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Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan
Contents
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Introduction
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1.1
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Policy Context
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2.1
2.2
2.3
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National context
Regional context
Local context
Key Issues in Carmarthenshire
3.1
3.2
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Purpose of this Paper
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National and regional issues
Local issues
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Balancing infrastructure needs
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
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Engagement
Transport
Flooding
Water
Drainage
Electricity
Gas
Assessment of sites allocated in the deposit LDP
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5.1
5.2
5.3
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Growth Areas
Strategic Sites
Settlement Hierarchy (Non-Strategic Sites)
Conclusions
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6.1
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Development Trajectory
Appendix A - Summary Schedules of Development Comments
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1.
Introduction
(I) Carmarthenshire County Council (the Council) is in the process of preparing a Local
Development Plan (LDP) for its area (excluding that part contained within the Brecon
Beacons National Park).
(II) The Plan will contain detailed policies and proposals, both for the use of land and also
the protection of the environment. It will guide investment and the delivery of services and
infrastructure and will determine the level of provision and location of new housing and
employment opportunities. The LDP provides the framework for considering all land use
proposals across the plan period.
(III) The vision contained within the deposit LDP is set out below:
CARMARTHENSHIRE 2021
Carmarthenshire will be a prosperous and sustainable County of contrasts. It
will have distinctive rural, urban and coastal communities, a unique culture, a
high quality environment and a vibrant and diverse economy.
The County will offer a high quality of life within safe, accessible and inclusive
communities. Everyone will have access to good quality employment, a
suitable mix of housing and to community and recreational facilities – all
within a clean and green environment.
IN SPATIAL TERMS THE COUNTY WILL BE CHARACTERISED BY:
• Llanelli fulfilling its potential as a modern and vibrant service centre
developing upon its waterfront location.
• Carmarthen continuing to thrive as a prosperous and strategically located
service and administration centre retaining its distinctive county town
character.
• The ongoing emergence of Ammanford/Cross Hands as a distinctive and
diverse Western Valleys based growth area.
• Sustainable socially inclusive communities and efficient local economies
centred upon the County’s market towns and larger villages.
• Vibrant rural communities as living, working environments.
• A countryside that is valued and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
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1.1
Purpose of this Paper
(I) The emphasis in the preparation of the LDP is on ensuring the ‘soundness’ of the plan as
a whole. The LDP needs to be clear about the role it will play in contributing towards the
development of a sustainable, green and resilient economy. The Plan should provide a firm
basis for rational and consistent decision making and is fundamental in planning for
sustainable development. The Plan will also need to demonstrate that it can address and/or
mitigate against issues associated with developmental constraints such as the provision of
suitable infrastructure or biodiversity issues. It should wherever possible identify previously
developed land in preference to greenfield sites.
(II) This Paper has been prepared to set the policy context, outline the key issues relevant to
Carmarthenshire and assess the deposit LDP allocations in terms of infrastructure capacity
and availability. Reference should also be given to the wider evidence base that supports
the Plan, particularly in terms of evidence published in respect of the Burry Inlet. Such
documentation is available for viewing on the Council’s website.
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2.
Policy Context
2.1
National context
2.1.1
Wales Spatial Plan – People, Places, Futures (2008 update)
(I) Carmarthenshire is situated within the following three Spatial Plan areas each with their
own distinct vision for that area:
(II) Central Wales
‘High-quality living and working in smaller-scale settlements set within a superb
environment, providing dynamic models of rural sustainable development, moving all sectors
to higher value-added activities’.
(III) Swansea Bay - Waterfront and Western Valleys
'A network of interdependent settlements with Swansea at its heart which pull together
effectively as a city region with a modern, competitive, knowledge-based economy designed
to deliver a high quality of life, a sustainable environment, a vibrant waterfront and excellent
national and international connections'.
(IV) Pembrokeshire – The Haven
‘A network of strong communities supported by a robust, sustainable, diverse high valueadding economy underpinned by the Area’s unique environment, maritime access and
internationally important energy and tourism opportunities’.
(V) Carmarthen is identified as a primary settlement with a strategic role in all three of the
above Spatial Plan Areas.
(VI) The key priorities for the region, spanning all three areas are to:
Build on the important key centres in the area, enhancing the attractiveness of the area
as a place for people to live and work sustainably;
Improve accessibility and overcome issues of peripherality by improving strategic
transport links;
Improve strategic economic infrastructure;
Develop a cutting edge knowledge economy;
Reduce economic inactivity and develop an integrated skills strategy;
Increase higher value-adding economic activities, particularly in the rural economy;
Develop a strong leisure and activity based tourism industry;
Ensure that environmental protection and enhancement are fully integrated;
Realise the full potential of the area’s diverse environment and its unique cultural
identity.
(VII) The Wales Spatial Plan recognises that regeneration and infrastructure play a large
part in helping areas realise their visions.
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2.1.2
Planning Policy Wales (PPW) (2012)
(I) PPW sets out that adequate and efficient infrastructure is crucial for the economic, social
and environmental sustainability of all parts of Wales. It underpins economic
competitiveness and opportunities for households and businesses to achieve more socially
and environmentally desirable ways of living and working. At the same time, infrastructure
which is poorly designed or badly located can exacerbate problems rather than solving
them.
(II) PPW provides a Policy Framework for physical infrastructure and the relevant objectives
for infrastructure and services are:
to protect and improve water resources through increased efficiency and demand
management of water;
to ensure that appropriate sewerage facilities are provided to convey, treat and dispose
of waste water in accordance with appropriate legislation and sustainability principles;
take into account the capacity of existing infrastructure, and the need for additional
facilities in the preparation of development plans and the consideration of planning
applications.
(III) PPW advocates that in general, local planning authorities should seek to maximise the
use of existing infrastructure and should consider phasing development over the period of
the LDP in order to better coordinate different types of infrastructure provision.
2.1.3
Wales Infrastructure Improvement Plan (WIIP)
(I) The WIIP provides a list of all Welsh Government programmes and projects where total
scheme value exceeds £15m and if not already started, are due to begin within the next
three years. Relevant projects specific to Carmarthenshire include:
A477 St Clears to Red Roses Trunk Road Improvement (Construction started in
February 2012. Completion planned by winter 2014);
A40 Llanddewi Velfrey – Penblewin (Construction could start in 2016).
2.2
Regional Context
2.2.1
South West Wales Regional Transport Plan (RTP) (2010-2015)
(I) Carmarthenshire is part of the South West Wales Integrated Transport Consortium
(SWWITCH) which has developed and adopted a Regional Transport Plan (RTP) for South
West Wales 2010-2015. The RTP sets out that there are strong north-south links, by bus
and road, between North Pembrokeshire/ northern Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.
Furthermore the Heart of Wales rail service provides an important link between
Swansea/Llanelli and Mid Wales. The predominant cross boundary links in South Wales are
along the M4 corridor and the South Wales line. There are a number of specific projects
being pursued by SWWITCH within the Regional Transport Plan relevant to
Carmarthenshire:
(II) Improvements to Rail Services West of Swansea:
Redoubling the line west of Swansea to secure improved services to west Wales;
3 trains per hour between Swansea, Gowerton, Llanelli and Carmarthen;
Hourly services from Carmarthen to Milford Haven.
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(III) Trunk Road Commitments:
A40 Penblewin to Slebech;
A40 The Kell;
A477 St Clears to Red Roses;
A40 Llandewi Velfrey to Penblewin;
A483 Llandeilo bypass.
(IV) M4 and Trunk Road priority measures:
M4 junction improvements to reduce congestion and improve connectivity;
Consideration of Park and Share sites near to M4 junctions;
Signalisation of Pensarn roundabout in Carmarthen;
A48 at Cross Hands improvements;
Trunking of A4138 - between M4 and Llanelli.
(V) A40 improvements:
Improvements to the A40 west of St Clears including dualling if the business case is
proven;
Access from the A40 to the proposed Carmarthen west link road;
Develop Priority Bus Corridors with enhanced services between key regional centres.
2.3
Local Context
(I) The Carmarthenshire Unitary Development Plan (UDP) was formally adopted on 19 July
2006. The UDP puts in place a framework for sufficient land to be made available to facilitate
enterprise and employment. This land is well served by infrastructure and is located in
accordance with sustainability principles. Such principles include:
A preference for the use of previously developed land;
Proximity to existing urban developments (and in accordance with the spatial hierarchy);
Good access to the public transport and primary road networks; and
Good quality telecommunications.
(II) The Council is currently preparing its Local Development Plan (LDP). Upon adoption, the
LDP will replace the UDP as the development plan for the area. The Deposit LDP includes
the following policy framework for infrastructure development in Carmarthenshire. Whilst the
below policy review sets out a synopsis of the deposit LDP policy framework, reference
should be made to the deposit LDP itself for a full and comprehensive appreciation thereof.
It should be noted that any development proposal should satisfy the policies and proposals
of the Plan as a whole rather than individual policies.
(III) Review of Policy SP1 - Sustainable Places and Spaces
This policy conveys that proposals for development will be supported where they reflect
sustainable development and design principles. Of notable interest is criterion (f): promoting
active transport infrastructure and safe and convenient sustainable access particularly
through walking and cycling.
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(IV) Review of Policy SP9 - Transportation
A notable extract from this policy states that: Transport routes, improvements and
associated infrastructural facilities which deliver the objectives and priorities of the Regional
Transport Plan for South West Wales will be supported.
(V) The policy also conveys that the following improvements to the highway infrastructure
will be safeguarded and the routes identified on the proposals map:
1. Cross Hands Economic Link Road
2. Carmarthen West Link Road
(VI) The following Welsh Government improvements to the highway infrastructure will be
safeguarded:
3. A477 St Clears to Red Roses Improvement – Phase 2
4. A483 Llandeilo and Ffairfach Improvement – Phase 3
(VII) Improvements to the highway network will be provided at the following locations (where
the land take requirements are not known):
5. Ammanford Distributor Road – Phase 2
6. Carmarthen East Link Road
7. Gwendraeth Valley Link Road
(VIII) Review of Policy SP17 - Infrastructure
The supporting text of this policy states that: The existence of appropriate infrastructure
services including water supply, sewerage, land drainage, gas, electricity and
telecommunications is vital to ensuring the delivery of the Plan’s policies and proposals.
(IX) Furthermore, the supporting text outlines that: The quality and capacity of infrastructure
plays a key role in delivering the plan’s objectives and is identified as a fundamental issue
for the LDP. The existence of appropriate infrastructure is of acknowledged importance in
influencing the Plan’s policies and proposals for the location, scale and phasing of
development. The Plan, through its policies and proposals, in seeking to deliver sustainable
growth recognises current provision and facilitates makes provision for the potential
infrastructure improvements. The LDP also explores and sets out methods which will
contribute to reducing the burden in relation to certain infrastructural issues.
