Neath Por t Talb ot Cou nt y Boroug h Cou nc il Local Development Plan 2011 –2026
LDP Implementation Plan August 2013
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1 Introduction 1 2013) 2 Housing Sites 3
2.1 Introduction 3 (August
2.2 H1/1 - Gorffwysfa Care Home, Bryncoch 5 Plan 2.3 H1/2 – Leiros Park Extension, Bryncoch 6 2.4 H1/3 - Groves Road Phase 2, Cimla 7 Implementation
2.5 H1/4 – Ocean View, Jersey Marine 8 -
2.6 H1/5 - Dwr Y Felin Lower School Site, Longford 9 LDP 2.7 H1/6 – Hafod House Care Home, Neath 10 Deposit 2.8 H1/7 – Neath Town Centre Redevelopment 11 2.9 H1/8 - Crymlyn Grove Phase 2 12 2.10 H1/9 - Crymlyn Grove Phase 3 13 2.11 H1/10 – Wern Goch, Skewen 14 2.12 H1/11 – Neath Road/Fairyland Road, Tonna 15 2.13 H1/LB/1 – Waunceirch, Bryncoch 16 2.14 H1/LB/2 – Groves Road Phase 1, Cimla 17 2.15 H1/LB/3 – Elba Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows 18 2.16 H1/LB/4 – Area 1, Coed Darcy Urban Village 19 2.17 H1/LB/5 – Coed Darcy Urban Village 20 2.18 H1/LB/6 – Eaglesbush, Neath 23 2.19 H1/LB/7 – Garthmor Phase 2, Neath 24 2.20 H1/LB/8 – Briton Ferry Road, Neath 25 2.21 H1/LB/9 – The Ropewalk, Neath 26 2.22 H1LB/10 – Barrons Court, Neath Abbey 27 2.23 H1/LB/11 – Cardonnel Road, Skewen 28 2.24 H1LB/12 – Crymlyn Grove Phase 1 29 2.25 H1/12 – Bleanbaglan School (Rear of) 30 2.26 H1/13 – Hawthorn Close, Cwmafan 31 2.27 H1/14 – Western Logs, Cwmafan 32 2.28 H1/15 – NPT College Margam Campus 33 Contents
Deposit 2.29 H1/16 – Glanafan Comprehensive School Site 34 2.30 H1/17 – Harbourside, Port Talbot 35 LDP 2.31 H1/18 – Afan Lido & Land Rear of Tywyn School 37 - Implementation 2.32 H1/19 – Bay View Social Club, Sandfields 38 2.33 H1/20 – Purcell Avenue 39 2.34 H1/21 – Morfa Afan Care Home, Sandfields 40 Plan
(August 2.35 H1/22 – Tir Morfa Road, Sandfields 41 2.36 H1/LB/13 – Blaenbaglan Farm, Baglan 42 2013) 2.37 H1/LB/14 – Thorney Road, Baglan 43 2.38 H1/LB/15 – Stycyllwen, Baglan 44 2.39 H1/LB/16 – Abbottsmoor, Baglan Moors 45 2.40 H1/LB/17 – Farteg Fawr, Bryn 46 2.41 H1/LB/18 – Copperminers, Cwmafan 47 2.42 H1/LB/19 – Forest Lodge Lane, Cwmafan 48 2.43 H1/LB/20 – Groeswen, Margam 49 2.44 H1/LB/21 – Station Road, Port Talbot 50 2.45 H1/LB/22 – Talbot Road, Port Talbot 51 2.46 H1/LB/23 – Dyffryn Road, Taibach 52 2.47 H1/LB/24 – Maes Marchog, Banwen 53 2.48 H1/LB/25 – Glyn Dulais Care Home, Crynant 54 2.49 H1/LB/26 – Heol Y Waun, Seven Sisters 55 2.50 H1/23 – Park Avenue, Glynneath 56 2.51 H1/LB/27 – Heol Y Glyn, Glynneath 57 2.52 H1/LB/28 – Welfare Hall, Glynneath 58 2.53 H1/LB/29 – Ynys Y Nos Avenue, Glynneath 59 2.54 H1/24 - Bryn Morgrug (Phase 2), Alltwen 60 2.55 H1/25 – Ynysmond Road, Alltwen 61 2.56 H1/26 – Cwmtawe School Phase 2, Pontardawe 62 2.57 H1/27 – Waun Sterw/Waun Penlan, Rhydyfro 63 2.58 H1/28 – Bryn Brych Farm, Rhos 64 Contents
2.59 H1/LB/30 – Bryn Morgrug Phase 1, Alltwen 65 2013) 2.60 H1/LB/31 – Cwmtawe School Phase 1, Pontardawe 66
2.61 H1/LB/32 – Holly Street, Pontardawe 67 (August
2.62 H1/LB/33 – Waun Penlan, Rhydyfro 68 Plan 2.63 H1/LB/34 – Glan Yr Afon Phase 2, Ynysmeudwy 69 2.64 H1/29 - Compair / GMF, Ystalyfera 70 Implementation
2.65 H1/LB/35 – Golwg Y Mynydd, Godrergraig 71 -
2.66 H1/LB/36 – Graig Newydd Phase 1, Godrergraig 72 LDP 2.67 H1/LB/37 – Graig Newydd Phase 2, Godrergraig 73 Deposit 3 Housing - Phasing & Delivery 75 3.1 Delivery Trajectory 75 4 Employment Sites 87 4.1 Introduction 87 4.2 EC1/1 - Baglan Bay 90 4.3 EC1/2 - Junction 38 (M4), Margam 92 4.4 EC1/3 - Coed Darcy Strategic Regeneration Area 94 4.5 EC1/4 - Harbourside Strategic Regeneration Area 95 4.6 Employment Provision Assessment 97 5 Retail 101 5.1 R 1/1 - Neath Town Centre Regeneration Scheme 101 5.2 R 1/2 - Glanafan Comprehensive School Site 102 5.3 R 1/3 - Harbourside 103 5.4 R 1/4 - Park Avenue, Glynneath 104 6 Tourism Development 105 6.1 TO 3/1 - Rheola 105 6.2 Walking & Cycling Routes 106 7 Transportation 109 7.1 Roads & Highways 109 7.2 Public Transport 111 7.3 Cycling & Walking Networks 112 Contents
Deposit 7.4 Park and Share 114 8 Gypsy & Traveller Provision 115 LDP 8.1 Introduction 115 - Implementation Plan (August 2013) 1 . Introduction
1 Introduction 2013) 1.0.1 This Implementation & Phasing Plan has been prepared to demonstrate that the strategic aims and objectives of the Local Development Plan (LDP) will be successfully (August achieved through the implementation of specific development proposals. It will identify the anticipated scale, spatial distribution and timing of new development over the plan period. Plan It will also highlight any specific issues relevant to individual development proposals that will influence the rate at which development will occur that have emerged out of the site assessment process. Implementation 1.0.2 This document can be read in conjunction with the Strategic Housing Site -
Assessment (SHSA)which contains detailed information at the individual site level and the LDP Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) which represents an infrastructure audit and will establish in a broader sense what needs to happen in the way of infrastructure provision to Deposit successfully achieve the LDP strategy.
1.0.3 This Implementation & Phasing Plan brings together elements from both the SHSA and the IDP. It seeks to introduce a delivery phasing and market timing element into the individual proposal assessment process to demonstrate the scale of development that will take place over the plan period, where and when that development will occur and, where known, those organisations responsible for delivering specific proposals.
1.0.4 The conclusions reached on an individual site basis will be based on a range of assumptions which themselves will be underpinned by the best available information. It is the intention that this document forms an integral part of an ongoing and comprehensive monitoring process. The assumptions will be subject to annual review to establish their validity in the light on new information that may emerge over time. This, together with other elements of the monitoring framework, will ultimately allow the authority to determine whether the strategic aims and objectives of the LDP are being achieved, and, just as importantly, to identify at an early stage the issues that might hamper the successful implementation of the plan.
Structure
1.0.5 This document focuses on the principal development categories.
Housing Sites
1.0.6 The sites identified within the LDP, both new allocations and land bank sites will each be assessed on an individual basis. The next stage will be to establish an overall housing delivery trajectory. This will illustrate how much new housing will be provided at different stages of the plan period and how this relates to the strategic objective of providing 1 sufficient housing to meet the identified need by 2026.
Employment Sites 1 . Introduction
Deposit 1.0.7 The sites allocated within the LDP for the development of new employment uses will each be assessed. The anticipated level of new employment use provision on a site
LDP by site basis will be considered in the context of the identified need for new employment development. - Implementation Retail Development Sites
1.0.8 The sites allocated for new retail development will be assessed in the context of the anticipated requirement for additional retail development. Plan
(August Transportation
1.0.9 Transport infrastructure will be a key factor in supporting the level of development 2013) anticipated within the LDP. The specific road and public transportation proposals identified within the plan together with the walking and cycling infrastructure proposals will be assessed to establish the likely timing of delivery.
Gypsy & Traveller Sites
1.0.10 The proposal to allocate land at Cae Garw, Margam, Port Talbot has also been addressed.
Risks
1.0.11 Where appropriate, the risks to the successful delivery of individual proposals across all categories will be outlined.
2 2 . Housing Sites
2 Housing Sites 2013) 2.1 Introduction
Housing Requirement (August Plan 2.1.1 It is essential that sufficient new housing provision is made available over the whole of the plan period. The LDP makes provision for a total of 9,150 housing units over the life of the plan. This level of provision incorporates sufficient flexibility to ensure that the basic housing need of 8,027 units is addressed. Sites for new housing development Implementation have been identified within the LDP to ensure not only that the overall housing need will - be met but that there will be a supply of potential sites for new housing throughout the LDP period up to 2026.
Affordable Housing & Developer Contributions (Section 106 agreements and Deposit conditions)
2.1.2 The LDP needs to determine if, and at what level, private developments can contribute to affordable housing, given the other costs associated with the development of housing sites. Private housing developments have, in the first place, to fund any works and provision required by the development, such as ground preparation, sewers, water and other services, flood prevention, and highway access. There may also be a need to fund provision to address deficiencies that the development would create (which may include school, open space, recreation, community and health facilities). This is currently addressed through measures including planning conditions and legal agreements (‘Section 106’) with the developer.
2.1.3 Over recent years the expectations concerning the scope of developer contributions has broadened to include community, recreation and health issues reflecting the recognition of their role in delivering safe, confident and healthy communities. Balancing contributions towards affordable housing and these other contributions is an important task for the planning system.
2.1.4 Taking these factors into consideration, the LDP has had to consider how much affordable housing can be provided before a scheme becomes financially unviable to a developer.
2.1.5 It should be noted however, that the requirements to contribute towards other planning obligations, or new infrastructure required as a result of the new development does not negate the need for affordable housing. Developers need to take into account costs associated in delivery affordable housing and other obligations before entering in to land negotiations. If, having regard to all material considerations, the LPA considers 3 development proposals do not satisfactorily address the need for affordable housing, the authority will consider refusing the application.
2.1.6 The Local Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) (2012) identified a need of 3,100 affordable units in Neath Port Talbot over the LDP period, which equates to 39% of the overall projected housing need. 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.1.7 The planning system is an important means of delivering affordable housing through planning obligations and conditions. The LDP will however, seek to maximise the delivery
LDP of affordable housing through setting thresholds which will maximise contributions towards affordable provision without having a detrimental effect on development viability and - Implementation consequently on build rates. Further information on Affordable Housing can be found within the Affordable Housing Topic Paper (August 2013), Affordable Housing Viability Study (2012) and the Supplementary Planning Guidance on Affordable Housing.
Deliverability Plan
(August 2.1.8 Each individual housing site identified for development within the LDP has been considered in the context of a range of factors that will influence the likely rate and timing of delivery of new housing. 2013)
2.1.9 These factors will include ownership of the site, the existing level of infrastructure provision, the degree to which additional infrastructure may be required to facilitate development and also a wider assessment of the market viability. These general factors, and others specific to individual sites and locations, will combine over time to influence the pace at which development occurs and the spatial distribution of development at different phases within the plan period.
2.1.10 Emerging out of the site assessments is an indication of the anticipated rate and timing of new housing delivery on an annual basis. The status in planning terms of many of the sites identified for new housing will ensure that the anticipated rate of new housing delivery can be projected with a high degree of confidence. Indeed, since the base date of the LDP, a number of sites that were active at that point in time have subsequently been completed whilst other sites are still active and delivering new housing. This helps to ensure that the housing needs of the county borough in the early years of the plan are being addressed. Other sites have recently received planning permission and again will deliver new housing in the short term.
2.1.11 The assessments are inevitably based on a range of assumptions. These assumptions are underpinned by the best data currently available. Over time additional information will become available that will allow an assessment of whether the original assumptions were correct. Changing circumstances may mean that some assumptions that are appropriate now may need to be reappraised in future years.
2.1.12 The monitoring framework allows for such an reappraisal. It is the intention that this Implementation Plan will therefore form an integral component of the continuous LDP monitoring process. 4 2 . Housing Sites
2.2 H1/1 - Gorffwysfa Care Home, Bryncoch 2013) H1/1 - Gorffwysfa Residential Care Home
Ownership NPTCBC (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 0.6 Hectares
Site Capacity 15 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Current Land Use Gorffwysfa Residential Care Home Deposit
Overview This is a brownfield site located on the northernmost edge of the the settlement of Bryncoch. The site is currently occupied by a number of buildings which comprise the Gorffwysfa Residential Care Home. This facility is scheduled to be replaced as part of the Transforming Older Persons Services scheme with a new purpose built facility to be provided in the Neath area.
Infrastructure The SHSA has identified a number of issues but it is anticipated that Assessment these can be addressed at the planning application stage.
The developer may need to contribute to english and welsh medium education provision and it has also been indicated that there is no health provision capacity within the Neath area.
The site can be accessed from the main highway network and there are no issues with regard to water supply.
Phasing & The site represents an opportunity to develop in a popular location. Implementation The existing care Home facility is scheduled for closure and in this context it is anticipated that delivery will occur in the long term . This will allow sufficient time to provide the new care facility, clear and dispose of the site, prepare a scheme for submission and planning approval and commence on site.
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Deposit 2.3 H1/2 – Leiros Park Extension, Bryncoch
LDP H1/2 - Leiros Park Extension -
Implementation Ownership Coombe Tennant Estates
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 12.2 Ha
Plan Site Capacity 200 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Current Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This is a greenfield site adjoining the Leiros Park residential area.
Infrastructure The SHSA has identified a number of issues but it is anticipated that Assessment these can be addressed at the planning application stage.
The developer may need to contribute to english and welsh medium education provision and it has also been indicated that there is no health provision capacity within the Neath area.
With regard to water supply, developer contributions may be required to ensure adequate provision.
Welsh Water's local sewer network is too small to accommodate the foul flows from this development. A hydraulic modelling assessment will be required to establish the point of connection to the public sewer system and / or any improvement work required.
A Transport Assessment has been undertaken and the site can be accessed from the main highway network with off-site works required.
Phasing & The site is a well located, popular and established residential area . Implementation The provision of off-site highway infrastructure works will take a period of time to resolve and in the light of this it is anticipated that the delivery of new housing is likely to occur from the middle years of the plan period at a rate of approximately 30 units per year with the whole site being completed by 2026.
