Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan

Appendix 1 – Settlement Hierarchy – Role and Function of Settlements

Growth Areas

Settlement: Carmarthen
Hierarchy: Growth Area
Settlement Ref: GA1
Description: Carmarthen is a vibrant and thriving market town, whose sustainable location at the junction of the A48 and A40 and on the London – Fishguard rail link ensures that it functions as the strategic gateway in West Wales.  As the major administrative centre for Carmarthenshire, the town is both a major employer in the County and a regional retail centre serving a wide rural hinterland.  The sustainable nature of Carmarthen and its capacity for growth underlines the town’s importance and will ensure its continued role as a centre for employment, retail, housing, health and leisure provision.  The prominence of Carmarthen is reinforced in the WSP which recognises the town’s role across the three Spatial Plan areas of Swansea Bay, Pembrokeshire - The Haven and Central Wales. Whilst it is categorised at a level comparable to Llanelli it is not capable or indeed appropriate for a comparable level of release.  In this regard, its position within the Tywi Valley with the natural constraints emerging from its position and topography, together with scale and traditional role within an agricultural context, required a level of provision which reflected these considerations.
Role:
Highly sustainable centre;
Strategic employment provision;
Strategic location;
Residential provision;
Regional Retail offer – Principal Centre;
Strategic sites contribution (see policy SP4);
Accessibility;
Tourism;
Recreation and Leisure.		 Considerations: 
Flooding;
European and /or International Sites;
Surface Water;
Biodiversity;
Built Conservation and Heritage;
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 1,854 dwellings
Employment Allocation – 25.33 hectares		 Related Settlements:
SC18: Cwmffrwd, Peniel, Bronwydd, Idole/Pentrepoeth, Whitemill, Bancycapel, Cwmdwyfran, Llanllwch, Nantycaws, Croesyceiliog and Llangain
Settlement: Llanelli (inc. Llangennech & Pwll)
Hierarchy: Growth Area
 
Settlement Ref: GA2
 
Description: Strategically located close to the M4 transport corridor as well as on the London – Fishguard rail link, Llanelli is a significant service centre and waterfront location situated in the south east of the County. Traditionally a centre for heavy industry and manufacturing, the town remains a key centre of administration and employment, whose sustainable location affirms its suitability to accommodate a proportionally high level of growth over the plan period. The area also benefits from considerable tourism/leisure potential, with the Millennium Coastal Park a key attraction.  Llanelli has the largest population base within the County.

Future opportunities include the holistic regeneration of the town centre and waterfront, thus enabling the town to fulfil its potential as a modern and vibrant destination that drives socio-economic improvements and enhances accessibility to homes, services and employment across the South East of Carmarthenshire and beyond.  The prominent role of Llanelli is recognised through the WSP as a hub and primary key settlement within the Swansea Bay -The Waterfront and Western Valleys Area. The ongoing investments into the area (both through the Council and its partners in respect of the Welsh Government (WG)) have been successful in regenerating areas left derelict through industrial decline. The settlement is developing a more diverse economic base with a decline in ‘old fashioned’ manufacturing activities. Also recognised is the need to allocate growth which reflects the high levels of deprivation within parts of the settlement.  This supports the need for the Plan to provide for economic growth whilst also reflecting the affordable housing need which has manifested in the area.
Role:
Highly sustainable centre;
Strategic employment provision;
Healthcare and educational provision;
Residential provision;
Retail (including town centre and regional centres)  – Principal Centre;
Strategic sites contribution (see policy SP4);
Accessibility through strategic highway and rail links;
Strategic Location with Cross Border Connectivity;
Tourism;
Recreation and Leisure;
Existing Gypsy and Traveller site.		 Considerations:
Flooding (Fluvial and Tidal);
Loughor Estuary/Burry Inlet  - European and / or International sites;
Surface Water;
Biodiversity;
Built Conservation and Heritage;
Sewerage Infrastructure;
Special Landscape Area;
Coastal management/protection.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 3,927 dwellings
Employment Allocation – 32.58 hectares
Settlement: Ammanford/Cross Hands
Hierarchy: Growth Area
Settlement Ref: GA3
Description:  The Ammanford/Cross Hands Growth Area consists of a number of interrelated settlements, many of which are contiguous in form.  Between them they are considered to perform a key role as the main centres in a series of linked settlements that comprise the identified Growth Area. The key strategic location of the Growth Area, on the M4 corridor and at the hub of the Amman and Gwendraeth Valleys, confirms its importance within the County and region. Ammanford/Cross Hands offers a range of national and local retail units and provides services and employment opportunities for a wider hinterland.  Ammanford/Cross Hands represents the second largest settlement in population terms within the LDP.  It does however differ significantly in form from Llanelli and Carmarthen in that it is a series of interrelated settlements focused around the two centres of Ammanford and Cross Hands. This variation in scale and function has a direct bearing on the relative suitability and appropriateness of a particular settlement to accommodate growth.  In distributing growth (notably Housing) a balanced view has been taken which supports a level of provision that provides for growth and is reflective of the area’s character and communities.