(X) In addition it is clarified that the LDP works alongside utility providers’ network
improvement plans to ensure that development is co-ordinated and is deliverable. The
supporting text concludes by stating that: ‘it is considered that the LDP’s strategy in directing
growth to sustainable settlements will provide an opportunity to improve existing service
provision as opposed to possible alternative strategies creating new settlements or
significant extensions to settlements which would require significant investment in new
infrastructure’.
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(XI) Policy SP17 Infrastructure (as contained in the deposit LDP) is set out below:
Development will be directed to locations where adequate and appropriate
infrastructure is available or can be readily provided. The LDP therefore supports the
economic provision of infrastructure by allocating sites in identified settlements and
in accordance with the Settlement Framework. Proposals for development will be
permitted where infrastructure exists or where it is demonstrated that it will exist or
be funded by, or an appropriate contribution is provided by the developer prior to
beneficial use of the site.
Renewable energy generation and associated utility connections will be encouraged,
in appropriate locations, subject to other Plan policies. Proposals for ancillary
developments to the utilities infrastructure will be permitted where:
a) they have regard to their setting;
b) incorporate landscaping; and
c) do not conflict with the areas built, historic, cultural and nature conservation and
landscape qualities. (Policy SP13 and SP14)
Planning Obligations relating to developer contributions towards necessary
infrastructure improvements may be sought subject to policy GP3.
(XII) Review of Policy GP3 - Planning Obligations
The Deposit LDP states that the provision or availability of adequate infrastructure, services
and facilities is a pre-requisite for development to take place. Consequently where this
provision is not available, or not of a standard or level required to serve the development,
the Council will look to the developer to make an appropriate contribution.
(XIII) Policy GP3 Planning Obligations (as contained in the deposit LDP) is set out
below:
The Council will, where necessary, seek to secure contributions from developers
through Planning Obligations (Section 106 agreements) to fund improvements or
future provision to satisfy requirements arising from the new development.
Where applicable, contributions will also be sought towards the future maintenance
of facilities either in the form of initial support or in perpetuity.
Future use of obligations will be considered in light of the provisions of the
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
(XIV) Policy GP4 Infrastructure and New Development (as contained in the deposit
LDP) is set out below:
Proposals for development will be permitted where the infrastructure is adequate to
meet the needs of the development. Proposals which require the provision of new or
improved infrastructure will be permitted where the required work is funded by, or an
appropriate contribution is provided by, the developer.
Planning obligations and conditions will be used (where appropriate) to ensure that
new or improved facilities are provided to serve the new development.
(XV) Particular regard should also be given to the Council’s commitment to prepare
Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on a range of relevant topics – including Phasing
and to policy GP5 of deposit LDP. Reference should also be given to the background paper
in respect of the Burry Inlet together with the wider evidence base of the Plan. This
information will be available on the Council’s website.
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3.
Key issues in Carmarthenshire
This section summarises a number of key issues in Carmarthenshire; setting out the current
trends and identifying relevant infrastructure developments planned over the course of the
LDP period.
3.1
National and regional issues
(I) The position of Carmarthenshire in 3 Wales Spatial Plan Strategic Areas emphasises the
County’s strategic importance at a national and regional level. The key issues at national
and regional level are considered to include:
(II) Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford/Cross Hands are identified as settlements of a
regional importance in the WSP due to the fact that they are key socio-economic hubs
for the region:
Carmarthen has a key role to play as a major service centre and cross-boundary
settlement. It is the gateway to West Wales and plays an important sub regional role
given its prominent hierarchical classification within the Haven, Western Valleys and
Central Wales Area Action Plans and Strategic Frameworks;
Llanelli is a major service centre and plays an important sub regional role within the
Swansea Bay & Western Valleys Action Plan and Strategic Frameworks (including the
Sustainable Regeneration Framework and the Waterfront Master plan);
Ammanford/Cross Hands is a major service centre and plays an important sub regional
role within the Swansea Bay & Western Valleys Action Plan and Strategic Frameworks
(including the Sustainable Regeneration Framework and Valleys Regional Park).
(III) European funding is important in delivering sustainable social, economic and
environment improvements.
(IV) Building sustainable communities within the region will require the tackling of deprivation
and poverty. This raises issues for the LDP in terms of: co-ordinated regeneration; delivery
of a suitable range and mix of housing; and access to sound health services.
(V) Promoting a sustainable economy within the region will need to address economic
inactivity. This raises issues for the LDP in terms of the need for: employment sites
(new/existing), skills development and infrastructure provision (including ICT).
(VI) Valuing the region’s environment will require the protection, regeneration and
enhancement of land, biodiversity, marine and the historic environment. Climate change is
an important factor.
(VII) Achieving sustainable accessibility within the region will allow residents to access jobs
and public services and will allow businesses to be competitive.
(VII) Respecting distinctiveness within the region will engender a sense of place. This raises
issues for the LDP in terms of developing and enhancing distinctive communities through:
conserving and celebrating heritage and the natural environment, promoting and
safeguarding the Welsh language and ensuring a role for culture, the arts and
sport/recreation.
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3.2
Local issues
(I) Carmarthenshire is located in south west Wales and is the third largest county in the
principality, covering some 2,371 square kilometres (11.5% of the total land mass of Wales).
The County adjoins seven local authorities - Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Coast National
Park, Ceredigion, Powys, Brecon Beacons National Park, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea.
(II) The characteristics drawn out from a review of the baseline data can be summarised as
follows:
(III) Carmarthenshire is a County of contrasts;
(IV) It is a predominately rural area in terms of land mass;
(V) The more densely populated urban areas are located to the south east of the County
with the remaining more sparsely populated rural areas;
(VI) It has an ageing population;
(VII) The Welsh language is a key component in the social, cultural and economic life of the
County’s population;
(VIII) The rural economy, (particularly agriculture) plays an important part in the County’s
economy;
(IX) Parts of the eastern side of the County have social, economic and environmental
pressures relating to the decline of traditional industries;
(X) The importance of the natural environment is recognised, as is the need to continue
protecting its nature conservation and biodiversity interests; and
(XI) There is a rich and varied built and historic environment with a large number of
designations associated with it (Conservation Areas, Listed buildings, and Scheduled
Ancient Monuments).
3.2.1
Housing
(I) In order to ensure the overall housing land requirement of 15,197 for the plan period 2006
– 2021 is met, the Deposit LDP makes provision for 16,324 new dwellings. Sufficient land is
allocated (on sites of 5 or more dwellings) to accommodate 13,340 dwellings for the plan
period. The allocation of land to meet the housing land supply requirement will focus on the
three identified growth areas (as set out in Section 5 of this Paper) with development
distributed throughout the remainder of the hierarchy reflecting factors such as their
sustainable merits, availability of services and facilities and their ability to accommodate
growth.
(II) This supply as set out within the Deposit LDP would see a distribution as follows across
the settlement hierarchy:
Settlement Hierarchy
Percentage
Units
Growth Areas
60.5%
8068
Service Centres
12.4%
1655
Local Service Centres
12.2%
1627
Sustainable Communities
14.2%
1990
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3.2.2
Socially Inclusive and Sustainable Communities
(I) The Deposit LDP recognises the requirement to direct growth and development to
settlements and locations where essential services and facilities are available. The
contribution that new development can make in ensuring the continued viability of facilities in
towns and villages in the county is acknowledged. The capacity of settlements and their
ability to accommodate growth and function as sustainable communities is reliant upon a
number of factors such as: infrastructure, character, biodiversity/ecology, flood risk, land
availability and other capacity issues. These factors influence the level of land allocation for
development and therefore the implementation of the Deposit LDP is dependent on the
ability of a settlement to accommodate its potential share of any growth.
3.2.3
Employment and the Economy
(I) The Deposit LDP directs proposals for the allocation of employment land proportionally to
the top three tiers of the settlement hierarchy. However in recognition of the diverse nature
of the County, it will take due account of employment opportunities in smaller communities
and of appropriate rural enterprises.
(II) The Employment Land Study (ELS) (2010) states that there is a requirement to improve
the employment sectoral base through diversity and quality of accommodation, delivering
the following key actions:
improve competitiveness and growth in automotive components; buildings and
construction; distribution; education; health and social work; knowledge based activities
including research and development; retail and wholesaling; and tourism;
encourage new business, support growth of existing businesses, improve marketing to
encourage inward investment in agri-food processing; biotechnology; creative industries;
environmental goods; non-food primary processing; and high value manufacturing;
stabilise employment levels and improve quality and appropriate diversity in agriculture;
other manufacturing; and public administration.
(III) Reference should be made to the Employment Land Update Paper (Summer 2013)
which builds upon the ELS previously undertaken. All of this information is available on the
Council’s website.
(IV) Within the retail hierarchy, Carmarthen, Llanelli and the Cross Hands/ Ammanford
represent important centres. Carmarthen, in particular, fulfils a key role as a regional centre
beyond the plan area boundaries (as recognised within the Wales Spatial Plan), with recent
and on-going retail developments emphasising its role.
(V) Tourism remains important to the Carmarthenshire economy. The Deposit LDP seeks to
ensure that proposals for new tourism related developments are located in sustainable and
accessible locations and that local communities are not adversely affected. In this regard,
the Tourism policy framework is supported by a tourism hierarchy.
3.2.4
Environment and Climate Change
(I) The quality of the landscapes, natural environment and biodiversity of the plan area
contributes significantly to the County’s identity, character and distinctiveness.
(II) In particular, flooding has become an increasingly prominent consideration in planning for
the future use of land. With significant numbers of the County’s settlements subject to flood
risk (be it fluvial or tidal), the predicted increases in the propensity to flood will inevitably
impact upon the further ability of some settlements to accommodate growth. Reference
should be made to paragraph 4.3 of this Paper, together with the LDP Strategic Flood
Consequences Assessment (SFCA) which is available on the Council’s website.
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(III) The ecological footprint per person for Carmarthenshire was 4.39 in 2006 and for Wales
it was 4.41 (source: LDP Topic Paper 5). One Wales One Planet sets out a target of
reducing the per person figure to 1.88 within the lifetime of a generation and the
Carmarthenshire LDP pre deposit proposals contain a framework consisting of strategic
objectives, policies, targets/indicators and a spatial strategy that seek to make a contribution
towards reducing the ecological footprint of the County. In terms of the role of the LDP in
promoting sustainability and tackling climate change, there is potential to make tangible and
quantifiable/measurable contributions within the following areas:
The protection and enhancement of species and landscapes;
Ensuring that carbon neutral buildings and homes are delivered;
Planning for sustainable transport;
Planning for food security and promoting local production;
Planning for sustainable waste management;
Planning for water management;
Planning for Wellbeing and
Planning for a resilient economy.
