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MID COUNTY STRUCTURE PLAN

APPROVED PLAN

INCORPORATING PROPOSALS FOR ALTERATION NUMBER 1

SEPTEMBER 1989

A. J . Williams, M.A.(Manc.), D.H. Thomas, Dip.T . p.(Manc.), F.R.T.P.I ., county Clerk and Co-ordinator F.B.I.M., Chartered Town Planner, County Planning Officer

CONTENTS PAGE

1 • Introduction 2 . Secretary of State· s Letter of Approval 2 3 . Employment 14 4. Transportation 16 5 . Housing 19 6 . Land Reclamation 20 7 . Minerals 21 B. Retailing 25 9. Landscape and Conservation 27 10. Recreation and Tourism 29 11 • Waste Disposal 31 12. Public Utilities 32 13. Agriculture 33 14. Settlement 34 General Settlement Policies 34 36 37 3B Rhondda 39 Valley 39 Taff Ely 40 15 . Appendix A 42 Key Diagram

Introduction

This document contains the County Structure Plan Alterations Number 1 policies and key diagram which have been approved by the Secretary of State for , together with his letter of approval which forms part of the new approved plan. It also lists the County Council policies which are considered to be relevant to the structure Plan but were not submitted to the Secretary of State for his approval . Such policies are indicated by capital letters instead of numbers and are included in Appendix A.

The first Approved Structure plan came into force on 11th March, 1982 . The Structure Plan Proposed Alterations Number 1 , written Statement and Explanatory Memorandum were submitted to the Secretary of State for Wales in May 1985 and an Examination in Public was held in June 1986. The Secretary of State then published a list of proposed modifications during April 1989 .

The plan documents, the report of the Examination in Public and the schedule of proposed modifications were placed on deposit at public libraries and County and District Council Offices throughout the County for a period of statutory public consultation during April, May 1989 and comments from all relevant parties were reported back to the Welsh Office.

Modifications to the Structure Plan Alterations were approved and published by the Secretary of State for Wales on 22nd August, 1989 , and the new Approved Structure Plan Alterations Number 1 became operational on 12th September, 1989 .

To help understand the reasons for many of the modifications made by the Secretary of State, it is useful to read the Approved Alterations Number 1 in conjunction with the panels report as well as the letter of approval.

The County Structure Plan Approved Alternations Number 1 currently forms part of the Development Plan for the County area. The remaining major part consists of adopted local plans normally produced by the District Councils . It is important to note that the adopted local plans which were in force on the date when this plan became operational are still considered to be in general conformity with the revised structure plan. However, a number of these local plans will shortly need to be updated or rolled forward to cater for the period up to and beyond 1996 in line with the revised Structure Plan. Already some District Councils are using this opportunity to begin the rationalisation of their existing local plans into plans which cover the whole of the district area .

Where no adopted local plan exists either for the whole or part of a district area, the County Structure plan remains the statutory planning policy document.

1 Y SWYDDFA GYMREIG WELSH OFFICE PARC CAERDYDDCF13NQ CF1 3NQ

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A J Williams Esq 50A16/AWGRlMP County Planning Officer County Council PLS5/19 County Council Offices Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF1 3LG 2.~ August 1989

Sir

TOWN ARD COUHt'RY PLIRIIDIG ACT 1971 (AS AHENDED) MID GLAMORGAII STRUCTURE PLlII: PROPOSALS FOR ALTERATION NO 1

1 • INTRODUCTION 1.1 I am directed by the Secretary of State to say that, having considered objections (including objections to proposed modifications) and representations and the Panel's report of the Examination in Public (EIP) on selected matters held in June 1986, he has today approved the above-named Proposals for Alteration with modifications. The modified Proposals for Alteration as approved are enclosed. 1.2 The Explanatory Memorandum submitted by the Council, giving reasons for policies and general proposals for the development and other use of land contained in the Proposals for Alteration and stating the relationship of the proposals to general proposals for the development and other use of land in neighbouring areas, has been noted. The Explanatory Memorandum does not form part of the approved alterations.

1. 3 In considering the Proposals for Alteration regard has been had in particular to the relationship of the policies and general proposals to national policies and the policies of neighbouring planning authorities; to the reconciliation of any conflict between the individual policies and general proposals of the proposed alterations; and to the resolution of matters of substantial controversy.

1.4 To the extent considered appropriate, set out below are the reasons for approving or modifying the policies and general proposals submitted by the County Council .

2. fJlPLOYlmNT

2.1 Modifications Policies E1 and E2 have been modified for clarification. 2. 2 The strategy which formed the basis for the approved structure plan, seeking to maintain substantial valley communities and exploit the development potential of areas at the heads and mouths of the valleys, remains central to

2 the proposals for alteration. Although the strategy was not discussed at the ElP consideration was given to its implications for population levels and the provision of land for industry and commerce. There was acceptance that its successful implementation would result in population levels in parts of the county significantly higher than those which might otherwise be expected and that this in turn would affect land requirements.

2.3 It became clear during the ElP that Policy E1 was based upon the supply of land considered suitable for industry and commerce. While concern was expressed about the proposed scale of land provision in the policy, there were no requests to reduce it and there was recognition that changing economic circumstances and employment characteristics limited the value of estimates of land need based on assumed densities of jobs per hectare linked to population forecasts. The arguments rehearsed at the EIP have been accepted and Policies E1 and E2 are approved with minor modifications for clarification.

2.4 Modification Policy E4 has been deleted

2.5 Policy E4 made provision for a large contingency site for development in the longer term by a single industrial user at Penmarch in the heads of the valleys. Despite its acknowledged problems, the County Council regarded Penmarch as the only feasible location for such a site in the county.

2.6 Support for the policy came from Ogwr Borough Council (OBC), Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council (MTBC) and District Council (RVDC) which had allocated land at Penmarch as an industrial site in the adopted local plan for the Upper Rhymney Valley . The National Park (BBNP) authority was concerned about the likely impact upon the landscape but accepted that detailed definition of the site could appreciably reduce its impact.

2.1 County Council (GCC) opposed identification of Penmarch and drew attention to both the lack of interest shown in another large site at Pengarnddu, which had been available since 1982 and was already partly serviced, and to its own promotion of a site for large scale industry on 48.5 hectares at Bryn Serth near Tredegar. The Welsh Development Agency (WDA) had no objection to Policy E4 but recognised that development at Penmarch could only be regarded as a long term possibility.

2. 8 The Panel concluded that Penmarch, while not well placed to take advantage of the main road and rail links which serve South Wales, was nevertheless readily accessible to areas in the heads of the valleys, where its existence could act as a morale booster to the local economy. Even though it could be the only site of this size available in Mid Glamorgan for the next decade the Panel noted that Penmarch could have land acquisition problems, be expensive to service and, depending on its detailed location and layout, have an adverse impact on the BBNP . They were concerned that its identification could raise false hopes of jobs in the area and inhibit the search for other sites for large scale industry elsewhere in the county. For these reasons they recommended that the policy be deleted, and this was accepted in the Secretary of State's proposed modification.

2. 9 The proposed deletion of the policy resulted in objections and representations from most local authorities in the county expressing concern that, despite its disadvantages, the site is the only one of its size likely to be available in the foreseeable future, that there appears to be less land available at Bryn Serth than was once anticipated, and that the likely impact of development on the Brecon Beacons National Park could be reduced by site design and landscaping works.

3 2. 10 The conCerns expressed have been carefully noted. With the exception of information about the likely availability of land at Bryn Serth the points made essentially rehearse arguments considered at the EIP. The disadvantages associated with the identification of Penmarch lend continued support for the Panel's recommendation that the policy should be deleted in the hope that this will encourage the search for other such sites elsewhere in the county.

2 . 11 Modification Policy E5 has been modified to clarify the guidance provided; to include a site at Cornelly and to modify references to sites at , Manor and Mid Glamorgan Science Park, .

2.12 Policy E5 provided opportunities to attract "high technology" or "knowledge based" industry to the county by the identification of a small number of sites which could be developed to high environmental standards with good communications particularly to the M4 and A470(T). Such sites would not form part of the land supply under Policies E1 and E2 and if special employment users were not attracted it was envisaged that they would remain undeveloped during the plan period or until a further review of policies. The County Council confirmed that the sites would be positively promoted rather than being set aside until other sites within Policy E1 proved unsuitable for these specialised developments.

