Caerphilly Basin Masterplan Approved July 2018 2 Section 1: Introduction
1.1 1.3 This Masterplan sets out the future The City Deal Investment Fund will also forward into the future. This Masterplan development and regeneration opportunities facilitate the delivery of the South East is flexible and has the ability to adapt to proposed for the Caerphilly town centre Wales Metro, which will make substantial changing economic and market conditions within the context of the wider Caerphilly improvements to connectivity by public and meet the requirements and aspirations Basin. It seeks to build on the existing transport across the region. Caerphilly has of both the private and public sector over strengths of Caerphilly to ensure that the the potential to be a key metro hub due to this period through regular review. It is town enhances its role as a retail, tourist its central location in the region and the recognised that there are some projects that and employment centre, supported by new Masterplan sets out how this opportunity can be delivered within the short to medium housing development in sustainable places. can be maximised. term. However, in order to deliver long term regeneration goals, there is an aspiration to 1.2 1.4 redevelop a number of key sites within the There is an exciting opportunity to facilitate Furthermore, the area of Caerphilly and town. significant change through the Cardiff Capital Ystrad Mynach has been identified as a Region City Deal, which will provide resources Strategic Hub by the Valleys Task Force as 1.6 to unlock significant economic growth The Masterplan has been prepared within an area where public money is focused to in the region, delivering jobs and private the context of the adopted Caerphilly provide opportunities for the private sector sector investment. This Masterplan identifies County Borough Local Development Plan to invest and create new jobs. a number of projects within Caerphilly (LDP), which sets out the Council’s land use town centre and the wider Caerphilly Basin 1.5 objectives for the county borough in the that could benefit from City Deal or other The key aim of this Masterplan is therefore period up to 2021, but it also sets longer potential funding mechanisms to deliver to harness these exciting opportunities and term goals to ensure that the momentum of substantial economic benefits. provide a framework for taking Caerphilly change extends into the next decade. The 3 Masterplan was adopted as Supplementary the county borough, which sets out four key Planning Guidance to the adopted LDP at a themes that need to be addressed: meeting of Council on 17th July 2018. l Supporting Business 1.7 l Connecting People and Places Many of the projects identified in the Masterplan are aligned to proposals within l Supporting People
the adopted LDP. It should be noted that l Supporting Quality of Life. the Adopted LDP plan period ends in 2021 1.9 and the plan will need to be reviewed The Caerphilly Basin Masterplan is the first to provide the policy framework for the of a number of area-specific strategies that period beyond 2021. Furthermore, relevant identify projects that will help address key proposals may also be included within a issues and objectives set out within the wider Strategic Development Plan for the Cardiff Regeneration Strategy. Capital Region. The Masterplan will need to be reviewed to take into account relevant policies and proposals in future development plans at the appropriate time.
1.8 The Council has also prepared ‘A Foundation for Success’ - the Regeneration Strategy for
4 Section 2: The Vision for Caerphilly Basin
2.1 2.2 Central to the Vision for Caerphilly is the The Vision is as follows: ability to enhance its primary role as a sub- regional retail destination and maximise its potential as a key tourist destination. “To develop and enhance the Caerphilly Basin as a tourist Stakeholder events have identified a number of key themes on the future role for the destination in its own right. Caerphilly will be a thriving, vibrant town, recognising the need for retail led town that is well served by the Metro, with an expanded visitor regeneration, the role of Caerphilly as a tourist and night time offer and a growing economy, set within an destination linked to Caerphilly Castle and balancing the need for development with attractive natural environment. It will continue to be a place maintaining and improving the quality of where businesses want to locate, develop and grow and where life for existing residents. The Vision for the people want to live, work, visit and socialise. Caerphilly Basin is also linked to the Vision for the county borough as a whole, as set out It will be a community where everyone is empowered to within the Council’s Regeneration Strategy. The Vision has been prepared having regard participate and make a difference, where local achievements for the seven well-being goals set out within are celebrated and visitors are welcomed and residents are the Well-being of Future Generations Act proud to say they are from.” (2015).
5 2.3 area and results in visitors’ increased dwell within the local economy to expand The Vision for the town will be supported by a time, including quality accommodation for and provide a range of jobs, and build series of Strategic Objectives which will drive short breaks; capacity to enhance the contribution of the its delivery and translate directly into a series foundational economy; D. Improve the key gateways – focus on of projects and actions that: key buildings and approaches into the H. Support the development of housing, A. Enhance the retail offer in the town town and diversify the mix of uses which including affordable housing, together build on the existing retail base and identify also incorporates quality town centre with the necessary infrastructure opportunities to develop new modern accommodation that is attractive to on previously developed land and retail units to attract new retailers and young professionals; in sustainable locations within opportunities to enhance the town centre settlements – identify key residential E. Create the conditions for the area to opportunities that can be unlocked on offer; become a thriving Metro Hub – optimise brownfield sites and other sites that accord B. Create a vibrant and accessible visitor the use of the area around Caerphilly Station with planning policy, including as part of to create a thriving hub of enterprise and destination – identify opportunities to mixed use developments; broaden the tourism offer within the town a modern, well designed arrival point for I. Provide a suitable level of community and create a town centre that has a strong residents and visitors to the town; leisure and education facilities day and night time economy which is F. Improve connectivity within the to support the potential level of accessible by all modes of transport with Caerphilly Basin and to other areas population and housing growth in clear signage and enhanced parking and improve connections by all modes of the Caerphilly Basin – identify the key cycling facilities; transport across the Caerphilly Basin and to facilities that provide important services to other areas; C. Maximise the presence of Caerphilly the population including the leisure centre, Castle – exploit the presence of the castle G. Provide the conditions to strengthen outdoor recreational and play space and and create a more diverse and unique town employment opportunities – provide schools and ensure that these facilities meet centre that attracts residents to shop in the support to businesses and organisations future needs;
6 J. Support and protect the natural 2.4 environment and heritage of the area Appendix 2 sets out how each of the Strategic Protecting and enhancing important Objectives relate to the well-being goals landscapes, which provide the setting for set out within the Well-being of Future the Caerphilly Basin, and the rich and varied Generations Act. heritage of the area, and making the most of the opportunities that they provide. The council’s emerging Green Infrastructure Strategy will provide the basis such proposals.
K Ensure that accessibility for all is embedded in all improvement schemes a cross-cutting objective that recognises that people are disabled more by poor design, inaccessible services and other people’s attitudes than by their own impairment.
L. Ensure all of Caerphilly’s communities are able to engage and benefit from the Masterplan - ensure that the proposals identified in the Masterplan have positive outputs for those that are living in the most deprived communities in Caerphilly Basin, particularly Lansbury Park, and that these residents can engage in the process. 7 Figure 1 : Map of Caerphilly Basin
Figure 1: Map of Caerphilly Basin Cyclepath
Caerphilly Castle To Ystrad Mynach/ Railway Station Nelson/ Rhymney Railway Line
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8 Section 3: The Study Area
3.1 Park, Aber and Caerphilly, with the latter two The Caerphilly Basin is located in the stations offering large park and ride facilities southern part of Caerphilly County There is also a road link to Newport (via A468) Borough, comprising the town of Caerphilly and there are proposals identified as part of (incorporating the wards of Morgan Phase 3 of the Metro project to re-instate the Jones, St James, St Martins and Penyrheol), Caerphilly to Newport railway line for public together with the Aber Valley (Abertridwr transport. and Senghenydd) to the north west of the 3.3 town, Llanbradach to the north and the Whilst the study area of the Masterplan is communities of Bedwas, Trethomas, Machen, the wider Caerphilly Basin, many of the key Graig y Rhacca, Waterloo, Rudry and Draethen regeneration and development opportunities to the east. The 2015 Mid-Year Population are located within the town centre. The insert Estimates indicated that the Caerphilly Basin below identifies the town centre boundary had a population of 56,300 people. as identified within the adopted LDP, where 3.2 the primary function is currently retail, The town is located directly north of Cardiff, together with immediate surrounding areas with good connectivity by road (A469/A470) where a number of other regeneration and to Cardiff and the M4 and a frequent rail development opportunities exist. service (every 15 minutes) to Cardiff. There are four railway stations in the Caerphilly Basin, which is part of the Rhymney Valley line - Llanbradach, Energlyn and Churchill 9 FigureFigure 2: 2 : Map Map of of Caerphilly Caerphilly Town Town Centre Centre 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 Miles
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10 Section 4: The Context
4.1 the proposed economic growth within Landscape Park, which seeks to help local In providing the context to the Masterplan it the region. Caerphilly’s location, in the communities celebrate and maximise the is important to understand the key opport- heart of the region together with its use of the natural resources and heritage. unities that currently exist in Caerphilly Basin. economic and transport opportunities, l Retail Floorspace: The existing town Opportunities places it in a strong position to contribute centre retail floorspace in Caerphilly is to the delivery of the aims and objectives l Cardiff Capital Region City Deal: The estimated at 50,000 gross sq m with a of both City Deal and the Metro, which City Deal for the region will provide further 24,000 gross sq m at Gallagher an unprecedented level of funding for would deliver significant benefits from this Retail Park. Caerphilly has representation projects with the aim of promoting funding. from a number of national retailers economic growth and job creation l Our Valleys, Our Future: The Ministerial including Argos, Sports Direct, Superdrug throughout the region, including Taskforce for the South Wales Valleys and Peacocks and annual footfall rates addressing skills gaps and shortages. identifies Caerphilly, together with over the last three years have remained Whilst the overall aim is to generate Ystrad Mynach, as a Strategic Hub steady at 1.5 million per annum. The economic growth, and a significant focusing on housing, tourism and cultural number of national retailers that can part of the £1.25 billion funding will be development, town centre redevelopment locate within the town is constrained by utilised to realise this aim, the largest and the creation of employment hubs the size and nature of the existing retail proportion of the funding will be used to deliver the Capital Region Metro. The linked to the Metro. This will be an units, but there is the potential to expand Metro1 concept is for a regional transport area where public money is focused to the range of multiple retailers within the system that provides a high-quality, provide opportunities for the private town centre through the reconfiguration reliable, efficient and economically sector to invest and create new jobs. The and redevelopment of existing land.
sustainable transport network to support Taskforce has also identified the Valleys 1 https://tfw.gov.wales/ 11 l Retail Expenditure: The proximity to Caerphilly regularly hosts a number of of meeting future demand (i.e. future Cardiff means that there is a high leakage successful events that attract visitors proofing). Opportunities to refurbish or of retail expenditure outside of the county including the Caerphilly Food Festival, redevelop the Centre will be explored. borough. The Shopper Attitude Survey The Big Cheese and the Caerphilly 10k. New outdoor recreation and play space (2014) indicates that there is a massive There are opportunities to expand the will also be provided within Caerphilly outflow of expenditure on goods, such events programme further and develop as an integral part of new housing as clothing and footwear, and furniture additional event space in the town. developments. and carpets. Only 20% of residents shop l Night Time Economy: Improvements to 4.2 at centres within the county borough accommodation and the leisure and night In order to promote change, it is important to boundary for non-bulky goods and only time economy (including pubs, restaurants recognise the challenges that the town faces 33% for bulky goods. There is potential for and accommodation) remain essential, in achieving the Vision. These challenges have Caerphilly town to strengthen its position coupled with ongoing town centre been identified through consultation with as a sub-regional centre by increasing the and environmental improvements. The stakeholders. opportunity for shopping within the town clustering of these services around the key in order to retain spend. tourist hub, in this case the castle, presents Challenges an opportunity to increase the dwell time l Tourism: The town’s 13th Century l ‘Two Towns’: There are two distinct parts within the town. Medieval castle is the largest in Wales to Caerphilly: the Castle Court shopping and second largest in Europe, and is l Leisure Facilities: The existing centre, which opened in the 1990s and a significant tourist draw, attracting leisure centre is ageing and in need offers a range of larger units that are 130,000 visitors in 2016. However, the of refurbishment or replacement to mainly occupied by national retailers; and dwell time for visitors is low and there enhance the building’s fabric, reduce the Cardiff Road ‘top of town’ area, which is significant opportunity to expand the ongoing maintenance liabilities and comprises a number of smaller shop units tourism offer to increase that dwell time importantly to ensure that the customer together with a range of services and and increase visitor spend in the town. offer is modernised, varied and capable A3 uses. There is a disconnect between
12 the two areas; as a steep hill is seen to l Night Time Economy: The current night- which 19 are for disabled use. There is also be a physical and psychological barrier time economy is poor. Whilst there are a limited waiting free car park at Castle to movement between them. Planning several pubs, and regular events are held Court, although this is only for the use of permission was granted in 2007 for a new at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall, there is a customers of Castle Court. There is limited mixed use development at the ‘top of limited choice of evening entertainment on-street parking in the Cardiff Road area, town’ comprising 6,000 sq m of A1 retail and restaurants in the town. Residents whilst parking in the side streets off Cardiff floorspace, A3 uses, offices, leisure and currently have to travel outside of Road is in conflict with residents parking. apartments. This was not implemented Caerphilly for the cinema or bowling. The lack of available car parking within as a result of changing economic the town centre is perceived to have a l Air Quality: Part of Caerphilly Town circumstances and there has been little significant impact on town centre footfall. interest in locating on Cardiff Road from Centre is designated an Air Quality l Out of town retailing: The Gallagher national retailers since. Management Area (AQMA) due to high levels of nitrogen dioxide, primarily as a Retail Park on the edge of Caerphilly l Connectivity: Many visitors travelling is currently designated for retail result of queuing traffic. An Air Quality to the town will arrive at Caerphilly warehousing (bulky goods). However, Action Plan has been prepared, which sets Interchange without a sense of arrival as there are a number of empty units on out options for mitigation. The impact of the relationship between the Interchange, the site and there is pressure to relax the any proposals on traffic movement and the town and the castle is extremely poor. current restrictions to allow a wider choice potential consequences for the AQMA will of retailers to locate on the site. Whilst l Funding: Many regeneration schemes need to be given due consideration. will need to be supported by grant investment in the Caerphilly Basin would l Parking: There are a number of car parks funding, which is limited. The loss of EU be welcomed, there may be unintended serving the town. The general use pay- funding as a result of Brexit will reduce the consequences of relaxing any restrictions and-display car parks at Crescent Road, opportunities for funding bids. It is unclear at Gallagher, as some existing town centre at this stage how this will be offset by the The Twyn, Bedwas Road and Station retailers may choose to relocate out of UK Government. Terrace provide a total of 287 spaces, of town, where there is sufficient, better 13 located and free car parking, resulting in the Caerphilly Basin and there are parts of increased vacancy rates in the town centre. the urban area that are at risk of flooding. National planning guidance promotes a l Pressure for housing: Caerphilly Basin precautionary approach when considering is an area where housing demand is development proposals within areas at high. Due to the lack of a 5 year supply of risk of flooding and this may constrain land for housing (as required by national the development of some sites within the planning policy) the area is currently area. vulnerable to applications for housing on sites that are not allocated in the Local Development Plan.
l An ageing leisure centre which is not fit for purpose in the long term context: As outlined above the existing leisure centre is ageing with high maintenance liabilities and in its current form is incapable of offering the varied range of services demanded in the 21st century. Investment in the centre is required if the service delivered is to be responsive to a changing population and its modern demands.
