Council asks for views on Pontneddfechan development at gateway to waterfalls

Proposals include the development of new car parking on land adjacent to the river the the south of the village centre to the rear of the existing Sgwd Gwladys bistro and agricultural buildings.

The council says the popular area has a lack of car parking and faces problems with visitors “parking inappropriately”.

New public spaces, landscaping, pavements and traffic calming would also form part of the plans.

Proposals also include a new visitor hub and tourist accommodation to include public toilet provision along with a community farm shop.

The proposals are now being made available to view via a drop in session at The Angel Inn, Pontneddfechan on Thursday 28^th September 2023, 11am to 4.30pm. At the drop in session people will also be able to talk with the architects who are designing the scheme.

Cllr Cen Phillips, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for Nature, Tourism and Wellbeing said: “We are urging the public to contribute to the consultation on these exciting proposals for Pontneddfechan. We are committed to delivering investment which alleviates the pressures experienced by the local community and to put in place the infrastructure needed to manage visitors more effectively.’ 

Cllr Jeremy Hurley, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Economic Growth said; “We are very grateful to have received this hugely significant funding offer from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The Council has made clear its aim to support the Valleys and Villages of Neath Port Talbot and to deliver initiatives which ensure that our local environment, culture and heritage can be enjoyed by future generations.”

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to provide their feedback on the proposal through an online survey on the Council’s website.

(Lead image: Neath Port Talbot Council)