Mamhilad Urban Village

RPS project-managed a multi-discipline team and submitted planning and Listed Building Consent applications which included production of an Environmental Impact Assessment. The development comprises up to 900 dwellings, retention of employment and other uses, a primary school, neighbourhood centre, access, landscaping, open space and associated infrastructure. 

RPS has also obtained consent for minor works to the listed building, changes of use within existing buildings, prior approval for the demolition of the former Parke-Davies offices and for roadside signage on the site. 

We have taken great care to ensure the proposed development will deliver the aspirations of the development plan allocation by providing a new community that responds to sustainable objectives, supports the delivery of the necessary facilities and integrates into the rich industrial setting and surrounding landscape. It was also very important to manage and, where possible, seek to enhance the heritage, ecological and waterscape features of the site.

This has been achieved by regular liaison with the council both prior to and following submission of the applications as well as maintaining dialogue with statutory consultees and stakeholders such as Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Cadw, the Welsh Government Transport Division and the Canals and Rivers Trust. In addition, two presentations were made to the Design Commission for Wales prior to the applications being submitted. 

The outline planning application and application for Listed Building Consent were approved unanimously by Torfaen County Council’s ‘Virtual’ Planning Committee on 23^rd July 2020.