Kenson River Restoration Pre-application Consultation

Overview

Natural Resources Wales is working with Fonmon Castle to restore a section of the Kenson River in the valley of the Fonmon Estate near Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Here are the draft planning application documents that we propose to submit to Vale of Glamorgan Council for approval.

1. Application form
2. Design and Access Statement
3. Location Plan
4. Flood Consequence Assessment
5. General arrangement plan - reach 1
6. General arrangement plan - reach 2
7. General arrangement plan - reach 3
8. General arrangement plan - reach 4
9. General arrangement plan - reach 5
10. General arrangement plan - reach 6
11. Typical sections and details sheet - 1 of 3
12. Typical sections and details sheet - 2 of 3
13. Typical sections and details sheet - 3 of 3
14. Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
15. Preliminary Roost Assessment
16. National Vegetation Classification Survey
17. Water Vole and Otter Survey
18. Geo-environmental Desk Study
19. Water Framework Directive Scoping Assessment
20. Water Framework Directive Screening Assessment
21. Written Scheme of Investigation for a Cultural Heritage Desk-Based Assessment
22. Cultural Heritage Desk-Based Assessment
23. Generic Quantitative Risk Assessment - Ground Investigation and Contaminated Land
24. Site Materials Management Plan
25. Arboricultural Impact Assessment
26. Green Infrastructure Statement

Please read and provide your feedback using the online survey link below or by emailing us directly at kensonriverrestoration@naturalresources.wales

Paper copies of the documents are available Llancarfan Village Hall.

We held a public drop-in session at Llancarfan Village Hall on 2 March 2026 for people to view the draft plans, speak with project officers, and ask questions about the proposed works.

Why your views matter

This consultation gives you the opportunity to help shape the proposal for the restoration of the Kenson River. By sharing your feedback, you can influence how the project is designed and delivered. Your responses will be considered before a formal planning application is submitted.