Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Local Development Plan
Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority
Local Development Plan
Talgarth Town Council Area Settlement Asssessments
Including
Talgarth Trefecca Pengenffordd
September 2009
Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth
Contents Introduction Community Profile
Settlement Assessment XXXXX
Step 1: Settlement Overview. Step 2: Land Availability Survey Step 3: Consultation Responses
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Step 1: Settlement Overview. Step 2: Land Availability Survey Step 3: Consultation Responses
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Introduction This paper is one of a series of Community Assessment papers prepared by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA) as part of the review of the evidence base for the Local Development Plan (LDP). This paper considers in detail planning issues arising in the Talgarth Town Council area, This includes Talgarth Town and the villages of Trefecaa and Pengenffordd.
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Purpose of Assessments The overall purpose is to establish, through a combination of desk surveys, consultations and site surveys, a set of policies and land allocations which are able to respond to the needs of each community whilst taking into account the special qualities of the National Park.
To do this we carried out a ―3 step‖ survey Step 1— ―paint a picture‖ of the place and its qualities. (desk surveys) Step 2 —find out how much growth the place could take without harming the special qualities of the National Park (site surveys) Step 3 —take into account what people told us (consultations) technical experts (water, highways, drainage etc) Local Residents and Town and Community Councils This approach is reflected in the structure of the report prepared for each settlement.
Structure of Settlement Assessment Reports Step 1: Settlement Overview. Step 2: Land Availability Survey Step 3: Consultation Responses
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Community Profile
Unitary Authority: Powys County Council
Geographical Location The community of Talgarth lies on the edge of the Black Mountains, their scarp and ridges forming the eastern third of its area. In the south-west corner is Mynydd Troed, either side of which streams run southwards to join the Usk. The farmed north-western foothills slope down to the Afon Llynfi, a tributary of the Wye. A small part of the community west of the Llynfi is outside the Park. The area has been settled since earliest times. There are Neolithic and Bronze Age barrows and two Iron Age hill forts, including the impressive Castell Dinas, later crowned by a Norman castle. Other mediaeval buildings include the tower house in Talgarth and the house and tower at Great Porthamal. The focus of the community is the town of Talgarth, which grew up on a Norman foundation where two important routes crossed. The older part lies around the church. A second centre later developed around the station, and further growth has taken place since the War. Talgarth is a local centre within the Park and neighbouring areas, with a cattle market, doctors' surgery, bank and shops. A major source of employment is the Mid Wales Hospital, which is scheduled for closure in 2000. The community’s second settlement is the village of Trefecca, famous for its Non-conformist College. There are also small or scattered groups of houses and farms at Pengenfordd and Waun- fach in the Rhiangoll valley.
Settlements outside National Park Boundary The whole of Talgarth community lies within the National Park Boundary
Settlements within National Park Boundary Talgarth, Trefecca and Pengenfordd
Key Statistics Profile: [XXX] Community Council Area
Key Statistics Profile: Talgarth Community Council Area
Population There are 1645 residents within Talgarth Community Council Area. These residents make up 685 households, making the average household size to be 2.34 people. The average age of residents in 2001 was 42.32. This is high compared to the average age in the County of 41.72 and 39.50 across Wales. There is a relatively low number of young people living in the 4 Brecon Beacons National Park Local Development Plan September 2009 Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth area. The following chart shows the population figures by age.
Housing In 2001 there were 727 dwellings available to house these 685 households. Of the remaining 42 dwellings, 29 were vacant and 13 were second residences or holiday homes.
The majority of dwellings (479) are privately owned, With 206 being rented. (123 from public sector landlords and 83 from private sector landlords). The housing stock is predominantly houses (257 detached houses/bungalows and 409 semi- detached houses/bungalows or terraces). Only 61 dwellings were flats. The average number of rooms per dwelling is 5.72 .
Employment & Qualifications Employment Rates Of the 1645 residents,1169 are of working age. Of these, 746 residents were employed. 31 were unemployed and 381 were economically inactive (retired or unable to work) The number of people who are retired is high for both Powys and Wales as a whole
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Travel to work The majority of people travel to work by private motor transport. Only 16 used public transport. A further 209 used alternative means of transport or worked from home. The average distance travelled to work was 19.29 miles.