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2.4 H1/3 - Groves Road Phase 2, Cimla 2013) H1/3 - Groves Road (Phase 2)
Ownership NPTCBC (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 1.2 Hectares
Site Capacity 42 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Current Land Use Greenfield Site Deposit
Overview This is a greenfield site located on the edge of an established residential area. Phase 1 (see H1/LB/2) of the site has been partially completed during 2012/13 with 19 units being developed by Gwrp Gwalia.
Infrastructure Assessment The SHSA has identified a number of issues but it is anticipated that these can be addressed at the planning application stage.
The developer may need to contribute to english and welsh medium education provision and it has also been indicated that there is no health provision capacity within the Neath area.
The site can be accessed from the main highway network and new roads constructed as part of Phase 1.
There are no issues with regard to water supply.
Phasing & Implementation It is anticipated that with Phase 1 now partially complete, Phase 2 could be implemented in the medium term, with development likely spread over a 2 year period.
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Deposit 2.5 H1/4 – Ocean View, Jersey Marine
LDP H1/4 - Ocean View, Jersey Marine -
Implementation Ownership David Wilson Homes
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 2.7 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 81 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Former railway sidings
Overview The is a brownfield site previously allocated for residential development in the Unitary Development Plan. Since the basedate of the LDP, David Wilson Homes have secured planning permission for a scheme comprising 81 units, including a number of affordable housing units secured through developer contributions. Work commenced on site in early 2013.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process
Phasing & Implementation With work now underway, it is expected that the first housing units will be delivered during 2013/14 with the development likely to be completed in 2015/16.
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2.6 H1/5 - Dwr Y Felin Lower School Site, Longford 2013) H1/5 - Dwr Y Felin Lower School, Longford
Ownership NPTCBC (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 3.3 Hectares
Site Capacity 100 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Site of former Dwr Y Felin Lower School Deposit
Overview This is a brownfield site located in the community of Longford, Neath. The site was until recently occupied by Dwr Y Felin Lower School which closed as part of the Strategic Schools Improvement Programme. The old school buildings are currently being demolished.
Infrastructure Assessment The SHSA has identified a number of issues but it is anticipated that these can be addressed at the planning application stage.
In terms of new infrastructure, it is possible that the developer may need to contribute to english and welsh medium education provision.
No issues have been identified with regard to health service provision capacity.
The site can be accessed from the main highway network and there are no issues with regard to water supply.
Phasing & Implementation The site represents a opportunity to develop in a popular location. The development is likely to be a medium term option allowing for further site preparation works and site disposal.
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Deposit 2.7 H1/6 – Hafod House Care Home, Neath
LDP H1/6 - Hafod House Care Home, Neath -
Implementation Ownership NPTCBC
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 0.4 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 12 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Current Land Use Hafod House Care Home
Overview This is a brownfield site located in central Neath. The site is currently occupied by a number of buildings which comprise the Hafod House Residential Care Home. This facility is scheduled to be replaced as part of the Transforming Older Persons Services scheme with a new purpose built facility to be provided in the Neath area.
Infrastructure The SHSA has identified a number of issues but it is anticipated that Assessment these can be addressed at the planning application stage.
The developer may need to contribute to english and welsh medium education provision and it has also been indicated that there is no health provision capacity within the Neath area.
The site can be accessed from the main highway network and there are no issues with regard to water supply.
Phasing & The site represents a opportunity to develop in a popular location. Implementation The existing care Home facility is scheduled for closure and in this context it is anticipated that delivery will occur in the longer term .This will allow sufficient time to provide the new care facility, clear and dispose of the site, prepare a scheme for submission and planning approval and commence on site.
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2.8 H1/7 – Neath Town Centre Redevelopment 2013) H1/7 - Neath Town Centre Redevelopment
Ownership NPTCBC (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 3.7 Hectares
Site Capacity 50 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013 Request for Scoping Opinion has been submitted during mid 2013
Current Land Use Mixed uses including surface and multi-storey car park, existing Deposit retail and residential properties and Magistrates Court complex.
Overview The redevelopment of this site offers an opportunity to regenerate Neath town centre with the introduction of a range of new uses. The site is centrally located and will incorporate approximately 150,000 sq ft of new floorspace and 50 residential units.
Infrastructure Assessment In terms of new infrastructure, it is possible that the developer may need to contribute to english and welsh medium education provision.
It has also been indicated that there is no health provision capacity within the Neath area.
Phasing & Implementation A planning application for the scheme is currently being prepared with development likely to proceed on a phased basis. The provision of new housing is likely to be a medium term option.
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Deposit 2.9 H1/8 - Crymlyn Grove Phase 2
LDP H1/8 - Crymlyn Grove (Phase 2), Skewen -
Implementation Ownership Barratt Homes
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 2.8 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 75 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013 Planning permission granted
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview The site was allocated for residential development within the Unitary Development Plan. Phase 1 ( see H1/LB/12) of the scheme was under construction at the basedate of the LDP. Phase 2 has subsequently received planning approval since 2011 with Barratt Homes developing a further 75 units.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the last remaining units at phase 1 will be completed during 2013/14 and the first units at phase 2 will be delivered also during 2013/14 with the whole development completed by 2015/16.
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2.10 H1/9 - Crymlyn Grove Phase 3 2013) H1/9 - Crymlyn Grove (Phase 3), Skewen
Ownership Coombe Tennant Estates (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 5.6 Hectares
Site Capacity 150 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This is greenfield site located in a popular residential area and adjacent to the allocation H1/8.
Infrastructure There are a number of issues that would be addressed as part of Assessment the planning application process. DCWW have indicated that the existing water supply network is not sufficient . Off-site works will be required which can be addressed through developer contributions.
The developer may need to contribute to educational provision locally but no issues with regard to health services provision have been identified.
A Transport Assessment has been submitted to address the impact of the proposed development on the existing highway network
Phasing & With phase 1(H1/LB/12) nearing completion and phase 2 (H1/8) Implementation likely to be completed by 2015/16, it is expected that this site, phase 3, will be medium term option with delivery commencing during 2016/17 allowing time for a planning application to be prepared, submitted and approved following adoption of the LDP.
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Deposit 2.11 H1/10 – Wern Goch, Skewen
LDP H1/10 - Wern Goch, Skewen -
Implementation Ownership Coombe Tennant Estates
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 3.4 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 50 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013 Part developed
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This is a greenfield site previously allocated for residential development within the Unitary Development Plan. The first phase of the overall development, comprising 2 detached bungalows will be completed during 2013/14, whilst the next phase, comprising 29 units is the subject of a planning application awaiting determination.
Infrastructure The SHSA has identified a number of issues but these are being Assessment addressed at the planning application stage.
In terms of new infrastructure, it is possible that the developer may need to contribute to english and welsh medium education provision but no issues with regard to health services provision capacity have been identified.
The site can be accessed from the main highway network and there are no issues with regard to water supply.
Phasing & The site represents an opportunity to develop in a popular location. Implementation It is expected that delivery of new housing will occur from 2013/14 with the development completed during 2015/16.
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2.12 H1/11 – Neath Road/Fairyland Road, Tonna 2013) H1/11 - Neath Road/Fairyland Road, Tonna
Ownership Private Ownership (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 11.6 Hectares
Site Capacity 300 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This greenfield site in a popular residential location lies adjacent to the Hunters Ridge development dating from the 1990's.
Infrastructure The SHSA has identified a number of issues but it is anticipated that Assessment these can be addressed at the planning application stage.
In terms of new infrastructure, it is possible that the developer may need to contribute to english and welsh medium education provision and it has also been indicated that there is no health provision capacity within the Neath area.
A Transport Assessment has been submitted and the site can be accessed from the main highway network
There are no issues with regard to water supply.
Phasing & Implementation It is anticipated that the site can be developed in the medium to long term with the first new housing units being delivered from 2016/17 onwards with the whole development completed by 2026. This will allow time for a planning application to be prepared and submitted for approval following adoption of the LDP.
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Deposit 2.13 H1/LB/1 – Waunceirch, Bryncoch
LDP H1/LB/1 - Waunceirch, Bryncoch -
Implementation Ownership Waterstone Homes
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 0.3 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 13 (August Status @ Basedate Under construction
2013) Status Update 2013 Complete
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This scheme being developed by Waterstone Homes represents the final element within the Waunceirch development, where construction commenced during the early to mid 1990s and has provided over 1,100 new housing units of varying sizes and tenures. The overall scheme also provides open space, a small commercial area to meets the needs of residents and a community facility.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process
Phasing & Implementation All 13 units were completed during 2011/12.
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2.14 H1/LB/2 – Groves Road Phase 1, Cimla 2013) H1/LB/2 - Groves Road (Phase 1), Cimla
Ownership Gwrp Gwalia (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 1.2 Hectares
Site Capacity 34 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Existing commitment LDP Status Update 2013 Part completed
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This is a greenfield site located in an established residential area. Revised planning application relating to part of the remaining site submitted during mid 2013.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation Work commenced during 2011/12 with all 19 units within the first phase completed during 2012/13. It is expected that the remaining 15 units will be completed in the short term.
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Deposit 2.15 H1/LB/3 – Elba Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows
LDP H1/LB/3 - Elba Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 3.9 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 50 (August Status @ Basedate Existing commitment
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Former industrial land
Overview This site is located adjacent to existing residential properties and a number of commercial uses. The community of Crymlyn Burrows is strategically located and the extensive site on the seaward side of Fabian Way is currently being developed by Swansea University and St Modwen Developments for the new university campus.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the profile of this location will be enhanced as a consequence of the university development which is currently under construction and due to be completed in 2015. In this context, it is considered that the site represents a short to medium term option with development commencing during 2014/15, allowing time for a detailed planning application to be prepared and submitted for approval.
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2.16 H1/LB/4 – Area 1, Coed Darcy Urban Village 2013) H1/LB/4 - Area 1 Coed Darcy Urban Village, Llandarcy
Ownership Atlantic Properties (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 3.8 Hectares
Site Capacity 157 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Under construction LDP Status Update 2013 Remainder of site subject to a revised planning application.
Land Use Former industrial site Deposit
Overview This site is well located adjacent to the Llandarcy Conservation Area. The scheme is under construction with the remainder of the site subject to a revised planning application.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation Scheme commenced in 2010 with the first housing units being delivered during 2010/11. It is anticipated that the remaining housing units will be completed by 2017/18.
2.16.1 Phasing of Development
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Deposit 2.17 H1/LB/5 – Coed Darcy Urban Village
LDP H1/LB/5 - Coed Darcy Urban Village, Llandarcy -
Implementation Ownership St Modwen
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area
Plan Site Capacity 2,150 (August Status @ Planning permission approved Basedate 2013) Status Update The first stage of residential development is now under construction with 2013 Persimmon Homes developing phases 1a & 1b totalling 302 units.
Land Use Former industrial site
Overview Coed Darcy is an extensive site, formerly the location of the BP Llandarcy oil refinery complex, which received outline planning permission in February 2008. The site represents an opportunity to create a major mixed use development forming an extension to the Neath urban area embracing the principles of sustainable development.
The site has a total site capacity of 4000 residential units, together with 41,000 sq m of employment floorspace, 3,800 sq m of retail use and 8,000 sq m of other commercial uses. It is anticipated that development within the site will continue beyond the LDP period.
The site is allocated within the Neath Port Talbot UDP as a location for a mixed use “urban village” and is considered a major regeneration initiative within the Wales Spatial Plan.
The nature of the previous industrial activity of this location has represented a major obstacle to the re-use and regeneration of the site. Significant progress has however been made with site remediation and preparation in line with the agreed Remediation Action Plan.
The key events can be summarised as follows:
Transfer of ownership of the site from BP to St.Modwen, the UKs leading regeneration specialist. St.Modwen will act which will act as master developer, site remediation and preparation specialist and infrastructure provider 20 The appointment of an experienced, capable and committed project team Final land assembly Securing the outline planning permission for the whole site and the agreement of key documents including the master plan and town code Ongoing remediation (through the remediation action plan) and site preparation Ongoing work to clear planning conditions 2 . Housing Sites
H1/LB/5 - Coed Darcy Urban Village, Llandarcy 2013) Continuing development in Area 1 of the scheme which represents an advance phase) The preparation and submission 300 new homes. A start on site is (August
programmed for mid to late 2012 Plan
The challenges associated with bringing this site back into use and significant progress made thus far in meeting these challenges represent a long term commitment that St Modwen has made to the regeneration of this strategically
important location. Implementation -
Integral to the development will be a full range of physical, social and community LDP infrastructure that has been secured as part of the S.106 agreement.
These infrastructure schemes should be viewed as key milestones in the Deposit delivery of the wider Coed Darcy project. However, the authority and St.Modwen regard the provision of infrastructure not as a constraint to development progress but as positive additions that will ensure that development momentum is sustained and that the attractiveness of the wider development to prospective purchasers and investors is enhanced.
Infrastructure The development will include the necessary infrastructure expected within a Assessment community of this scale with new schools and a range of community facilities being provided and secured as part of the S.106 agreement.
A range of highways and transportation improvements are required including a new link road which will connect the site with Fabian Way to the south. This “Southern Link” has been received planning permission. The provision of this access is required under the provisions of the S.106 agreement to be provided before more than 300 residential units are occupied.
Phasing & Persimmon Homes received planning approval in 2012 and commenced on Implementation site early in 2013. As of 1st April 2013, 3 units had been completed with a further 11 units under construction.
The provision of all the infrastructure required to support a development of this nature is secured as part of the S.106 agreement. The provision of community infrastructure in particular such as the proposed schools will prove attractive to prospective new house purchasers.
The Southern Access Road will serve to open up that part of the overall site for development allowing for an acceleration in house building activity.
Additional investment by house building companies will mean that multiple 21 developments will run concurrently with possibly 4 individual schemes active from around the middle years of the LDP onwards. 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.17.1 Phasing of Development
LDP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
- 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 Implementation
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22 2 . Housing Sites
2.18 H1/LB/6 – Eaglesbush, Neath 2013) H1/LB/6 - Eaglesbush, Neath
Ownership Private Ownership (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 2.5 Hectares
Site Capacity 50 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Planning permission approved LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview Outline planning permission for 50 dwellings approved 24/03/09 (see planning application ref: P2005/1808).
An application to renewal the permission has been submitted (see planning application ref: P2012/0151).
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation This is a greenfield site located in an established residential area. The site represents a short to medium term option.
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Deposit 2.19 H1/LB/7 – Garthmor Phase 2, Neath
LDP H1/LB/7 - Garthmor (Phase 2), Neath -
Implementation Ownership Compton Developments / Ballard Homes
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 1.1 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 34 (August Status @ Basedate Planning permission approved for 34 Units (see planning application ref: P08/1352) 2013) Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This is a greenfield site located in an established residential area. The scheme represents a further phase of an earlier development. A full planning permission was approved on 1st April 2011, superseding an earlier permission. Work on site commenced during 2011/12.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process
Phasing & Implementation With work underway, and 8 units completed during 2012/13, it is expected that delivery of new housing will continue during the early years of the LDP with the development completed by 2014/15.
