Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme

Overview

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Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme – Pre-planning Consultation

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is holding a public pre-planning consultation on the draft designs for the Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme, running from 7 April to 18 May 2026.

Tidal flooding has affected this part of Cardigan in the past, impacting homes, businesses and transport routes along the north bank of the Afon Teifi.

Around 90 properties are especially at risk, and rising sea levels, coupled with climate change, mean the threat is likely to increase.

The proposed scheme includes a new tidal flood wall, improvements along the Strand, and new areas of intertidal habitat. These plans aim to protect the town into the future while enhancing parts of the riverfront.

Part of the new tidal flood wall would be built in the Gloster Row car park, which means the slipway access into the river would be permanently closed.

Improving flood protection will help safeguard homes, businesses, community spaces and essential services, while also supporting the long-term resilience of the town.

This consultation is your chance to view the early proposals and help shape the final design.

Here are the draft planning application documents that we propose to submit to Ceredigion County Council for approval.

  1. Application form
  2. Planning Statement
  3. Design Access Statement
  4. Site Notice
  5. Design Drawings
  6. Green Infrastructure Statement and Landscape Masterplan
  7. Arboricultural Method Statement  
  8. Flood Consequence Assessment
  9. Habitats Regulation Assessment
  10. Environmental Statement
  11. Environmental Masterplan
  12. Photomontages
  13. Illustrations

Please read and provide your feedback using the online survey link below or by emailing us directly at cardigantidalscheme@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Paper copies of the documents are available at Cardigan Library, Morgan Street
Cardigan, SA43 1DG.

Drop-in session

There will be a public drop-in session at Tower Room, Cardigan Castle, on Wednesday 13 May, 1-7pm.

This is an opportunity to meet the project team, ask questions and provide feedback on the proposed works.

Why your views matter

This consultation gives you the opportunity to help shape the proposal for Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme. By sharing your feedback, you can influence how the project is designed and delivered to ensure it protects the local community and the environment. Your responses will be considered before a formal planning application is considered by Ceredigion County Council.

Share your views on Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme

Closes 18 May 2026

Opened 7 Apr 2026

Contact

0300 065 3000

cardigantidalscheme@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Events

  • Drop-in session | Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme

    From 13 May 2026 at 13:00 to 13 May 2026 at 19:00
    Tower Room, Cardigan Castle

    We're holding a public drop-in session at Tower Room, Cardigan Castle, on Wednesday 13 May, 1-7pm.

    This is an opportunity to meet the project team, ask questions and provide feedback.

    Your views will help shape the final design.

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Areas

  • Aberteifi/Cardigan-Mwldan
  • Aberteifi/Cardigan-Rhyd-y-Fuwch
  • Aberteifi/Cardigan-Teifi

Audiences

  • Flooding

Interests

  • Flooding