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South Wales Argus
26-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Newport: 84 homes on Cot Hill, Llanwern approved by planners
The planning application, known as 21/1301, was given the green light on May 15 for 84 new homes on land north of Little Milton Farm, Cot Hill, Llanwern. The decision is part of a larger scheme, which has already been granted outline permission, to build up to 1,100 homes in the area. The new plans include the construction of 23 affordable homes, which exceeds the Section 106 agreement requirement of 20 per cent of the total homes. However, the provision of parking for these affordable homes has been identified as being slightly below the necessary requirement. This shortfall has been justified by the developers due to the area's accessibility, design quality, and census data. The planning application was approved with several conditions. These include pre-commencement requirements such as the submission of an Arboricultural Method Statement and Root Protection Barrier, as well as provisions for hedgehog movement, refuse points, ultra-low emission vehicle infrastructure, and biodiversity enhancements. The development must also adhere to submitted plans, including landscape, ecological, and engineering layouts. Despite the approval, the application faced objections from highways officers due to concerns over highway safety and parking. Key issues raised included inadequate design for buses and commercial vehicles at bends, non-compliance with Newport and Welsh highway standards, and the risk of unsafe on-street parking due to the parking shortfall. Cycle and pedestrian routes were also noted to not meet accessibility standards. The application received comments from South Wales Fire and Rescue, which recommended early attention to firefighting water supply and access. The application received no objections from the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust, as relevant archaeological work has already been completed, identifying Roman villa remains. The approved planning application is in line with the larger development scheme for the area, which will see the construction of up to 1,100 new homes. The development will also include infrastructure, such as a substation and landscaping. The application partially discharges several previously set conditions related to various aspects of the development.
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Mourners heartbroken as graveyard turned to ash in 'shocking act'
Mourners heartbroken as graveyard turned to ash in 'shocking act' Part of the Bedwellty graveyard was damaged by vandals Gravestones at the church have been significantly damaged (Image: Google Maps ) Around 20 graves were left with significant damage after the historic graveyard of a rural Welsh church was set on fire. The vicar described the damage as "shocking" and said he and his congregation were "suitably outraged". St Sannan's, in Bedwellty near Caerphilly, is home to a gravestone dating back to the 1770s. Reverend Matt Davis said the fire on Sunday morning had damaged a 100 square-metre area and "significantly damaged around" 20 graves but they haven't yet been able to properly access it as the ground is still hot. Rev Davis said as soon as volunteers could get safe access to the area they would be in contact with the families of the affected graves. Stay informed on Caerphilly news by signing up to our newsletter here . Reverend Davis believes around 20 graves have been damaged (Image: Parish of Bedwellty & New Tredegar ) Rev Davis said: "We only found out about it when one of my wardens saw the fire engines at the church on Sunday morning. It's quite an isolated church and we don't have any direct neighbours in the area where the fire took place. "There's nothing there which can just magically catch fire and where the fire came from there is a tree which is due to be removed so it seems they've set fire to some dead wood that was there and it's travelled across the grass. Article continues below "It is quite shocking. The pictures don't do it justice in showing how far the fire has gone or how far it could have gone. "Myself and the church community are very upset and sympathetic and suitably outraged as much of the family would be as those in the graves." Rev Davis also said they are looking for volunteers to help with the clear-up and general upkeep of the graveyard. "If anyone would be interested feel free to contact us," he added. People with family buried there flocked to the comments of a Facebook post to express their concern. One person wrote: "My grandparents are buried here. How low can some people go? No respect for anything or anyone." Someone else said: "That's disgusting. My great-grandparents are buried there in the old part." Article continues below A spokesman for South Wales Fire and Rescue said of Sunday's incident: "SWFRS received a call at approximately 11.46am to reports of smoke near St Sannans Church, Bedwellty. "Crews and an appliance from Aberbargoed attended the scene and extinguished a grass fire using a hose reel jet. Stop message was received around 12.59pm."
