SD148 Accessible Natural Greenspace Study 2009

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

ACCESSIBLE NATURAL GREENSPACE STUDY

FINAL REPORT

MARCH 2012

Integrity, Innovation, Inspiration

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CONTENTS

Section Page

Part 1: Introduction 1

Context 3

Part 2: Methodology 5

Part 3: Inception 7

Part 4: Assessment 9

Inventory of candidate sites 9

Inventory of natural sites 12

Inventory of accessible sites 12

Inventory of natural and accessible greenspace 14

Part 5: Analysis 16

Catchment zone mapping 17

Quality assessments 23

Part 6: Response 25

Meeting deficiencies 26

Improving quality 42

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PART 1: INTRODUCTION

This is the draft Natural Greenspace study for Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC). It presents and illustrates the findings of:

A comprehensive assessment of the current level of provision of accessible natural greenspace across Bridgend County Borough. Data analysis and GIS mapping work. Recommendations for improving provision.

This report incorporates the results of extensive research conducted in accordance with the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) ‘Providing Accessible Natural Greenspace in Towns and Cities’ toolkit.

The results of the project will be used to provide part of the evidence base for emerging local development plans (LDP) and in setting appropriate local targets for the provision of natural greenspace in accordance with Planning Policy Wales and Draft Technical Advice Note 16 ‘Sport, Recreation and Open Spaces’.

The analysis provides an overall picture for Bridgend and also a more localised examination of issues by splitting the Borough into smaller areas (see overleaf for a map of the area covered and analysis areas used).

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Figure 1.1: Analysis areas adopted for Bridgend

Blaengarw Nant-y-Moel Caerau

NEATH PORT TALBOT Maesteg Pontycymmer CASTELL-NEDD PORT TALBOT East Ogmore Vale Maesteg West

Llangeinor RHONDDA, CYNON, TAFF Blackmill RHONDDA, CYNON, TAF Llangynw yd Bettw s

Aberkenfig Ynysaw dre Bryncethin Penprysg

Bryncoch Cefn Cribw r Sarn Pyle Bridgend Pen-y-Fai Litchard Analysis Areas Coity Hendre Cef n Bridgend Pendre Felindre Llangew ydd and Glas Brynhyfryd Garw Valley Cornelly Morfa Brackla Llynfi Valley New castle

Ogmore Valley Nottage Coychurch Pencoed New ton Low er Bryntirion, laleston Oldcastle Rest Bay Porthcaw l and Merthyr Maw r Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN BRO MORGANNWG Valleys Gatew ay Area Porthcaw l Porthcaw l West Central East Central

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1.1: Context

The CCW recognises the positive contribution that access to nature can have on the quality of life in urban areas. As well as providing important habitats for wildlife, having the opportunity to experience nature is beneficial to public health and well-being.

‘Providing Accessible Natural Greenspace in Towns and Cities: A Practical Guide to Assessing the Resource and Implementing Local Standards for Provision in Wales’ was published, in 2006, by the CCW to promote the provision of natural places accessible to people in urban areas. The toolkit outlines implementation of an accessible natural greenspace standard (ANGSt) model, illustrated below, to help local authorities identify current levels of provision of accessible natural greenspace and where necessary to assist with the production of local standards and targets.

ANGSt Model

The CCW recommends that provision should be made up of at least 2 ha of accessible natural greenspace per 1,000 population according to a system of tiers into which sites of different sizes fit: No person should live more than 300m from their nearest area of natural greenspace; There should be at least one accessible 20 hectare site within 2km from home; There should be one accessible 100 hectare site within 5km; There should be one accessible 500 hectare site within 10km.

Although it is expected that local authorities should aspire to meet the provisions set out by the above model, the toolkit recognises that this may not be appropriate in all urban contexts. Therefore, the model should be used to inform policy in conjunction with an understanding of the needs of the local community and the value of accessible natural greenspace to it. The standard is promoted as an aspirational target against which local priorities can be set and progress can be measured.

Defining natural greenspace

The CCW model recognises the difficulty in defining natural greenspace. The approach suggested by the toolkit proposes that greenspace may be considered as natural when it is predominantly covered (i.e. 50% coverage and over) by either one, or a mix, of the vegetation structures listed in the following box:

Natural features of greenspace: Woodlands and woodlots with freely growing shrubbery or extensively managed grassland underneath. Trees and tree clumps with freely growing shrubbery or extensive grassland underneath. Freely growing scrub and dwarf shrubs (e.g. heathland). Rough grassland, semi-improved grassland, wild herbs and tall forbs. Rocks and bare soil where natural succession is allowed to freely occur (including bare soils in wasteland) Open water and wetlands with reeds, tall forbs, etc. Coasts that have natural features such as tidal flats, sand dunes or rocky shores.

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The definition provided by the toolkit leaves scope for interpretation and the above is not set out as the exclusive criteria for naturalness.

Defining accessible greenspace

Taking into account the many different factors that can contribute to accessing greenspaces, which varies from the purely visual to the right to enter and move around freely, the toolkit provides a hierarchy of accessibility. The level of access is divided into five categories as follows:

Full Access : Entry to the site is possible without restriction. Conditional Access : A right of entry exists which is subject to or affected by one or more restrictions or conditions that may affect the quality of the natural experience enjoyed by the visitor. Proximate Access : There is no physical right of access but the site can be experienced from its boundary, where a close-up visual and aural experience of nature may be available. Remote Access : No physical right of access exists and the proximate experience is limited, but the site provides a valuable visual green resource to the community along a number of distinct sightlines and at a distance. No Access : No physical right of access exists and views of the site are largely obstructed.

Full Access

Conditional Access ACCESSIBLE

Entrance fee Restricted opening hours Poor maintenance Persistent vandalism Footpath – only Tidal beach Other inhibiting factor

Proximate Access ACCESSIBLE

NOT Remote Access

No Access

The model specifies that in order to be considered sufficiently accessible, it must be possible to physically enter the site. Therefore, only sites classified as having either full or conditional access are deemed as accessible in the context of this study.

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PART 2: METHODOLOGY

This study follows the four-stage approach to implementation of the ANGSt model, as set out by the CCW toolkit. The implementation process can be summarised as follows:

Figure 2.1: The implementation process

Stage 1. Inception Decide scope and identify sources of

data

Stage 2. Assessment: Inventory of candidate sites Exclude ‘non- natural’ sites

Inventory of natural sites

Exclude sites not accessible

Inventory of accessible natural sites Sites not natural or accessible

Stage 3. Analysis of Map catchments Provision

Map of provision.

Plot deficient areas Map of deficient areas. Determine

potential for site enhancement

Determine policy and management response Stage 4. Response & monitoring

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The four key stages of implementation as outlined in the toolkit are as follows:

Stage 1: Inception – the planning phase in which the team is established, information sources are identified, resources area allocated, the scope of the project set and progress indicators determined. Stage 2: Assessment – in which data is gathered, local greenspace identified and its status established against the model, so that the accessible natural greenspace resource is known. Stage 3: Analysis – which consists of establishing the spatial pattern of accessible natural greenspace and its associated catchment zones, as well as identifying those areas currently lacking provision. Stage 4: Response – whereby priorities are set out for policy and management action to address issues arising from the analysis.

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PART 3: INCEPTION

The inception stage, as outlined by the CCW toolkit, is “the planning phase in which the team is established, information sources are identified, resources are allocated, the scope of the project set and progress indicators determined”.

The first step saw establishment of a steering group, consisting of key BCBC officers and KKP consultants. Prior to work commencing, an initial meeting was held to discuss project specifics, finalise the scope of the study, outline the study programme and establish key contacts. This included:

Agreeing a framework to guide report processes/presentation. A review of information available i.e. datasets and aerial photography. Discussion of specific issues to be addressed. Collection and review of information to underpin the assessment. Identifying stakeholders for consultation.

Although the ANGSt model outlines four tiers as a measure of provision by population, it was agreed during the inception stage that within Bridgend County only the top three tiers, capturing the smaller and more localised sites, would be applied. Therefore, the largest tier (suggesting that there should be one accessible 500 ha site within 10km) has not been included within the report. However, the project database includes sites of all sizes enabling BCBC to map against this suggested standard in the future if deemed necessary.

It was agreed by the steering group that, in order to ensure the project remained manageable, a minimum site size threshold should be applied. The CCW toolkit suggests a threshold of 0.25ha. However, following consultation with CCW and a number of Welsh local authorities that have undertaken similar projects, it was agreed to set the site threshold to 0.2ha. The project database holds information regarding all sites, regardless of size, but only those sites falling above the threshold are considered as part of the accessible natural greenspace study.

During this stage the following GIS layers were provided by BCBC:

Nature Reserves (NNR, LNR, Country Park). Allotments Sites designated for Nature Conservation (SAC, Children’s play SSSI, SINC). Land owned by Bridgend County Borough Council Playgrounds Community routes and PROW Playing fields Registered Parks and Gardens Recreation space Ancient Woodland Inventory. Schools Bridgend Pond Survey Woodland grants Registered Commons

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In addition, neighbouring local authorities and other landowners were contacted to request information regarding land ownership in and around Bridgend. The following information was collected:

Organisation Information collected Vale of Glamorgan Council No data available Neath Port Talbot CBC No data available exeGesIS Heads of the Valleys ANGSt dataset provided Wildlife Trust of South Wales One reserve in Bridgend (Parc Slip Nature Reserve). Site plan provided and site included in project database Forestry Commission Land ownership information provided as GIS layer National Trust No land ownership in Bridgend Welsh Water No relevant land for inclusion in study Environment Agency No land interest suitable for inclusion in study RSPB No reserve or land ownership in Bridgend The Woodland Trust No land ownership in Bridgend

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PART 4: ASSESSMENT

The assessment stage, as outlined by the CCW toolkit, is the stage “in which data is gathered, local greenspace identified and its status established against the model, so that the accessible natural greenspace resource is known”.

4.1: Inventory of candidate sites

The aim of data gathering was to build an inventory of candidate accessible natural greenspaces to which the CCW ANGSt model can by applied.

All information relating to open spaces across Bridgend County is collated in the project database (supplied as an electronic file). Sites were originally identified and provided by BCBC. Additional sites identified during consultation with landowners and stakeholders have also been added to the database.

All the various GIS layers were overlaid onto OS background and aerial photography. There were numerous occurrences of overlapping sites or where the same individual site was included on more than one GIS layer thus creating duplicate records e.g. Blackmill Woods (KKP Ref 856) appeared on the SSSI, SAC, ancient woodland and common land layers (often with different boundaries). An exhaustive list of overlapping and duplicate polygons was generated. To enable the ANGSt model to be applied, overlapping sites were combined into aggregated areas. KKP worked through these sites by deleting or amalgamating as appropriate to ensure that each open space was counted only once and so that they could be assigned to their relevant size class. Where a site has more than one designation, additional columns are provided within the database (columns AM-AR) to capture this.

Figure 4.1: example of duplicate polygons

Figure 4.1 demonstrates an example of one polygon falling entirely AW19 within another polygon. This is where sections of the same site were provided on more than one GIS layer. To ensure that the site was recorded only once in the open space database the two SINC128 polygons (AW19 and SINC128) were combined, as illustrated overleaf in figure 4.2 .

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Figure 4.2: two GIS layers combined into one polygon

The two records (AW19 and SINC128) were combined into one polygon to create a single record in the open space database (KKP Ref 743). To ensure that the different designations of the site remain evident, the area of ancient woodland (AW19) is separated and within the site database the open space classification is recorded as a SINC with a section of ancient woodland (creating KKP refs 743 and 743.1 respectively).

Figure 4.3: example of overlapping polygons

Figure 4.3 demonstrates an example of where two BCBC1489 polygons overlap, but do not fall entirely within one another. In this instance, the aerial photographs were used to inform the decision to amalgamate the two polygons to create one record, as illustrated by figure 4.4 overleaf.

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Figure 4.4: example of amalgamated site

The two overlapping records were amalgamated to create one site (KKP 107) within the open space database.

The open space database details for each site:

Data held on open spaces database (summary)

KKP reference number (used for mapping). Polygon ID Site name. GIS layer that the site was supplied from and any further designations e.g. SSSI, SAC Size (hectares). Site visit data. Naturalness. Accessibility.

The above process resulted in an open space database and GIS workspace containing 871 candidate sites, of all sizes. As agreed by the steering group, a site size threshold of 0.2ha was then applied reducing the candidate site list to 609.

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4.2: Inventory of natural sites

The first step resulted in an inventory of candidate sites totalling 609. The next step was to determine the naturalness of these candidate sites.

Firstly ‘pre-qualifying’ sites were identified. The CCW toolkit outlines “sites that have an existing designation as having special value for biodiversity e.g. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), National Nature Reserve (NNR), Local Nature Reserve (LNR), and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservations (SINCs), can be considered as ‘natural’ by definition and accepted as such without further review”. Therefore all such sites were classified as ‘natural’ in the Bridgend open space database and, in agreement with BCBC, only SINCs falling within or close to settlements have been included. Though the naturalness of these sites has been pre-determined it is necessary to assess their accessibility, where not known, as discussed in stage 4.3.

To then identify a candidate list of ‘potential’ natural sites, that could meet the requirements of the model, the following steps were taken:

In agreement with BCBC, all allotments were discounted. In agreement with BCBC, all equipped children’s play areas were discounted. All common land was assumed to be natural. A desk-based exercise, utilising a combination of aerial photography, OS mapping and consultation findings, was undertaken to discount all sites without natural features. This created an initial list of candidate sites and a list of query sites where natural features could not yet be determined. A workshop with BCBC officers was carried out. During the workshop, sites for omission were confirmed and the query site list was worked through to determine which open spaces should be discounted and which have potential to meet the requirements of the model. The workshop also resulted in a decision to discount all school grounds. Community consultation helped to inform site identification and classification and establish views on the value and usage of accessible natural greenspace.

Following the above steps a candidate list of 247 sites was agreed.

4.3: Inventory of accessible sites

To reduce the number of on-site assessments required as part of the project the following assumptions were made regarding the accessibility of ‘pre-qualifying’ natural sites:

All common land assumed to be natural with full/conditional access. All local nature reserves assumed to be natural with full/conditional access.

This resulted in 196 candidate sites requiring on-site assessments to determine naturalness and/or accessibility.

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Site assessments – habitat assessments and accessibility

In total, 196 open space assessments were carried out to evaluate the naturalness and accessibility of candidate sites.

To classify a site as natural, a habitat assessment was undertaken during each visit. The CCW toolkit recommends including sites that have predominately natural features such as wetlands, heathland, woodland and grassland. During the inception stage it was agreed that any sites scoring 50% coverage or over on the habitat assessment would be deemed as natural.

The level of accessibility (full, conditional, proximate, remote or no access) of each candidate site was recorded during on-site assessment. Where a site had proximate, remote or no access a habitat assessment was only undertaken where possible e.g. from site boundary. In addition to recording the level of access, each access point has been marked on site plans. This has been transferred to GIS format to inform the catchment mapping for the final version of the report.

Sites were also scored on a number of quality criteria e.g. signage. This data has been used to calculate a quality score for each site visited. Scores are presented in the database as total and percentage figures. These assessments will be used when investigating possibilities for tackling deficiencies in natural and accessible open space, if identified. This will later inform and contribute to policy recommendations and also contributes towards a TAN 16 open space audit assessment (recommended by Welsh Assembly Government policy).