2.13 With regard to the individual sites included in the policy, the County Council proposed that the area allocated for the Mid Glamorgan Science Park at Bridgend should be increased to 34 ha to make it compatible with the area allocated in the adopted Greater Bridgend Local Plan and to provide for future expansion. Mid Glamorgan County Council (MGCC) also proposed that the site at Abercynon should be capable of use for "High Technology Industry, Light Industry, Motor Services, Hotel, Restaurant", in recognition of its recent development and the local plan position. The County Council aiso accepted DBC's request to include an additional site at Ty Draw Farm, North Cornelly, in recognition of its status in the Kenfig/ Local Plan and the excellent access to the M4 which the site enjoyed. The site would help the county compete for new, mobile industry in the M4 corridor. The Land Authority for Wales (LAW) acknowledged the problems of defining "special employment" and emphasised the need for flexibility and frequent policy review.

2.14 At the EIP there was general support for MGCC's amended version of Policy E5 which, the Panel concluded, was acceptable. They considered that the proposed amendments were appropriate and that it was for the County Council to decide upon the frequency of review in the light of its monitoring of the structure plan.

2.15 The Panel recognised that such sites were of high quality and in limited supply and should, where possible, be used only for high technology or prestige forms of employment and not for uses which could be located on other sites. They shared the uncertainties about defining uses described as "high technology" or "knowledge based" and considered that a clearer definition should be sought. The Panel recommended that the policy as amended was suitable for approval .

2.16 The Panel's recommendation has been accepted. While the quality and limited supply of such sites is appreciated, it is unreasonable to expect them to be developed only in the event of other land proving to be unsuitable. The County has to provide and promote such sites to attract employment in competition with other locations in South Wales and elsewhere. The County Council and other agencies should be able to do this effectively and no undue restrictions should prevent early development of available land. It is

4 important that the relatively small number of highly attractive, readily accessible sites which are available are used for special employment purposes and not to accommodate uses which could be more appropriately located elsewhere .

2 . 17 The list of sites currently considered appropriate for special employment uses has been amended in the light of discussion during the EIP and those now included are considered suitable for approval . Clearly other sites will become available from time to time and the policy reflects this. The reference to development at Miskin Manor , has been modified to clarify and improve the guidance provided .

3. HOUSING

Modification Policy H1 has been modified by increasing the additional dwelling provision in the County and the allocation to be made to Ogwr .

3. 2 MGCC's strategy continued to be based upon the maintenance of substantial valley communities . Its assessment of housing r equirements took account of economic and social factors and reflected revised assumptions about population change, average household size and the rate of formation of new households . Population forecasts based on the 1981 Census had been derived using revised assumptions about birth and death rates and migration . These factors along with the assumption that the average size of household would decrease more slowly than anticipated led to MGCC's reduced forecasts of housing requirements to 1996 .

3 . 3 At district level, MGCC considered that population migration was the main determinant of change in housing forecasts . It had assumed that net in migration to Ogwr and Taff- Ely would decline during the plan period and forecast a reduced housing need there. In Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil, Cynon Valley and Rhymney Valley, where it was assumed that net out migration would increase , more weight had been given to the rates of household formation and to the reduction in the rate at which average household size had fallen .

3.4 LAW advocated the addition of a 25% flexibility allowance to take account of unimplemented planning permissions, to provide some measure of compensation for sites on which development would be constrained and for variable market conditions . The House Builders Federation (HBF) endorsed LAW's concern. It favoured a much more market-oriented approach and regarded the County Council ' s emphasis on the maintenance of valley communities as untenable , pressing for modifications to be made to housing allocations in each district .

3.5 District councils responded variously to the prOVisions of proposed Policy H1 . OBC expressed concern that the housing allocation for its area was too small . Judged on past completion rates , local plan allocations , land availability and the Borough' s own estimates of anticipated demand , more land should be allocated if the Council was to be able to resist pressures for residential development in undesirable locations .

3. 6 Other district councils generally supported the policy. MTBC considered the allocation to i ts area realistic. RVDC supported the allocation for its area and cast doubts upon the desirability of the flexibility allowance particular ly in view of environmental implications. Gelligaer Community Council expressed concern about the effects of the proposed housing allocations for its area.

5 3.7 CVBC drew attention to the problems which could result from the use of arbitrary housing allocations, while Taff-Ely Borough Council (TEBC) felt similar concern at HBF's recommendation for , where strength of demand had to be tempered by physical constraints on development.

3.8 The Countryside Commission (CC) endorsed views about possible pressures on the environment which could result from providing the degree of flexibility sought by LAW and HBF. Nearly 5,000 additional houses would put renewed strains on an area which had suffered in the past.

3.9 The Panel found no grounds for either challenging the County Council's forecasting methods or supporting a flexibility allowance. They noted that the County Council's forecast of population to 1996 was higher than that of the Welsh Office (WO) and that the Council's forecast of likely growth in households to 1991 could be generous. They considered that MGCC's housing allocation to 1996 could be considered excessive, noting that the rate of house completions had fallen in recent years, that there appeared to be more than enough land available in most parts of the county to meet housing requirements, and concluding that in general terms the allocation proposed in Policy H1 was adequate.

3. 10 With regard to the distribution of housing land requirements between districts, the Panel acknowledged pressures for housing development in Ogwr, and considered that the Borough's housing land allocation should be increased from 5,550 to 7,000 new dwellings to take account of demand, levels of housebuilding since 1981, land availability and local plan allocations. The allocation should be apportioned between settlements in the borough at local plan level. The Panel felt that the proposed allocations rightly recognised that more land was required in Merthyr Tydfil and took proper account of overestimations in the approved structure plan of housing demand in the other districts, bearing in mind that demand from northern Cardiff might have its effect on the take up of land in Rhymney Valley or in Taff-Ely.

3.11 The Panel recommended that the policy be amended to increase the allocation for Ogwr from 5,550 to 7,000 new dwellings with a corresponding increase in the total for Mid Glamorgan, and that in its amended form it be approved.

3. 12 The Secretary of State's proposed modifications to Policy H1 were criticised as inadequate by OBC in view of recent trends in migration, local plan allocations and planning consents in the borough. These concerns have been carefully considered. They raise issues which should be pursued by monitoring and further review of the structure plan so that changing circumstances and pressures on areas like Ogwr may be taken into account as appropriate.

3.13 Modification Policy H5 has been modified to provide clearer guidance.

3.14 This policy was intended to clarify that the contribution made by small sites was part of, rather than additional to, allocations in Policy H1 and that overall, development of small sites could account for some 10% of new dwellings in the county as a whole.

3.15 CVBC and Rhondda Borough Council (RBC) supported the inclusion of appropriate guidance, provided that it did not imply a fixed proportion of development on small sites throughout the county. In the hearts and heads of the valleys it was likely that 30-40% of housing provision would be built on such sites, while in other areas the proportion was likely to be much less.

6 3 . 16 HBF and LAW accepted that development of small sites would form part of overall housing provision, but emphasised the difficulties associated with assessing the proportion of that contribution and determining the phasing of small developments . Both considered that local plans were better placed to establish the contributions which could be expected.

3. 17 The Panel concluded that the structure plan should provide some form of guidance and that this would be useful in preparation of local plans. Their conclusion has been endorsed and Policy H5 has been modified to provide general guidance which acknowledges that there will be variations in the anticipated size of contribution in different parts of the county as circumstances dictate .

Modification Policy S3 has been modified to clarify the criteria to be used .

3.19 In its original form the submitted policy presumed against development in the open countryside, against sporadic development or its intensification outside towns and villages and against the extension of ribbon development . As a result of its discussions with the National Farmers Union and Welsh Office Agriculture Department, the County Council had amended the policy to include criteria against which development proposals in rural areas could be evaluated, particularly where redundant farm buildings were concerned.

3. 20 There seemed to be general agreement that redundant farm buildings were a problem which is likely to get worse as farming practices change. Discussion at the EIP was largely concerned with clarification of the criteria proposed , particularly in view of MGCC's wish to conserve only the older, traditional building stock dating from before 1914. Most redundant farm buildings built since then were considered structurally and visually poor and their retention would conflict with the aims of the revised policy .

