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The site has been non-operational since cessation of energy generation in 2020, with no beneficial use for future development. As such, demolition is required to limit risk associated with dilapidation and damage to the buildings which may present a risk to both site users and the environment, and to facilitate future development.

Aberthaw Power Station, Pump House Road, West Aberthaw

Approved further information (PNA/PND/PNT/PNQ)Reference: 2023/00031/PNDVale of Glamorgan Council

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Application summary

Status
Approved further information (PNA/PND/PNT/PNQ)
Application type
Prior Notification Demolition
Received
11 Jan 2023
Validated
13 Jan 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Vale of Glamorgan Council

Application overview

The site has been non-operational since cessation of energy generation in 2020, with no beneficial use for future development. As such, demolition is required to limit risk associated with dilapidation and damage to the buildings which may present a risk to both site users and the environment, and to facilitate future development.

Proposal details

Reference
2023/00031/PND
Ward
St. Athan, Rhoose
Agent
Mr Rhys Evans, WSP

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Application location

Aberthaw Power Station, Pump House Road, West Aberthaw

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Documents 16 of 16

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form RedactedForms11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Prior Notification Cover LetterSupporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Site Notice StatementSupporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Cultural Heritage Desktop Survey Optimized - RedactedSupporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Demolition Screening - RedactedSupporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Outline Demp V1.1Supporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Bat Survey 2020 - RedactedSupporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Bat Technical Report - RedactedSupporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Update Pea Technical Report V1Supporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Demolition Specification V1Supporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Phase 1 Habitat Survey RedactedSupporting Documents11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Proposed Demolition PlanPlan11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Retained Buildings PlanPlan11 Jan 2023View
Aberthaw Power Station Site Location PlanPlan11 Jan 2023View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice_202300031PND.pdf10 Feb 2023View
Final ReportFinal Report_202300031PND.pdf10 Feb 2023View

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