
Provision of Playing Fields
changing rooms, toilets, pavilions and clubhouses. Also included
Provision of Accessible Natural Greenspace
is land and facilities associated with schools if these are available
for the wider community.
The Council will promote the provision of playing fields
(including public open space)
and ancillary facilities wherever suitable opportunities
Children’s Playing Space
arise. In this respect, the following areas are specifically
The Council will promote the provision of accessible
allocated:
natural greenspace (including public open space)
Children’s Playing Spaces are designated areas for children and
wherever suitable opportunities arise. In this respect, the
young people that have been designated to provide focussed
COM12(1) North East Brackla Regeneration Area
following areas are specifically allocated:
opportunities for outdoor play. These can include areas containing
COM12(2) Coegnant Reclamation Site, Caerau/
recreational equipment and grassy areas for small children or
Nantyffyllon
COM13(1) Blaengarw and Pontycymmer Linear Park
older children to enjoy recreational activities. For the purposes of
COM12(3) West of Grassholm Way, Rest Bay, Porthcawl
COM13(2) Part of former Central Washery Site, Ogmore
Policy COM10 and the LDP, the Fields In Trust standard of 0.8
COM12(4) Newbridge Fields Extension, Bridgend
Vale
hectares per 1000 population is used as a benchmark standard
of provision.
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COM12(7) East of Crown Road, Waun Cimla, Kenfig Hill
COM13(5) Brackla Ridge and Associated Areas,
Allotments
and Pyle
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COM12(8) Pandy Park Extension, Ynysawdre
Allotments are recognised as providing multi-functional benefits
to communities in terms of sustainability, leisure and biodiversity.
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They are areas of open space within and accessible to the urban
COM13(9) Land off Waunscil Avenue, Bridgend
environment that can provide moderate exercise, relaxation and
COM13(10) Land South West of City Road, Bettws
the production of fresh fruit and vegetables. They also provide
COM13(11) The Former Maesteg Washery, Maesteg
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6.2.25 Cemeteries are recognised as being multi-functional in
6.2.21 Accessible Natural Greenspace and Public open space,
6.2.23 COM14 also supports the creation of ‘community food
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recreation space and amenity space are less formal in character
networks’, which are a means of bringing together food producing,
nature, not only providing burial ground, but are important places
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than outdoor sports facilities and provide the opportunity for a
consumer and community groups to work together, with the
of peace and tranquillity with a role as informal recreational space.
mixture of activities to be enjoyed by all ages of the community.
overall objective of making locally grown and surplus food available
Based on identified need, COM15 allocates and safeguards
to local communities. This is particularly important for the County
specific areas of land alongside existing provision to maintain an
Borough’s most disadvantaged communities, especially in the
adequate supply of burial ground.
valleys where local shops may not stock a large amount of fresh
produce at affordable prices. The LDP supports such an
Provision of Allotments and Community Food
approach, which reduces ‘food miles’ and a community’s need to
Networks
Provision of Cemeteries
travel thereby contributing to combating the effects of climate
change and mitigating against the negative effects of Peak Oil
The Council will promote the provision of allotments and
The following sites are allocated and safeguarded for the
whilst also promoting biodiversity and habitat creation as part of
community food networks wherever suitable
provision of cemeteries:
a future Green Infrastructure Plan for the County Borough.
opportunities arise. In this respect, the following areas
ADOPTED
are specifically allocated:
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6.2.24 The provision of allotments and community growing space
COM15(2) Cornelly Cemetery, North Cornelly
also supports the Council’s ‘Community Foodie Schemes’ which
COM14(1) Caerau and Brynglas Market Garden
is a joint project with the Vale of Glamorgan and funded through
COM14(2) Land to South of Llangeinor Football Club
the Rural Development Plan, which encourages local landowners
WRITTEN
and the community to work together to use underutilised land for
STATEMENT
the growing of local produce and enhance their horticultural skills.
6.2.22 Policy COM14 aims to promote the provision of additional
allotments gardens throughout the County Borough, the locations
of which will also be promoted by the Council’s Allotment Strategy.
Existing provision will be protected from the impact of development
through Policy COM7.
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6.3
Infrastructure
6.3.5
The policy highlights the general principle that infrastructure
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Strategic Policy SP14
will be required where necessary in planning terms and indicates
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6.3.1
New development often creates a need for additional or
the broad range of matters that may need to be addressed.
improved community services and facilities without which the
Infrastructure
Responsibility will be placed on those who will carry out the
development could have an adverse effect upon amenity, safety,
development. Section 106 agreements are a product of
negotiation. The detailed requirements will comply with the tests
or the environment. Planning obligations are legally binding
Applications for development should include material
set out in Government guidance and legislation (or their
agreements between a local authority and a developer / landowner
proposals which deal with the fair and reasonable
and are the means through which these deficiencies are mitigated.
successors).
infrastructural requirements of the development, and
which help to mitigate any negative impacts that may
6.3.2
Planning obligations, also known as Section 106
6.3.6
Developers are encouraged to make use of pre application
arise as a consequence of the development. Where
discussions to identify likely requirements at an early stage. It is
agreements, provide a means of enabling people with an interest
appropriate, such proposals will be secured by means
our intention to carry out negotiations in respect of such
in land to either reach an agreement with the local planning
of planning agreements/obligations.
authority, or enter into a unilateral undertaking, to:
agreements in an open and transparent manner. It is important
that development costs, including the costs of implementing
ADOPTED
The requirements for such agreements will include
restrict the development or use of the land in a specified way;
planning agreements should not prejudice development that
consideration of and appropriate provision for:
PLAN
require specified operations or activities to be carried out in,
supports the Council’s aspiration to see the regeneration and
on, under or over the land;
improvement of the Borough. However, if such costs would result
Affordable housing;
requiring the land to be used in a specified way, or;
in a proposal being unviable, the Council may conclude that the
Educational facilities and/or their upgrades;
require a sum or sums to be paid to the authority on a specified
benefits of the development outweigh the benefits of seeking to
WRITTEN
Outdoor recreation;
date, dates or periodically.
secure all the infrastructural requirements. In cases where it is
STATEMENT
Renewable energy and low carbon technologies;
claimed that development is unable to support the costs of a
6.3.3
Guidance on the use of planning obligations is provided in
Improvements to the highway network, including
planning obligation, the developer will need to demonstrate that a
Planning Policy Wales (2012) and Welsh Office Circular 13/97
walking and cycling routes and public transport;
project is unviable by an open book approach. In cases where it
Protection, enhancement and management of the
‘Planning Obligations’. In line with this guidance and the
can be demonstrated that the provision of multiple obligations is
natural, historic and built environment;
Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations
2010 planning
unsustainable and a prioritisation is required, the Council would
obligations can only be sought where they are:
Community facilities and/or their upgrades;
wish to assess the need for contributions on a case-by-case basis
Waste management and recycling facilities;
to provide a flexible approach that reflects local circumstances
necessary to make the proposed development acceptable in
Initiatives to manage and mitigate the impact of climate
and need. In cases of demonstrable financial non viability the
land use planning terms;
change; and
Council’s planning obligation requirements will also be minded to
directly related to the proposed development;
Improvements to the public realm.
reflect the Welsh Government’s Ministerial objectives at the time.
fairly and reasonably related in scale and kind to the proposed
development;
6.3.7
The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 came
LDP Objectives: ALL
into force in April 2010, with the intention of funding infrastructure
6.3.4
Contributions from developers may be used to:
required to implement development plans. The key features of
the Regulations are as follows:
offset negative consequences of development; and
help meet local needs and priorities.
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Application of the new charge remains at the discretion of the
6.3.8
The Regulations will limit the use of Section 106 obligations
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local planning authority;
beyond April 2014. From this date, an authority will not be able to
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It will apply to most types of new development;
pool contributions from more than 5 planning obligations which
It will be based on simple formulae which relate the size of the
contribute to the same infrastructure type or project. The authority
charge to the size of the character of the development paying
will continue to monitor guidance and legislation relating to the
it;
CIL through the course of the LDP. Any decisions by the Authority
The proceeds of the levy will be spent on local and sub regional
to prepare a CIL Charging Schedule will supersede Policy SP14
infrastructure to support the development of the area;
and be reflected in the amendments made to the LDP.
The setting of the charge will be rooted in the development
plan and will be based on gaps in funding for infrastructure
6.3.9
Planning agreements will be drafted by the Council, and
required to deliver the vision of the Plan; and
where appropriate based on model heads of terms which will be
Planning obligations will remain when the charge is introduced
agreed with the developer, who will be responsible for the legal
but their use will be restricted to ensure that individual
costs incurred in preparing the agreement. The developer will be
developments are not charged for the same items through both
ADOPTED
required to pay a financial contribution for the Council’s costs in
planning obligations and CIL.
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administering, and monitoring the agreement.
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Other suggested output indicators are laid out in the LDP Manual
martinphillipsstudio.com
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and are reflected in the framework below.
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7.
Monitoring and Review
Trigger Points
7.1
To effectively assess the ability of the plan to implement
7.7
The indicators and targets below also give trigger points
its policies, the plan will be subject to review every 4 years. This
to indicate if one part of the plan is not achieving the desired
provides the opportunity to review the progress in implementing
outcomes. If these triggers are 'activated' then the AMR will
the policies and make modifications where appropriate.
consider the necessary action which is required as a result. There
are a number of outcomes which could be actioned by the Council
7.2
The Council is required by the Welsh Government to
in this event these will depend on the extent to which the target
produce an Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) to be submitted to
appears not to have been met and the status of development
the Welsh Government by 31st October each year following the
sites which are key to the achievement of the LDP Strategy.
adoption of the LDP.
Contextual indicators will also be used in the AMR to evaluate if it
is actually the Plan which is not achieving the targets or if there
ADOPTED
7.3
The report is fundamental is assessing the progress of
are external factors (such as the economy or changes in funding
PLAN
the LDP in implementing the policies contained within the plan
sources etc) which are outside of the planning system's control.
and will allow the Council the opportunity to assess the Policies
against the most up-to-date information available. It will also include
7.8
The following options are available to the Council in
monitoring of associated plans and documents including the
association with each of the indicators and their triggers. The
WRITTEN
Community Strategy and identifying potential areas of change
AMR will assess the severity of the situation associated with each
STATEMENT
during the review period.
indicator and recommend an appropriate response.
7.4
The AMR can assist the Council to:-
Continue Monitoring
Identify where certain policies are not being successful in
Where indicators are suggesting that LDP policies are
delivering their intended objective;
being implemented effectively and there is no cause for a
Identify gaps in the evidence base, perhaps through a change
review.
in the economy, which need to be addressed and reflected in
the LDP;
Officer / Member Training Required
Identify areas of success; and
Where indicators associated with planning applications
State the intended actions that the Council will take in rectifying
suggest that policies are not being implemented as they
any issues to ensure the successful implementation of the
were intended and further officer or Member training is
policy or any revision that needs to take place.
required.
7.5
The Council has constructed a set of targets and indicators
Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) /
which act as a benchmark against which performance can be
Development Briefs Required
measured. Targets may relate to the achievement of certain levels
Whilst the Council will be preparing SPG and Develop-
of development and may be set annually or at an interim point
ment Briefs throughout the Plan period, indicators may
within the plan period. The target for the whole of the plan is to
suggest that further guidance should be provided to
achieve the implementation of the LDP Strategy.
developers on how a policy should be properly inter-
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Core Indicators
preted. Additionally, should sites not be coming forward
as envisaged; the Council will actively engage with
7.6
LDP Regulation 37 prescribes two core indicators which
developers / landowners to bring forward Development
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must be included in the Annual Monitoring Report:
Briefs on key sites to help commence the development
process.
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the housing land supply taken from the current Housing Land
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the number of net additional affordable and general market
dwellings built in the LPA’s area.
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* The term ‘major development’ used in the framework is
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Policy Research
Plan / Strategy Review
defined as per the Town and Country Planning (General
Plan 2006-2021
Where the indicators suggest that the LDP policies are
Where indicators suggest that the LDP strategy is failing
Development Procedure) Order 1995 as: the winning and working
and a formal review of the Plan is required. The decision to
of minerals or the use of land for mineral-working deposits; waste
not being effective as they should; further research and
investigation, including the use of contextual indicators
review the Plan will not be taken lightly, and this trigger will
development; the provision of 10 or more houses (or on a site
and comparisons with other local authorities and
not apply to the majority of policy areas.
over 0.5 hectares) ; development of 1,000 square metres or more;
or development of an area of 1 hectare or more.
national statistics where appropriate may be required.
Site Monitoring
7.9
The monitoring indicators are categorised below by
Policy Review
strategic objective and policy theme and are linked to relevant
7.11 As part of the AMR process, the Council will also include an
Where indicators suggest that a LDP policy is failing to
LDP objectives and strategic policies. Where interim / target dates
update on allocation site implementation from the online LDP site
implement the strategy of the Plan and a formal review of
are included in the framework they relate to the 1st April of that
database. This will highlight what activity has taken place on the
the policy is required. Further research and investigation,
year and the publication of the AMR. However, the survey data
site in any given year including the preparation of studies or the
ADOPTED
including comparisons with other local authorities and
upon which the information relates may have been collected and
progression of development. If a site is not being progressed as
analysed at other points during the previous year.
PLAN
national statistics where appropriate will be required
anticipated, this will be interpreted as a trigger and appropriate
before a decision to formally review the policy is made.
action (see above) will be taken by the Council if needed.
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To Produce High Quality Sustainable Places
STATEMENT
Strategic Development Distribution
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP1
LDP Objectives: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d
Monitoring Aim: Development to be distributed according to the Regeneration-Led Sustainable Development Spatial Strategy
Other Policies:
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
1. 85% or more of housing development on
Percentage of the total housing allocation in
By 2016 38% or more of the total proposed
By 2016 less than 38% of the total proposed
allocated sites takes place within the
the Plan developed in the SRGAs.
housing development on allocated sites
housing development on allocated sites
SRGAs by 2021.
takes place within the SRGAs.
takes place within the SRGAs.
2. 80% or more of employment development
80%of the annual employment develop-
Less than 80% of the annual employment
Percentage of the total annual employment
on Policy REG1 and SP9 sites takes place
development takes place within the
development on Policy REG1 and SP9
ment takes place within the SRGAs and
within the SRGAs by 2021.
SRGAs and Strategic Employment Sites.
Sites located within the SRGAs.
Stratgic Employment Sites.
3. To ready the Strategic Employment Sites
Strategic Employment Sites status in the
By 2016 all the Strategic Employment
By 2016 all the Strategic Employment Sites
for delivery.
annual Employment Land Review study.
Sites are classified by the Annual Employ-
are not classified by the Annual Employment
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ment Land Review as immediately or
Land Review as immediately or short term
short term available.
available.
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By 2016 all Strategic Employment Sites
By 2016 all Strategic Employment Sites do
will have a planning consent or approved
not have a planning consent or an approved
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development brief.
development brief.
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Data Sources:
Annual Joint Housing Land Availability Studies
Annual Employment Land Survey
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To Produce High Quality Sustainable Places
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Design and Sustainable Place Making
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP2
LDP Objectives: 1f, 1g, 2a, 2b,2c
Monitoring Aim: All development to meet Sustainable Place Making Criteria
Other Policies: PLA4
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
4. No highly vulnerable development will take
Amount of development (by TAN 15 paragraph
No applications permitted for highly vulnera-
1 or more planning applications for highly
place within the C1 and C2 floodplain area.
