Cardiff Civic Society (www.cardiffcivicsociety.org) arranged two public consultation events at Cardiff University in May 2009. This presentation covered how the LDP would affect transport and the environment. There is a companion presentation for the second meeting.

1. Welcome
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3. CARDIFF DEPOSIT
Local Development Plan
2006 - 2021
March 2009
Discussing the local development plan
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A plan for Cardiff?

4. Cardiff
Civic
CARDIFF DEPOSIT
Local Development Plan
2006 - 2021
Society
March 2009
Discussing the local development plan
LDPCOVER_Master_23.3.09.indd 1 25/03/2009 14:38:21
A plan for Cardiff?

5. 18th & 20th May 2009 6.15pm
Committee Rooms, Frameworks for urban Transport that is
A 21st century work Safeguarding the
Glamorgan Building Cardiff living environment sustainable environment
University sponsored by Keynote: Professor John Keynote: The Work Keynote: Professor Stuart Keynote: tba
Cardiff Civic Society Punter, professor of Urban Foundation/Ideopolis - key Cole, professor of
Design Cardiff University findings Transport Cardiff University
Discussing the Local Development Plan
A Plan for Cardiff? With two topics being covered on each
Cardiff Civic Society is sponsoring two
evening workshops where Cardiff residents, evening, participants will have covered four of
local groups and experts can discuss the the major impact areas of the LDP:
newly submitted Local Development Plan
(LDP) in order to formulate comments to the Monday 18th May
Council - which must be made by Frameworks for urban living, housing and
9th June 2009. communities
The work environment for the next twenty
Each of the four sessions will: years
• outline from the LDP itself what the impacts
would be if it is implemented as deposited Wednesday 20th May
• have a keynote contribution outlining what Sustainable transport - systems and patterns
some of the major future needs of people and for a changed world
opportunities will be Maintaining our environment - the price of a
• give an opportunity - in a facilitated
discussion - to inform what submissions might carbon footprint
be made during the LDP consultation period. Email: ka.allen@btinternet.com for details
This is a Wordle (wordle.net)
of the Cardiff LDP

6. Session 1

7. Session 1
- Domestics and recap of purpose
- What the LDP says about sustainable
transport
- Keynote: Stuart Cole
- Discussion moderated by Neil Harris
7.30 pm - break for networking 20
minutes

8. Session 2

9. Session 2
- What the LDP says about
safeguarding the environment
- Keynote: by Peter Jones
- Discussion moderated by Neil Harris
- Final summation of both sessions

10. The LDP “Vision”

11. The LDP “Vision”
To ensure Cardiff is a world class
European capital city with an
exceptional quality of life and at the
heart of a competitive city region.

12. Economic Vision

13. Economic Vision
To ensure that Cardiff, as a competitive
international capital city, is an inclusive,
vibrant and thriving city in which to live
and work, with a skilled and creative
workforce and a buoyant business
environment

14. Social Vision

15. Social Vision
To create a safe, healthy and learning
community which celebrates
diversity and promotes genuine
opportunities for all.

16. Environmental
Vision

17. Environmental
Vision
To ensure Cardiff is a clean, safe and
attractive environment which people
can enjoy and care for at a local and
global level.

18. Strategic objectives to deliver the
vision

19. Strategic objectives to deliver the
vision
Mitigate and adapt to climate change and set high standards for
sustainable design

20. Strategic objectives to deliver the
vision
Mitigate and adapt to climate change and set high standards for
sustainable design
Deliver sustainable growth for Cardiff and the city-region

21. Strategic objectives to deliver the
vision
Mitigate and adapt to climate change and set high standards for
sustainable design
Deliver sustainable growth for Cardiff and the city-region
Protect and enhance features of Cardiff’s natural and built heritage

22. Strategic objectives to deliver the
vision
Mitigate and adapt to climate change and set high standards for
sustainable design
Deliver sustainable growth for Cardiff and the city-region
Protect and enhance features of Cardiff’s natural and built heritage
Create sustainable communities and improve the quality of life

23. Strategic objectives to deliver the
vision
Mitigate and adapt to climate change and set high standards for
sustainable design
Deliver sustainable growth for Cardiff and the city-region
Protect and enhance features of Cardiff’s natural and built heritage
Create sustainable communities and improve the quality of life
Protect natural resources and tackle pollution