3.21 HBF had no objections in principle to the revised policy, but saw no practical purpose in the pre-1914 criterion. RVDC considered that some "cut­ off" point was necessary to avoid the conversion to other uses of unsatisfactory structures of no particular merit.

3.22 The Panel concluded that the revised policy provided useful guidance but that the criteria used should be more clearly defined. While having sympathy with MGCC's view that only older redundant buildings should be considered appropriate for such use they regarded the operation of an arbitrary cut- off date or reference to traditional building methods as inappropriate. They considered that redundant buildings should be sound and capable of reuse, without major external alterations, in a way sympathetic to their original character, and that reuse should be compatible with surrounding land uses. They recommended that the policy be amended in the light of their conclusions and that in its amended form it was suitable for approval.

3.23 Objections and representations made to the proposed modifications indicate general support for the inclusion of more clearly defined criteria in the policy so that development control can be operated effectively. The policy as now approved incorporates general guidance on the age and character of buildings in rural areas .

Modifications Policies H10 and H11 have been introduced to reflect current Government policy on housing for senior management and infilling .

7 that industry should be given preference because it created a greater variety of employment. There were more locational options for retailing, and the County Council was concerned that retailing might take up prime industrial land, including strategic sites.

5.14 The WDA attached importance to retail employment, and did not necessarily regard retailing as a deterrent to industrial development. The demand for land for retail development was relatively small and it was only on particularly prestigious sites that conflict with industry was likely. In some places, where the supply of industrial land was relatively small, there would be a case for resisting retail development. Elsewhere it would be difficult to justify its refusal. The proposed policy should provide flexibility to allow judgements to suit circumstances.

5.15 The district councils were in general support of the policy, RBC being particularly concerned to ensure that industrial land was not lost to retailing.

5.16 The Panel concluded that the proposed policy was acceptable, subject to minor modifications to ensure consistency with other retailing policies and the inclusion of an explanation that the sites concerned are not those reserved for special employment in Policy E5.

5.17 The Panel's conclusions have been accepted and Policy R7 has been modified to refer to retail warehouses selling electrical goods and other domestic appliances in accordance with Policy R5. The policy has also been modified to introduce flexibility in areas where there is already a sufficient quantity and variety of sites for manufacturing and service industries or where retail development would be acceptable as a means of providing employment and bringing land into beneficial use. Special employment sites listed in Policy E5 have been excluded from this policy, indeed there is a presumption against their use for any form of retail development.

6. CONCLUSION

6.1 Approval of the Proposals for Alteration as modified is without prejudice to the consideration of detailed proposals in local plans.

6.2 The modified Proposals for Alteration shall become operative on 12 September 1989.

6.3 By virtue of section 20 of the 1971 Act (as amended) this notice of approval of the alterations to the structure plan with modification forms part of the development plan for the County of Mid Glamorgan.

6.4 This notice of approval supersedes the notice of approval dated 11 March 1982.

6.5 It should be clearly understood that the Secretary of State's approval of the Proposals for Alteration does not oonvey approval for other statutory purposes. In particular it does not commit the Welsh Office or any other Government department to the payment of grant on any particular project or to the amount or timing of any capital expenditure programme.

12 6.6 A list of modifications which the Secretary of State has made to the Proposals for Alteration is set out for information in the Appendix to this letter.

I am Sir Your obedient Servant 11l~:zs- C J CURRY _ Chief Planner

13 EMPLOYMENT

E1 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT LAND WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE TO ACCOMMODATE THE EMPLOYMENT NEEDS OF THE COUNTY UP TO 1996 . AS CURRENTLY ASSESSED THE AMOUNT OF LAND AVAILABLE FOR THIS PURPOSE IS :

A~A HECTARES

CYNON VALLEY 115 MERTHYR TYDFIL 55 OGWR 195 RHONDDA 30 RHYMNEY VALLEY 120 TAFF ELY 130

MID GLAMORGAN 645

E2 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT A LAND BANK BE ESTABLISHED RELATED TO POLICY E1 AND CONTAINING SITES AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE WHICH ARE CAPABLE OF EITHER IMMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT OR OF BEING BROUGHT FORWARD FOR DEVELOPMENT IN NO MO~ THAN ONE YEAR .

E3 IN ADDITION TO THE LAND QUANTIFIED IN POLICY E1 LAND WILL BE RELEASED FOR INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ~ASONS :

TO SUBSTITUTE LAND FOR WHICH MAY BE ALREADY IDENTIFIED FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES BUT WHICH ON DETAILED EXAMINATION MAY PROVE TO BE PHYSICALLY UNSUITABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT OR CAPABLE OF DEVELOPMENT ONLY BEYOND THE PLAN PERIOD

2 TO MEET CURRENTLY UNFO~SEEN NEEDS FOR EXPANSION OF EXISTING FIRMS ON OR ADJACENT TO EXISTING SITES

3 WHERE LAND IS HELD BY FIRMS FOR EXPANSION PURPOSES WHICH WILL NOT BE DEVELOPED DURING THE PLAN PERIOD

4 AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE OPERATION OF POLICIES E6 AND E9

E4 DELETED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

E5 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT SITES WITH GOOD ACCESS TO THE M4, A465 OR A470 BE RESERVED FOR SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES . SUCH SITES SHOULD BE DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIGH DESIGN STANDARDS. THESE SITES WILL NOT FORM PART OF THE LAND SUPPLY UNDER POLICIES E1 AND E2 . THE SITES CURRENTLY CONSIDERED SUITABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSES A~ :

14 SITE HECTARES TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT

MID GLAMORGAN 34 . 0 HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY SCIENCE PARK BRIDGEND .

MISKIN MANOR 12 . 0 HEADQUARTERS , OFFICES , RESEARCH LLANTRISANT AND DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL , HOTEL OR SIMILAR, INCORPORATING EXISTING BUILDINGS AS APPROPRIATE .

PONTYPRIDD 5 . 0 TOWN CENTRE OFFICE DEVELOPMENT

ABERCYNON 10 . 0 HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY , BUSINESS (CLASS Bl) . MOTOR SERVICES HOTEL RESTAURANT

TY DRAW FARM 6 . 4 HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY NORTH CORNELLY

E6 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF SMALL- SCALE BUSINESS USES (E4) CLASSES Bl WITH EASY ACCESS TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN SUITABLE LOCATIONS .

E7 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IF FAVOUR OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING INDUSTRIAL LAND , AND LAND IDENTIFIED UNDER POLICY El , FOR BUSINESS USES (CLASS Bl) AND RETAILING IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY R7 .

E8 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT PROVISION WILL BE MADE (E8) FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS FROM INDUSTRIAL LAND TO THE STRATEGIC HIGHWAY NETWORK AND FOR RELATED PUBLIC UTILITIES REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT?

E9 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF FURTHER (E9) LAND FOR INDUSTRY IN THOSE AREAS WHICH EXPERIENCE FURTHER CLOSURES IN COAL MINING OR RELATED INDUSTRY AND WHERE THERE IS INSUFFICIENT LAND ALREADY IDENTIFIED WHICH WOULD MEET THE CONSEQUENT INCREASE IN EMPLOYMENT DEMAND .

El0 THERE WILL BE A GENERAL PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF BUSINESS USES (El0) (CLASS Bl) EITHER WITHIN EXISTING TOWN AND DISTRICT CENTRES OR WHERE THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE ON THE EDGE OF TOWNS IN SUITABLE LOCATIONS .

15 TRANSPORTATION

T1 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE COUNTY ROADS TO A (T1) STANDARD CONSISTENT WITH THE ROLE OF EACH WITHIN THE DEFINED COUNTY HIGHWAY HIERARCHY AND WILL CONTROL DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO HIGHWAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CRITERIA RELATING TO ACCESS, IMPACT ON THE COUNTRYSIDE, TRAFFIC GENERATION, PARKING , ROAD LAYOUT, AND BUS TRANSPORT.