Welsh Language Only 23 % of the Community speak Welsh, This is in line with the figures for the County and Walse as a whole.
Analysis
Issues for the LDP to Address:
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Feedback from Community Consultations
Talgarth Town Council held a consultation event on 4th July 2008. The full report of the event can be viewed on the authorities website. http://www.breconbeacons.org/the-authority/planning/strategy-and-policy/local- development-plan/community-engagement/community-feedback/ A summary of the findings of this event has been published in the Community Involvement Report. The relevant extract is shown below
Talgarth
Aspects of the Community that residents of Talgarth like include: Beautiful Area. Friendly People. Good Range of Shops. Good Schools.
Aspects of the Community that residents of Talgarth don‟ t like include: Empty shops in Town Centre. Dilapidated Buildings. Not enough facilities for young people. Vandalism.
Many residents would like to see the development of more shops in the Town Centre, particularly in the derelict buildings. This would help residents who have to leave the area to purchase necessities. Also, the conversion of some of the derelict shops into Affordable Housing units would be acceptable to some residents.
Certain issues that residents would like to see addressed include: More Affordable Housing to rent and buy. Development the Mid-Wales Hospital Site. More activities for young people such as parks and play areas. Focus for Tourism Development in the Town.
Response to Candidate Site Consultations
In the Talgarth Town Council Area there were a total of 14 candidate sites included in the land availabity study. All were candidate sites which were assessed for their suitability as land allocations. There were no additional smaller sites which were considered for a review of the development boundary. 13 of the candidate sites are in Talgarth Town 1 sites is in Trefecca 7 Brecon Beacons National Park Local Development Plan September 2009 Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth
The residents in the Talgarth Town Council area were engaged in the early consultations on these candidate sites.
The following comments were submitted during the Town Council Event Comments on UDP Sites
Community Comment BBNPA Response T9 – Land adjacent Doctors This allocation now has been granted outline Surgery - UDP allocation for 36 permission subject to the signing of the s106 Houses agreement. Comments: It will not be an allocation in the LDP. “Building should start on brownfield sites not greenfield land Use brown field sites opposite ( ie – Powys depot and wireguards.”)
T6 Powys depot ( Mixed use site This site is allocated for mixed use. This means in UDP) that the NPA will expect to see a comprehensive Comments : “Good site for proposal for the whole site which will Affordable housing/local needs. Part incorporate both commercial and housing use. Any application under the UDP for housing will private housing , part social housing trigger the affordable housing policy which will combined with using the wireguards ensure that a proportion of the housing built will site” be housing for rent by registered social landlords and will be available in perpetuity. T 6 Wireguards
Comments : “Why not housing ? Use old units for housing Use for factory units and leave our Greenfield sites alone”
T7 . Triangular site north of The use of this site needs to be reconsidered Talgarth Joinery . during the site assessments. However, National Currently used for agriculture. Policy seeks to prevent allocations for employment use being lost to residential Designated in UDP as General Industrial B2 Comments: “Change to a mix use site as it’s not being used. Good site for housing Gateway for Talgarth. Sensitive site – needs exemplar buildings and design.” 8 Brecon Beacons National Park Local Development Plan September 2009 Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth
Talgarth Market Comments: “Can EU money be used to secure its future ? Could be used for farmers’ markets etc as at Brecon Butter Market.”
T2 Land for 13 houses behind the Bell hotel Comments : “ Better as a car park. Fewer houses more car parking”
CAR PARK Comments. “Regular weekly markets. Remove recycling Remove recycling to a private allocated area away from car park Garden refuse skips too high for many women to lift bags into. Need for a direct footpath from car park to town centre New footpath from car park to the riverside and square. To attract visitors through the High street and help regenerate the town.”
T8 Black mountain Business Centre Comments “Mixed use a good thing on such a large site Needs to be well planned in a very detailed way with planners and the community.”
BELL STREET Comments: “Encourage businesses to use shops More craft and gift shops ( one will be opening soon). More businesses for Talgarth to regenerate the area. Suitable for local craft shops . homemade food and books One premises is lived in, but it’s being allowed to deteriorate. This owner should be made to maintain their premises.”