24. Strategic objectives to deliver the
vision
Mitigate and adapt to climate change and set high standards for
sustainable design
Deliver sustainable growth for Cardiff and the city-region
Protect and enhance features of Cardiff’s natural and built heritage
Create sustainable communities and improve the quality of life
Protect natural resources and tackle pollution
Secure an adequate supply of minerals and reduce waste

25. Strategic objectives to deliver the
vision
Mitigate and adapt to climate change and set high standards for
sustainable design
Deliver sustainable growth for Cardiff and the city-region
Protect and enhance features of Cardiff’s natural and built heritage
Create sustainable communities and improve the quality of life
Protect natural resources and tackle pollution
Secure an adequate supply of minerals and reduce waste
Secure Planning Obligations to deliver infrastructure and meet needs

26. LDP on:
Transport that is sustainable

27. LDP on:
Transport that is sustainable

28. Policy summary from LDP

29. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at
capacity

30. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at
capacity
Alternatives to car travel to
be encouraged

31. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at
capacity
Alternatives to car travel to
be encouraged
Park and ride (including to
IBP) to be provided

32. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at
capacity
Alternatives to car travel to
be encouraged
Park and ride (including to
IBP) to be provided
Bus corridors and frequency
to be developed

33. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at Interchange between modes
capacity to be easier
Alternatives to car travel to
be encouraged
Park and ride (including to
IBP) to be provided
Bus corridors and frequency
to be developed

34. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at Interchange between modes
capacity to be easier
Alternatives to car travel to Success is critical to LDP
be encouraged implementation
Park and ride (including to
IBP) to be provided
Bus corridors and frequency
to be developed

35. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at Interchange between modes
capacity to be easier
Alternatives to car travel to Success is critical to LDP
be encouraged implementation
Park and ride (including to 2021 will be:
IBP) to be provided
Bus corridors and frequency
to be developed

36. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at Interchange between modes
capacity to be easier
Alternatives to car travel to Success is critical to LDP
be encouraged implementation
Park and ride (including to 2021 will be:
IBP) to be provided
park and ride
Bus corridors and frequency
to be developed

37. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at Interchange between modes
capacity to be easier
Alternatives to car travel to Success is critical to LDP
be encouraged implementation
Park and ride (including to 2021 will be:
IBP) to be provided
park and ride
Bus corridors and frequency improved bus network
to be developed

38. Policy summary from LDP
Cardiff’s road network is at Interchange between modes
capacity to be easier
Alternatives to car travel to Success is critical to LDP
be encouraged implementation
Park and ride (including to 2021 will be:
IBP) to be provided
park and ride
Bus corridors and frequency improved bus network
to be developed
encouragement of train, walk,
cycle

39. Transport trends

40. Transport trends
If trends continue Cardiff will experience 11 to 18% increase in traffic
flow over decade

41. Transport trends
If trends continue Cardiff will experience 11 to 18% increase in traffic
flow over decade
Roads already at capacity so congestion will occur

42. Transport trends
If trends continue Cardiff will experience 11 to 18% increase in traffic
flow over decade
Roads already at capacity so congestion will occur
LDP proposes wide range of schemes and packages to encourage
alternatives to car use

43. Focus on the city centre

44. Focus on the city centre
The need is to focus transportation resources on city centre - the focus of
local movements and inbound from across region

45. Focus on the city centre
The need is to focus transportation resources on city centre - the focus of
local movements and inbound from across region
In 2001 41% of city centre workers lived outside Cardiff

46. Focus on the city centre
The need is to focus transportation resources on city centre - the focus of
local movements and inbound from across region
In 2001 41% of city centre workers lived outside Cardiff
Key to success is:

47. Focus on the city centre
The need is to focus transportation resources on city centre - the focus of
local movements and inbound from across region
In 2001 41% of city centre workers lived outside Cardiff
Key to success is:
manage pressures from local and intra regional movements

48. Focus on the city centre
The need is to focus transportation resources on city centre - the focus of
local movements and inbound from across region
In 2001 41% of city centre workers lived outside Cardiff
Key to success is:
manage pressures from local and intra regional movements
to function as a sustainable regional transport hub