Traditionally a centre of heavy industry, the area affords future scope for regeneration to both the town centre of Ammanford (traditionally the retail focus), and also the surrounding communities. Cross Hands has grown substantially as a centre for retail and employment (through the retail and business park) in recent years, and its importance is emphasised by its proposed designation as a strategic zone. (see strategic sites below)  The prominent role of the Ammanford/Cross Hands area is recognised through the WSP as a hub and primary key settlement within the Swansea Bay-The Waterfront and Western Valleys Area.
Role:
Highly sustainable centre;
Strategic employment provision;
Strategic location;
Residential provision;
Retail based around Ammanford Town Centre and Cross Hands Retail Park.  Intermittent local facilities across settlements. Ammanford identified as a Principal Centre;
Strategic sites contribution (see policy SP4);
Accessibility;
Recreation and Leisure.		 Considerations:
Localised Flooding;
European and / or International sites;
Water Quality;
Localised Air Quality;
Biodiversity;
Localised sewerage infrastructure.

 
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 2,552 dwellings
Employment Allocation – 37.24 hectares 		Related Settlements:
SC34: Carmel, Cwmgwili, Foelgastell, Derwydd, Maesybont, Temple Bar, Milo, Pentregwenlais, Heol Ddu, Stag And Pheasant, Pantyllyn, Capel Seion and Llannon

Service Centres

Settlement: Burry Port/Pembrey
Hierarchy: Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T2/1
Description: The settlement is located on the sustainable transport corridor within close proximity to the growth area of Llanelli and on the main Fishguard - London Great Western Railway. The settlement has a history of industrial activity (focused on the harbour) which has now evolved to reflect the tourism potential offered by a waterfront location and high amenity value.  Burry Port Harbour offers regeneration potential. Pembrey Country Park and the Millennium Coast are major attractions that will continue to be important for tourism in the area. The settlement is recognised as a key settlement in the WSP Swansea Bay – Waterfront and the Western Valleys Area. Whilst the settlement consists of Burry Port and Pembrey, it is important to note that the two are distinctive and separate and therefore coalescence should be avoided.
Role:
Employment provision;
Strategic location;
Residential provision;
Localised education and healthcare;
Town centre with local retail service offer - defined as a Town Centres (Service Centres);
Harbour focused regeneration - (non vulnerable uses);
Accessibility (including access to Millennium Coastal park);
Tourism and Recreation;
Community Service provision.		 Considerations:
Flooding;
Loughor estuary/Burry Inlet - European and / or International sites;
Surface Water;
Biodiversity;
Avoidance of coalescence between Burry Port and Pembrey;
Special Landscape Area;
Coastal management/protection;
Built Conservation and Heritage.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 413 dwellings
Employment Allocation – 3.28 hectares		 Related Settlements:
Settlement: Llandeilo (inc. Ffairfach, Rhosmaen and Nantyrhibo)
Hierarchy: Service Centre
 
Settlement Ref: T2/2
 
Description: A rural market town strategically located on sustainable transport corridor linking South Wales with Central Wales and the Midlands. Llandeilo performs an important role in service terms across a wider hinterland. It is recognised as a key settlement with cross boundary importance within the WSP. The settlement is in close proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Role:
Employment provision;
Residential provision;
Town centre and local retail service offer -  defined as a Town Centres (Service Centres);
Accessibility through strategic highway and Heart of Wales Rail links;
Tourism;
Recreation and Leisure;
Community service provision.		 Considerations: 
Localised flooding
European and / or International sites
Biodiversity
Built Conservation and Heritage;
Sewerage Infrastructure;
Highways Infrastructure (Proposed bypass route) Air Quality Management Area.