T2 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COUNTY HIGHWAY NETWORK

In the Valley Heads

FIRST PHASE SCHEMES

1 A470(T) LINKS INTO MERTHYR TYDFIL

SECOND PHASE SCHEMES

i A469 PONTLOTTYN TO BARGOED RELIEF ROAD (CATEGORY C)

In the Valley Hearts

FIRST PHASE SCHEMES

2 A469 MYNACH BY-PASS

3 A472 NELSON BY-PASS

4 A4058 TOWN CENTRE RELIEF ROAD

5 A4119/A4058 ACCESS TO MID RHONDDA

SECOND PHASE SCHEMES

ii A469 BARGOED BYPASS (CATEGORY A)

iii A4058 RELIEF ROAD (CATEGORY A)

iv A4059 MOUNTAIN ASH BYPASS (CATEGORY B)

v B4277 RHONDDA FACH RELIEF ROAD (CATEGORY B)

vi A4063 SOUTHERN APPROACH ROAD (CATEGORY C)

vii B4273 CROSS VALLEY LINK (CATEGORY C)

16 In the Valley Mouths

FIRST PHASE SCHEMES

6 A469 LLANBRADACH BYPASS

7 A473 BYPASS

8 A4061/A4063 BRIDGEND CROSS VALLEY LINK ROAD AND INNER RING ROAD

9 POWER STATION HILL IMPROVEMENT ,

SECOND PHASE SCHEMES

viii A468 BEDWAS AND MACHEN BYPASSES (CATEGORY B)

ix A469 CAERPHILLY WESTERN BYPASS (CATEGORY B)

x A473 TALBOT GREEN TO TONTEG IMPROVEMENT (CATEGORY B)

xi A4061 BRYNCETHIN BYPASS (CATEGORY B)

xii A4061 DIVERSION NORTH OF BRIDGEND TOWN CENTRE (CATEGORY B)

xiii A473 LLANHARAN BYPASS (CATEGORY C)

xiv NEW LINK TO CAPEL LLANILTERN (CATEGORY D)

On The Coastal Plan

FIRST PHASE SCHEME

10 A4229 M4 TO APPROACH ROAD

T3 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE (T3) ENVIRONMENT BY THE FOLLOWING TRANSPORTATION MEASURES

1 . MINIMISING THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF ROAD TRAFFIC POLLUTION ON PEOPLE AND PROPERTY

2 . MINIMISING THE VISUAL INTRUSION OF ROADS BY LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE HIGHWAY BOUNDARIES AND WHERE NECESSARY ON ADJOINING LAND ACQUIRED FOR THE PURPOSE

3 . MINIMISING THE LAND SEVERANCE AND DEMOLITON OF PROPERTIES

4 . ENSURING THAT THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF STREET FURNITURE , BUS STOPS , BUS SHELTERS, ETC ARE SYMPATHETIC TO THEIR SURROUNDING AND ACCIDENTS RESULTING FROM THEIR PRESENCE ARE MINIMISED

5 . CONTROLLING ROAD TRAFFIC INCLUDING THE SEGREGATION OF PEDESTRIANS AND VEHICLES THUS ENABLING THE PEDESTRIANISATION OF STREETS TO BE INTRODUCED IN SHOPPING CENTRES WHERE APPROPRIATE

17 6. REMOVING EXTRANEOUS TRAFFIC FROM CONSERVATION AREAS AND OTHER AREAS OF LANDSCAPE AN D CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE

7. REQUIRING THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR CYCLISTS INCLUDING CYCLEWAYS ON LARGE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES WHERE APPROPRIATE .

8. USING WHERE FEASIBLE ABANDONED RAILWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR NEW HIGHWAY ROUTES.

9. IMPROVING JUNCTION LAYOUTS TO FACILITATE SAFE VEHICULAR MOVEMENT .

T4 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT EXCEPT IN TOWN CENTRES (TS) ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT, REDEVELOPMENT OR CHANGES OF USE SHOULD INCLUDE APPROPRIATE OPERATIONAL AND NON-OPERATIONAL PARKING PROVISIONS ACCORDING TO THE LAND USE, DENSITY AND LOCATION PROPOSED. IN TOWN CENTRES, THERE WILL A PRESUMPTION AGAINST THE LOCATION OF THE REQUIRED NON-OPERATIONAL CAR PARKING WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF NEW DEVELOPMENT .

TS IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL IN CONJUNCTION WITH BUS OPERATORS TO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF EFFICIENT AND INTEGRGATED SERVICES BY:

1. THE PROVISION AND IMPROVEMENT OF BUS TERMINAL AND SUPPORTING FACILITIES SUCH AS BUS DEPOTS, BUS STATIONS, TURNING CIRCLES, LAYBYS, BUS STOPS AND BUS LANES .

2 . THE DESIGN OF NEW DEVELOPMENT SO AS TO PERMIT THE FREE AND EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF BUSES.

3. THE LOCATION, WHERE PRACTICABLE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES INCLUDING THOSE FOR THE ELDERLY ADJACENT TO BUS ROUTES

4. ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF BUS/RAIL INTERCHANGE FACILITIES.

T6 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE PARK AND RIDE (T12) FACILITIES AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO RAILWAY STATIONS AND FOR THERE TO BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF STATION IMPROVEMENTS AND OF DEVELOPMENT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO RAILWAY STATIONS.

T7 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF (T14)

1. NEW GOODS SIDINGS AND CENTRAL FREIGHT CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES WHERE IT IS IN THE INTERESTS OF ROAD USERS, INDUSTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT THAT MORE BULK FREIGHT BE ASSIGED TO RAIL

2 . RAIL FREIGHT ORIENTED INDUSTRY LOCATED ADJACENT TO RAILWAY LINES.

T8 DELETED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE. (T16)

T9 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT PROVISION BE MADE FOR THE NEEDS OF CYCLISTS IN THE DESIGN OF TRANSPORT FACILITIES.

18 HOUSING

H1 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT LAND FOR HOUSING SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE UP TO 1996 TO ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITIONAL DWELLING NEEDS OF THE POPULATION WHICH ARE ESTIMATED TO BE

AREA DWELLINGS

CYNON VALLEY 1,550 MERTHYR TYDFIL 2,150 OGWR 7,000 RHONDDA 800 RHYMNEY VALLEY 6,600 TAFF ELY 5,800 MID GLAMORGAN 23,900

H2 DELETED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE (H3)

H3 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF THE CONVERSION OF SUITABLE (H4) DWELINGS INTO UNITS FOR TWO OR MORE HOUSEHOLDS AND THE CHANGE OF USE OF SUITABLE BUILDINGS FROM OTHER USES TO RESIDENTIAL USE

H4 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT DEVELOPMENT INVOLVING CONVERSION (H5) AND CHANGE OF USE TO RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES SHOULD PROVIDE ADEQUATE CAR PARKING AND OPEN SPACE AND THAT SUCH DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL AREAS MUST NOT LEAD TO SPORADIC OR ISOLATED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE .

H5 THE COUNTY COUNCIL ANTICIPATES THAT ABOUT 10% OF NEW DWELLINGS IN THE COUNTY WILL BE ACCOMMODATED ON SMALL SITES UP TO ABOUT 0 . 4 HECTARE . THE PROPORTION OF SMALL SITES IN ANY DISTRICT OR SETTLEMENT MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER ACCORDING TO CIRCUMSTANCES .

H10 CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO THE SITING IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS IN AND ADJOINING TOWNS AND VILLAGES AND PROPOSED NEW SETTLEMENTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED RESIDENCES COMMANDING HIGH STANDARDS OF PRIVACY AND SPACE. THESE MAY BE SITED EITHER SINGLY OR IN SMALL LOW DENSITY GROUPS IN LOCATIONS OUTSIDE THE BRECON BECAONS NATIONAL PARK WHICH DO NOT PREJDUICE POLICIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF SITES OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST , NATURE RESERVES , CONSERVATION AREAS , THE HERITAGE COAST AND OPEN COUNTRYSIDE .

H1 1 WHEREVER POSSIBLE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL AREAS CHARACTERISED BY HIGH STANDARDS OF PRIVACY AND SPACIOUSNESS WILL BE PROTECTED AGAINST OVER DEVELOPMENT AND INSENSITIVE OR INAPPROPRIATE INFILLING.

