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BD22 Neath Port Talbot Unitary Development Plan
G White, Head of Planning, The Quays, Brunel Way, Baglan Energy Park, Neath, SA11 2GG. Foreword The Unitary Development Plan has been adopted following a lengthy and com- plex preparation. Its primary aims are delivering Sustainable Development and a better quality of life. Through its strategy and policies it will guide planning decisions across the County Borough area. Councillor David Lewis Cabinet Member with responsibility for the Unitary Development Plan. CONTENTS Page 1 PART 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction 1 Supporting Information 2 Supplementary Planning Guidance 2 Format of the Plan 3 The Community Plan and related Plans and Strategies 3 Description of the County Borough Area 5 Sustainability 6 The Regional and National Planning Context 8 2 THE VISION The Vision for Neath Port Talbot 11 The Vision for Individual Localities and Communities within 12 Neath Port Talbot Cwmgors 12 Ystalyfera 13 Pontardawe 13 Dulais Valley 14 Neath Valley 14 Neath 15 Upper Afan Valley 15 Lower Afan Valley 16 Port Talbot 16 3 THE STRATEGY Introduction 18 Settlement Strategy 18 Transport Strategy 19 Coastal Strategy 21 Rural Development Strategy 21 Welsh Language Strategy 21 Environment Strategy 21 4 OBJECTIVES The Objectives in terms of the individual Topic Chapters 23 Environment 23 Housing 24 Employment 25 Community and Social Impacts 26 Town Centres, Retail and Leisure 27 Transport 28 Recreation and Open Space 29 Infrastructure and Energy 29 Minerals 30 Waste 30 Resources 31 5 PART 1 POLICIES NUMBERS 1-29 32 6 SUSTAINABILITY APPRAISAL Sustainability -
Swansea Council Section 6 Biodiversity Duty Monitoring Report to Welsh Government December 2019
Swansea Council Section 6 Biodiversity Duty Monitoring Report to Welsh Government December 2019 A. Introduction 1. Since 2015, Swansea Council (together with all other public bodies) has been given increased responsibilities and legal duties to maintain and enhance the natural environment and biodiversity as a result of the following: The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, Resilient Wales Goal: ‘A nation which maintains and enhances a biodiverse natural environment with healthy functioning ecosystems that support social, economic and ecological resilience and the capacity to adapt to change (for example climate change)’ The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Part 1) Section 6 Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems Duty which requires that : ‘A public authority must seek to maintain and enhance biodiversity in the exercise of functions in relation to Wales, and in so doing promote the resilience of ecosystems, so far as consistent with the proper exercise of those functions’ 2. In complying with the Section 6 Biodiversity Duty, the Council is required to prepare and submit to Welsh Government by the end of 2019 (and then every three years after this date) a report (Section 6 monitoring Report) outlining what it has done to comply with the Biodiversity Duty. 3. Since the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 came into force much work has been undertaken by the Council at both a strategic and operational level to maintain and enhance biodiversity and the resilience of ecosystems. 4. This report is Swansea Council’s first Section 6 -
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Environmental Statement Chapter 18. Land Quality
xxxxxx xxxxxx Environmental Statement Chapter 18. Land Quality and Hydrogeology www.tidallagoonswanseabay.com www.tidallagoonswanseabay.com Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay plc Contents 18.0 Land Quality and Hydrogeology 18.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 1 18.2 Legislative and policy context .................................................................................................. 1 18.2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1 18.2.2 National legislation ............................................................................................................ 1 18.2.3 Local Planning Policy – Unitary Development Plans (UDP) ............................................... 6 18.2.4 Local Planning Policy – Local Development Plans (LDP) ................................................... 9 18.2.5 Other relevant policy ....................................................................................................... 10 18.3 Assessment methodology and significance criteria ............................................................... 12 18.3.1 Approach ......................................................................................................................... 12 18.3.2 Impact assessment methodology ................................................................................... 13 18.3.3 Impact magnitude assessment....................................................................................... -