l Flood risk: A number of watercourses, including the River Rhymney, flow through
14 Section 5: The Development Strategy
What should the Caerphilly Masterplan of future retailing. Castle Court shopping developing a mix of thriving independent be aiming for? centre, Cardiff Road and Gallagher Retail Park shops, service provision and cafes/ 5.1 all have the potential to expand the retail restaurants, together with apartments. In order to deliver the Vision and Strategic offer, but it is important to understand the The Indoor Market in particular, will have a Objectives, it is important to set out the role of each of these areas: greater role to play in achieving this. development strategy in relation to the key l Castle Court - this is the primary retail l Gallagher Retail Park - the primary land uses within Caerphilly Basin and the area of the town with a number of national function of this area should remain for town centre in particular, having regard for retailers with low vacancy rates. This core retail warehousing to ensure that the role the strategy of the adopted LDP, regional area should continue to be the focus for and function of the town centre are not aspirations and the opportunities and major retailers with options to provide undermined. However this will need to be challenges that form the context. The site additional units that meet the requirements balanced against the benefits of investment specific delivery of the Masterplan is set out in of modern occupiers being explored. from national retailers who are unable to Section 6. locate within the town centre by virtue of the l Cardiff Road - this area currently contains lack of available, suitable units. Retailing a mix of service providers, A3 uses and 5.2 independent retailers or multiples selling l Neighbourhood Retailing - in accordance Retailing is fundamental to the role and low value goods. Vacancy rates are higher in with national and local planning policy, function of the town, and a major source this part of town. The size of the units would the strategy does not promote the of employment. There is evidence of latent be more suited to smaller businesses and it provision of major retail development demand for additional retailing in Caerphilly is unrealistic for this area to try to compete outside of designated retail areas, but to stem the leakage of expenditure outside of with Castle Court. It is therefore considered the development of smaller retail units the county borough. The analysis in Section 4 that there should be a consolidation of the to support local needs is a key part of acknowledges the challenges for the location role of this part of town, and a focus on promoting sustainable development. 15 Tourism accommodation and facilities within the part of the Active Travel Integrated Network wider Caerphilly Basin. Map. In addition to this the inability of the rail 5.3 services to carry bicycles, particularly at peak There is a need to work more closely with Leisure and Community Uses times, means that cycling to work using rail is Cadw in order to transform the visitor 5.6 generally not a viable option. The Masterplan experience of Caerphilly Castle to be much There are a number of key formal and will need to consider improving provision more immersive and interactive, in order to informal open spaces protected for leisure for secure cycle parking and possibly the increase the attractiveness of the castle to a use, and opportunities should be explored introduction of an on-street/at station bike wider range of visitors and to increase dwell to maximise the potential of these areas for hire facility to allow cyclists to leave bikes and time in the castle, the castle grounds and recreation and community benefit and to use hire bikes to facilitate their movement by importantly within the town centre. broaden their attractiveness to visitors to rail. 5.4 the area. Consideration is currently being The Masterplan also seeks to expand the given to the refurbishment or replacement 5.8 tourist offer in the town centre to encourage of Caerphilly Leisure Centre, which is located The South East Wales Metro is fundamental to day visitors to stay longer and spend more at Virginia Park, and there should be suitable the improvement of public transport and the in businesses within Caerphilly. It also seeks flexibility to allow the development of a Masterplan will look to exploit opportunities to explore new opportunities for additional leisure centre on an appropriate alternative to create jobs and improve the visual amenity accommodation within the heart of the town site elsewhere provided it is accessible. of the town’s primary Metro hub at Caerphilly Interchange. It also looks to maximise park so that visitors have options to stay for short Transport breaks. and ride opportunities at existing stations. 5.7 5.5 Opportunities to encourage active travel 5.9 There is also the potential to exploit the through improved pedestrian and cycle The adopted LDP safeguards a highway strong activity tourism market in South routes are important and the Masterplan corridor for the possible future construction Wales through the provision of appropriate will consider the improvements identified as of a Caerphilly South East Bypass. The
16 construction of a bypass is a potential Employment will provide employment for people living option to alleviate traffic congestion, and the within the area. 5.12 Caerphilly Air Quality Action Plan references Caerphilly Business Park, Western, Trecenydd, Residential it as a measure to improve air quality within Pontygwindy, Bedwas House and Pantglas 5.14 the AQMA. It is important that any future Industrial Estates will continue to be The adopted LDP promotes a strategy development linked to the redevelopment protected for employment use. There are in the Caerphilly Basin of consolidating of land around the Ness Tar site does not opportunities however to rationalise and development within existing settlement prejudice any future route for the bypass. redevelop areas within these estates to boundaries and exploiting brownfield sites 5.10 provide modern units and maximise their where appropriate. This strategy has proved In addition, the adopted LDP identifies use. This will support job creation in a range successful and many significant brownfield a number of other improvements to of industries and provide the potential to sites have been redeveloped for housing. the strategic highways network that are increase skills including in those areas where There are still brownfield sites remaining, necessary to alleviate traffic congestion. there are identified skills gaps. including most notably Windsor Colliery, Regular traffic and transport reviews are 5.13 Waterloo Works, Bedwas Colliery and Ness Tar, necessary to consider the cumulative impact and these should continue to be identified as The Masterplan also identifies additional land of development and transport infrastructure development opportunities, with the latter for employment in and around the Metro hub improvements on traffic flows and on air two sites requiring significant investment to at Caerphilly Station and at Aber Station. It is quality within the town centre. unlock them due to remediation costs and envisaged this will be through the provision infrastructure requirements. 5.11 of new commercial and office development There is a need for a parking strategy within that meet the needs of modern businesses. 5.15 the town centre to ensure that there is The creation of jobs in close proximity to the In addition to these major sites, the sufficient parking in the right locations to town centre will have economic benefits for redevelopment of sites within the town support the Vision for the area. businesses within the town and importantly centre may offer the opportunity for mixed
17 use development, including apartments. important open spaces within the more development of electric charging points for The development of new residential units urban areas. The natural setting of Caerphilly vehicles within the town centre offers an within the town centre will: help diversify the and the other communities within Caerphilly opportunity to address air quality issues and existing housing stock in the town; promote Basin is a positive asset that can maximise should be explored. housing in sustainable locations that are tourism opportunities and is highly valued well served by public transport; and increase by its residents. The Local Authority has a footfall in the town centre. This type of duty under the Environment (Wales) Act accommodation is likely to appeal to young to maintain and enhance biodiversity and professionals who may be unable to afford promote the resilience of ecosystems and this the house prices for similar accommodation will be a key consideration in the preparation in Cardiff. of detailed proposals. There are policies within The Masterplan acknowledges that there the LDP that seek to protect the important is development pressure on a number of features of the natural environment and key greenfield sites in the Caerphilly Basin. open spaces, as well as the protection of the The suitability of each site will need to be water environment. These policies do not seek considered on its merits, having regard to all to preclude development, but rather ensure material planning considerations, including that only appropriate development is allowed the sustainability of the location and the need where there will not be an unacceptable to increase the housing land supply. impact.
Natural Environment Renewable Energy 5.16 5.17 It is recognised that the Caerphilly Basin is The opportunities to incorporate renewable a unique and diverse landscape with a rich technologies within development proposals natural heritage. There is also a network of will be encouraged where appropriate. The
18 19 Section 6: The Masterplan Framework
This Section sets out the site specific 6.2 of an attractive landscaped environment projects and proposals that will collectively The Morrisons superstore anchors the that encourages footfall from Lansbury deliver the Vision and Objectives. Many of northern edge of Caerphilly Town Centre. Park and the other housing areas to the the proposals are inter-related, and therefore The superstore car park, which is in private north and east of the town centre. the implementation of certain projects may ownership, currently accommodates 540 l Explore the opportunity to maximise the be reliant on other proposals progressing spaces, extending from the east of Castle size of the development site through sequentially or in tandem. Court shopping centre to the north of the relocation of other under-utilised Morrisons with a total area of 1.52 Ha. A - Enhance the retail offer in the town buildings or land in the area. centre Development Principles l A development brief setting out the l Castle Court (A-1) to be developed for Northern Town Centre details should be prepared to support the modern retail units of an appropriate size 6.1 proposals that could attract multiple retailers into The northern part of the town centre offers the town centre. This could form part of a A - 3 Ton Y Felin Road and Castle Street a significant opportunity to maximise the mixed use development of ground floor Triangle use of land, increase retail floorspace and retailing and offices/apartments above. create attractive modern landmark buildings 6.3 in a prominent position opposite Caerphilly l Opportunity to develop a modern A key redevelopment opportunity is around Castle. This could be achieved through the multi-storey car park as a key design the triangular site at the apex of the junctions redevelopment of several key sites. feature on the northern part of the car of Ton Y Felin Road, Bedwas Road and park (A-2) providing increased parking Castle Street. There are currently a mix of A - 1 and A - 2 Morrisons Car Park provision for the superstore and wider commercial properties and businesses in the town centre. The car park should be part area, together with a pay and display car park, 20 Figure 3: Map of the Northern part of the Town Centre 0 0.0125 0.025 0.05 Miles Figure 3 - Northern Town Centre
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21 but the development is disjointed and the providers and A3 cafes/restaurants, but under section 215 of the Town and Country existing units do not complement the setting significant investment is required to improve Planning Act, which gives the Council the of the castle or provide an attractive gateway the urban fabric of this part of the town and power to require the proper maintenance of into the retail centre. create an environment that people want to the property. Investment in the refurbishment visit and spend time and money in. of this important property will significantly Development Principles improve the appearance of Cardiff Road. l Opportunity for a high quality landmark A - 4 Cardiff Road (Blocks between Clive building offering a mix of uses – ground Street and Park Lane) Development Principles floor A1/A3 and offices/apartments above. 6.5 l In the short term, opportunities to improve the visual appearance of the l Improve the public realm and Cardiff Road is the key thoroughfare facade of buildings on Cardiff Road prioritisation of routes for pedestrians. between the station and the castle and the buildings on the western side of the road are through tailored facade treatments in l The listed Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall and visually unattractive and lack coherence. different textures and colours will be Institute should remain as an integral focal encouraged. building. 6.6 The three storey former Ladies Lounge l Where shops are vacant, explore l Investigate opportunities to relocate store at the junction of Pentrebane Street opportunities with the owners to utilise Tonyfelin doctors’ surgery and adjoining and Cardiff Road is a landmark building the properties for temporary uses, such as car park to increase the size of the pop up shops or art galleries. development site. within the town centre, which has fallen into serious disrepair and now detracts l In the longer term, the comprehensive Cardiff Road and the Top of Town extensively from the street scene. There is a redevelopment of units on Cardiff Road 6.4 current planning permission to convert the would significantly improve the visual The Cardiff Road area has the potential upper floors to apartments but the condition richness and offer the opportunity to become a thriving mix of independent of the building is very poor. The Council to create a high quality mixed use retailers supported by a range of service have begun the process of taking action development encompassing ground floor
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23 A1 uses suitable for small to medium size allow for higher standard of design to A - 6 Caerphilly Indoor Market retailers, cafes/restaurants and service reflect their prominent location and visual 6.8 providers, together with a mix of small proximity to the castle. The indoor market has been in Caerphilly offices and/or apartments on upper l There is the potential to redevelop the since 1927 and is seen as a key part of the floors. area as an arcade style shopping complex history of the town. This privately owned A - 5 1-20 Cardiff Road similar to the Castle Quarter Arcades2 in building offers the low rent accommodation 6.7 Cardiff, comprising small independent that many start-up retail businesses require The retail units directly south of Caerphilly shops or cafes on the ground floor, and is an important part of the foundational Castle are of a low quality design and provide complemented by restaurants, offices or economy. However, footfall is low due to an uninviting and unattractive backdrop residential on the upper floors, exploiting its edge of high street location, changing to the castle. Whilst a successful restaurant the views overlooking the castle. This type shopping demand and poor access. It also has recently opened above the Principality of retailing is likely to appeal to tourists lacks the architectural value and prominence Building Society, other units are not exploiting and will offer opportunities for start up that other town indoor markets possess (e.g. the opportunities presented by their position businesses in iconic premises. Cardiff, Abergavenny, Pontypridd). There is overlooking the Castle. Significant areas therefore a need for significant refurbishment l Ground floor A1 uses in units that meet within and behind the buildings are under- or redevelopment of the building itself, and the requirements of national retailers utilised as servicing and/or parking areas. a rebranding and marketing exercise which should be complemented by A3 use on could be based on a specific theme or niche Development Principles the upper floors or residential, exploiting (for example artisan products, vintage clothes, l In the short term, there is a need to the views overlooking the castle. vinyl, etc.) in order to emulate the success of improve the facades of existing properties l Improvements to the physical environment markets elsewhere. The market could also fronting the castle. and retail offer in the locality will improve offer additional seasonal events including late night markets, street food markets, toy fairs l The longer term redevelopment of 1-20 the connection between Castle Court and Cardiff Road as a parade of shops would Cardiff Road. 2 http://castlequarterarcades.co.uk/ 24 etc. to diversify the retail offer within the top l Give detailed consideration to the of the town. potential for the pedestrianisation of a section of Clive Street and/or Pentrebane 6.9 Street to increase footfall to the market, The existing fabric of the market is poor and which could provide space for pop up its redevelopment is essential to ensure its stalls and events. longevity within the town. Any redevelopment will need to address the access constraints l Improved signage to the Indoor Market associated with the difference in levels from Cardiff Road is necessary as a means between the two entrances, which could also of increasing footfall. offer an opportunity to maximise the use of B - Create a vibrant and accessible the space that is available. visitor destination Development Principles Food, Drink and Entertainment l In the short term, improvements to the 6.10 poor facades of the building, particularly If Caerphilly is to attract young, creative or along Pentrebane Street. technology led businesses into the town, it l The redevelopment of the building on is important to consider how the night-time its existing footprint could include the economy might help support this growth. creation of a mezzanine floor to exploit Whilst there are a number of pubs within the difference in levels and maximise the the town centre, there is a limited range of use of the internal space. There is also restaurants, wine bars or business/family potential to increase light levels through friendly eateries, which are fundamental to appropriate roofing materials to give the enhancing Caerphilly’s role as a business and space a lighter, brighter feel. visitor destination. Such facilities are also 25 important if the area is to attract professionals B - 2 Cardiff Road and the area around maintaining the history and heritage of the to spend money in the town centre. the station town, following the success of examples 6.11 6.13 such as the Newbridge Memo and the It is recognised that there is the potential for There are opportunities to expand the night- Maxime Cinema in Blackwood. The building conflict between town centre residents and time economy around the station and the has a main hall, which can seat over 400 expanded town centre provision for A3 food top of town as part of the development of a people. This could be upgraded to enhance and drink establishments linked to anti-social thriving metro hub. Opportunities to allow for the entertainment offer. There is also the behaviour, noise or odour. The Council’s the development of al fresco dining and wine potential for a number of other rooms Planning, Environmental Health and Licensing bars as have developed around stations in and areas to be upgraded and utilised for functions will ensure that the appropriate other towns and cities, e.g. Mill Lane in Cardiff, any number of arts and entertainment protection is given to the amenity of residents should be explored. A study into the potential programmes, projects and events. to improve the night-time economy would when considering the appropriateness of B - 4 Bedwas Workmen’s Hall proposals for specific properties/sites. be important in ensuring that there is an 6.15 appropriate offer. B - 1 Crescent Road/Park Lane There is also the potential to upgrade and 6.12 B - 3 Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall and enhance the facilities at Bedwas Workmen’s Institute There is an opportunity to expand the tourism Hall to ensure that this prominent listed 6.14 offer on sites overlooking the castle, linked building is better utilised and can contribute to Crescent Road, Dafydd Williams Park and The listed Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall and towards both the day and night time Park Lane. This could be achieved through the Institute, which is in a prominent position entertainment offer in the Basin. redevelopment of the Llys Ifor office building opposite the castle, is under-utilised. There for a use that complements tourism, together is a substantial opportunity to upgrade B - 5 Enhanced Parking Facilities with the reconfiguration of the Crescent Road and enhance the building and its facilities 6.16 car park, or as an integral part of a tourism led to create an arts and entertainment venue Whilst it is envisaged that the enhancements development on Park Lane. that is fit for the modern world while still to public transport as part of the Metro will 26 Figure 5:5 -Night Night Time Time Economy Economy Opportunities Opportunities 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 Miles
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27 increase the number of people travelling to and secure. The Masterplan promotes the l Opportunities for electric vehicle charging Caerphilly town centre by public transport, development of multi-storey car parks at points within existing or proposed parking there is still a need for car parking to serve Morrisons and potentially at the station, in areas. the town centre. The availability of quality order to maximise the use of scarce land parking in the right locations plays a key role within the town centre. It is important that in the perception and attractiveness of the these car parks are well designed and are town centre and in turn is fundamental to secured through good surveillance and increasing footfall, particularly in the top of CCTV; the town. l Innovative parking solutions should be 6.17 considered to maximise the use of land. It will be necessary for a Town Centre Parking l Charges are a disincentive to using car Plan to be prepared to address the following parks so the need for charging, the level of key elements: charge and the processes for payment will l The likely increase in footfall in the town need to be carefully considered against centre and the number and location of the regeneration objectives; car parking spaces that will be required to l Balance the need for residents only cater for it; parking with the need for short term l The potential to locate car parks to parking to serve local businesses; intercept cars prior to them entering the l The strict enforcement of residents only Caerphilly Town Centre AQMA, to assist in parking areas to deter illegal parking. It is improving air quality within the centre; likely that Civil Parking Enforcement will l Ensure that car parking is well designed be introduced over the next 2 years;
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29 C - Maximise the presence of Caerphilly the heart of the town centre that could add tourism and commercial development. Given Castle value to the tourism experience and increase its elevated position above the castle, the trip length. A well located quality hotel site offers a real opportunity to create a high 6.18 would support the potential for the castle quality development overlooking the castle Caerphilly Castle, surrounded by extensive to facilitate more weddings and events by that will increase the tourism offer in the artificial lakes, is the key tourism attraction offering high end accommodation for visitors. town, which will in turn increase visitor spend and the unique selling point for Caerphilly. It could also provide conference facilities for and provide job opportunities in the service However, whilst this is an excellent draw, use by businesses which will be encouraged sector. there is a need for the castle to develop its to increasingly cluster around the important offer further to widen its appeal. CADW are Development Principles Caerphilly Metro hub. in the process of developing a Masterplan l Research indicates that the site would for the castle, which will set out a number of 6.20 lend itself to a boutique/independent improvements to move the castle from a tier There are a number of key initiatives through- ‘destination’ hotel potentially including a two visitor attraction to a tier one. This will out the town, therefore, which are outlined high end restaurant (B-1). include features such as an interactive maze, below that could: increase the benefits of the l Park Lane is a key pedestrian gateway a dragon’s lair and regular live firing of siege castle from a tourism perspective; help raise into the town from the west. However it engines. the profile of Caerphilly as a tourist destination is also a service lane for retail units on St in its own right; increase expenditure in the 6.19 Fagan’s Street and as such the functional area; and importantly create employment Additional tourism, leisure and commercial nature of the area means that the area opportunities for local residents. attractions are also needed to provide a is unsightly. An enhancement to the stronger offer within the town and the wider C - 1 Park Lane appearance of the rear of the existing area, in order to encourage people to stay for 6.21 properties and the public realm along longer. Whilst there are several budget hotels The Council owns a prominent site this service lane is essential if a scheme on the periphery of the town, Caerphilly overlooking Dafydd William Park and the for a new hotel is to succeed at this does not have a high quality hotel within castle, which is identified within the LDP for location.