(IV) Reference should be made to Topic Paper 5 – Sustainable Development and Climate
Change, whilst the Sustainability Appraisal Report that supports the LDP process sets out
that the key residual risks and opportunities for Carmarthenshire. The Habitats Regulations
Assessment Report also ensures that the Plan’s potential impact on natura 2000 sites is fully
considered. All of this information is available on the Council’s website.
3.2.5
Transport
(I) Transportation issues in Carmarthenshire are particularly important in view of the
dispersed nature of the County’s population, particularly in sparsely populated wards and
where there is a reliance on the car as their main and/or only method of transport (notably in
rural parts of the County). Given the rural character of large parts of the County, there is a
recognition that the motor car will continue to play an important role. The principal highway
network within the plan area includes the A48 trunk road leading to the M4 motorway (and
its connections through South East Wales and beyond) together with a network of trunk and
county roads. The road network consists of the following (source Regional Transport Plan).
Carmarthenshire Road Length (Km)
12
M4
5
Class A (Trunk)
147
Class A (County)
247
Class B and C
1,579
Minor Surfaced
1,496
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(III) In relation to passenger rail services, the County is served by the West Wales and Heart
of Wales lines. The West Wales line has branches from Pembrokeshire which converge at
Whitland and extend via Carmarthen and Llanelli to Swansea, from where they connect to
the wider strategic rail network. The Heart of Wales line extends from Swansea to
Shrewsbury and includes stops at Llanelli, Ammanford, Llandeilo, and Llandovery. This line,
in addition to catering for local transport needs, provides a regional link from the North of
England and the Midlands to South West Wales.
(IV) The area is generally well served by public transport through the bus network albeit with
the level and frequency of service subject to variation dependent upon location and
destination. The urban south east where public transport provision is more prevalent, car
ownership levels tend to be lower. Although bus routes are reasonably flexible, the feasibility
and viability of provision can be assisted by the relative location of housing, employment,
leisure and education destinations and recognition of its contribution to sustainability.
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4.
Balancing infrastructure needs
A ‘high level’ review of the infrastructure needs for the LDP allocated sites has been
completed. An Appraisal Summary Table (Appendix A) has been prepared to summarise the
key deliverability issues for the Settlement Hierarchy - relevant to transport; water; drainage;
and power (electricity and gas).
4.1
Engagement
(I) Engagement has built upon the evidence base provided as part of the preparation of the
deposit LDP. Reference has been made to responses from, and further consultation with
members of the Technical Officer Group (TOG) amongst others. The TOG includes
representation from:
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (both Forward Planning and Coastal Management
departments);
Environment Agency Wales and Countryside Council for Wales (Natural Resources
Wales);
Council Highways officers
Council Ecologists and
Dyfed Archaeological Trust.
Feedback was also received from Wales & West Utilities and Western Power Distribution.
The key issues arising from the high-level responses and for Carmarthenshire more
generally are summarised below.
4.2
Transport
(I) A review of the strategic transport issues for the Growth Areas has been completed. In
summary:
(II) Consideration will need to be given to strategic road improvements (e.g. for Carmarthen
West), as part of the development planning process.
(III) It is likely that a proportion of development can proceed in advance of strategic transport
improvements, although more detailed analysis is necessary to determine the precise
timing of delivery.
(IV) The sum total of allocations within any Growth Area will require some level of highways
improvement. However, access can generally be provided to allocated sites, although
the exact configuration of new access arrangements will be subject to site constraints,
master planning and detailed design. At site development level, the need or otherwise
for local junction, access or other improvements can only be fully confirmed by
completing a Transport Assessment for the proposed development.
(V) Road improvements required to alleviate highway capacity constraints may be
deliverable at a later stage, although this will be dependent on whether there is spare
capacity available to absorb any initial increase in traffic flows. The extent to which any
disruption can be regarded as temporary may provide a degree of flexibility in situations
where a longer term benefit can be demonstrated.
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4.3
Flooding
(I) The Stage One SFCA (2011) identifies that the key issues to be considered for allocated
sites include:
Emergency services and highly vulnerable development (as defined in TAN15) should
not be allocated within zone C2;
Due regard should be paid to the contents of the EA Flood Map and the EAs Areas
Susceptible to Surface Water Flooding Maps in selecting sites; and
For allocations proposed within zone C, a Stage Two / Three SFCA should be prepared.
(II) Further more detailed consideration of flood risk is undertaken within the annexes to the
Stage 1 SFCA and other evidence prepared in relation to flood risk which are available as
part of the evidence base on the Council’s website.
(III) Annex 1 of the stage 1 assessment seeks to review all housing, employment and mixed
use allocations within the LDP (and proposed focused changes) in light of national planning
policy – particularly Technical Advice Note (TAN) 15. In this regard, the consideration of
flood risk seeks to ensure that the Plan is complaint with the tests of soundness –
particularly C2 – compliance with national policy. It should be noted that the above annex
reflects the updated Development Advice Maps (DAMs) issued in March 2013. It should be
noted that the paper does include some recommendations which have resulted in focused
changes to be made to the deposit LDP allocations on the basis of the need to ensure
compliance with the provisions of TAN 15.
(IV) Reference should also be had to additional evidence in relation to flood risk in the form
of the West Carmarthen Flood desk Study and the Llandovery Scoping Study: Assessment
of Existing Flood Risk. These are available on the Council’s website.
4.4
Water
(I) The supply of potable water to each of the allocations has been reviewed with Dŵr
Cymru/Welsh Water (DCWW) at a strategic level. DCWW represent an important consultee
in the plan making process and have provided input throughout the process including a
detailed response to the Deposit Plan as summarised in Appendix A.
(II) Generally the provision of potable water for each of the allocations can be managed
provided that the following can be implemented:
(III) Upgrading to off-site water mains and hydraulic modelling of the existing systems
required where necessary. The associated costs of new mains can be acquired through
requisition provisions of sections 40 – 41 of the 1991 Water Industry Act.
(IV) Allocations are released in phases to coincide with DCWW’s planned Regulatory
Improvements (DCWW Asset Management Plan 6, AMP 6) which runs from the 31st March
2015. Whilst water can be made available, DCWW will instigate measures for meeting
demands on a phased basis. Therefore it will be necessary to prioritise the release of sites,
potentially beyond the current AMP programme, through to the end of the Plan period.
4.5
Drainage
(I) The treatment and disposal of foul drainage has been reviewed at strategic level for all
allocations. These are summarised in Appendix A.
(II) Generally, the treatment and disposal of foul flows can be managed provided that each
allocation can comply with the requirements of DCWW and Natural Resources Wales
(NRW). It is important to note the following (as set out overleaf)
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(III) Consideration will need to be given to improvements and upgrading of existing public
sewerage systems and wastewater treatment works (WWTW). This is subject to further
consultation with DCWW to ensure hydraulic and biological capacity and possible phasing of
the developments can be accounted within the next planned Regulatory Improvements
period.
(IV) Whilst the disposal and treatment of foul and storm water can be made available,
DCWW will instigate measures for meeting demands on a phased basis. Therefore it is
important that the release of sites is prioritised, with realistic timescales against each
allocation. In this regard, reference should be made to the Council’s commitment to produce
SPG on Phasing, together with the relevant policies within the Plan (e.g. SP17, GP3, GP4
and GP5).
(V) Water quality issues are known to exist at certain stretches of watercourses within the
vicinity of some allocation sites. These are known to be failing to meet the Water Framework
Directive (WFD) standards for nutrient loading (e.g. phosphates). Consideration will need to
be given to the need to improve and upgrade certain treatment works.
(VI) Adoption of package treatment plants will be required in some instances where no
DCWW assets exist or where DCWW assets are at capacity1.
(VII) It is known that there are issues with the capacity of existing combined sewers in the
Llanelli Growth Area. DCWW are developing a strategy to reduce Combined Sewer
Overflow spills in the area, by reducing the amount of storm flow discharging into the
existing network. Reference should be had to the evidence base and supporting documents
in this regard.
(VIII) The multi agency Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU), provides a mechanism to
collaboratively seek to address these issues, which will result in improvements to both
flooding incidences locally and the environmental quality of the waters in Carmarthen Bay
and the Burry Inlet.
(IX) Under the MoU, future development (where applicable) will be implemented on a ‘2 for
1’ basis (i.e. every 1 l/s of foul flow generated by new development, will require that 2 l/s of
surface water flow is taken out of the system). Therefore, the delivery of proposed
development in the Llanelli Growth Area will help to expedite the aspirations of the MuU and
also ensure that betterment is achieved – thus facilitating compliance with the requirements
of the HRA
(X) DCWW are currently progressing the design of a major new surface water collector drain
in Llanelli, which is targeted for completion within the current AMP period (by 2015).
Furthermore, a large number of surface water reduction schemes have been identified, to be
implemented with future development.
(XI) Specific reference should be given to the suite of documents available on the Council’s
website to attain an overview of the emerging picture of improvements in the Llanelli area.
These include the updated MoU, together with the report entitled ‘Consideration of Surface
Water in assessing Planning Applications - Llanelli Sewage Treatment Works Catchment
Area’. The LDP Background Paper on the Carmarthen Bay and the Burry Inlet also provides
an overview of issues relating to the area and the measures in place to facilitate the required
improvements.
(XII) The delivery of development in the Llanelli/Burry Port area can therefore play a role in
removing surface water from the combined system. Such an approach can assist in
1
This Paper has not confirmed the viability of package treatment plants. In order to do this, the following issues
require detailed investigation on a site-by-site basis:
•
Ground conditions are suitable and sufficient land is available.
•
A receiving watercourse (or ground source) exists near the allocation.
•
Effluent quality can be achieved to ensure that receiving water quality will not deteriorate.
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addressing historic issues of localised flooding as well as reduce the pressure in the Sewage
Treatment Works in the area. This, combined with the proposed investment proposals of
utility providers, demonstrates that the deliverability of development is attainable thus
underpinning the role of Llanelli as a focus for growth within the LDP.
(XIII) Reference should also be made to the Scientific evidence, in the form of the Loughor
Estuary Water Quality and Nutrient Assessment Report (METOC) report and the Burry Inlet
Cockle Mortalities Investigation report 2009 -2011 - technical report to Environment Agency
Wales (links to both documents are provided on the Council’s website).
4.6
Electricity
(I) National Grid, as the holder of a licence to transmit electricity under the Electricity Act
1989, has a statutory duty to develop and maintain an efficient, co-ordinated and economical
transmission system of electricity. National Grid does not distribute electricity to individual
premises, but separate regional companies own and operate electricity distribution networks
and it is the role of these local companies to distribute electricity to homes and businesses.