Land at end of car park and by round-about. Comments “Key Gateway Site –toilets, pic-nic area- possible Tourist information Centre. Indoor sports centre/ TIC / pic nic area Skate board park Social/private housing” 9 Brecon Beacons National Park Local Development Plan September 2009 Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth
Sewage Works Comments : “ Needs to be upgraded in view of new developments . Presently overloaded. Services Talgarth, Bronllys and Llangorse.”
Comments on Candidate Sites
The following comments were received direct from members of the public as a result of the Candidate Site Consultation Process A total of 20 objections were received relating to 6 of the 13 sites submitted for Talgarth. There were no objections to the 1 site in Trefecca.
Talgarth Site Name Site ID number Number of Objections The Former Mid Wales Hospital, Talgarth CS111 6 Land adjacent to Penbryn House CS114 5 Land adjacent to Ty Craig (Former Orchard) CS13 3 Land adjacent to Regent Street CS23 1 Land adjacent to Aldersend CS40 2 Land adjacent to Hospital Road, Talgarth CS94 3
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SUMMARY OF ISSUES FOR WHOLE COMMUNITY AREA
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INDIVIDUAL SETTLEMENT ASSESSMENTS
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Brecon Beacons National Park Authority
Local Development Plan
Talgarth Settlement Assessment
September 2009
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Contents
Introduction
Part One Part Two [XXX] Overview Introduction to Land Availability Survey [XXX] Sustainability Questionnaire Candidate Sites list [XXX] Connectivity Road Network Settlement Boundary Review Sustainable Transport Options list Relationship to Other Settlements Additional Identified Sites/Boundary Character and Assets Reviews [XXX] Natural Environment Conservation Issues Map of Preferred Sites and Landscape Character Draft Development Boundary [XXX] Cultural Heritage Historic Landscape Nature of the Built Environment [XXX] Geology Conclusion
[XXX] Vitality and Viability Key Issues for [XXX] Employment Opportunities Objectives for the LDP Previous Development History [XXX] Vision
Proposed policy and land allocations [XXX] Resilience to Climate Change
Flooding Carbon Footprint [XXX] and Tourism [XXX] Community Defined Issues
Summary of Part One Key Issues Objectives to be addressed by the LDP
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Settlement Overview Location Description of Current Housing Stock Key Constraints Sustainability Index Rating Summary of Assessments Key Issues
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Part One
Settlement Overview Constraints & Opportunities
This provides an overview of each settlement in context, drawing on diverse range of evidence to consider constraints and opportunities for future sustainable development of the area. The findings of this review of the evidence base is then summarised into a set of key issues for the area. From this position it will be possible to define settlement specific objectives for the area for the LDP to address.
[XXX] Overview
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Talgarth Sustainability Questionnaire
Sustainability As part of the LDP preferred strategy consultation, Community Councils were asked to complete a sustainability questionnaire for the settlements within their Community Council Area. In areas where a questionnaire was not returned, the National Park Authority completed the survey on their behalf. The findings of these surveys give a good indication of comparative levels of services and facilities between the settlements in the National Park. They also give a better understanding of how residents access their services. The settlement survey was coded to determine a sustainability rating for each settlement. This sustainability rating provide a source of information in determining whether a settlement is considered to be a sustainable location for future development. In the Unitary Development Plan a hierarchy of settlements was developed using the scores derived from this process. However, whilst a similar methodology has been employed for the LDP, the results emerging have lead to the conclusion that this cannot be the only source of evaluation in determining the sustainability of a place. The nature of many of the settlements within the National Park means that whilst a place may not have a large range of services within its boundaries, it may still have a strong community. The ability to access services by means other than the private car is therefore only one aspect in determining whether a place is suitable or desirable location for further growth.
Findings of the Sustainability Survey Talgarth scored 32 in the survey. This supports the strategy of the Wales Spaital Plan which identifies Talgarth as a Key Settlement.
