Deposit Draft Local Development Plan - Rhondda Cynon Taf

Policy SSA 26 -Preferred Area of Known Mineral ResourceLand adjacent to Craig yr Hesg Quarry, Pontypridd is identified as aPreferred Area of Known Mineral Resource.6.187. Craig yr Hesg is the only operating sandstone quarry in Rhondda CynonTaf. The identified Preferred Area is an area of known mineral resourcewith commercial potential. The existing, adjacent quarry currentlyproduces high specification polished stone value (PSV) or ‘skid resistance’pennant sandstone. The resource is in high demand and is recognised asbeing an important high specifications aggregate (HSA), i.e. a materialsuitable for the highly demanding use of road surfacingmaterials.6.188. The Regional Technical Statement identifiesthe need to allocate additional reserves in RhonddaCynon Taf, to ensure a supply of general hardstone resources over the period of the LDP andgiven the requirement to take a share of theproduction presently derived from theBrecon Beacons National Park.Policy SSA 27 - Land at Beddau Caravan ParkLand is allocated at Beddau Caravan Park for the provision of Gypsiesand Travellers accommodation.6.190. The Draft Gypsy and Travellers Study (2007) indicates that Rhondda CynonTaf has a small number of Gypsy and Traveller families. The findings ofthe study indicate that much of the need for additional accommodationis located in the Southern Strategy Area.6.191. The redevelopment of unused parts of the Beddau Caravan Park site forGypsy and Traveller accommodation represents an excellent opportunityfor the Council to meet an important need in the Southern Strategy Area.In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the areadevelopment proposals will need to demonstrate that they do not adverselyaffect the amenity of existing residential areas, the safe operation of thehighway network, the provision of vehicle parking and visual amenities.6.189. This Preferred Area ofKnown Mineral Resources, as wellas the existing quarry benefit fromthe sandstone safeguarding policy.116Preserving Our Heritage, Building Our Future