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24 2 . Housing Sites
2.20 H1/LB/8 – Briton Ferry Road, Neath 2013) H1/LB/8 - Briton Ferry Road, Neath
Ownership Coastal Housing Group (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 0.4 Hectares
Site Capacity 28 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Planning permission granted LDP Status Update 2013 Part completed
Land Use Former mixed commercial uses site Deposit
Overview This scheme by Coastal Housing Group has resulted in the development of apartments and terraced housing units on a site previously occupied by a number of commercial properties.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation Scheme commence during 2011/12, with the majority of the site developed during 2012/13. It is likely that the scheme as a whole will be completed during 2013/14.
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25 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.21 H1/LB/9 – The Ropewalk, Neath
LDP H1/LB/9 - The Ropewalk, Neath -
Implementation Ownership Coastal Housing Group
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 0.1 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 12 (August Status @ Basedate Planning application submitted
2013) Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Former Bingo Hall site
Overview This scheme will deliver 12 terraced affordable housing units on the site of a former bingo hall located close to the centre of Neath.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application.
Phasing & Implementation Scheme was under construction in 2012/13, it is expected that completion will take place during 2013/14.
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26 2 . Housing Sites
2.22 H1LB/10 – Barrons Court, Neath Abbey 2013) H1/LB/10 - Barrons Court, Neath Abbey
Ownership Private Ownership (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 0.6 Hectares
Site Capacity 15 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Under construction LDP Status Update 2013 Revised planning application submitted for approval during mid 2013. Deposit Land Use Greenfield site
Overview Scheme is a long standing development that has historically delivered a small number of new housing units per annum. It is expected that this trend will continue, with development during the early years of the LDP.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that with the revised application recently submitted the scheme will deliver new housing in the short to medium term, the whole development completed by 2016/17.
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Deposit 2.23 H1/LB/11 – Cardonnel Road, Skewen
LDP H1/LB/11 - Cardonnel Road, Skewen -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 0.5 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 16 (August Status @ Basedate Planning permission approved
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Site of former nursing home
Overview This is the site of a former nursing home which now has the benefit of a full planning permission for 16 units.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that new housing will be delivered in the short term with construction spread over a 2 year period and completion of the whole scheme in 2015/16.
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2.24 H1LB/12 – Crymlyn Grove Phase 1 2013) H1/LB/12 - Crymlyn Grove (Phase 1), Skewen
Ownership Barratt Homes (August Plan Spatial Area Neath
Site Area 3.3 Hectares
Site Capacity 81 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Under construction LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This greenfield site represents phase 1 of a scheme being developed by Barratt Homes with 81 units remaining at the basedate of the LDP. The site forms approximately one half of a site originally allocated for residential development in the NPT UDP.
Phases 2 & 3 are also allocated for residential development (see also H1/8 & H1/9 respectively).
A number of Affordable units were secured as part of the planning application.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation The scheme commenced during 2010/11 and a total of 19 units were completed prior to the base date of the LDP with 81 units remaining in 2011. It is expected that the development will be completed during 2013/14.
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Deposit 2.25 H1/12 – Bleanbaglan School (Rear of)
LDP H1/12 - Blaenbaglan School (land to the rear of), Baglan -
Implementation Ownership NPTCBC & Private Ownership
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 5.9 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 141 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This is a greenfield site , part of which is subject to an agricultural tenancy. The authority has an "in principle" agreement for the surrender of this tenancy agreement . It is anticipated that the agricultural tenancy will be surrendered in the short term allowing development to proceed thereafter.
Infrastructure There is sufficient capacity within the Primary Health Care Centre at Assessment Baglan Moors, Port Talbot but developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
A traffic Assessment has been submitted and concluded that the road network with some improvements is capable of accommodating additional development .
It is expected that any issues with regard to water supply can be resolved through developer contributions.
Phasing & The site is located within a popular residential area. It is expected that Implementation the development of this site represents a medium term option with delivery of new housing commencing during 2016/17, allowing sufficient time to resolve the matter of the agricultural tenancy. Part of the site is in private ownership and it is possible that this element could be longer term option with development proceeding towards the end of the plan period.
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2.26 H1/13 – Hawthorn Close, Cwmafan 2013) H1/13 - Hawthorn Close, Cwmafan
Ownership Private Ownership (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 4.0 Hectares
Site Capacity 100 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This greenfield site is located opposite the allocation at Western Logs (H1/14). Cwmafan has proved a popular location for developers and house purchasers in recent years with a number of substantial developments by Barratt Homes and Bellway Homes taking place.
Infrastructure There is limited capacity within existing health facilities and developer Assessment contributions may be required with regard to educational provision.
A Transport Assessment has been submitted.
A number of issues that have been identified as part of the site assessment process can be readily overcome and would not affect the development potential of the site.
Phasing & This is a greenfield site in a popular location. Issues that have been Implementation identified can be resolved as part of the planning application process and it is therefore anticipated that development will take place in the medium term, with delivery of new housing commencing in approximately year 7 of the plan period, 2016/17, allowing for a scheme to be drawn up and submitted for approval following the adoption of the LDP.
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Deposit 2.27 H1/14 – Western Logs, Cwmafan
LDP H1/14 - Western Logs, Cwmafan -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 5.9 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 130 (August Status @ Basedate New allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Commercial Sawmills
Overview This site currently being used as a sawmill complex is located opposite the allocation at Hawthorn Close (H1/13). The current landowner is supportive of the future development of the site.
Infrastructure As with the adjacent site at Hawthorn Close (see reference H 1/13) Assessment there is limited capacity within existing health facilities and developer contributions may be required with regard to educational provision.
A Transport Assessment has been submitted.
A number of issues that have been identified as part of the site assessment process can be readily overcome and would not affect the development potential of the site.
Phasing & The current use of the site is continuing and therefore the delivery of Implementation new housing is anticipated in the longer term. This will allow the development of the allocated site at Hawthorn Close, which is free of constraints and located opposite the Western Logs site, and give time for the existing uses to be relocated. New housing should be provided from 2021/22 , year 11 of the plan, onwards with the whole development being completed within the plan period.
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2.28 H1/15 – NPT College Margam Campus 2013) H1/15 - NPT College Campus, Margam
Ownership NPT College (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 1.8 Hectares
Site Capacity 70 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use College Campus Deposit
Overview This site is currently occupied by the Margam campus of NPT college. The college is exploring the opportunity of relocating to a new site within the Harbourside Strategic Regeneration Area centred around the Port Talbot Docks complex. This would release the Margam campus site for redevelopment.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision locally although developer contributions may be required for additional educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation It is anticipated that the development of this site represents a longer term option with delivery of new housing occurring during the latter years of the plan period, allowing sufficient time to implement the college relocation programme.
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Deposit 2.29 H1/16 – Glanafan Comprehensive School Site
LDP H1/16 - Glanafan Comprehensive School, Port Talbot -
Implementation Ownership NPT
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 0.8 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 50 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Secondary School
Overview This site is currently occupied by Glanafan Comprehensive school. The site will become available for redevelopment following the implementation the schools reorganisation programme. The LDP is promoting a mixed use development with retail uses at ground floor level fronting onto Station Road in the heart of the town centre. The site would lend itself to a higher density development as with an adjacent site (see H1/LB/21) where the site has been redeveloped with residential units on the upper floors.
Infrastructure Assessment Development is contingent upon the implementation of the SSIP.
No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision locally.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the development of this site represents a medium term option with new housing delivery occurring during the 2018/19, allowing for the implementation of the schools reorganisation programme, the subsequent clearance and disposal of the site and planning application submission and approval.
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2.30 H1/17 – Harbourside, Port Talbot 2013) H1/17 - Harbourside, Port Talbot
Ownership Mixed Ownership (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area
Site Capacity 520 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Commercial and Industrial use Deposit
Overview The proposal at Harbourside, (Masterplan contained within the Port Talbot Harbourside & Town Centre Development Framework Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) (2011)) has been identified as a Strategic Regeneration Area (SRA). The proposal will involve the introduction of a range of uses, including residential, employment and retail into an area centred on the Port Talbot docks complex promoting significant regeneration for Port Talbot and the wider area. The residential element will be accommodated on a number of sites both within and adjacent to the main docks complex. Given the location close to the town centre and waterfront and riverside location there is the potential for a higher density of developed to be achieved overall within the scheme.
Infrastructure No issues have been identified with regard to health service provision locally Assessment although developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
There are large areas on this site with no flooding issues (Zone A) that are currently shown as residential use and could be developed without further flooding consideration provided that the associated infrastructure was designed to allow for emergency access and egress which appears eminently possible due to the swath of Zone
A that runs up to the new Peripheral Distributor Road to the north. Areas within zone C will be developable subject to detailed investigation through site specific Flood Consequence Assessments and the provision of appropriate mitigation measures.
The site is well served by a developing highway network including the Harbour Way road scheme due for completion during late 2013. 35
Phasing & The existence of a number of distinct land parcels for housing development Implementation will allow 2 or more schemes to be active concurrently. It is expected that the proposal as a whole represents a medium to long term option with the first residential units provided during 2017/18. Thereafter momentum can 2 . Housing Sites Deposit H1/17 - Harbourside, Port Talbot
LDP be achieved with potentially 3 or 4 additional developments progressing by the end of the plan period. - Implementation
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Plan 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26
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2.31 H1/18 – Afan Lido & Land Rear of Tywyn School 2013) H1/18 - Afan Lido & land to the rear of Tywyn School, Sandfields
Ownership NPTCBC (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 3.1 Hectares
Site Capacity 150 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Site of former Afan Lido leisure complex and adjacent surface car Deposit park.
Overview This site was the location of the former Afan Lido leisure complex. The authority intends to provide a new facility nearby allowing this site to be redeveloped. The location at Aberafan Seafront would lend itself to a higher density development in line with a number of other residential schemes developed previously at Aberafan Seafront. The site has been cleared and is available for re-use.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision but developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation The site represents an opportunity to introduce additional housing into the regenerating Aberafan Seafront area. A number of adjacent parcels were successfully developed during the early 2000's. It is expected that development will be a medium term option with new housing delivery occurring from 2015/16 onwards and the whole development being completed by 2020/21.
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Deposit 2.32 H1/19 – Bay View Social Club, Sandfields
LDP H1/19 - Bay View Social Club, Sandfields -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 0.3 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 23 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Site of former Bay View Social Club
Overview This site located at the regenerating Aberafan Seafront previously had the benefit of an outline planning permission. The site has been cleared and is available for re-use.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision but developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the site represents a medium term option, with new housing delivery occurring during 2016/17 allowing time for a detailed planning application to be prepared and submitted for approval.
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38 2 . Housing Sites
2.33 H1/20 – Purcell Avenue 2013) H1/20 - Purcell Avenue, Sandfields
Ownership St Modwen Developments (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 3.5 Hectares
Site Capacity 115 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use No previous use Deposit
Overview The site lies adjacent to an established residential area and previously fell within the former BP Chemicals complex located at Baglan Bay. St Modwen Developments have implemented a major remediation programme although this particular parcel of land was never subject to any intensive usage.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision but developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that residential development is a medium term option with new housing delivery occurring from 2015/16 onwards with the whole development completed by 2018/19.
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Deposit 2.34 H1/21 – Morfa Afan Care Home, Sandfields
LDP H1/21 - Morfa Afan Care Home, Sandfields -
Implementation Ownership NPTCBC
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 0.5 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 10 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Existing Residential Care Home complex
Overview This is a brownfield site located within the settlement of Sandfields. The site is currently occupied by a number of buildings which comprise the Morfa Afan Residential Care Home. This facility is scheduled to be replaced as part of the Transforming Older Persons Services scheme with a new purpose built facility to be provided in the Port Talbot area.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision but developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation The existing care Home facility is scheduled for closure during and in this context it is anticipated that delivery will occur in the medium to long term . This will allow sufficient time to provide the new care facility, clear and dispose of the site, prepare a scheme for submission and planning approval and commence on site.
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40 2 . Housing Sites
2.35 H1/22 – Tir Morfa Road, Sandfields 2013) H1/22 - Tir Morfa, Sandfields
Ownership NPTCBC (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 1.8 Hectares
Site Capacity 75 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Unused land Deposit
Overview The site is currently unused having been used historically as a surface car park. An adjacent parcel has been developed previously for a extra care facility providing self contained living accommodation for the elderly. The site represents an opportunity to introduce additional housing into the regenerating Aberafan Seafront area.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision but developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that this site could be developed in the medium term allowing for site disposal and the submission and approval of a planning application.
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Deposit 2.36 H1/LB/13 – Blaenbaglan Farm, Baglan
LDP H1/LB/13 - Blaenbaglan Farm, Baglan -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 10.2 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 260 (August Status @ Basedate Existing commitment
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview The site has the benefit of an extant planing permission dating back to the 1970's and 1980's for 219 Units. The development has been lawfully commenced but no dwellings have been built on site.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision but developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation It is anticipated that development can proceed in the short to medium term with new housing delivery commencing during 2015/16 and the whole of the development being completed within the plan period.
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2.37 H1/LB/14 – Thorney Road, Baglan 2013) H1/LB/14 - Thorney Road, Baglan
Ownership Paddle Homes (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 0.4 Hectares
Site Capacity 10 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Under construction LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This is a development that has been ongoing for a number of years and historically delivers a small number of new housing units annually.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the site will continue to provide new housing over the short term with the development as a whole being completed by 2016/17.
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Deposit 2.38 H1/LB/15 – Stycyllwen, Baglan
LDP H1/LB/15 - Stycyllwen, Baglan -
Implementation Ownership Paddle Homes
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 0.8 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 24 (August Status @ Basedate Under construction
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Made up ground
Overview This is a development that has been ongoing for a number of years and historically delivers a small number of new housing units annually.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the site will continue to provide new housing over the short term with the development as a whole being completed by 2017/18.
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44 2 . Housing Sites
2.39 H1/LB/16 – Abbottsmoor, Baglan Moors 2013) (August H1/LB/16 - Abbottsmoor, Baglan Moors Plan Ownership Barratt Homes
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 1.2 Hectares Implementation - Site Capacity 42 LDP Status @ Basedate Under construction Deposit Status Update 2013
Land Use Made up ground
Overview The site is being developed by Barratt Homes and is nearing completion.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation This scheme has proved popular with purchasers and it is expected that the remaining 42 units will be delivered during the early years of the LDP.
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45 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.40 H1/LB/17 – Farteg Fawr, Bryn
LDP H1/LB/17 - Farteg Fawr, Bryn -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 2.2 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 25 (August Status @ Basedate Outline planning permission
2013) Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This is a greenfield site that is likely to be developed on a self-build plot by plot basis by small developers or for owner occupation. The site has been serviced and all access roads have been provided. Since the basedate of the LDP, construction has commenced on the first new housing unit.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation Reflecting the self-build nature of the site, it is expected that a small number of new housing units will be delivered annually throughout the life of the LDP.