 
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 263 dwellings
Employment Allocation – 2.33 hectares		 Related Settlements:
SC30: Cwmifor, Golden Grove, Penybanc, Salem, Broad Oak, Manordeilo, Llangathen and Trapp
Settlement: Llandovery
Hierarchy: Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T2/3
Description: This market town is located in the rural north east of the County, along a sustainable transport corridor to Central Wales and the Midlands. Llandovery performs an important role in service terms across a wider hinterland. It is recognised as a key settlement within the WSP: Central Wales Area. The settlement is in close proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park. Scope for future development needs to be balanced against the potential flooding constraints.
Role:
Employment provision;
Residential provision;
Town centre with local retail service offer - defined as a Town Centre (Service Centres);
Accessibility through strategic highway and Heart of Wales Rail links;
Tourism;
Recreation and Leisure;
Community service provision.		 Considerations:
Flood Risk;
European and / or International sites;
Built Conservation and Heritage.

 
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 111dwellings
Employment Allocation – N/A		 Related Settlements:
SC26: Llansadwrn, Llanwrda; SC27: Cilycwm; SC28: Cynghordy; SC29: Rhandirmwyn
Settlement: Newcastle Emlyn
Hierarchy: Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T2/4
Description: The market town of Newcastle Emlyn is situated in the rural north west of the County, part of the town (Adpar) is located within the neighbouring authority of Ceredigion.  Newcastle Emlyn performs an important role in service terms across a wider hinterland. The settlement is recognised as a key settlement with cross boundary importance within the WSP. Opportunities for housing and employment exist, but future expansion is constrained by the topographical nature of the settlement.

The majority of the settlement, particularly the town centre and services, falls within Carmarthenshire. Whilst separated from the town by the River Teifi, the area known as Adpar lies in Ceredigion. Both the town and Adpar function as one settlement as a whole and depend upon one and another. 
Role:
Employment provision;
Cross border location;
Residential provision;
Town centre and local retail service offer -  defined as a Town Centre (Service Centres);
Accessibility through highway network;
Community service provision.		 Considerations:
Localised flooding;
European and / or International sites;
Built Conservation and Heritage;
Topography.

 
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 89 dwellings
Employment Allocation - 1 hectare		 Related Settlements:
SC6: Cenarth and Pentrecagal
Cross Border: Adpar
Settlement: St. Clears (incl. Pwll Trap)
Hierarchy: Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T2/5
Description: Town located on sustainable transport corridor between Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.  St. Clears performs an important role in service terms across a wider hinterland. It is recognised as a key settlement within the WSP, fulfilling a local service centre, employment and tourism role.
Role:
Employment provision;
Strategically Located on Strategic highway network with accessibility benefits;
Residential provision;
Town centre and local retail service offer -  defined as a Town Centres (Service Centres);
Community service provision.		 Considerations:
Localised Flooding;
European and / or International sites;
Built Conservation and Heritage.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 279 dwellings
Employment Allocation – 1.92 hectares		 Related Settlements:
SC11: Meidrim, Llanddowror and Llangynin
Settlement: Whitland
Hierarchy: Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T2/6
Description: The settlement is located on sustainable transport corridor between Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. Whitland is located close to the County’s boundary with Pembrokeshire and performs an important role in service terms across a wider hinterland. It is recognised as a key settlement within the WSP Pembrokeshire – The Haven Area as fulfilling a local service centre, employment and tourism role.  Offers scope for future development and regeneration, particularly the former creamery site.
Role:
Local employment provision;
Strategically Located on Strategic highway and rail networks with accessibility benefits;
Residential provision;
Town centre and local retail service offer -  defined as a Town Centres (Service Centres);
Community service provision;
Gypsy and Traveller site.		 Considerations:
Flood Risk;
Built Conservation and Heritage.

 
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 205 dwellings
Employment Allocation – 3.04 hectares		 Related Settlements:
SC5: Llanfallteg and Cwmfelin Boeth.