30 l In the short term, the Council should work C - 3 Tourism Trail mountain climbing. National Cycle Network with businesses to explore opportunities 6.24 (NCN) Route 4 (Fishguard to London) travels to upgrade and enhance the rear A tourism trail that links the key sites and through Caerphilly, Bedwas, Machen and elevation and boundary treatments for buildings of interest within Caerphilly Basin Draethen. The Basin is also well placed to the properties that back onto Park Lane. should be an integral part of the tourism serve the mountain bike centres at Cwmcarn C - 2 Tourism Attraction strategy. Within the town itself this should Forest Drive and Bike Park Wales in Merthyr provide a link between Caerphilly Castle, Tydfil, as well as other facilities including 6.22 Tommy Cooper Way, the Visitors Centre and Mountain View Ranch and Rockwood Riding There is a need for an additional visitor the museum, but also explore places in the Centre, both on Caerphilly Mountain. The attraction (such as a museum) to expand wider area including the Dovecote and Van provision of a wider range of accommodation on the tourism offer within the town. It will Mansion, Ruperra Castle, Wernddu Lime Kilns such as lodges, camping/glamping etc. in be necessary to identify a suitable building Morgan Jones Park and the National Mining appropriate locations within the Caerphilly in close proximity to the town centre to Memorial and Garden in Senghenydd. The Basin should be encouraged and supported. accommodate the use. trail could also link to other places in the C - 5 Morgan Jones Park 6.23 county borough, including Llancaiach Fawr 6.26 One possibility is to utilise a part of the Manor House and the Country Parks that form Morgan Jones Park is a large public park, Twyn Community Centre, which overlooks part of the Valleys Landscape Park. the castle and which has close links with which has Green Flag status which is located Caerphilly Cheese. Erected in 1791 as C - 4 Activity Tourism north west of the castle. The Park to the west the Twyn Methodist Chapel, it became a 6.25 of the town centre offers an extensive area of community centre in 1974 and today is also Activity tourism is a key driver of the tourism formal sports facilities, a playground, splash home to Caerphilly Town Council. Behind the industry in Wales and Caerphilly Basin is well pad and community café in easy walking building was a hall (now demolished) which positioned to capitalise on this through the distance of the castle and Owain Glyndwr hosted a cheese market, where local farmers provision of accommodation and facilities Field. Despite their proximity, there is poor sold traditional Caerphilly cheese to the public. to support walking, cycling, horse riding and connectivity between these areas and visitors 31 32 to the town are not necessarily aware that 6.29 the number of event spaces in the town this attractive Park is so close. There is a need Whilst a small number of local businesses do and wider area, particularly as a means of therefore to strengthen their relationship offer free refreshments, the facilities available increasing footfall on Cardiff Road area should through improved signage, improved for long stay coach drivers within the town be promoted. footpath and cycle path links, and through are limited, which is a hurdle in maximising 6.31 their marketing and promotion through the the tourism offer. Limited parking for large Improvements in accessibility to the tourism trail. vehicles is available at the Crescent Road car Caerphilly Basin and the town centre will park, but there are no toilets or opportunities C - 6 Improvements to Coach Facilities have significant benefits in accommodating for refreshments. There is a demand for a 6.27 increasing numbers of people attending small kiosk serving the needs of those using Crescent Road car park is currently the events in the town. Increased park and the car park. primary drop off point for coach trips to ride provision at Llanbradach and further Caerphilly Castle. Whilst the route between C - 7 Events provision at halts on the proposed the car park and the castle is attractive, 6.30 reinstatement of the Machen line provide signage is poor and it does not encourage Like the castle, Caerphilly Cheese has long significant scope for expanding the level visitors who are unfamiliar with the area to been synonymous with Caerphilly. There of park and ride facilities to events, whilst a visit the town centre. The provision of a coach are a number of successful events within the faster more efficient transport link to Newport lay-by opposite the entrance to the Castle will town each year, including the Big Cheese, (the first direct link to Newport from the improve the relationship between the castle Caerphilly Food Festival, the monthly farmer’s Caerphilly Basin) will in the longer term, and the retail centre and potentially increase market and the Caerphilly 10k, which have all increase the catchment population for such dwell time. generated significant footfall and expenditure events. 6.28 within the town. The town has a number of Opportunities to include a dedicated visitor event spaces at Owain Glyndwr playing field coach stop at the improved Caerphilly Metro and around the Twyn, but opportunities Hub should also be fully explored. to expand the programme of events and 33 FigureFigure 7:7 -Western Western Gateway Gateway 0 0.035 0.07 0.14 Miles
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34 D - Improve the Key Gateways for a use such as a family pub/restaurant Western Gateway or bed and breakfast accommodation would increase spending within the area, 6.32 enhance the day and night-time economy The western approach to the town via and create employment opportunities Nantgarw Road is the key route used by many (B-1). visitors from outside of the county borough due to the links with the A470. The Crescent l Enhancements to pedestrian linkages Road car park provides parking for those through Dafydd Williams Park, including approaching the town centre from the west, improvements to footbridges, soft with NCN Route 4 also passing through the landscaping, seating and other facilities car park, and Aber station to the north west. (D-1). The area between the car park and the town l The redevelopment of the Council owned centre is a key gateway into the town for both site at Park Lane for a quality bespoke pedestrians and cyclists. The gateway into the hotel including restaurant (B-1, C-1). town has significant potential to be enhanced to increase the tourism offer and improve the l Improved signage and infrastructure environment. The following proposals would (soft landscaping, planters, boundary support this: treatments) in the Crescent Road car park (D-2). l The two storey Llys Ifor office building at the entrance to Crescent Road car park is l Improved signage and footways currently vacant. Whilst the building could between Aber station and the town centre be re-occupied for employment purposes, (D-3). the site has an attractive view of the castle and the redevelopment of the site 35 Northern Gateway l The site of the former Beulah Church castle and the Piccadilly Square car park 6.33 on Pontygwindy Road has planning to increase the attractiveness of the area, permission for a mixed use development potentially stimulating investment (D-6). The gateway into the town from the north comprising retail on the ground floor and is dominated by traffic to the detriment of l Schemes should be supported by a offices above. This use, or alternatively, a pedestrians. The area suffers from significant strategic approach to traffic management residential development comprising high traffic congestion due to the concentration across the Caerphilly Basin to reduce the end well designed apartments, would of several major road junctions in a small traffic dominance and improve air quality. create an attractive focal building on this area, and does not provide the gateway derelict site and significantly improve feature or focal points that should frame the visual amenity of the area. There may the entrance to the castle and town centre. be the opportunity to include additional There are several under-utilised or vacant under-utilised land adjoining the site to sites that could offer key opportunities expand the developable area (D-4) for redevelopment and environmental enhancement and a development brief l Redevelopment of the prominent should be prepared which considers how Piccadilly Public House and adjoining tool this area can be developed in a compre- hire/builders yard for offices or mixed hensive manner. The development brief use development could be explored with would need to be informed by a traffic the owners. Opportunities to open out review. The key development sites in this the junction to allow views of the castle area are: should be considered as part of any redevelopment scheme (D-5) l The redevelopment of the Ton Y Felin Road and Castle Street Triangle as a retail/ l Potential to undertake environmental A3 led mixed use scheme (A-3). improvements around the setting of the
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37 Southern Gateway l Introduce soft landscaping in the area station area, which will act as a key Metro 6.34 between Cardiff Road and Station Terrace, Investment Hub. which is dominated by paving and railings The entrance into the town from the south via l If the Caerphilly South East Bypass is (D-9). the A469 Mountain Road is a key arterial route delivered, the potential to close Mountain between Caerphilly and Cardiff and is another l Improve the coherence of Units 89 to Road to through traffic to Cardiff should major gateway into the town centre. There 97 Cardiff Road, where shop units are be considered in the longer term. are several notable buildings at the entrance currently a mix of heights and styles, into the town, but the approach is dominated through redevelopment or refurbishment. by vehicles due to the convergence of several These units should be an attractive focal roads – (Clive Street, Cardiff Road, Bartlett point at this key transport node (D-10). Street and Station Terrace) at the start of the l Consider measures to improve the one way system through the town centre. The pedestrian experience and reduce car proposals set out within Section E regarding dominance (D-11). the Metro hub around the bus and rail interchange are a critical part of transforming l Redevelopment of the former magistrate’s the Southern Gateway, but there are also a court and the site of the police station, number of key opportunities to improve the for residential use. Both sites are being road network through this gateway. These promoted for older persons housing, opportunities include: which would assist in diversifying the housing stock in this area, potentially l Enhancements to the facade of the former releasing family homes that are under- station building on the bridge over the occupied within the town (D-12). railway, which is dominated by signage and detracts from the character of the l The proposals set out under Section E building (D-8). will also fundamentally ‘reimagine’ the
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39 Eastern Gateway l Most of the site lies within Zone C2 of 6.35 the flood plain. However, there may be opportunities for limited small scale Bedwas Road is the main access road into the employment as part of the reconfiguration town centre from the east of Caerphilly Basin, and enhancement of the area if designed also providing the link between Gallagher appropriately. Retail Park and the town. There are significant opportunities to make improvements to this l Improving the pedestrian access from gateway by: Lansbury Park to the town centre - this is
l Enhancing a large area of amenity green currently via the car-dominated Morrisons space located between the housing on access road at the rear of the store and Bedwas Road and the northern edge of through the car park. the Lansbury Park estate, which acts as an unintentional psychological barrier. This open area is traversed by the National Cycle Network and Porset Brook, but is otherwise under-utilised and offers a real opportunity to improve the visual amenity and create a recreation space that will be used by both residents and visitors. This green corridor also has a role in improving air quality within the town, with the potential for biodiversity enhancement with the Brook as a focal point for the proposals. 40 FigureFigure 10:10 -Eastern Eastern Gateway Gateway 0 0.0425 0.085 0.17 Miles
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41 E - Create the conditions for the area to town and castle is strengthened to enhance making programme. This includes the become a thriving Metro Hub the tourist experience and to increase the selective redevelopment of key areas and 6.36 diversity of uses around the station. There is buildings around Station Terrace to create There is an excellent opportunity to transform a significant opportunity to transform the a vibrant commercial and residential area the key corridor between Caerphilly bus urban fabric, aligned to the Metro place- that would diversify both the day and and rail interchange and Caerphilly Business making programme, to create a high quality night-time offer (B-2).