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46 2 . Housing Sites
2.41 H1/LB/18 – Copperminers, Cwmafan 2013) H1/LB/18 - Copperminers, Cwmafan
Ownership Barratt Homes (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 2.6 Hectares
Site Capacity 90 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Under construction LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Former industrial land Deposit
Overview This scheme is being developed by Barratt Homes and comprised originally 127 new housing units of which 90 were remaining at the basedate of the LDP. The scheme also includes a number of Affordable housing units secures as part of the planning permission.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the site will developed in the short term, with the whole development completed by 2014/15.
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47 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.42 H1/LB/19 – Forest Lodge Lane, Cwmafan
LDP H1/LB/19 - Forest Lodge Lane, Cwmafan -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 1.6 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 12 (August Status @ Basedate Under construction
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This greenfield site is being developed on a self-build basis. The site has been serviced and all access roads have been provided.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the site will continue to provide a small number of new housing units annually to reflect the self-build nature of the site.
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48 2 . Housing Sites
2.43 H1/LB/20 – Groeswen, Margam 2013) H1/LB/20 - Groeswen, Margam
Ownership Taylor Wimpey Homes (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 0.9 Hectares
Site Capacity 39 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Under construction LDP Status Update 2013 Complete
Land Use Former hospital site Deposit
Overview The scheme comprises 100 units in total of varying sizes and tenures of which 39 remained to be developed as of the basedate of the LDP.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation The remaining housing units have been delivered in the short term and the development as a whole was completed during 2012/13.
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Deposit 2.44 H1/LB/21 – Station Road, Port Talbot
LDP H1/LB/21 - Station Road, Port Talbot -
Implementation Ownership Coastal Housing Group
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 0.1 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 14 (August Status @ Basedate Under construction
2013) Status Update 2013 Complete
Land Use Mixed commercial uses
Overview Scheme has involved the demolition of an existing commercial and retail building and its subsequent redevelopment comprising 14 social rented housing units with ground floor commercial uses on a site within Port Talbot town centre.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters were addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation Scheme was under construction at the base date of the LDP and was completed in 2011/12.
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50 2 . Housing Sites
2.45 H1/LB/22 – Talbot Road, Port Talbot 2013) H1/LB/22 - Royal Buildings, Talbot Road, Port Talbot
Ownership Coastal Housing Group (August Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 0.2 Hectares
Site Capacity 46 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Planning permission approved LDP Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Mixed commercial uses. Deposit
Overview This scheme involves the comprehensive redevelopment of a number of buildings located on the fringes of Port Talbot town centre.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation The scheme is now under construction and it is expected that completion will occur during 2013/14.
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51 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.46 H1/LB/23 – Dyffryn Road, Taibach
LDP H1/LB/23 - Dyffryn Road, Taibach -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 0.2 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 14 (August Status @ Basedate Under construction
2013) Status Update 2013 Complete
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This greenfield site development has seen the provision of 14 apartments.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters were addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation The scheme was under construction at the base date of the plan and was completed during 1011/12.
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52 2 . Housing Sites
2.47 H1/LB/24 – Maes Marchog, Banwen 2013) H1/LB/24 - Maes Marchog, Banwen
Ownership NPTCBC (August Plan Spatial Area Dulais Valley
Site Area 0.6 Hectares
Site Capacity 16 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Under construction LDP Status Update 2013 Complete
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This scheme has provided 16 self-contained units for the elderly.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters were addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation Scheme complete 2012/13.
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53 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.48 H1/LB/25 – Glyn Dulais Care Home, Crynant
LDP H1/LB/24 - Glyn Dulais Care Home, Crynant -
Implementation Ownership NPTCBC
Spatial Area Dulais Valley
Site Area 0.8 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 21 (August Status @ Basedate Outline planning permission
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Former care home complex
Overview The site lies in the community of Crynant in the Dulais Valley. The former care home complex has now been demolished.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the site can be developed in the short term with the first housing units being delivered during 2014/15, allowing time for a detailed planning application to be submitted for approval.
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54 2 . Housing Sites
2.49 H1/LB/26 – Heol Y Waun, Seven Sisters 2013) H1/LB/26 - Heol Y Waun, Seven Sisters
Ownership Sherwood Innovations Ltd (August Plan Spatial Area Dulais Valley
Site Area 1.9 Hectares
Site Capacity 68 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Full planning permission LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield Site Deposit
Overview This greenfield site has received a full planning permission for 68 dwelling (see ref:P2007/1376.)
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process
Phasing & Implementation The site has a full planning permission and it is expected that the delivery of new housing will commence during 2014/15 with the whole development being completed within the plan period.
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55 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.50 H1/23 – Park Avenue, Glynneath
LDP H1/23 - Park Avenue, Glynneath -
Implementation Ownership Mixed Ownership
Spatial Area Neath Valley
Site Area 13.2 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 150 (August Status @ Basedate Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Undeveloped land
Overview This site is to developed for a mix or residential and retail uses in line with a masterplan that has been prepared.
Infrastructure Developer contributions may be required in relation educational Assessment provision.
Welsh Water has indicated that there is no water main through the site and local infrastructure may need to be upgraded to accommodate this proposal.
The majority of the site lies within Flood Zone A and B which is deemed to be developable based on the requirements of TAN 15. The smaller part of the site classified as zone C2 which covers the brownfield part of the site should be considered in more detail during the site specific Flood Consequences Assessment (FCA) but this area can be excluded from the developed part of the site as appropriate.
Phasing & The complex nature of this site would lead to the conclusion that new Implementation housing development should be regarded as a long term option, with the first new housing units being delivered during 2019/20 and the whole of the development being completed within the plan period.
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2.51 H1/LB/27 – Heol Y Glyn, Glynneath 2013) H1/LB/27 - Heol Y Glyn, Glynneath
Ownership Cuddy Group (August Plan Spatial Area Neath Valley
Site Area 2.7 Hectares
Site Capacity 81 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Full planning permission LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Made up ground Deposit
Overview The site has the benefit of a full planning permission for 81 units 12/07/08 (P2003/1330). The development has lawfully commenced but no dwellings have been started.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process
Phasing & Implementation Indications from agents acting for the developers have confirmed that the scheme will be delivered by 2026. In this context it is expected that the first new housing units will be delivered from 2018/19 onwards.
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57 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.52 H1/LB/28 – Welfare Hall, Glynneath
LDP H1/LB/28 - Welfare Hall, Glynneath -
Implementation Ownership Manning Construction
Spatial Area Neath Valley
Site Area 0.8 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 17 (August Status @ Basedate Full planning permission
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Former site of Glynneath Welfare Hall
Overview Planning permission has been granted for 18 Units (P2007/1648) on 19/11/09 and a revised application for 17 Units (P2011/0486) submitted but not yet determined.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation The developers have indicated an intention to commence work on site as soon as the outstanding issue of off-site drainage has been resolved. As such it is expected that the site represents a short term option with the development being completed by 2014/15.
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58 2 . Housing Sites
2.53 H1/LB/29 – Ynys Y Nos Avenue, Glynneath 2013) H1/LB/29 - Ynys Y Nos Avenue, Pontwalby
Ownership WDL Homes (August Plan Spatial Area Neath Valley
Site Area 0.5 Hectares
Site Capacity 16 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Under construction LDP Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview Scheme is being developed by WDL Homes Limited. The site had an original capacity of 24 units with 16 units remaining at the base date of the LDP.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process
Phasing & Implementation Scheme is currently under construction and it is expected that the remaining 16 units will be delivered during the early years of the LDP.
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59 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.54 H1/24 - Bryn Morgrug (Phase 2), Alltwen
LDP Bryn Morgrug (Phase 2), Alltwen -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 2.4 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 52 (August Status @ Basedate Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013 Application for full planning permission has been submitted
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This greenfield site lies adjacent to Bryn Morgrug Phase 1 (see H1/LB/30) which is currnetly being developed by Redrow Homes.
Infrastructure Assessment A planning application has been submitted and all issues are being addressed as part of this process.
Phasing & Implementation Bryn Morgrug Phase 1 is currently under construction and is likely to be completed by 2014/15. It is expected that Phase 2 will commence when phase 1 has been completed with the first new housing units being delivered the following year and full completion during 2016/17.
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60 2 . Housing Sites
2.55 H1/25 – Ynysmond Road, Alltwen 2013) H1/25 - Ynysmond Road, Alltwen
Ownership Private Ownership (August Plan Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 3.8 Hectares
Site Capacity 50 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This is a greenfield site located in the popular and established community of Alltwen.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision although developer contributions nay be required in relation to educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation This site is free of constraints and it is considered that the development can be accommodated in the medium term. It is expected that the development will proceed over a 2 or 3 year period.
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Deposit 2.56 H1/26 – Cwmtawe School Phase 2, Pontardawe
LDP H1/26 - Cwmtawe School (Phase 2), Pontardawe -
Implementation Ownership NPTCBC
Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 1.3 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 32 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Former school site
Overview This site lies adjacent to Phase 1 (see H1/LB/31) which is currently being developed by Coastal Housing Group.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision locally although developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that Phase 1 will be completed by 2015/16, with phase 2 coming on stream from 2016/17 onwards.
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62 2 . Housing Sites
2.57 H1/27 – Waun Sterw/Waun Penlan, Rhydyfro 2013) H1/27 - Waun Sterw / Waun Penlan, Rhydyfro, Pontardawe
Ownership NPTCBC (August Plan Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 3.9 Hectares
Site Capacity 115 Implementation - Status @ Basedate New Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This is an extensive greenfield site located in the community of Rhydyfro to the north of Pontardawe. Persimmon Homes have recently completed a development of 100 units on a site between Rhydyfro and Pontardawe.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision locally although developer contributions may be required in relation to educational provision.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the site at Waun Penlan (see: H1/LB/33) will deliver new housing in the short term and this site, H1/27, will then commence delivery of new housing from 2017/18 onwards.
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63 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.58 H1/28 – Bryn Brych Farm, Rhos
LDP H1/28 - Bryn Brych Farm, Rhos -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 6.0 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 150 (August Status @ Basedate Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This greenfield site is located in the popular and established community of Rhos.
Infrastructure Assessment No issues have been identified with regard to health services provision locally.
A Transport Assessment has been submitted and the site can be accessed from the main highway network.
Trebanos Waste Water Treatment Works can accommodate the foul flows from the site.
Water supplies can be provided to service this proposed site.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that this site will commence delivery of new housing from 2016/17 onwards, allowing sufficient time for a planning application to be prepared and submitted for approval. Development is likely to proceed at around 30 completions per year with the whole development being completed by 2012/22.
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2.59 H1/LB/30 – Bryn Morgrug Phase 1, Alltwen 2013) H1/LB/30 - Bryn Morgrug (Phase 1), Alltwen
Ownership Redrow Homes (August Plan Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 2.4 Hectares
Site Capacity 56 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Full planning permission LDP Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This site had the benefit of an extant planning permission. Since the basedate of the LDP, Redrow Homes have secured planning permission for a revised scheme with work commencing during 2012/13.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation With development now underway, it is expected that the scheme will be completed during 2015/16, allowing for the focus of attention to switch to Bryn Morgrug Phase 2 (see H1/24).
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65 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.60 H1/LB/31 – Cwmtawe School Phase 1, Pontardawe
LDP H1/LB/31 - Cwmtawe School (Phase 1), Rhos -
Implementation Ownership Coastal Housing Group
Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 2.6 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 80 (August Status @ Basedate Planning permission approved
2013) Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Former site of Cwmtawe secondary school
Overview Reserved Matters approval was granted on 08/09/11 (P2010/0880) and work has subsequently commenced on site.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation The first new housing units were delivered during 2012/13 and it is expected that the remainder will be provided in the short term with the development as a whole being completed during 2015/16.
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66 2 . Housing Sites
2.61 H1/LB/32 – Holly Street, Pontardawe 2013) H1/LB/32 - Holly Street, Pontardawe
Ownership Bluefield Land Ltd (August Plan Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 0.8Hectares
Site Capacity 45 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Allocation LDP Status Update 2013
Land Use Former industrial land Deposit
Overview Outline planning permission was granted on 30/08/08 (P2007/0215). The site is located close to Pontardawe town centre and it is anticipated that a higher density of development can be achieved and would be appropriate in this context.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have previously been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is anticipated that this site could represent a longer term option with new housing provision occurring towards the end of the plan period.
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67 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.62 H1/LB/33 – Waun Penlan, Rhydyfro
LDP H1/LB/33 - Waun Penlan, Rhydyfro, Pontardawe -
Implementation Ownership Oakview Homes
Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 0.8 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 19 (August Status @ Basedate Full planning permission
2013) Status Update 2013
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview Planning Permission has been granted for 19 dwellings on 15/05/07 (P2007/0281) but no commencement has been made on site.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation Whilst no development has taken place on site it is considered that the site, by virtue of being free of constraints, represents a short to medium term option with new housing provision occurring during 2015/16.
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68 2 . Housing Sites
2.63 H1/LB/34 – Glan Yr Afon Phase 2, Ynysmeudwy 2013) H1/LB/34 - Glan Yr Afon (Phase 2), Ynysmeudwy
Ownership Coastal Housing Group (August Plan Spatial Area Pontardawe
Site Area 0.5 Hectares
Site Capacity 15 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Planning permission approved LDP Status Update 2013 Complete
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This greenfield site has involved the development of 15 affordable housing units.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation The scheme is now complete with all 15 housing units completed during 2012/13.
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69 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.64 H1/29 - Compair / GMF, Ystalyfera
LDP H1/29 - Compair / GMF, Ystalyfera -
Implementation Ownership Private Ownership
Spatial Area Swansea Valley
Site Area 3.3 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 120 (August Status @ Basedate New Allocation
2013) Status Update 2013 Planning application submitted
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview This is an extensive greenfield site that has had the benefit of an outline planning permission in the past. It is adjacent to the former Compair/GMF commercial unit and close to the new ASDA retail store.
Infrastructure Assessment An application for full planning permission has recently been submitted and all matters will be addressed as part of this process.
Phasing & Implementation In the context of the planning application recently submitted, it is expected that this site represents a short term option with new housing delivery commencing from 2014/15 onwards and the whole development complete by 2017/18.
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70 2 . Housing Sites
2.65 H1/LB/35 – Golwg Y Mynydd, Godrergraig 2013) H1/LB/35 - Golwg Y Mynydd, Godrergraig
Ownership Taylor Wimpey Homes (August Plan Spatial Area Swansea Valley
Site Area 2.5 Hectares
Site Capacity 64 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Under construction LDP Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This site is being developed by Taylor Wimpey Homes and it is expected that the remaining units will be delivered during the early years of the plan.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the remaining new housing units will be delivered during 2013/14.
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71 2 . Housing Sites
Deposit 2.66 H1/LB/36 – Graig Newydd Phase 1, Godrergraig
LDP H1/LB/36 - Graig Newydd (Phase 1), Godrergraig -
Implementation Ownership Barratt Homes
Spatial Area Swansea Valley
Site Area 1.2 Hectares
Plan Site Capacity 42 (August Status @ Basedate Under construction
2013) Status Update 2013 Under construction
Land Use Greenfield site
Overview Located adjacent to Golwg Y Mynydd (H1/LB/35), this site is being developed by Barratt Homes
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that the remaining housing units will be delivered during 2013/14.