Full examples of the assessment forms used can be found in the appendices document.

Open space assessment form

The criteria used for the main open space assessments are summarised below. They are based upon those used for Green Flag (national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales, operated by the Civic Trust) and ‘Green Space Strategies: A Good Practice Guide’, published by CABESpace (2004).

Open space site visit criteria for quality (summary)

Physical access, e.g., public transport links, directional signposts. Access-social, e.g., appropriate minimum entrance widths. Parking, e.g., disabled parking. Information signage, e.g., presence of up to date site information. Equipment and facilities, e.g., assessment of both adequacy and maintenance of provision such as seats, benches, bins, toilets. Location value, e.g., proximity of housing, other greenspace. Site problems, e.g., presence of vandalism, graffiti. Healthy, safe and secure, e.g., staff on site. Maintenance and cleanliness, e.g., condition of landscape. Groups that the site meets the needs of, e.g., elderly, young people. Site potential.

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KKP utilises one site visit assessment sheet to assess different types of open space (i.e. allotments, amenity greenspace, parks and gardens, green corridors, natural and semi natural greenspace). Its weighting and scoring system takes account of the individual typologies and reflects their different natures and characteristics (each typology will therefore have a different maximum score). For example, the maximum score for allotments does not include a score for picnic benches. Similarly, the maximum score for amenity greenspace does not include a score for toilet provision. On the assessment form itself some elements receive a direct score (1 – 5 scale) and other elements simply have a tick option if present (receiving a score of 3 for every tick). Some tick options are simply collated and analysed as additional data, receiving no score.

In this instance, as all the sites visited are potentially natural, the same weighting and scoring system for natural/semi-natural open spaces has been applied.

4.4: Inventory of natural and accessible greenspace

Out of the 196 site assessments undertaken, 182 sites were determined to be natural; two sites were assessed as being ‘un-natural’ (i.e. scoring under 50% naturalness on the habitat assessment) while a further twelve received no habitat score due to being inaccessible. Of the 182 sites meeting the criteria for being ‘natural’, 141 were recorded as having either full or conditional access. These sites, along with the 51 sites already classified as natural and accessible, during stage 4.3, bring the list of natural accessible greenspaces in Bridgend to a total of 192 sites.

Table 4.1: summary of assessment process

Step Action Number of sites 4.1: Inventory of candidate All GIS data collated and 871 sites open space database and

workspace created. 0.2ha threshold applied. 609

4.2: Inventory of natural Identification of ‘pre- 247 pre-qualifying and sites qualifying’ natural open candidate natural spaces e.g. SSSIs. greenspaces. Identification of non- natural open spaces for omission e.g. allotments. 4.3: Inventory of accessible Where known, the 51 ‘pre-qualifying’ sites accessibility of ‘pre- natural greenspaces qualifying’ natural open classified as accessible. spaces allocated. 196 candidate natural/accessible open spaces remain for on- site assessment to determine classification.

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Stage Action Number of sites 4.4: Inventory of natural and Collated information as 51 ‘pre-qualifying’ accessible sites follows: natural open spaces 2 open spaces classified as accessible. assessed as ‘un- 141 open spaces visited natural’. classified as natural and 12 open spaces accessible. receive no naturalness TOTAL = 192 natural classification due to and accessible open being inaccessible. spaces. 182 open spaces classified as natural. 141 natural open spaces classified as accessible (full or conditional access).

In total, 235 greenspaces have been classified as ‘natural’ in the open space database. In addition to the 192 natural accessible greenspaces there are:

32 natural greenspaces with proximate access. 10 natural greenspaces with remote access. 1 natural greenspace with no access.

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PART 5: ANALYSIS OF PROVISION

The assessment stage resulted in 192 open spaces being classified as natural accessible greenspace. To enable more localised analysis of provision, analysis areas have been adopted, as illustrated in figure 1.1. These can be used to test provision in Bridgend against the first standard of the ANGSt model; that “provision should be made of at least 2ha of accessible natural greenspace per 1000 population”.

Table 5.1: provision of natural accessible greenspace per 1000 population, by analysis area

Analysis area Population No of accessible Ha of accessible Ha of (mid-2006 natural natural accessible estimates) greenspaces greenspace natural greenspace per 1000 population Bridgend 45,282 35 924.19 20.40 Garw Valley 7,639 30 1302.09 170.45 Llynfi Valley 20,682 33 1722.36 83.27 Ogmore Valley 7,890 24 1075.60 136.32 Pencoed 9,757 13 75.37 7.72 Porthcawl 15,561 12 111.98 7.19 Pyle/Kenfig/Cornelly 15,064 12 1086.77 72.14 Valleys Gateway 10,709 31 1408.90 131.56 Area Outside - 2 20.52 - TOTAL: 132,584 190 7707.26 58.13 BRIDGEND

Table 5.1 provides the overall results for the area of accessible natural greenspace in Bridgend. This amounts to 7707.26 hectares, covering 27% of the total land area of the County. Overall there is 58.13ha of accessible natural greenspace per 1000 population across Bridgend. Considering provision on a more localised basis, the results demonstrate that each individual analysis area exceeds the minimum recommendation of 2ha per 1000 population.

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5.1 Catchment zone mapping

To apply the standards outlined in the ANGSt model each accessible natural greenspace has been categorised into the model’s site hierarchy to determine the appropriate site catchment zone, as follows:

Tier 1 – sites up to 20ha: catchment zone 300m Tier 2 – sites of 20-99ha: catchment zone 2km Tier 3 – sites of 100-499ha: catchment zone 5km.

When applying the tiers it is noted that larger sites also serve as greenspace on the lower tiers and therefore have multiple catchment zones e.g. for a site larger that 100 ha all three catchments, 5km, 2km and 300m are applied.

For the first stage of mapping, presented in this draft report, a distance buffer, complying with the catchments outlined in the ANGSt model, has been created around the boundaries of accessible natural greenspace sites (buffers currently created from the boundary of the site). During site assessments, access points were recorded on site plans. To improve the quality of the catchment analysis, the access points have been plotted onto the GIS workspace. On the catchment maps presented with the report the buffer is created as the actual distance from site access points. For the natural sites were accessibility was already known and therefore the site was not visited and no access point plotted, the buffer is created from the boundary of the site.

Where possible, a network analysis has been applied by calculating actual distances along principle routes of access. However, walk time routes are unavailable to us and so to compensate we have overlaid the road and railway network to take account of barriers to access.

Accessible natural greenspaces and their associated catchment zones have been mapped, against settlement areas, to identify areas of population that are currently deficient against the standards. Each tier has been mapped and presented separately, although there is a possibility that, with application of all three tiers together, a location satisfactorily served at two tiers, may still be lacking in provision at the third.

Settlement deficiencies are calculated by identifying gaps when applying the ANGSt model standards outlined by the CCW toolkit. If a settlement does not have access to the required level of accessible natural greenspace (as stated with the model) it is deemed deficient.

In the mapping this is identified as a settlement area not covered by a coloured/shaded radial catchment. The deficient areas are mapped in the following section to highlight more clearly where they exist.

Where deficiency has been identified, KKP has suggested an action for meeting the gap in provision (see part 6).

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Figure 5.1: Accessible natural greenspace provision mapped against tier 1 – “no person should live more than 300m from their nearest area of accessible natural greenspace” (Accessible natural greenspace, all sizes, with 300m catchment)

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Figure 5.2: Accessible natural greenspace provision mapped against tier 2 – “there should be at least one accessible 20ha site within 2km from home” (Accessible natural greenspace, _>20ha, with 2km catchment) Pontycymmer and Blaengarw KEY #

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# ## # Nantymoel and Pricetown Dual carriagew ay A-road # Maesteg, Caerau #

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# Catchment # # ######## Aberkenfig, Tondu, ############# Settlement Sarn, Brynmenyn and Bryncethin #

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Figure 5.3: Accessible natural greenspace provision mapped against tier 3 – “there should be at least one accessible 100ha site within 5km from home” (Accessible natural greenspace, _>100ha, with 5km catchment)

KEY ## Nantymoel and Pricetown # A-road #

# Dual carriagew ay A-road # # ## # Dual carriagew ay trunk road Maesteg, Caerau # # and Nantyffyllon Trunk road # Ogmore Vale Motorw ay

Railw ay # # # #

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# Access point # Catchment Aberkenfig, Tondu, Settlement Sarn, Brynmenyn and Bryncethin #

Kenfig Hill, Pyle and North Cornelly

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Pencoed

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Porthcawl

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Catchment zone mapping against tier 1 (figure 5.1) highlights a number of settlement areas that do not have an accessible natural greenspace within 300m. The main areas of deficiency reflect regions of higher population density e.g. Bridgend, Porthcawl and Pyle/Kenfig/Cornelly. Minor gaps can also be seen in Maesteg, Laleston and Bettws.

Figure 5.2 illustrates provision of accessible natural greenspace mapped against tier 2 of the model, that “there should be at least one accessible 20ha site within 2km from home”. The mapping demonstrates that the majority of the County complies with the suggested standard. Three areas of deficiency are identified, Laleston, Bridgend and Pencoed.

When accessible natural greenspace provision in Bridgend is tested against tier 3 of the model, “ that there should be one accessible 100ha site within 5km of home" almost the entire County complies, as can be seen by figure 5.3. There are two small areas of deficiency, south Bridgend and Pencoed. This also results in there being no area within the County that fails against the whole model.

During the audit of provision a number of sites have been classified as natural but fail against the accessibility criteria and are therefore classified as ‘inaccessible’. These sites are distributed across the County as below:

Table 5.2: Inaccessible natural greenspace distribution

Analysis area Number of natural Number of natural Number of natural sites with proximate sites with remote sites with no access access access Bridgend 11 4 - Garw Valley 6 3 - Llynfi Valley 1 1 - Ogmore Valley 2 - - Pencoed 2 - - Porthcawl 1 1 1 Pyle/Kenfig/Cornelly 6 1 - Valleys Gateway 2 - - Area

To allow further analysis of these sites, in relation to potential to meet identified deficiency (e.g. by providing access), they have been mapped against tier 1 catchment mapping (see figure 5.4). This allows easy identification of ‘inaccessible natural greenspaces’ that fall close to accessible natural greenspace catchment gaps. If access were to be provided at certain sites e.g. through negotiations with landowners, improvements in footpaths/signage etc, current deficiencies could potentially be met. The results of this analysis are presented in part 6.

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Figure 5.4: Accessible natural greenspace provision mapped against tier 1 – no person should live more than 300m from their nearest area of accessible natural greenspace, with inaccessible natural greenspace overlaid

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5.2: Quality assessments

Although the mapping illustrates provision of accessible natural greenspace geographically, it is important to have an understanding of the quality of these spaces, as this impacts upon the levels of usage and hence accessibility.

During site assessments to classify naturalness and accessibility of greenspaces a quality assessment was also undertaken. These assessments are limited to the sites where naturalness and accessibility required clarification and hence were visited. Therefore, the sites where informed decisions were made regarding naturalness and accessibility levels, without requiring a site assessment, do not currently have a quality score. Sites that were visited but were found to have proximate, remote or no access have received a quality assessment, where it was possible to undertake it from the boundary, and the results are recorded in the project database, but are not presented in the information below.

Setting thresholds for quality

In order to determine sites as high or low quality the database colour codes each site visited against a set threshold as detailed below.

Quality score thresholds

The database colour codes quality scores against a threshold. Sites classed as red have a quality score below the threshold; those identified as green are above the threshold. The only available national benchmark for assessing the quality of open spaces is that set by the pass mark for the Green Flag Award scheme (60%). For natural/semi-natural greenspace 60% threshold could be considered too high because Green Flag criteria is a particularly high standard primarily aimed at parks and gardens. Therefore, the scoring and weighting has been amended to reflect this and the threshold to identify high and low quality sites has been reduced to 40%.

Table 5.3: Quality scores for accessible natural greenspaces assessed, by analysis area

Analysis area Number of accessible Quality scores: natural greenspaces Total Quality below 40% above 40% assessed

Bridgend 35 21 11 10 Garw Valley 30 25 22 3 Llynfi Valley 33 33 20 13 Ogmore Valley 24 20 17 3 Pencoed 13 9 8 1 Porthcawl 12 7 4 3 Pyle/Kenfig/Cornelly 12 9 2 7 Valleys Gateway Area 31 18 16 2 BRIDGEND 190 142 100 42

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With the exception of Porthcawl and Pyle/Kenfig/Cornelly each analysis area has over 50% of sites falling below the 40% quality threshold. This indicates that although residents may have sufficient access to natural greenspace the quality of provision varies greatly. This is dependent upon a number of different criteria from how welcoming a site is and the level of conservation, to the on-site facilities and the quality of signage. Sites that fall below the quality threshold are further investigated in part 6.2, and suggestions made as to where quality improvements could be made, if deemed appropriate.

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PART 6: RESPONSE

The mapping and analysis of current accessible natural greenspace provision highlights that the main area to address is the need for greater provision of small sites, close to where people live. The main failures against the standards set out in the CCW toolkit are against tier 1.

This section investigates the possible methods for addressing the identified deficiencies, both in terms of access to provision and quality.

To meet areas of deficiency there are a number of actions that can be considered, as follows:

Providing access at an existing natural site not currently considered to be accessible. Undertaking modifications/changes in greenspace management to introduce naturalness to existing open spaces not currently considered to be natural e.g. playing fields, recreational space. Natural areas are mainly characterised by low management intensity and therefore creative greenspace management can be both cost effective and benefit the natural environment. Creation of new accessible natural greenspace e.g. through development.

In order to demonstrate which above action is most suitable, all open spaces, above 0.2ha, within the project database have been mapped. Accessible natural greenspaces are presented as green sites; natural inaccessible greenspaces are mapped as pink sites while non-natural open spaces are mapped as blue sites.

To make the best use of resources, priority should be focused firstly upon areas of high population that are currently without provision e.g. Bridgend.

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6.1 Meeting deficiencies

Tier 1 deficiencies 1

Bridgend

Gap 1: Coychurch

The only open space falling within this area of deficiency is KKP ref 697 (Coychurch (Llangrallo) School). However, this is a school site and therefore the potential for introducing natural features are limited. To meet the catchment gap in Coychurch new provision of accessible natural greenspace is required.

1 Deficient areas are defined as settlement areas falling outside of the coloured/shaded catchment areas

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Gap 2: Bridgend

The most significant deficiency identified is the area of Bridgend. As this is the most populated area it is a priority to explore potential methods of meeting the catchment gaps.

All of the sites, natural inaccessible greenspaces and open spaces not classified as natural, have been considered. Those with potential to meet the identified deficiency in accessible natural greenspace are listed below:

Natural inaccessible sites:

KKP ref Site name/type of open space Action 114 Site of Bridgend day care centre No action to be taken as the site is to be built Cowbridge Road Bridgend upon to provide a resource centre. 785 Waterton Alderwood Upgrade from proximate access to full access through footpath improvements and provision of signage.