49. Focus on the city centre
The need is to focus transportation resources on city centre - the focus of
local movements and inbound from across region
In 2001 41% of city centre workers lived outside Cardiff
Key to success is:
manage pressures from local and intra regional movements
to function as a sustainable regional transport hub
provide integrated access by public transport, walking and cycling

50. Focus on the city centre
The need is to focus transportation resources on city centre - the focus of
local movements and inbound from across region
In 2001 41% of city centre workers lived outside Cardiff
Key to success is:
manage pressures from local and intra regional movements
to function as a sustainable regional transport hub
provide integrated access by public transport, walking and cycling
reduce traffic through the city centre

51. Focus on the city centre
The need is to focus transportation resources on city centre - the focus of
local movements and inbound from across region
In 2001 41% of city centre workers lived outside Cardiff
Key to success is:
manage pressures from local and intra regional movements
to function as a sustainable regional transport hub
provide integrated access by public transport, walking and cycling
reduce traffic through the city centre
encourage more short trips by sustainable modes

52. Focus on the city centre
The need is to focus transportation resources on city centre - the focus of
local movements and inbound from across region
In 2001 41% of city centre workers lived outside Cardiff
Key to success is:
manage pressures from local and intra regional movements
to function as a sustainable regional transport hub
provide integrated access by public transport, walking and cycling
reduce traffic through the city centre
encourage more short trips by sustainable modes
thus facilitating sustainable movements into Cardiff

53. Transport policy detail
Development in Cardiff will be Secure appropriate provision for
integrated with transport people with special access and
infrastructure, services and mobility requirements
other transport measures in Improve safety and the
ways that: perception of safety for all
travellers
Reduce the need to travel and
dependence on the car Maintain and improve the
efficiency and reliability of the
Facilitate and increase use of
transport network
sustainable and active modes
of transport Benefit or minimise harm to the
built and natural environment
and local communities

54. Transport infrastructure
Priority to improving transport Parking interchange facilities
infrastructure and services in (including bus and rail based park
Cardiff, through development and ride, park and share,
and enhancement of: passenger drop off, park and
cycle, coach parking,overnight
Facilities for walking
lorry parking)
Facilities for cycling
Nodes/interchange facilities for
Bus corridors, including high public transport and connecting
occupancy vehicle lanes, and networks
the wider bus network, including
The transport network, particularly
bus priority measures
measures to make better use of
The rail network and rail services existing highway capacity.
including new rail stations

55. Keynote by Stuart Cole:
Transport that is sustainable

56. Keynote by Stuart Cole:
Transport that is sustainable

57. Discussion: Transport that is
sustainable

59. Break
20 mins!

60. LDP on:
Safeguarding the environment

61. LDP on:
Safeguarding the environment

62. Policy summary from LDP

63. Policy summary from LDP
New development to be to
high eco-standards
including renewable energy

64. Policy summary from LDP
New development to be to
high eco-standards
including renewable energy
Protect landscape/wildlife,
develop carbon sinks

65. Policy summary from LDP
New development to be to
high eco-standards
including renewable energy
Protect landscape/wildlife,
develop carbon sinks
Improve waste handling and
use eg incineration and
composting

66. Policy summary from LDP
New development to be to 2021 will be:
high eco-standards
including renewable energy
Protect landscape/wildlife,
develop carbon sinks
Improve waste handling and
use eg incineration and
composting

67. Policy summary from LDP
New development to be to 2021 will be:
high eco-standards
new development reducing
including renewable energy carbon
Protect landscape/wildlife,
develop carbon sinks
Improve waste handling and
use eg incineration and
composting

68. Policy summary from LDP
New development to be to 2021 will be:
high eco-standards
new development reducing
including renewable energy carbon
Protect landscape/wildlife, protection of green space
develop carbon sinks
Improve waste handling and
use eg incineration and
composting

69. Policy summary from LDP
New development to be to 2021 will be:
high eco-standards
new development reducing
including renewable energy carbon
Protect landscape/wildlife, protection of green space
develop carbon sinks
waste handling initiatives to
Improve waste handling and reduce landfill
use eg incineration and
composting

