Penyrenglyn Coal Tip Risk Management - Pre-application Consultation

Overview

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Natural Resources Wales is planning to install drainage on the coal tip in Penyrenglyn to reduce the risk of landslides.

Here are the draft planning application documents that we propose to submit to Rhondda Cynon Taf Council for approval.

1.  Application Form and Certificates
2.  Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Form
3.  Location Plan
4.  General Arrangement Plan
5.  Drainage Features, Track and Road Details drawing
6.  Environmental Masterplan
7.  Landscape Long Section
8.  Landscape Cross Section
9.  Drainage Strategy
10.  Planning Statement
11.  Green Infrastructure Statement
12.  Project Environmental Report (includes Environmental Action Plan)
13.  Landscape and Visual Appraisal
14.  Ecology Report
15.  Habitat Condition Assessment, Floristic Survey and INNS Survey Report
16.  Bat Ground level Tree Assessment Technical Note
17.  Nightjar Survey Technical Note
18.  Doormouse Habitat Suitability Assessment Technical Note
19.  Tree Survey (2024)
20.  Desk Based Archaeological Assessment
21.  Incline Haulage Tramway Archaeological Survey
22a.  Geotechnical Desk Study
22b.  Ground Investigation Report
23.  Coal Mining Risk Assessment
24.  Water Framework Directive Compliance Screening Assessment
25.  Invertebrate assessment
26.  Design and Access Statement

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

Paper copies of the documents are available at Penyrenglyn Project / Valleys Kids Hall on Corbett Street, Penyrenglyn, CF42 5ET.

There will also be a public drop-in session at Penyrenglyn Project / Valleys Kids Hall on Monday 22 September 2025 between 3:00pm – 7:00pm, 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 essential drainage works on the coal tip. 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 submitted.