(II) The Energy White Paper makes clear that UK energy systems will undergo a significant
change over the next 20 years. To meet the goals of the white paper it will be necessary to
revise and update much of the UK’s energy infrastructure during this period. As a result,
there will be a requirement for the expansion of national infrastructure, for example overhead
power lines, underground cables and new gas pipelines, together with new forms of
infrastructure, such as smaller scale distribution generation and gas storage sites.
(III) The level and location of electricity generation remains a major factor in determining the
need for transmission reinforcements. However, in some areas, for example where demand
exceeds generation, it is the demand factor that exerts the greater influence and as such
there is an increasing need for accurate demand forecasts in terms of both level and
location. National Grid can connect new demand up to 150MW within most zones without
requiring major transmission reinforcement. However, a large localised demand increase
could well precipitate the need for major work depending on the precise location.
(IV) In Carmarthenshire, electricity distribution is facilitated by Western Power Distribution
(WPD). They balance the overall demands within the region from a series of primary substations.
(V) Generally, the primary capacity is currently available for the proposed levels of
development (although some reinforcement will be necessary, see Section 5), however that
scenario will change over time. The distribution systems emanating from the primary substations, particularly the 11kv networks, may need to be locally reinforced, depending upon
the location and requirements of individual allocations, but site-specific solutions can be
readily identified at master planning stage.
(VI) As always, WPD will be able to supply power, but the associated costs and phasing
requirements will need to be assessed on a site-by-site basis but there are no anticipated
issues at a strategic level to the deliverability of the LDP and its strategy and allocations.
(VII) Sustainable solutions should also be considered when considering the development
within the allocations. It will be necessary to make assumptions relating to the percentage of
renewable energy that can contribute to reducing the overall grid demand, which in turn will
relate to national policy on carbon reduction moving forward.
4.7
Gas
(I) National Grid has a duty to develop and maintain an efficient, co-ordinated and
economical transmission system for the conveyance of gas. National Grid also has to
respond to requests for new gas supplies in certain circumstances, in addition to new gas
transmission infrastructure developments, which are periodically required to meet increases
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in demand and changes in patterns of supply. However, network developments to provide
supplies to the local gas distribution network are often as a result of overall demand growth
in a region rather than site-specific developments.
(II) Wales & West Utilities (WWU) maintains the gas distribution network in this region and,
as WPD with electricity, can supply gas where necessary with reinforcement solutions as
appropriate.
(III) As far as long-term network planning is concerned, (which is more appropriate to the
LDP), WWU will expand or grow large areas of the network to ensure minimum capacity in
anticipation of developments which are normally phased over many years and have already
been approved and committed to by the local authority.
(IV) Whether or not this is funded by developers, WWU investment, or a mixture of both,
depends upon the particular circumstances of the site in question.
(V) With regard to the proposals for the Strategic Sites within the deposit LDP, these can
generally currently be accommodated, although some reinforcement will be necessary.
(VI) However, some of the more remote rural locations, particularly some of the Sustainable
Communities, are not currently served by gas infrastructure. In those circumstances, it is
accepted that the lack of availability of gas would not be an impediment to the delivery of an
allocation or the LDP and its strategy.
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5.
Assessment of sites allocated in the Deposit LDP
(I) Investigations and assessment of potential development sites includes consultations with
infrastructure providers (including water, sewerage, highways and utilities) and constraints.
In the preparation of the Deposit Plan, this focused on the strategic level in order to identify
key infrastructure issues for the Growth Areas; and potential deliverability issues for the
Strategic Sites. A high level assessment has also been undertaken for the Settlement
Hierarchy (Non-Strategic Sites) on an agglomerated site basis; including other Service
Centres, Local Service Centres and Sustainable Communities.
(II) As the LDP progresses, investigations will continue with the consideration of
infrastructure and other provisions in the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) process.
(III) ‘Headline’ issues relating to each of the primary infrastructure provisions are described
in Section 4 of this report, with a commentary on potential primary phasing and trajectory
constraints given in Section 6.
5.1
Growth Areas – Deposit LDP
(I) These settlements are well served by those facilities vital to supporting the principles of
sustainability and accommodating a proportionally high level of growth. They represent large
and established urban settlements which are located on sustainable transport routes and
which serve areas extending beyond their localised catchments.
5.1.1
Carmarthen (GA 1)
(I) Level of Growth:
Residential – 1,793 dwellings;
Employment Allocation – 39.9 hectares
(II) There are a number of key infrastructure improvements required to facilitate the release
of sites within GA1. Some of these requirements overlap with those for the Strategic Sites
and anticipated resulting phasing constraints are noted in section 6.1 of this report. The most
significant relate to:
(III) Water supplies and sewage treatment/sewerage infrastructure: To address the total
planned development, major upgrading works are required to the infrastructure. These
improvements are not scheduled in the current DCWW Asset Management Plan, which runs
to the end of March 2015.
(IV) Transportation: delivery of the total development will require completion of the
Carmarthen West Link Road
(V) Electricity – a new primary sub-station will be required, the existing 33kv facility being
close to capacity.
(VI) Whilst these works are worthy of noting, they can be facilitated with appropriate funding
and investment, including developer contributions.
5.1.2
Llanelli (GA 2)
(I) Level of Growth:
Residential – 3,863 dwellings;
Employment Allocation - 92.06 hectares
(II) Strategically located close to the M4 transport corridor as well as on the London –
Fishguard rail link, Llanelli is a significant service centre and waterfront location situated in
the south east of the County. Traditionally a centre for heavy industry and manufacturing,
the town remains a key centre of administration and employment, whose sustainable
location affirms its suitability to accommodate a high level of growth over the plan period.
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(III) The most significant infrastructure issue within the Llanelli Growth Area relates to
drainage, which requires improvements to both effluent quality and system capacity.
(IV) Effluent quality from this catchment has to be improved to mitigate the impact on local
shellfish waters and the Carmarthen Bay and Estuaries European Marine Sites. This will be
addressed by removing surface water from the system (to mitigate the impacts from
Combined Sewer Overflows) and improvements at sewage treatment works.
(V) System capacity will be improved by increasing foul drainage capacity (by removing
surface water from the system) and capacity improvements at the treatment works.
(VI) Some of these works are being carried out during the current DCWW AMP period, but
they will need to be addressed further during the subsequent AMP period.
(VII) As with all other infrastructure elements, this will require a phased approach and
developer contributions to funding, to facilitate early release of specific sites.
(VIII) Reference should be given to Section 4.5 (Drainage) for more information along with
sign posting to relevant aspects of the Plan’s evidence base.
5.1.3
Ammanford / Cross Hands (GA 3)
(I) Level of Growth:
Residential – 2,412 dwellings;
Employment Allocation - 80.72 hectares
(II) Ammanford and Cross Hands perform a key role as the main centres in a series of linked
settlements that comprise the identified Growth Area. The strategic location of the Growth
Area on the M4 corridor and at the confluence of the Amman and Gwendraeth Valleys
confirms its importance within the County. Ammanford and Cross Hands offer a range of
national and local retailers and provide services and employment opportunities for a wider
hinterland.
(III) Traditionally a centre of heavy industry, the area offers scope for regeneration, both of
the town centres, and also the surrounding communities. Cross Hands has grown
substantially as a centre for retail and employment in recent years, and its importance is
emphasised by its proposed designation as a strategic zone.
(IV) The prominent role of the Ammanford/Cross Hands area is reinforced in the Wales
Spatial Plan, which recognises its key role within the Swansea Bay-The Waterfront and
Western Valleys Area.
(V) Infrastructure improvements will be necessary for both sewerage and transport provision.
(VI) With regard to the former, upgrading of the sewage treatment works to deal with
increased phosphate levels (identified under the Water Framework Directive) may be
necessary at Cross Hands, although biological capacity exists. This can be phased to suit
proposed development phasing, with appropriate funding/developer contributions.
(VII) The Economic Link Road works currently being undertaken at Cross Hands form an
initial phase of the Gwendraeth Valley Link Road. This initial phase will assist in the release
of the Cross Hands East employment area.
(VIII) Reference should also be given to the Council’s commitment to prepare SPG in
relation to the Caeau Mynydd Mawr SAC. The SPG will support the policies and provisions
of the LDP and will provide a mechanism for the Tests of Likely Significant Effect undertaken
at application stage to identify a suitable means of mitigation. The commitment to prepare
SPG accords with the recommendations of the HRA undertaken on the deposit LDP. The
adoption of SPG is a clear indicator in relation to deliverability within the Cross Hands area.
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5.2
Strategic Sites – Deposit LDP
(I) Due to their scale, nature and strategic location, these sites significantly contribute to
achieving the spatial strategy of the Plan. These sites may in some instances already have
the benefit of planning permission or be the subject of a completed development brief. There
may also be instances where they feature as designated long term regeneration
commitments. An assessment of infrastructure provision and requirements is provided for
the Strategic Sites below:
5.2.1
Site 1 – West Carmarthen
(I) West Carmarthen is a strategic site providing for an extension westwards of Carmarthen,
to include a mixed development comprising: housing, employment and community facilities,
together with proposals for a new link road.
(II) An assessment of infrastructure provision and risks to delivery is provided below:
Topic
Comment
Allocation
1100 houses and 5.45 Ha of employment (as contained in
the Deposit LDP).
Transport
West Carmarthen Link Road required for full development.
Flood Risk
Constraints arising from zone C2 and B flood extent. Will
require detailed modelling to confirm developable area, but
amount of development stipulated should be achievable.
Reference should however be made to the West
Carmarthen Development Area Flood Risk Study.
Water
Major upgrading works to public mains required, not
currently scheduled in AMP 6. This will be a development
cost
Drainage
Major upgrading works required to WWTW. This will be a
development cost.
Power (Gas)
Network reinforcement will be necessary for total demand
Power
(Electricity)
New primary substation will be necessary for total demand
Deliverability
Constraints exist in relation to most topics, for the total
amount of development stipulated. Likely that only a
relatively small proportion will be achievable, before major
works required. It should be noted that the SPG for the site
has received Council resolution to adopt. The construction
of the West Carmarthen Distributor Road and a hotel
on part of the site have received a resolution to approve
planning permission, whilst two planning applications for
residential development are pending determination.
For further details refer to the schedules in Appendix A.
5.2.2
Site 2 – Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen
(I) At a strategic location on the southern approach to Carmarthen, this extensive site has
the potential to provide for employment and associated uses. Development of the site will
allow for the consolidation and redevelopment of the existing Carmarthen elements of Coleg
Sir Gâr, together with providing the potential for other compatible uses.
(II) An assessment of infrastructure provision and risks to delivery is provided overleaf:
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Topic
Comment
Allocation
29.56 Ha of employment (as contained in the Deposit LDP).
Transport
A48 Pensarn Roundabout may reach capacity, increased
pressure on trunk road may warrant provision on
Carmarthen East Link Road.