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72 2 . Housing Sites
2.67 H1/LB/37 – Graig Newydd Phase 2, Godrergraig 2013) H1/LB/37 - Graig Newydd (Phase 2), Godrergraig
Ownership Taylor Wimpey Homes (August Plan Spatial Area Swansea Valley
Site Area 1.9 Hectares
Site Capacity 66 Implementation - Status @ Basedate Planning permission LDP Status Update 2013 Planning permission
Land Use Greenfield site Deposit
Overview This parcel is the last site at Graignewydd and was to be developed by McLean Homes. The site has remained undeveloped while Taylor Wimpey and Barratts have progressed schemes on adjacent sites. Taylor Wimpey Homes have secured planning permission for a revised site development.
Infrastructure Assessment All matters have been addressed as part of the planning application process.
Phasing & Implementation It is expected that this site represents a short term option with Taylor Wimpey commencing on site when the adjacent site at Golwg Y Mynydd (see H1/LB/35) is complete.
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73 2 . Housing Sites Deposit LDP - Implementation Plan (August 2013)
74 3 . Housing - Phasing & Delivery
3 Housing - Phasing & Delivery 2013) 3.0.1 The provision of new housing will occur at locations distributed throughout the County Borough. Moreover, new housing development will occur over the whole of the (August plan period ensuring that the identified housing need will be met by 2026. Plan 3.0.2 The individual housing site appraisals in section 2 provided an overview of the issues that may impact on the scale and timing of delivery of new housing over the plan period. Emerging out of this process is a phasing and implementation assessment for each site providing an indication of when it is expected that the new housing proposed Implementation will be developed. - LDP 3.1 Delivery Trajectory
3.1.1 The phasing and implementation assessments for the individual sites have now Deposit been brought together to provide an overall assessment of the timing of new housing provision throughout Neath Port Talbot.
3.1.2 The following site schedules illustrate where and when housing will be provided.
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2013) (August Plan Implementation - LDP Deposit 3 Table 1 - Housing Provision - New Allocations . Housing Site Name Reference 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2012/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
Gorffwysfa Care Home H1/1 15
Leiros Park Extension H1/2 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 -
Groves Road (Phase 2) H1/3 21 21 Phasing
Ocean View H1/4 25 30 26
Dwr Y Felin Lower School H1/5 10 30 30 30
Hafod House Care Home H1/6 12 &
Neath Town Centre H1/7 22 10 18 Delivery Redevelopment
Crymlyn Grove (Phase 2) H1/8 15 30 30
Crymlyn Grove (Phase 3) H1/9 30 30 30 30 30
Wern Goch H1/10 2 25 23
Neath Road/Fairyland H1/11 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 Road
Blaenbaglan School H1/12 10 25 25 25 25 31
Hawthorn Close H1/13 10 30 30 30
Western Logs H1/14 10 30 30 30 30
NPT College Margam H1/15 10 30 30 Campus
Glanafan Comprehensive H1/16 25 25 School
Harbourside H1/17 10 30 30 50 50 75 75 100 100
Afan Lido & Rear Of Tywyn H1/18 10 30 30 30 30 20 School
Bay View Social Club H1/19 23
Purcell Avenue H1/20 25 30 30 30 Site Name Reference 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2012/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
Morfa Afan Care Home H1/21 10
Tir Morfa Road H1/22 15 30 30
Park Avenue H1/23 20 20 20 20 20 25 25
Bryn Morgrug (Phase 2) H1/24 30 22
Ynysmond Road H1/25 10 20 20
Cwmtawe School (Phase H1/26 10 22 2)
Waun Sterw / Waun Penlan H1/27 15 25 25 25 25
Bryn Brych Farm H1/28 20 30 30 30 30 10
Compair / GMF H1/29 30 30 30 30
TOTALS 0 0 42 115 174 280 383 388 330 270 258 220 227 245 196 3 . Housing - Phasing & Delivery
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2013) (August Plan Implementation - LDP Deposit 3 Table 2 - Housing Provision - Landbank Commitments . Housing Site Name Reference 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2012/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
Waunceirch H1/LB/1 13
Groves Road (Phase 1) H1/LB/2 19 15 -
Elba Crescent H1/LB/3 10 20 20 Phasing
Area 1, Coed Darcy H1/LB/4 17 20 30 30 30 30
Coed Darcy Urban H1/LB/5 3 72 100 125 125 150 175 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 Village & Eaglesbush H1/LB/6 10 20 20 Delivery
Garthmor (Phase 2) H1/LB/7 8 16 10
Briton Ferry Road H1/LB/8 25 3
The Ropewalk H1/LB/9 12
Barrons Court H1/LB/10 5 5 5
Cardonnel Road H1/LB/11 6 10
Crymlyn Grove (Phase H1/LB/12 40 21 20 1)
Blaenbaglan Farm H1/LB/13 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Thorney Road H1/LB/14 3 2 2 2 1
Stycyllwen H1/LB/15 5 5 5 5 4
Abbottsmoor H1/LB/16 30 9 3
Farteg Fawr H1/LB/17 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Copperminers H1/LB/18 10 19 31 30
Forest Lodge Lane H1/LB/19 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Groeswen H1/LB/20 14 25
Station Road H1/LB/21 14 Site Name Reference 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2012/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
Royal Buildings, Talbot H1/LB/22 46 Road
Dyffryn Road H1/LB/23 14
Maes Marchog H1/LB/24 16
Glyn Dulais Care Home H1/LB/25 10 11
Heol Y Waun H1/LB/26 10 10 10 10 10 10 8
Heol Y Glyn H1/LB/27 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11
Welfare Hall H1/LB/28 5 12
Ynys Y Nos Avenue H1/LB/29 5 6 5
Bryn Morgrug (Phase H1/LB/30 15 25 16 1)
Cwmtawe School H1/LB/31 16 14 25 25 (Phase 1)
Holly Street H1/LB/32 10 15 20 3
Waun Penlan, Rhydyfro H1/LB/33 9 10 . Housing
Glan Yr Afon H1/LB/34 15
Golwg Y Mynydd H1/LB/35 29 31 4
Graig Newydd (Phase H1/LB/36 27 11 4
1) - Phasing Graig Newydd (Phase H1/LB/37 20 25 21 2)
TOTALS 213 238 310 329 316 259 227 228 253 251 243 253 257 232 213 & Delivery
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2013) (August Plan Implementation - LDP Deposit 3 Table 3 - Housing Provision - Overview . Housing Site Name 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2012/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26
New Allocations 3,128 0 0 42 115 174 280 383 388 330 270 258 220 227 245 196 -
Existing Commitments 3,822 213 238 310 329 316 259 227 228 253 251 243 253 257 232 213 Phasing
Neath Port Talbot Total 6,950 213 238 352 444 490 539 610 616 583 521 501 473 484 477 409 & Delivery 3 . Housing - Phasing & Delivery
Delivery Trajectory 2013) 3.1.3 When the data from table 3 is displayed in the form of a chart, a trajectory of the scale, composition and timing of new housing provision emerges. The significance of the delivery trajectory is that it indicates what needs to happen by any given point in time in (August order to stay on course to deliver the required level of new housing and therefore achieve Plan the strategic objectives of the LDP. The trajectory becomes a benchmark against which progress can be measured. It is expected that sufficient progress will be made in each year of the plan to maintain pace with the trajectory. Any significant deviation away from the trajectory, either in terms of an over or an under provision of new housing, could be Implementation considered as a potential threat to the successful achievement of the LDP objectives if -
the deviation is of a sufficient scale and persists for a length of time. LDP
3.1.4 The LDP housing provision comprises a number of distinct categories of housing including new allocations, landbank sites, windfall sites and small housing sites. The bulk Deposit of new housing will be provided on sites specifically identified in the LDP, that is the new allocations and existing commitments. The delivery trajectory illustrates how these components will interact over the plan period . This interaction will evolve over time as circumstances change.
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3.1.5 The delivery trajectory focuses on the requirement to ensure that a minimum of
8,027 housing units are provided over the plan period. The average annual build 2013) requirement of 535 housing units is identified as a means of comparing the level of performance over time. (August
3.1.6 The actual level of new housing provision over the first 2 years of the plan period Plan is a matter of record, and the trajectory illustrates the depressed nature of the build rates relative to the average annualised requirement of 535 units since the basedate of the LDP. It is clear therefore that a significant acceleration in the number of new housing units provided annually will need to occur. Moreover, this acceleration will need to take place Implementation at an early stage within the plan period to allow sufficient time to achieve the strategic -
objectives of the LDP. Additionally, to ensure that the shortfall during the early years of LDP the LDP is addressed, build rates will at some point in time need to not only reach but also surpass the average annual build requirement of 535 new housing units. Deposit
3.1.7 When the phasing and implementation assessments for the individual sites are brought together, an acceleration in the rate of house building activity is demonstrated. It is expected that this acceleration will be sustained throughout the early to mid point in the plan period, with annual build rates increasing steadily towards the target of 535 and then moving beyond with build rates peaking during the mid point of the LDP. This level of over-build will then be sustained for the remaining years of the plan to make up the lost ground identified early in the plan period.
3.1.8 The way the different components of the housing provision interact will inevitably change over time. The trajectory illustrates that in the early years of the plan the landbank sites will provide the bulk of the new housing provision. This is inevitably the case as many of these sites are actively delivering new housing already. From 2013/14 however, new allocations will start to make a contribution and this will increase significantly to the anticipated point when the LDP is adopted. Following adoption, a number of new allocations will start to contribute and this component will provide the bulk of the required new housing over the remaining years of the plan, although the ongoing development of key landbank sites such as Coed Darcy will ensure that this component continues to provide significant numbers of new houses annually.
3.1.9 During the early years of the plan the contribution from windfall and small sites has been heavily discounted. This is appropriate as the uncertainties of delivery within the windfall component in particular make it difficult to predict with confidence performance over the short term. However, significant potential for windfall emergence has been identified and considered within the Population & Housing Topic Paper (August 2013). It is anticipated that the contribution from windfalls and small sites will increase towards the latter years of the plan period. 83 Deviation
3.1.10 Building ahead of schedule could result in the erosion of the identified number of sites available for development in the future. This could serve to constrain development options and reduce choice for prospective occupiers and developers alike. Too much development too soon would possibly impact upon the ability of communities to absorb this increased level of new development. 3 . Housing - Phasing & Delivery
Deposit 3.1.11 A more likely scenario is that the build rate does not keep pace with the trajectory and not enough new housing units are being delivered year on year. LDP 3.1.12 It is quite normal for the provision of new housing to fluctuate on a year by year -
Implementation basis with movements of plus/minus 20% to 25% relatively common. Providing the deviation from the trajectory is of a manageable scale and is relatively short lived then it is possible that build rates in future years can ensure that the cumulative new housing provision and the trajectory can become realigned. Build rates in the early years of the plan will clearly fall short of the average annual build requirement. During this period it is acceptable for Plan a significant deviation away from the identified trajectory to occur, providing the magnitude
(August of deviation does not worsen and there are prospects for realigning housing provision and the delivery trajectory. However, later on in the plan period the degree of acceptable
2013) deviation should be reduced accordingly as there will be less time remaining to allow any shortfall to be addressed.
Monitoring
3.1.13 The trajectory represents an important element of the LDP monitoring framework. The monitoring framework has identified targets for housing delivery at various points in the plan period. The flexibility and transparency inherent within the trajectory approach allows for the source of any delivery problems to be identified quickly. It will be possible to highlight at any given point in time over the plan period whether individual sites are delivering new housing in the anticipated manner.
3.1.14 The assumptions that underpin the individual site phasing and implementation assessments will be subject to constant review. The Annual Monitoring Report provides an opportunity to highlight the prevailing economic and housing market circumstances that influence the local scene. The AMR will also identify the level of actual cumulative housing provision relative the the trajectory and identify where, and if possible why, delivery of new housing has not occurred in the anticipated way.
Short Term Land Supply
3.1.15 The LDP plays a key role in ensuring that there is sufficient land for new housing over the longer term but it is also important to take account of the short term requirements. The annual Joint Housing Land Availability Studies allow for local planning authorities to engage with key stakeholders to determine the supply of land for new housing over the next 5 years. The housing delivery trajectory also provides a mechanism for gauging the short term supply of land at a future point in time., that point in time being the anticipated adoption of the LDP. 84 3.1.16 Any projected land supply calculation will be based on a range of assumptions. Here the assumption is that new housing will be delivered in line with the trajectory. It is then possible to determine the amount of new housing to be delivered in the remaining years of the plan. A short term land supply can be determined by comparing the annualised residual housing requirement with the amount of land that would be considered to be available for development over the short term. 3 . Housing - Phasing & Delivery
Short Term Land Supply 2013) 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17
LDP Requirement 8,027 8,027 8,027 8,027 8,027 8,027 (August
Annual Completions 262 287 352 444 490 539 Plan
Cumulative 262 549 901 1,345 1,835 2,374 Completions
Residual Requirement 7,478 7,126 6,682 6,192 5,653 Implementation -
Revised Annual LDP 575 594 607 619 628 Requirement
5 Year Land Deposit 2,876 2,969 3,037 3,096 3,141 Requirement
Available Land 2,435 2,699 2,838 2,869 2,831
Small Site Allowance 200 250 200 200 200
Total Land 2,635 2,949 3,038 3,069 3,031 Availability
Land Supply 4.6 Years 5.0 Years 5.0 Years 5.0 Years 4.8 Years
3.1.17 The amount of land available for development includes an allowance for small sites in line with JHLAS process. It does not, however, include any assessment of the future availability of windfall sites. This again is in line with the JHLAS process and reflects the difficulties in predicting the emergence of such sites in the short term. However, it is likely that windfall sites will be a factor in future years and windfall sites will, when they do emerge, contribute to the amount of land available for development.
3.1.18 The calculations illustrate that there will be an appropriate short term land supply when the LDP is adopted.
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86 4 . Employment Sites
4 Employment Sites 2013) 4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 In 2012, the Authority, jointly with the City and County of Swansea, commissioned (August
Peter Brett Associates (PBA) to undertake an Economic Assessment and Employment Plan Land Provision study. The purpose of the study was to to provide the evidence base for the Deposit Plan and to address concerns regarding the perceived over-allocation of employment land proposed in the Pre-Deposit Plan, to clarify the inter linkages between housing and employment and assess the projected economic and population growth Implementation expected over the LDP period. - LDP 4.1.2 The assessment forecasted on the level of economic growth expected over the plan period, using national projections and adjusting these to take account of the local economy, industries and proposed regeneration strategies. Using this projected level of Deposit growth, the study then assessed changes on how the economy equated to requirements for employment land and the number of houses that would be required to accommodate the labour supply.
4.1.3 The study highlighted there have been levels of low economic activity and unemployment among the working age population over recent years, indicating a relatively large untapped labour force and therefore suggested the objective should be to increase the rate of economic activity amongst the working age population. This, combined with younger generations obtaining higher education standards than previous generations, could indicate a shift from the traditional, declining sectors of mining and manufacturing to higher knowledge based sectors. This shift will be further supported by a new Swansea University Campus and improved infrastructure into the area, including the new Peripheral Distributor Road (PDR).