5.1 development category) permitted in C1 and
ble development permitted within the C1
vulnerable development permitted in C1 and
C2 floodplain areas not meeting all TAN 15
and C2 floodplain area.
C2 floodplain areas not meeting all TAN 15
tests (paragraph 6.2 i-v).
tests (paragraph 6.2 i-v)
5. No development will adversely impact on
Number of planning applications approved in
No planning applications approved in any
1 or more planning applications approved in
ADOPTED
water quality or quantity.
any given year, contrary to the advice of Natu-
given year, contrary to the advice of Natural
any given year, contrary to the advice of
PLAN
ral Resources Wales / Dwr Cymru Welsh
Resources Wales / Dwr Cymru Welsh
Natural Resources Wales / Dwr Cymru
Water on water quality or quantity grounds
Water on water quality or quantity grounds
Welsh Water on water quality or quantity
grounds
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STATEMENT
6. All development proposals will give con
Number of planning applications which
All planning applications give consideration
1 or more major planning application fails to
sideration to Climate Change adaptation
consider Climate Change adaptation tech-
to Climate Change adaptation techniques
give consideration to Climate Change adapta-
techniques within a Design and Access
niques with a Design and Access State-
within a Design and Access Statement:
tion techniques within a Design and Access
Statement
ment.
Statement in any given year.
2015 Revision of Climate Neutral
Revision of Climate Neutral Development SPG
Development SPG
is not complete by 2015
7. By 2021 60% of the permitted residential
Amount of new residential, development
By 2016 21% or more of new residential
By 2016 less than 21% of new residential
development is on previously developed
(Ha) permitted on previously developed land
development is permitted on previously
development is permitted on previously
land.
expressed as a percentage of all residential
developed land.
developed land.
development permitted.
Bodies Responsible:
Bridgend County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Planning Applications Register
Natural Resources Wales
Environment Agency Wales Data
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Design and Access Statements
Joint Housing Land Availability Studies
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
To Produce High Quality Sustainable Places
Plan 2006-2021
Strategic Transport Planning
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP3
LDP Objectives: 1f, 1g, 2a, 2b, 2c
Monitoring Aim: All Development required to meet Strategic Transport Planning Principles
Other Policies: PLA4
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
8. To increase sustainable forms of transport
Progression of Regional Transport Plan devel-
PLA7 proposals being implemented in accor-
Regional Transport Plan developments detailed
and reduce overall levels of traffic congestion,
opments detailed in Policy PLA7, in accord-
dance with the Regional Transport Plan
in Policy PLA7, are not being implemented in
the Council will aim to implement the strate-
ance with the Regional Transport Plan delivery
delivery timetable.
accordance with the Regional Transport Plan
gic transport improvement schemes detailed
timetable.
delivery timetable.
in Policy PLA7.
ADOPTED
PLAN
Bodies Responsible:Bridgend County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Regional Transport Plan
South East Wales Transport Alliance
Planning Applications Register
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
To Protect and Enhance the Environment
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP4
LDP Objectives: 2a, 2b, 2c
Natural Environment
Monitoring Aim: To protect sites and buildings of acknowledged natural, built and historic interest
Other Policies: ENV1, ENV2, ENV4, ENV5, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
9. No inappropriate development takes place
Amount of land in the countryside (ha) lost to
No land in the countryside lost to develop-
> 0 ha of land in the countryside lost to devel-
in the countryside of the County Borough.
development which is permitted by way of a
ment which is permitted by way of depar-
opment which is permitted as a departure
departure application to Policy ENV1.
ture applications to Policy ENV1.
application to Policy ENV1.
10. No inappropriate development in Green
Planning permissions given for inappropriate
No planning permissions given for inappro-
1 or more planning permissions granted for
Wedges which would contribute to the coa-
development within Green Wedge designa-
priate development within Green Wedge
inappropriate development within Green
ADOPTED
lescence of settlements.
tions (Policy ENV2) which contributes
designations (Policy ENV2) which contrib-
Wedge designations (Policy ENV2) which
PLAN
towards the coalescence of settlements.
utes towards the coalescence of settle-
contributes towards the coalescence of
ments.
settlements.
11.a No development will take place which
Number of developments permitted with the
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adversely affects a Special Landscape Area.
potential to adversely affect a Special Land-
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scape Area.
11.b No development will take place which
Number of developments permitted which
No planning permissions approved contrary
1 or more planning permissions granted
affects the integrity of a designated site for
adversely affect the features of a protected
to the advice of NRW or the Council’s
contrary to the advice of NRW or the Coun-
nature conservation.
site for nature conservation.
Countryside section / Landscape Officer.
cil’s Countryside section / Landscape Officer.
2014: Production of a Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure SPG is not in place by
11.c No development will take place which
Number of developments permitted with the
SPG.
2014.
results in detriment to the favourable conser-
potential to result in detriment to the favour-
vation status of European protected species,
able conservation status of European pro-
or significant harm to species protected by
tected species, or significant harm to spe-
other statute.
cies protected by other statute.
Bodies Responsible:
Bridgend County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Planning Applications Register
Natural Resources Wales
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To Protect and Enhance the Environment
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP5
LDP Objectives: 2a
Built and Historic Environment
Monitoring Aim: To protect sites and buildings of acknowledged natural, built and historic interest
Other Policies: ENV8
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
12. Development proposals do not adversely
Occasions when development permitted
No Planning consents are issued where
1 or more planning consents are issued
impact upon buildings and areas of built or
would have an adverse impact on a Listed
there is an outstanding objection from the
where there is an outstanding objection from
historical interest and their setting.
Building; Conservation Area; Site / Area of
Council’s Conservation and Design team,
the Council’s Conservation and Design
Archaeological Significance; or Historic
CADW or Glamorgan Gwent Archaeologi-
team, CADW or Glamorgan Gwent Archaeo-
Landscape, Park and Garden or their setting.
cal Trust (GGAT).
logical Trust (GGAT).
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2015: Production of Built Heritage Strat-
Built Heritage Strategy is not in place by
PLAN
egy.
2015.
Bodies Responsible:
Bridgend County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Planning Applications Register
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CADW
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GCAT
To Protect and Enhance the Environment
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP6
LDP Objectives: 2d
Minerals
Other Policies: ENV10, ENV11, ENV12
Monitoring Aim: Safeguard areas of aggregates and coal resources
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
13. Maintain a minimum 10 year aggregate
Aggregates landbank for Bridgend County
Maintain a minimum 10 year supply of
Less than a 10 year supply of aggregates
landbank throughout the plan period.
Borough in years.
aggregates resource.
resource.
14. No permanent, sterilising development will
Number of planning permissions for perma-
No permanent, sterilising development will
1 permanent, sterilising development permit-
be permitted within a mineral buffer zone or a
nent, sterilising development permitted
be permitted within a mineral buffer zone
ted within a mineral buffer zone or a miner-
minerals safeguarding area.
within a mineral buffer zone or a minerals
or a minerals safeguarding area.
als safeguarding area.
safeguarding area.
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Bodies Responsible:Bridgend
County Borough Council
Data Sources:
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Planning Applications Register
South Wales Regional Aggregates Working Party (SWRAWP)
Regional Technical Statement
SWRAWP Annual Survey
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Bridgend Local
To Protect and Enhance the Environment
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP7
LDP Objectives: 2d
Waste
Monitoring Aim: Seeks to meet the County Borough's contribution to regional and local waste facilities
Other Policies: ENV14, ENV15, ENV16
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
15. Provide 7.7 to 11.9 hectares of available
The availability of 7.7 to 11.9 hectares of land
7.7 to 11.9 hectares of land is provided
The availability of land on the sites identified
land (or consented for that purpose) on sites
(or consented for that purpose) on sites
(or consented for that purpose) on sites
under Policy SP7 falls below 7.7 hectares
identified under Policy SP7 for the provision
identified under Policy SP7 to meet the
identified under Policy SP7 for the
(or has not been developed for that purpose).
of new waste treatment facilities to meet the
identified need to treat up to 228,000 tonnes
provision of new waste treatment facili-
regionally identified need to treat up to
of waste per annum.
ties
228,000 tonnes of waste per annum.
ADOPTED
PLAN
Bodies Responsible:Bridgend
County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Planning Applications Register
South West Wales Regional Waste Group
South West Wales Regional Waste Group
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STATEMENT
To Protect and Enhance the Environment
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP8
LDP Objectives: 2d
Energy Generation, Efficiency and
Conservation
Other Policies: ENV17, ENV18
Monitoring Aim: That the County Borough contributes towards the country's renewable energy requirements
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
16. All major planning applications assess the
Major planning applications which are accom-
100% of all major planning applications are
<100% of all major planning applications are
potential for onsite Renewable / Low Carbon
panied by a Renewable / Low Carbon Energy
accompanied by a Renewable / Low Car-
accompanied by a Renewable / Low Carbon
Energy technologies.
Assessment in accordance with Policy
bon Energy Assessment in accordance
Energy Assessment in accordance with
ENV17.
with Policy ENV17.
Policy ENV17 in any year.
2014: Production of Energy Opportunities
Energy Opportunities Plan SPG is not in
Plan SPG.
place by 2014.
17. To increase the amount (in MW) of energy
Permitted and installed capacity (MW) of re-
Annual increase in the permitted or installed
No annual increase in the permitted or
produced in the County Borough from renew-
newable electricity and heat projects within
capacity of renewable electricity and heat
installed capacity of renewable electricity
able sources.
the County Borough.
projects within the County Borough through
and heat projects within the County Borough.
the Plan period.
Energy Opportunities Plan SPG is not in
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place by 2014.
Plan SPG.
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18. 35MW of renewable energy generated in
The capacity of renewable energy develop-
If planning applications which would
If planning applications which would cumula-
the refined Strategic Search Areas (Policy
ments (MW) installed inside the refined Stra-
cumulatively meet the 35MW target are
tively meet the 35MW target are not submit-
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ENV18) by the end of the Plan period.
tegic Search Areas (Policy ENV18).
not submitted by 2018.
ted by 2018.
Bodies Responsible: Bridgend
County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Planning Applications
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Bridgend Local
To Spread Prosperity and Opportunity through Regeneration
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP9
LDP Objectives: 1a, 1b, 1d, 3a, 3b, 3c
Employment Land Development
Monitoring Aim: Protect 164 hectares of vacant employment land
Other Policies: REG1
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
19. 72.5Ha of employment land allocated by Poli- Employment land development on Policies SP9
6.3 Ha of employment land allocated by
< 6.3 Ha of employment land allocated by
cies SP9 and REG1 are developed over the Plan and REG1 sites in hectares.
Policies SP9 and REG1 are developed per
Policies SP9 and REG1 are developed per year
period.
year for employment uses.
for employment uses.
20. A readily available supply of land for develop- Proportion (%) of remaining allocated vacant
30% or more of remaining vacant land allo-
< 30% of remaining vacant land allocated by
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ment for employment purposes.
employment land (SP9 and REG1 sites) which
cated by Policy SP9 and REG1 is classed as
Policy SP9 and REG1 is classed as immedi-
PLAN
is classed as immediately available or available
immediately available or available in the short
ately available or available in the short term in
in the short term in the annual employment land
term in the annual employment land survey
the annual employment land survey.
survey.
throughout the plan period.
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Bodies Responsible:
Bridgend County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Annual Employment Land Survey
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To Spread Prosperity and Opportunity through Regeneration
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP10
LDP Objectives: 1a, 1b, 1d, 3e, 3f, 3g
Retailing and Commercial Centres
Monitoring Aim: Directs new retail and leisure development to the town and district centres of the County Borough
Other Policies: REG6, REG7, REG8, REG9, REG11
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
21. To ensure that vacancy rates within the town
Annual vacancy rates of commercial proper-
Vacancy rates of commercial properties in the
Vacancy rates of commercial properties in the
centres of the County Borough do not increase
ties within the town centres of the County
town centres of Bridgend, Maesteg or Porthcawl
town centres of Bridgend, Maesteg or Porthcawl
to a level that would adversely impact on the
Borough.
remain below 15% throughout the plan period.
increase to more than 15%.
vitality of those centres.
< 60% or more of units within the Primary Shop-
60% or more of units within the Primary Shop-
Proportion of A1 retail uses in the Primary
22. The integrity of the Primary Shopping Front-
ping Frontages are in an A1 use.
ages are maintained.
Shopping Frontages designated by REG6.
ping Frontages are in an A1 use.
Primary Shopping Frontages SPG is not in place
2014: Preparation of a Primary Shopping Front-
by 2014.
ages SPG.
Planning consents for Porthcawl Regeneration
23. The town centres of the County Borough are
Amount (sq m) of major retail, office and lei-
2014: Planning consents in place for Porthcawl
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Area retail development not in place by 2014.
regenerated by the development of key sites.
sure development permitted in town centres.
retail development.
Maesteg Outdoor Market, Bus Station and Riv-
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2014: Completion of Maesteg Outdoor Market,
erside Scheme is not completed by 2014.
Bus Station and Riverside Scheme.
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Development Briefs for the sites highlighted in
2016: Development Briefs prepared for sites
the Bridgend Town Centre Masterplan have not
highlighted in Bridgend Town Centre Masterplan.
been prepared by 2016.
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Annual Retailing and Commercial Centre Report
Bodies Responsible:
Bridgend County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Planning Applications Register.
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Plan 2006-2021
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP11
LDP Objectives: 1c, 3c, 3d
Tourism
Monitoring Aim: Encourage high qualitity Sustainable Tourism
Other Policies: REG2, REG13
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual
/ Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
24. To increase year on year the number of
Annual number of visitors to the County
Year on year increase of visitors to the
Decrease in visitors to the County
visitors to the County Borough.
Borough.
County Borough
Borough compared to previous year.
Bodies Responsible:
Bridgend County Borough Council
Data Sources:
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To Create Safe, Healthy and Inclusive Communities
PLAN
Housing and Affordable Housing
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP12
LDP Objectives: 1c, 3c, 3d
Monitoring Aim: Requires 9,690 market (including 1,370 affordable) dwelling
Other Policies: COM1, COM2, COM3, COM5, COM6
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Policy Target
Indicators
Annual
/ Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
Forecast supply of housing land.
Maintain a 5 year supply of housing land for
Less than a 5 year supply of housing land is
25. Maintain a 5 year supply of housing land
development throughout the plan period.
recorded.
for development throughout the plan period.
26. Provide 9,690 new dwellings by 2021
Annual dwelling completions.
By 2011 provide 2,085 dwellings.
Less than 4,973 dwellings developed by 2016.
based on the three 5 year tranches set out in
By 2016 provide 4,973 dwellings.
Policy SP12.
By 2021 provide 9,690 dwellings.
27. Develop COM1 and COM2 Residential
Number of units permitted on COM1 and
Residential Allocations developed at or above
Residential Allocations developed below the
Allocations at or above the estimated number
COM2 Residential Allocations.
the estimated number of units specified in
estimated number of units specified in Policies
of units specified.
Polices COM1 and COM 2.
COM1 and COM2.
28. Develop Small and Windfall sites, over
Average density of Small and Windfall sites
Small and Windfall sites over 0.15 hectares
Small and Windfall sites over 0.15 hectares
0.15 hectares, at a density of 35 dwellings
over 0.15 hectares.
developed at a density of 35 dwellings per
developed at a density of less than 35 dwellings
per hectare or more.
hectare or more.
per hectare.
29. Provide 1370 affordable dwellings by
Annual affordable housing Completions.
