Cefnogi
1 Ymgynghoriad ar Cynllun Datblygu Lleol Newydd
ID sylw: 6231
Derbyniwyd: 11/03/2026
Respondent ID: 2477
Ymatebydd: Associated British Ports
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ABP supports the general approach of this strategy, but advises that amendments should be made to the supporting text.
The Masterplan that was prepared and is referenced within this Deposit RLDP included land that is no longer to be brought forward for development by ABP. As a result, ABP will be preparing a new Masterplan that more accurately reflects the current position and the future aspirations for the Port.
The masterplanning exercise will be subject to a rigorous process and it is likely that the ambitions for the Port will be similar to those identified in the previous Masterplan, including the redevelopment of the Black Rocks Site and the promotion of the Clean Growth Hub. ABP will also continue to commit to investment in the Port facilities.
As delivered on other ABP land holdings across the UK, there is potential at the Port of Barry to create new renewable energy hubs, solar, green hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities. The reference to the suitability of green energy generation should be included.
In order to reflect the potential and opportunities at Barry more accurately, ABP proposes that paragraph 5.35 is amended to read as shown below:
5.35 In addition, Associated British Ports (ABP) will be masterplanning the Port which identifies future redevelopment opportunities on land within their ownership. This may include:
• Investment in Port infrastructure.
• Redevelopment of Black Rocks Growth Zone for potential uses such as battery supply chain, advanced manufacturing, rare earth mineral processing, next generation biofuel manufacturing, and other green energy generation and Port-related opportunities.
• The Port Clean Growth Hub focusing on zero carbon operations and manufacturing.
Amendments to paragraph 5.35 are requested to update information on the ABP Masterplan
ABP supports the general approach of this strategy, but advises that amendments should be made to the supporting text.
The Masterplan that was prepared and is referenced within this Deposit RLDP included land that is no longer to be brought forward for development by ABP. As a result, ABP will be preparing a new Masterplan that more accurately reflects the current position and the future aspirations for the Port.
The masterplanning exercise will be subject to a rigorous process and it is likely that the ambitions for the Port will be similar to those identified in the previous Masterplan, including the redevelopment of the Black Rocks Site and the promotion of the Clean Growth Hub. ABP will also continue to commit to investment in the Port facilities.
As delivered on other ABP land holdings across the UK, there is potential at the Port of Barry to create new renewable energy hubs, solar, green hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities. The reference to the suitability of green energy generation should be included.
In order to reflect the potential and opportunities at Barry more accurately, ABP proposes that paragraph 5.35 is amended to read as shown below:
5.35 In addition, Associated British Ports (ABP) will be masterplanning the Port which identifies future redevelopment opportunities on land within their ownership. This may include:
• Investment in Port infrastructure.
• Redevelopment of Black Rocks Growth Zone for potential uses such as battery supply chain, advanced manufacturing, rare earth mineral processing, next generation biofuel manufacturing, and other green energy generation and Port-related opportunities.
• The Port Clean Growth Hub focusing on zero carbon operations and manufacturing.