Non-natural open spaces:

KKP ref Site name/type of open space Action 121 Bridgend Cemetery/Cemetery Consider changes to maintenance regimes to introduce natural features e.g. create areas where mowing is not undertaken to encourage development of wildflower areas. 144 Land at Marigold, Lavender & Consider changes to maintenance regimes to

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KKP ref Site name/type of open space Action Garden Courts, Brackla introduce natural features within this amenity greenspace e.g. create areas where mowing is not undertaken to encourage development of wildflower areas. 297 Brackla Temporary Football Consider introducing natural features through Ground/Playing Fields planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally. 426 Great Western Avenue/Playing Consider introducing natural features through Fields planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally. 471 Litchard Cross Playing Fields/ Consider introducing natural features through Playing Fields planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally. 568 Derwern Las/Recreation Space Consider introducing natural features through planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally. 581 St Illydds Road/Recreation Consider introducing natural features through Space planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally. 605 New Candleston/Recreation Consider introducing natural features through Space planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally. 607 Oak Grove Hill/Recreation Consider introducing natural features through Space planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally. 610 Llyn Glas/Recreation Space Consider introducing natural features through planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally. 612 Sunhill Park/Recreation Space Consider introducing natural features through planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally. 644 Foxfields/Recreation Space Consider changes to maintenance regimes to introduce natural features within this amenity greenspace e.g. create areas where mowing is not undertaken to encourage development of wildflower areas. 645 Goleg Y Fro/Recreation Space Consider introducing natural features through planting of trees and allowing areas around the boundary of the site to develop naturally.

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Gap 3: Laleston

Meeting this gap is not considered to be a priority, as it covers a small rural population and access to the surrounding countryside is considered to be good.

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Garw Valley

Gap 1: Bettws

BCBC should investigate the potential to provide better access at KKP ref 749 and/or KKP ref 752 (both currently remote access) to cover catchment gap. Both sites are unmanaged woodlands with no obvious access at present. If permitting access is possible, taking into account that both sites are designated SINCs, this needs to be promoted through signage to encourage usage. This would meet the local provision need.

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Llynfi Valley

Gap 1: Maesteg

This deficiency is not considered to be a priority due to the small size and the rural nature of the surroundings. There is a good off-road footpath network connecting the surrounding countryside and this is considered to be appropriate access for the residents in this area.

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Pencoed

Gap 1: Pencoed

BCBC should investigate improving the accessibility of KKP ref 168 (land adjacent to Pencoed College site). This greenspace, owned by BCBC, is currently proximate access only. If access is possible and considered to be appropriate its associated catchment would meet the adjacent deficiency.

Gap 2: Pencoed

The M4 motorway presents an access barrier in this area. New provision of accessible natural greenspace or natural elements introduced at an existing open space is required to meet the identified deficiency. There may be potential to alter the maintenance regime at Woodlands Park (KKP Ref 476) to introduce natural features. There is also potential to create greater access points for Cefn Hirgoed (KKP Ref 807) to increase the sites catchment.

Gap 3: Pencoed

Investigate potential to introduce more access points to Ewenny River Fields (KKP Ref 779) to increase the sites catchment.

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Porthcawl

Gap 1: North east Porthcawl

Natural inaccessible greenspace:

KKP ref Site name/type of open space Action 82 Y Graig Woodland /Ancient The site, which is privately owned, currently has Woodland proximate access only. Investigate the potential of increasing access to the site. The ancient semi- natural woodland is a designated SINC and therefore access needs to be considered carefully in relation to conservation. If better access was provided, its associated catchment would cover a significant amount of the gap identified adjacent to the site.

Non natural open space:

KKP ref Site name/type of open space Action 620 Beach Road/Recreational Consider alternative maintenance regime to Space introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas.

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Gap 2: North west Porthcawl

Natural inaccessible greenspace:

KKP ref Site name/type of open space Action 81 Nottage Court Wood/SINC Investigate the potential of upgrading access from proximate to full. This is an area of pasture and ancient woodland enclosed by hedges and between minor and major road (which could possibly present access barriers). At time of assessment no physical access was evident and therefore the site has been classified as having proximate access only. Providing access to the site should be considered in relation to the SINC designation and conservation requirements. If access is appropriate, signage should be provided to raise awareness of this and encourage usage. If Nottage Court Wood becomes accessible its associated catchment will cover a section of the identified deficiency. However, provision of additional accessible natural greenspace is required to meet the remaining catchment gap.

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Non natural open space:

KKP ref Site name/type of open space Action 600 De Clare Close/Recreational Consider alternative maintenance regime to Space introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas. 622 Cae Ganol/Recreational Space Consider alternative maintenance regime to introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas. 640 Nottage Forage/Recreational Consider alternative maintenance regime to Space introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas.

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Pyle/Kenfig/Cornelly

Gap 1: Kenfig Hill, Pyle and North Cornelly

As this identified deficiency covers an area of high population exploring possibilities to meet the gap is considered to be a priority.

Natural inaccessible greenspace:

KKP ref Site name/type of open space Proposal 103 Land at Stormybrook Surgery, Investigate the potential of increasing access Waunbant Road, Kenfig from proximate to full. Site assessment notes Hill./Woodland that there are currently no access paths running through the BCBC owned woodland. It is therefore currently classified as proximate access, as it is visually pleasing. If it were feasible to provide and promote access the associated catchment would cover the adjacent deficiency.

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Non natural open space:

KKP ref Site name/type of open space Action 89 Ael y Bryn/Recreational Space Consider alternative maintenance regime to introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas. 433 Croft Goch/Playing Fields Consider introducing natural features around boundary of the site e.g. through tree and vegetation planting. 457 Pyle RFC/Playing Fields Consider introducing natural features around boundary of the site e.g. through tree and vegetation planting. 586 Plumly Close/Recreational Consider alternative maintenance regime to Space introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas. 601 Heol Neuadd/Recreational Consider alternative maintenance regime to Space introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas. 636 Cornelly Cross/Recreational Consider alternative maintenance regime to Space introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas. 637 Bower Street/Recreational Consider alternative maintenance regime to Space introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas. 649 Fford Yr Eglwys/Recreational Consider alternative maintenance regime to Space introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas.

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Valleys Gateway

Gap 1: Aberkenfig/Sarn

All of the open spaces not classified as natural, have been considered. Those with potential to meet the identified deficiency in accessible natural greenspace are listed below:

KKP ref Site name/type of open space Action 574 Glan Y Nant Consider alternative maintenance regime to introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas. 575 Heol-Yr-Afon Consider alternative maintenance regime to introduce natural features at the amenity greenspace e.g. reduce frequency of mowing to encourage development of semi-natural habitat areas.

If natural features are introduced at the above sites, the associated catchment areas will cover the surrounding areas of deficiency. However, a small catchment gap will remain towards the west. This is not considered to be a priority to meet, due to the small size. New provision is required to meet this deficiency in the future, if deemed necessary.

Gap 2: Bryncethin

Investigate the potential to increase the number of access points at Tyncoed Farm, Bryncethin (KKP Ref784) and Cefn Hirgoed (KKP Ref 807) to increase the catchment of these sites.

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Tier 2 deficiencies

Three areas of deficiency, Laleston, Bridgend and Pencoed, have been identified against Tier 2.

Gap 1: Laleston

This gap is not considered to be significant as the area of deficiency is covered by the catchments of smaller, more local tier 1 accessible natural greenspaces.

Gap 2: Bridgend

The only method to meet this deficiency is to provide an additional accessible natural greenspace. There may also be potential to increase the size of KKP Ref 77 which is an accessible natural greenspace, currently a size of 16.19ha. However, it is not considered to be a priority to address this deficiency, as the main area within the gap is rural and or/appears industrial.

Gap 3: Pencoed

Investigate the potential to increase the number of access points to Cefn Hirgoed (KKP Ref 807) to increase the sites catchment.

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Tier 3 deficiencies

Two areas of deficiency, south Bridgend and Pencoed) have been identified against tier 3. Neither of these gaps are considered to be significant as they cover rural areas or areas of industry. The area of deficiency in Pencoed can be addressed by investigating the potential to provide greater access points to Cefn Hirgoed (KKP Ref 807) to increase the sites catchment.

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6.2 Improving quality

Quality, value and accessibility have been assessed during site visits providing a high level site by site analysis using a structured pro forma of criteria. This information can inform and contribute to policy recommendations and inform a TAN 16 open space audit and assessment (recommended by Welsh Assembly Government policy).

For the greenspaces that have received on-site assessments, a quality score (%) has been awarded. This information has been analysed against a quality threshold (set at 40%) to identify high and low quality accessible natural greenspaces. The criteria used to assess open spaces is based upon those used for Green Flag (national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales, operated by the Civic Trust) and ‘Green Space Strategies: A Good Practice Guide’, published by CABESpace (2004). A summary of the criteria is as follows and is further explained in part 5.2:

Open space site visit criteria for quality (summary)

Those sites assessed as low quality have been further investigated to identify potential actions for increasing site quality. The main criteria that sites score poorly on are:

Entrances. Provision of signage. Overall cleanliness and maintenance. Path quality.

Sites deemed to be of poor quality (i.e. those falling below 40%) are presented overleaf, together with a proposed action to improve quality. This is set out in a tabular format, by analysis area.

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Poor quality site assessment

KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Bridgend 63 Coed Y Waun 3 Yes 4 2 Area of ancient woodland. The 39% Undertake vegetation clearance Woodland access to path is very steep, wet and and path drainage (Ancient And slippery. The path is waterlogged and improvements to upgrade Semi Natural overhung by vegetation in places, but access and encourage greater Woodland ID: is signposted from entrance near M4 usage. 530). bridge over Penyfai Road. The access path is parallel to the M4 and to a deep drainage ditch. The path is difficult to find because at the South West end, where it should emerge to road, it appears to cross a private garden.

68 Coed Y Gains 4 No 4 2 No signage. Site follows Cefn-Glas 13% Consider providing signage to Woodland Road and railway for short distances. raise awareness and encourage (Ancient And Also largely open with scrub- usage. Upgrade paths to Semi Natural bramble. enhance accessibility. Woodland ID:

563).

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) 77 Coed Y Morfa 5 No 2 3 Strip of remnant ancient woodland 7% Address problems with litter, fly Woodland between new housing estate and tipping and vandalism to (Ancient And busy main road. Informal paths used improve visual appearance of Semi Natural as short cuts by local residents. site. Undertake community Woodland ID: Woodland has been degraded by engagement activities and 589). litter, fly tipping and vandalism. Good provide on-site signage and tarmac path outside woodland interpretation to raise boundary (to south side) links awareness and interest in site Princess way with Highfields etc. and and encourage responsible school. Site does not appear to be usage and appreciation. appreciated by most locals judging from appearance. 113 Land At Heol 3 Yes 3 3 Strip of woodland bordering road and 26% Although this appears to be a Simonston, newish housing. Edged also in places well used natural greenspace Brackla. by wide grass verges, infrequently with some good quality features cut to allow herb growth. Good e.g. good, well marked footpaths are well marked, but would footpaths, the site assessment be difficult for wheelchair access in noted evidence of glass, fire places. Exit/ entryway from Maple damage, litter, vandalism and Drive. Site well used by local fly tipping. The presence of youngsters - some litter, fly tipping these issues has reduced the and vandalism - some trees quality score of the site and is damaged from dens made etc. likely to have a negative impact 'Public footpath' well marked from on the accessibility of the road. greenspace. Address the misuse of the site to increase quality and access.

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) 143 Public Open 4 No 4 1 Large well kept roadside verge area 39% Site falls just below the quality Space - with small planted flowerbed. Much threshold of 40% and therefore Raphael bramble scrub (well controlled) at is not considered to be a priority Avenue/ Caer back of verges. for improvement. Newydd/ Honeysuckle Way/ Church Acre, Brackla. 145 Open space at 4 No 1 1 Small area of land accessed by 6% Improve maintenance regime of Brackla ginnel between housing. However, at site. Undertake vegetation Housing Estate, end of ginnel, land is so overgrown clearance to improve footpath Bridgend that path is indistinguishable and accessibility and increase impenetrable. Bramble scrub is waist safety, hence encouraging high. Dumping of garden waste, fly greater usage. Address issues tipping and litter at entrance. Could of fly tipping through be an attractive resource for enforcement and deterrent residents of adjacent housing but not signage. Undertake community used as such. engagement activities and/or provide interpretation opportunities to raise awareness of the value of the greenspace and encourage genuine usage and appreciation.

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) 417 Adventure 4 No 4 2 - 37% Undertake footpath Playground, enhancement. Wildmill

733 Tremains, 5 No 3 4 Area of scrub, herb and native trees 37% This is generally a high quality Brackla Playing between housing. Informal path natural greenspace. Issues of Fields, Brackla, crosses to connect Whitethorn Drive litter and dog foul to be Bridgend. to Ashbrook. Cycle/ footpath (traffic addressed to enhance quality excluded) runs along Southeast further. Scrub management border of site. Area to south of this required to ensure footpaths are path is predominantly woodland and accessible. fenced off. Links to playing fields to East and North. Site marred by litter near paths and dog foul. Scrub areas impenetrable - informal path runs between high bramble bushes/herbage. 734 Land Adjacent 3 Yes 1 2 Large strip of very dense, largely 21% Quality and accessibility of Coychurch impenetrable, semi natural woodland. footpath to be addressed to Road, Bridgend. Entrance at Tygwyn Drive is marked ensure site remains accessible. 'public footpath' - hole and stile cut in Tackle misuse of site by fly fence - but then goes down very tippers, through increased steep bank with no path and much enforcement, signage and dumping of garden waste and fly appropriate access controls. tipping. Entrance at Glaseryn is not Fly tipping at entrances to site much better - entered by original creates ‘un-welcoming’ ginnel across uncut grass and scrub -

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) more dumped garden rubbish almost appearance. blocking path. Little used narrow path Work to raise awareness and goes to main road only. Site not used appreciation of site through at all as resource nor apparently community engagement appreciated by adjacent activities. homeowners. Lots of potential. 754 Black Rocks, 5 Yes 4 3 Huge area of vegetating dune 39% Site falls just below the quality Merthyr Mawr system, criss crossed with paths from threshold of 40% and therefore Warren. end to end and accessible from many is not considered to be a priority points. Paths undulating sandy, steep for improvement. and narrow in places. Much use by walkers and dog walkers etc. Extends to Merthyr Mawr Estates to East and links to circular paths. Rich wildlife and varied scenery. 859 Stormy Down 2 No 4 3 Huge area of open downland, largely 37% Undertake footpath upgrade covered in bracken. Paths not well and management so that they used or maintained - some have are recognisable and disappeared. Footpath marked where accessible. found 'public footpath' (marked on map) no longer visible - engulfed in bracken. Motorway footbridge links two halves of site, but land (1-2) marked on map is cut off by motorway. Garw Valley

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) 88 Land at 4 No 3 1 Overgrown woodland. Paths made 28% Investigate potential to upgrade Airbourne inaccessible by uncontrolled growth. path quality. Undertake and Systems, maintain vegetation Llangeinor management to create a more (BCBC ID: attractive and accessible site. O+G/166).