By 2011 provide 295 dwellings
Dwelling completions fall below specified re-
2021 through the planning system as se-
By 2016 provide 703 dwellings.
quirement.
cured by condition or S106.
By 2021 provide 1,370 dwellings
30. Monitor the need for a permanent or
The annual number of authorised and
Approve the Bridgend County Borough
The Bridgend County Borough protocol for the
transit Gypsy & Traveller site.
unauthorised Gypsy & Traveller encamp-
protocol for the management of unauthorised
management of unauthorised gypsy and travel-
ments in the County Borough.
gypsy and traveller encampments by April
ler encampments is not approved by 2014.
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2014.
No increase in the average of 3 unauthorised
An increase above 3 unauthorised Gypsy and
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Gypsy and Traveller Sites recorded in 1 year
Traveller Sites recorded in 1 year by the biannual
by the biannual Gypsy and Traveller Caravan
Gypsy and Traveller Caravan Count and / or the
Count and / or the Gypsy and Traveller
Gypsy and Traveller Protocol for 2 consecutive
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Protocol.
years will require the identification of a site.
Bodies Responsible: Bridgend
County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Planning Applications Register. Joint Housing Land Availability Study. Caravan Count.
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To Create Safe, Healthy and Inclusive Communities
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Primary Policy: Strategic Policy SP13
LDP Objectives: 1c, 3c, 3d
Community Uses
Monitoring Aim: The retention of existing community uses and
Other Policies: COM7, COM8, COM9, COM10, COM11, COM12, COM13, COM14, COM15
facilities and seek to develop new ones, where needed.
Policy Target
Indicators
Annual / Interim Monitoring Target
Assessment Trigger
31. The retention or enhancement of
Number of applications approved contrary to
No applications approved contrary to Strate-
1 application approved contrary to Strategic
Community Facilities.
Strategic Policy SP13 and the protective aim
gic Policy SP13 and the protective aim of
Policy SP13 and the protective aim of
of policy COM7.
policy COM7.
policy COM7.
ADOPTED
PLAN
Bodies Responsible: Bridgend
County Borough Council
Data Sources:
Planning Applications Register
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Supplementary Planning Guidance
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8.
Supplementary Planning Guidance
8.1
The Council considers, in accordance with paragraph 5.1
of LDP Wales that the LDP contains sufficient information and
policies to provide the basis for the determination of planning ap-
plications through the development control process. However, it
has also identified throughout the plan opportunities which exist
for further detailed guidance on particular issues.
8.2
The LDP Manual states that the requirement of LDPs
themselves to be more strategic and focused gives the opportunity
ADOPTED
to increase the potential and use of Supplementary Planning
PLAN
Guidance (SPG). To this end, the Council has produced the
following list of SPGs which it intends to produce and/or update
during the course of the LDP period. For clarity, the intended LDP
policy number which the SPG will further clarify is given along
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with an anticipated date of publication.
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8.3
Upon adoption and implementation of the LDP it may
become apparent that further SPG is required to clarify certain
policies in the Plan. The Council therefore reserves the right to
issue additional SPG to those outlined overleaf.
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Development
LDP Policy
Policy Name
Supplementary Planning Guidance
Expected Publication
Plan 2006-2021
PLA2
Regeneration Strategies
Area specific regeneration strategies
Throughout LDP period
PLA3
Regeneration and Mixed Use Development Schemes
Site specific development briefs
Throughout LDP period
SP9
Strategic Employment Sites
(where appropriate)
SP2
Sustainable Place Making Principles
Local Character;
Revised/Published upon LDP adoption
House Extensions;
Shop Fronts;
Trees;
Residential Development;
Individual Houses;
Tall Buildings;
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Hot Food Takeaway Establishments;
PLAN
Advertisement Control;
Design in Urban Gateways
SP8
Climate Change
Climate Neutral Development
Revised upon LDP adoption
PLA4
(including Low/Zero Carbon Technology)
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Energy Opportunities Plan
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ENV18
PLA11
Parking Standards
Parking Standards
Revised upon LDP adoption
ENV1
Countryside Development
Farm Buildings and Rural Development
Revised upon LDP adoption
ENV4
SINCs
Green Infrastructure Plan
Published after LDP adoption
ENV5
Green Infrastructure
ENV6
Nature Conservation
SP5
Conservation of Built and Historic Environment
Built Heritage Strategy
Published after LDP adoption
(incorporating local guidance on Listed Buildings,
Conservation Areas and Buildings of Local Significance)
ENV15
Waste Management
Waste Management and Residential Development
Revised upon LDP adoption
Design Guide
REG2
Industrial Estate Uses Restrictions
Development Uses on Employment Land
Published after LDP adoption
REG3
Stormy Down Airfield
Stormy Down Airfield Development Brief
Published upon LDP adoption
REG6
Primary Shopping Areas
Development in Primary Shopping Areas
Published upon LDP adoption
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REG9
Key Development Sites
Bridgend Town Centre Masterplan
Published upon LDP adoption
COM5
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
Revised/Published upon LDP adoption
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COM11
Recreation Policies
Provision of Outdoor Sports, Playing Spaces and
Revised/Published upon LDP adoption
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Public Open Space
SP14
Infrastructure
Planning Agreements
Published after LDP adoption
(incorporating existing SPGs on Community Facilities
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Delivery and Implementation
Development
Plan 2006-2021
9. SITE DELIVERY AND IMPLEMENTATION
9.1.1
Local Development Plan Wales (2005) paragraph 1.21 states
the importance of ensuring that all proposals within the Local
Development Plan (LDP) are ‘realistic and likely to be implemented
within the plan period’ in the interest of avoiding blight. In this respect,
all proposals included as land use allocations within the LDP should
have sufficient evidence to suggest that they can be delivered within
the plan period.
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9.1.2
Appendix 5 provides an overview and ‘snapshot’ of all the
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landuse allocations included in the LDP together with an estimate of
the likely phasing of development and likely funding sources.
9.1.3 The Council has also produced a related ‘live’ online site
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database which contains up-to-date and detailed information on the
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site specific delivery and implementation of the land-use allocations
contained in the respective Policies in the plan, including detailed
information, where this is known, of site specific constraints,
requirements and/or mitigation measures (for example, screening
for a site specific HRA) that will be required in order to bring the sites
forward for development. This includes issues where the site is
expected to ‘trigger’ a policy consideration due to its size and/or
capacity. In terms of the likely phasing of development, this is broken
down into three 5 year periods up to 2021 to provide an indication of
when the proposed development will come forward in the plan period.
This indication of phasing is based on the most up-to-date information
available; however it is acknowledged that this may change as the
Plan period progresses.
9.1.4
In general the residential, employment and retail allocations
are expected to be delivered by the private sector, including housing
associations (Registered Social Landlords (RSLs)). The private
sector will also be required to fund essential utilities infrastructure
and/or make a contribution towards other public infrastructure,
including transport improvements, leisure, educational and
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community facilities. Where there are firm proposals, the LDP has
made provisions through site allocations. However, it is acknowledged
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that the ability of both the public and private sector to deliver future
development will be influenced by external economic factors and
cycles as well as availability of funds and the demands of the market.
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9.1.5
The Plan has considered initial highway and access issues
9.1.10 The Council will keep the online database up-to-date via its
Development
relating to site allocations and these have been included as related
website which will be updated frequently and also in hard copy form
Plan 2006-2021
annually to accompany the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR).
land-use requirements and cross-referenced in the Plan, especially
with respect to the PLA mixed-use sites. Where there are areas
which need further investigation; issues which have been identified
as significant constraints and / or highway improvements required,
these will be highlighted within the online database together with any
other specific site issues.
9.1.6 Where related studies, masterplans and/or site specific
development briefs have or will be produced in the future, these are
and will be ‘hyperlinked’ in the database to provide as much
comprehensive information as possible. Consultations with the main
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statutory undertakers indicate that there are generally no significant
PLAN
constraints which would prevent delivery of sites identified for
development within the LDP and such detailed information from these
and other statutory bodies in terms of advice is also included within
the database to assist delivery.
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9.1.7 The site infrastructure requirements will be reviewed at the
time of any future planning application; this is particularly relevant
where need for educational provision and/or community facilities is
identified. This is due to the fact that, at the point of a planning
application being considered, changes in local service provision will
need to be taken into account. These changes may occur in the
intervening period prior to developments being formally considered
through the planning system. Where planning permission has al-
ready been granted (or granted subject to the signing of a S106 agree-
ment), and not yet implemented, the requirements are not shown.
However, if an application is resubmitted it will need to be assessed
in accordance with the up-to-date policy position.
9.1.8 In this respect, regard will have to be paid to the implications
of any unforeseen circumstances such as the impact of windfall
development taking place which may require additional community
infrastructure within the local area. As a consequence, any propos-
als for development will have to pay particular regard to Strategic
Policy SP14 - Infrastructure.
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9.1.9 Should the Council introduce a Community Infrastructure Levy,
then applications for new development will be subject to the associ-
ated charging schedule. The Council will prepare a regulation 123
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list which will set out those projects or types of infrastructure it in-
tends to fund through the levy, and those matters to be addressed
through section 106 planning obligations. This will help to clarify the
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Council’s infrastructure needs and ensure there is no ‘double-charg-
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APPENDIX 1
BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Appendix 1
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Descriptions of Regeneration and Mixed Use
Development Schemes allocated under Policy PLA3.
A1. Crucial to the LDP Strategy is the delivery and implementation
of the Policy PLA3 Regeneration and Mixed Use Development
Schemes. Descriptions of these sites are given below together
with the policy allocation ‘components’ which make up the mix of
uses proposed on the site. Not all the planning and infrastructure
requirements are listed below as they may be subject to change
through the Plan period; however they will be kept up-to-date on
the LDP online site database, together with hyperlinks to related
masterplans and/or site specific development briefs, baseline
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studies such as ecological surveys and flood / hydrological studies
PLAN
etc.
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Total Area 79.0
Implementation
STATEMENT
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Source
Policy
Type
Amount
Reference
Residential
1,515 units
Community
N/A
Building
Education
Primary
Implemented and
Facility
School
funded through the
private sector
Playing Field
N/A
(including Section
106 agreement)
Accessible
N/A
Natural
Greenspace
Local Retailing
Up to 3,000
sqm net
Appendix
A1.1.1 The site is located 1.5 km to the north of Bridgend town
centre and south of Junction 36 of the M4. This proposed exemplar
1
development represents an existing commitment in north-east
Bridgend which benefits from planning consent for 1,500 houses
on an 79.0 hectare site, that also includes a Primary School, Local
Page
Commercial Centre, Playing Fields and areas of Public Open
Space. The site is subject to a detailed design code adopted in
2005 and a Section 106 agreement, which will deliver 153
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affordable housing units.
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
A1.2 PLA3(2) North East Brackla Regeneration Area,
A1.2.2 The site is the focus of a mixed-use regeneration
A1.4 PLA3(4) Parc Afon Ewenni, Bridgend
Development
scheme retaining and providing additional jobs and homes and
Plan 2006-2021
Bridgend
flexible commercial and recreation facilities to serve the new
Mixed Use
Total Area 26.8
Implementation
community, the industrial estate, the village of Coity and the
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Mixed Use
Total Area 67.0
Implementation
wider residential community of Brackla to the south. This
Source
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Policy
Type
Amount
development is subject of a Development Brief, and the LDP
Source
Reference
will ensure that the site’s regeneration comes forward in a
Policy
Type
Amount
comprehensive and phased way during the plan period up to
Implemented and
Reference
Residential
650 units
funded through the
2021 and is integrated with surrounding development.
private
sector
Employment
8.2 ha
(including Section
Employment
0.46 ha
A.13 PLA3(3) Coity Road Sidings, Bridgend
106)
Employment
2.0 ha
Partnership approach
Residential
550 units
ADOPTED
including
private
Mixed Use
Total Area 6.5
Implementation
JESSICA Fund
investors, Section 106
PLAN
REG11(2)
Bulky
4,500 sq m
Components
Hectares
and Funding
(Welsh Government)
monies and the Council
Comparison
net
Source
and the private sector
Policy
Goods
Type
Amount
Local
New local
(including Section
Reference
Retailing
service
106)
WRITTEN
Local Retailing
New Local
Implemented and
centre Up to
Residential
140 units
Service
funded through the
STATEMENT
2,000 sq m
Centre up to
private sector
net
450sq m net
Implemented and
Employment
Fully
Developed to capacity
Community
N/A
funded through the
Developed
Improvements
B4281 / Heol
Building
private sector (including
This scheme is in
to the
Simonston
Section 106)
Park and Ride
Wildmill
RTP 5 programme
Transportation
Accessible
TBC
Facility
Station
and is included in a
network
Natural
Sewta bid for funding
Greenspace
Playing Field
N/A
Improvements
Access to
SP7(4)
Waste
N/A
Implemented and
to the
Parc Afon
funded through the
A1.3.1 This 6.5 hectare brownfield site, in private ownership, is
Treatment
transportation
Ewenni
Facility
private sector in
located less than 1 km north of Bridgend Town Centre. The site is
network
responce to demand
substantially vacant, sustainably located off Coity Road and rela-
from within South West
tively close to the town centre. The site offers the opportunity for
Wales
a mix of uses including residential, a retained area of employ-
A1.4.1 Parc Afon Ewenni is a significant brownfield and
ment, recreation (including the possible expansion of adjacent
underutilised employment site which stretches along the A473
A1.2.1 The site is located 1 km to the north of Bridgend town
allotment facilities) and a proposed Park & Ride facility, in con-
corridor from the residential area of Waterton in the east to
centre and 1km to the south of Junction 36 of the M4. It con-
nection with the existing Wildmill Railway Halt.
Waterton Roundabout in the west. The proposed mixed-use de-
sists of approximately 32 hectares of undeveloped brownfield
velopment of the Parc Afon Ewenni Site represents an opportu-
and agricultural land surrounding the existing Brackla and
Appendix
nity to build a viable and more sustainable community at Waterton,
Litchard Industrial Estates, previously under the ownership of
which is currently isolated, by accommodating additional resi-
the Welsh Government but has been sold as part of the
dential development served by a commercial hub, community
1
JESSICA regeneration funding project; as well as the 35 ha
and recreation facilities. The site is subject to a flexible develop-
comprising the estates themselves which are not under the
ment framework that will deliver future residential, commercial
ownership of the Welsh Government.
and business space. At its western extent close to Waterton
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Roundabout a ‘landmark’ building is envisaged at this visually
prominent location.
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
A1.4.2 The careful regeneration of this currently environmentally
A1.6 PLA3(6) Coegnant Reclamation Site, Caerau /
Development
Nantyffyllon
degraded and under-utilised site located immediately adjacent to
Plan 2006-2021
the A473 and therefore representing an important gateway to
Mixed Use
Total Area 7.7
Implementation
Bridgend from Junction 35 of the M4 and from Cardiff and
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Cowbridge along the A48, will raise the image of the whole of
Total Area 15.3
Implementation
Source
Bridgend creating valuable additional jobs, homes and other com-
Mixed Use
Policy
Type
Amount
mercial opportunities in a landscaped and comprehensively de-
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Reference
Source
veloped environment.