Local Service Centre

Settlement: Laugharne
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/1
Description: The settlement is located at the mouth of the River Taf, on the A4066. It is recognised as a local centre in the WSP, which contributes as a significant centre for tourism. It serves as a local centre within the area.
Role:
Residential provision;
Local retail offer – Defined as a District Centres (Local Service Centres);
Accessibility;
Tourism;
Recreation facilities;
Community service provision.		 Considerations:
Localised flooding;
European and / or International sites;
Built Conservation and Heritage.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 82 dwellings
Employment Allocation – N/A		 Related Settlements:
SC12: Broadway, Cross Inn and Llansadurnen
Settlement: Ferryside
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/2
Description: The settlement is situated at the mouth of the River Towy along the main rail link to West Wales. Whilst not recognised within the WSP, it nevertheless fulfils a local centre role for outlying hamlets and villages. In noting its sustainability credentials, it should also be noted that the settlement is rural in context, scale and character as compared to the primarily urbanised south east belt / post industrial valleys. Whilst Ferryside is not identified in the WSP, it is noted that the WSP does identify the wider Towy estuary area as having coastal tourism potential.
Role:
Small scale employment provision;
Residential provision;
Local retail offer – Defined as a District Centres (Local Service Centres);
Accessibility through rail links;
Tourism potential;
Recreation facilities;
Community service provision.		 Considerations:
Localised flooding;
European and / or International sites;
Highways Infrastructure.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 32 dwellings
Employment Allocation – N/A		  
Settlement: Kidwelly
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/3
Description: Kidwelly is situated on the main coastal transport link (A484) between Llanelli and Carmarthen and is also serviced by the main Fishguard – London Great Western Railway. It is recognised as a key settlement in the WSP and serves as a local centre within the area. The southern area of the town offers scope for appropriate employment and housing development, whilst the central area is designated as a conservation area and is constrained by recreation/amenity and flood risk considerations. The northern area is characterised by an attractive landscape (Special Landscape Area) and elevated terrain which affords panoramic views over the town and Carmarthen Bay. Kidwelly / Trimsaran is identified as a key settlement in the WSP, however the LDP, in recognising their importance as separate and distinctive Local Service Centres, classifies them as two separate (Tier 3) settlements. This does not downplay their contribution and simply takes into account their role, function and character/capacity for growth. Kidwelly plays an important local service centre role in the primarily urbanised south east of Carmarthenshire and at the southern gateway to the Gwendraeth Valley. Reference is made to the housing allocation figure for Kidwelly which is representative of its ability to accommodate an appropriate scale of growth. It is important to note that Kidwelly is located outside of the WSP waterfront masterplan area, however its designation within the LDP as a Local Service Centre allows for recognition of the role it has to play in supporting Burry Port and Llanelli.
Role:
Local employment provision;
Residential provision;
Town centre and local retail offer – defined as a District Centre (Local Service Centre);
Accessibility through strategic highway and rail links;
Tourism/heritage tourism;
Localised education and healthcare;
Recreation and leisure provision;
Community service provision.		 Considerations:
Flooding;
European and / or International sites;
Built Conservation and Heritage;
Special Landscape Area.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 301 dwellings
Employment Allocation – N/A		 Related Settlements:
SC17: Llansaint/Broadway, Four Roads, Mynyddygarreg and Llandyfaelog
Settlement: Trimsaran
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/4
Description: The settlement is located within the Gwendraeth Valley north west of Llanelli and is recognised as a key settlement in the WSP. It serves as a local centre within the area. Kidwelly / Trimsaran is identified as a key settlement in the WSP, however the LDP, in recognising their importance as separate and distinctive Local Service Centres, classifies them as two separate (Tier 3) settlements. This does not downplay their contribution and simply takes into account their role, function and character/capacity for growth. The housing allocation figure for Trimsaran is representative of its ability to accommodate an appropriate scale of growth. It is noted that Trimsaran in the WSP was linked with Kidwelly and was not a stand alone settlement. It should be noted that Trimsaran’s classification as a Local Service Centre reflects its contribution within the area and to surrounding communities.
Role:
Residential provision;
Local retail offer – Defined as a District Centres (Local Service Centres);
Accessibility through highway network;
Community service provision;
Recreation and leisure provision;
Links to Ffos Las Racecourse.		 Considerations:
Linguistic Considerations;
Topography.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 164 dwellings
Employment Allocation - N/A		 Related Settlements:
SC38: Penymynydd
Settlement: Pontyates/Meinciau/Ponthenri
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/5
Description: The settlement is situated along the B4309 & B4317 within the post industrial Gwendraeth Valley equidistant between Carmarthen and Llanelli. It has a wide range of local facilities and fulfils a local centre role within the area. Consideration will be required to the topography of the area when developing land use planning proposals, with due thought required to locating development as close as possible to the central hub of the villages. The settlement contributes to a wider Gwendraeth Valley ‘sense of place’ in terms of social, economic and linguistic considerations as well as the community/recreational facilities available. Whilst they are not identified in the WSP, the non identification of the locally important Gwendraeth Fawr valley settlements of Pontyberem and Pontyates (which have populations of 2,761 and 3,166 along with a host of facilities and provisions) within the LDP would result in inconsistencies in the Plan’s strategy and would fail to recognise their important role and function as Local Service Centres.
Role:
Residential provision;
Accessibility through highway network and the Gwendraeth Valley connectivity corridor;
Small scale retail offer – Defined as a District Centre (Local Service Centre);
Community service provision;
Localised education and healthcare;
Recreation and leisure provision.		 Considerations:
Flooding;
Topography;
Special Landscape Area (Meinciau);
Linguistic considerations.