19 M13 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING CONSENT TO USE LAND FOR COAL STOCKING SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

1 FACTORS WHICH MAKE IT NECESSARY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT TO TAKE PLACE

2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS PARTICULARLY POLLUTION AND VISUAL IMPACT AND THE EFFECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT ON LANDSCAPE AND AMENITY INTERESTS IN THE LOCALITY

3 POLLUTION OR DISTURBANCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE

4 DURATION OF OPERATIONS

5 TRAFFIC GENERATION BOTH WITHIN AND FROM THE SITE

6 EFFECT ON AGRICULTURE AND OTHER LAND USES

7 PROPOSALS FOR RESTORATION AND AFTERCARE

M14 THERE WILL BE A GENERAL PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF EXPLORATION FOR OIL AND GAS PROVIDED THAT ANY PROPOSALS CONTAIN APPROPRIATE MEASURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND RESTORATION OF THE LAND

M15 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING CONSENT FOR OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION/PRODUCTION SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF WORKING ON LANDSCAPE AND AMENITY INTERESTS IN THE LOCALITY

2 POLLUTION OR DISTURBANCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE

3 TRAFFIC GENERATION TO AND FROM THE SITE

4 EMPLOYMENT IMPLICATIONS

5 AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER LAND USES

6 PROPOSALS FOR RESTORATION

M16 THERE -WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST NEW QUARRIES AND SUBSTANTIAL EXTENSIONS TO EXISTING QUARRIES IN THE BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK

M17 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL SEEK TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT LAND WITH PLANNING PERMISSION TO SECURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF AGGREGATES IN THE PLAN PERIOD. SO FAR AS PRACTICABLE THE STERILISATION OF RESERVES BY OTHER FORMS OF DEVELOPMENT WILL BE AVOIDED

24 RETAILING

R1 THE COUNTY COUNCIL SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE BULK OF THE PEOPLE IN MID GLAMORGAN HAVE REASONABLE ACCESS TO LARGE MODERN RETAIL STORES SELLING MAINLY FOOD AND OTHER CONVENIENCE GOODS. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR SUCH STORES WILL BE EVALUATED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

1 THE EXTENT OF ANY ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE VIABILITY AND VITALITY OF NEARBY TOWN CENTRES AS A WHOLE, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE CUMULATIVE EFFECTS OF OTHER RECENT AND PROPOSED MAJOR RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS.

2 ACCESS TO THE PRIMARY ROAD NETWORK AND EFFECT ON TRAFFIC FLOWS

3 ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT

4 THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALITY, FARM STRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPE

R2 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF SHOPPING DEVELOPMENT IN (R3) TOWN CENTRES AND PARTICULARLY THOSE IN THE VALLEY HEARTS

R3 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT THERE SHOULD BE A PRESUMPTION IN (R4) FAVOUR OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL HARKETS RELATED TO EXISTING SHOPPING CENTRES.

R4 DELETED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

R5 RETAIL WAREHOUSE , INCLUDING THOSE SELLING FURNITURE AND CARPETS , ELECTRICAL GOODS AND OTHER DOMESTIC APPLIANCES , MAY BE ACCEPTABLE IN OR ADJACENT TO EXISTING TOWN AND DISTRICT CENTRES AND IN OTHER LOCATIONS WHERE IT CAN BE DEMONSTRATED THAT A SUITABLE SITE IN OR ADJACENT TO AN EXISTING CENTRE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEAR FUTURE . ANY GRANT OF PLANNING CONSENT FOR RETAIL WAREHOUSES OUTSIDE TOWN AND DISTRICT CENTRES MAY BE RESTRICTED TO THE SALE AND PROVISION OF SPECIFIED GOODS AND SERVICES WITHIN CLASS A1 OF THE SCHEDULE TO THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (USE CLASSES) ORDER 1987 . PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH RETAIL WAREHOUSES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

1 THE EXTENT OF ANY ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE VIABILITY AND VITALITY OF NEARBY TOWN CENTRES AS A WHOLE, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE CUMULATIVE EFFECTS OF OTHER RECENT AND PROPOSED MAJOR RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS.

2 ACCESS TO THE PRIMARY ROAD NETWORK AND EFFECT ON TRAFFIC FLOWS

3 ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT

4 THE LOCAL ENIVRONMENT INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALITY , FARM STRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPE .

R6 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST ADDITIONAL SINGLE SHOPS OR GROUPS OF SMALL SHOPS OUTSIDE ESTABLISHED CENTRES EXCEPT WHERE JUSTIFIED SPECIFICALLY TO SERVE AREAS OF NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OR WHERE THERE IS A DEMONSTRATED DEFICIENCY IN SHOPPING FACILITIES IN EXISTING HOUSING AREAS

25 R7 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST THE USE OF INDUSTRIAL SITES FOR RETAILING PURPOSES UNLESS THERE IS A SUFFICIENT QUANTITY AND VARIETY OF LAND AVAILABLE FOR MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE INDUSTRY IN THE LOCALITY. WHERE ACCEPTABLE, RETAILING USES WILL BE LIMITED TO CAR, CARAVAN AND BOAT SALES, GARDEN CENTRES, DIY STORES, FURNITURE AND CARPET WAREHOUSES AND WAREHOUSES SELLING ELECTRICAL GOODS AND OTHER DOMESTIC APPLICANCES (IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY R5). THIS POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SITES WITHIN POLICY E5, ON WHICH THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST ANY FORM OF RETAIL DEVELOPMENT.

R8 THERE WILL BE A GENERAL PRESUMPTION AGAINST PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE FOR (R8) RETAIL SALES FROM WHOLESALE CASH AND CARRY UNITS

26 LANDSCAPE AND CONSERVATION

LC1 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST DEVELOPMENT WHICH WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE AREAS DEFINED AS HERITAGE COAST, THE KENFIG POOL AND DUNES LOCAL NATURE RESERVE, AND CAERPHILLY MOUNTAIN PROJECT AREA . IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO ENHANCE THESE AREAS IN THE INTERESTS OF LANDSCAPE AND NATURE CONSERVATION FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT

LC2 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST SAND EXTRACTION ALONG THE (LC2) ENTIRE FORESHORE AND THE DUNE SYSTEMS OF THE MID GLAMORGAN COASTLINE .

LC3 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMTPION AGAINST RECREATIONAL USE OF THE (LC3) FORESHORE AND DUNE SYSTEMS IN MID GLAMORGAN UNLESS SUCH USE IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PRIMARY CONSERVATION OBJECTIVE FOR THESE AREAS

IT IS THE COUNTY COUNCIL"S POLICY THAT IN THE BRECON BECAONS (LC4) NATIONAL PARK PRIORITY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO LANDSCAPE AND NATURE CONSERVATION

LC5 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST DEVELOPMENT WHICH WOULD (LC5) ADVERSELY AFFECT SITES RECOGNISED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE NATURE CONSERVANCY COUNCIL AS HAVING NATURE CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE

LC6 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST DEVELOPMENT LIKELY TO CAUSE (LC6) POLLUTION .

LC7 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES TO IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF AND (LC7) RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO THE AND AS APPROPRIATE OTHER RIVERS IN THE COUNTY

Lca THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST ALL DEVELOPMENT ON THE COAL­ (LC9) FIELD PLATEAU EXCEPT THAT NECESSARY FOR AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY .

LC9 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST DEVELOPMENT WHICH CONSTITUTES A (LC10) SIGNIFICANT INTRUSION INTO THE LANDSCAPE PARTICULARLY ON THE SIDES OF TRE VALLEYS IN THE COALFIELD AND IN OTHER AREAS THAT MAY BE DEFINED AS HAVING PARTICULAR LANDSCAPE VALUE .

LC10 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT EXISTING NATURAL WOODLANDS SHOULD BE PROTECTED AND EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINED AND THAT THE CURRENT STOCK OF HARDWOOD TREES IN THE COUNTY SHOULD BE INCREASED

LC11 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF AFFORESTATION PROPOSALS UNLESS SUCH PROPOSALS WOULD

1 LEAD TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ISOLATED BLOCKS OF TREES OTHER THAN SHELTER BELTS .

2 . INVOLVE CLEAR OR SUBSTANTIAL FELLING OF INDIGENOUS TREES .