This ranks it Talgarth as the third largest settlement in the Park, following Brecon and Hay. It is one of the most sustainable locations for growth in the Park in terms of it being able to provide for a good range of the the day to day needs of its residents within the Town itself.
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Within the Town residents have has access to Primary School, wide range of shops (including small supermarket, post office, other shops) Café, Fish & Chips, Hotels & Pubs Recreation Faciltlies (playing field, children’s playground) Places of Worship Health Centre Employment (number of business parks and various other local employers) Tourist Information Centre. There are also a number of local clubs and societies.
There also good connections to other centres which have access to
High School, Employment, Cinema & Theatre
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Talgarth Connectivity
Road Network Talgarth is on the juncture of the A479 and the A4078. The A479 takes you north towards Builth Wells or south towards the A40 and Crickhowell. The A4078 acts as a link road to the A438, which in turn goes toward Brecon or Hay on Wye. Talgarth is surrounded by many small villages (Llangors, Velindre and Bronllys) which use a series of country lanes to connect to Talgarth.
Road Heirarchy Regional Distributor Route A479T and A40T These roads take through traffic flows within the south/mid Wales region, but alternatives are available for long-distance and heavy traffic (M4/M5, A465T, A470T). The 'improvement' of the carrying capacity of the regional distributor routes encourages their use as alternative national through routes, which is contrary to government policy and discouraged by the NPA. On balance, bypasses to settlements along these routes will rarely be appropriate, because of the negative impact on the surrounding high quality landscape. Local Distributor Route. A4078 Talgarth - Pontithel These roads connect settlements with each other or with higher categories of route. While they may carry some commuter and commercial traffic with its origin or destination within the Park, they are not regarded as part of a through route network. Improvements to these routes should be for safety reasons only, not to increase their carrying capacity. A primary aim should be to conserve their character. Developments generating traffic will be considered in relation to the existing capacity of the relevant road, including its proximity to routes of a higher category. Proposals likely to give rise to a demand for improvements that cannot be met without significant damage to the route’s character, or which would cause additional hazards or inconvenience to existing road users, will be discouraged.
Sustainable Transport Options Cycle Lanes: Talgarth is well connected to the National Cycle Route network.
It is located on National Route 8. It gives access to Lon Las Cymru (South) and The Celtic Trail - East www.sustrans.org.uk
Bus Routes: There are bus stops on the Square in Talgarth which serve the 39 Route between Bercon and Hereford (Hereford - Peterchurch - Hay on Wye - Talgarth – Brecon) http://www.traveline- cymru.info/
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Relationship to Other Settlements
Service Centre Distance in Travel time by car Public Transport Time taken by Public miles Transport
Brecon 9.1 16 min Bus 27 min
Crickhowell 12.3 18 min Bus 1 hour 14 min
Hay 7.7 13 min Bus 18 min
Talgarth - - - -
Abergavenny 17.8 26 min Bus 1 hour 31 min
Cardiff 51.6 1 hour 19 min Bus 2 hours 13 min
Merthyr 28.6 44 min Bus 1 hour 20 min
Neath 45.9 1 hour 7 min Bus 1 hour 55 min
Pontypool 29.8 48 min Bus 2 hours 3 min
Ystradgynlais 34.9 51 min Bus 1 hour 31 min
Swansea 53.1 1 hour 21 min Bus 2 hours 16 min
Llandeilo 43.2 1 hour 4 min Bus 3 hours 32 min
Llandovery 30.6 44 min Bus 2 hours 05 min
Hereford 29.2 45 min Bus 1 hour 18 min
Builth 15.0 24 min Bus 1 hour 8 min
SUMMARY OF CONNECTIVITY
Direct Bus Routes are available through the X4 and 3 above. Travel to all other destinations, including connections west into the National Park, would require at least one change to a connecting service. Abergavenny is the closest transport interchange to [XXX].
Residents of [XXX] are able to access direct and frequent public transport services to Abergavenny and Brynmawr. Less frequent direct services are available to Cardiff, Merthyr and Hereford.
The shortest bus journey is to Abergavenny—taking 20 minutes—however this is still twice as long as a car journey. The 10 minute car journey to Crickhowell would take 40 minutes by bus.
