PORTHCAWL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
The Porthcawl Development Framework was adopted by Planning and Development Committee as Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) to the Bridgend Unitary Development Plan (UDP) on the 2nd December 2004. The Final SPG document will be afforded ‘substantial weight’ in future planning decisions of the Local Planning Authority, the National Assembly and Inquiry Inspectors.
The Development Framework covers the Porthcawl Regeneration Area identified in the Unitary Development Plan. The work was undertaken on behalf of the Council by CDN Planning with Halcrow (Marina, Highways, Landscape and Engineering issues) and Alder King (market conditions and viability) providing additional inputs.
The regeneration of the foreshore and former dockland environments provides a unique and exciting opportunity for the community to create a vibrant new focus that will create social, economic and environmental benefits for the town itself and the wider area. The scale of the regeneration site; its southerly outlook; its expansive views of the Bristol Channel and English coast beyond; and its relationship with the existing town create a set of local characteristics that are unique not only in the context of Welsh seaside towns but within the UK itself.
The development framework seeks to:
- Realise the potential of Porthcawl waterfront, centre and environs, as a focus for residents, visitors, shoppers and workers.
- Retain and reinforce the positive attributes of the area and enhance its attractiveness.
- Provide a flexible framework for both public and private investment.
- Establish a development framework that will assist in establishing a consensus for change.
- Provide for the safe and easy movement of people and goods to and within the town by foot, cycle and motor vehicles, while minimising the environmental impact of vehicular movements.
The development framework sets out a vision for the future of the eastern part of the town. It is not a blueprint specifying exactly what form of development is required. It sets out, in general terms, what type of development might be encouraged to realise the vision.
View the adopted Porthcawl Development Framework
View the Sustainability Appraisal for the Porthcawl Regeneration Area
For further information, please contact
Development Planning Bridgend County Borough Council Civic Offices Angel Street Bridgend CF31 4WB Tel (01656) 643165 / 643193 |
Physical Regeneration Regeneration Directorate Innovation Centre Bridgend Science Park Bridgend CF31 3NA Tel (01656) 641711 Email: jonesa7@bridgend.gov.uk |
- Last Updated: 26/11/2007
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