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Cardiff Replacement LDP – Comment Here
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PUBLIC MEETING AT PENTYRCH VILLAGE HALL
Minutes – RLDP Meeting PVH 20.09.23
PCC RESPONSE TO DRAFT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 2021 – 2036 Preferred Strategy document.
Introduction
Pentyrch Community Council (PCC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Preferred Strategy Document.
in general supports the Strategic Vision and Strategic Objectives and welcomes the proposed strategy which reflects a lower level of growth than the current plan and takes into consideration the learnings since 2019.
PCC provides specific comments reflecting views of our residents in this feedback document especially focusing on the needs of the Northwest of Cardiff.
PCC are also encouraging residents to provide their feedback directly on the RDLP consultation website prior to Oct 5th, 2023.
PCC supports the detailed feedback submitted by St Fagans and recognises the consideration St Fagans Community Council have given to the Proposed Strategy see appendix.
PCC objects to the 50/50 green field / brownfield development strategy and would strongly recommend moving further towards brownfield as the focus of development in line with objective 9.
We strongly recommend that no further expansion onto greenfield sites is considered without an exhaustive analysis of all other options and the long-term impacts.
We recommend investigating the huge potential for re-use of existing brownfield sites or buildings and repurposing before considering new buildings. Cities across the country are recognising the changing nature of city centres & the increasing amount of both retail & commercial property that is empty. “Change of use “is a formidable tool available to planning authorities. Use of greenfield sites should be a “last resort”.
PCC requests additional focus on Transport and Services for the Northwest villages to improve the current challenges residents are facing.
Objectives
Generally, PCC supports the Preferred strategy objectives with the following comments.
Objective 3 – To ensure the adequate and timely provision of new infrastructure to support communities and future growth
This objective requires further consideration in relation to the additional infrastructure needed to ensure residents in villages along the Northwest edge of Cardiff have adequate access to public services because the location of these villages creates specific needs for transport, connectivity, schools and services.
Objective 5 – To make the city easier to move around with a focus on active travel.
Requires further consideration in relation to the specific public transport challenges faced by residents in villages along the Northwest edge of Cardiff and the severe limitations of active travel options to the villages due to the location and infrastructure.
It is our view that that more village centre to village centre public transport is required to enable residents to travel around the outer most areas of Cardiff and into Cardiff without the need of a car. Current transport arrangements including access to Health facilities are an ongoing and increasing worry for residents.
Improved and more reliable public transport services are needed around and in and out of the City together with more integrated service provision, such as bus / train and park and ride. Residents are regularly complaining about poor, unreliable services which are adversely impacting their health and quality of life.
Objective 9 -To use the place making approach to create sustainable places, improve the city centre and neighbourhoods and maximise regeneration opportunities, enhance the role of public spaces, ensure that future growth can be effectively managed and deliver developments of high quality design.
PCC specifically supports this objective and especially the intention that ‘the plan will Promote development in the most sustainable locations and the efficient use of land with a ‘brownfield first’ priority.’
Objective 10 – To ensure the resilience of ecosystems by protecting and enhancing Cardiff’s green and blue infrastructure, its biodiversity and other natural assets.
PCC supports this objective and as a landowner and custodian of part of the Green Backdrop, and representing residents who are also landowners in the green backdrop, requests to be involved at the earliest opportunity with any discussions relating to this objective.
PCC notes that the strategy has identified the importance of the need for further assessment of Habitats and looks forward to reviewing the outcomes.
Strategic Policies
The 21 Strategic policies are supported in principle by PCC, including the new SP9 Tourism and especially the strengthening of SP19 green infrastructure.
It is recommended that SP9 would benefit from improved Public Transport in and out of Cardiff, to and from the Airport and improvements to connections between car, rail, bus and air transport.
It is noted that the preferred strategy recognises Cardiff’s population fell by 1% between 2019 and 2021 and that traffic levels rose.