Flood Risk
No significant risk.
Water
Water should be available for employment uses subject to
phasing.
Foul Drainage
Upgrading works to WWTW required.
Power (Gas)
LP gas at site boundary – the need for reinforcement can
only be gauged when development content confirmed.
Power
(Electricity)
Network reinforcement likely to be necessary, depending on
phasing.
Deliverability
Subject to more detailed analysis, it should be possible to
deliver this in isolation without any major works, but if
coincident with Site 1, then reinforcement works will be
necessary. Should be noted that the site will be subject to
SPG and a future development brief to elaborate on its
content.
For further details refer to the schedules in Appendix A.
5.2.3
Site 3 – South Llanelli Strategic Zone
(I) An extensive area, strategically located along a sustainable transport corridor in South
Llanelli. The zone has the potential to provide for mixed use developments including
employment, retail, leisure and housing, and will make a key contribution towards the
economic future of the town and the County.
(II) An assessment of infrastructure provision and risks to delivery is provided below:
Topic
Comment
Allocation
12.89 Ha of employment and 885 houses (as contained in
the Deposit LDP).
Transport
B3404 and A484 subject to capacity constraints. Scope to
upgrade junction connections to A484.
Flood Risk
The revised DAM’s (2013) indicate a significantly reduced
level of flood risk. However regard should continue to be
had to the potential impact for the small area still subject to
impact. Regard should be had to Annex 1 of the Stage 1
SFCA.
Water
There is sufficient capacity in network to cope with
proposed development.
Foul Drainage
Upgrading of public sewers and WWTW required. Not
currently scheduled in AMP 6, phased implementation will
be necessary to coincide with MOU proposals.
Power (Gas)
Sufficient supply available with no major reinforcement
works.
Power
(Electricity)
Primary capacity available, but likely reinforcement of the
11kv network required. The primary substation will require
reinforcement for development in the Trostre area.
Deliverability
Phasing will be dictated by the implementation of foul
drainage and transportation measures. Should be noted
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that the site will be subject to SPG.
For further details refer to the schedules in Appendix A.
5.2.4
Site 4 - Dafen
(I) A large area strategically located to enable the expansion and consolidation of
employment opportunities in Llanelli. Accessible from the M4, the location is appropriate for
a range of employment uses.
(II) An assessment of infrastructure provision and risks to delivery is provided below:
Topic
Comment
Allocation
55 Ha of employment (as contained in the Deposit LDP).
Transport
Risk that A4138 connection to M4 is unsuitable and there is
limited scope to upgrade A476.
Flood Risk
The revised DAM’s (2013) indicate a significantly reduced
level of flood risk. However regard should continue to be
had to the potential impact for the small area still subject to
impact. Regard should be had to Annex 1 of the Stage 1
SFCA. May require detailed modelling to determine the
available developable area in further planning stages.
Water
Network has sufficient capacity to cope with proposed
development subject to a phased approach.
Foul Drainage
Upgrading of public sewers and WWTW would be required.
Not currently scheduled in AMP 6.
Power (Gas)
Awaiting comment from WWU
Power
(Electricity)
Primary capacity should be available subject to timing,
reinforcement of 11kv network is likely
Deliverability
Dafen proposals can be achieved on a phased basis.
Trigger points for foul drainage, transport and flooding
works will need to be assessed to inform phasing.
For further details refer to the schedules in Appendix A.
5.2.5
Site 5 – Cross Hands Strategic Zone
(I) An extensive strategic area centred on a nodal point on the A48 which includes the
following sites:
(II) Cross Hands West - offers potential for future consolidation as a food park and
associated employment activities. This would encompass further scope for retail and
employment provision within the existing park, and employment at Cross Hands East. This
links in with the proposed Gwendraeth Valley Link Road and the submissions for
convergence funding for appropriate sites and the road;
(III) Cross Hands East – has planning permission for expansion of employment use, together
with funding for this and the Phase 1 of the link road;
(IV) West Tip - affords potential regeneration opportunities, especially in relation to the
settlement of Cross Hands. As a previously developed site (in part) it provides significant
scope for a co- ordinated mixed use proposal. The site has been previously included within
an audit of the settlement of Cross Hands which identified its contribution from a land use
perspective.
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(V) An assessment of infrastructure provision and risks to delivery is provided below:
Topic
Comment
Allocation
220 houses and 41.68 Ha of employment (as contained in
the Deposit LDP).
Transport
There is on-going development of Gwendraeth Valley Link
Road, may be necessary to further develop this road to
relieve A48 Cross Hands Roundabout. The new access
road at Cross Hands East is phase 1 of this and has
secured funding.
Flood Risk
No significant risk. Cross Hands West, MU1, lies in zone B
flood extent in TAN 15 map.
Water
Network has sufficient capacity to cope with proposed
development subject to a phased approach.
Foul Drainage
Upgrading of public sewers and WWTW would be required.
Power (Gas)
Power
(Electricity)
Primary capacity available, may require reinforcement of
the 11kv network.
Deliverability
Transport and foul drainage issues will dictate phasing
constraints, but overall deliverable.
For further details refer to the schedules in Appendix A.
5.3
Settlement Hierarchy – Non Strategic Sites – Deposit LDP
5.3.1
Service Centres
(I) These settlements are well located on sustainable transport corridors and demonstrate a
broad range of facilities and services which provide for the needs of the settlement and a
wider local catchment.
Service Centres: Infrastructure Provision and Requirements
Levels of Growth (as contained in the Deposit LDP):
Residential – 1655 dwellings; Employment Allocation – 16.41 hectares
The proposals centre on 6 ‘clusters’ of sites.
Generally deliverable, although there are flooding classifications to resolve for
some sites and Waste Water Treatment Works capacity issues at others. These
may impact upon the phasing of delivery.
For further details, refer to appendix A.
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5.3.2
Local Service Centres
(I) These settlements are located on/or near to sustainable transport corridors and possess
facilities and services which have a local community focus, often comprising of basic
healthcare provision and local shopping needs.
Local Service Centres: Infrastructure Provision and Requirements
Levels of Growth (as contained in the Deposit LDP):
Residential – 1627 dwellings; Employment Allocation – 27.41 hectares
The proposals centre on 11 ‘clusters’ of sites.
Generally deliverable. It is noted that there are localised flooding issues
impacting on parts of Ferryside, Kidwelly, Glanaman and Llangadog. Waste
Water Treatment capacity issues at Llanbydder, Meinciau and Kidwelly may also
be issues.
For further details, refer to appendix A
5.3.3
Sustainable Communities
(I) These are smaller settlements, which may by virtue of levels of interdependence be
appropriately grouped together to form a single “sustainable community” (SC) reflecting their
sustainability credentials through the availability of services and facilities. Their classification
reflects and recognises that such services and facilities may be located in an individual
settlement or across a number of settlements within the SC. Reference should be had to
Topic Paper 3 – Strategic Spatial Options and Settlement Hierarchy.
Sustainable Communities: Infrastructure Provision and Requirements
Levels of Growth (as contained in the Deposit LDP):
Residential – 1973 dwellings; Employment Allocation – 5.66 hectares
Generally, the Sustainable Communities should be deliverable, albeit on a
phased basis throughout the plan period.
Power is available (although reinforcement to local 11kv networks may be
necessary) and some communities will not have any existing gas infrastructure.
As noted in Section 4, communities not currently on mains drainage can only be
developed if local circumstances permit a Welsh Office Circular 10/99 solution.
Isolated sites will require further analysis to determine their flood susceptibility.
For further details of these comments refer to appendix A.
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6.
Conclusions
(I) Generally, the allocated sites within the deposit LDP should be capable of being delivered
within the plan period, but with some important considerations:
1. The total amount of development will require reinforcement of one or more of the
major infrastructure sectors. This can only be achieved by prioritising the phasing of
development (particularly with regard to foul drainage and transportation issues);
2. Developer contributions will be necessary to achieve the required level of
reinforcement;
3. Some sites (as noted in the appended schedules) will require further analysis at a
development planning level of detail, to determine the measures necessary to permit
development.
6.1
Development Trajectory
(I) The preparation of a detailed development trajectory requires consideration of the likely
phasing of development in terms of assumed market demand and build-out rates,
referenced to constraints and the likely timescales within which those constraints can be
addressed.
(II) With regard to infrastructure, the following items (6.1.1 – 6.1.3) are currently-known
constraints to the overall programme and phased release of sites within the proposed LDP.
(III) These constraints relate to strategic infrastructure provision and investment
programmes, concentrating on Growth Areas and Strategic Sites.
(IV) At a site level, there are likely to be local constraints relating to infrastructure, to be
addressed as part of the normal development planning process.
6.1.1
Sewerage Works
(I) The key issues relate to the Llanelli area water quality and capacity issues. The current
AMP period is seeking to address some of the quality issues at Llanelli and Gowerton STW,
together with surface water reduction measures.
(II) With developments now progressing with the requirements of the MoU and further works
planned during the AMP 6 period, it is considered that a phased release of sites can be
planned post-2015, with appropriate developer contributions identified to facilitate bringing
forward any necessary improvements.
(III) Regard should be had to the LDP evidence base which provides further details in
relation to this matter.
6.1.2
Transport Infrastructure
(I) The Carmarthen West Link Road will be the primary facilitator for full development of that
Growth Area and the associated Strategic Sites. It is likely that a first phase can proceed
without this, or by developer contributions to a proportion to gain access to the site.
(II) It is considered that the earliest date that this could be delivered, assuming that funding
is made available and that there are no other planning constraints, would be 2017, allowing
for detailed design, consultation and statutory approval periods and an 18 month
construction programme.
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6.1.3
Electricity Provision
(I) The main strategic constraint relates to the provision of a new primary substation for
Carmarthen.
(II) Whilst any of the development may require upgrading of the 11kv network, this can be
identified and programmed during the detailed development planning period.
(III) However, the capacity issues for the total development within the Carmarthen Growth
Area necessitate the provision of a new primary substation. This will require major 33kv
diversion works as well as the new substation provision, and if it were to be progressed now,
should be deliverable within a similar timeframe to the Link Road works – i.e. by 2017.
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Appendix A
Appraisal Summary Tables
Explanatory Note
The colour coding on the appended schedules uses a simple three-stage scale. The
significance of this is noted below:
Note: The site allocation pro formas should be referred to for a more detailed review of the
sites. Reference should be made to the LDP – Assessment of Sites Paper on the Council’s
website in this regard.
Green : No significant impediment to delivery envisaged
Amber: Generally, no significant impediment, but phasing will be
constrained by the need for further infrastructure investment in some
instances. More detailed analysis required to determine thresholds.