70. Policy summary from LDP
New development to be to 2021 will be:
high eco-standards
new development reducing
including renewable energy carbon
Protect landscape/wildlife, protection of green space
develop carbon sinks
waste handling initiatives to
Improve waste handling and reduce landfill
use eg incineration and
less car use
composting

71. Mitigate and adapt to climate
change

72. Mitigate and adapt to climate
change
Support measures that both
address the causes of climate
change and manage its
effects

73. Mitigate and adapt to climate
change
Support measures that both
address the causes of climate
change and manage its
effects
Promote the efficient use of
land, by locating development
where practicable on
previously developed land and
by ensuring an efficient
density of development
compatible with local amenity

74. Mitigate and adapt to climate
change
Support measures that both
address the causes of climate
change and manage its
effects
Promote the efficient use of
land, by locating development
where practicable on
previously developed land and
by ensuring an efficient
density of development
compatible with local amenity
Reduce the risk of flooding

75. Mitigate and adapt to climate
change
Support measures that both Support the development of
address the causes of climate the city as a world-class
change and manage its European Capital City through
effects high quality, locally distinctive
and sustainable design that
Promote the efficient use of
addresses social inclusion
land, by locating development
and the need for efficient use
where practicable on
of natural resources
previously developed land and
by ensuring an efficient
density of development
compatible with local amenity
Reduce the risk of flooding

76. Mitigate and adapt to climate
change
Support measures that both Support the development of
address the causes of climate the city as a world-class
change and manage its European Capital City through
effects high quality, locally distinctive
and sustainable design that
Promote the efficient use of
addresses social inclusion
land, by locating development
and the need for efficient use
where practicable on
of natural resources
previously developed land and
by ensuring an efficient Reduce energy consumption
density of development and increase the supply of
compatible with local amenity renewable energy
Reduce the risk of flooding

77. Protect and enhance natural and
built heritage

78. Protect and enhance natural and
built heritage
Maintain and enhance a network of green spaces and corridors
throughout the urban area, including the river corridors, which link to
the surrounding countryside and coastline, provide opportunities for
healthy recreation and travel, and support wildlife

79. Protect and enhance natural and
built heritage
Maintain and enhance a network of green spaces and corridors
throughout the urban area, including the river corridors, which link to
the surrounding countryside and coastline, provide opportunities for
healthy recreation and travel, and support wildlife
Conserve and enhance the character and appearance of Cardiff's
countryside and undeveloped coast together with promoting improved
accessibility and recreational usage where appropriate

80. Protect and enhance natural and
built heritage
Maintain and enhance a network of green spaces and corridors
throughout the urban area, including the river corridors, which link to
the surrounding countryside and coastline, provide opportunities for
healthy recreation and travel, and support wildlife
Conserve and enhance the character and appearance of Cardiff's
countryside and undeveloped coast together with promoting improved
accessibility and recreational usage where appropriate
Protect and enhance the bio-diversity and abundance of wildlife
habitats and native species

81. Protect and enhance natural and
built heritage
Maintain and enhance a network of green spaces and corridors
throughout the urban area, including the river corridors, which link to
the surrounding countryside and coastline, provide opportunities for
healthy recreation and travel, and support wildlife
Conserve and enhance the character and appearance of Cardiff's
countryside and undeveloped coast together with promoting improved
accessibility and recreational usage where appropriate
Protect and enhance the bio-diversity and abundance of wildlife
habitats and native species
Conserve and enhance the character and appearance of Cardiff’s
heritage assets

82. Sustainable development
principles

83. Sustainable development
principles
Reducing carbon emissions

84. Sustainable development
principles
Reducing carbon emissions
Protecting and increasing carbon sinks;

85. Sustainable development
principles
Reducing carbon emissions
Protecting and increasing carbon sinks;
Adapting to the implications of climate change;

86. Sustainable development
principles
Reducing carbon emissions
Protecting and increasing carbon sinks;
Adapting to the implications of climate change;
Promoting the efficient use of land;

87. Sustainable development
principles
Reducing carbon emissions
Protecting and increasing carbon sinks;
Adapting to the implications of climate change;
Promoting the efficient use of land;
Promoting energy efficiency and increasing the supply of renewable
energy

