Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Vale of Glamorgan Council

Policy SP10 seeks to encourage a modal shift towards sustainable forms of transport through “siting new developments in sustainable and accessible locations where a range of services and facilities are within walking and cycling distance.”

Cowbridge comprises a sustainable self-contained settlement with regards to access to services such as primary and secondary schools, shops including supermarkets, medical services at the medical practice and pharmacy, sports activities including a leisure centre, a library and places of worship. Cowbridge has excellent connections to the A48 with regular bus services that provide access to Cardiff, Porthcawl and Llantwit Major. In order for the RLDP to achieve the second test of soundness (Is the Plan appropriate?), more housing growth should be located at Cowbridge owing to its sustainable location as a Service Centre Settlement.