Park to create a thriving hub of enterprise, area that provides positive experiences and l It is envisaged that redevelopments offering the opportunity for new business improves the image of Caerphilly as a place would comprise well-designed, modern, investment, directly linked to the commercial to visit, work and live. In addition there is also mixed-use development with ground and retail development in the town centre. the potential to link the reinstated former floor A3 and A1 uses and offices and/or The potential exists to create an exceptional Machen Line into the interchange to increase apartments above. area that welcomes visitors, business people the accessibility of the town centre to a wider l The taxi rank on Station Terrace to be and residents alike, providing a high quality hinterland. incorporated within the redevelopment experience that conveys the Caerphilly Development Principles of the interchange to provide a better- character. A detailed Masterplan will be related, more efficient facility. prepared to address this project in more detail. l Central to the proposal is the redevelop- ment of the existing station to create a E - 1 Caerphilly Transport Interchange l To improve legibility between the and Investment Hub well-designed, fit for purpose, modern, Interchange and the castle, opportunities multi-modal and energy efficient station, as to open up and exploit views to the castle 6.37 a landmark building that serves the wider should be considered together with new The current interchange, comprising the Valleys Metro region. intuitive signage. bus and train stations, is uninviting, with under-utilised space, poor building design l This will be complemented by bold and l Redevelopment of the existing park and and issues with anti-social behaviour. It is radical enhancements to the surrounding ride car park to maximise the number of essential that the relationship between the public realm aligned to the Metro place- spaces available and provide for bicycle
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43 parking, supported by environmental are occupied by companies working under which would provide direct access to the site enhancements including the introduction the umbrella of Welsh ICE 2, which is a from the east through Newport. of soft landscaping. community of over 140 co-working start-up Development Principles and micro-businesses, primarily operating l Explore the potential for the creation of l The 2.2 Ha undeveloped land on the in the digital tech and professional service a well-designed multi-storey car park as western part of the Business Park should industries. There are plans to expand this an integral part of the Interchange to be released to facilitate the development business model through the acquisition and significantly increase the number of car of further office accommodation. refurbishment or redevelopment of vacant parking spaces at this town centre location. and under-utilised units on the site to create l As they become vacant, redevelop/ l All proposals ensure that direct linkages a regional centre of excellence. Together refurbish units on the Business Park that between the redeveloped interchange these would support more business start-ups are no longer fit for purpose to meet the and the proposed station at the head of and further exploit the potential that small needs of modern occupiers. the Machen Line reinstatement can be and medium size business have to provide l Increased employment on the site delivered. employment and training opportunities, would support the business case for the and develop higher level skills. There is also l Consideration should be given to existing introduction of a metro station serving an opportunity to provide a new modern bus routes to explore opportunities to the Business Park & the Ness Tar site. office development on the western part of re-route certain bus journeys in order to This would also be beneficial for the the Business Park. There is also the potential reduce the number of buses travelling communities on the eastern side of to incorporate redevelopment of the former within the AQMA. Caerphilly. Ness Tar site as part of the development of a E - 2 Expansion of Caerphilly Business Park sustainable live-work complex. The expansion l Explore the potential to integrate the 6.38 of the business uses across the site would be redevelopment of the former Ness Tar Caerphilly Business Park currently offers further supported by the provision of a new site (E-3) as part of a sustainable live-work 200,000 sq ft of office space. A significant Metro Halt to serve the Business Park and complex. number of units across the Business Park the reinstatement of the former Machen Line 3 https://welshice.org/ 44 E - 3 Ness Tar and Pesci’s Scrap Yard Business Park, and should be redeveloped a location more accessible by public 6.39 for a mixed-use scheme comprising a transport, which would serve not only the The former Ness Tar Plant is a heavily range of dwelling types and tenures, deprived communities in the Caerphilly together with offices/starter units and contaminated former industrial site Basin but also within easy access of the leisure/health uses. that represents a major redevelopment deprived Heads of the Valleys. There is potential for this to be a new cutting edge, opportunity located in a prime location l As part of any redevelopment proposal state of the art, energy efficient centre adjoining the Caerphilly interchange. The site the opportunity to incorporate live/ which could: become an attractor in its could also be extended to incorporate the work units and/or start-up units on own right within the region; and be used current Pesci’s scrap yard which is located part of site should be actively pursued; to the east. The two sites currently create there is also the potential to deliver an to host conferences for businesses in the a negative impression of Caerphilly for rail innovative, sustainable, car-free mixed use area. passengers as they approach the Caerphilly development. l As part of the remediation process, interchange. The redevelopment of these sites l Within the Pesci’s part of the site is a contaminated material will be contained for a mixture of well designed, quality uses rare and well preserved listed industrial within an on-site cell that will restrict the would significantly improve this important chimney stack which is a prominent potential after-use for that area of land. gateway into Caerphilly. Both the former Ness landmark within the wider area. The Any redevelopment should ensure that Tar Plant and the Pesci’s site require funding sensitive restoration and integration of this area is actively designed into the for remediation prior to any redevelopment this fine listed structure will need to be proposed development, accommodating taking place. explored as part of any remediation of the an appropriate use to the benefit of the Development Principles site. The restoration of the structure could residents and users of the development. offer a unique opportunity to offer some l The site affords the opportunity for the l It is essential that direct active travel conservation skills training. development of a sustainable settlement, linkages between the site and the based on its close proximity to the l The site also offers the potential to metro hub, town centre and proposed Caerphilly Interchange and Caerphilly relocate the town’s leisure centre to station on the former Machen Line 45 should be incorporated as part of any redevelopment.
l An appropriate corridor of land should be safeguarded within the site to allow for the delivery of a South Eastern bypass for Caerphilly. This corridor should be actively designed into the development and could be used in the short term as open space (with the caveat that in the longer term it will facilitate the development of the new road).
l Vehicular access to the site in advance of any bypass will need detailed consideration.
46 F - Improve connectivity within the alleviate congestion on the key routes within 6.43 Caerphilly Basin and to other areas Caerphilly Basin. The following schemes have To facilitate accessibility to and within the 6.40 yet to be implemented and opportunities Caerphilly Basin, new facilities that reduce The anticipated outcome of delivering the should be explored to secure funding to the level of traffic entering the Basin would significant enhancements to the town centre deliver these important improvements to the also have significant benefits, primarily by is an increase in footfall. Add to that the network. reducing journey times and improving the town centre environment. increased employment opportunities in the l TR6.1 Tafwys Walk town centre and the Basin’s employment F - 1 Llanbradach Park and Ride l TR6.3 Pwllypant Roundabout (scheme sites and there is a significant increase in is currently being implemented) 6.44 the demand for travel to, and within, the There is a major opportunity to provide Caerphilly Basin. A key factor in delivering l TR6.4 Bedwas Bridge Roundabout a large park & ride facility, which has the sustainable growth in the Caerphilly Basin l TR6.5 Piccadilly Gyratory potential to capture a significant proportion is, therefore, improving accessibility to l TR6.6 Penrhos to Pwllypant of commuter traffic, and which would reduce and within the Caerphilly Basin by public the level of traffic entering the Caerphilly transport and active travel, together with l TR6.7 Pwllypant to Bedwas Basin from the north. Land at the former improvements to the strategic highway 6.42 Wingfield Tip can accommodate a park and network. Traffic reviews will be needed on a The opportunity exists to deliver public ride facility that could provide in excess regular basis to help prioritise schemes and to transport improvements that are in of 1,000 park and ride spaces along with a consider the cumulative impact of proposals accordance with, and supplement the delivery relocated station, with potential for business on existing infrastructure. of the Metro. Active travel improvements can and commercial development on adjoining 6.41 further enhance and widen the scope of the land to complement the delivery of this new Policy TR6 of the adopted LDP identifies Metro by providing local links to the strategic transport hub. a number of improvement schemes to transport network, all of which can assist in the strategic network, which will seek to delivering the Metro objectives. 47 Development Principles nearby redevelopment opportunities for the route, however this is outside of the
l The provision of 500 spaces with business/commercial uses to complement Council’s control. the new transport hub. expansion space to increase the number l New halts should be considered for of spaces to over 1,000. F - 2 Newport Machen Rail Line Lansbury Park, Waterloo, Trethomas, and Machen. l The existing station is inappropriately 6.45 located to be served by the new provision A major opportunity exists to reopen the l Consideration should be given to and should be redeveloped/relocated former Machen rail line for passenger providing a meaningful level of park and adjoining the new provision. transport. This will provide a direct, dedicated ride provision as part of any proposed l The park and ride provision should be transport link between Caerphilly and halt. designed with integral, high-quality Newport, providing enhanced access from l Consideration will need to be given landscaping to soften the street scene the east to the Caerphilly Basin. The line, if to how the services integrate with the and make provision for pedestrians and reopened for light rail/tram or dedicated/ services on the Ebbw Valley rail line, with cyclists. guided bus services, could serve major particular consideration given to a new residential areas like Waterloo and Lansbury l The new/relocated station and the park station south of the Pye Corner station to Park and its Caerphilly terminus would and ride provision should be carefully provide the appropriate integration with form part of the wider Caerphilly transport designed in accordance with the Metro the Cardiff bound services. Place Making Programme principles. interchange. l The Caerphilly terminus for the line would l The potential for a new access to the site, Development Principles be located adjacent to Caerphilly Business utilising the existing Wingfield Junction l The preference is for the reinstatement Park, providing direct access to significant should be considered to improve access of the former Machen line for light/tram employment opportunities and will from the Llanbradach bypass. or dedicated/guided bus transport due form part of the redeveloped Caerphilly l Consideration should be given to utilising to the significantly reduced impacts Interchange providing direct access to the the adjoining Wingfield Tip land and any on communities that are located along town centre and castle.
48 l All stations and halts will need to be Development Principles hubs are accessible by sustainable forms of designed in accordance with the Metro transport. Whilst the Metro caters for strategic l The south-east bypass should connect the Place Making Programme. travel, a significant amount of journeys Lansbury Park Distributor Road in the east will require additional travel to reach their l The Caerphilly Terminus should form part to Mountain Road in the west. final destination. The strategy seeks that of the overall redesign of the Caerphilly l The design of the road should provide movement from Metro hubs and within the interchange, being an active part of the access to the Ness Tar/Pesci’s site. Caerphilly Basin is undertaken through active interchange whilst maintaining direct links travel measures and this is most likely to be to the Caerphilly Business Park. l The alignment of the road should be carefully considered and should seek to done through cycle travel. Given this, there is F - 3 Caerphilly South East Bypass minimise visual and landscape impacts. a need to deliver safe, secure and convenient 6.46 cycle parking facilities at all transport hubs, l Consideration should be given to The south-east bypass for Caerphilly, which within the town centre and employment stopping the northern link from the town would complete a ring road around the town, centres in order to facilitate this movement. centre to Cardiff (through the stopping up has been an aspiration for a considerable This should be coordinated on a regional of Mountain Road), once the bypass has period of time. To this effect the proposed basis so that the offer is coordinated. line for a bypass has been protected in the been delivered. Development Principles adopted LDP, based on its requirement as l The bypass will include a dedicated active l New developments should ensure that part of the measures to improve air quality travel route as part of its design that they provide appropriate cycle parking in Caerphilly town centre. The provision of will link into existing active travel routes facilities that can meet both current and the bypass is aimed at redistributing the where appropriate. travel patterns within the Caerphilly Basin, future demand. particularly in respect of the town centre, F - 4 Cycle Parking Facilities l Provision should be made throughout the where through traffic will be taken from the 6.47 town centre, particularly at the locations of town centre, so reducing traffic levels and The strategy seeks to ensure that the town key attractors. improving air quality. centre, employment centres and transport 49 l Provision should be made at all transport should ensure compatibility with other hubs, particularly at the Caerphilly users and uses. Interchange where provision will serve l Provision should be considered where the multiple uses. parking links to other associated uses, e.g. l Provision should be easily accessible, easy located by cycle repair premises. to locate and conveniently located to the destination to encourage use. l Consideration should also be given to providing facilities for safely storing ancillary l It should also be safe, secure and be visible accessories, such as helmets and lights. to ensure surveillance. F - 5 Cycle Hire Scheme l Provision should be connected to existing active travel routes wherever possible. 6.48 Whilst the Metro will address longer distance l For short duration parking (town centres travel, there is a need to ensure that, once etc.) sufficient parking should be provided off the principal Metro routes, people can to ensure that space is consistently available. continue journeys within the Caerphilly Basin by sustainable means. A key issue for l For long duration parking (employment this travel is that there is a ban on carrying centres, commuting etc.) provision should bikes on trains at peak hours and there is be covered to provide protection from the limited, if any, potential for bus services to elements. carry bikes. Cycling, however, has a hugely l Provision should be regularly monitored, important role to play in tackling issues such maintained and managed to ensure its as congestion and pollution and therefore attractiveness is retained. ways of exploiting this mode of transport l The design and location of the provision need to be considered. One solution is the
50 provision of a bike-sharing hire scheme. This Other Active Travel Measures a wider section of the population. The would require an integrated system of hire extension of, and linkages to, the National 6.49 points at key destinations, such as major Cycle Network and routes suitable for electric The adopted LDP identifies a number employment areas, the town centre as well as bikes will be encouraged. of improvements to radial routes in the at the transport hubs (Caerphilly’s version of Caerphilly Basin that will improve community New Links the Boris Bikes scheme in London4 ). access and provide walking and cycling 6.52 Development Principles links to public transport, tourism, locations, This strategy identifies a number of l Consideration should be given to the employment areas and other key attractors. significant development opportunities that
setting up of a bike-sharing hire scheme 6.50 will require links to ensure that the need throughout the Caerphilly Basin, with to travel generated from growth can be Many of the LDP proposals are also contained facilities provided at significant destinations, accommodated sustainably. within the Caerphilly Active Travel Integrated transport hubs and the town centre. This Network Map, which includes 40 schemes Development Principles should also include electric bikes. designed to increase connectivity and l Areas of significant new growth should l accessibility throughout Caerphilly Basin. Consideration be given to linking the bike include active travel proposals that would These measures seek to address active travel hire facilities to existing cycle related uses, ensure the sites are linked, as directly and issues in the short term. However, an ongoing e.g. bike hire at bike parking facilities, bike efficiently as possible, to the town centre, programme of improvements will be required hire related to existing cycle maintenance/ the Caerphilly Interchange and all local to address future issues as they arise from the retail uses. Metro hubs. redevelopment & growth of Caerphilly Basin. l The scheme should ensure that there l Active travel measures should are appropriate facilities located at 6.51 complement and enhance existing destinations, including employment sites, It is recognised that the increased use of routes. to encourage use and reduce cost. electric bikes offers a realistic alternative
mode of travel over longer distances for 4 https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/santander-cycles 51 FigureFigure 12: 11 Connectivity- Connectivity 0 0.275 0.55 1.1 Miles
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F1 Relocated Station
F2 Halts on Newport Machen Line
F2 Terminus Newport Machen line
Links to F3 New Active Travel links Ystrad Mynach, F4 New Cycle Parking
Blackwood, A472 F5 Cycle Hire Provision
National Cycle Network Machen Passenger line to Cardiff F2 Machen to Newport F6 Caerphilly Southeast bypass Park and Ride
Links to Cardiff, A470,M4 Links to Cardiff Caerphilly County Borough Council, 100025372, 2017.
52 G - Provide the conditions to G - 1 Ty Cenydd the new station, together with the Morgan strengthen employment opportunities 6.55 Street works and under-utilised land around 6.53 The Ty Cenydd office building is located in a it, subject to land acquisition. The proposals for the strategic hub around prime position directly opposite the castle. G - 3 Trecenydd Business Park Caerphilly interchange, Ness Tar, Caerphilly It has been vacant for several years, but 6.57 Business Park and the proposed station could offer 900 sq m of office space in a key The 10.2 ha Trecenydd Business Park is on the former Machen Line will offer the location, with car parking provision in the allocated/protected for employment use. opportunity for the creation of a significant basement. The building has been sub-divided It comprises a number of B Class uses in number of new jobs and support skills on a floor by floor basis so it can either be development. However, there are a number of let on an individual floor basis or as a whole building stock aimed primarily at light other potential opportunities to expand the building. industry. There is an undeveloped strip of land within the centre of the site, which could range and choice of jobs available. G - 2 Land adjoining Llanbradach Park be developed. Aber Station park and ride car 6.54 and Ride park is located adjacent to the Business Park, In addition to the opportunities identified 6.56 but the station is separated itself from the below, the development of new housing, The proposed relocation of Llanbradach Business Park by Nantgarw Road. retail, offices and other infrastructure across station and creation of a park and ride facility Caerphilly Basin will create jobs in the on the Wingfield Tip will offer the potential Development Principles to create some high quality B1 office units construction industry and support the local l Establish clear linkages between the and/or start up units in what will be a highly supply chain. Many of these jobs will be Business Park and Aber Station. within the foundational economy, which will accessible location with good access to l Investigate the potential for a new light support the objectives set out within the the rail network and strategic highway Regeneration Strategy. network. There is potential for the northern rail halt adjacent to the Business Park, if part of Wingfield tip to be redeveloped for light rail is pursued along this stretch of employment uses as part of a hub around line under the Metro initiative. 53 FigureFigure 13: 12 -Employment Employment Opportunities Opportunities 0 0.275 0.55 1.1 Miles
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Strategic Transport Hub Principal Town Centre Boundary Live/Works Units Links to Ystrad Mynach, Potential of B1 Offices Blackwood, A472 Redevelopment Opportunities Passenger line to Cardiff New Passenger Link to Newport Machen Safeguarded route for the Southeast bypass Protected Employment Sites EM 2.33 Retail Warehouse Park EM 2.34 EM 2.25 Increased Employment in Retail & Hospitality Sectors
EM 2.35
Links to EM 2.26 Cardiff, EM 2.36 A470,M4
Links to Cardiff Caerphilly County Borough Council, 100025372, 2017.
54 l Explore opportunities to expand the park and ride l Redevelop the site for new class B development, in order to make premises fit for purpose and more attractive to potential occupants. l Small, flexible terraces of B1 units offering accommodation from 500 sq ft would be the most attractive as they would benefit from low business rates and running costs and would serve a local market.