Policy
Type
Amount
Residential
125 units
Reference
A1.5 PLA3(5) The former Maesteg Washery, Maesteg
Employment
3.50 ha
Residential
100 units
Western Valleys
Regeneration Fund
Local
New local
Western Valleys
Implementation
Playing Field
N/A
Mixed Use
Total Area 37.4
and the private sector
Retailing
service
Regeneration Fund
Components
Hectares
and Funding
(including 106)
centre Up to
and the private sector
ADOPTED
REG 1(9)
Employment
2.00ha
Source
Policy
1,000sqm
(including 106)
PLAN
Type
Amount
net
Reference
Residential
135 units
REG11(1)
Bulky
5,400sqm
Western Valleys
Comparison
net
WRITTEN
Regeneration Fund
A1.6.1 This is a large development site in the upper Llynfi Valley
Goods
STATEMENT
and the private sector
Accessible
N/A
comprising of a linear site of 15.3 hectares of brownfield land,
(including 106)
Natural
located immediately to the east of the communities of Caerau
Greenspace
and Nantyffyllon. Previously allocated solely for employment and
A1.7.1 This 7.7 hectare site, which was formerly occupied by
recreational uses it is now recognised that the comprehensive
Cooper Standard and Budelpak Cosi now represents one of the
development of the whole area represents a significant opportu-
A1.5.1 This site is located immediately to the north-east of Maesteg
most strategically sited development opportunities in the Llynfi
nity to enhance the environment, improve access to the country-
town centre. The western and southern boundaries of the site
Valley. Located within the urban area of Maesteg adjacent to the
side for the benefit of tourism and deliver a mixture of uses, in-
are defined by the former mineral railway line but the northern
Oakwood Estate, which is a renewal priority for V2C Housing.
cluding new market and affordable housing, open-space, more
and eastern boundaries are not defined by any physical features
The site is owned, in part, by the County Borough Council, and
formal recreation facilities and local employment opportunities
as the land in general is an open reclaimed area, including the
has been identified as suitable for funding from the Western Val-
and social enterprises.
former Maesteg Washery site, offering scope for informal rec-
leys Strategic Regeneration Area (WVSRA).
reation opportunities.
A1.6.2 At its northern end the site integrates well with the new
A1.7.2 The strategic and sustainable location of the site, adja-
primary school in Caerau and is currently the focus of recreation
A.1.5.2 A mixed use scheme including education, market and
cent to a rail halt on the Maesteg to Bridgend line, means that this
facilities and a new leisure park, including a BMX track. At its south-
affordable housing and recreational end uses are considered
regeneration opportunity could have benefits for the whole of the
ern extremity, the site has the potential to link via a dedicated
appropriate for this site. A new comprehensive school with asso-
Llynfi Valley. The significance of this opportunity has been recog-
walking and cycling route to the Maesteg Washery Site and the
ciated playing fields has been constructed and is one of the pri-
nised by the Llynfi VARP which earmarks the future development
newly opened Maesteg Comprehensive School, which is located
mary uses on the developable part of the site. The actual amount
of the area as a Strategic Project. The LDP promotes the site as
less than 1.5km to the south.
of housing will be determined by ongoing feasibility although it is
a flexible regeneration opportunity to create a new mixed-use
anticipated that up to 135 new dwellings can be accommodated
neighbourhood that can deliver much needed development space
on the southern part of the site in the plan period.
for small businesses, new market and affordable housing, and
Appendix
other commercial development, set within a newly created pleas-
ant environment that can capitalise on its riverside setting.
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
A1.8 PLA3(8) Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Area,
A1.8.3 A variety of land uses is proposed, including residential,
A1.10 PLA3(10) Land West of Maesteg Road, Tondu
Development
tourism and leisure, retail and community provision in the form of
Porthcawl
Plan 2006-2021
a new Community Hub. With respect to retail provision the area
Mixed Use
Total Area 43.0
Implementation
is subject to an allocation for a new retail convenience store, which
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Mixed Use
Total Area 47.8
Implementation
will be well integrated with the existing town centre and stem cur-
Source
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Policy
Type
Amount
rent retail outflow of expenditure. The Project Area also includes
Source
Reference
Policy
significant new areas of attractive open space along the seafront
Type
Amount
Reference
and an extension to Griffin Park. Key elements of the waterfront
Residential
538 units
will be the creation of improved sea defences and new, high qual-
Residential
1,050 units
Implemented and
ity promenades between the harbour and Trecco Bay, and the
Employment
1.00ha
funded through the
regeneration of the harbour area itself.
Education
Extension of
private sector (including
Improvement
Access to
Facility
Newton
Section 106)
A1.9 PLA3(9) Pwll-Y-Waun, Porthcawl
to the
Land West
Primary
Transportation
of Maesteg
ADOPTED
Implemented and
Network
Road
Health &
N/A
PLAN
funded through the
Well - Being
Mixed Use
Total Area 4.6
Implementation
private sector (including
A1.10.1 This existing mixed-use Regeneration Area in Tondu is a
Facility
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Section 106)
substantial site of almost 43 hectares of land, which has already
Source
Policy
Type
Amount
delivered the Tondu Ironworks Heritage Centre and a new Waste
Community
N/A
WRITTEN
Reference
Transfer Station, serving the whole of the County Borough.
Building
STATEMENT
Residential
40 units
A1.10.2 As part of the development, a new retailing area com-
Retail &
TBC
Commercial
Implemented and
prises a 1,200 square metre supermarket (which is already in
Employment
0.70ha
Development
funded through the
operation) and other smaller units will provide much needed shop-
private sector (including
ping facilities for the whole of the Tondu and Aberkenfig area. This
Accessible
N/A
Section 106)
site, due to its proximity and pedestrian linkages with the existing
Natural
A1.8.1 The Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration site is the main
Greenspace
Aberkenfig District commercial centre, provides an opportunity
focus of existing and future development opportunities in
to provide a Community Hub, with a mixture of retailing and so-
Porthcawl SRGA, which provides a unique opportunity to create
cial and community facilities.
a vibrant new focus that will bring social, economic and environ-
A1.9.1 This 4.6 hectare site is situated within the urban area of
A1.10.3 As part of this development a further improvement to the
mental benefits including flood protection measures to the Town
Porthcawl. It comprises Pwll-y-Waun pond to the west of the site
A4063 is required, and to this end an area of land has been safe-
itself and the wider area.
which will be retained and enhanced for recreational purposes.
guarded. This will facilitate accessibility between the Valley’s Gate-
An opportunity exists however on the adjacent land to the east of
A1.8.2 This 48 hectare brownfield waterfront site provides a sig-
way and Maesteg and the Llynfi Valley. This will allow the north-
the pond which currently represents under-utilised land within the
nificant opportunity through comprehensive regeneration to trans-
ern part of the site comprising 12 hectares of undeveloped land
urban area to provide a high quality mixed use scheme incorpo-
form Porthcawl into a premier seaside resort. Extending from
to also come forward, which offers the opportunity to deliver fur-
rating B1 business uses, residential development of market and
Trecco Bay caravan site and Rhych Point in the east to the exist-
ther residential, employment and additional open space, comple-
affordable homes and new public open space, safeguarding im-
ing harbour and town centre to the west, taking in the former
menting the existing Heritage Centre as part of a comprehensive
portant natural elements especially within the southern part of
Council owned Sandy Bay caravan site, the fairground and Salt
scheme.
the site.
Lake car park and its environs. The regeneration of this area is
Appendix
the subject of adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance, which
A1.11 PLA3(11) Former Christie Tyler Site, Brynmenyn
A1.9.2 Development will be expected to respect the nature con-
was approved in 2007. Its aim is to properly integrate new devel-
servation interests and recreational value of the pond and im-
Mixed Use
Total Area 5.5
Implementation
opment areas into the town centre and the surrounding urban
prove and enhance biodiversity resources of the site. The bring-
1
Components
Hectares
and Funding
area and will guide development in a phased approach over the
ing forward of the employment aspect of this site is seen as im-
Source
Policy
next 10 years. The guidance is considered flexible and robust
portant in the context of Porthcawl, given the general lack of des-
Type
Amount
Reference
ignated employment sites and buildings outside of the tourism
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enough to adapt over time to cope with varying market condi-
industry.
Implemented and
tions.
Residential
75 units
funded through the
public/ private sector
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Employment
2.00ha
(including Section 106)
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
A1.11.1 The former Christie Tyler premises are located on a dis-
A1.13 PLA3(13) Gateway to the Valleys, Tondu
A1.14 PLA3(14) Bryncethin Depot, Bryncethin
Development
creet, separately accessed, part of the wider Brynmenyn Indus-
Plan 2006-2021
trial Estate. The site has direct links with the M4 via the A4065
Mixed Use
Total Area 18.7
Implementation
Mixed Use
Total Area 3.0
Implementation
and represents an ideal location, within the Valleys Gateway SRGA
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Components
Hectares
and Funding
to provide a significant number of residential units whilst still ena-
Source
Source
bling a comparable amount of B1, B2 and B8 employment
Policy
Policy
Type
Amount
Type
Amount
Reference
Reference
floorspace to be delivered as part of a mixed-use scheme.
Residential
50 units
Residential
100 units
A1.12 PLA3(12) Ogmore Comprehensive School,
Bryncethin
Local Retailing
Small Scale
Local Retailing
Small Scale
Convenience
Convenience
Goods Store
Implemented and
Goods
Mixed Use
Total Area 7.1
Implementation
Up to
funded through the
Provision Up
Implemented and
Components
Hectares
and Funding
private sector (including
to 100sqm
funded through the
1,500sqm
ADOPTED
Source
Section 106)
net
private sector (including
net
Policy
Type
Amount
PLAN
Section 106)
Reference
Employment
Fully
Community
N/A
Residential
130 units
Building
Site
Developed
WRITTEN
Improvements
Access to
Playing Fields
N/A
to the
Land East of
STATEMENT
Transportation
A4065
Education
Secondary
A1.14.1 This 3 hectare brownfield site includes an existing ‘De-
Network
Abergarw
Facility
School
Implemented and
pot’ site and vacant underutilised land to the north, which has
funded through the
scope for the development of a mixed use employment and resi-
Local Retailing
Small Scale
private sector (including
dential scheme.
A1.13.1 The central focus of this 18.7 hectare site at Ynysawdre
Convenience
Section 106)
is a new comprehensive school. This initiative forms part of the
Goods
A1.14.2 The current depot use is likely to become redundant dur-
Provision Up
Council’s School Modernisation Programme and centres on the
ing the LDP period and due to its good relationship with the urban
to 100sqm
creation of a new Secondary School to replace the two existing
area of Bryncethin and direct links with the M4 via the A4061 pro-
net
schools of Ogmore and Ynysawdre and will serve the wider catch-
vides an opportunity to develop a number of residential units whilst
ment area of the whole of the Valleys Gateway and the Second-
still enabling a comparable amount of B1, B2 and B8 employ-
Education
Reconfigured
ary School educational needs of the Ogmore and Garw Valleys.
Facility
Educational
ment floorspace to be delivered as part of a mixed-use scheme;
Provision
also providing a flexible opportunity to develop an element of local
A1.13.2 The campus will provide a range of services and facili-
convenience goods retailing to serve the eastern part of the Val-
ties to the local community with scope to become a multi-agency
leys Gateway.
hub and a focus for sporting excellence, benefiting from it’s loca-
A1.12.1 The Ogmore Comprehensive School site provides an
tion immediately adjacent to the recently refurbished existing
opportunity for the utilisation of the existing school buildings for
Ynysawdre Swimming Pool and Pandy Park Playing Fields. As
the relocation of the Special School at Ysgol Bryn Castell in
Bridgend, together with the consolidation of complementary
part of the comprehensive scheme an element of residential de-
Mixed Use
Total Area 0.6
Implementation
social and children’s services activities within the existing
velopment is proposed on the surplus land to the north of the site.
Components
Hectares
and Funding
buildings. Residential development is proposed on surplus
Appendix
A1.13.3 The project has been successful in receiving funding
Source
land to the south west of the existing school buildings.
Policy
Type
Amount
from the Welsh Government and it is anticipated that the new
Reference
A1.12.2 There is also an opportunity to provide an element of lo-
1
campus will be completed by 2014.
Implemented and
cal convenience goods retailing to serve the proposed develop-
Residential
30 units
funded through the
ment and surrounding areas.
private sector/
Health & Well
N/A
Registered Social
Page
Being Facility
Landlord (including
Section 106)
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
A1.15.1 The Glanyrafon site, located immediately opposite the
A1.17.1 This 1.21 hectare brownfield site will be developed for
A1.19.1 This is a key site within Pencoed District Centre which
Development
Gateway of the Valleys new comprehensive school, provides the
mixed uses comprising of residential units, work units and local
has been identified in the Pencoed Regeneration Strategy. The
Plan 2006-2021
opportunity for housing renewal in the form of extra care housing
community facilities. The residential component will provide a mix
site is some 1650 sq metres and in split ownership - part
and an enhanced special Health and Wellbeing facility. The project
of market and affordable housing.
private, part Valleys to Coast Housing Association. The site is
is being taken forward on a partnership basis by the Council, the
currently vacant, previously being occupied by a doctors sur-
A1.17.2 The employment element of the proposal will be accessed
Local Health Board (ABM) and a proposed future registered so-
gery.
via the estate road serving the existing Isfryn Industrial Estate,
cial landlord.
whilst most of the residential development will be served off the
A1.19.2 The site could accommodate retailing and/or commer-
residential estate at Cwm Ogwr Fach.
cial premises on the ground floor with residential apartments
A1.16 PLA3(16) Land South West of City Road, Bettws
above.
A1.18 PLA3(18) Land at Gibbons Way, North Cornelly
A1.19.3 The development of this site would significantly en-
Mixed Use
Total Area 5.0
Implementation
hance the retail provision within Pencoed and could also pro-
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Mixed Use
Total Area 1.7
Implemented
vide an attractive development within the heart of the town on a
Source
ADOPTED
Policy
Type
Amount
Components
Hectares
and Funding
former derelict site.
PLAN
Reference
Source
Policy
Type
Amount
Residential
80 units
A1.20 PLA3(20) Ty Draw Farm, North Cornelly
Reference
Implemented and
funded through the
Accessible
N/A
Residential
45 units
Mixed Use
Total Area 6.0
Implementation
WRITTEN
public/private sector
Natural
Implementation and
Hectares
and Funding
(including Section 106)
Components
STATEMENT
Greenspce
Employment
0.03ha
funded through the
Source
public/private sector
Policy
Type
Amount
A1.16.1 The proposal is for a mixed use residential led develop-
Health & Well
N/A
(including Section 106)
Reference
ment of market housing, affordable housing and recreation space
Being Facility
Strategic
2.23ha
on land owned by the Council and registered social landlord V2C
Implemented and
Employment
Housing. There is an opportunity to develop 80 new residential
funded through the
A1.18.1 The scheme for Gibbons Way is predominantly a resi-
private sector (including
units, on approximately 2.3 hectares of vacant land, in conjunc-
dential development of approximately 45 dwellings of which 7 will
Residential
94 units
Section 106)
tion with improvements to the existing housing stock which forms
be affordable housing. This development is focused on the east-
part of the site.
ern and south-eastern part of the site, which will link with land
being made available following selective demolition at Plas Morlais.
A1.20.1 This site is strategically located close to junction 37 of
A1. 16.2 The residential development will be interspersed with
The western part of the site, which fronts onto Heol-y-Parc, is to
the M4 and its development for mixed use purposes creates an
new public open space, allotments and landscaping. The exist-
be retained for and developed for community, small scale em-
opportunity to meet the needs of and help to diversify the economy
ing retail facility, adjacent to the allocation, will be enhanced as
ployment and recreation uses with improved landscaping
of the western part of the Bridgend County Borough and specifi-
part of the overall project to serve the proposed development and
cally the disadvantaged community of Marlas. In this part of the
the village of Bettws, with improved vehicular parking and pedes-
A1.19 PLA3(19) Former Surgery Site, Pencoed
County Borough there are no other allocated sites with the poten-
trian access.
tial to offer high quality B1employment opportunities.