3 . DETRACT FROM THE APPEARANCE OF SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPE FETAURES .

4 . ENDANGER THE PRESERVATION OF ANCIENT MONUMENTS OR OTHER FEATURES OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTEREST .

27 5. ADVERSELY AFFECT NATURE CONSERVATION INTERESTS.

6 . ADVERSELY AFFECT AGRICULTURE .

7. RESULT IN CONTINUOUS TRACTS OF CONIFEROUS TREES.

LC12 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT THOSE BUILDINGS AND ARTEFACTS WHICH MAKE A SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE QUALITY CHARACTER AND INTEREST OF THE ENVIRONMENT SHOULD BE PROTECTED AND WHERE NECESSARY RESTORED.

LC13 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST DEVELOPMENT LIKELY TO AFFECT (LC14) ADVERSELY THE CHARACTER OF CONSERVATION AREAS .

LC14 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT WHERE SITES OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORICAL INTEREST MAY BE DISTURBED BY DEVELOPMENT, THAT PROVISION BE MADE FOR THE EXCAVATION AND RECORDING OF SUCH SITES AND THE RESCUE OF IMPORTANT ARTEFACTS .

28 RECREATION AND TOORISM

RT1 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT PRIORITY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO (RT1 ) SATISFYING RECREATION DEMAND ARISING IN THE VALLEY HEARTS AND VALLEY HEAD ZONES AS BEING THE MOST SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS IN THE COUNTY.

RT2 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL GIVE PRIORITY TO MEETING THE RECREATION NEEDS OF THE DISABLED BY ADAPTING EXISTING FACILITIES BY CAREFUL DESIGN OF NEW FACILITIES AND BY THE PROVISION OF SUITABLE TRANSPORT FACILITIES

RT3 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL GIVE PRIORITY TO MEETING THE RECREATION NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED GROUPS BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO FACILITIES ON THE URBAN FRINGE AND THE PROVISION OF PICNIC SITES AND OTHER AMENITIES WITHIN EASY REACH OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTES

RT4 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUITABLE (RT3) RECREATION FACILITIES SUCH AS GOLF COURSES, PLAYING FIELDS OR INFORMAL RECREATION AREAS ON THE FRINGE OF URBAN AREAS .

RT5 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES TO HELP SOLVE LAND USE CONFLICTS ON THE FRINGE OF URBAN AREAS IN THE COUNTY BUT PARTICULARLY ON THE FRINGE OF MERTHYR TYDFIL BY IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND BY DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS IN THE LIGHT OF THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF AGRICULTURE, RECREATION, LANDSCAPE AND COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVATION, TAKING ACCOUNT, WHERE APPROPRIATE, OF COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT SCHEMES.

RT6 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL FAVOUR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WIDE RANGE OF RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE CONSISTENT WITH THE PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL, LANDSCAPE AND NATURE CONSERVATION INTERESTS INLCUDING, WHERE APPROPRIATE, THE PROVISION OF SITES FOR INFORMAL RECREATION, CAR PARKING, PICNICKING, INTERPRETATION AND THE WAYMAKRING OF FOOTPATHS.

RT7 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST DEVELOPMENT WHICH RESULTS IN THE (RT5) DISCONTINUANCE OF AN EXISTING RECREATION FACILITY.

RT8 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF PROPOSALS FOR RECREATION (RT6) FACILITIES WHERE THERE IS PUBLIC MULTI-USE.

RT9 DELETED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

RT10 COUNTRY PARKS WILL BE ESTABLISHED AT , BRYNGARW, , AND DARREN VALLEY. IN THE SHORT TERM THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDE INFORMAL RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE DARREN VALLEY TOWARDS THAT END. OTHER COUNTRY PARKS MAY BE ESTABLISHED ELSEWHERE AS APPROPRAITE EITHER BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL OR OTHER AGENCIES, PARTICULARLY ON RECLAIMED LAND .

RT11 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL FAVOUR THE PROVISION OF MAJOR RURAL RECREATION FACILITIES, PARTICULARLY FOR WATER SPORTS AND GOLF.

RT12 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL DEVELOP THE EXISTING PUBLIC FOOTPATH AND (RT13 ) BRIDLEWAY NETWORK FOR RECREATION TO A DEGREE CONSISTENT WITH AVOIDING UNDUE DETRIMENT TO AGRICULTURE AND NATURE CONSERVATION INTERESTS .

29 RT13 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT BRIDLEWAY NETWORKS IN THE VICINITY (RT14) OF EXISTING RIDING SCHOOLS WILL BE REDEFINED WHERE NECESSARY AND THAT THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST NEW RIDING SCHOOLS EXCEPT IN LOCATIONS WHERE ADEQUATE BRI~LEWAYS OR OTHER PATHS ALREADY EXIST OR CAN BE PROVIDED .

RT14 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT RECREATIONAL CYCLE ROUTES BE DEVELOPED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY PARTICULARLY WHERE DISUSED RAILWAY LINES CAN BE UTILISED TO LINK MAIN SETTLEMENTS.

RT15 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES TO DEVELOP FURTHER PORTCHAWL AS A MAJOR (RT15) TOURIST CENTRE .

RT16 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF DEVELOPMENT WHICH IMPROVES THE RANGE OF ACCOMMODATION AND TOURIST FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR VISITORS TO THE COUNTY, PARTICULARLY TO THE VALLEYS, INCLUDING IN APPROPRIATE CASES THE RESTORATION AND CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDINGS PROTECTED UNDER POLICY LC12.

RT17 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF SUITABLY LOCATED SITES FOR TOURING CARAVANS AND CAMPING PITCHES.

RT18 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT A TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE BE ESTABLISHED AS PART OF THE IMPROVED SERVICES AT SARN, IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE TOURISM, PARTICULARLY IN THE VALLEYS .

RT19 PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR HOTEL AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES WELL RELATED TO THE M4 MOTORWAY JUNCTIONS IN THE COUNTY BUT PAYING DUE REGARD TO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. INITIALLY SITES SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED AT THE MISKIN AND JUNCTIONS.

30 WASTE DISPOSAL

WD1 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF FACILITIES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF NON-TOXIC WASTE BY LANDFILL METHODS WITH ADEQUATE CAPACITY TO CATER FOR NEEDS AT LEAST TO 1991 IN EACH DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY.

WD2 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT APPLICATIONS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL SITES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

1 AVOIDANCE OF BOTH SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND WATER POLLUTION

2 PROVISION OF ADEQUATE SITE ACCESS

3 EFFECTS ON RESIDENTIAL INTERESTS AND AMENITY

4 EFFECT ON ECOLOGY OR ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE AREA

5 EFFECT ON AGRICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE

WD3 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST PROPOSALS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL THAT DO NOT PROVIDE FOR PHASED WORKING WHERE APPROPRIATE AND RESTORATION WHERE POSSIBLE AND DO NOT PROVIDE FOR AN APPROPRIATE BENEFICIAL APTER-USE

3 1 PUBLIC UTILITIES

U1 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT LAND TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT UTILITY SERVICES SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT TO TAKE PLACE AND TO REDUCE EXISTING LEVELS OF POLLUTION

U2 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT THE PROVISION OF UTILITY SERVICES SHOULD HAVE AS LITTLE ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE COUNTY AS POSSIBLE. IN PARTICULAR

ALL SERVICES SHOULD BE PLACED UNDERGROUND WHERE POSSIBLE .

2 WHERE PLACING UNDERGROUND IS NOT POSSIBLE SERVICES SHOULD BE ROUTED SO AS TO MINIMISE THEIR IMPACT

3 WHERE SERVICES ARE PLACED UNDERGROUND ADEQUATE MEASURES SHALL BE TAKEN

i) TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY

ii) TO MINIMISE THE EFFECT ON THE COMMUNITY OF CARRYING OUT THE WORKS

iii) TO RESTORE THE LAND TO HARMONISE WITH ITS SURROUNDINGS

4 MEASURES SHALL BE TAKEN WHEREVER POSSIBLE TO RATIONALISE SERVICE PROVISION SO AS TO REDUCE ITS IMPACT

32 AGRICULTURE

Al THERE WILL BE A GENERAL PRESUMPTION . AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT OF (Al) AGRICULTURAL LAND AND WHEREVER ITS DEVELOPMENT IS NECESSARY LAND OF HIGH AGRICULTURAL QUALITY SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN WHEN OTHER LAND OF LOWER QUALITY IS AVAILABLE.

