Deposit Draft Local Development Plan - Rhondda Cynon Taf

24. Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan 2006 – 2021:Renewable Energy Study, 2005The aim of the Renewable Energy Study is to briefly examine theopportunities and constraints to the development of renewable energyand energy efficiency within the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf,to inform decision-making in the formation of policies on renewableenergy for the Local Development Plan 2006 – 2021.25. TAN 8 Annex D Study of Strategic Search Areas E and F, 2006The study commissioned by a consortium of South Wales Authorities seeksto analyse and retrieve the strategic search area for the harnessing ofenergy and wind power contained in TAN 8.26. Draft Strategy, Cynon Valley River Park, 2007The Cynon Valley River Park is a floodplain environment on the valleyfloor that stretches from Rhigos and Penderyn in the north to Abercynonin the south. The Cynon Valley River Park Strategy updates the originalconcept, taking into account changes in the planning context, newdevelopment proposals and community aspirations, the adopted LocalBiodiversity Action Plan and the Heads of the Valleys environmentalprogramme.27. A Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Rhondda Cynon Taf, 2000The Local Biodiversity Action Plan will aim to conserve and enhance thebiodiversity of the County Borough and will report to a wider biodiversitypartnership.28. Special Landscape Areas Methodology, 2008The strategy commissioned by a consortium of South East Wales PlanningAuthorities outlines a methodology for analysing and designating SpecialLandscape Areas.29. Proposals for Designation of Special Landscape Areas in RhonddaCynon Taf, 2008The study provides a detailed analysis of the landscape characteristics ofRhondda Cynon Taf and makes recommendations about areas to bedesignated as Special Landscape Areas in the LDP.30. Out and About, The Rights of Way Improvement Plan for RhonddaCynon Taf, 2007The Out and About Plan is the final stage in the Rights of Way ImprovementPlan process. The Assessment quantifies the extent of the countryside accessnetwork available for public recreation and enjoyment.31. Rhondda Cynon Taf Housing Needs Assessment, 2006Fordham Research were commissioned by Rhondda Cynon Taf CountyBorough Council to undertake a Housing Needs Assessment Study toassess the future requirements for both affordable and market housingacross all tenures, areas and client groups in the local community.32. Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Housing Strategy, 2004 – 2009Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Local Housing Strategy aims to provide a strategicframework that ensures all citizens in Rhondda Cynon Taf have access todecent, affordable housing and safe living environments.33. Rhondda Cynon Taf Economic Development Prospects andEmployment Land Implications, 2006The study analysed the demand for employment land within the CountyBorough, as well as reviewing the current employment land offer andsupply of employment land that may be available in the future. Critically,the study builds upon the Review of the Economic Regeneration Strategyof Rhondda Cynon Taf (2006) and incorporates the future needs of keygrowth sectors within the County Borough.142Preserving Our Heritage, Building Our Future