 
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 239 dwellings
Employment Allocation - N/A		 Related Settlements:
SC40: Cynheidre, Pontantwn and Carway
Settlement: Pontyberem/Bancffosfelen
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/6
Description: The settlement is situated along the B4317 within the post industrial Gwendraeth Valley equidistant between Carmarthen and Llanelli. It has a wide range of local facilities and fulfils a local centre role within the area. Consideration will be required to the topography of the area when developing land use planning proposals, with due thought required to locating development as close as possible to the central hub of the villages. The settlement contributes to a wider Gwendraeth Valley ‘sense of place’ in terms of social, economic and linguistic considerations as well as the community/recreational facilities available. Given the area’s mining past, there is land that is classified as previously developed. Whilst they are not identified in the WSP, the non identification of the locally important Gwendraeth Fawr valley settlements of Pontyberem and Pontyates (which have populations of 2,761 and 3,166 along with a host of facilities and provisions) within the LDP would result in inconsistencies in the Plan’s strategy and would fail to recognise their important role and function as Local Service Centres.
Role:
Local employment provision;
Residential provision;
Accessibility through highway network and the Gwendraeth Valley connectivity corridor;
Small scale retail offer – Defined as a District Centre (Local Service Centre);
Community service provision;
Localised education and healthcare (including life long learning resource centre at Coalbrook Road);
Recreation and leisure provision.		 Considerations:
Flooding;
Topography;
Previously developed land;
Linguistic considerations.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 140 dwellings
Employment Allocation - N/A		 Related Settlements:
SC39: Crwbin, Mynyddcerrig and Llangyndeyrn
Settlement: Hendy/Fforest
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/7
Description: The settlement is located adjacent to the M4, north east of the Growth Area of Llanelli. It has a wide range of local facilities and fulfils a local centre role within the area. The settlement boasts a wide range and mix of housing types that are clustered around the Gwili river valley. There are constraints to development in the centre of Hendy (flood risk and recreation considerations) whilst there are also challenges in terms of topography and landscape/amenity impact in Fforest (Loughor Valley SLA). In spite of these challenges, the area’s development/market potential is confirmed by its proximity to the M4 and its sustainability and vitality is demonstrated via its district centre offer and range of community/recreation facilities. Hendy’s identification as a Local Service Centre reflects of a role and function that is largely supportive of Llanelli and provides an opportunity to accommodate a level of growth akin to a settlement which is located within the primarily urbanised south east of the County. Hendy was categorised as part of Llanelli in the WSP and whilst the level of growth distributed to the village in the LDP is testimony to its location adjacent to the M4, its function at a County level is that of a Local Service Centre. In this regard, it should be noted that the settlement is detached from, but well related to Llanelli. It exhibits the character of a Local Service Centre in that it provides an important localised role but looks to nearby Llanelli and Swansea for higher level provisions.
Role:
Local employment provision;
Strategically Located on Strategic highway and rail networks with accessibility benefits;
Localised education and healthcare;
Residential provision;
Local retail service offer – Defined as a District Centre (Local Service Centre);
Community service provision;
Recreation.		 Considerations:
Flooding;
Special Landscape Area;
Proximate to European and / or International sites (Loughor estuary/Burry Inlet).
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 219 dwellings
Employment Allocation - N/A		 Related Settlements:
SC36: Llanedi
Cross Border: Pontarddulais
Settlement: Glanamman/Garnant
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/8
Description: The settlement is located in the upper Amman Valley on strategic transport corridor close to the Growth Area settlement of Ammanford. The Upper Amman Valley is recognised as a key settlement in the WSP. It serves as a local centre for the area. The settlement is in close proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park. Glanaman/Garnant’s identification as a local service centre in the LDP is reflective of its role and function within the post industrial Amman Valley. Its spatial position is within close proximity to Ammanford which allows it to look to that settlement for certain provisions whilst also fulfilling an important localised role. Whilst Glanaman/Garnant is not directly identified in the WSP, it should be noted that the Upper Amman Valley is identified as a key settlement.
Role:
Employment provision;
Located on Strategic highway with accessibility benefits;
Residential provision;
Local retail service offer – Defined as a District Centres (Local Service Centres);
Community service provision;
Recreation and leisure provision.		 Considerations:
Flood Risk.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 247 dwellings
Employment Allocation - 0.7 hectares		  
Settlement: Brynamman
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/9
Description: The settlement is located in the upper Amman Valley on a strategic transport corridor with good transport links to Ammanford, Central Wales and the Swansea Valley. The Upper Amman Valley is recognised as a key settlement in the WSP. It serves as a local centre for the area. The settlement is in close proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park.  Brynamman’s identification as a Local Service Centre in the LDP is reflective of its role and function within the post industrial Amman Valley. Its spatial position is within close proximity to Ammanford and cross border links to Swansea Valley settlements which allows it to look to that settlement for certain provisions whilst also fulfilling an important localised role. Whilst Brynamman is not directly identified in the WSP, it should be noted that the Upper Amman Valley is identified as a key settlement.
Role:
Located on Strategic highway with accessibility benefits;
Local Employment provision;
Residential provision;
Local retail service offer – Defined as a District Centres (Local Service Centres);
Community service provision.		 Considerations:
Localised Flooding.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 107 dwellings
Employment Allocation – N/A		 Related Settlements:
SC35: Ystradowen, Rhosamman and Cefnbrynbrain
Cross Border: Lower Brynaman
Settlement: Llangadog
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/10
Description: A rural settlement situated just off the A40 between Llandeilo and Llandovery. It is recognised as a key settlement within the WSP. It performs an important role in service terms across a wider hinterland.  Llangadog is identified within the WSP as a key settlement within the Tywi Valley Cluster whilst the LDP classifies it as a Local Service Centre. This reflects the largely rural nature of the Central Wales Area and the role of the settlements within that context. In identifying the settlement as a Local Service Centre the LDP does not seek to downplay its contribution and takes into account its role, function and character/capacity for growth. It recognises and reflects the categorisation within the WSP having to regard the settlements character and context. It is noted that its WSP key settlement status is as part of a primary settlement cluster and not as a standalone settlement. The settlement plays an important Local Service Centre role in a rural part of Carmarthenshire which is entirely consistent with and reflective of its WSP categorisation and position within the Tywi Valley cluster.
Role:
Local employment provision;
Sustainably located near a Strategic highway and on the Heart of Wales rail network with accessibility benefits;
Residential provision;
Local retail service offer – Defined as a District Centres (Local Service Centres);
Regeneration potential (Former Creamery site);
Community service provision.		 Considerations:
Localised Flooding;
Built Conservation and Heritage.
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 37 dwellings
Employment Allocation – N/A		 Related Settlements:
SC26: Llanwrda, Llansadwrn, Ashfield Row, Felindre and Waunystrad Meurig.
Settlement: Llanybydder
Hierarchy: Local Service Centre
Settlement Ref: T3/11
Description: This rural settlement is located in the north of the County on the border with the neighbouring authority of Ceredigion. It is situated on a strategic transport corridor between Carmarthenshire and Central Wales. It is recognised as a key settlement within the WSP and serves as a local centre for the area. The small settlement of Ty Mawr which lies to the south-east is considered to be part of the settlement and offers local employment provision. Llanybydder is identified within the WSP as a key settlement within the Teifi Valley Cluster whilst the LDP classifies it as a Local Service Centre. This reflects the largely rural nature of the Central Wales Area and the role of the settlements within that context. In identifying the settlement as a Local Service Centre the LDP does not seek to downplay its contribution and takes into account its role, function and character/capacity for growth and reflects its importance in cross border terms with the neighbouring Ceredigion Council. It recognises and reflects the categorisation within the WSP having to regard the settlements character and context. It is noted that its WSP key settlement status is as part of a primary settlement cluster and not as a stand alone settlement. The settlement plays an important Local Service Centre role in a rural part of Carmarthenshire which is entirely consistent with and reflective of its WSP categorisation and position within the Teifi Valley cluster.
Role:
Local employment provision;
Located on strategic highway with accessibility benefits;
Residential provision;
Local retail service offer – Defined as a District Centre (Local Service Centres);
Community service provision.		 Considerations:
Flooding;
Afon Teifi SAC (European and / or International sites).
Levels of Growth:
Residential – 98 dwellings
Employment Allocation – 0.51 hectares		 Related Settlements:
SC22: Pencarreg and Llanllwni
Cross border: Alltyblacca, Highmead

Table 12 – Settlement Hierarchy – Role and Function of Settlements


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