A1.17 PLA3(17) Land adjoining Cwm Ogwr Fach,
Mixed Use
Total Area 0.2
Implementation
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Blackmill
A.1.20.2 In order to meet regeneration objectives, it is necessary
Source
Policy
to bring forward serviced land that is capable of prompt develop-
Type
Amount
Appendix
Mixed Use
Total Area 1.2
Implementation
Reference
ment in response to occupier interest. The mixed use develop-
ment of Ty Draw Farm will therefore, by using residential devel-
Components
Hectares
and Funding
Residential
13 units
opment as enabling development, bring significant economic
1
Source
Implemented funded
Policy
Type
Amount
benefit to the western part of Bridgend County Borough by pro-
Retail &
N/A
through the private
Reference
sector (including
viding employment land which has the necessary infrastructure
Commercial
Section 106)
for development. It has been estimated that the provision of 2.2
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Residential
43 units
Development
Implementation and
Site
hectares of serviced employment could create the capacity to
funded through the
Employment
0.40ha
accommodate 6,000 sq m (64,500 sq ft) of high quality B1 devel-
public/private sector
88
opment with the potential to deliver up to 600 jobs.
Community
N/A
(including Section 106)
Building
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Appendix 2
Development
martinphillipsstudio.com
Plan 2006-2021
Details of the Transport Corridors identified in PLA5
A2.1 M4 Corridor
A2.1.1 This corridor includes the primary strategic highway and
railway network for South Wales, i.e. the M4 motorway, and the
main Paddington to Fishguard railway line including stations at
Pencoed and Bridgend. Although it is the responsibility of the
Welsh Government, the M4 motorway also serves the strategic
needs of the County Borough and acts as an effective link from
east and west. In view of its status as a Trans European Route
Network (TERN) and its strategic significance to the whole of
South Wales, it is imperative that the Council and its neighbouring
ADOPTED
Authorities, collaborate with the Welsh Government in the effective
PLAN
management of the M4 motorway and its junctions.
A2.1.2 The Council will therefore assess all development
proposals within the M4 Corridor to ensure that they do not have
WRITTEN
an adverse effect on the efficiency of the motorway, and
STATEMENT
particularly its junctions 35, 36 and 37. It is with reference to this
issue that Junction 35 is identified for development-related
improvements in Policy PLA 8 (2).
A2.1.3 It is this corridor that provides the greatest opportunities
to support development which generates lorry movements, as it
is effectively accessed and the impact of road freight movement
on the environment can be minimised, provided that appropriate
locations and highway improvements are identified.
A2.1.4 Any developments, which have a direct effect on the M4
motorway junctions within the County Borough will have to be
considered very carefully. Development which will have direct
access, or accesses, in close proximity to those junctions is likely
to have an adverse effect on their efficiency, which can therefore
have a negative impact on the whole of the County Borough and
possible implications for South Wales. Therefore such
development will be resisted by the Council unless it can be
demonstrated that the traffic impact of the proposals can be
Appendix
accommodated by the motorway and its junctions either in the
short or the long term.
2
A2.1.5 The South Wales Mainline is the responsibility of Network
Rail, but is another strategic link within the County Borough which
must be protected. Development, and future management
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measures which will encourage its use by commuters, and for
the movement of freight will therefore be favoured by the Council
in line with national policy as recommended in paragraph 8.5.3 of
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Planning Policy Wales 2012.
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APPENDIX 2
BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
A2.2 Llynfi Corridor
A2.2.5 The Maesteg to Bridgend railway line is a major asset to
A2.4.2 The nature of the A4061 varies as it runs along the Ogmore
Development
the Corridor, which can be used to move both commuters and
Corridor passing through urban areas with frontage accesses,
Plan 2006-2021
A2.2.1 The Llynfi Corridor centres on the A4063 strategic road
freight. Therefore the opportunity for development within the
residential areas, and rural areas. The standard and specification
which runs from the northern border of the County Borough
corridor to be served by the railway is considerable, and this will
of the route is equally varying, changing from narrow lane to dual
through the upper Llynfi Valley settlements, including Maesteg, to
be encouraged by the Council to maximise its potential benefits.
carriageway.
join the Pyle-Aberkenfig Corridor at Aberkenfig. From here the
corridor continues to follow the A4063 both southward to Bridgend
A2.3 Garw Corridor
A2.4.3 There are opportunities for management and improvement
town centre and eastward along the Sarn Link to arrive at Junction
of the corridor on both the A4061 and A4093 in terms of
36 of the M4 motorway. The corridor also includes the Maesteg to
A2.3.1 The Garw Corridor is based primarily on the principal route
transportation-related environmental issues. However, at various
Bridgend railway line.
A4064 which runs southwards from the settlement of Blaengarw
locations along the route the highway capacity and the
transportation-related environmental issues which arise will act
passing, in turn, through Pontycymmer and Llangeinor. Further
as a constraint on development.
A2.2.2 The nature of the A4063 varies as it travels down the Llynfi
south, the route forks, and as the A4065, passes through
Corridor. From the north, passing through Caerau, Nantyffyllon,
Brynmenyn, joins the Llynfi Corridor at the Aberkenfig railway
ADOPTED
Maesteg Town Centre and Pont Rhyd-y-Cyff, its standard and
bridge and joins the Ogmore Corridor at its junction with the A4061.
A2.4.4 Development will be considered not only on the basis of
PLAN
specification is limited, and transportation-related environmental
how it affects the local area but also for its transportation impact
on the corridor northwards, but more especially southwards, as
issues arise regarding development. Further south, the
A2.3.2 Although the nature of the A4064 varies as it runs along
vehicles travel towards the M4 Corridor.
specification and alignment of the A4063 improves, especially from
the corridor, it is generally of a limited standard and specification
the Paper Mills to Coytrahen. However, through Coytrahen village
which raises transportation-related environmental issues. There
WRITTEN
and until the railway bridge where the A4063 meets the A4065,
are opportunities for management and improvement of the corridor
A2.5 Aberkenfig - Bryncethin Corridor
STATEMENT
the road’s alignment and standard, the proximity of residential
but there is limited potential for increasing its capacities which
properties and frontage accesses, all limit the capacity of the
will therefore act as a constraint. Two employment areas on this
A2.5.1 The Aberkenfig-Bryncethin Corridor is based upon the
highway. These raise transportation-related environmental issues
corridor which have fewer capacity constraints are, the Abergarw
classified route A4065. It effectively starts at the northern end of
which any development that exacerbates them would have to
and Brynmenyn Industrial Estates. However, these two sites do
Aberkenfig at the junction of A4063 and A4065 with Penyfai Road
address. From the railway bridge along the Sarn Link to Junction
generate transportation-related environmental issues on the
and runs east along the length of the A4065 (Bryn Road, Abergarw
36 the highway has a good specification with limited transportation-
Ogmore Corridor.
Road and the Brynmenyn Industrial Link Road) to its junction with
related environmental issues. From the aforesaid railway bridge
the A4061 at the traffic signal controlled junction, Bryncethin on
to Bridgend town centre the highway is also of a generally good
A2.3.3 Development which will be served by the highway will be
the Ogmore corridor.
specification, however, some issues arise in relation to the hospital,
considered, not only upon the basis of how it will affect the local
general visibility, and other junctions.
area, but also for its transportation impact on the corridor
A2.5.2 The route is primarily urban in nature being built up along
northwards, but more especially southwards, as vehicles travel
Bryn Road and Abergarw Road serving housing, recreational
A2.2.3 There are opportunities for management and improvement
towards the M4 Corridor.
facilities, industry and educational facilities until it reaches
of this corridor in terms of the transportation-related environmental
Brynmenyn Industrial Estate via a roundabout controlled access.
issues. However, capacity issues will remain related to highway
A2.4 Ogmore Corridor
From this point the route is constructed to a higher standard and
movement, which cannot be avoided, and will therefore act as a
specification and is known as the Brynmenyn Industrial Link Road.
constraint. One major site on this corridor which is not affected
A2.4.1 The Ogmore Corridor is based primarily on the principal
by such a constraint, but which does require highway works,
route A4061 which commences from the northern border of the
A2.5.3 Use of the western section of this corridor raises issues
however, is Land West of Maesteg Road (this includes the former
County Borough with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough then
in relation to on street parking, alignment, associated forward
ironworks), Tondu (Policy PLA3(10)refers), access to which will
runs southwards through the settlements of Ogmore Valley Nantymoel,
visibility restrictions, pedestrian facilities and general narrowness
be dealt with under Policy PLA8(3).
along Bryn Road and in the vicinity of the redundant level crossing
Pricetown, Ogmore Vale, Lewistown, Ogmore Valley Pantyrawel, Blackmill, and
Appendix
and river bridge at Brynmenyn, the junior school and the Fox and
Bryncethin. It then crosses the M4 motorway at junction 36 and
A2.2.4 Development which will be served by the highway will be
along the Bridgend Northern Distributor Road through Bridgend
Hounds Public House in the vicinity of the access to Bryngarw
2
considered, not only upon the basis of how it will affect the local
town centre where it connects to the B4181 and terminates at
Country Park.
area, but also for its transportation impact on the corridor
the Coychurch Roundabout on the Pencoed-Pyle corridor. The
northwards, but more especially southwards, as vehicles travel
A2.5.4 There is localised congestion along the majority of the route,
corridor also includes the principal route A4093 which runs
towards the M4 Corridor.
particularly at peak periods and consequently, there are
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eastward from Blackmill to the border with Rhondda Cynon Taff
County Borough.
constraints on the ability of this corridor to support development
of any kind, which, accordingly, will be considered on the basis of
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its transportation impact in light of these issues.
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
A2.6 Pyle-Aberkenfig
A2.7.4 Use of this corridor raises issues of constraint at the
A2.8.5 Development in this corridor, including the regeneration of
Development
junctions of its routes, and some issues of transportation-related
Porthcawl will be considered for its transportation impact not only
Plan 2006-2021
A2.6.1 Pyle-Aberkenfig Corridor is based on the route B4281 from
environmental concern, more particularly at its western and
on the basis of how it affects the local area but also for its effect
where it meets the A48 at Pyle Cross running eastward through
eastern extremities. Notwithstanding this, the corridor provides
on the routes to Junction 37 of the M4 motorway and to the A48.
Pyle, Kenfig Hill, and Cefn Cribbwr until terminating at its junction
opportunities at certain sections for the location of freight
generating developments where the impact of road freight
A2.8.6 The route B4283, which is included in this corridor, is
with the A4063.
movements on the environment can be minimised, if appropriate
limited by a low headroom bridge where it passes beneath the
A2.6.2 The standard and specification of this route is low which
locations for highway improvements are identified.
M4 motorway. This route serves the residential community of
raises many existing transportation-related environmental issues
North Cornelly and has a substantial number of frontage
including the risk of accidents especially where it passes through
A2.7.5 As the existing highway network is constrained by the
properties, on street parking, shops, schools and pedestrian
mainline railway passing through Pencoed, no further
movement. The existing highway network is not appropriate to
residential and retail areas.
development to the west of the railway line will be permitted as it
accommodate the additional traffic movement generated by
A2.6.3 There are opportunities for management and improvement
will exacerbate congestion either side of the level- crossing and
development and it cannot be significantly improved.
of the corridor in terms of those issues, but no opportunity to
at the complex over-bridge junction between the eastern end of
ADOPTED
increase the route’s capacity. Therefore, there are considerable
the relief road and Penybont Road. Development proposals to
A2.8.7 For the reasons stated above, the B4283 is not suitable to
PLAN
the west of the railway line would not be of sufficient scale to
carry significant levels of heavy goods vehicles. However, due to
constraints on the ability of this corridor to support development.
generate the required level of developer-funded infrastructure
a low headroom bridge, within Neath Port Talbot County Borough,
Efforts will also have to be made to ensure that the proposed
new mining works at Margam do not have a detrimental effect on
required to resolve the problem.
such vehicles serving the Kenfig Industrial Estate within that
this corridor.
Authority, have to use this highway. The Council will work in
WRITTEN
A2.8 Porthcawl-Cornelly Corridor
partnership with Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to
STATEMENT
provide a more appropriate access to the Kenfig Industrial Estate,
A2.7 Pencoed-Pyle Corridor
thereby removing the associated heavy goods vehicle movements
A2.8.1 This corridor is based on the principal route A4106 from
where it meets the A48 at Redhill Roundabout travelling south
from this corridor. There are opportunities for management and
A2.7.1 This corridor starts at the point where the A473 core route
westward to its junction with the principal route A4229 at Porthcawl.
improvement of the B4283 in terms of transportation-related
enters the County Borough from neighbouring Rhondda Cynon
The corridor then follows the A4229 northwards until its junction
environmental issues but no opportunity to increase its capacity.
Taff County Borough, and runs along the Pencoed Bypass to
Therefore, there are considerable constraints on the ability of this
junction 35 on the M4 motorway. The corridor then continues as
with the B4283 at which the route forks and, as the A4229, it
corridor to support development. Efforts must also be made to
the A473 until it joins with the A48 at Waterton Roundabout. from
continues through junction 37 on the M4 motorway and terminates
at its junction with the A48 at Pyle Roundabout. As the B4283, it
ensure that no additional pressure is placed by heavy goods
where it extends to the boundary of the County Borough to the
continues northwards through North Cornelly until it meets the
vehicle movements on the B4283.
west of Pyle and then enters Neath Port Talbot County Borough.
boundary of the County Borough where it enters Neath Port Talbot
A2.7.2 The route varies in standard from dual carriageway to single
County Borough.
carriageway and the areas it serves are substantially urban in
nature apart from the most westerly section of the route. This
A2.8.2 The route varies in its nature with sections of dual
carriageway and country lane but for the majority of the length,
corridor provides accesses to Bridgend Technical College, the
the route is a single lane carriageway. This corridor also provides
South Wales Police HQ, out-of-centre retail centres and
substantial residential areas, with some sections of the route
access to Porthcawl town centre and its tourist facilities.
having residential frontages.
A2.8.3 With regard to its ability to serve Porthcawl, the corridor
has sufficient capacity to provide for its residential population,
A2.7.3 The corridor provides an important access into Bridgend
and on average its requirements as a tourist resort. It does not
Appendix
town centre from the south which must be protected. In addition,
at various locations along the route, the highway capacity and
have the facility to cater for traffic flows at peak days within the
transportation-related environmental issues will act as constraints.
year, such as sunny bank holidays, and it would be environmentally
2
Any development will be considered for its transportation impact
unacceptable to provide for that level of network capacity.
in the light of these constraints.
A2.8.4 However, there are opportunities for management and
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improvement of the corridor, on both the A4106 and A4229, in
terms of transportation-related environmental issues but no
acceptable opportunities to increase further the route’s capacity.