107 Land at 5 No 3 3 - 34% Investigate potential to upgrade Tymeinwr path quality and provide Avenue, signage/interpretation Blaengarw opportunities. (BCBC ID: Mgcc/862). 108 Land Adjacent 3 No 5 2 Attractive area of rough pasture on 35% Investigate potential to upgrade Lawrence Park edge of village. path quality and provide Playing Fields, signage/interpretation Pontycymmer. opportunities. 109 Waun 3 No 4 3 Step hillside valley with paths giving 33% Investigate potential to upgrade Tynewydd panoramic views over Garw valley path quality and provide Woodland, signage/interpretation Garw Forestry opportunities. (BCBC ID: Mgcc/862). 111 Land to the 3 No 3 2 - 22% Investigate potential to upgrade west of Victoria path quality and provide Street, signage/interpretation Pontycymer opportunities.

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) 112 Land at Victoria 4 No 3 4 Area with picnic table adjoining green 37% Site falls just below the quality Street, corridor. threshold of 40% and therefore Pontycymmer is not considered to be a priority (BCBC ID: for improvement. Mgcc/862). 151 Part of Tyn Y 4 No 3 4 Woodland trail - but neglected. 22% Undertake and maintain Bettws Farm, Sound basis for paths/ boardwalk but woodland management. Bettws signage vandalised and no sign of Address vandalised signage recent woodland management. and upgrade trail to enhance accessibility and value to residents. 162 Land Off 3 No 4 5 Former track bed of valley railway 39% Site falls just below the quality Nanthir Road, now connected into well-surfaced threshold of 40% and therefore Blaengarw path. Also adjoining paths and is not considered to be a priority footbridges. for improvement. 163 Land forming 5 No - 2 Scrubby piece of land on edge of 19% Investigate feasibility of part of West housing estate. providing footpaths and signage side housing at site to encourage usage by site, Bettws surrounding housing estate. 170 Land At Ffaldau 3 No 2 2 - 18% Investigate potential to upgrade Colliery Tip, path quality and provide Pontycymmer signage/interpretation opportunities. 180 Formerly No.'S 4 No 3 5 Former railway sidings now providing 21% Though this appears to be a 35 To 49 (Odd connection with green corridor. high quality greenspace, with Only) & Nodffa good footpaths and welcoming House, entrances, the presence of fire

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Bridgend Road, damage and litter detract from Pontycymmer, this. Address issues of misuse Pantygog. and consider provision of signage and interpretation. 205 "Mole End" 3 No 5 3 - 36% Site falls just below the quality Bryngarw, threshold of 40% and therefore Brynmenyn is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 321 Land at Graig 3 No 4 3 Substantial woodland with paths. 38% Site falls just below the quality Farm, threshold of 40% and therefore Llangeinor, is not considered to be a priority Bridgend. for improvement. 486 Bryngarw 3 No 4 4 Extension of country park to East of 37% Site falls just below the quality House Essential Afon Garw. threshold of 40% and therefore Setting (Grade is not considered to be a priority II, Register No for improvement. PGW(GM)5(BRI ), Registered 03/12/1999) 747 Bryngarw Park 3 No 5 3 Beautiful waterside meadow and 37% Site falls just below the quality East woodland. threshold of 40% and therefore is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 751 Oakdale 1 No 4 2 Secluded woodland traversed by little 25% As the site is secluded with little Cottage Wood, used footpath. evidence of usage it is not Land Adjacent considered to be a priority for Oakdale Villa, quality improvement.

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Llangeinor. 762 Ffroch Wen 4 No 5 3 Extensive upland area with wooded 39% Site falls just below the quality Mosaic, valleys and rough pastureland. threshold of 40% and therefore Pontycymmer. is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 763 Craig Ddu, Pont 3 No 5 2 Steep hillside with some woodland. 35% Consider the need for Y Rhyl, signage/interpretation Pontycymmer. opportunities and footpath enhancement. Llynfi Valley 79 Abercerdin 3 No 3 2 - 39% Investigate potential to upgrade Wood, path quality. Maesteg. 86 Waun Y Gilfach 2 No 3 2 - 36% Create a more welcoming Woodlands entrance to the site and (Ancient And upgrade path quality. Semi Natural Woodland ID: 402). 90 Land Between 4 No 4 - - 30% If feasible provide signage and Great Western interpretation to raise Railway And awareness of access to and River Llynfi, value to site. Pont-Rhydd-Y- Cyff, Maesteg. 141 Former Brewers 3 No 4 2 - 37% Investigate potential to upgrade

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Motor Services path quality and provide Bus Depot signage/interpretation opportunities. 147 Coegnant Land 3 No 3 3 - 24% Investigate potential to upgrade Reclamation path quality and provide Scheme signage/interpretation opportunities.

175 Ty Patch 4 No 3 2 - 35% Investigate potential to upgrade Quarry Site - path quality and provide Heol Ty Gwyn signage/interpretation Industrial opportunities. Estate, Maesteg 187 Land At 3 No 4 2 - 37% Site falls just below the quality Salisbury Road, threshold of 40% and therefore Maesteg is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 312 Garw Forestry 3 No 3 3 - 33% Consider the need to provide (Forestry signage/interpretation. Commission). 315 Part of Penhydd 3 No 4 2 - 39% Site falls just below the quality Forestry threshold of 40% and therefore (Forestry is not considered to be a priority Commission). for improvement. 755 Cemetery 2 No 3 - - 27% Investigate methods of creating

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Fields a more attractive entrance to the site to promote access and encourage usage. 756 Garth 2 No 3 2 - 39% Site falls just below the quality Grassland, threshold of 40% and therefore Land at Cwmdu is not considered to be a priority Road, Garth. for improvement.

766 Caerau North, 3 No - 2 Cattle grazing on site. 28% As the site is currently used for Caerau, grazing quality improvements Maesteg. are not considered to be appropriate/necessary. 783 Land at Lletty 4 No 3 - - 39% Site falls just below the quality Brongu Farm, threshold of 40% and therefore Maesteg. is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 838 Y Parc (North), 3 No 3 2 - 33% Consider the need to provide Land at Neath signage/interpretation Road, Maesteg. opportunities and undertake footpath enhancements. 840 Craig Tal-Y- 3 No 3 3 - 39% Site falls just below the quality Fan, Land at threshold of 40% and therefore Cwrt Y Mwnwys is not considered to be a priority Farm, Maesteg. for improvement. 845 Y Parc (South), 4 No 3 2 - 39% Site falls just below the quality Maesteg. threshold of 40% and therefore

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 849 Cwm Cerwyn, 2 No 4 2 This site is in the middle of nowhere, 35% Due to the secluded location of Cwmcerwyn, very secluded. the site it is not considered to Maesteg. be a priority for improvement.

854 Waun-Y-Gilfach 2 No 3 2 - 36% Consider the need to provide Woods, signage/interpretation Llangynwyd, opportunities and undertake Maesteg. footpath enhancements. Ogmore Valley 56 Coed Nant 3 No 3 2 - 33% Upgrade paths and consider Dyrys providing signage/interpretation Woodland, opportunities. Nantymoel (Ancient And Semi Natural Woodland ID: 322). 134 Pantyrawel 3 No 3 2 - 32% Investigate potential to upgrade Farm (Former), path quality and provide Pantyrawel signage/interpretation Housing Site, opportunities. Blackmill,

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Ogmore Vale 142 Land At 4 No 3 2 - 39% Investigate potential to upgrade Nantymoel, path quality and provide Land Rear Of signage/interpretation Pembroke opportunities. Terrace, Nantymoel. 166 Land lying 3 No 3 3 - 25% Investigate potential to upgrade South East of path quality and provide Coronation signage/interpretation Road, opportunities. Evanstown Land to East of David Street, Blaengarw (BCBC ID: Mgcc/862). (BCBC ID: Mgcc/701). 173 Land at Bwlch- 3 No 3 2 - 35% Investigate potential to upgrade Y-Clawdd path quality and provide Road, signage/interpretation Nantymoel opportunities. (Stormy Lane

tips).

186 Land West Of 3 No 3 2 - 32% Investigate potential to upgrade Aber Road, path quality and provide

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Nantymoel signage/interpretation opportunities. 190 Land At 3 No 3 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Penllwyngwent threshold of 40% and therefore Industrial is not considered to be a priority Estate, Ogmore for improvement. Vale 195 Part Of 3 No 3 2 - 22% Investigate potential to upgrade Recreation path quality and provide Ground At signage/interpretation Gilfach Goch opportunities. 313 Dimbath 2 No 3 3 - 32% Consider methods of creating a Forestry more welcoming entrance to the (Forestry site, perhaps through provision Commission). of signage, to improve accessibility. 324 Mynydd 3 No 4 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Maendy threshold of 40% and therefore Forestry is not considered to be a priority (Forestry for improvement. Commission). 761 Cwm Cyffog, 3 No 3 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Ogmore Vale, threshold of 40% and therefore Bridgend. is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 765 Cwm Dyfolog, 3 No 3 2 - 28% Consider the need to provide Evanstown, signage/interpretation

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Bridgend. opportunities and undertake footpath enhancements. 767 Glynogwr 3 No 3 2 - 39% Site falls just below the quality Woods, threshold of 40% and therefore Glynogwr, is not considered to be a priority Bridgend. for improvement. 771 Mynydd Yr 3 No 3 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Aber, threshold of 40% and therefore Nantymoel, is not considered to be a priority Bridgend. for improvement. 772 Glynllan West, 3 No 3 2 - 31% Consider the need to provide Blackmill, signage/interpretation Bridgend. opportunities and undertake footpath enhancements.

774 Nant-Y-Moel 3 No 3 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Farm, threshold of 40% and therefore Nantymoel, is not considered to be a priority Bridgend. for improvement. 775 Rhiw Fer, 3 No 3 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Nantymoel, threshold of 40% and therefore Bridgend. is not considered to be a priority for improvement. Pencoed

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) 69 Coed Y Pebyll 3 No 3 2 - 38% Upgrade paths and consider Woodland providing signage. (Ancient And Semi Natural Woodland ID: 566). 70 Deri Cochion 2 No 3 2 - 29% Create a more welcoming Woodland entrance to the site and (Ancient And upgrade path quality. Semi Natural Woodland ID: 569). 130 South Side Of 3 No 3 2 - 38% Investigate potential to upgrade Felindre Road, path quality and provide Pencoed, Part signage/interpretation Of Bryncwtyn opportunities. Farm, Pencoed.

150 Public Open 3 No 3 2 - 31% Investigate potential to upgrade Space, Rear Of path quality and provide Pant Newydd / signage/interpretation Heol Ewenny, opportunities. Pencoed

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%)

726 Coed Iestyn, 3 No 3 2 - 37% Site falls just below the quality Pencoed, threshold of 40% and therefore Bridgend. is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 736 Heol-y-Cyw 3 No 3 2 - 30% Consider the need to provide (East) signage/interpretation opportunities and undertake footpath enhancements. 737 Heol-y-Cyw 3 No 3 2 - 39% Site falls just below the quality (West) threshold of 40% and therefore is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 779 Ewenny River 3 No 3 2 - 39% Site falls just below the quality Fields, threshold of 40% and therefore Pencoed, is not considered to be a priority Bridgend. for improvement.

Porthcawl 137 Ex-Raillway 5 Yes 2 2 1) Western section (west of 30% The presence of litter, dog foul, Land: Heol Fair Portway) - strip of planted shrubs graffiti and vandalism has To Salt Lake along eastern edge of car park. reduced the quality score of Car Park, Paths good. Tarmac car park. otherwise good quality site.

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Porthcawl 2) Eastern section - amenity Address these issues, which greenspace - large gravel car may present access barriers, to parking area, with rough upgrade site quality and grassland used as overflow encourage usage. parking. Some shrubs/ bramble scrub along western boundary. Some native herb growth. Crisscrossed with unofficial grass paths at edges. Marred by much litter, some dog foul, graffiti, and minor vandalism. Some ecological benefits, but much disturbed. 721 Rhych Point 5 No 3 2 Grass and peninsular with rocky/ 24% Quality improvements not shingly shoreline extending to sea. considered relevant due to Clifftop vegetation - some mown, nature of the site. some not. Paths casual and some parts difficult to access, especially disabled. 729 Newton Point 5 No 3 2 - 28% Consider the need to provide signage/interpretation opportunities and undertake footpath enhancements. Pyle/Kenfig/Cornelly 160 Site Off Glyn 5 No 4 4 Very steep area of semi natural 31% Address presence of litter and Cynffig Hostel woodland with good central linking Japanese Knotweed to create School Road path between Victoria Road and more attractive greenspace. Kenfig Hill School Road, Pyle. Path is stepped Consider provision of signage

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Comprising throughout length and steep, so not and interpretation opportunities 1.78 Acres wheelchair suitable. Handrail to raise awareness. throughout and new metal seat at top. Good tarmac path. Japanese knot weed a major problem - present in large amounts all the way up the path. 828 St. James' 5 No 3 4 Large area of open grassland and 17% The site has potential to be a Church Wood, woodland along river valley (steep high quality well used Land at Brynteg sided in places), near housing. greenspace. However, the Avenue, Pyle. Concrete wide path through whole presence of litter and fly tipping site along river edge and through has a negative impact on the woodland. Some minor damage to quality of the site. Address path in places and much leaf litter on these issues to remove day of visit. Litter and fly tipping a potential access barriers. problem and some degradation of trees (rope swings, some vandalism etc.). River looks polluted. However, much wildlife - many birds, fungi etc. Path has two seats and is accessible to wheelchair, though it is steep in places.

Valleys Gateway Area 58 Coed Pentwyn 3 No 3 2 - 35% Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Woodland ID: 444). 61 Woodland at 3 No 3 2 - 34% Ton-du House

Farm, Tondu (Ancient And Semi Natural Woodland ID: 487). 91 Land At Pyllau 3 No 3 2 - 38% Investigate potential to upgrade House, path quality and provide Coytrahen. signage/interpretation opportunities. This site almost meets the quality threshold and therefore is not considered a priority for improvement. 125 Land At Heol 3 No 3 2 - 39% Investigate potential to upgrade Persondy, path quality and provide Aberkenfig signage/interpretation opportunities. 126 Overt Cottage, 3 No 3 2 - 38% Investigate potential to upgrade Maesteg Road, path quality and provide Coytrahen signage/interpretation opportunities. 129 Land At Wern- 3 No 3 2 - 38% Investigate potential to upgrade Dew Farm, St. path quality and provide Brides Minor signage/interpretation

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) Community opportunities. 140 4.23 Acres Of 3 No 3 2 - 30% Investigate potential to upgrade Land Lying path quality and provide Between Alma signage/interpretation Street And opportunities. Danylan Aberkenfig. 203 Hayes Memorial 3 No 3 3 - 39% Site falls just below the quality Park, Abergarw threshold of 40% and therefore Road, is not considered to be a priority Brynmenyn. for improvement. 743 Coed 3 No 3 2 - 37% Site falls just below the quality Coytrahen, threshold of 40% and therefore Coytrahen, is not considered to be a priority Bridgend. for improvement. 745 Rifle Range 3 No 3 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Wood, threshold of 40% and therefore Coytrahen, is not considered to be a priority Bridgend. for improvement.