Red : Significant impediment to delivery
No major impediment identified – refer to text in tables for further
detail
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Strategic Sites
Site No
1
2
3
4
5
DEPOSIT LDP ALLOCATIONS
Emplyment
Allocations (Ha)
Reference Name
GA1/MU1
GA1/MU2
GA2/H14,
GA2/MU9
GA2/H121
&
GA2/MU3
GA2/MU6
GA2/MU7
GA2/MU1
West Carmarthen
Pibwrlwyd
South Llanelli
Delta Lakes
5.45
Housing
Allocations Water
Upgrading works required to
public mains.
Foul Drainage
Gas
Electricity
Transport
Upgrading works required to
public sewers and WWTW to
increase capacity.
Network
reinforcement
required for total
demand
33kv substation
near capacity,
upgrading
necessary
Requires Carmarethen West Link Road and access and
congestion relief - an indentified scheme in the RTP.
Upgrading works required to
public mains.
Upgrading works required to
public sewers and WWTW to
increase capacity.
Gas at site
boundary
Capacity available, A48 Pensarn roundabout has been signalised - limited
but may need local scope for further capacity improvement. Pressure on trunk
reinforcement
road may warrant provision on Carmarthen East Link Road
between A484 and A40.
Ok as DCWW response June
and August 2012
OK as DCWW respone
Capacity
June/August 2012. Works
available
required to upgrade public
sewers and WWTW in the vicinity
of the allocations to increase
capacity and reduce phosphate
levels. Development carried out
under MOU.
Capacity available, Grouped around B4304 link near docks. B4304 connects to
but may need local the A484 at Trostre in east and Sandpiper roundabout in
reinforcement
west - both subject to capacity pressures. Proximity to
central Llanelli offers sustianable travel advantages. There
is limited scope to upgrade junction connections to A484
due to built up nature of surroundings.
Ok as DCWW response June
and August 2012
OK as DCWW respone
June/August 2012. Works
required to upgrade public
sewers and WWTW in the vicinity
of the allocations to increase
capacity and reduce phosphate
levels. Development carried out
under MOU.
Supply can be
made available
to approved
developments,
may need
developer
contributions.
Capacity
available,but may
need local
reinforcement
Ok as DCWW response June
and August 2012
OK as DCWW respone
June/August 2012. Works
required to upgrade public
sewers and WWTW in the vicinity
of the allocations to increase
capacity and reduce phosphate
levels. Prevent discharge of storm
water to public sewerage systems
where possible.
Supply can be
made available
to approved
developments,
may need
developer
contributions.
Capacity available, Economic Link Road forms an initial phase of the
but may need local Gwendraeth Valley Link Road. Further development may
reinforcement
necessitate additional phases of the Gwendraeth Valley
Link Road scheme to relieve A48 Cross Hands roundabout.
These could potentially extend to Gorslas, Cwmmawr and
the A484 at Pembrey.
1100
29.56
11.96
0
0
0
0.93
0
433
67
335
50
Machynys
The Avenue
North Dock
Old Castle Works
GA2/E12
Dafen, Llanelli
GA3/MU1
GA3/E7
GA3/E8
Cross Hands
Cross Hands West
Cross Hands East
Cross Hands West
Food Park
1
2
55
0
19.07
22.61
220
0
0
site contains completions or is under construction
site offers the potential to
accommodate In-Building Waste Management
Facilities. A notional total figure of 35 ha of land is
potentially available on these sites. Added to this
figure are the potential capacity available at
Nantycaws Waste Management Site as well as
possible
possible land
land that
that may
may become
become available
available on
on existing
existing employment sites during the Plan period.
Connection to M4 via A4138 - this road was put forward for
trunking in RTP. Connection to A476 at Felinfoel takes the
form of a constrained priority junction. Risk of unsuitability
of A4138 connection to M4 and there is limited scope to
upgrade A476 junction due to built up nature of
surroundings.
Growth Areas
DEPOSIT LDP ALLOCATIONS
Growth Area Reference Name
GA1
GA1/H1
GA1/H2
GA1/H3
GA1/H4
GA1/H5
GA1/H6
GA1/H7
GA1/H8
GA1/H9
GA1/H10
GA1/H11
GA1/H12
GA1/H13
GA1/H14
GA1/H15
GA1/H16
GA1/H17
GA1/H18
GA1/H19
GA1/H20
GA1/MU1
GA1/MU2
GA1/E1
GA2/H1
GA2/H2
GA2/H3
GA2/H4
Emplyment
Allocations (Ha)
Pibrlwyd
Cillefwr Industrial Estate
Beech Grove, Pwll
Former Stradey Park
Glasfryn Gardens
Llys yr Hen Felin
Water & Foul Drainage
Gas
Upgrading works required for the provision of water supply,
public sewers and waste water treatment capacity in the
whole area. These improvements are not currently scheduled
in DCWW Asset Management Plan (AMP) which runs to 31st
March 2015. Bringing forward any additional works will
150 require developer contributions for funding.
43
80
14
12
Supply can be made available to approved
14
developments. This may require funding from
14
WWU, developers or a mixture of both.
8
9
20
30
15
45
9
18
20
153
16
9
14
Penymorfa
Adj. Bryn Meurig
Mounthill
Rhiw Babell
Former Hospital, Priory Street
Former BT exchange Bldg. Spilman St.
Former DJK Bldgs, Pentrefelin St.
Former Health Authority Bldgs. Penlan Rd
Parc Thomas
Parc y Delyn
Springfield Road
Land South of pant Glas, Bronwydd Rd
Bronwydd Rd. South
Former Coach Depot, Abergwili
Former MAFF Depot
Ashgrove
College Road (ext)
Penybont Farm, Llysonnen Rd
Bronwydd Rd. NorthCol
College Road
West Carmarthen
Housing
Allocations
5.45
1100
Capacity can be made
available, subject to
phasing, potential 11kv
network reinforcement
and appropriate
developer contribution
Reinforcement of network required for total
proposed development. Only capacity to
33kv substation near
support the first 2275 kWh, but as long as
capacity, upgrading and
reinforcement is established prior to gassing
diversions necessary
up of additional phases the remaining demand
can be accommodated pending further
assessments.
There is an LP asset at the West boundary of
the site. Capacity cannot be commented upon
without more information on building
density/type of employment etc. Max. Possible
hourly demand before reinforcement is
required is 6782kWh.
29.56
4.89
Electricity
10
355
9
49
Supply can be made available to approved
developments. This may require funding from
WWU, developers or a mixture of both.
Capacity can be made
available, subject to
phasing, potential 11kv
network reinforcement
and appropriate
developer contribution
GA2
GA2/H5
GA2/H6
GA2/H7
GA2/H8
GA2/H9
GA2/H10
GA2/H11
Former Paragon Laundry, Lakefield
Llys Arthur
Adj. Ann Street
Copperworks Road
Formers Garage, Marsh Street
Llysnewydd, Cambrian Place Seaside
The Croft, Queen Victoria Road
7
5
12
30
25
5
5
GA2/H12
GA2/H13
Pentre Nicklaus Village
The Avenue, Morfa
37
30
GA2/H14
GA2/H15
GA2/H16
GA2/H17
GA2/H18
GA2/H19
GA2/H20
GA2/H21
GA2/H22
GA2/H23
GA2/H24
GA2/H25
GA2/H26
GA2/H27
GA2/H28
GA2/H29
GA2/H30
GA2/H31
GA2/H32
GA2/H33
GA2/H34
GA2/H35
GA2/H36
GA2/H37
GA2/H38
GA2/H39
GA2/H40
GA2/H41
GA2/H42
GA2/H43
GA2/H44
GA2/H45
GA2/H46
GA2/H47
GA2/H48
GA2/H49
GA2/H50
GA2/H51
GA2/H52
GA2/H53
GA2/H54
Machynys West
Machynys East
Former Stripmill, Coedcae
r/o 60 Coedcae Road
Land at Penallt, Stebonheath
Land at Nightingale Court, Coedcae
Land at Brynallt Terrace
Land at Frondeg Terrrace
Brytirion, Llanerch
Opp. Playing fieldsm Llanerch
Adj. Parcbrynmawr, Pentrepoeth
Marley House, Coedcae
r/o 31A, Swiss Valley
Cilsaig Farm, Dafen
Adj. Cilsaig Farm, Dafen
Southern Unit, AVON Inflatables, Dafen
Adj. Gors Fach, Penceiliogi, Dafen
Land off Bryncoch, Penceiliogi, Dafen
Bryncoch West, Dafen
Bryncoch East, Dafen
Land at rear of 45-79 Pemberton Road
Land at Maesarddafen Rd/Erw Las, Cefncaeau
Former Church, Llwynhendy Road
Land at Parc Gitto/Llwynhendy Road
Former Glynderwen Factory, Llwynhendy Rd.
Penllwynrhodyn Road, West, Llywynhendy
Penllwynrhodyn Road, East, Llywynhendy
Adj. Gwndwn Mawr, Bynea
Bwlch Farm, Bynea
Clos Y Gerddi, Bynea
Ffordd y Gamlas, Yspitty Road, Bynea
Genwen Road, Bryn
Llys Pendderi, Bryn
Pantybryn Lisaf, Trallwm
North of Clos Pendderi, Bryn
Maes Y Bryn, Bryn
Box Farm, Llangennech
Aber Llwchwr, Llangennech
Golwg Yr Afon, Llangennech
Opp. Parc Morlais, Llangennech
Maesydderwen, Llangennech
205
228
21
5
40
50
5
69
34
12
100
5
6
47
8
60
185
115
15
26
9
300
13
30
8
11
25
50
24
43
63
150
200
65
137
46
8
56
50
30
8
Supply can be made available to approved
developments. This may require funding from
WWU, developers or a mixture of both.
Possible reinforcement needed if total
demand exceeds 10833kWh
Possible reinforcement needed if total
demand exceeds 10833kWh
There are planned infrastructure improvements to the Llanelli
Supply can be made available to approved
area. The proposed level of development in Llanelli can be
developments. This may require funding from
accommodated, however, current best estimates indicate
WWU, developers or a mixture of both.
that these improvements will have to be delivered over the
long term. Therefore a phased approcach to development is
required to allow improvements to be carried out prior to
development proceeding. The proposed level of development
will necessitate phosphorus removal at additional WWTWs in
the area in order to comply with environmental legislation.
Works outside of the AMP programme will require developer
contributions.