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
Plan 2006-2021
ADOPTED
PLAN
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
Appendix
2
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Appendix 3
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Employment Land Schedule - October 2009
ADOPTED
PLAN
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
Appendix
3
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APPENDIX 3
BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
Employment Land Schedule - October 2009
Plan 2006-2021
LDP Policy
Industrial
Remaining Area
Availability
Number
Site
(Ha)
Immediately
Short
Medium
Long
Strategic Employment Sites
Brocastle, Waterton
0.00
0.00
20.00
0.00
20.00
Island Farm, Bridgend
0.00
0.00
11.00
0.00
11.00
Pencoed Technology Park
5.40
0.00
0.00
0.00
5.40
Ty Draw Farm, North Cornelly
0.00
2.23
0.00
0.00
2.23
TOTAL
38.63
ADOPTED
PLAN
Bridgend SRGA
Brackla Industrial Estate
8.20
2.40
0.00
5.80
0.00
Bridgend Industrial Estate
6.88
6.88
0.00
0.00
0.00
WRITTEN
Coity Road Sidings, Bridgend
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
STATEMENT
Coychurch Yard, Bridgend
0.30
0.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
Litchard Industrial Estate
0.46
0.46
0.00
0.00
0.00
Parc Afon Ewenni
2.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
0.00
Penybont Industrial Estate
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Waterton Industrial Estate
11.29
11.29
0.00
0.00
0.00
TOTAL
29.13
Maesteg and Llynfi Valley SRGA
Coegnant, Caerau
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
2.00
Ewenny Road, Maesteg
0.00
0.00
3.50
0.00
3.50
Forge Industrial Estate, Maesteg
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Heol Ty Gwyn, Maesteg
0.23
0.00
0.00
2.91
3.14
Spelter Industrial Estate, Maesteg
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
TOTAL
8.64
Porthcawl SRGA
Glan Road, Porthcawl
0.00
0.00
0.00
Appendix
0.00
0.00
Pwll y Waun, Porthcawl
0.70
0.00
0.00
0.70
0.00
3
TOTAL
0.70
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APPENDIX 3
BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
Employment Land Schedule - October 2009 (continued)
Plan 2006-2021
LDP Policy
Industrial
Remaining Area
Availability
Number
Site
(Ha)
Immediately
Short
Medium
Long
Valleys Gateway SRGA
Abergarw Industrial Estate
2.99
2.99
0.00
0.00
0.00
Bryncethin Depot
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Brynmenyn Industrial Estate
7.41
0.00
0.93
6.48
0.00
Former Christie Tyler Site
2.00
0.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
Enterprise Centre, Tondu
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
ADOPTED
Land west of Maesteg Road, Tondu
1.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
PLAN
Land adjacent to Sarn Park Services
2.73
0.00
0.00
2.73
0.00
TOTAL
16.13
WRITTEN
Other Sites
STATEMENT
Bocam Park, Pencoed
1.16
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.16
Bridgend Science Park
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00
Crosby Yard, Bridgend
0.09
0.00
0.00
0.76
0.85
Dunraven House, Pyle
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Ffaldau Industrial Estate
0.07
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.07
Land at Gibbons Way, North Cornelly
0.00
0.03
0.00
0.00
0.03
Georgia Pacific
2.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.10
Green Meadow, Llangeinor
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Isfryn Industrial Estate
0.40
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.40
Land south west of Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Penllwyngwent Industrial Estate, Ogmore Vale
0.45
0.00
0.00
3.78
4.23
South Cornelly Industrial Estate
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Trews Field, Bridgend
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Village Farm Industrial Estate, Pyle
5.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
5.15
Wern Tarw
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
TOTAL
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14.99
COUNTY BOROUGH TOTAL
108.22
40.37
5.19
53.21
9.45
3
Key
Immediate: Available for development immediately.
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Short: Likely to be available for development within the next 12 months.
Medium: Likely to be available for development within 1 - 3 years.
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Long: Not likely to be available until 3+ years.
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Housing Sub Markets in Bridgend County Borough
Development
Plan 2006-2021
Primary Key & Main Settlements
Local Service Settlements
Small Settlements
Sub Market & Targets
Post Codes
Porthcawl & Rural (30%)
Porthcawl
Cefn Cribbwr
CF36 3, CF36 5,
Coytrahen
CF32 0
Laleston
Bridgend, Pencoed &
Bridgend
Blackmill
CF35 6, CF35 5,
Hinterland (20%)
Pencoed
Coity
CF31 1, CF31 2,
Valleys Gateway
Coychurch
CF31 3, CF31 4,
(Aberkenfig/ Bryncethin/
Glynogwr
CF31 5, CF31 9,
ADOPTED
Brynmenyn/
Heol Y Cyw
CF32 9
PLAN
Sarn/ Tondu/ Ynysawdre)
Pen y Fai
Western Settlements, Ogmore,
Maesteg
Bettws
Cwmfelin
CF33 4, CF33 6,
WRITTEN
Garw & Upper Llynfi Valley (15%)
Pyle/ Kenfig Hill/ North Cornelly
Blaengarw
Ogmore Valley Evanstown
CF34 9, CF32 7,
STATEMENT
Caerau
Kenfig
CF32 8, CF39 8,
Nantyffyllon
Llangeinor
CF34 0
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel
Llangynwyd
Ogmore Vale
Mawdlam
Pont Rhyd y Cyff
Ogmore Valley Pantyrawel
Pontycymmer
Pontyrhyl
South Cornelly
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APPENDIX 5
BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Site Delivery
Development
Plan 2006-2021
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Mixed-Use including:
Parc Derwen
Bridgend
79.01
Implemented and funded through thprivate sector
(including Section 106)
Natural Greenspace
(including public open space)
ADOPTED
PLAN
Mixed-Use including:
Employment Site
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
Employment Site
Public (Social Housing Grant) and private sector
REG11(2) New Bulky Comparison Goods
(including Section 106)
North-East Brackla
Bridgend
66.84
Regeneration Area
Transportation Network
Will be implemented and funded by the private sector in response
SP7(4) Waste Treatment Facility
to demand from within South West Wales
Mixed-Use including:
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Coity Road Sidings
Bridgend
6.47
Developed to capacity
Developed to capacity
PLA7(21) Wildmill Park and Ride Facility
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme
and is included in a Sewta bid for funding
Appendix
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
Plan 2006-2021
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Mixed-Use including:
Implemented and funded through the private sector
(including Section 106)
Partnership approach including private investors,
Section 106 monies and the Council
Parc Afon Ewenni
Bridgend
26.82
Implemented and funded through the private sector
COM13(7) Provision of Accessible Natural
(including Section 106)
Greenspace (including public open space)
ADOPTED
PLAN
PLA8(4) Development-Led Improvements
to the Transportation Network
Mixed-Use including:
WRITTEN
Western Valleys Regeneration Fund and the private
The former Maesteg
Maesteg
37.39
sector (including Section 106)
STATEMENT
Washery
(including public open space)
Mixed-Use including:
Western Valleys Regeneration Fund and the private
The Coegnant Reclamation
Caerau/Nantyffyllon
15.26
Site
sector (including Section 106)
Mixed-Use including:
Ewenny Road
Maesteg
7.69
Western Valleys Regeneration Fund and the private
sector (including Section 106)
REG11(1) New Bulky Comparison Goods
Mixed-Use including:
COM10(7) Educational Facility (extension)
Porthcawl Waterfront
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Porthcawl
47.77
COM8(2) Health and Social Service Facility
Regeneration Area
(including Section 106)
Appendix
Development
Mixed-Use including:
5
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Pwll-y-Waun
Porthcawl
4.59
(including Section 106)
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COM13(4) Provision of Accessible Natural
Greensapace (including public open space)
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BRIDGEND
County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Plan 2006-2021
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
and Funding Source
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
Mixed-Use including:
Land west of Maesteg
PLA3(10)
Tondu
43.07
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Road
sectors (including Section 106)
PLA8(3) Development-led Improvements
to the Transportation Network
Mixed-Use including:
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Former Christie Tyler Site
Brynmenyn
5.49
sectors (including Section 106)
ADOPTED
Mixed-Use including:
PLAN
Ogmore Comprehensive
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Bryncethin
7.11
to the Transportation Network
School
(including Section 106)
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
Mixed-Use including:
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Gateway to the Valleys
Tondu
18.65
sectors (including Section 106)
Mixed-Use including:
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Bryncethin Depot
Bryncethin
2.96
(including Section 106)
Mixed-Use including:
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Glanyrafon
Tondu
0.58
sectors/Registered Social Landlord (including Section 106)
COM8(3) Health and Well-Being Facility
Mixed-Use including:
Land south west of
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Bettws
4.95
City Road
sectors (including Section 106)
Appendix
(including public open space)
Mixed-Use including:
5
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Land adjoining
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Blackmill
1.22
sectors (including Section 106)
Cwm Ogwr Fach
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
Plan 2006-2021
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Mixed-Use including:
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Land at Gibbons Way
North Cornelly
1.70
sectors (including Section 106)
COM8(1) Health & Well-Being Facility
Mixed-Use including:
Former Surgery Site,
Implemented and funded through private sector
Pencoed
0.20
Coychurch Road
(including Section 106)
Development Site
Mixed-Use including:
ADOPTED
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Ty Draw Farm
North Cornelly
6.04
PLAN
(including Section 106)
SP9(4) Strategic Employment Site
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
Llynfi Valley Community
PLA7(1)
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
Route
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
Vale of Glamorgan
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
PLA7(2)
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
National Cycle Network
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
PLA7(3)
Bridgend
& Porthcawl
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
PLA7(4)
Bridgend
& Pencoed
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
PLA7(5)
Porthcawl & Pyle
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
Bryngarw Country Park
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
PLA7(6)
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
& Brynmenyn
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
Bridgend & Bridgend
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
PLA7(7)
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
Designer Outlet
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
Implemented and funded through the public/private
PLA7(8)
Brynmenyn
and Pencoed
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
Appendix
sectors (including Section 106)
5
Implemented and funded through the public/private
PLA7(9)
Porthcawl & Rest Bay
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
sectors (including Section 106)
Page
Implemented and funded through the public/private
PLA7(10)
Llangynwyd
& Llangeinor
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
sectors (including Section 106)
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Development
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
and Funding Source
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
Plan 2006-2021
Implemented and funded through the public/private
PLA7(11)
Caerau & Pontyrhyl
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
sectors (including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Bridgend Industrial
PLA7(12)
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
sectors (including Section 106)
Estate & Wildmill
Implemented and funded through the public/private
National Cycle Network
PLA7(13)
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
sectors (including Section 106)
855 to Bridgend
Implemented and funded through the public sector
PLA7(14)
Wales Coastal Path
Cross-settlement
N/A
Walking & Cycling Proposal
ADOPTED
(including Section 106)
PLAN
Maesteg to Bridgend
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
PLA7(15)
Cross-settlement
N/A
Rail & Bus Proposal
Railway Line
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
WRITTEN
Blaengarw to Bridgend,
STATEMENT
Maesteg to Bridgend and
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
PLA7(16)
Cross-settlement
N/A
Rail & Bus Proposal
Bridgend to Cowbridge
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
Strategic Road Corridors
New Railway Station at
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
Bridgend
TBC
Rail & Bus Proposal
Brackla
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
Bridgend Transportation
PLA7(18)
Bridgend
TBC
Public Transport Interchange
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
Interchange
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
Maesteg Rail/Bus
PLA7(19)
Maesteg
TBC
Public Transport Interchange
is included in a Sewta bid for funding/VARP
Interchange
funding
Park & Ride, Brackla
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
Bridgend
TBC
Park & Ride Facility
Bridgend
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
Park & Share, M4
is included in a Sewta bid for funding.
Sarn/Pencoed
N/A
Park & Share Proposal
Junction 35 & 36
Convergence Grant with match funding provided
by Transport Grant
Appendix
5
Roundabouts at Ewenny
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
Bridgend
N/A
Highway Proposal
& Broadlands
is included in a Sewta bid for funding.
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
Plan 2006-2021
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
A48/A473 between
Cross-settlement
N/A
Highway Proposal
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
Waterton & Laleston
is included in a Sewta bid for funding
A4063 between Sarn &
Cross-settlement
N/A
Highway Proposal
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
Maesteg
is included in a Sewta bid for funding.
Convergence Grant with match funding provided
by Transport Grant
This scheme is in the RTP 5-year programme and
ADOPTED
Improvements to the
is included in a Sewta bid for funding.