784 Tyncoed Farm, 3 No 2 2 - 29% Consider the need to provide Bryncethin. signage/interpretation opportunities and undertake footpath enhancements. 797 Penylan Farm 3 No 3 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Wood. threshold of 40% and therefore

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KKP Site name Entrance Signage Overall Path Site assessment comment Overall Action to enhance quality Ref present cleanliness quality quality and score maintenance (%) is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 798 Pennsylvania 4 No 3 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Wood. threshold of 40% and therefore is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 807 Cefn Hirgoed, 3 No 3 2 - 38% Site falls just below the quality Sarn to threshold of 40% and therefore Bridgend. is not considered to be a priority for improvement. 856 Blackmill 3 No 3 2 - 35% Consider the need to provide Woodlands signage/interpretation opportunities and undertake footpath enhancements. 860 Cwm Risca 3 No 3 - - 37% Site falls just below the quality Meadow, Land threshold of 40% and therefore at New Road, is not considered to be a priority Tondu. for improvement.

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Bridgend Open Spaces – Tier 1 Sites

KKP Site Name Type Size (Ha) Analysis Area Ref

Bridgend 104 Land At Tondu Road, Bridgend BCBC owned 0.4487 Bridgend 105 Land In 3 Pieces Forming Part Of Bridgend Road BCBC owned 1.9350 Bridgend (Adjacent River Ogmore), Penyfai. 113 Land At Heol Simonston, Brackla. BCBC owned 1.8511 Bridgend 143 Public Open Space - Raphael Avenue/ Caer Newydd/ BCBC owned 1.5144 Bridgend Honeysuckle Way/ Church Acre, Brackla. 145 Open Space At Brackla Housing Estate, Bridgend. BCBC owned 0.3743 Bridgend 198 Glanogwr House And Council Offices, Glanogwr BCBC owned 0.4345 Bridgend Road. 239 Ogmore Common And Oldcastle Down. Common land 3.9313 Bridgend 240 Ogmore Common And Oldcastle Down. Common land 1.8895 Bridgend 243 Morfa Llangrallo Or Coychurch Moor, Bridgend. Common land 36.3803 Bridgend 248 Penyfai Common. Common land 32.0460 Bridgend 249 Angelton, Penyfai, Bridgend. Common land 1.4005 Bridgend 251 Land Adjacent Bryn Road, Coychurch. Common land 2.2396 Bridgend 253 Cefn Hirgoed (Part). Common land 5.4126 Bridgend 254 Cefn Hirgoed (Part). Common land 13.9177 Bridgend 255 Cefn Hirgoed (Part). Common land 0.2282 Bridgend 256 Cefn Hirgoed (Part). Common land 13.6325 Bridgend 258 Cefn Hirgoed (Part). Common land 0.4593 Bridgend 267 Mynydd Twmpath-Y-Ddaear, The Old Quarry, Stormy Common land 9.8276 Bridgend Down, Bridgend. 417 Adventure Playground, Wildmill. Playing Fields 1.0933 Bridgend 63 Coed Y Waun Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 2.4369 Bridgend Woodland ID: 530). 68 Coed Y Gains Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 2.9166 Bridgend Woodland ID: 563). 733 Tremains, Brackla Playing Fields, Brackla, Bridgend. SINC 9.2099 Bridgend

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734 Land Adjacent Coychurch Road, Bridgend. SINC 2.6131 Bridgend 754 Black Rocks, Merthyr Mawr Warren. SINC & SAC1 491.6997 Bridgend 77 Coed Y Morfa Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland & AW43 16.1946 Bridgend Woodland ID: 589). 78 Coed Brynglas Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 7.4536 Bridgend Woodland ID: 595). 782 Island Farm POW Camp. SINC 14.0330 Bridgend 792 Ewenny Moor, Hernston Lane, Ewenny. SINC 53.6093 Bridgend 80 Craig-Y-Parcau, Adjacent to Newbridge Fields. Local Nature Reserve (LNR) 7.0373 Bridgend 800 Land to Rear of Penyfai Scout Hall, Coed-Yr-Hela, SINC 2.2346 Bridgend Penyfai. 815 Land At Llangewydd Road, Laleston Meadows, SINC 10.4209 Bridgend Bryntirion. 824 Laleston County Primary School. SINC 3.6458 Bridgend 859 Stormy Down. SSSI 85.2326 Bridgend 870 Newbridge Fields. grassland 85.2326 Bridgend 882 Land West Of The Proposed Community Centre, Public Open Space 1.2087 Bridgend Penyfai. Garw Valley 106 Land to East of David Street, Blaengarw (BCBC ID: BCBC owned 17.2137 Garw Valley Mgcc/862). 107 Land at Tymeinwr Avenue, Blaengarw (BCBC ID: BCBC owned 1.6436 Garw Valley Mgcc/862). 108 Land Adjacent Lawrence Park Playing Fields, BCBC owned 1.2917 Garw Valley Pontycymmer. 109 Waun Tynewydd Woodland, Garw Forestry (BCBC BCBC owned 18.5201 Garw Valley ID: Mgcc/862). 110 Land North of Garreg Road, Pontycymmer (BCBC ID: BCBC owned 3.2430 Garw Valley Mgcc/862). 111 Land To The West Of Victoria Street, Pontycymer. BCBC owned 0.8079 Garw Valley 112 Land at Victoria Street, Pontycymmer (BCBC ID: BCBC owned 1.9419 Garw Valley

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Mgcc/862). 151 Part Of Tyn Y Bettws Farm, Bettws. BCBC owned 2.0925 Garw Valley 156 Land To The Rear Of Queen Street, Blaengarw. BCBC owned 0.2628 Garw Valley 162 Land Off Nanthir Road, Blaengarw. BCBC owned 8.4254 Garw Valley 163 Land Forming Part Of West Side Housing Site, BCBC owned 2.9163 Garw Valley Bettws. 170 Land At Ffaldau Colliery Tip, Pontycymer BCBC owned 0.8061 Garw Valley 180 Formerly No.'S 35 To 49 (Odd Only) & Nodffa BCBC owned 1.6903 Garw Valley House, Bridgend Road, Pontycymmer, Pantygog. 189 Pantygog Playground And Allotments, Off New BCBC owned 1.0663 Garw Valley Street. 205 "Mole End", Bryngarw, Brynmenyn. BCBC owned 0.2927 Garw Valley 229 Mynydd Llangeinor, Land at A4093, Llangeinor. Common land 2.9400 Garw Valley 231 Mynydd Llangeinor, Pont Y Rhyl, Pontycymmer. Common land 0.8909 Garw Valley 232 Mynydd Llangeinor, Land at A4093, Llangeinor. Common land 0.2340 Garw Valley 233 Mynydd Llangeinor, Pont Y Rhyl, Pontycymmer. Common land 0.5589 Garw Valley 234 Mynydd Llangeinor, Land from Llangeinor to Common land 1050.5091 Garw Valley Nantymoel. 246 Cwmdda Bach, Llangeinor. Common land 3.0241 Garw Valley 321 Land at Graig Farm, Llangeinor, Bridgend. PHF 23.7649 Garw Valley 485 Bryngarw House Historic Park Boundary (Grade II, Parks & gardens 21.4108 Garw Valley Register No PGW(GM)5(BRI), Registered 03/12/1999) 486 Bryngarw House Essential Setting (Grade II, Register Parks & gardens 22.2421 Garw Valley No PGW(GM)5(BRI), Registered 03/12/1999) 747 Bryngarw Park East. SINC 12.6451 Garw Valley 748 Cwm Garw, Land Adjacent Oakdale Villa, Llangeinor. SINC 10.5159 Garw Valley 751 Oakdale Cottage Wood, Land Adjacent Oakdale SINC 5.9862 Garw Valley Villa, Llangeinor. 762 Ffroch Wen Mosaic, Pontycymmer. SINC 55.6897 Garw Valley 763 Craig Ddu, Pont Y Rhyl, Pontycymmer. SINC 27.0683 Garw Valley

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KKP Site Name Type Size (Ha) Analysis Area Ref

88 Land at Airbourne Systems, Llangeinor (BCBC ID: BCBC owned 2.4008 Garw Valley O+G/166). Llynfi Valley 138 Cymdu Closed Branch Railway Line, Off Neath Road, BCBC owned 5.9656 Llynfi Valley Maesteg. 141 Former Brewers Motor Services Bus Depot. BCBC owned 0.9526 Llynfi Valley 147 Coegnant Land Reclamation Scheme. BCBC owned 18.0325 Llynfi Valley 152 Land Adjoining And Site Of Garth Primary School. BCBC owned 1.4162 Llynfi Valley 154 Land To The Rear Of Ivor Street, Maesteg. BCBC owned 0.2870 Llynfi Valley 164 Rear Of Tonna Road, Nantyffyllon. BCBC owned 2.7746 Llynfi Valley 175 Ty Patch Quarry Site - Heol Ty Gwyn Industrial BCBC owned 11.9501 Llynfi Valley Estate. 187 Land At Salisbury Road, Maesteg. BCBC owned 0.4510 Llynfi Valley 191 Former Sewage Works, Rear of Glan-Yr-Afon, BCBC owned 2.1163 Llynfi Valley Cwmfelin, Maesteg. 312 Garw Forestry (Forestry Commission). PHF 1005.4574 Llynfi Valley 315 Part of Penhydd Forestry (Forestry Commission). OPN 89.2307 Llynfi Valley 57 Cwm Nant-Gwyn Woodland (Ancient And Semi Ancient woodland 12.8733 Llynfi Valley Natural Woodland ID: 435). 722 Drysity'n-Y-Waun, Rear of Maesteg Road, Cwmfelin. SINC 10.2650 Llynfi Valley 730 Lan at Ty'n-Y-Waun Farm, Maesteg. SINC 7.2851 Llynfi Valley 755 Cemetery Fields, Cwmdu Road, Garth. SINC 14.1808 Llynfi Valley 756 Garth Grassland, Land at Cwmdu Road, Garth. SINC 24.5532 Llynfi Valley 757 Land at Caergymrig Farm, Maesteg. SINC 17.9353 Llynfi Valley 766 Caerau North, Caerau, Maesteg. SINC 47.6553 Llynfi Valley 783 Land at Lletty Brongu Farm, Maesteg. SINC 6.9483 Llynfi Valley 79 Abercerdin Wood, Maesteg. SINC 34.4564 Llynfi Valley 838 Y Parc (North), Land at Neath Road, Maesteg. SINC 25.1483 Llynfi Valley 839 Nant-Y-Crynwydd, Land at Neath Road, Maesteg. SINC 27.9527 Llynfi Valley 840 Craig Tal-Y-Fan, Land at Cwrt Y Mwnwys Farm, SINC 2.4440 Llynfi Valley Maesteg.

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842 Llwydarth Wood, Land at Llwydarth Farm. Ancient woodland 4.1282 Llynfi Valley 845 Y Parc (South), Maesteg. SINC 14.1981 Llynfi Valley 847 Sychbant Fields, Cwmcerwyn, Maesteg. SINC 211.1804 Llynfi Valley 849 Cwm Cerwyn, Cwmcerwyn, Maesteg. SINC 10.5118 Llynfi Valley 853 Llan Road Woods, Cwmfelin, Maesteg. SINC 15.1736 Llynfi Valley 854 Waun-Y-Gilfach Woods, Llangynwyd, Maesteg. SINC 24.2028 Llynfi Valley 86 Waun Y Gilfach Woodlands (Ancient And Semi Ancient woodland 40.9253 Llynfi Valley Natural Woodland ID: 402). 862 Cwm Du Woodlands, Pont-Rhydd-Y-Cyff, Maesteg. SSSI 26.4623 Llynfi Valley 877 South Of Neuadd Domos Farm, Cwmfelin. Playing Field 3.6891 Llynfi Valley 90 Land Between Great Western Railway And River BCBC owned 1.5655 Llynfi Valley Llynfi, Pont-Rhydd-Y-Cyff, Maesteg. Ogmore Valley 134 Pantyrawel Farm (Former), Pantyrawel Housing Site, BCBC owned 13.0353 Ogmore Valley 142 Land At Nantymoel, Land Rear Of Pembroke BCBC owned 0.8659 Ogmore Valley Terrace, Nantymoel. 166 Land lying South East of Coronation Road, BCBC owned 8.5198 Ogmore Valley Evanstown (BCBC ID: Mgcc/701). 173 Land at Bwlch-Y-Clawdd Road, Nantymoel (Stormy BCBC owned 4.1636 Ogmore Valley Lane tips). 184 Land Fronting Fronwen Terrace, Ogmore Vale. BCBC owned 0.5635 Ogmore Valley 186 Land West Of Aber Road, Nantymoel. BCBC owned 1.8092 Ogmore Valley 190 Land At Penllwyngwent Industrial Estate, Ogmore BCBC owned 5.6563 Ogmore Valley Vale. 195 Part Of Recreation Ground At Gilfach Goch. BCBC owned 0.8379 Ogmore Valley 236 Bryn-Y-Wrach, Llangeinor, Bridgend. Common land 45.8646 Ogmore Valley 244 Craig Talyfan, Llangeinor, Bridgend. Common land 47.0524 Ogmore Valley 259 Frithwaun, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend. Common land 19.4714 Ogmore Valley 262 Frithwaun, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend. Common land 0.2159 Ogmore Valley 313 Dimbath Forestry (Forestry Commission). PHF 353.4091 Ogmore Valley 324 Mynydd Maendy Forestry (Forestry Commission). PHF 88.1908 Ogmore Valley

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56 Coed Nant Dyrys Woodland, Nantymoel (Ancient And Ancient woodland 182.5845 Ogmore Valley Semi Natural Woodland ID: 322). 761 Cwm Cyffog, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend. SINC 30.9956 Ogmore Valley 765 Cwm Dyfolog, Evanstown, Bridgend. SINC 88.2306 Ogmore Valley 767 Glynogwr Woods, Glynogwr, Bridgend. SINC 38.9718 Ogmore Valley 771 Mynydd Yr Aber, Nantymoel, Bridgend. SINC 86.5323 Ogmore Valley 772 Glynllan West, Blackmill, Bridgend. SINC 11.4645 Ogmore Valley 774 Nant-Y-Moel Farm, Nantymoel, Bridgend. SINC 6.7489 Ogmore Valley 775 Rhiw Fer, Nantymoel, Bridgend. SINC 24.0373 Ogmore Valley 878 Part Of The Former Central Washery Site, Ogmore Public Open Space 12.2427 Ogmore Valley Vale. 879 Part Of The Former Central Washery Site, Ogmore Playing Field 4.1408 Ogmore Valley Vale. Outside 245 Land South of Llanharan. Common land 2.1800 OUTSIDE 874 Beach And Cliffs, Ogmore by Sea. 18.3427 OUTSIDE Pencoed 130 South Side Of Felindre Road, Pencoed, Part Of BCBC owned 2.3573 Pencoed Bryncwtyn Farm, Pencoed. 150 Public Open Space, Rear Of Pant Newydd / Heol BCBC owned 2.2463 Pencoed Ewenny, Pencoed. 167 Land At Pencoed College, Pencoed. BCBC owned 4.1563 Pencoed 215 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common. Common land 0.9525 Pencoed 217 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common. Common land 0.6528 Pencoed 221 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common. Common land 0.2471 Pencoed 261 Allt-Y-Rhiw, Waun Wen And Mynydd Y Gaer, Common land 0.6090 Pencoed Blackmill, Bridgend. 69 Coed Y Pebyll Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 11.6260 Pencoed Woodland ID: 566). 70 Deri Cochion Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 3.7031 Pencoed Woodland ID: 569).