Employment Land Review
4.1.4 In tandem with the Peter Brett report an Employment Land Review (ELR) was conducted in order to ensure sufficient land is allocated for employment uses to meet the need identified in the Economic Study.
4.1.5 The aim of the Employment Land Review was to gain an understanding of the quality, distribution and quality of existing employment sites within Neath Port Talbot and consider the suitability of the sites to meet the need for employment land over the period of the LDP. This included assessing UDP allocations, existing employment areas and candidate sites submitted for employment purposes. Allocation of Employment Land 87 4.1.6 The PBA report highlighted a requirement for 20ha of B space over the plan period, which includes 11.4ha for waste and 8.6ha of other B-space use. Excluding the requirement for waste, the amount of floorspace required is 34,000sqm and PBA base this requirement on a plot ratio of 0.4, which equates to 8.6ha. 4 . Employment Sites
Deposit 4.1.7 A plot ratio of 0.4 is a reasonable standard to assess general industrial land against. If we look more closely at the plot ratios built within Neath Port Talbot, there are some
LDP developments that have been built using a plot ratio of 0.4, such as the Amazon development. However, Amazon is a specialist, unique development and has not been - Implementation replicated elsewhere within the County Borough and more generally, a large proportion of development within Neath Port Talbot has seen development at a plot ratio of 0.25. A ratio of 0.25 is more suited to smaller workshops and units and this is where a high amount of demand is likely to be over the plan period. Therefore, it is considered appropriate to consider what the floorspace requirements would be for a plot ratio of 0.25, based on Plan recent trends and the local context. (August Plot Ratios Relating to B-Space Requirements 2013) Plot Ratios B Space Plus RWP Total Requirement (Waste)
PBA requirements of 34,400spm using plot 8.6ha 11.4ha 20ha ratio of 0.4
PBA requirements of 34,400spm using 13.76ha 11.4ha 25.16ha alternative plot ratio of 0.25
4.1.8 Using the plot ratio of 0.25, there would be a requirement for an additional 5ha of employment land over the plan period. Not to restrict and constrain the type of development that may come forward over the LDP period, there maybe merit in considering allocating an additional 5ha to allow development of smaller units at ratios traditionally seen in Neath Port Talbot. This would allow greater flexibility and could accommodate all types of development.
Net Requirement for Employment Land
4.1.9 The PBA study uses a basedate of 2010 and calculates the projected net change in employment land. The approach assumes that any existing employment land at the basedate, 2010, can be re-used for employment uses. Therefore, any employment land at 2010 is assumed to remain in employment use over the plan period, as stated, 'Importantly, the land requirements set out above reflect only net changes based on net new jobs over the plan period. That is, they do not account for what might be required to meet gross demand for space through natural churn.'
4.1.10 Since 2010, Neath Port Talbot has seen a number of losses to the employment land stock that have not been factored into the PBA study. These areas of employment 88 land were assumed to remain in employment use when calculating the future requirements for employment allocations over the LDP period. Two large scale examples of stock losses including the former Zetec Site on Fabian way, which has been converted to a film studio and the former TRW Factory in Resolven, which is currently operating as a market under a temporary consent. These losses equate to an approximately 42,500sqm of employment land, which based on a plot ratio of 0.4, equates to around a loss of around 10ha of employment land, and at a plot ratio of 0.25, this would equate to around 17ha of employment land. 4 . Employment Sites
4.1.11 Furthermore, the Strategic Regeneration Area identified as Harbourside, involves the re-development of a large area of brownfield, industrial land. The scheme involves a 2013) mixed use development comprising of residential, retail and employment. In bringing forward this development over the life of the LDP, will result in the loss of approximately (August 40,000sqm of employment floorspace, when compared to the amount of employment land that was available in 2010. Dependent on the plot ratio adopted, using the 0.4 plot ratio, Plan this lose equates to approximately 10ha of employment land and using a 0.25 plot ratio equates to approximately 16ha of employment land.
4.1.12 As the PBA report assumes employment spaces and jobs in 2010 will remain, Implementation there is an assumption that these jobs and employment space will need to be made up -
elsewhere in the County Borough, indicating there is a need to ensure there is space to LDP accommodate these loses on other land whilst not undermining the net requirement of 20ha of employment land identified for net change in the PBA report. Therefore, there Deposit needs to be sufficient scope within our employment land to deal with the net change of B-space employment, as the requirement of 20ha is over and above what was available/in use in 2010. If there is not sufficient scope to accommodate the loss of employment land, there is potential for a vast amount of employment land and jobs could be lost from Neath Port Talbot.
4.1.13 The stock losses since the 2010 base date, combined with the future loss of employment provision at Harbourside comes to a total of approximately 20ha. The PBA report does state that, 'Strategic Regeneration Areas represent the physical diversification of the local economy and are likely to result in a net loss of employment land, but importantly deliver a net increase in jobs and as a minimum maintain existing employment levels'. Therefore, the stock loss at Harbourside, whilst may result in the loss of actual floorspace, this has been considered within the PBA report. However, more recent stock losses of 10ha have not been considered.
4.1.14 Based on the above, whilst the PBA report suggests a requirement of 20ha, if we consider recent stock losses of 10ha, this would take the requirement to 30ha. If, a lower plot ratio, as indicated in table 4.9, in included, this would take the requirement to 35ha. To allow flexibility and not to restrict development in Neath Port Talbot, it maybe more appropriate to allocate land in the region of 30ha to 35ha as this may greater suit the needs of the County Borough and would allow stock losses and varies plot ratios to be accommodated without having a detrimental impact on the market.
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Deposit 4.2 EC1/1 - Baglan Bay
LDP Baglan Bay -
Implementation Ownership The whole of the site is owned by SMDL, a national development company with significant experience in regeneration and project delivery. SMDL purchased the land from BP (British Petroleum) plc in 2009.
Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot (August Site Area 11 hectares is to developed over the plan period for employment uses. 2013) Site Capacity 75 Hectares in total
Status @ Basedate
Status Update 2013
Current Land The majority of the site is vacant and cleared. Use
Overview The site was previously used by BP as one of the largest petrochemical plants in Europe. Prior to SMDL’s purchase of the site, BP carried out a three year programme of remediation works from 2006-2009. This programme (of works and monitoring) is being continued by SMDL.
Infrastructure This area is already served by water, sewerage, electricity, gas and Assessment telecommunications services with the energy park and power plant having the full range of services need to undertake its operations. The existing site infrastructure networks are likely to provide significant capacity for new uses.
Development The Baglan Energy Park has been successfully developed on an Trends adjacent site over recent years for a range of light & general industry, high techology and office uses.
The location has also attracted investment from the energy sector with a power stations already developed and a second with the benefit 90 of a planning permission. A solar array which could cover a site area of ?? Ha has also been approved.
The site has potential to accommodate a proportion of the RWP requirement for Neath Port Talbot. 4 . Employment Sites
Baglan Bay 2013) Phasing & To determine what the overall potential of the site could be, SMDL
Implementation has completed a masterplan for the site which shows the basic (August organisation of uses and its subdivision into a number of zones or phases (that are informed by infrastructure and the sequence of Plan remediation and availability).
The scale of the site together with its accessibility and proposed,
existing or surrounding uses also mean that the site lends itself to a Implementation whole range of occupiers and activities – including novel or green -
technologies, energy generation and waste. The presence of existing LDP and substantial infrastructure will also be a key benefit – both to potential occupiers and in reducing impact on the surrounding areas Deposit or networks.
The further regeneration of the Baglan Bay Area is a long-term development proposal which will be delivered over the LDP period and beyond, with the regeneration of the whole of the Baglan Bay area a longer term aspiration for Neath Port Talbot to provide sustainable regeneration and allow Neath Port Talbot to prosper and make use of the major investment the area is seeing, such as the PDR. The site has been developed in part, which demonstrates the viable and commercial attractiveness of the site, and progress has already been made in bringing the remainder of the site forward for development.
It is expected that development at Baglan Bay will extend beyond the plan period with an anticipated 11 Hectares developed up to 2026.
4.2.1 Phasing of Development
Years 1 to 3 Years 4 to 6 Years 7 to 9 Years 10 to 12 Years 13 to 15
2011/2014 2014/2017 2017/2020 2020/2023 2023/2026
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Deposit 4.3 EC1/2 - Junction 38 (M4), Margam
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Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 6 ha Plan Site Capacity 9.2 ha (August Status @ Basedate
2013) Status Update 2013
Current Land Use greenfield
Overview This greenfield site is strategically located off J38 of the M4 with excellent transport links which will be further improved by the opening of Harbourway in 2013.
Infrastructure The Peripheral Distributor Road (PDR) is a strategic road Assessment improvement to assist industrial and commercial development in the area, to free the flow of motorway traffic and provide environmental improvements between Junction 38 at Margam and Junction 41 at Baglan and will remove local traffic from the M4. The PDR, known as Harbourway is nearing completion and will pass to the north of the proposed allocation.
Areas of the site lies within the inner, middle and outer HSE consultation zones around BOC gases - planning applications will thus need to be considered using the PADHI+ consultation software.
Development Trends There are a number of employment / industrial uses within close proximity including BOC gases, a biomass plant and planning permission has been granted for a further biomass plant.
Phasing & The site is owned by the Welsh Government (WG)who intend Implementation to bring the site forward for primarily B1, B2 and B8 uses and 92 ancillary roadside services following completion of Harbourway. Areas of the site are also currently being marketed via WGs Property Database and WG have confirmed that there has been interest from developers for part of the site. A site information pack for the site was prepared in June 2011and detailed the total area of the site as 9.2ha, with the developable area being 6.2ha and provided an indicative layout of the site. WG are currently 4 . Employment Sites
Junction 38 (M4), Margam, Port Talbot 2013) preparing a revised Masterplan for the site to apply for planning
consent (August Plan 4.3.1 Phasing of Development
Years 1 to 3 Years 4 to 6 Years 7 to 9 Years 10 to 12 Years 13 to 15
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Deposit 4.4 EC1/3 - Coed Darcy Strategic Regeneration Area
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Implementation Ownership St Modwen Developments
Spatial Area Neath
Site Area Plan Site Capacity The site has a capacity of 4000 residential units, together (August with 41,000 sq m of employment floorspace, 3,800 sq m of retail use and 8,000 sq m of other commercial uses. 2013) Status @ Basedate The proposal received outline planning permission in February 2008.
Status Update 2013 Masterplan
Current Land Use Coed Darcy is an extensive site, formerly the location of the BP Llandarcy oil refinery complex
Overview
Infrastructure Assessment The development will include the necessary infrastructure expected within a community of this scale with new schools and a range of community facilities being provided and secured as part of the S.106 agreement.
Development Trends Impact of B1 uses
NRW
Britannic House
Business Centre
SHAW Trust
Tank Farm Road, B2 and B8 uses plus SG
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Years 1 to 3 Years 4 to 6 Years 7 to 9 Years 10 to 12 Years 13 to 15
2011/2014 2014/2017 2017/2020 2020/2023 2023/2026
2,500 sq m 2,500 sq m 2,500 sq m 2,500 sq m 4 . Employment Sites
4.5 EC1/4 - Harbourside Strategic Regeneration Area 2013) Harbourside Strategic Regeneration Area (August Ownership Mixed Ownership Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Area 11 hectares
Site Capacity Implementation -
Status @ A master-plan has been published in the form of Supplementary LDP Basedate Planning Guidance for Central Port Talbot. The master-plan proposes a variety of uses including approximately 520 residential Deposit units, bulky goods retail, leisure and recreation and business uses (offices, education, light industry and storage and distribution) within the Port Talbot Docklands area.
Status Update The Civil Justice Centre complete and the first phase of business 2013 development under construction
Current Land Use Harbourside represents an extensive area centred around the Port Talbot docks complex. Existing occupiers are involved in a range of activities within the B2 use class. A number of parcels of land have been cleared allowing for the implementation of the SPG.
Overview A range of employment and other uses will be accommodated within the Port Talbot Docklands area that will deliver economic growth and meet the LDP strategic aims and objectives. Harbourside will contribute to the physical diversification of the local economy.
Infrastructure The site is strategically located close to Port Talbot Town Centre Assessment with direct access off Harbourway, currently due for completion in late 2013, providing excellent linkages to the M4. Furthermore, funding has been achieved and planning permission granted for the redevelopment of Port Talbot Parkway train station which will increase the commercial attractiveness of the area and assist in its deliverability. Proposals for the Parkway also include a new integrated transport interchange to provide more sustainable and accessible transport options.
Development The Harbourside SRA lies in proximity to Port Talbot town centre. Trends Access is due to be enhanced with the completion in late 2013 of 95 Harbour Way which will allow access to the motorway network.
The Supplementary Planning Guidance for Central Port Talbot is being implemented and recent developments include a new Justice centre and an employment development by Deryn Properties currently under construction. 4 . Employment Sites Deposit Harbourside Strategic Regeneration Area
LDP Phasing & Planning permission has been granted for a new research and Implementation development facility which will comprise a complex devoted to - Implementation research and development and will be utilised by various companies involved in the manufacturing, engineering and material sectors and will initially house both Tata Steel UK Ltd and TWI Ltd. This high quality development is due for completion in 2013 and is viewed as
Plan a template for additional employment related development over the plan period within Harbourside. (August
4.5.1 Phasing of Development 2013)
Years 1 to 3 Years 4 to 6 Years 7 to 9 Years 10 to 12 Years 13 to 15
2011/2014 2014/2017 2017/2020 2020/2023 2023/2026
4,300 sq m 5,675 sq m 5,675 sq m 5,675 sq m 5,675 sq m
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4.6 Employment Provision Assessment 2013) 4.6.1 The Employment Land Review concludes that the following sites should be allocated for employment uses in the LDP: (August
Employment Allocations in LDP Plan
Allocation Size of Allocation
Baglan Bay 75ha, of which 11ha is allocated for B use Implementation Junction 38 (M4), Margam 6ha - LDP Land within Coed Darcy SRA 4ha
Land within Harbourside SRA 11ha Deposit
4.6.2 The allocation of all these sites does represent an over allocation of employment land, when compared to the findings of the PBA report. The total amount of allocation for B uses is 32ha, compared to the identified requirement by PBA of 20ha. However, as discussed in table 4.9 and under the section, 'Net Requirement of Employment Land', based on alternative site ratios and stock loses since the PBA study, providing for 30ha to 35ha of B Space maybe more appropriate to Neath Port Talbot and would allow flexibility and sufficient scope to deal with changes in employment land and provision over and above those identified by PBA. The sites would also capitalise on major infrastructure planned for the area, including the PDR, Baglan Bay Link Road, Southern Access Road and the completion of Ffordd Amazon.
4.6.3 Furthermore, the PBA Report states that the Swansea University Science and Innovation Campus will trigger spin off activity demand for office space in the area, as this has already started with the new Baglan Bay Innovation Centre and R&D development at Harbourside. The University Campus is one of the most fundamental, high profile developments to take place in Neath Port Talbot and the exact impacts and spin offs are as yet unknown, however, providing additional land for B and non B uses, will allow the area to capitalize on the benefits the university development can bring.