55 H - Support the development of 6.60 the time that the Masterplan was prepared, housing, including affordable housing, The key development opportunities on but it is recognised that additional windfall on previously developed land and brownfield sites within existing settlements opportunities and greenfield sites may be in sustainable locations within in Caerphilly Basin and their indicative promoted by the development industry in settlements capacities are: the future. Where planning applications are submitted, it is necessary to consider each 6.58 l H - 1 Windsor Colliery, Abertridwr - The strategy for the Local Development Plan application on its merits, having regard to 200-250 dwellings; promotes the development of new housing planning policies, the need for housing and on brownfield sites within the Caerphilly l H - 2 Waterloo Works, Waterloo - 545 the sustainability of the location. Basin. This has been successful with several dwellings, potential community facilities key contaminated or under-utilised sites l H - 3 Catnic, Caerphilly - 170 dwellings; having been developed in recent years. Whilst l H - 4 Bedwas Colliery, Bedwas - 630 these have made an important contribution dwellings, potential community facilities, to housing in the Basin, there remains an and the potential for B1 offices; acute need for affordable housing. l H - 5 Ness Tar, Caerphilly - 200 dwellings, 6.59 potential offices, live/work units. There are a number of key brownfield sites that offer the opportunity for housing or 6.61 mixed use development incorporating an In addition to sites within existing element of housing. Many of these sites have settlements in Caerphilly Basin, there has constraints by virtue of previous uses and been development pressure for housing on contamination, which means that they are a number of major greenfield sites within unlikely to be brought forward by the market and on the edge of settlements. Figure 14 without public sector intervention. identifies the position with regards to sites at 56 Figure 14: 14 -Potential Potential Housing Housing Sites Development 0 0.5 1 2 Miles ± Legend 7 Greenfield Sites with pressure for housing 8 Greenfield Sites with Planning Permission 8 Proposed Housing Sites within Settlement Limits
Windsor Colliery Bedwas Colliery Pandy Road
Catnic
Waterloo Works
Hendredenny Virginia Park
Gwern y Domen
Ness tar
Caerphilly County Borough Council, 100025372, 2018.
57 I - Provide a suitable level of community is the potential to refurbish or redevelop the Tynywern Primary School on the Bedwas leisure and education facilities leisure centre on its existing site at Virginia High School site I-2 to support the potential level of Park. Alternatively, there may be scope to l Refurbishment of the existing Tynywern population and housing growth in the incorporate a new purpose built facility at Primary School site to create a new Welsh Caerphilly Basin another location, such as the Ness Tar site (E-3). Medium Primary School (I-3)
6.62 School Provision l New build school to replace the existing Caerphilly Basin has a wide range of formal Plasyfelin School on the current school site 6.64 leisure facilities that are well used by local (I-4) The number of school aged children is residents. New development will place expected to increase within the Caerphilly l Expansion of St James Primary School (I-5) additional pressure on facilities and it is Basin as a result of new development and important that key community leisure 6.66 it is important that there are opportunities facilities are safeguarded for public use. The Each project will be subject to a full development of a plan for the improvement for schools to expand to accommodate consultation process as prescribed by WG or replacement of facilities is needed to additional pupils. The Council has recently in the School organisation code 2013. In ensure that there is the range of services agreed in principle the provision of additional addition there is a refurbishment programme required by a modern society and at a level school places in the Caerphilly Basin, subject of £33million planned for schools across capable of meeting demand created by the to funding being confirmed for individual the Caerphilly Borough. The schools are yet planned population growth. projects, business cases being approved to be identified, but is likely to include the by Welsh Government and the outcome of Caerphilly Basin Secondary schools. I - 1 Caerphilly Leisure Centre individual consultations. 6.63 Caerphilly Miners Centre for the 6.65 Community (I-6) Caerphilly Leisure Centre is an integral part The key proposals relating to the Caerphilly of leisure provision in Caerphilly Basin, but 6.67 Basin are as follows: there is a need to improve the facility to Following the closure of the Caerphilly Miners ensure that it meets modern standards. There l New build school to replace the existing hospital in 2011, the building known as ‘The 58 Beeches’ has been restored and is currently 6.69 6.71 being utilised as a community centre offering Accessibility is a cross cutting objective, A fundamental change to how public services the local community a place to socialise, which is relevant to schemes identified within are collectively delivered and approached is learn and develop skills, access information, this plan. All development proposals should required to address the multi faceted needs and participate in community activities. The adhere to the principles of inclusive design in the county borough’s most deprived next phase of the Centre’s development will to ensure that schemes meet the accessibility communities. There should be far more include the refurbishment of upper floors to needs of all those living, working and visiting emphasis upon local government enabling deliver a kitchen, function room, craft and the Caerphilly Basin, including those with our communities to deliver, rather than music room, together with a social enterprise mobility impairments, learning difficulties and delivering for them. sensory impairment. centre. 6.72 J - Support and protect the natural L - Ensure all of Caerphilly’s A greater emphasis on identifying community environment and heritage of the area communities are able to engage and assets is required. When practitioners benefit from the Masterplan. begin with a focus on what communities 6.68 6.70 have, as opposed to what they don’t have, It is important that the most important a community’s efficacy in addressing its The 2014 Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation landscapes are protected and enhanced, as own needs increases, as does its capacity to (WIMD) identified the local authority housing these provide the setting for the Caerphilly lever in external support. Currently services estate of Lansbury Park (St James 3 LSOA) as Basin. The rich and varied heritage of the area is are designed to ‘fill gaps’ and ‘fix problems’ the most deprived area in Wales. It has been an asset, and we should make the most of the creating dependency and disempowering agreed that there will be a priority focus to opportunities that its provides. The council’s individuals who become passive recipients of implement a new way of working in Lansbury emerging Green Infrastructure Strategy will services. Park, and in a number of the other deprived provide the basis for such proposals. communities within the county borough. A 6.73 K - Ensure that accessibility for all is map of Lansbury Park and its relationship to Caerphilly’s new approach to service embedded in all improvement schemes the town centre can be seen in Figure 2. provision will provide a changing perspective 59 on building bridges with communities, to Lansbury Park it provides an opportunity outlined in the Lansbury Park Deep Place Plan mobilising individual and community assets, to develop this across a number of key areas (2017). The Lansbury Park Deep Place Plan and enabling a process of co-production, across the borough. has been endorsed and is being supported with community members as active agents by the Caerphilly Public Service Board, and is 6.75 in their own and their families’ lives. Co consistent with its obligations under the Well- A Deep Place Plan5 has been prepared for production requires users of services to be being of Future Generations Act. Lansbury Park, which explores the complex seen as experts in their own circumstances challenges associated with reversing the 6.76 and capable of making decisions, while cycle of long-term poverty on the estate. The The Caerphilly Masterplan will actively ensure service providers move from being fixers Deep Place Plan recognises that there is a that there is full consideration in all of its to facilitators. This will necessitate new need to improve the physical environment strategic objectives, of how it supports the relationships to be developed with front line of Lansbury Park, as an integral part of any Lansbury Park Plan as the work progresses. professionals, and an enabling role adopted. commitment to estate renewal. Further, it 6.77 recognised that the physical environment of 6.74 The projects identified in the Caerphilly the estate does little to support good This will require an approach to public service Basin Masterplan also have the potential to physical and mental health and wellbeing, provision that seeks to better coordinate provide far reaching benefits for all residents, which is an important part of ensuring that services to achieve maximum impact. The including those living on Lansbury Park and intention is to adopt a place based focus, residents can access opportunities for other deprived estates in Caerphilly Basin and with a review of public services to assess training and work. the wider county borough. how well they meet the outcomes required 6.76 by residents, and how they could improve Working with its Public Service Board impact and value for money. The role of partners, the local business and third sector the Public Service Board, and the support communities and the residents of Lansbury of partners, is key to implementing this Park, the Council is working to develop and 5 Adamson, D. and Lang, M (2017) Lansbury Park: A approach, and having endorsed the approach implement a place-based theory of change Deep Place Plan 60 Section 7: Delivering and Implementing Change
The table below sets out the projects address the objectives of the Council’s secured to date. It should be noted that many identified in Section 6 of the report, together Regeneration Strategy (Appendix 1). The table of these projects are at an embryonic stage with the expected outputs that the project identifies the indicative costs of each scheme and, as such, the outputs and costs can only will deliver and how these proposals will and highlights any funding that has been be estimated.
Objectives of Strategic Expected/Indicative Funding secured and Project Description Regeneration Objective outputs potential costs Strategy met A - Enhance the A - 1 and A - 2 Develop part of existing l Strengthen retail offer in l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date retail offer in the Morrisons Car Park car park adjoining Castle Town Centre; l SQL3 Total Costs: to be determined but town (Castle Court Retail Court shopping centre l Re-develop approx. 1.52 Ha l SQL7 likely to be circa £30 - £40m. Expansion) for retail units suitable of land l SP4 Predominantly private sector for multiple retailers. l Increase footfall; investment but there will Develop a modern l Job creation - create in the probably be a viability funding multi-storey car park on region of 150 new retail/ gap to be filled land north of Morrisons commercial jobs Dialogue is open between private l Construction contract sector owners and the Council could create a number over the possible improved of jobs during the parking provision and expansion construction period; of the shopping mall complex. l Prevent leakage of retail expenditure
61 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met A - Enhance A - 3 Ton Y Redevelopment of l Redevelop approx. 0.32 Ha of prime land l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date the retail Felin Road units and a car park l Develop approx. 2,700 m2 of retail/office space l SB2 Total Costs: To be determined offer in the and Castle at a key junction to l Creation of circa 80 jobs in retail sector l SB4 - but could be in the region of town Street create a high quality l SQL3 £4.7M+ Triangle landmark building as l Creation of circa 120 jobs in office based part of the gateway industries l SQL7 Public Sector/Private Sector to the town centre l Improve the appearance of this key gateway l SP4 partnerships required due to and castle l Strengthen retail offer in town centre multiple landowners within area. Also part of Strategic l Enhance the setting of the listed Workmen’s Hall Objective D and Institute and Castle May however require CPO of l Employment opportunities in the construction land or buildings to maximise industry and local supply chain benefits the site area/potential.
A - 4 Cardiff Short term l Improve the visual amenity of the area in the l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Road improvement to the short term l SB2 Total Costs: To be determined (Blocks visual appearance l Redevelop approx. 0.58 Ha of prime land l SB4 - but could be in the region of between of the buildings l Develop approx. 5,000 m2 of mixed use space £480K for short term vision and Clive Street through tailored l SQL3 £8M+ for longer term vision. and Park façade treatment l Creation of circa 170 jobs in retail/hospitality l SQL5 Lane) sectors Public Sector/Private Sector Long term l SQL7 l Creation of circa 180 jobs office based industries partnerships required due to redevelopment l SP4 multiple landowners within of the whole l Increased footfall on Cardiff Road area. block for a mix l Strengthen mix of uses in the town centre use development l Increase the diversity of the housing stock, May however require CPO of comprising small to including affordable housing provision land or buildings to maximise medium sized retail the site area/potential. units, A3, offices and residential
62 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and potential Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective costs Strategy met A - A - 5 Improvement to l Redevelop approx. 0.7 Ha of prime land l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Enhance 1 - 20 facades of prominent l Develop approx. 4,600 m2 of mixed use space l SB2 Total Costs: To be determined - but the retail Cardiff buildings overlooking l Creation of circa 115 jobs in retail/hospitality l SB4 could be in the region of £120K offer in the Road the castle. sectors for short term vision and £8M+ for town l SQL3 Redevelopment of the longer term vision. l Creation of circa 180 jobs office based l SQL7 block in the longer industries Public Sector/Private Sector term to create a high l SP4 l Enhance the setting of Caerphilly Castle partnerships required due to quality retail led mixed multiple landowners within area. use development l Increase footfall on Cardiff Road l Strengthen retail offer in town centre May however require CPO of land or buildings to maximise the site A - 6 Redevelopment to l Redevelop approx. 0.080 Ha of prime building/ l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Caerphilly create a thriving land l SB2 Total Costs: To be determined - but Indoor market space as an l Redevelop approx. 0.156 Ha of prime l SB4 could be in the region of £50K Market integral part of the commercial streetscape - £150K for internal & external retail offer of the top of l SQL3 l Develop approx. 680 m2 of market/retail space improvements. town l SQL7 l Safeguard existing jobs Feasibility study for Consider the feasibility l SP4 l Creation of circa 40 jobs pedestrianisation of part of Clive of pedestrianisation of Street and/or Pentrebane Street l Opportunities for start-up businesses a section of Clive Street required and/or Pentrebane l Enhance Caerphilly’s position as a market town Potential cost for Study could be Street l Increase footfall at the Top of Town around £10K - £20K. Cost estimates l Create a niche that will increase tourism and for enhancement works would be visitor spend determined as part of Study.