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726 Coed Iestyn, Pencoed, Bridgend. SINC 5.1486 Pencoed 736 Heol-Y-Cyw (East). SINC 35.0568 Pencoed 737 Heol-Y-Cyw (West). SINC 5.2993 Pencoed 779 Ewenny River Fields, Pencoed, Bridgend. SINC 3.3158 Pencoed Porthcawl 116 Moorlands Home For The Elderly, New Road, BCBC owned 0.2840 Porthcawl Porthcawl. 137 Ex-Raillway Land: Heol Fair To Salt Lake Car Park, BCBC owned 8.8977 Porthcawl Porthcawl, Bridgend. 201 The Esplanade, Porthcawl. BCBC owned 1.6258 Porthcawl 235 Grove, South Cornelly, Bridgend. Common land 2.2960 Porthcawl 241 Locks Common, Porthcawl. Common land & LNR4 39.0777 Porthcawl 720 Trafalgar Wood, Rear of Suffolk Close, Porthcawl. SINC 0.4693 Porthcawl 721 Rhych Point, Porthcawl. SINC 4.6442 Porthcawl 729 Newton Point, Newton, Porthcawl. SINC 7.1141 Porthcawl 835 The Wilderness, Newton, Porthcawl. SINC 8.7808 Porthcawl 871 Rhych Point Beach, Porthcawl. 18.3743 Porthcawl 872 Newton Point Beach, Porthcawl. 11.3268 Porthcawl 873 Black Rocks Beach, Porthcawl. 9.0957 Porthcawl Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 160 Site Of Glyn Cynffig Hostel School Road, Kenfig Hill. BCBC owned 3.7637 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 230 Kenfig Burrows And Pool. Common land & SAC1 & 859.3240 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly SINC70 & SINC12 & SINC65 326 Frog Pond Wood, Village Farm Industrial Estate. Local Nature Reserve (LNR) 5.1684 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 453 Mynydd Bach, Cefn Cribbwr, Bridgend. Common Land 13.7676 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 732 Waun Daffydd Farm, Cefn Cribbwr, Bridgend. SINC 9.9679 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 795 Cefn Cribwr, Land at Bedford Road, Cefn Cribbwr. SINC 27.5806 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 828 St. James' Church Wood, Land at Brynteg Avenue, SINC 4.6917 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly Pyle. 829 Waunbant Road (North), Kenfig Hill. SINC 2.3933 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 834 Cornelly Quarry, South Cornelly. SINC 46.8838 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly

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836 North Of Pyle, Land at Kenfig Hill, Bridgend. SINC 9.8246 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 850 Bedford Park, Haul Fryn, Kenfig Hill. SINC 47.4496 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 852 Cwm Ffos (East), Bankers Hill, Cwm Ffoes, SINC 55.9557 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly Bridgend. Valleys Gateway 125 Land At Heol Persondy, Aberkenfig. BCBC owned 1.0547 Valleys Gateway 126 Overt Cottage, Maesteg Road, Coytrahen. BCBC owned 0.2219 Valleys Gateway 129 Land At Wern-Dew Farm, St. Brides Minor BCBC owned 12.6667 Valleys Gateway Community. 140 4.23 Acres Of Land Lying Between Alma Street And BCBC owned 1.5240 Valleys Gateway Danylan, Aberkenfig. 203 Hayes Memorial Park, Abergarw Road, Brynmenyn. BCBC owned 0.5474 Valleys Gateway 204 Disused Feeder, Land at Heol Treharne, Coytrahen. BCBC owned 0.3037 Valleys Gateway 212 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Bryncethin. Common land 13.5795 Valleys Gateway 214 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Heol Y Cyw. Common land 33.2718 Valleys Gateway 216 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Heol Y Cyw. Common land 0.6569 Valleys Gateway 218 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Sarn. Common land 0.6465 Valleys Gateway 224 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Penycae. Common land 0.6323 Valleys Gateway 225 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Sarn. Common land 6.2514 Valleys Gateway 226 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Sarn. Common land 0.4478 Valleys Gateway 228 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Sarn. Common land 0.5762 Valleys Gateway 250 Land opposite Cwmdare, Blackmill, Bridgend. Common land 1.2709 Valleys Gateway 263 Brynmenyn Common. Common land 15.0282 Valleys Gateway 268 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Penycae. Common land 0.2231 Valleys Gateway 270 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Sarn. Common land 1.0353 Valleys Gateway 58 Coed Pentwyn Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 26.8224 Valleys Gateway Woodland ID: 444). 59 Coed Tondu Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 24.0113 Valleys Gateway Woodland ID: 472). 61 Woodland at Ton-du House Farm, Tondu (Ancient Ancient woodland 3.0606 Valleys Gateway And Semi Natural Woodland ID: 487).

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743 Coed Coytrahen, Coytrahen, Bridgend. SINC 7.4760 Valleys Gateway 745 Rifle Range Wood, Coytrahen, Bridgend. SINC & AW22 22.9689 Valleys Gateway 784 Tyncoed Farm, Bryncethin. SINC 31.7148 Valleys Gateway 797 Penylan Farm Wood. SINC 0.9818 Valleys Gateway 798 Pennsylvania Wood. SINC 35.2205 Valleys Gateway 802 Parc Slip Nature Park. SINC 157.5834 Valleys Gateway 807 Cefn Hirgoed, Sarn to Bridgend. SINC 569.0240 Valleys Gateway 856 Blackmill Woodlands. SSSI & SSSI 22 431.2372 Valleys Gateway 860 Cwm Risca Meadow, Land at New Road, Tondu. SSSI 8.5005 Valleys Gateway 91 Land At Pyllau House, Coytrahen. BCBC owned 0.3661 Valleys Gateway

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Bridgend Open Spaces – Tier 2 Sites

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Bridgend 243 Morfa Llangrallo Or Coychurch Moor, Coychurch. Common land 36.3803 Bridgend 248 Penyfai Common, Penyfai. Common land 32.0460 Bridgend 754 Black Rocks/ Merthyr Mawr Warren. SINC & SAC1 491.6997 Bridgend 792 Ewenny Moor, Hernston Lane, Ewenny. SINC 53.6093 Bridgend 859 Stormy Down. SSSI 85.2326 Bridgend 870 Newbridge Fields. grassland 85.2326 Bridgend Garw Valley 234 Mynydd Llangeinor, Land from Llangeinor to Common land 1050.5091 Garw Valley Nantymoel. 321 Land at Ty Fry Lane, Brynmenyn, Bridgend. PHF 23.7649 Garw Valley 485 Bryngarw House Historic Park Boundary (Grade II, Parks & gardens 21.4108 Garw Valley Register No PGW(GM)5(BRI), Registered 03/12/1999). 486 Bryngarw House Essential Setting (Grade II, Register Parks & gardens 22.2421 Garw Valley No PGW(GM)5(BRI), Registered 03/12/1999). 762 Ffroch Wen Mosaic, Pontycymmer. SINC 55.6897 Garw Valley 763 Craig Ddu, Pont-y-Rhyl, Pontycymmer. SINC 27.0683 Garw Valley Llynfi Valley 312 Garw Forestry (Forestry Commission). PHF 1005.4574 Llynfi Valley 315 Part of Penhydd Forestry (Forestry Commission). OPN 89.2307 Llynfi Valley 756 Garth Grassland, Land at Cwmdu Road, Garth. SINC 24.5532 Llynfi Valley 766 Caerau North, Caerau, Maesteg. SINC 47.6553 Llynfi Valley 79 Abercerdin Wood, Maesteg. SINC 34.4564 Llynfi Valley 838 Y Parc (North), Land at Neath Road, Maesteg. SINC 25.1483 Llynfi Valley 839 Nant-Y-Crynwydd, Land at Neath Road, Maesteg. SINC 27.9527 Llynfi Valley 847 Sychbant Fields, Cwmcerwyn, Maesteg. SINC 211.1804 Llynfi Valley 854 Waun-Y-Gilfach Woods, Llangynwyd, Maesteg. SINC 24.2028 Llynfi Valley 86 Waun Y Gilfach Woodlands (Ancient And Semi Ancient woodland 40.9253 Llynfi Valley

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Natural Woodland ID: 402). 862 Cwm Du Woodlands, Pont-Rhyd-Y-Cyff, Maesteg. SSSI 26.4623 Llynfi Valley Ogmore Valley 236 Bryn-Y-Wrach, Llangeinor, Bridgend. Common land 45.8646 Ogmore Valley 244 Craig Talyfan, Llangeinor, Bridgend. Common land 47.0524 Ogmore Valley 313 Dimbath Forestry (Forestry Commission) PHF 353.4091 Ogmore Valley 324 Mynydd Maendy Forestry (Forestry Commission) PHF 88.1908 Ogmore Valley 56 Coed Nant Dyrys Woodland, Nantymoel (Ancient And Ancient woodland 182.5845 Ogmore Valley Semi Natural Woodland ID: 322). 761 Cwm Cyffog, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend. SINC 30.9956 Ogmore Valley 765 Cwm Dyfolog, Evanstown, Bridgend. SINC 88.2306 Ogmore Valley 767 Glynogwr Woods, Glynogwr, Bridgend. SINC 38.9718 Ogmore Valley 771 Mynydd Yr Aber, Nantymoel, Bridgend. SINC 86.5323 Ogmore Valley 775 Rhiw Fer, Nantymoel, Bridgend. SINC 24.0373 Ogmore Valley Pencoed 736 Heol-Y-Cyw (East). SINC 35.0568 Pencoed Porthcawl 241 Locks Common, Porthcawl. Common land & LNR4 39.0777 Porthcawl Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 230 Kenfig Burrows And Pool. Common land & SAC1 & 859.3240 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly SINC70 & SINC12 & SINC65 795 Land at Bedford Road, Cefn Cribwr. SINC 27.5806 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 834 Cornelly Quarry, South Cornelly. SINC 46.8838 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 850 Bedford Park, Haul Fryn, Kenfig Hill. SINC 47.4496 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 852 Cwm Ffos (East), Bankers Hill, Cwm Ffoes, SINC 55.9557 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly Bridgend. Valleys Gateway 214 Cefn Hirgoed And Hirwaun Common, Heol Y Cyw. Common land 33.2718 Valleys Gateway 58 Coed Pentwyn Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 26.8224 Valleys Gateway Woodland ID: 444). 59 Coed Tondu Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 24.0113 Valleys Gateway

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Woodland ID: 472). 745 Rifle Range Wood, Coytrahen, Bridgend. SINC & AW22 22.9689 Valleys Gateway 784 Tyncoed Farm, Bryncethin. SINC 31.7148 Valleys Gateway 798 Pennsylvania Wood. SINC 35.2205 Valleys Gateway 802 Parc Slip Nature Park. SINC 157.5834 Valleys Gateway 807 Cefn Hirgoed, Sarn to Pencoed. SINC 569.0240 Valleys Gateway 856 Blackmill Woodlands. SSSI & SSSI 22 431.2372 Valleys Gateway

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Bridgend Open Spaces – Tier 3 Sites

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Bridgend 754 Black Rocks/ Merthyr Mawr Warren. SINC & SAC1 491.6997 Bridgend Garw Valley 234 Mynydd Llangeinor, Land from Llangeinor to Common land 1050.5091 Garw Valley Nantymoel. Llynfi Valley 312 Garw Forestry (Forestry Commission). PHF 1005.4574 Llynfi Valley 847 Sychbant Fields, Cwmcerwyn, Maesteg. SINC 211.1804 Llynfi Valley Ogmore Valley 313 Dimbath Forestry (Forestry Commission). PHF 353.4091 Ogmore Valley 56 Coed Nant Dyrys Woodland, Nantymoel (Ancient And Ancient woodland 182.5845 Ogmore Valley Semi Natural Woodland ID: 322). Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 230 Kenfig Burrows And Pool. Common land & SAC1 & 859.3240 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly SINC70 & SINC12 & SINC65 Valleys Gateway 802 Parc Slip Nature Park. SINC 157.5834 Valleys Gateway 807 Cefn Hirgoed, Sarn to Pencoed. SINC 569.0240 Valleys Gateway 856 Blackmill Woodlands. SSSI & SSSI 22 431.2372 Valleys Gateway

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Bridgend Open Spaces – Non-Accessible Sites

KKP Site Name Type Size (Ha) Analysis Area Ref Bridgend 114 Site Of Bridgend Day Care Centre, Cowbridge Road, BCBC owned 1.5016 Bridgend Bridgend. 319 Land at Bridgend Road, Penyfai. PHF 5.9492 Bridgend 71 Coed Lais Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 2.6410 Bridgend Woodland ID: 570). 72 Craid-Y-Casnewydd Woodland (Ancient And Semi Ancient woodland 0.5758 Bridgend Natural Woodland ID: 577). 73 Coed-Cae-Garw Woodland (Ancient And Semi Ancient woodland 2.5441 Bridgend Natural Woodland ID: 579). 74 Craid-Y-Casnewydd Woodland (Ancient And Semi Ancient woodland 0.4818 Bridgend Natural Woodland ID: 580). 76 Craid-Y-Casnewydd Woodland (Ancient And Semi Ancient woodland 2.6787 Bridgend Natural Woodland ID: 588). 785 Waterton Alderwood, Waterton Industrial Estate. SINC 5.4867 Bridgend 803 Derwen Wood, Cefn Hirgoed. Ancient woodland 6.5575 Bridgend 819 Coed-Y-Tyle, Merthyr Mawr. SINC 3.9472 Bridgend 83 Coed Cwintin Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 17.9297 Bridgend Woodland ID: 821). 863 Cea Lloi, Merthyr Mawr. Woodland grants 2.4629 Bridgend 864 Erw Lewis, Tythegston, Bridgend. Woodland grants 5.4257 Bridgend 869 Land NW of New Inn Bridge, Merthyr Mawr. Woodland grants 0.6856 Bridgend 99 Land At Factory Lane, Pencoed. BCBC owned 1.7047 Bridgend Garw Valley 128 Land At Llangeinor House, Bettws Road. BCBC owned 3.2485 Garw Valley 165 Llangeinor Playing Fields, Llangeinor Park, BCBC owned 1.3401 Garw Valley Llangeinor. 207 Land at Greenfield Terrace, Shwt (BCBC ID: BCBC owned 0.6854 Garw Valley O&G39).