M4 Junction 35
Pencoed
N/A
PLAN
Transportation Network
Convergence Grant with match funding provided by
Transport Grant
Will be implemented and funded by the private sector in response
Land
at Heol y Splott
South Cornelly
TBC
Waste Treatment Facility
WRITTEN
to demand from within South West Wales
STATEMENT
Former Llynfi Power
Renewable Energy
Implemented and funded through the private sector
N/A
N/A
Station
& Low/Zero Carbon Technology
(including Section 106)
1 of 3 sites on Welsh Government's priority list for
Brocastle,
Waterton
Bridgend
20.00
Strategic Employment Site
convergence funding. Funding also available from
Welsh Government and likely private sector investment
Strategic Employment Site
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Island Farm
Bridgend
11.00
(including Section 106)
Transportation Network
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Pencoed
Technology Park
Pencoed
5.00
Strategic Employment Site
(including Section 106)
Appendix
5
Page
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Development
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Plan 2006-2021
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Bridgend Industrial Estate
Bridgend
128.19
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Coychurch Yard
Bridgend
2.74
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
ADOPTED
PLAN
Penybont Industrial Estate
Bridgend
0.65
Employment Site
Developed to capacity
Developed to capacity
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
Employment Site
Waterton Industrial Estate
Bridgend
127.24
Welsh Government to bring forward sites within
their ownership with private sector investment
Will be implemented and funded by the private sector in response
Waste Treatment Facility
to demand from within South West Wales
Forge Industrial Estate
Maesteg
4.99
Employment Site
Developed to capacity
Developed to capacity
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Heol Ty Gwyn
Maesteg
7.84
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
Appendix
Spelter Industrial Estate
Maesteg
2.51
Employment Site
Developed
to capacity
Developed to capacity
Glan Road
Porthcawl
0.26
Employment Site
Developed
to capacity
Developed to capacity
5
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
and Funding Source
Plan 2006-2021
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Abergarw Industrial Estate
Abergarw
9.28
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Brynmenyn
Brynmenyn
29.32
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
ADOPTED
Industrial Estate
PLAN
Will be implemented and funded by the private sector in response
Waste Treatment Facility
to demand from within South West Wales
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
Enterprise Centre
Tondu
1.97
Employment Site
Developed
to capacity
Developed to capacity
Land adjacent to
Sarn
2.73
Employment Site
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Sarn Park Services
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Bocam Park
Pencoed
9.90
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Bridgend Science Park
Bridgend
11.86
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Crosby Yard
Bridgend
1.89
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
Appendix
5
Dunraven House, near Pyle
Pyle
1.70
Employment Site
Developed to capacity
Developed to capacity
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Development
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Plan 2006-2021
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Ffaldau Industrial Estate
Pontycymmer
2.35
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
Georgia Pacific
Maesteg
21.05
Employment Site
Developed
to capacity
Developed to capacity
Green Meadow
Llangeinor
3.86
Employment Site
Developed to capacity
Developed to capacity
ADOPTED
Isfryn Industrial Estate
Blackmill
2.93
Employment Site
Developed to capacity
Developed to capacity
PLAN
Land SW of Pencoed
Pencoed
3.65
Employment Site
Developed
to capacity
Developed to capacity
Technology Park
WRITTEN
Penllwyngwent
Ogmore Vale
10.56
Employment Site
STATEMENT
Western Valleys Regeneration Fund/Private
Industrial Estate
South Cornelly
South Cornelly
4.20
Employment Site
Developed
to capacity
Developed to capacity
Industrial Estate
Trews Field
Bridgend
4.86
Employment Site
Developed
to capacity
Developed to capacity
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Employment Site
(including Section 106)
Village Farm
Pyle
44.65
Industrial Estate
Will be implemented and funded by the private sector in response to
Waste Treatment Facility
demand from within South West Wales
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Wern Tarw
Wern Tarw
20.94
Employment Site
Developed to capacity
(including Section 106)
Southside - land at The
Brackla Centre,
Bridgend
2.31
Retail & Commercial Development Site
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Appendix
Cheapside, Police Station
(including Section 106)
and Surface Car Park
5
Riverside - Land Rhiw Car
Bridgend
0.81
Retail & Commercial Development Site
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Park and adjacent land
(including Section 106)
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Plan 2006-2021
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
and Funding Source
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
The Embassy Cinema Site
& adjacent land at
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Bridgend
0.67
Retail & Commercial Development Site
Brewery Lane
(including Section 106)
& Tondu Road
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Elder Yard
Bridgend
0.31
Retail & Commercial Development Site
(including Section 106)
ADOPTED
PLAN
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Land North of
Bridgend
0.41
Retail & Commercial Development Site
(including Section 106)
Market Street
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
Outdoor Market, Bus
Maesteg
TBC
Retail & Commercial Development Site
VARP
Station and Riverside
Implemented and funded through the private sector
REG11
(3)
Brewery Field
Bridgend
2.67
New Bulky Comparison Goods
(including Section 106)
Tourist Accommodation/Facilities/
Attractions
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Fun Farm, Ton Philip Farm
Cefn Cribbwr
TBC
Fun Farm, Museum & Soft Play Visitor
(including Section 106)
Attraction
Tourist Accommodation/Facilities/
Lakeside Farm Park,
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Glynogwr
TBC
Attractions
Hendre Ifan Coch Farm
(including Section 106)
Lakeside Farm Park
Tourist Accommodation/Facilities/
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Blackmill Mountain
Blackmill
TBC
Attractions
sector (including Section 106)
Biking Hub
Mountain Biking Hub/Pump Site
Appendix
Tourist Accommodation/Facilities/
Calon Lan Mountain
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Blaengarw
TBC
Attractions
Biking Hub
(including Section 106)
5
Mountain Biking Hub/Pump Site
Tourist Accommodation/Facilities/
Events Area, Bryncethin
Implemented and funded through the public sector
Bryncethin
TBC
Attractions
Page
Clay Pits
(including Section 106)
Events Area
Tourist Accommodation/Facilities/
Implemented and funded through the public sector
Campervan Site, Bryngarw
106
Brynmenyn
TBC
Attractions
(including Section 106)
Country Park
Campervan Site
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Development
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Plan 2006-2021
South Wales Police,
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Bridgend
4.00
Residential (138 units)
Cowbridge Road
(including Section 106)
Land East of Masonic Hall,
Implemented and funded through the private sector/
Bridgend
7.27
Residential (95 units)
Coychurch Road
Registered Social Landlord (including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Land at Waterton Lane
Bridgend
1.20
Residential (42 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
ADOPTED
Jubilee Crescent
Bridgend
1.31
Residential (40 units)
(including Section 106)
PLAN
Implemented and funded through the private sector
South of Joslin Road
Residential (34 units)
Bridgend
1.24
(including Section 106)
WRITTEN
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Brocastle Estate
1.17
Residential (30 units)
STATEMENT
Bridgend
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Waterton Manor
Bridgend
0.37
Residential (36 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Brackla Street
Bridgend
0.65
Residential (19 units)
(including Section 106)
Parc Farm, North East
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Bridgend
0.77
Residential (14 units)
of Parc Derwen
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Waterton Lane
Bridgend
0.85
Residential (11 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
0.04
Residential (10 units)
6-10 Queen Street
Bridgend
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Crown Road
Maesteg
1.38
Residential (40 units)
(including Section 106)
Appendix
Former BlaenCaerau
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Caerau
0.55
Residential (35 units)
Junior School
sector (including Section 106)
5
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Y Parc
Maesteg
Residential (51 units)
1.6
(including Section 106)
Page
Land South of Cwmfelin
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Cwmfelin
0.56
Residential (20 units)
107
Primary School
(including Section 106)
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Plan 2006-2021
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Llynfi
Lodge
Maesteg
0.26
Residential (13 units)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
(including Section 106)
Land adjacent to
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Nantyffyllon
0.44
Residential (13 units)
50 Heol Tywith
(including Section 106)
Former Sea Bank Hotel
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Porthcawl
0.33
Residential (60 units)
Car Park
(including Section 106)
Albert Edward Prince of
Implemented and funded through the private sector
ADOPTED
Porthcawl
1.00
Residential (35 units)
Wales Court
(including Section 106)
PLAN
MOT Centre,
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Porthcawl
0.08
Residential (11 units)
Station Hill
(including Section 106)
WRITTEN
The Nurseries,
Implemented and funded through the private sector/
STATEMENT
Porthcawl
0.29
Residential (10 units)
New Road
Registered Social Landlord (including Section 106)
Residential (323 units) including
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Parc Tyn y Coed
Bryncethin
14.01
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Land at Abergarw Farm
Brynmenyn
1.67
Residential (50 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
City Farm
Bettws
1.02
Residential (40 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
R/O Heol Dewi Sant
Bettws
1.30
Residential (11 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Cae Gleison, Broadlands
Bridgend
13.67
Residential (284 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Land at Llangewydd Road
Bridgend
6.50
Residential (228 units)
(including Section 106)
Appendix
Implemented and funded through the private sector
5
Ysgol
Bryn Castell
Bridgend
5.49
Residential (150 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Page
Chelsea Avenue
Bridgend
3.17
Residential (110 units)
sector (including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
108
Llys Fitzhamon
Bridgend
3.26
Residential (41 units)
(including Section 106)
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Development
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Plan 2006-2021
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Cefn
Glas Road
Bridgend
0.30
Residential (10 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Coed Parc
Residential (20 units)
Bridgend
1.43
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Former Wildmill Boiler
Bridgend
0.26
Residential (10 units)
(including Section 106)
House
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Former Abercerdin School
Ogmore Valley Evanstown
0.66
Residential (11 units)
(including Section 106)
ADOPTED
Implemented and funded through the private sector
PLAN
Coronation Works
Ogmore Valley Evanstown
0.32
Residential (11 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector/
Former Goricon Site
Kenfig Hill
0.68
Residential (29 units)
Registered Social Landlord (including Section 106)
WRITTEN
STATEMENT
Implemented and funded through the private sector/
Troed y Ton
Kenfig Hill
0.52
Residential (39 units)
Registered Social Landlord (including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Ogmore Valley Pantyrawel Court
Ogmore Valley Pantyrawel
1.18
Residential (19 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Ty Nant, Heol Llangeinor
Llangeinor
0.59
Residential (10 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Waunwen
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel
0.97
Residential (35 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Cwrt Colman Street
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel
1.49
Residential (21 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Heol y Fedwen/Haul Bryn
Ogmore Valley Nantymoel
0.89
Residential (11 units)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector/
Marlas Farm
North Cornelly
1.95
Residential (48 units)
Appendix
Registered Social Landlord (including Section 106)
Ffordd yr Eglwys
Implemented and funded through the private sector
5
North Cornelly
0.67
Residential (22 units)
(land off)
(including Section 106)
Thomas Crescent
North Cornelly
0.35
Residential (14 units)
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Page
(land adjacent)
sector (including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Pencoed
5.99
109
South of Hendre Road
Residential (35 units)
(including Section 106)
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
Development
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
Plan 2006-2021
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Implemented and funded through the private sector
2 Penprysg Road
Pencoed
0.09
Residential (12 units)
Registered Social Landlord (including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Pencoed Primary School
Pencoed
Residential (10 units)
0.73
(including Section 106)
Land rear of
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Pyle
0.76
Residential (30 units)
Ty Draw Close
(including Section 106)
Land Norh of Brackla
Implemented and funded through the private sector
Bridgend
0.23
Community Building
Infants School
(including Section 106)
ADOPTED
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Llangeinor Sports Ground
Llangeinor
TBC
Community Building
PLAN
sector
Implemented and funded through the Public sector -
Blaengarw
Blaengarw
TBC
Education
Welsh Government. Forms part of school modernisation
programme
WRITTEN
Implemented and funded through the Public sector -
STATEMENT
Heol Eglwys
Penyfai
2.14
Education
Welsh Government. Forms part of school modernisation
programme
Implemented and funded through the Public sector -
Penprysg Road
Pencoed
TBC
Education
Welsh Government. Forms part of school modernisation
programme
West of Grassholm
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Porthcawl
4.43
Playing Field
Way, Nottage
sector (including Section 106)
Newbridge Field
Implemented and funded through the private sector
8.82
Playing Fields
Bridgend
Extension
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the private sector
East of Crown Road -
Kenfig Hill & Pyle
TBC
Playing Fields
(including Section 106)
Waun Cimla
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Pandy Park Extension
Ynysawdre
TBC
Playing Fields
sector (including Section 106)
Blaengarw & Pontycymmer
Implemented and funded through the public sector
13.98
Accessible Natural Green Space
Pontycymmer
Linear Park
(including Section 106)
Part of Former Central
Implemented and funded through the public/private
Appendix
Ogmore Vale
12.20
Accessible Natural Green Space
Washery Site
sector (including Section 106)
5
Implemented and funded through the public sector
Heol Wastad Waun
Pencoed
2.78
Accessible Natural Green Space
(including Section 106)
Brackla Ridge &
Provision of Accessible Natural Greenspce
Implemented and funded through the public sector
Bridgend
27.33
Page
Associated Ridge
(including public open space)
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the public sector
Land off Waunscil Avenue
Bridgend
2.71
Accessible Natural Green Space
(including Section 106)
110
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County Borough Council
Bridgend Local
LDP Policy
Site
Settlement
Total Area
Use
Phasing of Development
Implementation
Development
Number
Reference
Name
(Ha)
2006-2011
2011-2016
2016-2021
and Funding Source
Plan 2006-2021
Caerau & Brynglas
Caerau
TBC
Allotment & Community Food
VARP
Market Garden
Land to South of
Llangeinor
0.35
Allotments & Community Food
VARP
Llangeinor Football Club
Implemented and funded through the public sector
Porthcawl Cemetery
Porthcawl
TBC
Cemetery
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the public sector
Cornelly Cemetery
North Cornelly
TBC
Cemetery
(including Section 106)
ADOPTED
Implemented and funded through the public sector
PLAN
Gelliron Cemetery
Pontycymmer
TBC
Cemetery
(including Section 106)
Implemented and funded through the public sector
Pencoed Cemetery
Pencoed
TBC
Cemetery
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(including Section 106)
STATEMENT
Implemented and funded through the public sector
Sarn Cemetery
Sarn
TBC
Cemetery
(including Section 106)
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ADOPTED
PLAN
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2004 Act/The Act
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
Buffer
An area of land which separates or screens potentially incompatible
uses, usually an area of landscaping or open space.
Adopted Plan
Final stage of LDP preparation where the LDP becomes the statutory
Development Plan for the purposes of the Act.
Climate Change
Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, wind and all other
aspects of the Earth’s climate. Often regarded as a result of human
Affordable Housing
The Council adopts the definition of ‘affordable housing’ used in
activity and fossil fuel consumption.
national planning guidance (TAN2).
Comprehensive Development
A means of development which will ensure that the whole of the site
Aggregates
Local material which when mined or processed can be used for fill or
can be successfully developed, in phases if appropriate.
construction purposes. The most common primary aggregates
include crushed rock, sand and gravel.
Commercial Development
Development used for commercial purposes which includes B1 office
and A2 office uses, retail floorspace (not necessarily covered by use
ADOPTED
Allocation
Land identified / zoned in the Plan for a specific land use purpose.
class A1) and A3 uses (including public houses, restaurants, takea-
PLAN
ways etc.)
A process in which micro-organisms break down biodegradable
Anaerobic Digestion
material in the absence of oxygen, used for industrial or domestic
Communal/District Heating
Communal / District heating is a system for distributing heat
purposes to manage waste and/or release energy.
Networks
generated in a centralised location for residential and commercial
WRITTEN
heating requirements. A district heating plant can provide higher
Annual Monitoring Report
Following formal adoption of the LDP this is a report submitted to the
efficiencies and better pollution control than localised boilers.
STATEMENT
(AMR)
Welsh Government which assesses the effectiveness of the LDP
against a set of indicators and targets.
Community Strategy (CS)
Local Authorities are required to prepare these with the aim of
improving the social, environmental and economic well being of their
Archaeological Assessment
Investigation of land, objects or other material for the purpose of
areas. Through the CS, authorities are expected to co-ordinate the
obtaining and recording information of archaeological or historic
actions of local public, private, voluntary and community sectors. In
interest to determine whether the findings are of significant value.
Bridgend County Borough responsibility for producing and reviewing
the CS is undertaken by the Bridgend Local Strategic Partnership.
Biodiversity
The richness and variety of living things (plants, birds, animals, fish
and insects etc.) which exist in a given area, and the habitats which
Conservation Area
An area designated by the Local Planning Authority as being of
support them.
special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance
of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.
Biomass
Refers to living and recently dead biological material that can be used
as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to
Council
Bridgend County Borough Council
plant matter grown for use as biofuel, but it also includes plant or
animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. It
Deposit
A formal stage in which individuals and organisations can make
excludes organic material which has been transformed by geological
representations on the LDP. Representations that relate to whether
processes into substances such as coal or petroleum.
the plan is ‘Sound’ can then be examined by an Inspector.
Brownfield Site
Brownfield land or previously developed land is defined in Planning
Deposit Local Development
The version of the LDP which is submitted to the Welsh Government
(brownfield and/or previously
Policy Wales (2012) as that which is or was occupied by a
Plan (LDP)
for public examination.
developed land)
permanent structure (excluding agricultural or forestry buildings) and
Development
Glossary
associated fixed surface infrastructure. The curtilage of the
In planning law this is defined as ‘carrying out of building,
development is included, as are defence buildings, and land used for
engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or
mineral extraction and waste disposal where provision for restoration
the making of a material change of use of any building or other land.’
has not been made through development control procedures.
Exclusions and detailed notes are fully described in Fig. 4.3 of PPW.
Development Brief
A form of ‘Supplementary Planning Guidance’ and is a document which
contains the local planning authority’s requirements for the development
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Bridgend Unitary Development
Adopted 12th May 2005. Statutory Development Plan for Bridgend
of a specific area of land. For the determination of planning applications/
Plan (UDP)
County Borough which will be superseded upon adoption of the LDP.
appeals it will be afforded greater weight as a material planning
consideration according to whether it has satisfied the four tests of SPG
set by the Welsh Government or is continuing to proceed towards
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Ecology
The study of how plants and animals relate to one another and their
Green Wedges
PPW (2012) advises LPA’s to protect the integrity of individual
surroundings.
settlements in their LDP‘s by reinforcing ‘normal planning policies’ for
the protection of the countryside, using designated ‘Green Wedges’
Ecosystems
All the plants and animals of a particular area and how they interact
between settlements.
with their environment and each other.
Greenfield Sites
Land which has never been built on, usually grassland, farmland or
Environmental Impact
An assessment requirement where a particular project is likely to
heath.
Assessment (EIA)
have significant environmental effects under the Town and Country
Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales)
Greenfield 'Run Off'
A discharge of water caused by rainfall falling on undeveloped land.