63 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met B - Create a B - 1 Redevelopment of Llys l Redevelop approx. 0.131 Ha of prime building/ l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date vibrant and Crescent Ifor site for a use that land l SQL4 Total Costs: To be determined - accessible Road complements tourism l Redevelopment of a long-term vacant building l SQL7 (Private Sector led) visitor Park Lane - see C - 1 in a prominent position over-looking the castle destination l SP4 However, funding may be (Below) l Redevelopment of approx. 600 m2 of floorspace needed to bridge a viability Also see Strategic l Potential creation of circa 30 jobs in the gap. Objective D hospitality Currently Llys Ifor building is “to l Increased visitor dwell time and spend let” with rent set at £10.50 per l Bolster the night-time economy sq ft per annum. Though there may be an option to buy. B - 2 Cardiff Enhance the night - l Creation of hospitality jobs l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Road time economy around l Increased visitor dwell time and spend l SQL4 Total Costs: To be determined and area Caerphilly station l Bolster the night-time economy l SQL7 (See also Strategic Objective E) around through the creation station of an al fresco dining/ (See also Strategic Objective E) l SP4 Part of a larger scheme to wine bar area create a thriving Metro hub around the station. Undertake a study into the potential to improve the night time economy. Also see Strategic Objective E B - 3 Enhance the facility l Secure the long-term use of a key listed (Grade l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Caerphilly to create a thriving II) building within the town l SQL2 Total Costs: To be determined - Workmen’s cultural and events l Enhance approx. 0.49 Ha of building/land l SQL4 (Private Sector led but potential Hall and venue in the heart of l Creation of circa 10 jobs in the entertainment for Private/CISWO/Public Sector Institute the town l SQL7 and arts sector Partnership) l SP4 l Increased visitor dwell time and spend l Bolster the night-time economy
64 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met B - Create a B - 4 Upgrade and l Secure the long-term use of a key listed (Grade ll) l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date vibrant and Bedwas enhance the building within town l SQL2 Total Costs: To be determined accessible Workmen’s facilities l Support community facilities in the wider Caerphilly l SQL4 visitor Hall Basin destination l SP4 l Bolster the night-time economy
B - 5 Preparation of l Improve air quality in the AQMA l CPP1 Funding Secured: None to date Enhanced a town centre l Increase footfall in the town centre l CPP3 Total Costs: To be determined parking parking plan l Improve quality of life for residents l CPP4 - potentially between £10K - facilities l SQL7 £15K to develop the plan. Cost of electric charging points to be determined C - C - 1 Park Development l Approx. 0.2 Ha of land at Park Lane developed/vacant l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Maximise Lane of a key site land returned to beneficial use; l SQL2 Total Costs: £5M - 6M the overlooking l Job creation - related development opportunity could l SQL4 presence of Caerphilly Castle create Approx. 42 FTE jobs within the commercial sector; Private Sector led - potentially Caerphilly for a hotel, public sector gap funding l Construction Contract could create a number of jobs l SQL7 Castle potentially required - land sale during the construction period; l SP4 encompassing requirements/cost to be a high end l Training opportunities/apprentices during construction - determined. Potential for CCBC restaurant and/ approx. 4 no people; Capital receipt from land scale or conference l Private sector investment induced; to be recycled within wider town facilities l Combined, the enhanced tourism offer would see centre regeneration initiatives. Also meets increased spend in the Town Centre by 5 - 10%. CCBC Park Lane investment of Strategic l Increase dwell-time and spend from tourists and £750k to make the site clean Objective D business people. to stimulate private sector l Bolster the night-time economy development
65 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and potential Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective costs Strategy met C - Maximise C - 2 Development of a l Job creation within the tourism/heritage l SQL2 Funding Secured: None to date the Tourism tourism attraction in sector l SQL4 Total Costs: To be determined. Will presence of Attraction the town centre l Greater tourist offer to increase dwell time in l SQL7 depend upon proposed location. Caerphilly the town Castle l Increased footfall and spend C - 3 Creation of a tourist l Improve Caerphilly’s status as a tourist l SQL2 Funding Secured: None to date Tourism trail linking key sites destination l SQL4 Total Costs: To be determined trail and buildings of l Greater tourist offer to increase dwell time in l SQL7 - could be in the region of £5K - interest the town £30K depending on the scope of l Increased footfall and spend works. l Increase visitor numbers at other attractions C - 4 Increase l Improve Caerphilly’s status as a tourist l SQL1 Funding Secured: None to date Activity accommodation destination l SQL2 Total Cost: dependent on scale Tourism suitable for the active l Greater tourist offer to increase dwell time in l SQL4 and type of accommodation. tourism market the town It is envisaged that this will be (Linked with Strategic l Increase footfall and spend increase visitor delivered by the private sector Objective C1) numbers at other attractions without the need for funding. C - 5 Improve connectivity l Improve Caerphilly’s status as a tourist l SQL2 Funding Secured: None to date Morgan between the town and destination l SQL4 Total Costs: To be determined - Jones Park the park l Greater tourist offer to increase dwell time in will be dependant on the scope the town of works desired to improve l Increase footfall and spend Increase visitor connectivity. numbers at other attractions l Improve connectivity
66 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met C - C - 6 Develop l Improve Caerphilly’s status as a tourist l CPP1 Funding Secured: None to date Maximise Improvements infrastructure destination l SQL2 Coach infrastructure - £200k the to Coach to better l Greater tourist offer to increase dwell time in l SQL4 presence of Facilities accommodate the town Caerphilly coach tour l SQL7 l Increase footfall and spend Castle operators including new coach drop off point
C - 7 Events Expand the l Improve Caerphilly’s status as a tourist l SQL2 Funding Secured: None to date programme of destination l SQL4 Total Costs: To be determined - events in the town l Greater tourist offer to increase dwell time in l SQL7 could be in the region of £100K. Increase the the town number of event l Increase footfall and spend spaces l Create temporary job opportunities l Maximise the use of key spaces within the town centre D - Improve D - 1 Western Enhancements to l Improve pedestrian connectivity l SQL4 Funding Secured: None to date the key Gateway - Dafydd Williams l Environmental improvement l CPP3 Total Costs: To be determined - gateways linkages Park l Increased dwell time l SQL7 will be dependent on the scope of works desired to improve linkages/connectivity. D - 2 Western Improved signage l Improve pedestrian connectivity l CPP3 Funding Secured: None to date Gateway and infrastructure in l Environmental improvement l SQL7 Total Costs: To be determined - - signage - the Crescent Road l Increase footfall and spend will be dependent on the scope Crescent Road car park of works desired to improve linkages/connectivity. Could be in the region of £5K - £10K.
67 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and potential Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective costs Strategy met D - Improve D - 3 Western Improved signage l Improved pedestrian connectivity l CPP3 Funding Secured: None to date the key Gateway - between the town l Increase footfall and spend l SQL7 Total Costs: To be determined - will gateways signage - Aber centre and Aber be dependent on the scope of station station works desired to improve linkages/ connectivity. Could be in the region of £5K - £10K. D - 4 Northern Redevelop site for l Re-use of a derelict site in a prominent l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Gateway - high end residential location l SB2 Total Costs: To be determined - Former Beulah development (flats/ l Generation of CIL revenue l SQL5 could be in the region of £8M, Church houses) l Diversification of the housing stock l SQL7 however it is envisaged that this site will be brought forward by the l Employment opportunities in the l SP4 construction industry and local supply private sector. chain benefits
D - 5 Northern Long-term l Re-use of an under-utilised site in a l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Gateway - redevelopment of prominent location l SB2 Total Costs: To be determined Piccadilly Public pub and surrounding l Re-develop approx. 0.207 Ha of land l SQL5 House land for a mixed use Multiple landowners - public/ l Opportunities to open out congested development l SQL7 private sector partnerships and area and improve air quality in the l CPP1 may require CPO of land or AQMA l SP4 buildings to maximise the site l Generation of CIL revenue if residential area. included as part of scheme l Diversification of the housing stock l Employment opportunities in the construction industry and local supply chain benefits
68 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met D - Improve D - 6 Northern Environmental l Improve the visual amenity of areas in close l CPP1 Funding Secured: None to date the key Gateway - improvements proximity to the castle l CPP3 Total Costs: To be determined gateways Environmental around the castle l Potential to improve air quality in the AQMA - could be in the region of improvements and Piccadilly Square £30K - £100K depending on the Car Park specification of enhancements D - 7 Northern Consider traffic l Potential to improve air quality in the AQMA l CPP1 Funding Secured: None to date Gateway - traffic management l Reduce traffic congestion within the town l CPP3 Total Costs: To be determined management around the Piccadilly Junction D - 8 Southern Improvements l Improve the visual amenity of the area l CPP3 Funding Secured: None to date Gateway - to appearance of Total Costs: To be determined - former station the former station Potential CIG opportunity (£15K building building max grant) D - 9 Southern Increase soft l Improve the visual amenity of the area l CPP3 Funding Secured: None to date Gateway - landscaping in an Total Costs: To be determined landscaping area dominated by paving and railings
D - 10 Southern Refurbish units to l Improve the visual amenity of the area in the l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Gateway - Units improve coherence short term l CPP3 Total Costs: To be determined 89 - 97 Cardiff at this key gateway l Redevelopment of approx. 0.257 Ha of land l SQL7 but could be in the region of Road Long-term l Creation of approx. 65 jobs in retail, hospitality l SP4 £105K for short term vision and redevelopment sector in the longer term £3M+ for longer term vision. opportunity l Creation of approx. 100 jobs in office based Multiple landowners - may industries in the longer term require CPO of land or buildings l Increased footfall on Cardiff Road to maximise the site area. l Strengthen mix of uses in the town centre
69 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met D - Improve D - 11 Southern Consider traffic l Potential to improve air quality in the l CPP1 Funding Secured: None to date the key Gateway - traffic management around AQMA Total Costs: To be determined gateways management the Bartlett Street/ l Reduce traffic congestion within the Cardiff Road town D - 12 Southern Redevelopment of the l Development of between 50 and 70 l SB1 Funding Secured : None to Date Gateway - police former police station units across the two sites - the police l SB2 It is envisaged that the police station and and magistrates court station is proposed for older person l SQL5 station will be brought forward magistrates court sites for housing housing, which will diversify the l SP4 by the private sector. It is housing stock anticipated that the magistrates’ l Generation of CIL revenue court will be developed by an l Employment opportunities in the RSL. construction industry and local supply chain benefits
D - 13 Eastern Enhancement of open l Delivery of the Lansbury Park Deep l SB1 Funding secured: None to date Gateway - Land space in collaboration Placed Plan. l SQL2 Total Costs: To be determined between Bedwas with the community l SP8 Road and as part of the To be delivered by the Coalition Lansbury Park implementation of the for Change Board Lansbury Park Deep Place Plan
70 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met E - Create E - 1 Caerphilly Redevelopment l Creation of a thriving Metro Hub l SB1 Funding Secured : None to Date the Transport of the transport l Land re-developed - approx. 2.2 Ha in total l SB2 Interchange: conditions Interchange and interchange to (inclusive of the proposed Investment Hub l SQL3 for the area Investment Hub create a Metro Hub, area); £13m - £15m - Modern landmark to become supported by mixed l SQL7 Transport Interchange l New landmark public transport a thriving use development as interchange; Investment Hub: Metro Hub an ‘investment hub’ l Improved transport network; £5m - 10m to purchase, l Opportunities for commercial development demolish building stock and within station building; introduce infrastructure and new l Increase in more sustainable travel and use development. of train & bus services; Compulsory Purchase Orders l Better pedestrian/cycling links and facilities. required to create investment l Land re-developed - approx. 2.2 Ha in total hub around station - £4m (based (inclusive of the Transport Interchange on 20 properties at circa £200k) area); l Up to 10 no. redundant or underutilised buildings either demolished and rebuilt or brought back into beneficial use; l Approx. 10% increase in footfall in the town centre (around 2500 - 3000 additional visitors a week); l Job creation - Approx. 145 no. jobs in commercial/retail/tourism and the business sectors; l Support continued business growth
71 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met E - Create E - 2 Expansion of Development of 2.2 l Development of 2.2 ha of prime vacant l SB2 Funding secured: None to the Caerphilly Business Ha of brownfield employment land; l SB3 date. conditions Park & Welsh ICE land on the west of l Development of new iconic 2/3 storey l SB4 l Commitment from ICE for the area Expansion Caerphilly Business Office Building; to become Park, Redevelopment of l SB5 l Commitment from l Create approx. 1956 sq.m of new office a thriving units elsewhere on the l SQL3 private land owners for space; Metro Hub Business Park that are l SP5 expansion plans l A conservative provision of 30 no. new not fit for purpose. l CCBC land earmarked for flexible starter units; development. l Job Creation - Estimated 75 full/part time jobs; (based on an average 2.5 FTE Total Costs: To be determined persons per unit); but could be in the region of l Associated supply chain jobs within £6 - £8m+ locality; Est Costs associated with l Help develop the Welsh ICE model of contamination & drainage - business growth; £500K l Support the creation, and improve Est Costs associated with survival of start-up businesses through highway infrastructure - £1.5m ICE support (creating high aspiration jobs for the region); l Creation of 250 new start-ups per year (aiming to reach 1,250 in 5 years) county borough wide through ICE support; l 40-60 Construction related jobs; l Approx. 6 - 8 No. training opportunities (based on 1 trainee per £1m spend). l Support the regional priorities for skills development
72 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met E - Create E - 3 Ness Redevelopment of two l Remediation of approx. 10Ha of contaminated l SB2 Funding Secured: None to the Tar and contaminated sites in land (removing any potential threat for future l SB3 date conditions Pesci’s Scrap a prime location at the generations); Total Costs: To be determined for the area Yard edge of the town centre l SB4 l De-risk the strategic site at Ness tar and - Could be in the region of to become for mixed development Plymouth Estates for the private sector; l SB5 £25m - £30m a thriving - residential, B1 offices, l Strengthen the town centre retail/service offer; l SQL3 Metro Hub live/work units and To include for remediation, leisure (potential l Preserve and enhance the historic environment l SQL5 infrastructure, new (Grade II Listed Brick Stack); development and leisure centre). Land l SP5 safeguarded for a l 3 Hectares of employment land released (close overcoming access issues bypass as part of the to the town centre and transport hub); Est Costs of remediation and development. l Creation of approx. 124 new light industrial provision of infrastructure circa units; £6m l Job Creation - accommodate in the region of Potentially up to £13m for 120 - 240 full time jobs within the employment new Leisure Centre (CCBC) land; l New Leisure provision in the heart of town at an easily accessible location; l Provision of 200 homes (including affordable housing); l Approx. 220 indirect/induced jobs from residential development; l Approx. 20 new permanent operational jobs created through residential expenditure; l Approx. £41m net effect on economy from residential development.
73 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met F - Improve LDP Improvement Improvements to the l Improve air quality in the AQMA l CPP1 Funding secured for connectivity schemes strategic highway l Improvement to existing highway Pwllypant Scheme (circa within the (identified in TR6 network at infrastructure £6 million) but no other Caerphilly of the LDP) improvements to date l Tafwys Walk l Alleviate traffic congestion Basin and to Total Cost for other schemes: other areas l Pwllypant l Reducing delays for business To be determined. Detailed Roundabout l Employment opportunities in the designs required (scheme is construction industry and local supply currently being chain benefits implemented) l Bedwas Bridge Roundabout l Piccadilly Gyratory l Penrhos to Pwllypant l Pwllypant to Bedwas
Further details of the proposals are set out within Appendix 15 of the LDP
74 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met F - Improve F - 1 Llanbradach Creation of a new park l Approx. 7.2 Ha of ‘brownfield’ land l SB2 Funding secured: none to connectivity Park and Ride and ride at Llanbradach, developed l SB4 date within the linked to a relocated l Development of new transport l CPP3 Total Cost: To be determined Caerphilly station. Development infrastructure (rail halt) to help l CPP4 Basin and to of supporting stimulate investment (Potentially £6M+ for other areas employment uses as development of employment/ l Provision of approx. 500 - 1,000 Park part of a new hub starter units) and Ride Spaces l Alleviates traffic congestion within the Feasibility and studies locality and towards Cardiff detailing costings required. l Improved connectivity across the locality & wider region l Of the 7.2 Ha - approx. 2.9 Ha of undeveloped brownfield land brought back into employment use l Job creation - Up to 120 - 200 jobs created l Create approx. 8,700 sq.m of new employment space
F - 2 Newport - Reinstatement of the l Create better links between Caerphilly l CPP2 Funding secured: None to Machen Rail Line former Caerphilly to and Newport; l CPP4 date Newport rail line for l Stimulate investment along route; Total Cost: To be determined passenger transport l Increase attractiveness of Caerphilly for - feasibility and studies inward investment; detailing costings required. l Alleviate road congestion in Caerphilly Acquisition of required land once mode and design have been determined.