The residents of PCC are concerned by the noticeable increase in traffic through our villages as the new housing increases, evidence of increased traffic has been recorded by local speed watch. Residents are also aware of the increase in trunk road traffic noise which now noticeable year-round rather than only during the winter months. Residents are concerned about the increased cut through traffic from the new developments and are requesting traffic calming measures in order to reduce risk of accidents.
It is recognised that Cardiff Council faces enormous challenges in seeking to:
- – Combat climate change
- – Maintain & improve biodiversity
- – Provide an environment within which residents have opportunities to participate in activities which will enhance well-being
- – Provide a highway network which limits vehicle & noise pollution
And provide sufficient homes for residents.
PCC welcomes the recognition of the reduction in population in the Proposed Strategy and the associated proposed reduction in planned house building.
Strategic Vision
We recommend that the plan further recognises all current & anticipated societal changes.
Population Growth
The existing LDP anticipated a population growth that has not materialised.
Significant development sites have not progressed as expected & this has undoubtedly been due to both the changing needs of society & the commercial decisions taken by developers.
Cardiff Council needs to recognise that both factors determine the need for new house building & it should not be considering candidates sites solely on their attractiveness to developers.
Public Services
SP5 Securing New Infrastructure (transport, schools, Health Care)
The quality of public services is a key determinant of the quality of life enjoyed by residents.
Quality of life impacts upon well-being & the support residents require from public services in later years.
Poor or inadequate public services will place increasing financial pressures on the public services required by future generations.
“Plan for the future & do not simply try to react when it arrives”.
The latter will ensure failure and Cardiff Council’s over-arching objective should be to ensure both Health Services & Council services adequately meet the needs of residents.
Significant service shortfalls already exist in terms of population needs, particularly in relation to:
- – schools
- – health services
- – facilities for young people and the elderly
- – cycling and walking routes
As part of its plans to facilitate further population growth PCC recommends Cardiff Council expands explanation about what it is doing to address these service shortfalls which would help to reduce the concerns of residents.
SP10 Maintaining a supply of minerals.
Quarry activity impacts PCC residents and local biodiversity. Air pollution, noise pollution and reduction in habitat being some of the concerns and high volumes of heavy lorry movements which in turn cause further air and noise pollution as well as potential hazard to road users. Therefore, while we recognise the need to maintain supplies, we strongly urge careful consideration of permissions related to extraction and consideration of recycled materials where possible.
SP 14 Protecting the setting of the city through a green wedge. and SP15 Managing Spatial growth through settlement boundaries.
PCC supports the SP14 and SP15 and welcomes these principles being strengthened. It is these green principles which enable many elements of the strategy.
Highway Network
SP16 Delivering Sustainable Transport and Active travel.
SP17 Securing new transportation infrastructure.
Transport is a significant issue for the residents of PCC. Concerns include a severe lack of reliable public transport, increasing volumes of traffic and lack of connection to active travel routes and increasing numbers of cars parking in unsuitable locations due to lack of parking spaces. Residents regularly complain about road safety in our area and lack of public transport and access to services. PCC recommends special consideration to improving transport links for the residents of PCC.
For many years the investment in the highway network has not kept pace with the increase in vehicle usage.
Traffic volumes have dramatically increased and with it increasing resident concerns about the risk of accidents and the impact of increasing pollution from idling vehicles adversely affecting resident’s health, particularly young children and those with underlying health conditions. Difficult decisions have been taken in other cities to endeavour to improve air quality.
Llantrisant road is a strategic access point for the city & the housebuilding both completed & proposed has dramatically increased journey times and increased through traffic in existing villages.
PCC strongly oppose candidate sites in this area given the further environmental damage that will caused & adverse impact on resident’s well-being. Instead, it
is suggested that Cardiff Council should focus investing on initiatives to support Active Travel & improve public transport infrastructure.
SP19 – Protecting, compensating, and enhancing green infrastructure and biodiversity.
PCC supports SP19 and considers this as another key foundation to the long-term sustainability of Cardiff.