Capacity can be made
available, subject to
phasing, potential 11kv
network reinforcement
and appropriate
developer contribution
GA2/MU1
GA2/MU2
Old Castle Works
Former DRAKA site Copperworks Rd
GA2/MU3
GA2/MU4
GA2/MU5
Machynys Mound
Trostre Roundabout
Dafen East Gateway
GA2/MU6
The Avenue, Adj. LIDL, South Llanelli
GA2/MU7
GA2/MU8
North Dock
GA2/MU9
GA2/E1
GA2/E2
GA2/E3
GA2/E4
GA2/E5
GA3/H1
GA3/H2
GA3/H3
GA3/H4
GA3/H5
GA3/H6
GA3/H7
GA3/H8
GA3/H9
GA3/H10
GA3/H11
GA3/H12
GA3/H13
GA3/H14
GA3/H15
GA3/H16
GA3/H17
GA3/H18
GA3/H19
GA3/H20
GA3/H21
GA3/H22
GA3/H23
GA3/H24
GA3/H25
GA3/H26
GA3/H27
GA3/H28
GA3/H29
GA3/H30
GA3/H31
GA3/H32
Delta Lakes
Dafen
Trostre
Berwick/Bynea
Bynea Industrial Estate
Land Adj. INA Bearings, Berwick/Bynea
North End Garage Bonllwyn
Residential Caravan Park, Henry Lane
Myddynfych Farm
North of Church Street
46-50 College Street
Former Police Station
Viji Garage, High Street
Lon Ger y Coed/ Wernoleu Rd.
Former Betws Colliery
Land at Colonel Road
Land at Woodlands Park
Land at r/o No. 16-20 & No 24-30 Betws Road
Former Petrol Station, Wind Street
Former Royal British legion, Fford y Faenor
r/o No. 1-5 Station Road
Land at Gwynfryn Fawr
Tirychen Farm
Land at Maesrhaf
Land Adj. Parc Fferws
Hafod Road
D. Coaches Depot, Tycroes Road
Land at Fforest Fach
Land at Heol Ddu
Land Adj. Pontardulais road
Delfryn Est.
Land Adj. Llys Newydd Nursing Home
Adj. Nantyci
Land to the r/o No. 152 Saron Road
Land off llys y Nant
King's Road
Adj. Primary School
Land Adj. Maespiode
Total load can be supported by MP
infrastructure in area
50
150
Possible reinforcement needed if total
demand exceeds 10833kWh
6.32
50
70
LP asset at boundary of site has sufficient
capacity
Total load can be supported by MP
infrastructure in area
67
0.93
335
LP asset to southern area of this site.
Maximum permissible hourly demand before
network requires reinforcement is 10833 kWh.
55
5.17
3.24
2.34
7.1
Supply can be made available to approved
developments. This may require funding from
WWU, developers or a mixture of both.
20
9
121
15
18
12
20
14
226
6
8
8
11
10
6
106
250
19
27
9
9
20
127
5
15
25
27
17
17
21
32
42
Supply can be made available to approved
developments. This may require funding from
WWU, developers or a mixture of both.
No specific issues identified by DCWW
Supply can be made available to approved
developments. This may require funding from
Capacity can be made
available, subject to
phasing, potential 11kv
GA3
GA3/H33
GA3/H34
GA3/H35
GA3/H36
GA3/H37
GA3/H38
GA3/H39
GA3/H40
GA3/H41
GA3/H42
GA3/H43
GA3/H44
GA3/H45
GA3/H46
GA3/H47
GA3/H48
GA3/H49
GA3/H50
GA3/H51
GA3/H52
GA3/H53
GA3/H54
GA3/H55
GA3/H56
GA3/H57
GA3/H58
GA3/MU1
GA3/MU2
GA3/E1
GA3/E2
GA3/E3
GA3/E4
GA3/E5
GA3/E6
GA3/E7
GA3/E8
GA3/E9
GA3/E10
GA3/E11
Land Adj. Penygroes Road
Adj. Caerbryn Road, Penygroes
Adj. Pant y Blodau, Penygroes
Adj. Clos y Cwm, Penygroes
Clos y Cwm, Penygroes
Land at Waterloo Road, Penygroes
Land at Junction of Black Lion Rd. and Gorsddu,
Penygroes
Land Adj. A476 (The Gate)
Grove Hill Park
r/o maeygrug, Llandeilo Road
Land at Ffordd Werdd
Part of Breaker's Yard & Adj. former Garden Centre
Opp. Ty Newydd Terrace
Adj. Maesyrhaf
Adj. Pantgwyn
Land at Heol y Dre
Treventy Road (East)
Pt. Heol Rhosybonwen
Land at Bron-yr-Ynn
Land off Heol Caegwyn
Nantydderwen
Rhyycerig Est., Derwen Road
Land at r/o No. 56 Gwendraeth Road
Land at Factory Site betw. No. 22&28 Bethesda Rd.
Ravelston Court
Adj. lletty Mawr, Tumble
West Tip, Cross Hands
Emlyn Brickworks Site
Cross Hands Business Park
Meadows Road, Cross Hands
Parc Menter, Cross Hands
Dyffryn Road, Ammanford
Parc Amanwy, Ammanford
Pen y Banc road, Ammanford
Cross Hands East
Cross Hands West
Lindsay Drift Mine
Capel Hendre Industrial Estate
Parc Hendre
17
24 Upgrading of Ammanford WWTW will be required to
90 accommodate proposed development in Penygroes area.
12
17
59
26
9
13
6
10
45
67
10
65
9
41
14
36
8
33
10
8
30
6
6
220
250
0.79
1.16
5.7
1.23
1.7
1.93
19.07
22.61
2.82
4.05
19.66
Supply can be made available to approved
developments. This may require funding from
WWU, developers or a mixture of both.
No specific issues identified by DCWW
Sufficient capacity in supply network and WWTW
Cross Hands WWTW may require further upgrading to
address phosphorous issues associated with the Water
Framework Directive
Supply can be made available to approved
developments. This may require funding from
WWU, developers or a mixture of both.
Capacity can be made
available, subject to
phasing, potential 11kv
network reinforcement
and appropriate
developer contribution
T2/1
T2/2
T2/3
Service Centres
DEPOSIT LDP ALLOCATIONS
Reference
Employment
Allocations (Ha)
T2/1/H1
T2/1/H2
T2/1/H3
T2/1/H4
T2/1/H5
T2/1/H6
T2/1/H7
T2/1/H8
T2/1/H9
T2/1/H10
T2/1/H11
T2/1/H12
T2/1/H13
T2/1/H14
T2/1/E1
Total
T2/2/H1
T2/2/H2
T2/2/H3
T2/2/H4
T2/2/H5
T2/2/E1
T2/2/E2
Total
T2/3/H1
T2/3/H2
T2/3/E1
T2/3/E2
Name
Burry Port/ Pembrey
Lando Road
Cwrt Farm
Oaklands Close
Bay View
Cwrt Gwscwm
former St.Mary's Ch
Dolau Fan
Chandlers Yard
Gwdig Farm
Glanymor Terrace
Silver Terrace
Sea View
Grillo Works
Adj. Grillo Works
Dyfatty
Llandeilo
Llandeilo Northern Quarter
opp. Pantglas
North of Pantglas
Thomas Terrace
Caeglas, Ffairfach
Beechwood Ind Est.
Ffairfach Mart
Llandovery
North of Dan y Crug
opp. Dan y Crug
Former Saw Mills
Church Bank
Total
T2/4
T2/4/H1
T2/4/H2
T2/4/H3
T2/4/H4
T2/4/H5
T2/4/E1
Total
T2/5/H1
T2/5/H2
T2/5/H3
T2/5/H4
T2/5
Housing
Allocations
St Clears
Pwll Trap
Clare Hill, Pwll Trap
Adj. lower Ostrey
Adj. Britannia Terrace
Foul Drainage
Ok as DCWW response in Ok as DCWW response in June and
66 June and August 2012.
August 2012. Increased capacity to
75
WWTW would be required.
8
9
9
13
7
40
86
25
55
15
230
55
4.84
4.84
3.63
1
4.63
2.07
0.27
1
1
Electricity
Capacity
available, but
likely
reinforcement
required to
11kv network
693
215
6
6
5
25
2.34
Newcastle Emlyn
Whitegates
rear of Ty Llwyd
Pt OS 1100 Penlon
Dolcoed
Millbank
Sunny Bank
Water
Ok as DCWW response in
June and August 2012.
For zone H1 water can be
supplied for development
but will require off-site
mains works.
Total allocations proposed for
Llandovery will exceeed theoretical
design capacity of WWTW.
Increased capacity would be
required.
Capacity
available, but
likely
reinforcement
required to
11kv network
257
Ok as DCWW response in Ok as DCWW response in June and
120 June and August 2012.
August 2012. Increased capacity to
28
WWTW would be required.
Diversion works will be necessary to
existing public sewer to
accommodate for certain
148
allocations.
ok as DCWW response in Known problems within sewerage
17 June and August 2012.
network. Increased capacity to
12
WWTW would be required.
14
34
12
Capacity
available, but
likely
reinforcement
required to
11kv network
Capacity
available, but
likely
reinforcement
required to
11kv network
89
Ok as DCWW response in Known problems within sewerage
32 May 2012.
network. Increased capacity to
5
WWTW would be required.
60
50
Capacity
available, but
likely
reinforcement
required to
11kv network
May 2012.
T2/5
T2/6
T2/5/H5
T2/5/H6
T2/5/H7
T2/5/H8
T2/5/E1
T2/5/E2
T2/5/E3
Total
T2/6/H1
T2/6/H2
T2/6/H3
T2/6/H4
T2/6/H5
T2/6/H6
T2/6/E1
T2/6/E2
T2/6/MU1
Total
Adj. Brynheulog
Adj. Gardde Fields
Station Road
Glasfryn School
Adj. Station Yard
Adj. A40
Pentre Farm
Whitland
Lon Hywel
King's Court, North Rd
Adj. Maes Abaty
Adj. Spring Gardens
Adj. Aelybryn
Old Ivydene site
West Street
Whitland Ind Est.
network. Increased capacity to
WWTW would be required.
40
8
20
48
0.33
0.33
0.33
0.99
263
Ok as DCWW response in Increased capacity to WWTW would
32 May 2012.
be required.
24
72
64
7
6
1.07
1.54
2.61
available, but
likely
reinforcement
required to
11kv network
205
Capacity
available, but
likely
reinforcement
required to
11kv network
LOCAL SERVICE CENTRES - DEPOSIT LDP ALLOCATIONS
Reference
Location
Housing
Allocations
Employment
Allocations (Ha)
82
0
Generally, water can be provided subject to Known problems with sewerage network and total
works to connect to off-site mains
allocations will exceed capacity of WWTW. No
Improvements scheduled in DCWW AMP which runs to 31st
March 2015.
0.00
Generally, water can be provided subject to No specific issues identified by DCWW. Should be
works to connect to off-site mains
considered as part of a wider area.