88. Sustainable development
principles
Reducing carbon emissions
Protecting and increasing carbon sinks;
Adapting to the implications of climate change;
Promoting the efficient use of land;
Promoting energy efficiency and increasing the supply of renewable
energy
Avoiding unnecessary flood risk

89. Managing waste

90. Managing waste
Promoting and supporting
additional treatment facilities,
measures and strategies that
represent the best practicable
environmental option, having
regard to the waste hierarchy
and the proximity principle

91. Managing waste
Promoting and supporting
additional treatment facilities,
measures and strategies that
represent the best practicable
environmental option, having
regard to the waste hierarchy
and the proximity principle
Encouraging the provision of
in-building treatment facilities
on existing and allocated areas
of general industry

92. Managing waste
Promoting and supporting Supporting the provision and
additional treatment facilities, maintenance of sustainable
measures and strategies that waste management storage
represent the best practicable and collection arrangements in
environmental option, having all appropriate new
regard to the waste hierarchy developments
and the proximity principle
Encouraging the provision of
in-building treatment facilities
on existing and allocated areas
of general industry

93. Managing waste
Promoting and supporting Supporting the provision and
additional treatment facilities, maintenance of sustainable
measures and strategies that waste management storage
represent the best practicable and collection arrangements in
environmental option, having all appropriate new
regard to the waste hierarchy developments
and the proximity principle
Supporting waste minimisation
Encouraging the provision of and the provision of facilities
in-building treatment facilities that use recycled or
on existing and allocated areas composted products
of general industry

94. Managing waste
Promoting and supporting Supporting the provision and
additional treatment facilities, maintenance of sustainable
measures and strategies that waste management storage
represent the best practicable and collection arrangements in
environmental option, having all appropriate new
regard to the waste hierarchy developments
and the proximity principle
Supporting waste minimisation
Encouraging the provision of and the provision of facilities
in-building treatment facilities that use recycled or
on existing and allocated areas composted products
of general industry

95. Landscape protection

96. Landscape protection
Development will not be permitted that would cause unacceptable
harm to the character and quality of the landscape and setting of the
city, with particular priority given to protecting, managing and
enhancing the character and quality of the following Special
Landscape Areas (SLA’s):

97. Landscape protection
Development will not be permitted that would cause unacceptable
harm to the character and quality of the landscape and setting of the
city, with particular priority given to protecting, managing and
enhancing the character and quality of the following Special
Landscape Areas (SLA’s):
a. St Fagans Lowlands and the Ely Valley;

98. Landscape protection
Development will not be permitted that would cause unacceptable
harm to the character and quality of the landscape and setting of the
city, with particular priority given to protecting, managing and
enhancing the character and quality of the following Special
Landscape Areas (SLA’s):
a. St Fagans Lowlands and the Ely Valley;
b. Garth Hill and Pentyrch Ridges;

99. Landscape protection
Development will not be permitted that would cause unacceptable
harm to the character and quality of the landscape and setting of the
city, with particular priority given to protecting, managing and
enhancing the character and quality of the following Special
Landscape Areas (SLA’s):
a. St Fagans Lowlands and the Ely Valley;
b. Garth Hill and Pentyrch Ridges;
c. Fforest Fawr and Caerphilly Ridge;

100. Landscape protection
Development will not be permitted that would cause unacceptable
harm to the character and quality of the landscape and setting of the
city, with particular priority given to protecting, managing and
enhancing the character and quality of the following Special
Landscape Areas (SLA’s):
a. St Fagans Lowlands and the Ely Valley;
b. Garth Hill and Pentyrch Ridges;
c. Fforest Fawr and Caerphilly Ridge;
d. Wentloog Levels

101. Keynote: Peter Jones
Safeguarding the environment

102. Keynote: Peter Jones
Safeguarding the environment

103. Discussion:
Safeguarding the environment

105. 5 minute
sum up

106. Next steps ...
Cardiff Civic Society
will document the key points from these sessions
make inputs on the topics to Cardiff Council for 9th June
You
make sure CCS has your contact details, email address etc
can join CCS
make individual input to the LDP consultation (but be aware of the
strict method and timetable)

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