[XXX] is not therefore well related to other destinations in the park by public transport. The majority of journey times are between 2 and 3 times longer than if taken by private car. [XXX] is better connected by public transport to key settlements outside of the national Park area such as Abergavenny and Brynmawr than it is to the key settlements within the National Park of Crickhowell or Brecon.
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Talgarth Natural Environment
List, analyse the significant Designations on the map. What might this mean for development e.g There are no conservation designations within [XXX] itself. SAC & SSSI: The River Usk circles the north of the settlement and is designated as a SAC and a SSSI. Identified Species: Bat Roosts: There are a number of identified Bat Roosts across the village.
http://landmap.ccw.gov.uk/
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Key Natural Environment Issues for [XXX} Xxx
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[XXX] Geology
LANDMAP geological Data
XXX lies in 4 zones on the landmap geological survey
Ref —Name (describe relevant area) Character: Evaluation : Moderate:
ISSUES FOR LDP TO ADDRESS
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Talgarth Cultural Heritage Historic Landscape.
Conservation Area: Conservation Areas are given protection under National Planning Legislation. They are areas of special architectural or historic interst, the appearance or character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. The NPA has a duty to ensure that the special features which contribute to this character are enhanced. Features might include historic street pattern, plot 24 Brecon Beacons National Park Local Development Plan September 2009 Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth boundaries, the form of the settlement and individual buildings, the spaces between buildings and the materials used in construction. The conservation area designation will therefore have an impact on the way that proposals for inclusion of land within the development boundary are considered. It will be important that, within the Conservation Area, no land is included within the development limit which will be out of character with the historic settlement form. Where development is proposed within the Conservation Area boundary, it will be essential that it is carefully designed to ensure that the correct layout and construction materials are selected. The legislation also applies to proposals outside the actual boundary of the designation but which may affect the setting of the Conservation Area.
Talgarth has retained its medieval street pattern and there are hi There are a number of listed buildings, including the Tower which has recently been restored The majority of these lie within the conservation area.
The area around the Church is a Historic Landscape Designations
Landmap: Historic Landscape Assessment
MNMTHGL05—Usk Valley: (Lower Common & East [XXX] )
The Usk Valley has functioned since the prehistoric era as a natural communication route between the coastal lowlands of Gwent and the uplands of Powys and later as a political frontier, marking the division between the early medieval Welsh kingdoms ……..
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Key Cultural Heritage Issues for [XXX}
Xxx Xxx xxx
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Nature of Built Environment
Landmap Visual and Sensory Data
Sense of Place – Settlement Character Draw out Improvements/preservation of character that could be achieved through Plan - Overall Evaluation :
Issues to address Nigh Time Light Pollution—substantial Design Issues arising from landmap assessment (pull out anything that looks helpful under the list of headings) eg… Scale : Pattern— Colour— Construction Materials:
Sense of Place Evaluation: Local Distinctiveness:
There are attractive views...
Landmap Recommendations for future development
Medium Term (new build should reflect historical character both in materials,form & structure.) Immediate (discourage new housing/development on valley floor , rising land and by canal.) Medium Term (Continue to improve canal corridor including heritage features.) Key Issues for LDP to preserve sense of place and local character
The LDP should consider that : further development into the north and east would perpetuate the detrimental intrusion into the Usk Valley. Any future development should seek to emphasise and reflect the cultural heritage and character found in the historic core of the settlement and ensure that the attractive landscape views out of the settlement are not compromised.
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[XXX] Vitality and Viability Employment Opportunities Previous Development History [XXX] Past Planning Policy In the Local Plan [XXX] had
In the UDP [XXX] had two allocations Lancaster Drive, which was extended by the Inspector at the Inquiry to 79 units Ty Mawr—for XXX units
The development limit was relatively tight with not much potential for infill.
The UDP reported in 2001 that # dwellings had been completed between 1995 and 2001 and there was outstanding permission for a further # Since the beginning of the UDP Plan Period there have been XXXX completions of new dwellings. With a further XXXX already under construction There are also XXXX permissions still outstanding.