Candidate Sites-PCC area
- a) Site Reference 21 – Land Adjacent Llantrisant Road (A4119), Capel Llaniltern. (Spicer, Jenkins, and Pink Land)
31 ha proposed for residential.
As described in the current LDP, the eastern portion is part of the Site D Strategic Site, but the western portion is described as outside of the proposed Settlement Boundary and does not form part of Site D.
Both portions are the subject of a single current planning application for the development of 160 dwellings and associated infrastructure, including a new access from Llantrisant Rd.
The western portion lies adjacent to two Listed Buildings (the Grade 2 Church of St Elldeyrn at Capel Llanilltern, and the Grade 2* Pencoed House).
The site includes many trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders and lies immediately adjacent to the Nant-y-Glaswg: Site of Importance for Nature Conservation; and also the Former Llantrisant No.1 Branch Line: Site of Importance for Nature Conservation.
The RDLP Preferred Strategy Key Diagram indicates that the western portion of the site lies within an area of open countryside which should be subject to the policy of ‘Protect and Enhance’.
PCC contends that the western portion of this site should be enhanced and protected as part of the RDLP and PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP.
- b) Site Reference 17 – Land at Henstaff Court
ha proposed for residential.
As described in the current LDP, this site is identified as ‘Potential future expansion in Plan Period’ and lies to the west of Strategic Site D which has already been partly developed.
The site contains and lies immediately adjacent to several Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (Nant Henstaff; Henstaff Rhos Pasture; Groes Faen Wood; Nant Coslech and Groes Faen Fen Meadow).
The RDLP Preferred Strategy Key Diagram indicates that the site lies within an area of countryside which should be subject to a policy of ‘Protect and Enhance’.
PCC contends that this site should be enhanced and protected as part of the RDLP and PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP.
- c) Site Reference 81 – Land at Llwynioli Farm, North of Junction 33
3.4 ha proposed for mixed use.
As described in the current LDP, this site is part of the much larger Site D Strategic Site but has not yet been the subject of a planning application for development.
PCC recommends that this site should not be considered in isolation but should only be considered as part of the wider development of Site D. No further access points should be permitted to the Llantrisant Road and the adjacent Cadoxton & Trehafod Branch Line: Site of Importance for Nature Conservation should be fully protected.
The possible route of the Northwest Rapid Transit Corridor (as identified in the current LDP) also requires protection.
- d) Site Reference 13 – Land at the Old Forge Capel Llanilltern
1.2 ha proposed for housing.
As described in the current LDP, this site lies outside the existing settlement boundary and within the Green Wedge and Special Landscape Area. The site also contains a Grade 2 Listed Building.
PCC contends that this site should be enhanced and protected as part of the Special Landscape Area & Green Wedge and PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP.
e)Site reference 43 – Land at Ty Newydd, Main Rd, Gwaelod-y-Garth
0.36 ha proposed for ‘Residential/amend settlement boundary’.
As described in the current LDP, this site lies outside the existing settlement boundary and within the Green Wedge and Special Landscape Area.
PCC contends that this site should be enhanced and protected as part of the Special Landscape Area and Green Wedge and PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP.
- f) Site Reference 22 – Land East of Heol Pant-Y-Gored, Creigiau
5.3 ha proposed for residential.
As described in the current LDP, this site lies outside the existing settlement boundary and within the Green Wedge and Special Landscape Area.
The RDLP Preferred Strategy Key Diagram indicates that the site lies within an area of countryside which should be subject to a policy of ‘Protect and Enhance’.
This is a very visible site and lies at the entrance to the village of Creigiau. The rural and open nature of this area has already suffered greatly under the existing LDP and through the uncontrolled intensification of uses in the immediate area. The purpose and integrity of the SLA and Green Wedge designations must be upheld, and PCC contends that this site should be enhanced and protected as part of the Special Landscape Area and Green Wedge. Therefore, PCC strongly objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP.
