Deposit Draft Local Development Plan - Rhondda Cynon Taf

Policy NSA 20 - Major Road SchemesIn addition to those schemes identified in Policy CS 8 land will besafeguarded and provision made for the development of the strategichighway network in the Northern Strategy Area, including:1. Mountain Ash Southern Cross Valley Link;2. Upper Rhondda Fach Relief Road;3. Upper Rhondda Fach Relief Road Extension (Beyond Maerdy);4. Mountain Ash Northern Cross Valley Link.6.83. In addition to the strategic schemes identified in Policy CS 8 the Councilwill promote the development of four further road schemes in theNorthern Strategy Area. The schemes proposed in the Cynon Valley andRhondda Fach are essential to improve accessibility for local residents toservices and employment opportunities, improve the environment byremoving vehicles from congested areas and importantly attractinvestment into the area.6.84. Details of each of the proposed allocations are contained in Appendix 1.Policy NSA 21 -Park and Ride / Park and Share ProvisionProvision for park and ride / park and share facilities will beprovided within the following developments:1. Strategic Site 5: Land South of Hirwaun; and2. Land south of Ty Trevithick, adjacent to A470, Abercynon3. Expansion of existing park and ride facilities, Robertstown.6.85. Park and ride / park and share facilities provide an opportunity for workcolleagues and business associates to meet and continue in one car or bybus for the remainder of their journey, thus reducing pollution andcongestion.6.86. An element of park and ride / park and share provision will be made withinthe car park of the proposed retail development at the StrategicSite 5: Hirwaun.6.87. The position of the strategic site will assist in promoting shared journeysalong the A465 / A4059 and A470 / A4059 Strategic Transport Corridors.Preserving Our Heritage, Building Our Future 87