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Fire crews deal with huge fire as smoke seen for miles
Fire crews deal with huge fire as smoke seen for miles Multiple fire service crews were called to the scene of a 'large fire' on an industrial estate A warning was issued to residents after firefighters were called to the scene of a large fire on an industrial estate. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire on the Pont-y-felin Industrial Estate in the New Inn area of Pontypool at 4.15pm on Thursday, May 8. Black smoke could be billowing from the industrial estate for miles. Shortly before 5pm on Thursday, South Wales Fire and Rescue posted on social media to ask residents to keep their doors and windows closed. The post said: "Fire crews are in attendance at a large fire in the New Inn area, we advise residents to keep all doors and windows closed whilst we deal with the incident." Four fire engines and two water bowsers were in attendance to try and bring the large fire under control. A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) said it was understood that rubber matting, pallets and refuse that was on fire. Article continues below Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles (Image: Jemma Sandalls ) In total, the fire service received 33 calls about the incident. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here By 8pm, the incident had concluded and all crews had left the scene. Article continues below A spokesperson for SWFRS said: "We were called to a fire at Pont-y-felin Industrial Estate at 4.15pm. We had 33 calls in total. "The incident has now concluded and we have left the scene."
South Wales Argus
24-04-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Dog trapped on cliff edge near Treherbert saved by SWRFS
A dog stuck on a cliff near a 'large drop' was rescued Easter Sunday on April 20. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to Rhigos Mountain road, Treherbert after reports that a mastiff type dog was close to a dangerous cliff edge. A four-legged friend has been rescued by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (Image: NQ) A firefighter present said: 'The dog was with its owner when it ran off toward the cliffs.' A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue said: 'SWFRS received a call at approximately 15:24 on 20th April to reports of a dog that had fallen down a cliff near Rhigos Mountain road, Treherbert. 'Crews and appliances from Ebbw Vale, Barry and Treorchy attended and rescued the dog from the cliff edge. 'Stop message was received around 19:02.' Buster the dog stuck on a cliff (Image: NQ) Thankfully firefighters managed to reunite the fearless pooch called Buster with his owner. Talk about a 'ruff' day!
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Firefighters battle huge grass fires above Cardiff and in Bannau Brycheiniog
Grass fires have been rife once more as March draws to a close with blazes near on the Garth Hilltop overlooking Cardiff and Sugar Loaf Mountain outside Abergavenny as well as near Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taff. A strip of the popular hill walk, the Garth, was alight from late afternoon, March 31, and could be seen from Taff's Well and Gwaelod y Garth and Pentyrch side as well as smoke being visible from Tonteg and Church Village, just outside Pontypridd. Up in Monmouthshire, the Sugar Loaf - a attraction for thousands of hikers each year, firefighters also tackled a blaze on Monday (March 31). Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here Sharing pictures of the fire on X, Monmouthshire Conservative leader and local county councillor, Richard John wrote: "Shocking images from Abergavenny this evening as firefighters tackle wild fires on the Sugarloaf," alongside images of the fire on the hillside around sunset. READ MORE: Welsh mountain left a charred mess as grassfires burn through the night READ MORE: Someone put fish hooks in treats at a popular park and one dog almost died Shocking images from Abergavenny this evening as firefighters tackle wild fires on the Sugarloaf — Richard John (@RichardJohnRJ) March 31, 2025 Posting to their social media, South Wales Fire and Rescue (SWFR) confirmed they were in attendance at all three fires, describing the incidents at Hirwaun and Garth Hill as "two large grass fires." The third fire at Sugar Loaf they confirmed they were: "in attendance and dealing with grass fire Sugar Loaf Mountain, Abergavenny." #SWFRS are aware and in attendance at 2 large grass fires - Garth Hill, Gwaelod Y Garth & Penmoelallt Farm, Hirwaun. #ldk — South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (@SWFireandRescue) March 31, 2025 A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service told WalesOnline: "The fire on the Sugarloaf is being allowed to burn out and burn towards natural firebreak, so there's not much we're doing up there now, so that one will go out overnight I'd imagine. And at Garth Hill we are still there and have four fire appliances, and two ATVS in attendance." The three fires come just weeks after firefighters across Wales attended dozens of blazes during a particularly dry March. On one day, March 21, the Welsh fire services in South and Mid and West attended 25 blazes between them, find out more on that, here. A few days later, crews were in attendance for more than 12 hours to deal with a fire over Port Talbot. One wildfire near Treorchy in the Rhondda measured approximately 199 hectares and left huge parts of the mountain blackened. You can read more about that here. You can see the aftermath of this fire here. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. See our Privacy Notice