Previously there were issues identified with Xxxx Give update on whether they are resolved
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[XXX] Flooding Constraints
INSERT MAPINFO FLOOD MAP Location of flood: The flood map shows that the risk of flooding restricts development either side of the Usk Valley which runs along the northern edge of [XXX]. A risk of flooding is also identified either side of the River Clydach which runs through the centre of [XXX].
Impact on existing development: A few riverside properties and curtilages in the Danybont area are already within the flood risk area.
Consequences for future development: No residential development or infill possible through the centre of [XXX].
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XXX and Infrastructure Delete as appropriate
In XXX the following advice has been received from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water relating to known issues affecting the whole settlement. Detailed advice is currently being sought on individual sites. OR There are no identified issues… DELETE WHOLE BOXES IF YOUR SETTLEMENT ISN’T LISTED
Sewerage In the above listed areas the NPA have been advised by Dwr Cymru to “look carefully in respect of any new Brecon Hay-on-Wye development as improvement works to the public Talgarth sewerage system/ water apparatus may need to be Myddfai undertaken.” Glanaman & There are also isolated incidents of hydraulic Garnant Abercrave, overloading within the public sewerage systems of the Coelbryn, listed settlements. Dependent on the location of Caehopkin & proposed development, there are possibilities of Ystradgynlais establishing solutions around these incidents to enable Pontneddfechan development to proceed. One option is that the developer would be able to enter a sewer requisition under the provisions of the Water industry Act 1991.
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Waste Water Treatment Our assessments have indicated that the Waste Water Works – Treatment Works (WWTW) serving the above Sewerage Treatment settlements are nearing capacity, however, depending on the level of growth proposed, improvement works to Brecon these WWTW would be required. We are regulated Bwlch under a 5 yr capital investment programme for which Gilwern our next 5 years (Asset Management Plan 5 2010-2015) Hay-on-Wye Talgarth is currently being assessed by OFWAT (the Water Talybont on Usk Industry Regulator) for which the determination will be Talgarth known in December 2009. Hay-on-Wye Llanigon Crickhowell We have included Talgarth WWTW but this is subject to Felindre approval but at this present time we are unable to give a Tretower definite answer. Llangynidr Llanbedr The other WWTW identified have not been included within the AMP 5 Programme. However, whilst they have not been included in AMP 5, it would help us if development proposed in these areas would be released or phased in the latter period of your plan. This would enable us to put forward proposals to include them in further AMP programmes.
Many of the WWTW within the smaller settlements have limited capacity, therefore, we would request further information on proposed development in order to assess these in more detail.
With respect to any UDP allocations which are proposed to be transferred to your LDP we can confirm that we should be in a position to accommodate the development within the life of the UDP.
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Water Supply There are isolated incidents of low pressure within the public water mains of the above settlements. Dependent on the location of proposed development, there are Brecon possibilities of establishing solutions around these Llanfrynach incidents to enable development to proceed. Llanhamlach & Catref
In the event that a development is restricted due to low pressure, the developer may be able to enter a requisition agreement in accordance with Sections 40 – 41 of The Water Industry Act 1991. A supply could then be made from a point of adequacy on the public water main network via the construction of on or off-site water mains.
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[XXX] and Tourism
Following areas have tourism data saved here K:\Documents\Planning\Strategy Policy and Heritage\Development_plan\3 LDP\7. Settlement Assessment\Handy Stuff & Links\Tourism Data Brecon, Crickhowell, Talgarth, Upper Swansea Valley.
