Replacement Local Development Plan (2021 – 2036) Consultation on Housing Growth in Barry

There is a upcoming non-statutory public consultation in respect of the Vale of Glamorgan Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP).

In September 2024, Full Council agreed that the Preferred Strategy should form the basis for the Deposit Plan, the next stage of plan preparation. The Preferred Strategy included 5 key sites, which will deliver a significant part of the overall housing requirement for the Vale of Glamorgan. Further assessment work has raised concerns around the deliverability of one of these key sites – Land at North East Barry, off Argae Lane - due to land ownership issues.  As a consequence, it is proposed that this site is no longer taken forward as an allocation within the Deposit RLDP.

It is therefore necessary to look for alternative sites to replace this key site with other housing sites within Barry, as this is the most sustainable settlement in the Vale in terms of good public transport links, employment opportunities and a wide range of services and facilities and is also the area with the highest affordable housing need.

Following a detailed assessment of the available candidate sites, an alternative key site has been identified as being suitable for further consideration:

-         Land at North West Barry – 376 units

In addition, two smaller sites have been identified as potential housing sites:

-         Land at Hayes Lane, The Bendricks – 70 units; and

-         Land at Neptune Road, Barry Waterfront - 40 units

 Collectively these sites would deliver nearly 500 much needed homes, including affordable housing, as well as infrastructure improvements.

 We are keen to hear your view on these sites. An informal public consultation will be held between Monday 16th June 2025 and Monday 14th July 2025.

 We would like to give you advanced notice that a drop in public consultation event will be held at Millwood Bowling Club, Pontypridd Road, Barry, CF62 7LX on Tuesday 24th June 2025 between 3pm and 7pm. This will provide an opportunity to share views and ask questions in respect of the proposed Barry sites.

 The event will be attended by the site promoters of the proposed key site at North West Barry, to inform the masterplanning of this large site in line with placemaking principles.

 Further details on the consultation will be available on the Council website from 16th June 2025 www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/ldp Copies of the consultation document will be available in all Council-run libraries and at the Council’s Civic Offices in Barry.

 There will be a further opportunity to comment on policies and proposals in the Deposit RLDP, including proposals for areas outside of Barry, when the Deposit Plan is published for consultation, anticipated in winter 2025/26.

If you require further information or no longer wish to be kept updated on the progress of the RLDP, please contact the LDP team on 01446 704681 or email ldp@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.