A2 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND SHOULD TAKE (A2) PLACE IN SUCH A WAY AS TO MINIMISE DISTURBANCE TO AGRICULTURE .

A3 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR (A3) RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER USES SHOULD HAVE REGARD TO THE NEED TO PROVIDE FOR, WHERE FEASIBLE, A BUFFER OF APPROPRIATE NON- RESIDENTIAL USE BETWEEN HOUSING AND FARMLAND .

33 SETTLEMENT POLICY

S1 THE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL REQUIRE THAT HOUSING LAND BE DEVELOPED AT (S 1 ) THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE DENSITY COMPATIBLE WITH THE SATISFACTORY FUNCTIONING OF THE LAND USE PROPOSED WHILST SAFEGUARDING NEIGH­ BOURING LAND USES AND MAKING ADEQUATE PROVISION FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES.

S2 THE COUNTY COUNCIL PROPOSES THAT PRIORITY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROPRIATE USES OF VACANT, DERELICT, FORMERLY DERELICT OR UNDER-USED LAND IN URBAN AREAS

S3 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION AGAINST

DEVELOPMENT IN THE OPEN COUNTRYSIDE UNLESS IT IS NECESSARY IN THE INTERESTS OF AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRY, EXCEPT FOR THE CONVERSION OF SUITABLE REDUNDANT BUILDINGS TO PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL OR TOURIST ACCOMMODATION OR BUSINESS USES (CLASS B1) WHERE : -

(a) THE EXISTING BUILDING IS STRUCTURALLY SOUND OR CAPABLE OF BEING MADE SO WITHOUT MAJOR EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS OR RECONSTRUCTION, THE PROPOSED USE IS COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING LAND USES AND SATISFACTORY PROVISION FOR SERVICES, ACCESS AND PARKING CAN BE MADE.

(b) THE BUILDING IS PART OF A GROUP AND IS CONSTRUCTED OF MATERIALS AND IN A STYLE COMPATIBLE WITH BUILDINGS TRADITIONAL TO THE COUNTRYSIDE IN THAT LOCALITY PRIOR TO 1914. ONLY IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CONVERSION OF AN ISOLATED BUILING, OR ONE BUILT SINCE 1914, BE CONSIDERED.

(e) THE CHARACTER AND DESIGN OF THE BUILDING IS RESPECTED (PARTICULARLY IF IT HAS HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL MERIT) AND IT IS IN SCALE AND SYMPATHY WITH THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE.

2. THE EXTENSION OF RIBBON DEVELOPMENT

3 . SPORADIC DEVELOPMENT OR ITS INTENSIFICATION, OR THE SITING OF DWELLINGS, OUTSIDE MAIN TOWNS AND VILLAGES, OTHER THAN IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES SET OUT IN POLICIES 54, 512, S35, S40 AND S61 .

54 DEVELOPMENT IN SETTLEMENTS AND BUILT-UP AREAS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED BELOW WILL GENERALLY BE RESTRICTED TO LIMITED INFILLING AND ROUNDING OFF AND TO EXISTING PLANNING PERMISSIONS TAKING APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT OF THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11 .

34 POLICY AREA MAIN BUILT UP AREAS

ABERDARE , , ABERNANT, , , ABE RAMAN AND

HIRWAUN AND

MOUNTAIN ASH MOUNTAIN ASH , MIS KIN AND PENRIIIWCEIBER

ABERCYNON ABERCYNON , TYNETOWN, , AND INCLINE TOP

YNYSYBWL AND COED-Y- CWM

MERTHYR TYDFIL MERTHYR TYDFIL, CEFN COED- Y- CYMMER, ­ Y-FAGWR , PANT , , , TWYNYRODYN, AND TROEDYRIIIW

MERTHYR VALE , YNYSOWEN AND MOUNT PLEASANT

TREHARRIS , AND QUAKER'S YARD

BEDLINOG

MID OGWR BRIDGEND, PYLE , NORTH CORNELL Y, , ABERKENFIG , , , BRYNCETHIN , SARN, LITCHARD AND PENCOED .

OGWR COASTAL PORTHCAWL

LLYNFI VALLEY MAESTEG, CAERAU, NANTYFFYLLON

OGMORE AND GARW BLANEGARW, PONTYCYMMER, NANTYMOEL, VALLEYS PRICETOWN, , LEWISTOWN, EVANSTOWN .

RII0NDDA , , , , , GELLI, YSTRAD, , , TONYFANDY , , WILLIAMSTOWN, , DINAS, PORTH , CYMMER , , , WATTS TOWN , , , FERNDALE, , , YNYSOWEN AND LLWYNCELYN.

LOWER RIIYMNEY VALLEY CAERPHILLY , BEDWAS , TRETHOMAS , LLANBRADACH , ABERTRIDWR AND SENGHENYDD.

MID RHYMNEY VALLEY YSTRAD MYNACH, MAESYCYMMER , HENGOED, GELLIGAER, TIRYBERTH, PENGAM , BARGOED AND ABERHARGOED

UPPER RIIYMNEY VALLEY RHYMNEY , PONTLOTTYN AND NEW TREDEGAR

NELSON NELSON

PONTYPRIDD PONTYPRIDD , CILFYNYDD , , , , AND HAWTHORN

TAFF ELY HEART AND

35 S26 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN BEDLINOG SHOULD GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO SITES ALLOCATED IN THE LOCAL PLAN AND TO INFILLING , AND ROUNDING OFF THE EXISTING BUILT UP AREA, TAKING APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT OF THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11 .

OGWR

S27 FUTURE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE MID OGWR POLICY AREA UP TO 1996 SHOULD TAKE PLACE ON THOSE SITES ALREADY WITH PLANNING PERMISSION OR ALLOCATED IN LOCAL PLANS WHICH TOGETHER COULD ACCOMMODATE APPROXIMATELY 4,900 DWELLINGS. THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11 SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AS APPROPRIATE .

S28 APPROXIMATELY 150 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MID OGWR POLICY AREA IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

S29 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF FURTHER SHOPPING AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN CLASSES A1, A2, A3 AND B1 I N BRIDGEND

S30 PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1000 NEW DWELLINGS IN LLYNFI VALLEY POLICY AREA BY 1996 , TAKING APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT OF THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 ANDH11 .

S31 APPROXIMATELY 25 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE LLYNFI VALLEY POLICY AREA IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

S32 PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR APPROXIMATELY 600 NEW DWELLINGS IN THE OGMORE AND GARW VALLEYS POLICY AREA BY 1996, TAKING ACCOUNT AS APPROPRIATE OF THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE OGMORE AND GARW VALLEYS SHOULD TAKE PLACE ON SITES ALREADY WITH PLANNING PERMISSION OR ALLOCATED IN THE LCOAL PLAN OR ON SITES TO BE RECLAIMED FOR HOUSING PURPOSES, WHILE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN EVANSTOWN SHOULD GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO INFILLING AND ROUNDI NG OFF. PROVISION FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE MADE AS APPROPRIATE IN THE ABERKENFIG , BRIDGEND, BRYNCETHIN, BRYNMENYN, LITCHARD, PENCOED, SARN AND TONDU AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY S27

S33 APPROXIMATELY 20 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN OGMORE AND GARW VALLEYS IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

S34 IN VIEW OF THE AMOUNT OF LAND ALREADY WITH PLANNING PERMISSION FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN PORTHCAWL , NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SHOULD MAINLY TAKE PLACE ON SITES ALREADY WITH PLANNING PERMISSION , OR TO BE ALLOCATED IN THE LOCAL PLAN , TAKING APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT OF THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11

S35 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT I N THE RURAL COASTAL AREA OF OGWR SHOULD GENERALLY BE RESTRICTED TO LIMITED INFILLING AND ROUNDING OFF IN THE VILLAGES OF : -

EWENNY/ CORNTOWN, OGMORE-BY- SEA , ST. BRIDES MAJOR , SOUTHERNDOWN, AND WICK. THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11 SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AS APPROPRIATE .