Environmental Events Digwyddiadau Amgylcheddol
Environmental Events Digwyddiadau Amgylcheddol Swansea 2010 Abertawe Introduction The 2010 Environmental Events leaflet lists details of about 300 events taking place in and around Swansea from February to December. These include guided walks and cycle rides through some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK, and many talks and workshops/training courses where you can learn about wildlife and environmental issues . There are also lots of children’s activities in local parks, on beaches or in other interesting places. Many of these events are FREE or at very low cost so everyone can get involved. The United Nations has declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity as a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives. Why not take the opportunity this year to take part in at least one of the events listed in this leaflet to enjoy and learn more about wildlife in our area. This leaflet is compiled by the City and County of Swansea Environment Department’s Nature Conservation Team with the support of Swansea Environmental Education Forum (SEEF) and funding from the Countryside Council for Wales. It isn’t possible to include everything in this leaflet so look out for additional events throughout the year listed on the City and County of Swansea and SEEF websites (see details below). For further information on the local organisations that arrange these and other events, please refer to the contact list at the back of the leaflet. City and County of Swansea Nature Conservation Team Tel: 01792 635749 Email: [email protected] Website: www.swansea.gov.uk Swansea Environmental Education Forum The Environment Centre Pier Street Swansea SA1 1RY Tel: 01792 469817 Email: [email protected] Website: www.seeforum.org.uk 2 Rhagarweiniad Mae taflen Digwyddiadau Amgylcheddol 2010 yn rhestru manylion 300 o ddigwyddiadau a gynhelir yn Abertawe a'r cyffiniau rhwng mis Chwefror a mis Rhagfyr. -
Swansea Eastside Connections May 2015
SWANSEA EASTSIDE CONNECTIONS MAY 2015 1 Contents 1. Introduction. 4 5. Broader strategic considerations. 50 Context . 5 Place promotion and city branding . 51 Study area . 5 Planning criteria . 51 Approach . 9 Signposting . 52 Outcomes . 9 Recognising there are hills here . 53 Constraints . 10 Maintaining initiatives . 54 Report structure . 11 Community engagement and ownership . 54 Measuring impact . 55 2. Crymlyn Bog and the Tennant Canal. 12 Key issues . 13 6. Conclusion. 56 Initiatives . 14 Appendix 1 – References. 58 3. The Lower Tawe . 26 Appendix 2 – Stakeholders. 59 Key issues . 27 Initiatives . 28 Contact details. 60 4. Kilvey Hill. 40 Key issues . 41 Initiatives . 42 INTRODUCTION ONE 4 Urban Foundry is commissioned by Natural Natural resource management is the The Environment Bill has the following benefitting the wider economy by creating a Resources Wales (‘NRW’) to ‘explore the management of natural resources such as underlying principles: tourism destination . potential offered by the Lower River Tawe, land, water, soil, plants and animals, with a Kilvey Hill, Crymlyn Bog, and the Tennant particular focus on how management affects • Wales’ natural resources are among our most On completion of the trials NRW aims to develop Canal, the connections of these green the quality of life for both present and future valuable assets; a successful template for the implementation spaces to each other and the surrounding generations . • our natural resources are as fundamental to of area-based planning across Wales . communities’. the -
Fabian Way Innovation Corridor Masterplan Framework: Working Draft October 2015