- g) Site Reference 20 – Land off Brummell Drive, Creigiau
10.5 ha proposed for residential.
As described in the current LDP, this site lies outside the existing settlement boundary and within the Green Wedge and Special Landscape Area.
The RDLP Preferred Strategy Key Diagram indicates that the site lies within an area of countryside which should be subject to a policy of ‘Protect and Enhance’.
The site includes many trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders and lies immediately adjacent to the Pant y Gored Wet Woodland; and Cadoxton & Trehafod Branch Line Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
PCC contends that this site should be enhanced and protected as part of the Special Landscape Area and Green Wedge and PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP. The possible route of the Northwest Rapid Transit Corridor (as identified in the current LDP) also requires protection.
- h) Site Reference 18 – Land to the South of Creigiau
38.8 ha proposed for residential.
As described in the current LDP, this plot is the Site E Strategic Site and lies to the South of the existing Creigiau Settlement Boundary.
The site is the subject of a current outline planning application for the development of approx. 650 dwellings and includes 2 new vehicular access points from Llantrisant Rd.
The site includes many trees covered by existing Tree Preservation Orders and the Castell-y-Mynach Wood; and Cadoxton & Trehafod Branch Line Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development as it is a greenfield site and is not now required to meet local housing demand. The rural and open nature of the site should be protected under the new RDLP. The possible route of the Northwest Rapid Transit Corridor (as identified in the current LDP) also requires protection.
- i) Site Reference 19 – Land to the South of Llantrisant Road (Part of Site D)
13ha proposed for residential.
As described in the current LDP, this site is part of the much larger Site D Strategic Site but has not yet been the subject of a planning application for development.
PCC recommends that this site should not be considered in isolation but should only be considered as part of the wider development of Site D. No further access points should be permitted to the Llantrisant Road.
The site includes many trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders and the Nant Henstaff Site of Importance for Nature Conservation should be fully protected.
The possible route of the Northwest Rapid Transit Corridor (as identified in the current LDP) also requires protection.
- j) Site Reference 15 – Robin Hill, Creigiau
0.4 ha proposed for residential.
As described in the current LDP, this site lies outside the existing settlement boundary and within the Green Wedge and Special Landscape Area.
The RDLP Preferred Strategy Key Diagram indicates that the site lies within an area of countryside which should be subject to a policy of ‘Protect and Enhance’.
Part of this site has already been developed but PCC contends that the remainder of this site should be enhanced and protected as part of the Special Landscape Area and Green Wedge and PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP.
- i) Site Reference 80 – Land at Cwm Farm Morganstown
29.22 ha proposed for residential.
As described in the current LDP, this site lies outside the existing settlement boundary and within the Green Wedge and Special Landscape Area.
The RDLP Preferred Strategy Key Diagram indicates that the site lies within an area of countryside which should be subject to a policy of ‘Protect and Enhance’.
The site includes many trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders and a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation which should be fully protected.
PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development as it is an important site for nature and is not required to meet local housing demand. The rural nature of the site should be fully protected under the new RDLP.
Candidate Sites -outside but close to PCC Area:
- a) Site Reference 23 – Plasdŵr Uchaf
144 ha proposed as residential-led mixed use development forming an extension to the existing Plasdŵr allocation.
As described in the current LDP, this site lies outside the existing and proposed settlement boundaries and forms a large and significant parcel of open countryside. The site lies to the north and south of the Llantrisant Rd and to the west of Strategic Site C.
The RDLP Preferred Strategy Key Diagram indicates that all the site lies within an area of countryside which should be subject to a policy of ‘Protect and Enhance’.
The site includes the Ty Du Moor SSSI, one of the best remaining areas of marshy grassland in the Cardiff area. It contains many marshland plants and grasses including rare species. The site is also home to several Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), including Nant Rhydlafar, Nant Dowlais, Coed y Glyn and Ty Du Marsh. Nant Rhydlafar and Nant Dowlais streams provide water to the SSSI.