75 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met F - Improve F - 3 Caerphilly Long-term aspiration l Improve air quality in the AQMA l CPP1 Funding Secured: None to connectivity South East to develop a South East l Creation of approx. 0.5 miles of new date within the Bypass (Highways bypass to complete highway infrastructure Total Costs: The cost will be Caerphilly Corridor the ring road around l Alleviate traffic congestion dependent on the preferred Basin and to Safeguarding Caerphilly town route - but could be in the other areas included under l Will improve access to key sites in the region of £25M - £30M. Policy TR9 of LDP) investment hub l Employment opportunities in the construction industry and local supply chain benefits
F - 4 Cycle Parking Provision of cycle l Increase usage of sustainable forms of l CPP2 Funding Secured: None to Facilities facilities at all transport transport date hubs (Caerphilly, Aber, l Alleviate congestion Total Costs: To be Energlyn and Churchill determined - anticipated and Llanbradach to form part of other stations) together with contracted works. key employment and retail destinations F - 5 Cycle Hire Provision of a cycle hire l Increase usage of sustainable forms of l CPP2 Funding Secured: None to Scheme scheme with hire points transport date at key designations. l Alleviate congestion Total Costs: To be determined
76 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met G - Provide the G - 1 Ty Utilise the Ty Cenydd l Re-develop/re-use approx. 0.07Ha of prime l SB2 Funding Secured: None to date conditions to Cenydd office building for B1 land l SB4 It is envisaged that the site will strengthen (former office use l Utilise 913 m2 of office space be delivered by the private employment UWHA l Creation of approx. 65 FTE jobs sector - Potential ‘Rateable Value’ opportunities building) l Maximise usage of a key building in a of £90,275 from April 2017. prominent location Rates Payable for 2017 could be £43,874 per annum (£4.46 per sq ft per annum). G - 2 Land See F - 1 See F - 1 l See F - 1 See F - 1 adjoining Llanbradach Park and Ride G - 3 Development of 2.2 l 2.23 Hectares of employment land released l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Trecenydd Ha for employment at Trecenydd Business Park; l SB2 Total Costs: To be determined - Business Park at Trecenydd l Creation of approx. 91 new light industrial l SB3 could be in the region of £9M for Business Park and units; l SB4 starter units. redevelopment of l Job Creation - accommodate in the l SP5 existing quality units region of 90 - 180 full time jobs within the to maximise the employment land; potential of this key employment site in l Develop residential/employment uses at close proximity to Energlyn. Aber Station. l Employment opportunities in the construction industry and local supply chain benefits l Support the regional priorities for skills development
77 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met H - Support H - 1 Key Delivery of l Development of between 200 and 250 market l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date the Development housing in an and affordable dwellings l SB2 Potential to be developed as part development Opportunities area where l Approx. 275 indirect/induced jobs from l SQL5 of an innovative leasing model of housing, within Existing there is a need residential development; l SP4 through partnership between the including Settlements to diversify the l Approx. 25 new permanent operational jobs LA and RSLs. affordable – Windsor housing supply created through residential expenditure; housing, on Colliery, and address the May require funding to bridge previously Abertridwr need for market l Approx. £52m net effect on economy from viability gap as the site is in a low developed and affordable residential development. viability area land and in housing l Employment opportunities in the construction sustainable industry and local supply chain benefits locations within H - 2 Key Delivery of l Redevelopment of a 16.6 ha brownfield site; l SB1 Funding Secured: None to date Development housing in an settlements - l Provision of 545 homes including affordable l SB2 Extensive remediation costs to Opportunities area where housing, public open space; l SQL5 date. It is envisaged that the site within Existing there is a need l Approx. 600 indirect/induced jobs from l SP2 will be delivered by the private Settlements to diversify the residential development; l SP4 sector but there may be a viability - Waterloo housing supply gap should remediation costs be Works, and address the l Approx. 55 new permanent operational jobs exceeded further. Waterloo need for market created through residential expenditure; and affordable l Approx. £112m net effect on economy from Full Planning Application housing. residential development; submitted (P/06/0037) - subject to l Provision of new community facilities. Sec 106 Agreement. l Generation of CIL revenue and s106 Ongoing dialogue with the contribution owners of Ness Tar, Bedwas l Employment opportunities in the construction Colliery and Waterloo concerning industry and local supply chain benefits the redevelopment of these important brownfield sites.
78 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured and Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective potential costs Strategy met H - Support the H - 3 Key Delivery of housing l Redevelopment of approx. 5 Ha of land l SB1 Funding Secured: None development Development in an area where l Development of 175 dwellings l SB2 to date of housing, Opportunities there is a need to l Approx. 193 indirect/induced jobs from residential l SQL5 It is envisaged that the including within Existing diversify the housing development; l SP4 site will be delivered by affordable Settlements supply and address the private sector. housing, on - Catnic, the need for market l Approx. 18 new permanent operational jobs previously Caerphilly and affordable created through residential expenditure; Outline Planning developed housing l Approx. £36m net effect on economy from Application submitted land and in residential development. (Ref: 16/0208/OUT) sustainable l Generation of CIL revenue locations within settlements l The sale of the site is facilitating the relocating and expansion of an existing businesses, generating additional jobs overall l Employment opportunities in the construction industry and local supply chain benefits
79 Objectives of Funding secured Strategic Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration and potential Objective Strategy met costs H - Support the H - 4 Key Delivery of housing l Remediation of a prominent brownfield site and l SB1 Funding Secured: development Development in an area where colliery tips, removing any potential threat for future l SB2 None to date of housing, Opportunities there is a need generations; l SB4 £30 - £32million including within Existing to diversify the l 3 Hectares of employment land released in close - to include for affordable Settlements – housing supply l SQL5 proximity to Graig y Rhacca; remediation, housing, on Bedwas Colliery, and address the l SP2 l Creation of approx. 124 new light industrial units; infrastructure, new previously Bedwas need for market l SP4 development and developed and affordable l Job Creation - accommodate in the region of 120 - overcoming access land and in housing. Provision 240 full time jobs within the employment land; issues sustainable for new community l Provision of much needed leisure provision to serve locations facilities, Potential Caerphilly Basin; There is a significant within for B1 offices l De-risk the site for the private sector; viability gap. settlements - Feasibility/Concept l Provision of 500 homes (including affordable - Ongoing dialogue housing) in a sustainable location in an area of acute with the owners of housing need; Ness Tar, Bedwas l Approx. 550 indirect/induced jobs from residential Colliery and development; Waterloo concerning l Approx. 50 new permanent operational jobs created the redevelopment through residential expenditure; of these important l Approx. £103m net effect on economy from brownfield sites. residential development.
H - 5 Key See E - 3 l See E - 3 See E - 3 See E - 3 Development Opportunities within Existing Settlements Ness Tar, Caerphilly
80 Objectives of Strategic Funding secured Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration Objective and potential costs Strategy met I - Provide a I-1 Caerphilly Redevelop or refurbish l Provide new modern leisure facilities l SQL2 Funding Secured: suitable level of Leisure Centre the existing Caerphilly l Improve health of population l SP4 None to date community leisure Leisure Centre l Safeguarded jobs The refurbishment and education l SP8 costs for the leisure facilities to support the potential level centre are estimated to of population and be £8 - 9 million. A new housing growth build leisure centre in the Caerphilly would be in the region Basin of £14 - £15 million. I - 2 Tynywern New build school to l Address potential shortfall in school places l SP2 21ST Century schools Primary - replace the existing linked to new development bid submitted. replacement Tynywern Primary l Provide modern education facilities Total cost: £5.5 million School on the Bedwas l Safeguarded teaching and support jobs High School site I - 3 Refurbishment of the l Address potential shortfall in Welsh Medium l SP2 21ST Century schools Refurbishment existing Tynywern school places linked to new development bid submitted. of Tynywern Primary School site to l Provide modern education facilities Total cost: £750,000 Primary site for create a new Welsh l New teaching and support jobs Welsh Medium Medium Primary School I - 4 New build school to l Address potential shortfall in school places l SP2 21ST Century schools Replacement replace the existing linked to new development bid submitted. Plasyfelin Plasyfelin School on the l Provide modern education facilities Total cost: £9 million Primary current school site l Safeguarded teaching and support jobs I - 5 St James Expansion of St James l Address potential shortfall in school places l SP2 21ST Century schools Primary Primary School linked to new development bid submitted. l Provide additional modern education facilities Total cost: £2 million l Additional teaching and support jobs l Diversification of the mix of children
81 Objectives of Funding Strategic Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration secured and Objective Strategy met potential costs
I - 6 Caerphilly Refurbishment l Better utilisation of a prominent community building – an l SP1 Buildings for Miners of upper floors to additional 490m2 space the Future grant Centre for the deliver a kitchen, l SP2 funding has been l Creation of spaces that will support jobs and training and Community function room, craft approved in accommodate social enterprises l SP4 and music rooms principle, subject and social enterprise l New/better opportunities to tackle inequality, poverty, l SP6 to CMCC securing centre (Phase 3 - 5) economic exclusion and social isolation as well as people’s match funding. well-being and community cohesion; l SB5 Total cost: l External environmental enhancements that enrich the l SB6 £900,000 setting of the building and parking facilities. l SQL2
J - Support J -1 A 20 year l Identification and prioritisation of key green spaces within l SQL1 Funding secured: and protect Preparation programme for the County Borough Funding the natural of a Green the integration, l SQL4 to prepare l Ensure that green infrastructure is embedded into the environment Infrastructure development and Strategy secured design of new development and heritage of Strategy management of a from Welsh the area network of green l Adapted management and utilisation of green corridors. Government infrastructure, supported by a five year delivery and action plan
J-2 Southern A landscape and l Protection of key landscape l SQL1 Funding secured: Caerphilly recreation plan for EU funded as l Development of the recreation offer Landscape the Caerphilly Basin l SQL4 part of Rural Partnership area Development Plan
82 Objectives of Funding Strategic Project Description Expected/Indicative outputs Regeneration secured and Objective Strategy met potential costs K - Ensure that This is a cross- l SQL3 accessibility cutting objective for all is that should be embedded considered as an in all integral part of all improvement projects schemes L - Ensure L - 1 Lansbury Development and l The Lansbury Park Deep Place Plan is a multi-faceted l SB1 Funding Secured: that all of Park Deep implementation of a programme for sustainable place-making in the l SB6 None to date Caerphilly’s Place Plan place-based theory community. As such there are multiple outputs that relate l Total Costs: To be communities of change outlined SQL3 to the social, economic and environmental foundations of determined are able to in the Lansbury Park the community. l SQL6 engage and Deep Place Plan l SP1 - SP11 benefit from (2017). the Masterplan
83 Appendix 1 – Regeneration Strategy Objectives
Supporting Businesses protecting wildlife and encouraging the Connecting People and Places use of green spaces to promote l SB1: Building a more resilient & diversified l CPP1: Promote and identify major highway wellbeing Economy projects that would significantly improve l SQL2: Improve access to culture, leisure connectivity and accessibility l SB2: Supporting Economic Growth and and the arts Innovation l CPP2: Promote Public Transport l SQL3: Active Place Making Integration and Connectivity. l SB3: Creating an environment that nurtures businesses l SQL4: There is a need to increase tourism l CPP3: Promote place-making in Caerphilly, focusing on the historic development around key transport hubs l SB4: Key Sites and Infrastructure for and natural heritage of the area and the and nodes Employment Opportunities opportunities that this presents. l CPP4: Actively promote rail improvements l SB5: Boost Business Support & Enterprise l SQL5: Improve the delivery of new and the reinstatement of new links l SB6: Improve the links between housing and diversify housing across all l CPP5: Seek to reduce travelling distance businesses, schools and education & tenures. and reduce out-commuting training providers l SQL6: Improve the quality of the l CPP6: Promote digital connectivity Supporting Quality of Life existing housing stock through targeted intervention; particularly in terms of l SQL1: Manage the natural heritage and Supporting People Council owned housing stock. its resources appropriately for future l SP1: Increase Employability generations, whilst accommodating l SQL7: Refocus town centres to serve the much needed sustainable development, needs of residents and businesses. l SP2: Raise Educational Attainment
84 l SP3: Reduce worklessness l SP4: Improve Resilience and Support the development of the foundational Economy l SP5: Develop skills in key growth areas. l SP6: Targeted Intervention of key groups l SP7: Ensure a clear co-ordinated ‘package of services’ is available in order to reconnect people to employment l SP8: Support Interventions to improve health l SP9: Reduce inequality by reducing the number of lower super output areas within the top 10% deprived within Wales l SP10: Ensure that Cultivational Procurement is a key consideration in the procurement of goods and services l SP11: Tackle in-work poverty
85 Appendix 2 - Well-being of Future Generations
The Masterplan has had regard for the seven H Support the development of housing, well-being goals set out within the Well-being including affordable housing, together of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. In with the necessary infrastructure on order to demonstrate this, an assessment previously developed land and in has been made as to which well-being goals sustainable locations within settlements each strategic objective would support. The I Provide a suitable level of community Strategic Objectives of the Masterplan are: leisure and education facilities to support A Enhance the retail offer in the town the potential level of population and housing growth in the Caerphilly Basin B Create a vibrant and accessible visitor destination J Support and protect the natural environment and heritage of the area C Maximise the presence of Caerphilly Castle K Ensure that accessibility for all is D Improve the key gateways; embedded in all improvement schemes E Create the conditions for the area to L Ensure all of Caerphilly’s communities become a thriving Metro Hub; are able to engage and benefit from the F Improve connectivity within the Caerphilly Masterplan Basin and to other areas
G Provide the conditions to strengthen employment opportunities
86 Goal Description of the goal How it will be achieved by the Masterplan A An innovative, productive Relevant Strategic Objectives - A, D, G, I, J prosperous and low carbon society which A number of the projects identified will increase employment across a range of sectors. The Wales recognises the limits of the global expansion of the retail and employment offer in the town will reduce the need to travel environment and therefore outside of the County Borough, reducing the carbon footprint. The Masterplan also seeks to uses resources efficiently and provide appropriate education facilities, which will contribute to delivering a skilled and well- proportionately (including education population. acting on climate change); and which develops a skilled and well-educated population in an economy which generates wealth and provides employment opportunities, allowing people to take advantage of the wealth generated through securing decent work. A resilient A nation which maintains and Relevant Strategic Objectives - B, F, J Wales enhances a biodiverse natural Central to the Vision of the Masterplan is the recognition that Caerphilly Basin is set within an environment with healthy attractive natural environment. This is also highlighted in the development strategy, where it functioning ecosystems that is highlighted that the need to maintain and enhance biodiversity and promote the resilience support social, economic and of ecosystems will be a key policy consideration in the preparation of proposals. Furthermore, ecological resilience and the the strategy in the Masterplan seeks to promote the redevelopment of brownfield sites to capacity to adapt to change (for reduce the impact of development on the natural environment. It also promotes the use example climate change). of more sustainable modes of transport and references the opportunities to incorporate renewable technologies within development proposals. It is recognised that the natural environment is important from a tourism and employment perspective and also as an area valued by residents. A healthier A society in which people’s Relevant Strategic Objectives - I, F, J Wales physical and mental well-being is There are projects included within the Masterplan that promote active travel and improve maximised and in which choices connectivity between key open spaces. The Masterplan also recognises the need to improve and behaviours that benefit future leisure centre provision within the town. Improvements to the physical environment of the health are understood. town will benefit both physical and mental well-being. 87 Goal Description of the goal How it will be achieved by the Masterplan A more equal A society that enables people to Relevant Strategic Objectives - H, J, L Wales fulfil their potential no matter The projects identified will increase employment opportunities in all sectors, including the what their background or foundational economy. The Masterplan also recognises the challenges experienced in the circumstances (including their more deprived communities (e.g. Lansbury Park) and Section 7 identifies how the projects link socio economic background and to the objectives of the Regeneration Strategy, where equality is an integral part. circumstances). The delivery of housing, including affordable housing, so that everyone has a place to live will also contribute to this. A Wales of Attractive, viable, safe and well- Relevant Strategic Objectives - B, D, F, K cohesive connected communities. There are a number of proposals that will improve connectivity between areas. Furthermore, communities the physical regeneration of a number of key sites for a mix of uses, together with environmental improvements, will make Caerphilly a more attractive, viable and safe area. The Masterplan seeks to promote housing in sustainable locations, including as part of mixed use developments within the town centre, which will ensure that new developments are well- connected to services and facilities. A Wales A society that promotes and Relevant Strategic Objectives - B, C, I, J of vibrant protects culture, heritage Maximising the presence of Caerphilly Castle is a key element of the Masterplan and culture and and the Welsh language, and proposals to enhance the tourism offer associated with this key heritage attraction will be thriving which encourages people to supported. The Masterplan will be available bilingually. Welsh participate in the arts, and sports language and recreation. A globally A nation which, when doing Relevant Strategic Objectives - J responsive anything to improve the There are strong links between this goal and a resilient Wales. The development strategy Wales economic, social, environmental highlights that there is a need to maintain and enhance biodiversity and promote the and cultural well-being of resilience of ecosystems, and this will be a key policy consideration in the preparation of Wales, takes account of whether proposals. Furthermore, the strategy in the Masterplan seeks to promote the redevelopment doing such a thing may make a of brownfield sites to reduce the impact of development on the natural environment. It also positive contribution to global promotes the use of more sustainable modes of transport and references the opportunities to well-being. incorporate renewable technologies within development proposals.