DRAFT Fabian Way Innovation Corridor Masterplan Framework: Working Draft October 2015 Fabian Way Innovation Corridor Masterplan Framework: working draft DRAFT 2 Fabian Way Innovation Corridor Masterplan Framework: working draft DRAFT C ontents 1. Introduction 4 Vision and Objectives Contact Details 1.1 Overview 4.1 Vision To discuss a planning proposal with the relevant 1.2 Why is a Framework Needed? 4.2 Objectives Local Planning Authority, please contact: 1.3 Defining the Corridor Area 4.3 Precedents 2. Policy Context City & County of Swansea Council 5 Masterplan Framework 2.1 National Context Email: [email protected] 5.1 Introducing the Masterplan 2.2 Regional Context 5.2 Movement Telephone: 01792 635701 2.3 Local Context 5.3 Land Uses 5.4 Place Making Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council 3. Analysis 3.1 Existing Land Uses 6 Implementation and Delivery Email: [email protected] 3.2 Constraints 6.1 Material Planning Consideration Telephone: 01639 686726 3.3 History of the Area 6.2 Implementation 3.4 Economic Opportunities 6.3 Phasing 3.5 Urban Design Opportunities 6.4 Developer Contributions 3.6 Summary of Opportunities 6.5 Partnership Working 3.7 Summary of Constraints Fabian Way Innovation Corridor Masterplan Framework: working draft 3 DRAFT 1 Introduction economic and community functions. In at risk. Therefore, the Framework seeks to 1.1 Overview addition, the Framework seeks to capture, provide an integrated approach, maximise 1.1.1 This draft masterplan framework has as far as possible, all associated benefits in the benefits of each site and overcome site been produced jointly by the City and terms of third party research and constraints. -
April–September • Ebrill–Medi 2014
Apri l– September • Ebril l– Medi 2014 INTRODUCTION Three Cliffs Welcome to the 2014 Environmental Events Swansea booklet which provides details of over 250 events taking place in and around Swansea from April to September. These include guided walks and cycle rides, a wide range of talks, workshops and training courses about wildlife and environmental issues, and lots of children’s activities in amazing natural settings. Most of the events are FREE or at low cost so everyone can get involved. There are several festivals to enjoy this year too: in May, it’s the Big Welsh Walk Weekend; in June there’s Wales Biodiversity Week, Bike Week and the Gower Walking Festival; in August, it’s the Gower Cycling Festival; and in September, the new Love Your Countryside Festival and the annual Swansea Open House. This booklet is produced by the City and County of Swansea’s Nature Conservation Team (contact details below) with funding from Natural Resources Wales. Please note that information on events run by other organisations is published in good faith and the City and County of Swansea cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies. For further information on local organisations and projects, please refer to the contact list at the back of the booklet. Additional events may also be listed on their websites. If you have relevant events that you wish to be included in the next edition, please get in touch. City and County of Swansea Nature Conservation Team Tel: 01792 635777 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.swansea.gov.uk/natureconservationteam Front Cover: Worm’s Head Causeway Seashore Safari Back Cover: Swansea Ramblers on Fairwood Common 2 CYFLWYNIAD Swansea Bay Promenade Langland to Caswell Croeso i lyfryn Digwyddiadau Amgylcheddol Abertawe 2014 sy’n nodi manylion dros 250 o ddigwyddiadau a gynhelir yn Abertawe ac o’i hamgylch rhwng mis Ebrill a mis Medi. -
Port Talbot to Swansea Marina PORT TALBOT to SWANSEA MARINA
Weatherman Walking Port Talbot to Swansea Marina PORT TALBOT TO SWANSEA MARINA CRYMLYN BOG BRUNEL FLOATING DOCK 6 TENNANT CANAL 3 5 BRUNEL TOWER COAST PATH 4 7 NORWEIGIAN CHURCH BAGLAN 8 BURROWS PILOT HOUSE WHARF 2 ABERAVON BEACH 9 COASTPATH 1 1 Points of interest Start Finish Route The Weatherman Walking maps are intended as a guide The BBC takes no responsibility for any accident or injury Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf to help you walk the route. We recommend using an that may occur while following the route. Always wear of HMSO. © Crown copyright and database right 2009. OS map of the area in conjunction with this guide. appropriate clothing and footwear and check weather All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: Routes and conditions may have changed since this conditions before heading out. 100019855. guide was written. 10 MILES PILOT HOUSE WHARF For this walk we’ve included OS grid references should you wish to use them. WEATHERMAN WALKING PAGE 2 PORT TALBOT TO SWANSEA MARINA This walk will run from the beach in Aberavon, Port Talbot, heading West along the Wales coast path to the stunning Swansea Marina – and along sections along the Neath River and Tennant Canal. It’s about a 10-mile walk depending on where you choose to finish. Aberavon Sands Start: Distance: Parking: Travel information: Further information: Aberavon Sands Approx. 10 miles There is public parking at Aberavon Sands First Cymru runs the X1 service Visit Wales Coast Path website for more (free) and a number of car parks around between The Elms, Aberavon (2.6 miles information and path diversions Starting Ref: Grade: Swansea Marina (charge). -