4.6.4 The plan allocates the whole area at Baglan Bay, 75ha, of which 11ha is allocated for B Class Use. PBA have stated that this would not undermine the market attractiveness and would not have a negative impact on the supply of employment land as the area will be developed as a longer term aspiration of the area allocated for non-B uses. This statement supports the allocation of the whole site as it mentions the importance of the Energy Park in attracting investment into this growing industry. Full allocation, availability of land and new infrastructure will strengthen Neath Port Talbot’s position in attracting 97 market interest in growing economic sectors.
4.6.5 The allocation of Baglan Bay, Coed Darcy and Harbourside present major regeneration schemes for the County Borough and with the development of the PDR, allocation of these areas have the potential to promote economic growth by attracting investment into Neath Port Talbot. Furthermore, allocation Junction 38 of the M4 provides 4 . Employment Sites
Deposit further choice and flexibility to potential investors to the area. Therefore, allocating Baglan Bay, Junction 38, as strategic employment areas to maximize market interest and benefits
LDP of the regeneration and infrastructure schemes. -
Implementation Floorspace Provision
Employment Allocations in LDP
Allocation Size of Allocation Potential Floorspace @ Potential Floorspace @
Plan 0.4 Plot Ratio 0.25 Plot Ratio
(August Baglan Bay 11ha 44,000 sq m (approx.) 27,500 sq m (approx.)
Junction 38 (M4), 6ha 24,000 sq m (approx.) 15,000 sq m (approx.)
2013) Margam
Land within Coed Darcy 4ha 16,000 sq m (approx.) 10,000 sq m (approx.) SRA
Land within Harbourside 11ha 44,000 sq m (approx.) 27,500 sq m (approx.) SRA
Totals 32 Ha 128,000 sq m (approx.) 80,000 sq m (approx.)
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Allocation LDP Status Policy Size of Development 2011-2014 2014-2017 2017-2020 2020-2023 2023-2026 Totals Reference Allocation
Baglan Bay Allocation EC 1/1 11ha 6,875 sq m 6,875 sq m 6,875 sq m 6,875 sq m 27,500 Sq m
Junction 38 Allocation EC 1/2 6ha (M4), 3,750 sq m 3,750 sq m 3,750 sq m 3,750 sq m 15,000 sq m Margam
Land within Allocation EC 1/3 4ha Coed Darcy 2,500 sq m 2,500 sq m 2,500 sq m 2,500 sq m 10,000 sq m SRA
Land within Allocation EC 1/4 11ha Deryn Harbourside Properties 4,300 sq m 5,675 sq m 5,675 sq m 5,675 sq m 5,675 sq m 27,000 sq m SRA
Baglan Safeguarded EC 2/6 NPT Homes 2,050 sq m Energy Park Site
Total 80,000 sq m 6,350 sq m 18,800 sq m 18,800 sq m 18,800 sq m 18,800 sq m (Approx) 4 . Employment Sites
99 Deposit LDP - Implementation Plan (August 2013) 4 . Employment Sites
Deposit 4.6.6 It is anticipated therefore that the development of the sites allocated for employment uses could deliver approximately 80,000 sq m over the plan period. This potential level of
LDP provision assumes that sites will be developed at an average plot density of .25. The potential floorspace should also be placed in context by considering the requirement of - Implementation an additional 34,000 sq m of employment floorspace up top 2026 and the potential losses that will result from the implementation of Strategic Regeneration Area initiative at Harbourside.
Monitoring Plan
(August 4.6.7 Neath Port Talbot has an enviable track record of attracting and delivering large projects that can be land-hungry and provide substantial numbers of new jobs. These range from single occupier developments such as the Amazon centre at Fabian Way and 2013) Intertissue paper mill at Baglan Energy park. Additionally the Swansea University Science & Innovation Campus currently under construction at Fabian Way incorporates a significant amount of research and development floorspace.
4.6.8 Similarly, development proposals within the energy sector can involve the take-up of large areas of land exemplified by the proposed soler array at Baglan Bay which has been approved.
4.6.9 It is expected that the quantum of employment floorspace will be subject to rigorous monitoring to ensure that the underlying LDP objectives are being met. To this end, it is considered that interim targets at points throughout the plan period are an effective means of tracking progress. The monitoring framework has established interim targets at 3 year intervals up to 2026 which will allow the impact of potentially fast-moving economic circumstances to be assessed against the LDP requirements, with any economic upturn, or indeed downturn, accounted for accordingly.
4.6.10 The Annual Monitoring Report will provide the means by which employment land and floorspace data will be placed into context with a comprehensive analysis of economic and labour market indicators to establish the successful implementation of the LDP.
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5 Retail 2013) 5.1 R 1/1 - Neath Town Centre Regeneration Scheme (August LDP Policy R 1/1 - Neath Town Centre Regeneration Scheme Plan Ownership NPTCBC
Spatial Area Neath Implementation
Site Capacity Approximately 150,000 sq ft of new floorspace -
Current Land Use Mixed uses including surface and multi-storey car park, existing LDP retail and residential properties and Magistrates Court complex. Deposit Overview Neath Town Centre
The allocations make provision for the retail need identified by the Neath Port Talbot Retail Study(1). The study identifies that a 30% increase in market share of comparison goods shopping in Neath is likely to be achieved over the LDP period which is based on the assumption that the quality and quantity of new facilities will increase which would reduce shopping trips / expenditure leaking outside the town. The development of the Neath Town Centre Regeneration scheme, for which funding is in place, will enable this to be achieved. The allocation of land for the Neath Town Centre Regeneration Scheme will accommodate all, or a large majority, of the projected net additional comparison and convenience goods floorspace in Neath. Furthermore, the scheme may also offer the potential to relocate existing A1 operators to free retail space for leisure / food and drink units to be introduced within the primary retail core and has the potential to accommodate other main town centre uses such as A2 and A3 retail floorspace and leisure uses.
Phasing & It is anticipated that the proposed scheme will be implemented Implementation through a phased approach. A planning application is being prepared and will be submitted during late summer 2013.
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1 GVA (2013) Neath Port Talbot Retail Study 5 . Retail
Deposit 5.2 R 1/2 - Glanafan Comprehensive School Site
LDP LDP Policy R 1/2 - Glanafan Comprehensive School Site, Port Talbot Town Centre -
Implementation Ownership NPTCBC
Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Capacity See below Plan Current Land Use The site is currently occupied by Glanafan Comprehensive (August School
2013) Overview Port Talbot Town Centre
In Port Talbot the study identified that the centre already retains a large proportion of convenience goods expenditure and as such a constant market share approach was considered appropriate, identifying no short to medium term capacity for additional convenience floorspace. Some capacity was identified for comparison and bulky goods (1200sqm including 600sqm for bulky goods floorspace by 2026) and the former Glanafan School site in Station Road, Port Talbot is allocated as a Retail-Led development to include residential units.
Phasing & The SSIP will result in the closure of Glanafan Comprehensive Implementation School and the provision of a new facility elsewhere within the Port Talbot area. It is likely that the site will become available for redevelopment during the middle years of the plan period.
It is likely that the redevelopment of the site will comprise retail uses at ground floor level with residential units on the upper floors.
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5.3 R 1/3 - Harbourside 2013) LDP Policy R 1/3 - Harbourside (August Ownership Mixed Plan Spatial Area Port Talbot
Site Capacity Not known
Current Land Use Vacant land Implementation -
Overview Harbourside LDP
Land within the Harbourside Strategic Regeneration Area is allocated for bulky comparison goods retail in line with the Deposit Supplementary Planning Guidance. The retail development will be expected to be as near as possible to the town centre and will consequently be an edge of centre site. At present there is poor connectivity to the town centre and as part of any development proposal the linkages will have to be improved and measures put in place to overcome the physical barriers (including the roads and railway lines) in order to ensure integration and linked trips to the town centre.
Phasing & The Supplementary Planning Guidance for the area designated Implementation within the LDP as the Harbourside Strategic Regeneration Area is being implemented with significant investment in new infrastructure and new developments such as the Civil Justice centre and the new employment-focused research and development project part occupied by TATA and TWI.
No timeframe however has been established for the provision of bulky comparison goods development within the Harbourside SRA.
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Deposit 5.4 R 1/4 - Park Avenue, Glynneath
LDP LDP Policy R 1/4 - Park Avenue, Glynneath -
Implementation Ownership Mixed Ownership
Spatial Area Neath Valley
Site Capacity See below Plan Current Land Use Vacant land (August Overview Glynneath 2013) In Glynneath an indicative convenience floorspace capacity of 660sqm net has been identified which would allow for the provision of a modest sized new foodstore to serve the local catchment. This would help to reduce expenditure leakage. Land is therefore allocated for retail uses as part of the mixed use development of Glynneath (See Park Avenue SPG). The retail element will be expected to be as close as possible to the existing district centre which would enable linked trips. The store should sell primarily convenience goods, with a smaller allocation of comparison goods floorspace.
Phasing & It is likely that the proposal, which will also include residential Implementation development, will be towards the latter part of the plan period.
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6 Tourism Development 2013) 6.1 TO 3/1 - Rheola
Rheola (August Plan 6.1.1 There are plans to develop the historic Rheola Estate for a tourism led development. Plans involve re-developing a brownfield part of the estate, on the site of a former Aluminium works which was, until recently, used as an indoor market. The development comprises of the construction of up to 100 holiday units and a leisure complex, with associated access, Implementation footpaths, ecological improvements, landscaping, boundary treatments and services. An - element of the scheme maybe brought forward for residential development, which be LDP enabling development to bring the other elements of the scheme and restoration forward.
6.1.2 The Vale of Neath has become an important tourism destination due to the improved Deposit profile of the Waterfall County and Neath Canal. The re-development provides the opportunity for public access to the historic estate for the local community and visitors, which will complement the growing tourism industry in the Neath Valley.
6.1.3 The re-development of the former Aluminium works is part of the Authority's longer term regeneration plans for the Neath Valley. A masterplan has been drawn up between Neath Port Talbot Council and the estate's owner following consultation with the Welsh Assembly and Cadw.
6.1.4 The development framework sets out the vision for the development and provides details of how the development will be phased. A phased approach to development will be adopted due to the financial implications and the conservation works that are required. The staged approach has been carefully considered to ensure that the initial phase of development provides the necessary capital receipt to begin realising the wider heritage aspirations and establishing the Rheola Estate as a place of public interest and benefit. It is anticipated the estate will be developed over a 5-10 year period.
6.1.5 The first stages of the process have been undertaken, with the indoor market being relocated to the vacant TRW site and the buildings on site have been demolished. A planning application for the site has been submitted and is currently being assessed.
6.1.6 The first phase of proposed development is considered to be enabling development as it will fund fundamental restoration and conservation works to the listed building on the site. The approach will serve to enhance the Estate’s status as a heritage asset and increase its capacity to act as a significant heritage and leisure tourism destination for the Neath Valley. 105 6 . Tourism Development
Deposit 6.2 Walking & Cycling Routes
LDP LDP Policy TO 4/1 - Wales Coastal Path -
Implementation 6.2.1 The Wales Coast Path is a Welsh Government initiative to create a continuous route around the coastline of Wales, linking up areas of little or no public access to promoted coastal trails already in place. The Wales Coast Path is approximately 870 miles long and runs from Chepstow, Monmouthshire, in South East Wales, to Flintshire in North East Wales and will link up with the Offa’s Dyke National trail forming a continuous route around Plan Wales. The route will has been created primarily for walkers but will allow for a variety of
(August other users where practically possible along its length.
6.2.2 The Neath Port Talbot section of the All Wales Coastal Path opened in May 2012. 2013) The route area forms part of the broad sweep of Swansea Bay, following an extensive area of coastal land. Due to the geographical make up of the County Borough and the development along the coastal belt, the route has been divided into two sections with the upland route taking a route along the sea cliffs and a lowland route following the seafront. The variety of routes offer a range of walks, striking views, wildlife and reflects the varying character and features of interest in Neath Port Talbot.
6.2.3 The total cost for the Neath Port Talbot section of the coastal path was approximately £404,445 and was funded between Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Countryside Council for Wales (CCW, now Natural Resources Wales) and Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO).
LDP Policy TO 4/2 - Cognation Mountain Bike Trails
6.2.4 The Afan Valley is one of the main tourism destinations for the County Borough due to the presence of the Afan Forest Park which offers world class mountain biking facilities. Recent investment has been seen as part of the Cognation Project, which has created new mountain bike trails and improved facilities which will allow the area to receive national recognition as a mountain bike destination. In Partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Forestry Commission Wales, the project's aims are to develop off road cycling trails as cycling centres of excellence including the development of a brand to promote and market the products.
6.2.5 The following trails are being developed in Neath Port Talbot as part of the project;
6.2.6 ‘The Rookie Trail’ Rookie trail (green and blue graded loop): Completed in June 2012, costing approximately £250,000 funded from Convergence ERDF and Western Valleys Strategic regeneration area;
106 6.2.7 ‘Afan Bike Park’, ‘Gyfylchi loop’ and ‘The Wall’ Gyfylchi Bike Park, Gyfylchi loop and Gyfylchi Wall upgrade: Completed in December 2012, costing approximately £200,000, funded from convergence ERDF and Western Valleys strategic regeneration area;
6.2.8 ‘Penhydd’ Penhydd Blue and Red Trail: Construction due to commence Summer 2013 with an estimated cost of £230,000, funded from convergence ERDF and Western Valleys strategic regeneration area) 6 . Tourism Development
6.2.9 ‘Blade’ Blade (Mitigation Trail): Construction due to commence in 2013 with an estimated cost £300,000, funded by Vatenfall as part of the Pen y Cymoedd Wind farm 2013) project;
6.2.10 ‘Margam mtb trail’ Margam Park: Construction due to commence in 2013, with (August an estimated cost of £125,000, funded via convergence ERDF funding. Plan
LDP Policy TO 4/3 - Great Dragon Ride Route
6.2.11 The Great Dragon Ride is a route of approximately 472km (293) from North to Implementation
South Wales Wales, suitable for Horseriders, cyclists, and walkers. The Neath Port Talbot - section of the route is approximately 47km (29 miles), entering the County Borough from the North at Dyffryn Cellwen, heading due South East via the pine clad hills of the Vale of LDP Neath, Afan valley and Margam Forest. The trail ends to the East of Margam park near Twy yr Hydd close to the A48. Deposit
6.2.12 The total project cost was approximately £24,234, which was funded as part of Neath Port Talbot's Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) grant, which is administered by CCW(2). The project was completed in September 2012.