PCC contends that this very large site should be enhanced and protected as part of the RDLP and PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP.
- b) Site Reference 14 – Land at Llanfair, Junction 33
9 ha proposed for Housing, retail, industrial.
Site lies some distance to the south of the M4 and immediately to the east of the A4232 Link Road and straddles the narrow country lane known as Heol St y Nyll at Llanfair Court.
The site currently comprises open countryside/agricultural fields and the RDLP Preferred Strategy Key Diagram indicates that the western portion of the site lies within an area of countryside which should be subject to a policy of ‘Protect and Enhance’.
PCC contends that this site should be enhanced and protected as part of the RDLP and PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP.
- c) Site Reference 61 – Goitre Fawr, Plasdŵr
57 ha proposed for residential-led mixed use development forming an extension to the existing Plasdŵr allocation.
As described in the current LDP, this site lies outside the existing and proposed settlement boundaries and forms a large and significant parcel of open countryside. The site lies to the north of the Llantrisant Rd, south of the M4and lies between Rhydlafar and the Radyr Golf Course.
This site is an area of “countryside to be protected and enhanced”. It is crossed by well-used public footpaths and the Preferred Strategy acknowledges it is a “valuable and finite resource which is under pressure from all kinds of development”.
The site includes four SINCs and borders the Penrhos Branch Line nature reserve.
The RDLP Preferred Strategy Key Diagram indicates that all the site lies within an area of countryside which should be subject to a policy of ‘Protect and Enhance’.
PCC contends that this site should be enhanced and protected as part of the RDLP and PCC objects to the inclusion of this site for development within the new RDLP.
- d) Site Reference 60 – Radyr Station Car park.
Size 0.93ha
The proposal is for transit orientated development through the reconfiguration of the car park to deliver transport integration measures and potential redevelopment for employment / residential uses.
PCC supports the delivery on transport integration measures.
PCC opposes any reduction in car parking spaces at the train station as this is an important park and ride facility for the surrounding villages and by enabling access to the train services helps reduce private car use, one of the stated aims of the Preferred Strategy.
Candidate Sites – Quarries
- a) Ton Mawr Quarry
The Community Council objects to this candidate site on the grounds of highway safety.
During the last 20 years there has been huge change in traffic volumes on Heol Goch due to:
- – Population growth, particularly along Llantrisant Road
- – Commuter traffic using Pentyrch as a short cut
- – Recreational cycling which has focused around Heol Goch
The existing access to the Quarry requires a turning circle which places huge vehicles on the wrong side of the road.
Cardiff Council is asked to confirm that:
- – the width of the road is sufficient for lorries& buses to safely pass each other
- – the national speed limit remains appropriate for Heol Goch
A further 20 years operation of the Quarry will have a significant impact on the community through noise pollution, vibration, dust & reductions in air quality and is disappointed that the Quarry have not sought to offer support to the community.
Should this candidate site be agreed the Community Council is of the view that:
- – limits should be placed upon the number of vehicle trips to & from the Quarry each day
- – limits should be placed upon the times of operation of vehicles accessing / leaving the Quarry e.g., not during rush hour
- – the Quarry should establish liaison arrangements with community
2022
The next phase of the process will be the publication of the Preferred Strategy – the LDP name for ‘draft LDP’ – in October 2022. There will be consultation on this and PCC will publicise how people can participate and respond. The more responses, the better the community is represented to Cardiff.
Here is PCC’s response submitted 24.1.2022: PCC RLDP response 24.1.2022
December 1 2021 – February 8 2022 : Strategic Options consultation: this is now closed.
An important role of the Local Decelopment Plan (LDP) is to set out how Cardiff will change to accommodate development needs over the plan period 2021 – 2036.
The LDP must set out the right level of growth for Cardiff over the plan period based on available evidence and identify possible ways of providing for this growth.
