Introduction
The Bridgend Local Development Plan (LDP) is a statutory document which sets out the land-use planning policies for the whole of the County Borough up to 2021.
The Council has approved for consultation the Bridgend LDP Pre-Deposit Proposals which outline the Vision, Objectives and Preferred Strategy for the Plan, illustrated though the Strategic Diagram and implemented through Strategic Policies.
We would like YOUR views on the Pre Deposit Proposals
The Pre-Deposit Proposals have also been subject of an independent Initial Sustainability Appraisal (SA) (which incorporates the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)) and have been screened for a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA).
Summary of the Proposal
The Pre Deposit Proposals Document is available to read here.
The Sustainability Appraisal Non- Technical Summary is available to read here.
The full Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating Strategic Environmental Assessment) is available to read here.
The Screening Report for the Habitats Regulations Assessment is available to read here.
The Bridgend Local Development Plan Pre Deposit Proposals sets out a vision for the LDP which states:
“By 2021, Bridgend County Borough will be transformed to become a sustainable, safe, healthy and inclusive network of communities comprising strong, interdependent and connected settlements with improved quality of life and opportunities for all people living, working, visiting and relaxing in the area.
The catalysts for this transformation will be:
- a successful regional employment, commercial and service centre in Bridgend
- a vibrant waterfront and tourist destination in Porthcawl
- a revitalised Maesteg and
- thriving Valley communities”
The Pre-Deposit Proposals are based around the following four themes:
- To produce high quality sustainable places
- To protect and enhance the environment
- To spread prosperity and opportunity through regeneration
- To create safe, healthy and inclusive communities
The successful delivery of the LDP Strategy relies on three elements:
- the implementation of four key strategic regeneration growth areas
- the development of four strategic employment sites
- the delivery of other targeted regeneration projects
A summary of the proposals is contained within the LDP Newsletter which is being delivered to every household in the County Borough, click here to read a copy.
Consultation Methods
We want to hear what you think about these proposals. There are a number of ways that you can see the full plans and documents and ask questions to find out how they will affect you.
LDP Exhibitions
Come along and see the LDP exhibition which will be touring Bridgend County Borough during the consultation period with displays and information on the proposals.
Friday 13 February Valentine Festival, Bridgend Town Centre 9am – 5pm
Saturday 14 February Valentine Festival, Bridgend Town Centre 9am – 5pm
Saturday 14 February Tesco, Maesteg 9am - 5pm
Friday 20 February Bridgend Bus Station 9am - 6pm
Saturday 21 February Rhiw Shopping Centre, Bridgend 9am - 5.30pm
Friday 27 February Porthcawl Tourist Information Centre 9am - 4.30pm
Monday 2 March Pontycymmer OAP Centre, Oxford Street 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 3 March Noddfa Chapel, Caerau 9am - 5pm
Community Drop-in Sessions
For a more in-depth look at the proposals, come along to one of our community drop-in sessions. Officers will be available to sit down and go through the proposals with you in detail, discuss how the proposals will affect you and answer any questions that you may have.
Monday 16 February Ynysawdre Pool 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 17 February Pencoed Welfare Hall 11am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 18 February Pyle Life Centre 11am - 6pm
Monday 23 February Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 24 February BAVO, Commercial Street, Maesteg 11am - 4.30pm
Thursday 26 February Ogmore Life Centre 11am - 6pm
Saturday 28 February Porthcawl Tourist Information Centre 11am - 4pm
Friday 6 March Civic Offices, Customer Service Centre 11am - 7pm
As well as being available online, the full documentation is available at the following locations:
- At your local library
- At the council’s Customer Service Centre in the Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend
How do you make your views known?
Let us know your views on the proposals by clicking here.
Alternatively, a representation form is available online to download, print and send to us as well as in paper format from the Council, libraries, exhibitions or drop-in sessions.
Email representations should be sent to planning@bridgend.gov.uk
Fax your comments to 01656 643190.
Post your comments to: Group Manager - Development, Bridgend County Borough Council, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB.
Consultation Period
The consultation period runs from 12 February to 5.00pm on 31 March 2009
All representations on the Pre Deposit Proposals must be received either in writing or electronically before 5.00pm on Tuesday 31st March 2009. Any comments received after that deadline will not be accepted.
All representations received by the deadline will be acknowledged usually in the form you have submitted them (i.e. by email/ by post).
What are the Next Steps?
Once the consultation period has ended, all comments will be presented to Bridgend County Borough Council and any appropriate changes will be made to the preferred LDP strategy which will then be incorporated into the Deposit Bridgend Local Development Plan. This will then be the subject of further public consultation in 2010.
Contact Details
Should you require any further information or assistance in respect of the LDP, please contact the Development Planning Section either by email: planning@bridgend.gov.uk;, by letter to the above address; or by telephone on 01656 643670
Further information regarding the Bridgend Local Development Plan can be found within the Planning Department web pages.
Guidance issued by the Welsh Assembly Government on the preparation of Local Development Plans can be viewed at their website (external link).
February 2009
- Last Updated: 27/02/2009
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