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.


Using Section 106 contributions to enhance sustainable travel infrastructure

Section 106 sustainable transport contributions have continued to support active travel improvements in areas that surround a new development.

Some recent examples, include:

  • a new toucan crossing between East Quay and Barry Docks transport interchange, to support active travel using developer contributions from the waterfront development
  • the approval of additional street lighting in Llantwit Major
  • pedestrian improvements, including dropped kerbs and tactile crossing points on Gladstone Road, Barry
  • new bicycle repair stations in Llanmaes and St. Nicholas
  • new benches in St Nicholas to provide resting places for walkers and cyclists
  • upgrading the Cowbridge board walk



Improvements to green and blue spaces through Section 106 funding

We secured Section 106 funding from a nearby new development to improve Celtic Way open space, Rhoose.

In May 2023 we consulted with residents and stakeholders on plans to redesign and upgrade the existing play area, install new seating areas and create biodiversity enhancements such as new tree planting and re-wilding.

New bulb, tree and wildflower planting has recently been completed by local community group, Replant Rhoose, with support of Council Officers and the Vale Local Nature partnership.

Further enhancement works including upgrading the existing children’s play area and new communal seating will take place soon.




Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP)

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is preparing a Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).

The RLDP will cover the period 2021–2036 and will replace the adopted LDP 2011–2026.

The Plan will maximise opportunities to meet our communities need for housing, employment, and services through, where possible, the sustainable redevelopment of brownfield land in appropriate locations. In line with the Council's declaration of a Climate Emergency, the role of planning in mitigating and adapting to climate change is an integral part of the RLDP. The Plan will seek wherever possible to favour the re-use of previously developed land, avoiding areas of flood risk and promoting a range and choice of new housing and employment sites in sustainable locations with good access to employment, public transport, community facilities and shops.



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.


Using Section 106 contributions to enhance sustainable travel infrastructure

Section 106 sustainable transport contributions have continued to support active travel improvements in areas that surround a new development.

Some recent examples, include:

  • a new toucan crossing between East Quay and Barry Docks transport interchange, to support active travel using developer contributions from the waterfront development
  • the approval of additional street lighting in Llantwit Major
  • pedestrian improvements, including dropped kerbs and tactile crossing points on Gladstone Road, Barry
  • new bicycle repair stations in Llanmaes and St. Nicholas
  • new benches in St Nicholas to provide resting places for walkers and cyclists
  • upgrading the Cowbridge board walk



Improvements to green and blue spaces through Section 106 funding

We secured Section 106 funding from a nearby new development to improve Celtic Way open space, Rhoose.

In May 2023 we consulted with residents and stakeholders on plans to redesign and upgrade the existing play area, install new seating areas and create biodiversity enhancements such as new tree planting and re-wilding.

New bulb, tree and wildflower planting has recently been completed by local community group, Replant Rhoose, with support of Council Officers and the Vale Local Nature partnership.

Further enhancement works including upgrading the existing children’s play area and new communal seating will take place soon.




Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP)

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is preparing a Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).

The RLDP will cover the period 2021–2036 and will replace the adopted LDP 2011–2026.

The Plan will maximise opportunities to meet our communities need for housing, employment, and services through, where possible, the sustainable redevelopment of brownfield land in appropriate locations. In line with the Council's declaration of a Climate Emergency, the role of planning in mitigating and adapting to climate change is an integral part of the RLDP. The Plan will seek wherever possible to favour the re-use of previously developed land, avoiding areas of flood risk and promoting a range and choice of new housing and employment sites in sustainable locations with good access to employment, public transport, community facilities and shops.



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.