S36 THERE WILL BE A GENERAL PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF SERVICED HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION IN PORTHCAWL AND AGAINST AN INCREASE IN THE PRESENT NUMBER OF STATIC CARAVANS

38 RHONDDA

S37 PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR APPROXIMATELY 800 NEW DWELLINGS I N THE (537 : RHONDDA POLICY AREA BY 1996 . IN VIEW OF THE NEED TO PROMOTE PROVISION OF NEW HOUSING , DEVELOPMENT OF SITES ALREADY WITH PLANNING PERMISSION, ALLOCATED IN THE LOCAL PLAN, OR WELL RELATED TO EXISTING BUILT- UP AREAS WILL BE FAVOURED . THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11 SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AS APPROPRIATE

S37A APPROXIMATELY 30 HECTARES OF LAND FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE RHONDDA POLICY AREA IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

S38 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF SHOPPING DEVELOPMENT IN FERNDALE, PORTH AND TREORCHY IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY R2 BUT PARTICULARLY IN

RHYMNEY VALLEY

S39 FUTURE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE LOWER RHYMNEY VALLEY POLICY AREA UP TO 1996 SHOULD TAKE PLACE ON SITES ALREADY WITH PLANNING PERMISSION OR ALLOCATED IN THE LOCAL PLAN , TAKING APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT OF THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11

S40 OUTSIDE THE MAIN BUILT-UP AREAS OF CAERPHILLY, BEDWAS , TRETHOMAS , LLANBRADACH , ABERTRIDWR AND SENGHENYDD IN THE LOWER RHYMNEY VALLEY POLICY AREA , HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SHOULD GENERALLY BE RESTRICTED TO LIMITED INFILLING, ROUNDING OFF AND EXISTING PLANNING PERMISSIONS . THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11 SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AS APPROPRIATE

S41 APPROXIMATELY 30 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE LOWER RHYMNEY VALLEY POLICY AREA IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

S42 THERE WILL BE A GENERAL PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF OFFICE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN CLASSES A2 AND B1 IN CAERPHILLY EITHER IN THE TOWN CENTRE OR IF THIS IS NOT PRACTICABLE ON AN OUT OF CENTRE SITE WELL CONNECTED TO ROAD AND RAIL LINKS

S43 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF HOTEL AND OTHER SERVICED (S48) TOURIST ACCOMMODATION IN CAERPHILLY

S44 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF FURTHER SHOPPING AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN CLASSES A1,A2,A3 AND B1 IN CAERPHILLY TOWN CENTRE

S45 PROVISION SHOULD BE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2,100 NEW DWELLINGS IN THE MID RHYMNEY VALLEY POLICY AREA BY 1996 . IN ADDITION TO EXISTING PLANNING PERMISSIONS THE LOCAL PLAN WILL NEED TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL HOUSING LAND TO MEET THE PRESENT SHORTFALL IN SUPPLY . THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11 SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AS APPROPRIATE

S46 APPROXIMATELY 50 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MID RHYMNEY VALLEY POLICY AREA IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

39 S47 PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 NEW DWELLINGS IN NELSON BY 1996. FUTURE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SHOULD TAKE PLACE ON SITES ALREADY WITH PLANNING PERMISSION OR ALLOCATED IN THE LOCAL PLAN, TAKING APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT OF THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11

S48 APPROXIMATELY 25 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN NELSON IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

S49 PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR APPROXIMATELY 600 NEW DWELLINGS INTHE UPPER RHYMNEY VALLEY POLICY AREA BY 1996, TAKING APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT OF THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN DARREN VALLEY SHOULD MAINLY CONSIST OF LIMITED INFILLING AND ROUNDING OFF IN DERI AND

S50 APPROXIMATELY 15 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE UPPER RHYMNEY VALLEY POLICY AREA IN RELATION TO POLICIES. E1 AND E7

TAFF ELY

S51 PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,100 NEW DWELLINGS IN THE PONTYPRIDD POLICY AREA BY 1996. IN ADDITION TO EXISTING PLANNING PERMISSIONS, LAND TO ACCOMMODATE ANTICIPATED REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED IN A LOCAL PLAN. THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11 SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AS APPROPRIATE

S52 APPROXIMATELY 35 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE PONTYPRIDD POLICY AREA IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

S53 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF OFFICES WITHIN CLASSES A2 AND B1 IN PONTYPRIDD EITHER WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE OF IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE ON AN OUT OF CENTRE SITE WELL RELATED TO ROAD AND RAIL LINKS

S54 THERE WILL BE A PRESUMPTION IN FAVOUR OF FURTHER EXPANSION OF THE ( S66) POLYTECHNIC OF WALES

S55 PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR APPROXIMATELY 900 NEW DWELLINGS IN THE TAFF ELY HEART POLICY AREA BY 1996, TAKING APPROPRIATE ACCOUNT OF THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H11

S56 APPROXIMATELY 5 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE TAFF ELY HEART POLICY AREA IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

S57 PROVISION SHOULD BE MADE FOR APPROXIMATELY 400 NEW DWELLINGS IN THE LLANHARAN POLICY AREA BY 1996 IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDANCE TO BE " PROVIDED BY A LOCAL PLAN . THE PROVISIONS OF POLICIES H10 AND H{l SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AS APPROPRIATE

S58 APPROXIMATELY 10 HECTARES OF LAND SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE LLANHARAN POLICY AREA IN RELATION TO POLICIES E1 AND E7

40 T(E) The County Council will give financial support within the T10(C) resources avai lable to efficiently and reliably operate bus services to maintain at least a minimum network of services .

T(F) The County Counci l supports the retention of the existing T11(C) local passenger train network in Mid Glamorgan and urges the British Railways Board and the Welsh Office to adopt a positive policy for its development and modernisation in order to improve its usage .

T(G) The County Council will co- operate with bus operators and T 13(C) British Railways Board to introduce a positive marketing policy in an attempt to maximise patronage and to assist in the elimination of competing services .

T(H) The County Council will ·continue to support the develop- T 15(C) ment of national and international transport facilities for passengers and freight associated with Mid Glamorgan.

M Minerals

M4(C) Deleted

LC Landscape and Conservation

LC(A) The County Council proposes that i nterpretative LC8(C) facilities will be developed to assist public under­ standing of the importance of nature conservation in the County and the greater enjoyment of the countryside.

D Derelict Land and Land Reclamation

D(A) The County Council together with District Councils will D4(C) encourage the work of other bodies involved in contribut­ ing towards the reclamation of derelict land.

RT Recreation and Tourism

RT(A) The County Council proposes to prepare in close RT7(C) consultation with the District Councils and the Sports Council for Wales advisory guidelines for estimating demand for urban based facilities in the County including playing pitches and indoor sports facilities .

RT(B) The County Council together with District Councils and RT10(C) other agencies proposes that existing, unmanaged informal recreation sites should be brought under management as soon as possible.

RT(C) The County Council together with District Councils, the RT1 1 (C) Wales Tourist Board, the Forestry Commission and other agencies will develop special recreation attractions during the summer months .

RT(D) The County Council will encourage an improvement in the RT 18(C) range of activities and amenities available to tourists.

RT(E) The County Council together with the District Councils and RT19(C) the Wales Tourist Board proposes to develop as fully as possible interpretation facilities for urban and rural areas .

43 RT(F) The County Council will work in conjunction with the Wales Tourist Board and other agencies to provide a tourist information service for visitors and residents in the County.

WD Waste Disposal

WD(A) The County Council will support the development of joint waste disposal facilities by District Councils in Mid Glamorganaimed at securing further disposal capacity to accommodate waste arising in the County.

WD(B) The County council supports the undertaking of a study of the long term options for waste disposal in Mid Glamorgan including the benefits of joint provision of facilities with Waste Disposal Authorities outside Mid Glamorgan, and opportunities for the establishment of waste processing and recycling industries.

S Settlement

SIAl The present importance of Pontypridd as a shopping S64(C) centre should be maintained.

Notes

Reference numbers after policies refer to County Council Policy numbers as contained in the Approved plan . These have now been dispensed with and a lettering system introduced.

Policies in heavy type are new County Council Policies .

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