Regulations 1999, as amended. Two lists exist (Schedules 1 and 2)
which divide projects into two groups, those where an assessment is
Greenhouse Gases
A gas that contributes to global warming by absorbing infra red
mandatory and those where it is discretionary, depending on the
radiation leading to an increase in the Earth’s temperature.
ADOPTED
scale and impact of the project.
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Groundwater
High quality water held in aquifers which requires little treatment prior
European Directive
A ruling issued by the European Union which Member States must
to use and provides a proportion of the base flow for many
follow.
watercourses and water used by the public.
WRITTEN
Farm Diversification
The operation of other commercial activities, besides farming, on a
Heritage Coast
These are stretches of mainly undeveloped coast identified in England
STATEMENT
working farm within existing farm complexes.
and Wales, whose landscape should be protected in the national
interest.
Fauna
The animals of a region, area, or site.
Highway Authority
The body responsible for the development and maintenance of various
Feasibility Study
A study outlining the options for the future development of a site and
public rights of way over land, in most cases the road for vehicles and
considers whether the proposals are viable.
the adjoining footway and associated works such as lighting and
parking. The County Borough Council is the ‘local highway authority’
Finite Resource
A resource which has a limited lifespan, before becoming exhausted.
regarding most of the transportation network in the County Borough.
Motorways are the responsibility of the Welsh Government Highways
Flora
The plant life of a region, area, or site.
Division unless they have delegated selected functions to the local
highway authority.
Floodplains
Areas of low-lying land alongside watercourses or in coastal areas
that are liable to flooding.
Historic Parks, Gardens and
Cadw in association with ICOMOS, CCW and others, have published
Landscapes
a Register which details those landscapes, parks and gardens of
Flood Risk Assessment
An assessment of the potential for flooding of an area or site.
special historic interest in Wales. The effect of a proposed
development on such an area may be a material consideration in the
Frontage Development
Development that faces a road or public space.
determination of a planning application.
Gateway Sites
Sites located on an approach to a settlement usually in prominent
Independent Examination
A process by which the soundness of the LDP is tested in public.
locations to transport routes.
Indicator
A measure of variables over time, often used to measure achievement
General Permitted
Planning regulations that describe categories of small-scale or minor
of objectives.
Glossary
Development Order
development which can be carried out without first needing planning
permission, as long as they are within specific limits. This is known
Inert Waste
Material that will not decompose / deteriorate in the foreseeable future
as ‘permitted development’.
and will not have any pollution implications associated with it.
Geology
The scientific study of the physical structure and substance of the
Infrastructure
Roads, sewers, drainage and the availability of energy supplies at the
earth.
most basic level, through to social infrastructure such as schools and
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Geophysical Survey
Survey of the Earth’s surface and underground conditions using
electro-magnetic instruments.
Inundation
Overflowing or flooding usually occurring in coastal areas.
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Landfill
Sites where household, commercial and industrial waste are stored in
Net Retailing Floorspace
Retail sales area available for use by customers excluding stairwells,
the ground.
toilets, storage areas etc.
LANDMAP
A common methodology for the Landscape and Decision Making
Objective
A statement of what is intended, specifying the desired direction of
Process (LANDMAP) in Wales which seeks to integrate the assess-
change in trends.
ment of the various components of landscape. These include geology
and landforms (including hydrology), vegetation and habitats, visual,
Ogwr Borough Local Plan
Formerly a part of the statutory Development Plan, this was
sensory and spiritual perception, historical, rural land use (such as
superseded by the Bridgend Unitary Development Plan when the latter
agriculture and forestry), settlement and development, artistic and
was adopted. Previously, it set out the detailed local policies and
folklore.
specific proposals for the development and use of land in the County
Borough, and was itself adopted in 1995.
Listed Building
A building with special legal protection which is in the List of
ADOPTED
Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest complied by
Phasing
Controls the release of land for development in stages.
PLAN
Cadw.
Planning Application
An application to the Local Planning Authority for permission to carry
Local Biodiversity Action Plan
This aims to ensure that species and their habitats of national,
out development of a specified nature on a particular site/building.
(LBAP)
regional and local importance are protected from inappropriate
This usually requires the payment of a specified fee.
WRITTEN
development. It has been produced by the Bridgend Biodiversity
Partnership in consultation with conservation bodies, landowners and
Planning Condition
Planning permission can be granted subject to planning conditions to
STATEMENT
the local community.
ensure that development is, or is not carried out in a certain way.
Local Planning Authority (LPA)
Bridgend County Borough Council is the Local Planning Authority and
Planning Obligation
This can be a legal undertaking by a developer only, or a legally-
is responsible for preparing development plans and controlling
binding agreement with the Local Planning Authority. Planning
development.
obligations are finalised before planning permission is granted. They
are used to ensure a development is carried out in a certain way.
Material Change of Use
A term used to describe changes to the use of land or buildings which
make them so different that they adopt a character different to that
Planning Permission
Permission granted for the carrying out of specified development on a
which previously existed. The Courts have held that a material
particular site. Permission can be given either conditionally or
change of use can also be established not merely by reference to the
unconditionally.
change in use of the ‘planning unit’ but also by reference to its
material consequences (the merits question), and in particular
Planning Policy - Wales (PPW)
This is the primary planning policy document produced by the Welsh
whether off-site harm can be identified.
(2012)
Government. It is supplemented by a series of Technical Advice Notes
(TANs) (refers later), and together with other guidance in form of
Material Consideration
The Courts have held that the “test of a material consideration” is an
Circulars etc. provides a comprehensive context for sustainable land
objective one, however it must be rational, and rationally related or
use planning policy in Wales. In sum or in part they may be material
relevant to land use issues and the proposed development. In taking
considerations in planning decisions and appeals, and local planning
its decisions, the local planning authority, must take into account all
authorities must have appropriate regard to national policy when
material considerations as to do otherwise will render any decision
formulating their Plans and Policies.
challengeable and subject to being quashed by the Courts.
Development Plans, National Planning Guidance (PPW and TANs
Plan Period
The period of time a plan covers. The Bridgend Local Development
Glossary
etc), Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG), other related planning
Plan (LDP) covers the period up to 2021.
decisions for example, have all been considered by the Courts to be
‘material planning considerations’. Each planning decision may be
Policies
Can generally operate in three ways: Guiding the direction and nature
governed by different circumstances, but the test of materiality is
of future growth. Promoting particular parcels of land in order to
always one of ‘reasonableness’.
stimulate or bring forward development by making clear allocations.
Ensuring that proposals brought forward by developers conform to
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Mitigation
The alleviation or improvement of a situation.
national policies, regional guidance and the adopted strategy of the
Plan.
National Nature Reserve (NNR)
An area of national or international importance for nature conservation
and managed in accordance with a nature reserve agreement with
Pre-Deposit
Stages of plan preparation and consultation before the Deposit LDP is
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Primary Shopping Frontage
These incorporate the streets, and groups of buildings and their
Shoreline Management Plan
Outlines the strategies for coastal defence and management in the
primary frontages where the number and concentration of non-retail
County Borough.
uses will be restrained.
Site of Special Scientific
A site identified under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(as
Proposals Map
The Proposals Map of the LDP comprises a series of Plans and Inset
Interest (SSSI)
amended by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000) as an area
Plans on an Ordnance Survey base which illustrates each of the
of special interest by reason of any of its flora, fauna, geological or
detailed policies and proposals in the ‘Written Statement’, defining
physiographical features (basically, plants, animals, and natural
sites for particular developments or land uses and the areas to which
features relating to the Earth’s structure).
specified development control policies will be applied. In the event of
any contradiction between the Written Statement and the Proposals
Soundness
The concept against which an LDP is examined by the Inspector at
Map, the provisions of the ‘Written Statement’ prevail.
Independent Examination, irrespective of whether or not
ADOPTED
representations have been received, under the general headings of
Public Realm
Those parts of a village, town or city (whether publicly or privately owned)
PLAN
procedure, consistency & coherence and effectiveness, as prescribed
available for everyone to use. This includes streets, squares and parks.
under section 65(5)b of the 2004 Act. A Framework for assessing the
soundness of LDPs has been developed by the Planning
Public Rights of Way
A network providing access to the County Borough including public
Inspectorate.
footpaths, bridleways, byways open to all traffic and restricted
WRITTEN
byways. Some may be combined with cycleways.
Special Area of Conservation
Designated under the European Directive on the Conservation of
STATEMENT
(SAC)
Natural Habitats and Wild Flora and Fauna for the conservation of
Regionally Important
Also known as RIGS, these are sites within the County Borough that
sites of international conservation importance.
Geological &
are considered to contain a high standard of geological and
Geomorphological Sites
geomorphological features.
Special Landscape Areas
A local designation made by the LPA in the LDP for selected areas of
countryside in the County Borough which have ‘Special Landscape
Renewable Energy
Also known as ‘Sustainable Energy’ is the term used to cover those
Area’ status, and which have additional protection to ‘normal planning
sources of energy, other than fossil fuel or nuclear fuel, which are
policies’ for the protection of the countryside.
continuously and sustainably available in our environment. This
includes wind, water, solar, geothermal energy, and plant material
Strategic Environmental
Generic terms used internationally to describe environmental
often referred to as ‘biomass’.
Assessment (SEA)
assessment as applied to policies, plans and programmes. The
European SEA Directive (2001/42/EC) requires a formal
Retail Impact Assessment
An assessment required where a proposed retail development is
“environmental assessment of certain plans and programmes,
considered to have an impact on a town centre or local centre. It must
including those in the field of planning and land use”.
consider the qualitative and quantitative need for the proposal, the
sequential test, the economic impact on centres, accessibility by
Sui Generis
Many uses do not fall within any Use Class as defined in the Use
different modes of transport and environmental impacts.
Classes Order or its subsequent amendments and are therefore
described as sui generis - in a class on their own. For example,
Scheduled Ancient Monument
Archaeological remains of national importance which have been given
theatres, amusement centres, car showrooms, petrol filling stations,
special status by the Welsh Government because they meet certain
and car hire offices are among uses which are specifically excluded
criteria.
from any of the defined Use Classes.
Sequential Test
Also known as the ‘search sequence’ in relation specifically to
Supplementary Planning
Provides supplementary information in respect of the policies of the
Glossary
housing, this test is also applied when assessing sites for retail,
Guidance (SPG)
LDP. They do not form part of the development plan and are not
commercial and leisure uses. In the case of housing: sites should be
subject to independent examination but must be consistent with it
allocated firstly utilising the re-use of previously developed land and
and with national planning policy.
buildings within settlements, then settlement extensions, and then
new development around settlements with good transport links, in
Surface Water 'Run-Off'
A discharge of water caused by rainfall falling on a hard surface, for
accordance with the Plan’s Settlement Strategy.
example roofs and roads.
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Settlement Boundaries
These define the edge of the urban area beyond which lies
countryside for designated settlements in the LDP.
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Sustainability Appraisal (SA)
Tool for appraising policies to ensure they reflect sustainable
Waste Hierarchy
Framework for securing a sustainable approach to waste
development objectives (i.e. social, environmental and economic
management. Waste should be minimised wherever possible. If
factors). Each LPA is required by Section 62(6) of the Act to
waste cannot be avoided, then it should be re-used; after this value
undertake SA of the LDP. This form of SA fully incorporates the
recovered by recycling or composting, or waste to energy and finally
requirements of the SEA Directive.
landfill disposal.
Waste Transfer Station
Sites where household waste, commercial and industrial wastes are
Sustainable Development
Development that meets the needs of the present without comprising
sorted for landfilling, re-use, recycling and processing elsewhere.
the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Water Courses
A moving body of water such as a river or stream.
Technical Advice Notes (TANs)
Documents produced by the Welsh Government giving detailed
technical guidance to Local Planning Authorities on particular
Windfall Sites
A site for new housing development which is currently unallocated
ADOPTED
planning issues. TAN’s should be read in conjunction with Planning
but has the potential to come forward for development for 10 or more
Policy Wales and taken into account by local planning authorities in
PLAN
dwellings during the plan period.
the preparation of development plans. They may also be material
planning considerations in the determination of individual planning
applications.
WRITTEN
Topography
The arrangement of the physical features of the landscape.
STATEMENT
Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA)
An assessment required where a proposed development is
considered to have a traffic impact on an area. The TIA should take
account of the existing amount of traffic and whether the existing
network can accommodate additional traffic generated by the
development. Access by different modes of transport and
environmental impacts will be considered.
Transport Corridors
These are the main routes identified in the County Borough for the
movement of people or goods.
Tree Preservation Order
An order giving protection to a single tree or to a group or area of
trees or woodland.
Use Classes Order
The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 and any
subsequent amendments to the Order places the main uses of land
and buildings into different categories. Planning permission is
generally required for changes of use between classes but not within
a class.
Utility Companies or Providers
Organisations providing services such as water, sewerage, gas and
electricity.
Glossary
Wales Spatial Plan
A plan prepared and approved by the Welsh Government under
Section 60 of the Act which sets out the strategic framework to guide
future development and policy interventions, whether or not these
relate to formal land use planning control. Under Section 62(5) (b) of
the Act a LPA must have regard to the WSP in preparing a LDP.
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Abbreviations
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AA
Appropriate Assessment
SSAs
Strategic Search Areas
AMR
Annual Monitoring Report
SSSIs
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
BGS
British Geological Survey
sq m
Square Metres
BREEAM
Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment
SWRAWP
South Wales Regional Aggregates Working Party
Method
TAN
Technical Advice Note
CBM
Coal Bed Methane
UDP
Unitary Development Plan
CCW
Countryside Council for Wales
UK
United Kingdom
CBC
County Borough Council
VARP
Valley Area Regeneration Plan
CE
Cambridge Econometrics
V2C
Valleys to Coast Housing
CIL
Community Infrastructure Levy
WCAIP
Wales Coastal Access Improvement Programme
CIS
Community Involvement Scheme
WEFO
Welsh European Funding Office
ADOPTED
DA
Delivery Agreement
WG
Welsh Government
PLAN
EAW
Environment Agency Wales
WSP
Wales Spatial Plan
EU
European Union
WVSRA
Western Valleys Strategic Regeneration Area
FCA
Flood Consequences Assessment
FIT
Fields in Trust
GGAT
Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust
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Ha
Hectares
STATEMENT
HRA
Habitats Regulations Assessment
JHLAS
Joint Housing Land Availability Study
km
Kilometre
LBAP
Local Biodiversity Action Plan
LDP
Local Development Plan
LHMA
Local Housing Market Assessment
LNR
Local Nature Reserve
LS
Local Spatial and policy context
MBT
Mechanical Biological Treatment
MRF
Materials Recycling Facility
MTAN
Minerals Technical Advice Note
NERC
Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006
NNRs
National Nature Reserves
NR
National Regional policy context
PPW
Planning Policy Wales
REA
Renewable Energy Assessment
RIGS
Regionally Important Geological & Geomorphological Site
RTP
Regional Transport Plan
RTS
Regional Technical Statement
RWP
Regional Waste Plan
SA
Sustainability Appraisal
SACs
Special Areas of Conservation
Abbreviations
SEA
Strategic Environmental Assessment
SEWSPG
South East Wales Strategic Planning Group
SEWTA
South East Wales Transport Alliance
SFCA
Strategic Flood Consequences Assessment
SINC’s
Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
SLAs
Special Landscape Areas
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S106
Section 106 agreements
SPG
Supplementary Planning Guidance
SUDS
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
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Strategic Regeneration Growth Area
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