Water
T3/1
T3/1/h1
T3/1/h2
Laugharne
Pludds Meadow
40
42
Land Adj. Laugharne School
32
T3/2
T3/2/h1
T3/2/h2
T3/3
T3/3/h1
T3/3/h2
T3/3/h3
T3/3/h4
T3/3/h5
T3/3/h6
T3/3/h7
T3/3/h8
T3/3/h9
T3/3/E1
T3/3/E2
T3/3/E3
T3/4
T3/4/h1
T3/4/h2
T3/4/h3
T3/4/h4
T3/4/h5
T3/4/h6
T3/4/h7
T3/5
T3/5/h1
T3/5/h2
Foul Drainage
Ferryside
Rear of Nythfa
Adj. to Roberts Rest
Kidwelly
Clos Yr Afon
Rhodfa'r Gwendraeth
Land Adj. to Stockwell Ln.
Land Betw. Parc Pendre and
Stockwell Forge
Land Adj. Broawel
Former Butter Factory & Coal Yard.
Station Rd.
Land to rear of park View Drv.,
Station Rd.
Land at Morfa Maen
Former Dinas Yard Factory
Pembrey Rd. North
Pembrey Rd. South
Former Coedbach Washery
Trimsaran
Adj. filling station, Bryncaerau
Land to the rear of No. 7-9a,
Bryncaerau
No. 20 Bryncaerau
Pt Enc 754 Heol Waun y Clun
Land north of Maesffynnon
Adj. to Primary School
Land at Gwelfor, Heol Llanelli
Meinciau/Pontyates/Ponthenri
Adj. Black Horse
South of Parc Mansant
20
12
258
6
27
95
Ok as DCWW response June and August
2012. Diversion works will be necessary to
existing water mians to accommodate for
certain allocations.
19.17
Diversion works will be necessary to existing public sewer
to accommodate for certain allocations. Increased capacity
to WWTW would be required.
Site is crossed by 3 No. water mains. Unless 1 No. Public Sewer crosses the site.
diverted, could greatly reduce the number
of homes that can be physcially built
58
10
23
Ok as DCWW response June and August
2012. Diversion works will be necessary to
existing water mians to accommodate for
certain allocations.
Diversion works will be necessary to existing public sewer
to accommodate for certain allocations. Increased capacity
to WWTW would be required.
Water supply in this area is sufficient to
meet proposed growth.
There is capacity in Trimsaran WWTW for proposed growth.
No specific issues identified by DCWW
Increased capacity to WWTW required, which will dictate
phasing.
12
7
20
1.54
2.82
14.81
164
7
11
0.00
6
20
35
62
23
239
30
12
0
T3/5/h3
T3/5/h4
T3/5/h5
T3/5/h6
T3/5/h7
T3/5/h8
T3/5/h9
T3/5/h10
Adj. Clos y Dderwen
Adj. 1 Heol Glyndwr
Land at heol Glan-Gwendraeth
Cae Pontbren
Cae Canfas, Heol Llanelli
Land at Heol Llanelli/ Danybanc
Road
Land at Ty'n Waun Farm
Incline Inn
T3/6
T3/6/h1
Pontyberem/Bancffosfelen
Bryngwyddil, Bancffosfelen
T3/6/h2
Land Adj. Llwynpiod, Bancffosfelen
Land Adj. 39 Heol y Felin,
6
Pontyberem
North & NW of Heol Aneddfa,
20
Pontyberem
Land off Ashgrove, Pontyberem
6
55
Land off Heol Llanelli, Pontyberem
T3/6/h3
T3/6/h4
T3/6/h5
T3/6/h6
T3/7
T3/7/h1
T3/7/h2
T3/7/h3
T3/7/h4
T3/7/h5
T3/7/h6
T3/7/h7
T3/7/h8
T3/7/h9
T3/8
T3/8/h1
T3/8/h2
T3/8/h3
T3/8/h4
T3/8/h5
Hendy/ Fforest
Clos Y Wern, Hendy
Adj. Clos Y Wern, Hendy
Land Adj. Clos Ty Gwyn, Hendy
Land between Clayton Road and
East of Bronallt Road
Land to East of Bronallt Road
Coed y Bronallt
Land at Fforest Garage
Land Adj. to Clos Benallt Fawr,
Fforest
Llanedi Road, Fforest
T3/8/h6
T3/8/h7
T3/8/h8
T3/8/h9
T3/8/h10
Glanaman/ Garnant
Land off Llwyncelyn Road
Land at Maes Llewellyn
Adj. Parc Bryn Rhos
Land at Glan yr Afon
Glyn Dreinog Market Garden
Garnant CP School, New School
Road
Site Adj. 1 Arcade Terrace
Land Adj. No. 13 Bishop Road
Land off Bishop Road
Raven Garage, Cwmamman Road
T3/8/h11
Land to r/o Day Centre, corner of
Cwmamman Road & Folland Road
No specific issues identified by DCWW
Increased capacity to WWTW required, which will dictate
phasing.
No specific issues identified by DCWW
No specific issues identified by DCWW. Should be
considered as part of a wider area.
No specific issues identified by DCWW
No specific issues identified by DCWW. Should be
considered as part of a wider area.
No specific issues identified by DCWW
No specific issues identified by DCWW. Should be
considered as part of a wider area.
20
8
8
16
8
100
30
7
140
0
219
0
13
40
35
5
66
20
28
7
17
35
6
251
28
12
70
58
13
9
8
8
22
5
5
0.7
T3/8/h12
T3/8/h13
T3/8/E1
T3/9
T3/9/h1
T3/9/h2
T3/9/h3
T3/9/h4
Cowell Road
Enc. 1822 Nantgwineu Road
Land East of Station Road
5
8
0.7
T3/9/h5
T3/9/E1
Brynamman
Land Adj. 53 Station Road
Land at Adrwyn road
Mountain Road
Land South of Cwngarw Road
Land to r/o No. 111-115 Cwngarw
Road
Cwmgarw Road
107
T3/10
T3/10/h1
T3/10/h2
T3/10/E1
T3/10/E2
Llangadog
Land opp. Llangadog CP School
The Old Mart Site
Station Road
Station Road, North
37
27
10
T3/11
T3/11/h1
T3/11/h2
T3/11/h3
T3/11/h4
T3/11/h5
T3/11/E1
T3/11/E2
Llanybydder
Adj. Neuadd
Adj. y Bryn
Lakefield
r/o Deri, Heol y Deri
Troedybryn
Old Foundry
Ty Mawr
98
No specific issues identified by DCWW
No specific issues identified by DCWW. Should be
considered as part of a wider area.
No specific issues identified by DCWW
No specific issues identified by DCWW. Should be
considered as part of a wider area.
No specific issues identified by DCWW
Issues with sewerage network would need to be addressed,
but there is currently capacity in WWTW for total
allocations. No Improvements scheduled in DCWW AMP
which runs to 31st March 2015.
2.76
2.76
2.19
1.02
1.17
2.59
10
10
39
16
23
0.53
2.06
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES - DEPOST LDP ALLOCATIONS
Site No.
Water
Foul Drainage
Comments
No records of Public Sewers and no waste water treatments works, See Note 1. Known
problems with existing sewerage network in Drefach, felindre and Waungilwen.
SC1
SC2
Potential for insufficient pressure within water main, No records of public sewers or WwTW, See
Note 1. Development limits in Cwmbach, Cwmfelin Mynach and Llanboidy lie within C2 flood
zone.
SC3
No records of Public Sewers and no waste water treatments works, See Note 1
SC4
No records of Public Sewers and no waste water treatments works, See Note 1. Cwmfelin boeth
in C2 flood zone, and Llanfallteg in zone C2 and B on TAN 15 map
SC5
SC6
-
-
Cenarth only partially in flood zone C2 on TAN 15 map.
SC7
SC8
SC9
SC10
Low mains pressure, new water pumping station required and known problems with exsiting
sewerage network.
No records of public Sewers and no waste water treatment works, See Note 1. Developments
limits in Cwmduad and Cynwyl Elfed lie within C2 flood zone.
No records of public Sewers and no waste water treatment works, See Note 1. Talog
development limits lie within C2 flood zone.
No records of public sewers or WwTW, See Note 1. New water pumping station required in
Langynin and Meidrim areas. Development limits in Meidrim lie within C2 flood zone.
SC11
SC12
SC13
Foul drainage has limited capacity to accommodate growth, See Note 2.
In flood zone C2. Known problems with exsiting sewerage network.
SC14
SC15
No water supply network in vicinity to certain allocations, See Note 3. No records of public
sewers or WwTW, See Note 1.
SC16
Foul drainage unable to accommodate growth without further upgrade. Parts of development
limits lie with C2 flood zone.
SC17
SC18
SC19
2 new water pumping stations and associated network improvement required in Bronwydd,
Cwmdwyfran, Cwmffrwd, Llangain and Peniel area. No records of public sewers or WwTW in
Whitemill, See Note 1.
2 new water pumping stations and associated network improvement required. Known problems
with public sewerage network.
SC20
SC21
No records of public Sewers and no waste water treatment works, within flood zone C2 (E1) on
TAN 15 map.
No records of Public Sewers and no waste water treatments works in Llanllwni, See Note 1.
SC22
SC23
WwTW is very small and can only accommodate some of prosposed growth
SC24
No records of public main sewer or WWTW in vicinity
SC25
Low Mains Water Pressure, No Records of public Sewers or WwTW in Llanwrda, See Note 1, and
lies in flood zone C1 and C2 on TAN 15 map.
SC26
SC27
SC28
SC29
SC30
SC31
SC32
SC33
-
-
-
No records of public sewers or WwTW, See Note 1
No records of public sewers of WwTW, See Note 1
No records of public sewers or WwTW, See Note 1
Derwydd site - No records of public Sewers or WwTW, See Note 1. An assessment of Heol Ddu
pumping station would be required to establish whether upgrading is required.
SC34
SC35
SC36
Assessment of demands needs to be carried out to assess capacities of assets. Foul drainage probable that WwTW will require an upgrade.
SC37
SC38
Foul drainage from Stag & Pheasant drains to Blaenau & Caerbryn WwTW which is scheduled
for upgrade by 31st March 2013.
SC39
SC40
SC41
SC42
Low mains water pressure, new pumping station required.
Low mains water pressure, new pumping station required.
Notes:
1.development needs to comply with Welsh Office Circular 10/99 - Planning Requirement
2. On 1st Oct 2011 the Transfer of Private Sewer Regulations meant that sewers which were in
private ownership were transferred overnight to water companies. This means there is little
information regarding sewer material, size, location, condition and performance. Therefore for
Llansadurned, it is believed the settlement drains to Laugharne WwTW, which has limited
capacity to accommodate growth.
3. The provision of a water suply to this site will be expensive, albeit the service can be provided
under the water requisition provisions of the Water Industry Act 1991.