Deposit Draft Local Development Plan - Rhondda Cynon Taf

18. Site off Cemetery Road, TreorchyThis reclaimed tip site on the edge of the village of Treorchy, comprises ofa plateau of land situated on the valley side, above a recently builtresidential development. Although a major part of the site is level, thereis a steep embankment around its eastern and northern edge which leadsup to the adjacent Cemetery Road. Access to the 2.74 hectare site couldbe achieved either through the Woodland Vale estate or from CemeteryRoad. There are very small areas of SINC designation and C2 Floodriskzones on the western boundary of the site that would require furtherconsideration in any development scheme.19. Hospital Site, LlwynypiaThe 6.39 hectare site is currently occupied as a hospital, with a range ofbuildings situated on various levels on the valley side. The site benefits fromoutline planning permission, with future development of the site dependenton the completion of the replacement hospital in Llwynypia. It is expectedthat development of the site would replicate the layout of the existingdevelopment plateau. The site is adjacent to a large SINC designation, whichwould require consideration as part of a development scheme.20. Land at Park Street, Clydach ValeThis site is a brownfield area of land that has been reclaimed to create alevel area of ground adjacent to the residential edge of Clydach Vale. The1.12 hectare site has no known constraints and is accessible from Park Street.21. Land at Dinas Road / Graig Ddu Road, DinasThis 0.88 hectare brownfield site has been cleared of its previousdevelopment which consisted of blocks of flats. The site occupies aplateau on a steep hillside, elevated above Dinas. There are no knownconstraints on the site and it benefits from existing access.22. Land at Catherine Crescent, CymmerThis 0.55 hectare site comprises an area of flat, rough ground, which isused as a car park for the adjacent football field. The western part of thesite is wooded and on a rising slope. Development of the site wouldrequire a smaller car park and changing rooms for the football field to beprovided.Southern Strategy Area Housing Allocations.1. Cefn Lane, GlyncochThis site of 1.2 hectares is an area of open, cleared land on the edge ofGlyncoch, on a north-facing slope. The land is adjacent to a woodlandthat is a designated SINC. Access may be achieved from the adjacent CefnClose.2. Trane Farm, TonyrefailThis greenfield site comprises for the most part, agricultural fields withmature hedgerows and trees. The site lies on a generally south-facingslope with extensive views over western Tonyrefail. In the centre by TranFarm buildings, the land forms a large hollow with a stream runningthrough it with mature trees. Near Bryngolau there are signs ofunauthorised leisure use. To the west of Tran Cemetery the site includesan area of 1.0 hectares designated as an SSSI, whilst further to the west ofthe site is a larger area of SSSI of 2.74 hectares. The layout and design ofdevelopment will be required to protect these areas for their scientificvalue. The far southwestern part of the site consists of more rough pastureand bracken. The principal access to the site should be from the A4093roundabout on Gilfach Road. Tran Lane diverted to join Bryngolau shouldbe a secondary access. Pedestrian links to Tonyrefail town centre should124Preserving Our Heritage, Building Our Future