Planning - What are we doing?

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Striving to always support sustainable development, our planning projects aim to provide sustainable buildings and enhance the local environment.

This page is designed to show you some examples of the work the Council is doing as part of its planning processes that supports Project Zero.


Celtic Way Park upgrade works

We have been working to enhance the facilities and biodiversityt Celtic way park in Rhoose.

Children and families in Rhoose will soon be able to enjoy a new play area at Celtic Way Park following a £180,000 programme of improvement works.

Following a consultation with residents and community groups at a drop in event and through an online survey, plans for the new and improved play area were finalised.

Included in the plans are swings, a roundabout, a seesaw, slides, sensory activities, all with a nature theme and many of which are inclusive.

Ahead of the play area construction which is underway, bulbs and trees were planted in partnership with the Vale Local Nature Partnership and local community group, Replant Rhoose.

Wildflowers are not only great for brightening up an area but are excellent for pollinators like bees.



Community Garden 'Bee Hapus'

We officially opened the new Bee Hapus Community Garden officially at the Heritage Gate residential development in Llantwit Major this year.

The Bee Hapus community garden contains a thousand bee and insect attracting flowering plants and bee Totems, to support the declining bee population in the UK.

The variety of plants supports bees, bumblebees, honeybees, butterflies and moths, all important to the food chain and local ecosystem.

The garden was created in partnership with Persimmon Homes housing developers and Studio Response Art Consultant, using 106 public funding. It also involved the local community, working with residents and artists to create a pleasing and ecofriendly space.




Free Beach Bus Service

With funding from Section 106 developer sustainable transport fundng, we worked with First Cymru to offer free travel on the 303 Beach Bus service during the summer of 2024.

This was part of our Project Zero initiative to lower the amount of vehicles using the roadways during peak times during the summer months.

The free bus route encouraged local residents and visitors to use public transport to enjoy the beaches during the summer. The route started at Llantwit Major and went via Southerndown, Ogmore-by-Sea and Bridgend.



New Green Infrastructure Plan

A new Green Infrastructure Strategy is being developed in collaboration between Council Officers and external consultants. The strategy will include an assessment of tree coverage in the Vale of Glamorgan and a consideration of green infrastructure needs in the future. Development of the strategy will involve consultation with key stakeholders and the public.



Scoping a new Net Zero Energy Hub

The Council is considering a site for a potential Net Zero Energy Hub and complimentary uses.

The Council is currently undertaking a feasibility study to determine the potential for energy generation and an EV charging station on site.

It is hoped that the site would deliver net zero energy generation whilst also providing biodiversity enhancements. The feasibility study will also increase the Council’s knowledge base for future projects that could help to meet with a view to deliver similar schemes to meet the Councils their ambitious net zero aims.




View this page in Welsh / Gweld y tudalen hwn yn Gymraeg


Striving to always support sustainable development, our planning projects aim to provide sustainable buildings and enhance the local environment.

This page is designed to show you some examples of the work the Council is doing as part of its planning processes that supports Project Zero.


Celtic Way Park upgrade works

We have been working to enhance the facilities and biodiversityt Celtic way park in Rhoose.

Children and families in Rhoose will soon be able to enjoy a new play area at Celtic Way Park following a £180,000 programme of improvement works.

Following a consultation with residents and community groups at a drop in event and through an online survey, plans for the new and improved play area were finalised.

Included in the plans are swings, a roundabout, a seesaw, slides, sensory activities, all with a nature theme and many of which are inclusive.

Ahead of the play area construction which is underway, bulbs and trees were planted in partnership with the Vale Local Nature Partnership and local community group, Replant Rhoose.

Wildflowers are not only great for brightening up an area but are excellent for pollinators like bees.



Community Garden 'Bee Hapus'

We officially opened the new Bee Hapus Community Garden officially at the Heritage Gate residential development in Llantwit Major this year.

The Bee Hapus community garden contains a thousand bee and insect attracting flowering plants and bee Totems, to support the declining bee population in the UK.

The variety of plants supports bees, bumblebees, honeybees, butterflies and moths, all important to the food chain and local ecosystem.

The garden was created in partnership with Persimmon Homes housing developers and Studio Response Art Consultant, using 106 public funding. It also involved the local community, working with residents and artists to create a pleasing and ecofriendly space.




Free Beach Bus Service

With funding from Section 106 developer sustainable transport fundng, we worked with First Cymru to offer free travel on the 303 Beach Bus service during the summer of 2024.

This was part of our Project Zero initiative to lower the amount of vehicles using the roadways during peak times during the summer months.

The free bus route encouraged local residents and visitors to use public transport to enjoy the beaches during the summer. The route started at Llantwit Major and went via Southerndown, Ogmore-by-Sea and Bridgend.



New Green Infrastructure Plan

A new Green Infrastructure Strategy is being developed in collaboration between Council Officers and external consultants. The strategy will include an assessment of tree coverage in the Vale of Glamorgan and a consideration of green infrastructure needs in the future. Development of the strategy will involve consultation with key stakeholders and the public.



Scoping a new Net Zero Energy Hub

The Council is considering a site for a potential Net Zero Energy Hub and complimentary uses.

The Council is currently undertaking a feasibility study to determine the potential for energy generation and an EV charging station on site.

It is hoped that the site would deliver net zero energy generation whilst also providing biodiversity enhancements. The feasibility study will also increase the Council’s knowledge base for future projects that could help to meet with a view to deliver similar schemes to meet the Councils their ambitious net zero aims.