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KKP Site Name Type Size (Ha) Analysis Area Ref 744 Land at Nant Mwrth Fach Farm, Shwt. SINC 8.6987 Garw Valley 749 Land to Rear of Godra Bryn, Bettws. SINC 6.9692 Garw Valley 752 North Bettws Woodland, Land North of Pen Y SINC 7.8171 Garw Valley Mynydd, Bettws. 753 Moelgilau-Fawr, Land North of Pen Y Mynydd, SINC 1.7877 Garw Valley Bettws. 764 Disused Railway Woods, Land Adjacent Bettws SINC 5.1869 Garw Valley Road, Llangeinor. 770 Land to North-East of Blaengarw. SINC 24.7424 Garw Valley Llynfi Valley 758 Nant Cwm-Du-Bach, Land at Cwmdu Ganol Farm, SINC 12.8417 Llynfi Valley Garth, Maesteg. 841 St. John's Colliery Field, Land at Cwmdu Road, SINC 0.8772 Llynfi Valley Maesteg. Ogmore Valley 127 Land at Ifor Terrace, Blackmill. BCBC owned 0.4456 Ogmore Valley 157 Bus Shelter And Lavatories, Aber Farmhouse / Land BCBC owned 3.1014 Ogmore Valley at Aber Farm, Nantymoel. Pencoed 168 Land Adjacent Pencoed College Site, Formerly Part BCBC owned 22.5442 Pencoed of Melin Groes Farm. 169 Land Adjacent To Pencoed College Site BCBC owned 8.6069 Pencoed 509 Sony Factory Pond 2, South of Factory, Pencoed. Pond 0.3445 Pencoed Porthcawl 120 Land At Newton Nottage Road, Porthcawl. BCBC owned 0.2991 Porthcawl 81 Nottage Court Wood, Land at Moor Lane, Nottage. SINC 4.8965 Porthcawl 82 Y Graig Woodland (Ancient And Semi Natural Ancient woodland 9.6746 Porthcawl Woodland ID: 637). Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 103 Land at Stormybrook Surgery, Waunbant Road, BCBC owned 0.2167 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly Kenfig Hill.

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KKP Site Name Type Size (Ha) Analysis Area Ref 780 Cwm Ffos Farm, Cwm Ffoes, SINC 19.3816 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 781 Kenfig Nnr Field, Land at Kenfig Pool, Kenfig. SINC 5.8156 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 831 Old Ballas Wood, Stormy Down. Ancient woodland 14.4350 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 832 Ty Tanglwst Wood, North of Cornelly Quarry. SINC 5.3031 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 857 Pen Y Castell, Cefn Cribwr SSSI 7.8294 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 858 Waun Cimla, Kenfig Hill. SSSI 15.3432 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly Valleys Gateway 123 Maescadwr, Small Holding No. 2, Llangynwyd, BCBC owned 5.8214 Valleys Gateway Maesteg. 84 Part of Coed Cwmkenfig Woodland (Ancient And Ancient woodland 73.0986 Valleys Gateway Semi Natural Woodland ID: 823). 884 Bryncethin Clay Pits, Bryncethin. Playing Field 7.1197 Valleys Gateway

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Bridgend Open Spaces – Non-Natural Sites

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Bridgend 11 Great Western Avenue Allotments. Allotment 1.0554 Bridgend 115 Land at New Inn Road, Merthyr Mawr. BCBC owned 1.1203 Bridgend 117 Ewenny Smallholding, Land at Ewenny Court, BCBC owned 6.4016 Bridgend Ewenny. 118 Ewenny Smallholdings, New Inn Road, Ewenny. BCBC owned 0.9312 Bridgend 119 Land At Coychurch Road, Bridgend BCBC owned 0.5925 Bridgend 121 Bridgend Cemetery. BCBC owned 1.5120 Bridgend 122 Extension To Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Bridgend. BCBC owned 0.5911 Bridgend 132 Extension To Bridgend Cemetery BCBC owned 0.7526 Bridgend 144 Land At Marigold, Lavender & Garden Courts, BCBC owned 0.8889 Bridgend Brackla 146 Byeastwood Smallholdings, Coity, Bridgend. BCBC owned 44.7027 Bridgend 148 Land at Hill View, Bryntirion. BCBC owned 0.3700 Bridgend 196 Land At Well Street, Laleston and The Buildings BCBC owned 0.4208 Bridgend Erected Thereon 197 Land At Well Street, Laleston and Buildings Thereon BCBC owned 0.4647 Bridgend 22 Heol West Plas Allotments Allotment 0.8117 Bridgend 277 Land At Heol Dywrain Children's Play Area 0.2841 Bridgend 297 Brackla Temporary Football Ground, Land North of Children's Play Area 2.9335 Bridgend Arch Deacon John Lewis, Church in Wales Primary School, Brackla. 32 Badgers Mead Allotments Allotment 0.3859 Bridgend 335 Coychurch Playground, Ruthin Court, Coychurch. Children's Play Area 0.2394 Bridgend 343 Lon Y Coed Playground, Barnes Avenue, Cefn Glas. Children's Play Area 0.4776 Bridgend 349 Cemetery Road Playground, Bridgend. Children's Play Area 0.3546 Bridgend 350 Pen Y Banc Playground, Pen Y Banc. Children's Play Area 0.2159 Bridgend 368 Fairfield Road Playground, Pen Y Banc. Children's Play Area 0.3514 Bridgend 369 Litchard Park Playground, Pendre. Children's Play Area 0.2379 Bridgend

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395 Foxfields Playground, Brackla Way, Brackla. Children's Play Area 0.2659 Bridgend 418 Former Highland Place, Brackla Way, Brackla. Playing Fields 0.3814 Bridgend 422 Newbridge Fields, Angel Street. Playing Fields 1.8438 Bridgend 425 Newbridge Fields (South), Merthyr Mawr Road. Playing Fields 10.1350 Bridgend 426 Great Western Avenue Playing Field. Playing Fields 1.8479 Bridgend 428 Pen-Y-Fai Kickabout Area, Heol Eglwys. Playing Fields 0.6870 Bridgend 444 Llangewydd Road Playing Fields, Bryntirion. Playing Fields 5.3203 Bridgend 455 Bridgend Tennis And Bowls Club, Church Road. Playing Fields 0.8802 Bridgend 456 Bridgend RFC, Brewery Field, Playing Fields 2.4770 Bridgend 458 Coychurch Playing Fields, B4181, Coychurch Playing Fields 1.7907 Bridgend Roundabout to Heol Simonston. 461 South Wales Police Rugby Ground, Waterton Cross. Playing Fields 2.5030 Bridgend 462 South Wales Police Football Ground, Waterton Playing Fields 1.9758 Bridgend Cross. 463 Bridgend Playing Field, Heol Llangrallo. Playing Fields 1.4306 Bridgend 466 Cavendish Park, Crud-yr-Awel, Penyfai. Playing Fields 1.5145 Bridgend 471 Litchard Cross Playing Fields, Coity. Playing Fields 2.9912 Bridgend 475 Newbridge Fields (North), Angel Street. Playing Fields 0.8788 Bridgend 477 Newbridge Fields Bowling Greens, Angel Street. Playing Fields 0.4973 Bridgend 478 Bryntirion Playing Fields, Bryntirion. Playing Fields 3.6374 Bridgend 479 St Christopher's Road Kickabout, Wildmill. Playing Fields 1.5558 Bridgend 48 Dunraven Park Allotments, Dunraven Business Park. Allotment 0.3003 Bridgend 49 Jubilee Road Allotments, Bridgend. Allotment 0.3424 Bridgend 50 Waunscil Avenue Allotments, Heol Llangrallo. Allotment 0.4553 Bridgend 52 Mayfield Avenue Allotments, Laleston. Allotment 0.8958 Bridgend 568 Derwern Las, Broadlands. Recreational Space 0.2337 Bridgend 569 Barns Avenue, Cefn Glas, Bridgend. Recreational Space 0.3473 Bridgend 571 Newbridge Fields (North), Angel Street. Recreational Space 0.3479 Bridgend 581 St Illydds Road, Cefn Glas, Bridgend. Recreational Space 0.2721 Bridgend 599 Wordsworth Avenue Playground, Cefn Glas. Recreational Space 1.6993 Bridgend 605 New Candleston, Broadlands West. Recreational Space 0.7389 Bridgend

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607 Oak Grove Hill, Broadlands. Recreational Space 0.2943 Bridgend 610 Llwyn Glas, Broadlands. Recreational Space 0.2008 Bridgend 611 Houses On The Hill, Broadlands. Recreational Space 0.5535 Bridgend 612 Sunhill Park, Broadlands. Recreational Space 0.2188 Bridgend 616 Heol Y Frenhines, Bryntirion. Recreational Space 0.3216 Bridgend 632 Whitethorn Drive, Brackla. Recreational Space 0.2837 Bridgend 644 Foxfields, Brackla Way, Brackla. Recreational Space 2.1565 Bridgend 645 Golwg Y Fro, Playground, Brackla. Recreational Space 0.2162 Bridgend 659 Bryntirion Infants School School 0.7570 Bridgend 660 Bryntirion / Llangewydd Junior Schoo School 3.6433 Bridgend 661 Cefn Glas Infants School School 0.7402 Bridgend 679 Litchard Infants & Junior School School 3.4179 Bridgend 682 Brackla Infants & Junior School School 4.0055 Bridgend 683 Penybont Primary School School 1.2983 Bridgend 685 Archdeacon John Lewis Primary School School 1.4347 Bridgend 686 Oldcastle Infant & Junior Schoo School 0.6186 Bridgend 687 Brynteg Comprehensive School 13.0764 Bridgend 697 Coychurch (Llangrallo) School School 0.9640 Bridgend 708 Pen-Y-Fai Primary School School 0.6940 Bridgend 718 Trelales Primary School School 1.7008 Bridgend 719 Maes-Yr-Haul (Broadlands) Primary School School 1.8103 Bridgend 72 Craid-Y-Casnewydd Woodland (Ancient And Semi Ancient woodland 0.5758 Bridgend Natural Woodland ID: 577). 735 Masonic Field, Brackla, Bridgend. SINC 1.7957 Bridgend 883 Land Adjacent Wordsworth Avenue And Heol Y Nant, Public Open Space 5.6849 Bridgend Cefn Glas. 888 Heol West Plas, North East Bridgend Playing Field 86.8222 Bridgend 94 Laleston Cemetery, Rogers Lane, Laleston, BCBC owned 2.6492 Bridgend Bridgend. 95 Laleston Cemetery, Rogers Lane, Laleston, BCBC owned 0.6675 Bridgend Bridgend.

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96 Land Forming Part Of Brynglas Farm In Coychurch BCBC owned 0.6625 Bridgend 97 Land At Coychurch Coity Crematorium, Coity. BCBC owned 1.0446 Bridgend 98 Land At Coychurch Coity Crematorium, Coity. BCBC owned 2.5251 Bridgend Garw Valley 136 Formerly No.'S 1 To 11 & 16 To 20 Wood Street, BCBC owned 0.2621 Garw Valley Pontycymmer. 181 Gelliron Cemetery, Alexandra Road, Pontycymmer. BCBC owned 0.7864 Garw Valley 182 Gelliron Cemetery, Alexandra Road, Pontycymmer. BCBC owned 0.8021 Garw Valley 183 Gelliron Cemetery, Alexandra Road, Pontycymmer. BCBC owned 0.4031 Garw Valley 192 Braich Y Cymmer Playground, Lluest Cottages, Pont BCBC owned 0.4022 Garw Valley Y Rhyl. 206 Burial Ground, St. Davids Church, Bettws. BCBC owned 0.2968 Garw Valley 209 Burial Ground Adjoining St. Ceinwyr Church, BCBC owned 0.2234 Garw Valley Llangeinor 21 Gelliron Allotments, Wood St. Allotment 0.6633 Garw Valley 24 Bettws Allotments, Land West of Bettws. Allotment 0.2786 Garw Valley 375 Victoria Street Playground, Pontycymmer. Children's Play Area 0.3656 Garw Valley 430 Lawrence Park Playing Fields, Pontycymmer. Playing Fields 3.3746 Garw Valley 431 Blandy Park Playing Fields, Pontycymmer. Playing Fields 0.9988 Garw Valley 437 Bettws Playing Field, Heol Richard Price, Bettws. Playing Fields 3.6702 Garw Valley 441 Pwll Y Garn Playing Fields, Gwendoline Street. Playing Fields 0.8121 Garw Valley 442 Cwm Garw Playing Fields, Blaengarw. Playing Fields 1.2465 Garw Valley 446 Blaengarw Cricket Ground, Garregside, Blaengarw. Playing Fields 1.0273 Garw Valley 449 Llangeinor Playing Fields, Bettws Road. Playing Fields 1.9199 Garw Valley 651 Pwll Carn Playground, Pwllgarn Terrace, Blaengarw. Recreational Space 0.2959 Garw Valley 705 Tynyrheol Primary School School 0.2656 Garw Valley 706 Betws Primary School School 2.5290 Garw Valley 709 Blaengarw Primary School School 0.2720 Garw Valley 712 Ffaldau Primary School School 0.2986 Garw Valley 713 Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Cwm Garw School 0.6334 Garw Valley 87 Richard Price Centre BCBC owned 0.5056 Garw Valley

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890 Pwll-y-Garn Playing Fields, Gwendoline Street, Playing Field 4.6911 Garw Valley Blaengarw. Llynfi Valley 124 Maescadlawr Farm, Llangynwyd, Maesteg. BCBC owned 55.6500 Llynfi Valley 15 Heol Tywith Allotments, High Street, Nantyffyllon. Allotment 0.2390 Llynfi Valley 174 Bridge Street Kickabout Area, Bridge Street. Playing Fields 0.3563 Llynfi Valley 176 Cemetery Extension, Maesteg, Cemetery, Garth. BCBC owned 0.5110 Llynfi Valley 177 Cemetery Extension, Maesteg, Cemetery, Garth. BCBC owned 0.7194 Llynfi Valley 178 Cemetery Extension, Maesteg, Cemetery, Garth. BCBC owned 0.3798 Llynfi Valley 179 Cemetery Extension, Maesteg, Cemetery, Garth. BCBC owned 3.5324 Llynfi Valley 188 Cae Tinker Site, Maesteg (Oakwood) BCBC owned 0.4452 Llynfi Valley 25 Station Road Allotments, Maesteg. Allotment 0.2534 Llynfi Valley 26 Carmen Street Allotments, Maesteg. Allotment 0.5252 Llynfi Valley 345 Heol-Yr-Ysgol Playground, Llangynwyd. Children's Play Area 0.2754 Llynfi Valley 36 Spelter Allotments, Coegnant Road, Caerau. Allotment 0.6399 Llynfi Valley 378 Griffiths Terrace Playground, Caerau. Children's Play Area 0.2104 Llynfi Valley 412 South Parade Playing Fields, Maesteg. Playing Fields 3.0284 Llynfi Valley 413 Garth Park Playing Fields, Bridgend Road, Maesteg. Playing Fields 4.3321 Llynfi Valley 414 Alma Street - Telephone Exchange, Maesteg. Playing Fields 0.4088 Llynfi Valley 415 Princess Street Kickabout Area, Maesteg. Playing Fields 0.4229 Llynfi Valley 416 Tudor Park, Cwmfelin, Maesteg. Playing Fields 1.8452 Llynfi Valley 42 Pleasant View Allotments, Caerau, Maesteg. Allotment 1.1239 Llynfi Valley 421 Hermon Road/Metcalf Street Playing Fields, Playing Fields 1.2267 Llynfi Valley Maesteg. 429 Caerau Park Playground, Maesteg. Playing Fields 4.0966 Llynfi Valley 439 Caerau A.F.C, Humphreys Terrace, Maesteg. Playing Fields 0.7295 Llynfi Valley 445 Llangynwyd Playing Fields, Maesteg Road, Playing Fields 3.2129 Llynfi Valley Llangynwyd. 448 Oakwood Estate Kickabout, Maesteg. Playing Fields 0.7685 Llynfi Valley 45 Ewenny Road Allotments, Maesteg. Allotment 0.5453 Llynfi Valley 450 Nantyffyllon Rugby Ground Playing Fields 1.1551 Llynfi Valley