Neath and Tennant Canal Restoration: Economic Appraisal, Stage 1 Study
Neath and Tennant Canal Restoration: Economic Appraisal, Stage 1 Study Final Report Prepared by Bridge Economics and Hyder Consulting August 2008 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION This document has been prepared for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, the City and County of Swansea and the Welsh Assembly Government, in accordance with the Terms of Reference and subsequent discussions. The document is an economic appraisal of the restoration of the Neath and Tennant Canals and has been prepared by Bridge Economics in collaboration with Hyder Consulting. As completed restoration projects have shown how economic benefits can be realised, waterways restorations have been taking place across the country. Significant restoration efforts have been made in respect of the Neath and Tennant Canals in recent years and both canals retain a small staff of workers for maintenance purposes. The work of these staff, together with that of volunteers and others who have been involved in specific restoration projects since 1986, has helped to ensure that navigation along parts of each canal has been maintained. Significant lengths of the former routes remain un-navigable, in places the canal routes have been lost, elsewhere whilst in water boats are unable to pass along the canal. The current study was therefore commissioned to ‘assess the economic returns that might be achieved through the restoration of the Neath and Tennant Canals, in order to provide a fully navigable route from Glynneath in the Neath Valley, down to the Prince of Wales Dock, Swansea, on the Tennant Canal, and to Briton Ferry, on the Neath Canal’. The appraisal considers the impact of restoring individual sections of each canal, through examining a ‘full scheme’ restoration option and several ‘partial scheme’ options. -
Fabian Way Innovation Corridor Masterplan Framework: Consultation Draft December 2015
DRAFT Fabian Way Innovation Corridor Masterplan Framework: Consultation Draft December 2015 Fabian Way Innovation Corridor Masterplan Framework: working draft DRAFT 2 Fabian Way Innovation Corridor Masterplan Framework: working draft DRAFT C ontents 1. Introduction 4 Vision and Objectives Contact Details Acknowledgements 1.1 Overview 4.1 Vision To discuss a planning proposal with the relevant The images as follows are included with the 1.2 Why is a Framework Needed? 4.2 Objectives Local Planning Authority, please contact: permission of the relevant organisations: 1.3 Defining the Corridor Area 4.3 Precedents Images on pages 4 and 12 are included with the permission of Tidal Lagoon 5 Masterplan Framework City & County of Swansea Council 2. Policy Context Swansea Bay Ltd 2.1 National Context 5.1 Introducing the Masterplan Email: [email protected] Images on pages 4 and 13 are included 2.2 Regional Context 5.2 Movement Telephone: 01792 635701 with the permission of Swansea University 2.3 Local Context 5.3 Land Uses 5.4 Place Making Images on pages 4 and 13 are included Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council with the permission of University of Wales 3. Analysis 6 Implementation and Delivery Trinity St David 3.1 Existing Land Uses 6.1 Material Planning Consideration Email: [email protected] 3.2 Constraints The plan first featured on pages 32/33 over 6.2 Implementation Telephone: 01639 686726 3.3 History of the Area 6.3 Phasing which the masterplan is plotted is a 3.4 Economic Opportunities 6.4 Developer Contributions composite of existing masterplans with the permission of Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay 3.5 Urban Design Opportunities 6.5 Partnership Working Ltd , Swansea University and University of 3.6 Summary of Opportunities Wales Trinity St David.