88 The development of the Masterplan has also the Masterplan will involve collaboration and reduced the carbon footprint through been informed by the five ways of working. between the public, private and third improved active travel routes and facilities sectors. locally. Involvement – The Masterplan has been developed through engagement workshops Long term – The objectives identified, and Prevention – The Masterplan recognises with a number of key stakeholders, including the projects that will deliver these objectives, that there are a number of challenges within the Town Centre Management Group, key are part of a longer-term vision of enhancing Caerphilly town that need to be addressed landowners and interested parties, local Caerphilly’s role as a thriving, vibrant town. in order to achieve the Vision. The projects authority ward members representing The Masterplan recognising the need for identified will respond to these key concerns Caerphilly Basin, community councillors and development in order to support economic in order to ensure that they do not get worse. key representatives. A full public consultation growth, but recognises that this development The projects identified will increase the was held between 26 March and 9 May 2018 should be in sustainable locations. tourism offer and therefore visitor spend, to obtain the views of wider stakeholders. All diversify the mix of uses with the town centre comments from the consultation have been Integration – The projects identified in the and reduce the leakage of retail expenditure considered and changes have been made to Masterplan will help deliver a number of the to other areas, create job opportunities, the document where relevant. Objectives identified within the Council’s improve air quality enhance connectivity, and Regeneration Strategy ‘A Foundation for improve the quality of life for those living, Collaborate – The development of the Success’ (as set out in Section 7 of this report). working and visiting Caerphilly. Masterplan has drawn upon the expertise They will also deliver against the Council’s from key representatives from across local own Well-being Objectives for 2017/18 by authority departments, including Planning, identifying projects that will lead to job Regeneration, Housing, Engineering, creation and training opportunities, which Education, Leisure, Property and Countryside. will help address poverty. The projects The delivery of the projects identified within promote more active and healthy lifestyles
89 Appendix 3 - Assessment of Site Specific Proposals against the national well-being goals and the CCBC Well-being objectives Caerphilly CBC Well-being Objectives
This Appendix provides an initial assessment 2023. The national well-being objectives are a detailed analysis of the relationship of the projects identified within the set out in Appendix 2, and the corporate between proposals and the well-being Masterplan against the national well-being objectives are set out below. It should be goals and objectives cannot be undertaken goals and the Council’s well-being objectives, noted that many of the projects identified at this stage. as set out within the Corporate Plan 2018- are at an embryonic stage and therefore
Caerphilly CBC Well-Being Objectives
Number Description Objective 1 Improve education opportunities for all
Objective 2 Enabling Employment
Objective 3 Address the availability, condition and sustainability of homes throughout the county borough and provide advice, assistance or support to help improve people’s well-being
Objective 4 Promote a modern, integrated and sustainable transport system that increases opportunity, promotes prosperity and minimises the adverse impacts on the environment
Objective 5 Creating a county borough that supports a healthy lifestyle in accordance with the Sustainable Development Principle within the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015
Objective 6 Support citizens to remain independent and improve their well-being
90 Strategic CCBC Well-being objectives Project Description National well-being goals Objective 2018-2023
A A - 1 and A - 2 Develop part of existing car park adjoining l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling employment Morrisons Car Castle Court shopping centre for retail units l A healthier Wales Park (Castle suitable for multiple retailers. Develop a Court Retail modern multi-storey car park on land north of Expansion) Morrisons.
A - 3 Ton Y Redevelopment of units and a car park at a l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling employment Felin Road and key junction to create a high quality landmark l A healthier Wales Castle Street building as part of the gateway to the town Triangle centre and castle
A - 4 Cardiff Short term improvement to the visual l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling employment Road (Blocks appearance of the buildings through tailored l A healthier Wales between Clive façade treatment Street and Park Long term redevelopment of the whole block Lane) for a mix use development comprising small to medium sized retail units, A3, offices and residential
A - 5 1-20 Improvement to facades of prominent buildings l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling employment Cardiff Road overlooking the castle. l A healthier Wales Redevelopment of the block in the longer term l A Wales of vibrant culture and to create a high quality retail led mixed use thriving Welsh language development
A-6 Caerphilly Redevelopment to create a thriving market l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling employment Indoor Market space as an integral part of the retail offer of the l A healthier Wales top of town Consider the feasibility of pedestrianisation of a section of Clive Street and/or Pentrebane Street
91 Strategic CCBC Well-being Project Description National well-being goals Objective objectives 2018-2023
B B - 1 Crescent Road Redevelopment of Llys Ifor site for a use that l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling employment complements tourism. l A healthier Wales l A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language
B - 2 Cardiff Road Enhance the night-time economy around Caerphilly l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling employment and area around station through the creation of an al fresco dining/ l A healthier Wales station wine bar area. l A Wales of vibrant culture Undertake a study into the potential to improve the and thriving Welsh night time economy. language
B - 3 Caerphilly Enhance the facility to create a thriving cultural and l A prosperous Wales l 1 – Improve education Workmen’s Hall and events venue in the heart of the town. l A healthier Wales opportunities for all Institute l A Wales of vibrant culture l 2 - Enabling employment and thriving Welsh language
B - 4 Enhanced Preparation of a town centre parking plan. l A prosperous Wales parking facilities l A Wales of cohensive communities
92 Strategic CCBC Well-being Project Description National well-being goals Objective objectives 2018-2023
C C - 1 Park Lane Development of a key site l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling employment overlooking Caerphilly Castle for l A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language a hotel, potentially encompassing a high end restaurant and/or conference facilities
C - 2 Tourism Development of a tourism l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling employment Attraction attraction in the town centre l A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language
C - 3 Tourism Creation of a tourist trail linking l A prosperous Wales l 5 - Support a healthy trail key sites and buildings of interest l A healthier Wales lifestyle l A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language C - 4 Activity Increase accommodation suitable l A prosperous Wales l 5 - Support a healthy Tourism for the active tourism market l A healthier Wales lifestyle l A Wales of vibrant culture & thriving Welsh language
C - 5 Morgan Improve connectivity between l A prosperous Wales l 5 - Support a healthy Jones Park the town and the park l A resilient Wales lifestyle l A healthier Wales l A Wales of cohesive communities l A Wales of vibrant culture & thriving Welsh language C - 6 Develop infrastructure to better l A prosperous Wales accommodate coach tour Improvements l A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language to Coach operators including new coach Facilities drop off point. C - 7 Events Expand the programme of events l A prosperous Wales in the town l A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language Increase the number of event spaces
93 Strategic CCBC Well-being objectives Project Description National well-being goals Objective 2018-2023
D D - 1 Western Enhancements to Dafydd Williams Park. l A resilient Wales l 5 - Support a healthy Gateway - linkages l A healthier Wales lifestyle l A Wales of cohesive communities l A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language
D - 2 Western Improved signage and infrastructure in l A Wales of cohesive communities Gateway - signage - the Crescent Road car park. Crescent Road
D - 3 Western Improved signage between the town l A Wales of cohesive communities l 4 - Promote a modern, Gateway - signage - centre and Aber station. integrated and sustainable Aber station transport system
D - 4 Northern Redevelop site for high end residential l A healthier Wales l 2 - Enabling Employment Gateway - Former development (flats/houses). l A Wales of cohesive communities Beulah Church l 3 - Address the availability, condition and sustainability of homes
D - 5 Northern Long-term redevelopment of pub l A healthier Wales Gateway - Piccadilly and surrounding land for a mixed use l A Wales of cohesive communities Public House development.
D - 6 Northern Environmental improvements around the l A resilient Wales Gateway – castle and Piccadilly Square Car Park. l A healthier Wales Environmental improvements
94 Strategic CCBC Well-being objectives Project Description National well-being goals Objective 2018-2023
D D-7 Northern Gateway – Consider traffic management around the l A healthier Wales traffic management Piccadilly Junction
D - 8 Southern Gateway Improvements to appearance of the former l A healthier Wales – former station station building building D - 9 Southern Gateway Increase soft landscaping in an area l A healthier Wales – former station dominated by paving and railings building
D -10 Southern Gateway Refurbish units to improve coherence at this l A prosperous Wales l 2 – Enabling Employment – Units 89-97 Cardiff key gateway l A healthier Wales Road Long-term redevelopment opportunity
D - 11 Southern Consider traffic management around the l A healthier Wales Gateway – traffic Bartlett Street/Cardiff Road management
D - 12 Southern Redevelopment of the former police station l A prosperous Wales l 2 – Enabling Employment Gateway – police station and magistrates court sites for housing l A Wales of cohesive and magistrates court l 3 - Address the availability, communities condition and sustainability l A more equal Wales of homes D - 13 Eastern Gateway Enhancement of open space in collaboration l A prosperous Wales - Land between Bedwas with the community as part of the l A Wales of cohesive Road and Lansbury Park implementation of the Lansbury Park Deep communities Place Plan
95 Strategic CCBC Well-being objectives Project Description National well-being goals Objective 2018-2023
E E - 1 Caerphilly Redevelopment of the transport interchange l A prosperous Wales l 2 – Enabling Employment Transport Interchange to create a Metro Hub, supported by mixed use l A healthier Wales and Investment Hub development as an ‘investment hub’. l 4 - Promote a modern, l A Wales of cohesive integrated and sustainable communities transport system l A globally responsible Wales E - 2 Expansion of Development of 2.2 Ha of brownfield land on the l A prosperous Wales l 2 – Enabling Employment Caerphilly Business Park west of Caerphilly Business Park. Redevelopment & Welsh ICE Expansion of units elsewhere on the Business Park that are not fit for purpose.
E - 3 Ness Tar and Pesci’s Redevelopment of two contaminated sites in a l A prosperous Wales l 2 – Enabling Employment Scrap Yard prime location at the edge of the town centre for l A healthier Wales mixed development - residential, B1 offices, live/ l 3 - Address the l A Wales of cohesive work units and leisure (potential leisure centre. availability, condition and communities Land safeguarded for a bypass as part of the sustainability of homes development.
F LDP Improvement Improvements to the strategic highway network l A prosperous Wales schemes (identified in at l A Wales of cohesive TR6 of the LDP) l Tafwys Walk communities l Pwllypant Roundabout (scheme is currently being implemented) l Bedwas Bridge Roundabout l Piccadilly Gyratory l Penrhos to Pwllypant l Pwllypant to Bedwas Further details of the proposals are set out within Appendix 15 of the LDP.
96 Strategic CCBC Well-being objectives Project Description National well-being goals Objective 2018-2023
F F - 1 Llanbradach Park Creation of a new park and ride at l A prosperous Wales l 4 - Promote a modern, and Ride Llanbradach, linked to a relocated station. l A Wales of cohesive integrated and sustainable Development of supporting employment communities transport system uses as part of a new hub
F - 2 Newport-Machen Reinstatement of the former Caerphilly to l A prosperous Wales l 4 - Promote a modern, Rail Line Newport rail line for passenger transport l A healthier Wales integrated and sustainable l A Wales of cohesive transport system communities
F - 3 Caerphilly South Long-term aspiration to develop a South l A prosperous Wales East Bypass (Highways East bypass to complete the ring road l A healthier Wales Corridor Safeguarding around Caerphilly town l A Wales of cohesive included under Policy communities TR9 of LDP) F - 4 Cycle Parking Provision of cycle facilities at all transport l A healthier Wales l 4 - Promote a modern, Facilities hubs (Caerphilly, Aber, Energlyn and l A resilient Wales integrated and sustainable Churchill and Llanbradach stations) together l A Wales of cohesive transport system with key employment and retail destinations communities l 5 - Support a healthy A globally responsive Wales l lifestyle
F - 5 Cycle Hire Scheme Provision of a cycle hire scheme with hire l A healthier Wales l 4 - Promote a modern, points at key designations. l A resilient Wales integrated and sustainable l A Wales of cohesive transport system communities l 5 - Support a healthy l A globally responsive Wales lifestyle
97 Strategic CCBC Well-being objectives Project Description National well-being goals Objective 2018-2023
G G - 1 Ty Cenydd (former Utilise the Ty Cenydd office building for B1 l A prosperous Wales l Enabling employment UWHA building) office use
G - 2 Land adjoining See F-1 l A prosperous Wales l Enabling employment Llanbradach Park and l A Wales of cohesive Ride communities
G - 3 Trecenydd Business Development of 2.2 Ha for employment at l A prosperous Wales l Enabling employment Park Trecenydd Business Park and redevelopment l A Wales of cohesive of existing quality units to maximise the communities potential of this key employment site is close proximity to Aber Station.
H H1 Key Development Delivery of housing in an area where there is l A prosperous Wales l 2 – Enabling Employment Opportunities within a need to diversify the housing supply and l A Wales of cohesive l 3 - Address the availability, Existing Settlements address the need for market and affordable communities – Windsor Colliery, housing condition and sustainability l A more equal Wales Abertridwr of homes H2 Key Development Delivery of housing in an area where there is l A prosperous Wales l 2 – Enabling Employment Opportunities within a need to diversify the housing supply and l A Wales of cohesive l 3 - Address the availability, Existing Settlements address the need for market and affordable communities – Waterloo Works, housing. condition and sustainability l A more equal Wales Waterloo of homes
H3 Key Development Delivery of housing in an area where there is l A prosperous Wales l 2 – Enabling Employment Opportunities within a need to diversify the housing supply and l A Wales of cohesive l 3 - Address the availability, Existing Settlements – address the need for market and affordable communities Catnic, Caerphilly housing condition and sustainability l A more equal Wales of homes
98 Strategic CCBC Well-being objectives Project Description National well-being goals Objective 2018-2023
H H4 Key Development Delivery of housing in an area where there is l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling Employment Opportunities within a need to diversify the housing supply and l A Wales of cohesive l 3 - Address the availability, Existing Settlements – address the need for market and affordable communities Bedwas Colliery, Bedwas housing. Provision for new community condition and sustainability l A more equal Wales facilities, Potential for B1 offices of homes
H5 Key Development See E - 3 l A prosperous Wales l 2 - Enabling Employment Opportunities within l A Wales of cohesive l 3 - Address the availability, Existing Settlements – communities Ness Tar, Caerphilly condition and sustainability l A more equal Wales of homes
I I - 1 Caerphilly Leisure Redevelop or refurbish the existing l A healthier Wales l 5 - Support a healthy Centre Caerphilly Leisure Centre lifestyle
I - 2 Tynywern Primary- New build school to replace the existing l A prosperous Wales l 1 - Improve education replacement Tynywern Primary School on the Bedwas l A more equal Wales opportunities for all High School site.
I - 3 Refurbishment of Refurbishment of the existing Tynywern l A prosperous Wales l 1 - Improve education Tynywern Primary site Primary School site to create a new Welsh l A more equal Wales opportunities for all for Welsh Medium Medium Primary School
I - 4 Replacement New build school to replace the existing l A prosperous Wales l 1 - Improve education Plasyfelin Primary Plasyfelin School on the current school site l A more equal Wales opportunities for all
I - 5 St James Primary Expansion of St James Primary School l A prosperous Wales l 1 - Improve education l A more equal Wales opportunities for all
I - 6 Caerphilly Refurbishment of upper floors to deliver l A prosperous Wales l 1 - Improve education Miners Centre for the a kitchen, function room, craft and music l A more equal Wales opportunities for all Community rooms and social enterprise centre (Phase 3 - 5) l A healthier Wales l 5 - Support a healthy lifestyle
99 Strategic CCBC Well-being objectives Project Description National well-being goals Objective 2018-2023
J J -1 Preparation of a A 20 year programme for the integration, l A prosperous Wales l 5 – support a healthy Green Infrastructure development and management of l A resilient Wakes lifestyle Strategy a network of green infrastructure, l A healthier Wales supported by a five year delivery and A Wales of vibrant culture and action plan l thriving Welsh language l A globally responsible Wales
J-2 Southern Caerphilly A landscape and recreation plan for the l A prosperous Wales l 5 – support a healthy Landscape Partnership Caerphilly Basin area l A resilient Wakes lifestyle l A healthier Wales l A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language l A globally responsible Wales
K This is a cross-cutting objective that l A more equal Wales l Promote a modern, should be considered as an integral part l A healthier Wales integrated and sustainable of all projects transport system
L L1 - Lansbury Park Deep Development and implementation of a l A more equal Wales Place Plan place-based theory of change outlined l A Wales of cohesive in the Lansbury Park Deep Place Plan communities (2017).
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