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451 Maesteg Rugby Ground Playing Fields 0.9248 Llynfi Valley 452 Maesteg Cricket Ground Playing Fields 1.0222 Llynfi Valley 47 Y Parc, Fairfield Avenue, Maesteg. Allotment 2.4610 Llynfi Valley 472 Lewis Road Kickabout Area, Maesteg. Playing Fields 0.5255 Llynfi Valley 473 Measteg Welfare Park Playing Fields, Maesteg. Playing Fields 9.1964 Llynfi Valley 579 Heol Faen, Garth, Maesteg. Recreational Space 0.2062 Llynfi Valley 6 Cwmdu Allotments, Cwmdu Road, Maesteg. Allotment 1.4571 Llynfi Valley 654 Brewers Garage Playground, Maesteg. Recreational Space 0.2778 Llynfi Valley 657 Caerau Park, Maesteg. Recreational Space 0.7859 Llynfi Valley 663 Blaencaerau Junior School / Caerau Nursery School 0.6560 Llynfi Valley 664 Blaenllynfi Infants School School 0.4822 Llynfi Valley 665 Nantyffyllon Primary School School 0.4738 Llynfi Valley 666 Plasnewydd Primary School School 0.8371 Llynfi Valley 668 Lower Maesteg Comprehensive School School 1.5027 Llynfi Valley 670 Garth Primary School School 1.2355 Llynfi Valley 671 Cwmfelin Primary School School 0.8318 Llynfi Valley 673 Upper Maesteg Comprehensive School School 4.9660 Llynfi Valley 7 Protheroe Street Allotments, Caerau, Maesteg. Allotment 0.2676 Llynfi Valley 8 Brynglas Allotments, Caerau, Maesteg. Allotment 0.9071 Llynfi Valley 875 Part Of Former Caerau Colliery, Caerau Playing Field 2.7984 Llynfi Valley 876 The Coed, Maesteg Public Open Space 20.9946 Llynfi Valley 887 Former Maesteg Washery Site, Caerau. Playing Field 144.9443 Llynfi Valley Ogmore Valley 10 Dunraven Place Allotments, Ogmore Vale. Allotment 0.8138 Ogmore Valley 13 Cemetery Road Allotments, Ogmore Vale. Allotment 0.6018 Ogmore Valley 135 Land Adjacent To Waun Fach Terrace, Nantymoel. BCBC owned 0.5647 Ogmore Valley 149 St. Tyfodwg's Church, Glynogwr, Blackmill BCBC owned 0.2171 Ogmore Valley 161 Land At Pwllpant Cemetry, Ogmore Vale BCBC owned 0.3272 Ogmore Valley 171 Blaenogwr Cemetery And Part Of The Sports BCBC owned 1.7975 Ogmore Valley Ground, 172 Land At Station Yard, Nantymoel BCBC owned 0.8520 Ogmore Valley

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185 Land At Fronwen Farm, Ogmore Vale BCBC owned 22.8316 Ogmore Valley 193 Pwllypant Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Ogmore Vale BCBC owned 1.2317 Ogmore Valley 194 Land At Rear Of Abercerdin Road, Evanstown BCBC owned 0.2316 Ogmore Valley 208 Cemetery, Llandyfadwg, Near St. Tyfodwgs Church, BCBC owned 0.4057 Ogmore Valley Blackmill, Ogmore Vale. 363 Caedu Park Playground, Ogmore Vale. Children's Play Area 0.2930 Ogmore Valley 391 Glynllan Playground, Blackmill. Children's Play Area 0.4656 Ogmore Valley 410 Waunllwyd Bowls Playground, Pricetown, Nantymoel. Children's Play Area 0.2166 Ogmore Valley 419 Aberfields Playing Fields, Pricetown. Playing Fields 4.2738 Ogmore Valley 420 Nantymoel R.F.C Ground Playing Fields 0.8012 Ogmore Valley 423 Ogmore Valley Rfc Ground Playing Fields 1.2875 Ogmore Valley 424 Caedu Park, Ogmore Park, Ogmore Vale. Playing Fields 0.3458 Ogmore Valley 438 Evanstown Welfare Park, Gilfach Goch. Playing Fields 2.5033 Ogmore Valley 44 John Street Allotments, Pricetown. Allotment 0.3914 Ogmore Valley 440 Lewistown Playing Fields, Blackmill Road, Ogmor Playing Fields 1.1361 Ogmore Valley Vale. 469 Pant Yr Awel, Lewistown, Ogmore Vale. Playing Fields 0.8467 Ogmore Valley 474 Waunllwyd Playing Fields, Pricetown. Playing Fields 1.2415 Ogmore Valley 643 Glynllan Playground, Blackmill, Bridgend. Recreational Space 0.5181 Ogmore Valley 648 Adare Street Playground, Wyndham, Ogmore Vale. Recreational Space 0.3476 Ogmore Valley 674 Ogmore Vale Primary School School 1.6957 Ogmore Valley 675 Nantymoel Primary School School 0.7854 Ogmore Valley 715 Abercerdin Primary / Secondary School School 2.9865 Ogmore Valley 9 Coronation Road Allotments, Gilfach Goch. Allotment 0.2112 Ogmore Valley 93 Pwllypant Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Ogmore Vale. BCBC owned 1.0891 Ogmore Valley Pencoed 153 Pencoed Junior School Site, Situated In Penprysg R BCBC owned 3.4663 Pencoed 155 Land At Hendre Road, Pencoed. BCBC owned 3.1776 Pencoed 336 Pencoed Recreation Ground Children's Play Area 0.2877 Pencoed 337 Beechwood Playground, Heol Maes Yr Haf, Children's Play Area 0.3181 Pencoed Pencoed.

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4 Sunnyside Allotments, Hendre Road, Pencoed. Allotment 0.4719 Pencoed 427 Heol-Y-Cyw Playing Fields, High Street, Heol-Y-Cyw. Playing Fields 5.2911 Pencoed 465 Pencoed Rugby Ground Playing Fields 1.3252 Pencoed 467 Pencoed Recreation, Felindre Road, Pencoed. Playing Fields 3.8913 Pencoed 476 Woodlands Park Playing Fields, Llwyn Gwern, Playing Fields 8.0017 Pencoed Pencoed. 5 Bron Fair Allotments, High Street, Heol-Y-Cyw. Allotment 0.7299 Pencoed 628 Land at Glanyrafon Road, Pencoed. Recreational Space 0.3046 Pencoed 693 Heol Y Cyw Primary School School 0.2986 Pencoed 694 Pencoed Infants & Junior School School 0.7021 Pencoed 695 Pencoed Comprehensive School School 7.0790 Pencoed 696 Croesty School School 0.8987 Pencoed Porthcawl 120 Land At Newton Nottage Road, Porthcawl. BCBC owned 0.2991 Porthcawl 133 Land At Newton Nottage Road, Porthcawl BCBC owned 0.8245 Porthcawl 199 Land At Porthcawl Cemetery, Nottage, Porthcawl BCBC owned 2.2046 Porthcawl 200 Part Of Wilderness Housing Site, Porthcawl BCBC owned 0.9603 Porthcawl 202 The Harbour, Porthcawl. BCBC owned 0.8947 Porthcawl 23 Church Street Allotments, Newton, Porthcawl. Allotment 0.6823 Porthcawl 35 Newton Nottage Allotments, Newton Nottage Rd, Allotment 1.1133 Porthcawl Porthcawl. 361 Anglesey Way Playground, Anglesey Way, Nottage. Children's Play Area 0.2452 Porthcawl 37 Wilderness Allotments, Heol Y Goedwig, Newton. Allotment 0.3129 Porthcawl 38 Parc Y Berllan Allotments, Porthcawl. Allotment 0.2839 Porthcawl 39 Woodland Allotments, Woodland Avenue, Porthcawl. Allotment 1.0234 Porthcawl 432 Griffin Park, Eastern Promenade, Porthcawl. Playing Fields 1.3496 Porthcawl 434 Rest Bay Playing Fields. Playing Fields 3.2047 Porthcawl 435 Locks Lane Playing Fields. Playing Fields 5.3213 Porthcawl 459 Porthcawl RFC, South Road. Playing Fields 2.4412 Porthcawl 53 Arlington Road Allotments, Porthcawl. Allotment 0.8962 Porthcawl 570 Newton Green Playground, Heol Y Traeth. Recreational Space 0.3870 Porthcawl

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594 Hutchings Close, Porthcawl. Recreational Space 0.3270 Porthcawl 598 Pant Morfa, Land Opposite Porthcawl Primary Recreational Space 0.2781 Porthcawl School, Porthcawl. 600 De Clare Close, Porthcawl. Recreational Space 0.5374 Porthcawl 619 Land at Newton Green, Bryneglwys Gardens, Recreational Space 0.2141 Porthcawl Newton. 620 Beach Road, Newton. Recreational Space 0.7160 Porthcawl 622 Cae Ganol, Nottage, Porthcawl. Recreational Space 0.4084 Porthcawl 640 Nottage Forage Playground, South Road, Porthcawl. Recreational Space 0.2546 Porthcawl 688 Porthcawl Comprehensive School School 8.7442 Porthcawl 692 Porthcawl Primary School School 1.9140 Porthcawl 716 Newton Primary School School 0.8179 Porthcawl 885 West Of Grassholm Way, Rest Bay, Nottage Playing Field 4.4282 Porthcawl 889 North Of Locks Lane, Nottage, Porthcawl Playing Field 5.2325 Porthcawl Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 100 Land At The Rear Of Kenfig Hill And Pyle Welfare. BCBC owned 2.3809 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 131 Housing Site Rear Of Cefn Road, Cefn Cribbwr BCBC owned 4.3654 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 16 Caer Wetral Allotments, Kenfig Hill. Allotment 1.2215 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 27 Mawdlam Allotments, Land at Heol Las. Allotment 0.5191 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 30 Waun Bant Road Allotments, Kenfig Hill. Allotment 2.6983 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 379 Y Waun Playground, School Road, Kenfig Hill. Children's Play Area 0.2766 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 433 Croft Goch Playing Fields, Pisgah Street, Kenfig Hill. Playing Fields 4.0402 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 447 North Cornelly Playing Fields, Meadow Street. Playing Fields 4.4277 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 457 Pyle RFC, Brynglas Terrace. Playing Fields 2.8577 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 46 South Cornelly Allotment, Curwen Terrace, North Allotment 1.1582 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly Cornelly. 470 Cae Golf Playing Fields, Cefn Cribbwr. Playing Fields 5.9469 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 54 Pyle Inn Allotments, Pyle Inn Way. Allotment 0.5312 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 586 Plumley Close, North Cornelly. Recreational Space 0.2142 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 587 Heol Y Parc, North Cornelly. Recreational Space 0.3432 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 589 Ffynnon Wen, Former Yr Ynys Playground, North Recreational Space 0.4361 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly

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Cornelly. 590 Lon Y Cariadon, North Cornelly. Recreational Space 0.4051 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 591 Ffynnon Maen, Land at Heol Cambrensis, Pyle. Recreational Space 0.3392 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 601 Heol Neuadd, North Cornelly. Recreational Space 0.5457 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 636 Cornelly Cross, Land at North Cornelly Community Recreational Space 0.8125 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly Centre, Heol Las. 637 Bower Street Kickabout, Laing Street, Kenfig Hill. Recreational Space 1.0685 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 641 Pandy Crescent Playground, Pyle. Recreational Space 0.6351 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 649 Fford Yr Eglwys Playground, North Cornelly. Recreational Space 0.3629 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 650 Croft Goch Playground, Kenfig Hill. Recreational Space 0.4644 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 652 Y Waun Playground, School Road, Kenfig Hill. Recreational Space 0.3909 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 658 Pil Primary School School 2.7183 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 680 Cornelli Primary School / Ysgol Y Ferch O'r Sger School 3.0521 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 691 Cynffig Comprehensive School 11.0283 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 711 Mynydd Cynffig Junior School School 1.2459 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 780 Cwm Ffos Farm, Cwm Ffoes, Bridgend. SINC 19.3816 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 880 Land Between Heol Fach And M4 Motorway, North Playing Field 6.3217 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly Corn 881 Land South Of Waunbant Road, Kenfig Hill And Pyle Playing Field 2.9695 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly 89 Ael Y Bryn, North Cornelly. Recreational Space 2.2476 Pyle / Kenfig / Cornelly Valleys Gateway 139 Land At Sarn – Cemetery, Sarn Hill, Sarn. BCBC owned 2.4731 Valleys Gateway 14 Park Terrace Allotments, Tondu. Allotment 0.4301 Valleys Gateway 19 Bryncethin Allotments, Ogmore Terrace, Bryncethin. Allotment 0.2703 Valleys Gateway 3 Sandfields Road Allotments, Aberkenfig. Allotment 0.7044 Valleys Gateway 31 Queen Street Allotments, Brynmenyn. Allotment 0.2646 Valleys Gateway 34 Bryn Road Allotments, Brynmenyn. Allotment 0.3892 Valleys Gateway 381 The Green Playground, Sarn. Children's Play Area 0.2805 Valleys Gateway 436 Coytrahen Playing Fields, Bridgend. Playing Fields 3.1711 Valleys Gateway 443 Bryncethin Rugby Ground, Blackmill Road, Playing Fields 1.3615 Valleys Gateway Bryncethin.

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454 Aberkenfig Bowling Green And Tennis Court Playing Fields 0.4154 Valleys Gateway 464 Tondu Cricket Ground Playing Fields 2.7757 Valleys Gateway 468 Pandy Park Playing Fields, Ynysawdre. Playing Fields 4.7927 Valleys Gateway 55 Meadow Street Allotments, Aberkenfig. Allotment 0.2510 Valleys Gateway 573 New Street Playground, Aberkenfig. Recreational Space 0.4502 Valleys Gateway 574 Glan Y Nant, Tondu. Recreational Space 0.3605 Valleys Gateway 575 Heol-Yr-Afon, Ynysawdre. Recreational Space 2.3387 Valleys Gateway 595 Lower Llansantffraid Road, Sarn. Recreational Space 0.8702 Valleys Gateway 596 Bryn Road, Brynmenyn. Recreational Space 0.2187 Valleys Gateway 624 Coytrahen Playground, Land at Heol Cefn Ydfa, Recreational Space 0.4886 Valleys Gateway Coytrahen. 642 Heol Y Nant Playground, Sarn. Recreational Space 0.2048 Valleys Gateway 676 Ogmore Comprehensive School School 7.9057 Valleys Gateway 677 Bryncethin Primary School School 1.6295 Valleys Gateway 678 Sarn Nursery School School 0.2140 Valleys Gateway 707 Pandy Infants School School 0.2984 Valleys Gateway

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