If you don’t have any survey data Try listing the tourism assets
Visit Wales brings up XXX listed accommodation providers within a 2 mile radius of the settlement http://www.visitwales.co.uk/things-to-do-in-wales/search-attractions/
Accommodation
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[XXX] Community Defined Issues Paste/analyse the more detailed information from the scanned reports http://www.breconbeacons.org/the-authority/planning/strategy-and-policy/local-development- plan/community-engagement/community-feedback/llanelly-community-council/view
Vale of Grwyney CC Llanbedr Meeting 21/4/08 Crai Community Council
Crickhowell Community Event Crickhowell Town Council
Cwmdu Town Council Glyn Tarrel Community Council
Llanelly Community Council Llanfrynach Community Council
Llangattock Community Council Llangors Community Council
Llangynidr Community Council Llangynidr CC Village Hall Meeting 27/5/08
Llangynidr CC Primary School Meeting 30/5/08 Llangynidr CC Village Hall Meeting 29/6/08
Maescar Community Council Myddfai Community Council
Talgarth Town Council Talybont Community Council
[XXX]Community Council Trallong Community Council
Vale of Grwyney Community Council Vale of Grwyney CC Llangenny Meeting 7/5/08
Vale of Grwyney CC Glangrwyney Meeting 9/6/08 Ystradfellte Community Council
Summary of Issues which can be addressed by the LDP
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x x x x
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Summary of Key Issues for [XXX]
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x x x
x
Long term Vision for [XXX] for next 15 years
x
x x x x
Objectives to be addressed by the LDP
x
x x
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Level of Growth appropriate – Level 3 or Level 4
x
How the LDP will provide for this level of growth
Are allocations appropriate
Will market housing be provided Will employment be provided
Will there be a development limit Will limit include/exclude/ land
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Part Two
Land Availability Study
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Summary of Land Surveyed [Insert map showing all sites surveyed and relevant constraints]
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Summary of Survey Results indication of which land is passed for further investigation
Convert Table into
Suitable
Code Site Name Suitable? Reason
0
Not Suitable
Code Site Name Suitable? Reason
Sites indicated as suitable have been passed for further investigation to Key Stakeholders. These include XXXXXXX
Potential capacity of land identified as suitable – extract what you ened from table below
Settlement Potential Potential Potential Capacity High Capacity Medium Capacity Low ABER VILLAGE 2 1 1 37 Brecon Beacons National Park Local Development Plan September 2009 Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth
BETHLEHEM 12 8 4 BLAENGAVENNY 7 4 2 BRECON 558 369 185 BWLCH 36 24 13 CAPEL GWYNFE 7 5 2 CEFN BRYN BRAIN 17 9 5
CLYDACH 18 13 7 CRADOC 13 9 5 CRAI 15 10 5 CRICKHOWELL 64 42 21 CROSSWAYS 14 8 5 CWMDU 17 10 6 DEFYNNOG 46 30 16 FELIN CRAI 1 1 1 [XXX] 162 108 53 GLANGRWYNEY 208 139 69 GOVILON 213 130 72 GROESFFORDD 5 3 2 HAY ON WYE 142 93 47 LIBANUS 20 13 7 LLANBEDR 28 18 10 LLANDDEUSANT 3 2 1 LLANELLY HILL 25 17 10 LLANFIHANGEL 21 14 7 CRUCORNEY LLANGATTOCK 35 22 11 LLANGORS 20 13 7 LLANGYNIDR 68 45 22 LLANIGON 17 17 9 MYDDFAI 8 5 3 PEN Y CAE 1 1 1 PENCELLI 18 12 6 PENDERYN 25 17 8 PENNORTH 9 5 3 PONTNEDDFECHA 54 35 18 N PONTSTICILL 89 59 30 RHOSAMAN 11 7 4 SCETHROG 5 3 2 SENNYBRIDGE 19 12 6 TALGARTH 411 276 138 TALSARN 1 1 1 TALYBONT ON 109 72 36 USK TRAPP 5 3 2 TRETOWER 8 5 3
38 Brecon Beacons National Park Local Development Plan September 2009 Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth
Insert map showing preferred sites and proposed development limits.
The following map demonstrates the land which is available and suitable for development within the settlement.
39 Brecon Beacons National Park Local Development Plan September 2009 Draft LDP Settlement Assessment: Talgarth
Part Three
Consultation Comments
During September and October feedback is being sought on these issues papers. The feedback received will be reported here. The availability or desirability of sites reported in the Site Avaialability Survey will be assessed against this additional information. Final decisions about the allocation of land in the Deposit Plan will not be made until this information has been received and analysed.
Results of Additional Consutlation Community Council Events (Sept/Oct)
Highways Drainage Dwr Cymru Envrionment Agency
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Impact of Feedback for Site Assessments
41 Brecon Beacons National Park Local Development Plan September 2009