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2 CCW are now part of Natural Resources Wales (NRW) 6 . Tourism Development Deposit LDP - Implementation Plan (August 2013)
108 7 . Transportation
7 Transportation 2013) 7.0.1 The LDP strategy seeks to support and develop the transport network to safely and effectively facilitate the movement of people and freight within the County Borough, (August to reduce the reliance on the private car and to improve connectivity to neighbouring areas. Plan 7.0.2 A range of key proposals, from highway network enhancements, public transport network improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure, have been identified within the LDP that individually and cumulatively will help ensure the strategic aims of the plan are realised. Implementation - 7.1 Roads & Highways LDP
LDP Policy TR 1/1 - Baglan Energy Park Link Road Deposit 7.1.1 The Port Talbot to Swansea Bus Corridor was identified in the Regional Transport Plan (RTP) as a priority bus corridor, with developments along the route, such as Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Moors, Baglan Energy Park (BEP), Amazon and the proposed University complex on Fabian Way giving the corridor increased significance as an employment and service route. At present, there is a broken link in BEP, by a railway line that severs the Park. Bus services serving the area are restricted by the fact there is no through road, and with the Park being developed as a strategic employment site, work is needed to bridge the gap and allow the park to reach its full potential. This part of the project will address the gap in the route through BEP, with construction of approximately 500m of bus and cycle route, and will include a new bridge spanning one railway line. Funding will enable the route to be upgraded to carry local traffic and work will also cover the completion of traffic signal modifications on the A48 Baglan to Earlswood. The link bridge will allow easier access to both parts of the site, improving public transport services and will allow the Energy Park to reach its full economic potential.
7.1.2 The scheme will be funded by the RTP, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and Section 106 agreements (S106). The scheme is estimated to cost approximately £7.3million and is scheduled to be completed in 2015. A planning application has been submitted for the route, which is currently undetermined.
LDP Policy TR 1/2 - Coed Darcy Southern Access Road
7.1.3 The proposed Southern Access Road will facilitate the planned, mixed use development at Coed Darcy Urban Village. The new road will link Coed Darcy to Fabian Way (A483), providing connectivity to central Swansea and a direct bus route to and from Swansea, establishing an express bus service. The construction of the Southern Access Road is critical to the development of the Urban Village. 109 7.1.4 In accordance with the Section 106 agreement (S106) on the site, the Southern Access Road will be constructed to the satisfaction of the Authority prior to occupation of dwelling number 301. The works will be funded by the developer, St. Modwens in line with their planning consent and the S106 agreement. In line with the projected build rates for the LDP, it is anticipated the scheme will be delivered by Spring 2016. 7 . Transportation
Deposit LDP Policy TR 1/3 - Ffordd Amazon ( Stage 2)
LDP 7.1.5 The Ffordd Amazon stage 2 construction will be the final stage of construction of the Ffordd Amazon Road. The road will act as a primary public transport link between the -
Implementation Coed Darcy Urban Village and Swansea City Centre and will open up land for future development opportunities.
7.1.6 The total project cost was approximately £3million, funded by the Welsh Government, with over £1.5m from the European Regional Development Fund and Plan £1.1million from St. Modwen was supported by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
(August through land acquisition. The project was completed in December 2012.
LDP Policy TR 1/4 - Junction 43 M4 Improvements 2013) 7.1.7 To facilitate the development of the Coed Darcy Urban Village, a series of highway improvement to J43 of the M4 have been devised. Improvements are required as the existing junction is operating near to capacity at peak times, with the construction of Coed Darcy likely to generate significant increases on the volume of traffic using these junctions. The staged improvements will provide sufficient capacity for each successive level of development.
7.1.8 The phasing of the improvements are as follows;
7.1.9 'Phase B Junction Improvements': These works are required at the initial stage of the development and work has commenced and includes the provision of;
(a) three lanes on all approaches; and (b) three lanes on the gyratory at B4290 and M4 West
7.1.10 'Phase C Junction Improvements': These improvements are required prior to occupation of dwelling 1251, which, in line with the projected build rates of the LDP is anticipated to be 2021/22. Phase C includes the provision of;
(a) four lanes on the B4290 approach; (b) three lanes on all other approaches; (c) four lanes on the gyratory at the B4290; (d) three lanes on the gyratory at the junctions with the M4 West, the M4 East and the A465; (e) has priority measures or provision of a bus gate on the approaches to Junction 43 from the A465 and the B4290.
7.1.11 'Phase D Improvements': Improvements are required prior to occupation of 110 dwelling 2001, which is anticipated to be in the later part of the plan period, 2025/2026. Works under this phase include the provision of;
(a) four lanes on the B4290 approach; (b) four lanes on all M4 slip approaches; (c) four lanes on all A465 approaches; 7 . Transportation
(d) four lanes on the gyratory at the B4290;
(e) three lanes on the gyratory at the junctions with the M4 West, M4 East and the 2013) A465; (August 7.1.12 In accordance with the S106 agreement, works are to be funded and undertaken by the developer. Plan
LDP Policy TR 1/5 - Harbour Way (PDR)
7.1.13 The construction of the Peripheral Distributor Road, known as Harbour Way is Implementation one of the largest infrastructure projects seen in Wales in recent years. The road will - provide an alternative route from Baglan to Margam (Junction 38 of M4) to relieve LDP congestion on the M4 (of local traffic) and provide a number of opportunities to the area. The construction will provide a major boost for regenertaion in Neath Port Talbot opening up development opportunities along the waterfront area, in particular at Harbourside, the Deposit docks area, and Port Talbot town centre. It will benefit local communities, visitors and businesses alike and will be a catalyst for attracting new investment and employment opportunities. Once completed, the road will provide a 4.8km link to Junction 38 of the M4 into Port Talbot Town and Port Talbot docks.
7.1.14 Funded by the Welsh Government and the ERDF Convergence programme, the total project cost is approximately £108million. The road is due for completion in December 2013.
7.2 Public Transport
LDP Policy TR 1/6 - Integrated Transport Hub (Port Talbot)
7.2.1 The development of an Integrated Transport Hub will provided an effective and efficient interchange facility for several forms of transport, improving accessibility to Port Talbot and beyond. Part of the scheme involves the redevelopment of Port Talbot Parkway Station, which, as one of the Regional Transport Plan's priority projects will improve access to station platforms, and provide a new footbridge connecting the town to the station, lift access for all including cyclists, waiting area and facilities, a 200 space car park offering ‘park and ride’ to commuters, facilities for cyclists and cycle storage.
7.2.2 The redevelopment of Port Talbot Parkway Station will enable it to fulfil its role as a Park & Ride facility in Port Talbot and support retail along the lower end of Station Road, providing an important pedestrian link to the Harbourside development at Port Talbot Docks.
7.2.3 The improvements to the Parkway Station will be complemented by a transport interchange facility, which will create an transport hub. The existing links between transport 111 modes in the Town Centre are poor due to the distance of approximately 1.1km (on foot) between the bus and train station. The new transport hub associated with the Parkway development will provide integration of transport modes, including bus and also reduce the requirement to travel between the sites and would complement the wider Port Talbot regeneration scheme by providing increased access to facilities. It is envisaged that both the Parkway and new interchange will be completed by 2015-2016. 7 . Transportation
Deposit 7.2.4 The Port Talbot Parkway element of the scheme is anticipated to cost approximately £9.5 million and will be funded via the National Stations Improvement Programme, which
LDP is made up of Welsh Government and Convergence funding, with Neath Port Talbot Council providing £500,000 in match funding and Tata Steel providing £380,000 in steel products. - Implementation Planning permission for the scheme has been approved and this element of the project is due for completion in 2014. The estimated cost of the Transport Hub is anticipated to be approximately £1.5million and it's anticipated the scheme will be delivered in 2015, however, this is dependent on the delivery and timescales for the redevelopment of the Parkway Station. Plan
(August 7.3 Cycling & Walking Networks
LDP Policy TR 1/7 - Amman Valley Cycle Way 2013)
7.3.1 The Regional Transport Plan (RTP) has identified the Amman Valley Cycle Way as one of a number of priority projects. The Amman Valley Cycleway Project is part of a joint Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) and Camarthenshire scheme to construct a rural walking and cycling track between Cwmllynfell and Ammanford (approx 10km). The Garnet to Brynamman section of the route was completed in January 2013. The next stage is the Cwmllynfell to Cwmtwrch Section which is due for completion in 2014. Prior to construction of this route, there were no designated cycle routes in the Amman Valley.
7.3.2 Works to the Garnet to Brynamman Section of the route were completed in January 2013. Completed by NPTCBC and funded through the RTP, the total project cost for this element was approximately £210,000.
7.3.3 The Cwmllynfell to Cwmtwrch Section will be funded by the RTP with works undertaken by NPTCBC. The total project cost is estimated to be £150,000 and is due for completion in 2014.
LDP Policy TR 1/8 - Afan Valley Trail (Port Talbot - Afan Valley)
7.3.4 The Afan Valley Trail provides a strategic cycle route, providing a safe and attractive network of foot and cycle paths, linking Aberavon Seafront to Port Talbot, Cwmafan, Pontrhydyfen, the Afan Forest Park and the communities of Cymmer and Glyncorrwg. The tracks, along with the proposed network of paths and bridges, will allow residents and visitors to travel between key destinations, access services and will link into two key tourist destinations, the Afan Forest and Aberavon sea front. Works to some sections is part of the Sustrans Connect 2 project. The route was completed in April 2013.
7.3.5 The total project costs for the trail is approximately £761,366.00 and has been 112 funded by the following partners;
All Wales Coastal Path; Barretts Section 106; BBC Breathing Spaces; Forestry Commission; Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; 7 . Transportation
Splash funding;
Tidy Towns; 2013) Valleys Regional Park;
Welsh Water; (August Plan Implementation - LDP Deposit
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Deposit 7.4 Park and Share
LDP 7.4.1 Park and Share sites offer the opportunity for car users to meet, park and continue their journey in one car. Such provision provides a number of wider benefits including -
Implementation reducing pollution, emissions, and congestion whilst providing benefits to individuals using the facilities such as increased choice, accessibility and reduced travel costs.
7.4.2 The Regional Transport Plan identified Park and Share sites along the M4 Corridor as priority projects. The LDP has allocated a site for a new Park and Share facility along Plan the A48 lay by at Junction 38 of the M4, Margam. (August 7.4.3 Initial feasibility works have been undertaken and a draft scheme has been completed. Funding has been sought from the Regional Transport Plan. Should funding 2013) not be successful for the scheme, the Authority will consider other funding mechanisms to deliver the scheme by period 2017-2020.
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8 Gypsy & Traveller Provision 2013) 8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Neath Port Talbot has a well established Gypsy and Traveller community, with a (August total of 54 residential pitches across three authorised sites, two sites located at Wharf Plan Road, Briton Ferry and one site at Cae Garw Farm, Margam.
8.1.2 In developing the evidence base for the LDP, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council commissioned Opinion Research Services (ORS) to undertake a Gypsy and Implementation Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment. Completed in 2012, the study reviewed - the existing Gypsy and Traveller accommodation in the area and identified what additional LDP provision was needed in Neath Port Talbot over the plan period.
8.1.3 The study considered the demographics of the existing population residing in Deposit Neath Port Talbot, focusing on the age profile, migration, new household formation, dissolutions and also looked at past trends to predict the requirement for additional pitches in the short, medium and long term up to 2026.
8.1.4 It was found 20 additional pitches would be required over the plan period, with 11 of these pitches needed in the short to medium term, as indicated as follows;
2012-2017: 4 Pitches 2018-2022: 7 Pitches 2023-2027: 9 Pitches.
8.1.5 Projecting for the Gypsy and Traveller population is complex as it involves predicting the long term travel movements of the population. Given the nomadic lifestyle and the inherent variability in terms of travel patterns of different members of the community, the longer the term of predicting, the more inaccurate predictions can become. Therefore, the LDP will make provision for the short to medium term, up to 2022, and monitor the longer term requirement through effective targets and triggers within the plan.
8.1.6 To determine the most suitable location for the additional pitches, a site assessment was undertaken. The methodology used to identify a site followed a staged process, considering a number of factors including flood risk, topography, highway access and proximity to local services and facilities.
8.1.7 Based on the assessment, an expansion to the existing site at Cae Garw, Margam was favoured. Cae Garw, Margam 115 8.1.8 The existing site at Cae Garw is situated on land owned by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, however, there is not sufficient scope within the Authority's land ownership to accommodate an expansion. The adjacent area is owned by a private land owner and the Authority has held discussions with this landowner, who has agreed, in principle, to sell land to accommodate the required number of pitches. 8 . Gypsy & Traveller Provision
Deposit 8.1.9 Discussions are currently on-going, with discussions focusing on land to accommodate 11 pitches in the short to medium term (up to 2022) and the possibility of
LDP a holding option on the remaining land, should an additional need be identified in the longer term of the LDP (2023-2026). - Implementation Funding and Delivery
8.1.10 A feasibility cost report has been undertaken by the Authority to consider the cost implication of a two phase extension to the existing site. Due to the cost implications Plan of purchasing and developing the site and as the requirement for additional pitches is
(August broken down into the short term and a separate requirement for the medium term, a phased approach will be adopted.
2013) 8.1.11 The feasibility report provided costs for a number of items, including ablution blocks, caravan plots, associated drainage, services and costs for preliminaries and fees (including design, planning and building regulations). Additional external works, such as retaining walls and soakaways for both phases were included in the costs for phase one as it is more cost effective and practical to undertake these works for the whole site area at the start of the development process.
8.1.12 The costs for phase one are estimated to be £322,000 (4 pitches and external works) and phase two £441,000 (11 pitches). The total for both phases is £773,000, which does not include land acquisition. The costs assume that the drainage from the site will connect to the existing attenuation tanks currently used by the existing pitches at Cae Garw. The existing tanks may not be able to accommodate additional input and therefore a new attenuation tank or alternative drainage maybe required. Work into this regard is currently on-going.
8.1.13 The Welsh Government administer a Gypsy and Traveller Sites Grant fund on an annual basis. The capital funding available can be used for the refurbishment of existing Gypsy and Traveller Sites in Wales by local authorities or for the development of new sites and can cover up to 100% of costs.
8.1.14 The Authority intends to make applications for this grant to fund both phases and associated costs. It is anticipated that the first application will be made in 2014 and applications for future works/phases in subsequent years. The grant fund is open to authorities across Wales and therefore, within the regional context there maybe high competition for the grant scheme. Should funding not be acquired via this mechanism, the Council will look for alternative funding streams.
August 2013-December 2013
116 Continue discussions with landowner to acquire land, agreeing price and terms of sale; Prepare grant application to Welsh Government for land purchase and feasibility study into drainage solutions.
January 2014 - April 2014 8 . Gypsy & Traveller Provision
Apply to Welsh Government Grant Fund for land purchase and drainage feasibility
study; 2013) Await outcome of the grant (should grant application be unsuccessful, funding will be
applied for in 2015); (August
May 2014 - December 2014 Plan
Dependent on the outcome of grant, programme of works will be created (Should grant be unsuccessful, alternative arrangements for funding to implement first phase by 2017 will be made) Implementation Prepare planning application for additional pitches; -
Prepare grant application (based on programme of works) to fund the implementation LDP of phase one.
January 2015 - April 2015 Deposit
Apply for funding for development of phase one.
May 2015 - March 2017
Dependent on outcome of funding bid, the pitches will be implemented over this phase. Should grant be unsuccessful in 2015, an application will be submitted in the 2016 funding round, to implement pitches by 2017.
January 2017 onwards
Prepare future bids to Welsh Government for funding of phase two, to implement pitches by 2022. (by this stage, land purchase and planning permission would have been obtained during implementation of phase one).
117 Local Development Plan Cynllun Datb lygu Lleol
ww w.npt. gov.uk/ldp August 2013