CANDIDATE SITES
Below are documents relating to Cardiff’s call for Candidate Sites that took place from 28th May to the 20th August 2021.
The public consultation on these sites has not taken place but it will, and is part of the scheduled RLDP consultations. The nomination of any site does not mean that it will be approved for development.
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November 23 2021 : The establishment of primary school provision to serve the early phases of the Plasdwr Development
I am writing to update you on the proposal agreed by the Cardiff Council Cabinet on 24 June 2020 to establish a two Form Entry dual stream primary school with nursery provision to serve the early phases of the Plasdŵr development.
It was noted by Cabinet that construction of the Plasdŵr development and works to deliver the critical infrastructure including highway infrastructure along Llantrisant Road and strategic services such as drainage, water, gas, electric and telecommunications, were delayed due to Covid-19 lockdown and negotiations were ongoing with the developer in relation to their revised timetable.
The Council has been working closely with the developers and an amended timetable of works has been agreed. It is now anticipated that construction of the new school will be completed by August 2023.
The school will admit its first pupils in September 2023 with applications for admission opening in Autumn 2022.
Existing primary schools in the local area will have capacity for children living at the development for the academic years 2021/22 and 2022/23
Arrangements are being made for the establishment of a temporary governing body who will appoint a Headteacher to work in partnership with the governing body to establish the new school.
You can find out more information as plans are progressed at www.cardiff.gov.uk/Plasdwrschool
If you have any queries or require any additional information, please contact The Schools Organisation Programme via e-mail to schoolresponses@cardiff.gov.uk or via telephone (029) 2087 2720
Regards
School Organisation Planning Team Manager
Sefydlu darpariaeth ysgol gynradd i wasanaethu cyfnodau cynnar Datblygiad Plasdŵr
Ysgrifennaf atoch i roi’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i chi am y cynnig y cytunwyd arno gan Gabinet Cyngor Caerdydd ar 24 Mehefin 2020 i sefydlu ysgol gynradd dwy ffrwd Fynediad i’r ysgol gyda darpariaeth feithrin i wasanaethu camau cynnar datblygiad Plasdŵr.
Nododd y Cabinet fod y gwaith o adeiladu datblygiad Plasdŵr a gwaith i ddarparu’r seilwaith hanfodol gan gynnwys seilwaith priffyrdd ar hyd Llantrisant Road a gwasanaethau strategol fel draenio, dŵr, nwy, trydan a thelathrebu, wedi’u gohirio oherwydd cyfnod clo Covid-19 ac roedd trafodaethau’n parhau gyda’r datblygwr mewn perthynas â’u hamserlen ddiwygiedig.
Mae’r Cyngor wedi bod yn gweithio’n agos gyda’r datblygwyr a chytunwyd ar amserlen waith ddiwygiedig. Rhagwelir yn awr y bydd y gwaith o adeiladu’r ysgol newydd yn cael ei gwblhau erbyn mis Awst 2023.
Bydd yr ysgol yn derbyn ei disgyblion cyntaf ym mis Medi 2023 gyda cheisiadau am fynediad yn agor yn hydref 2022.
Bydd gan ysgolion cynradd presennol yn yr ardal leol gapasiti i blant sy’n byw yn y datblygiad ar gyfer blynyddoedd academaidd 2021/22 a 2022/23
Mae trefniadau’n cael eu gwneud ar gyfer sefydlu corff llywodraethu dros dro a fydd yn penodi Pennaeth i weithio mewn partneriaeth â’r corff llywodraethu i sefydlu’r ysgol newydd.
Gallwch gael rhagor o wybodaeth wrth i gynlluniau gael eu datblygu ar www.caerdydd.gov.uk/ysgolplasdwr
Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau neu os oes angen unrhyw wybodaeth ychwanegol arnoch, cysylltwch â’r Rhaglen Trefniadaeth Ysgolion drwy e-bost i ymatebionysgolion@caerdydd.gov.uk neu dros y ffôn (029) 2087 2720
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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