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29 urban quiet areas designated in South Wales

Environment Minister, John Griffiths has granted ‘quiet area’ status to 29 locations across urban South Wales. Once an area has been designated it is protected from increases in noise by the Environmental Noise Directive and planning policy.

Four local authorities, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff, were invited to submit lists of their selected quiet areas earlier this year. A consultation period followed. The places being granted official quiet status include large, public spaces such as Heath Park, Cardiff, Cwmdonkin Park, Swansea and Neath Abbey ruins.

Environment Minister, John Griffiths said:

“I am delighted to be able to confer this status on all the areas put forward by local authorities. Earlier this month I spoke of my vision for improving urban areas in Wales and access to quiet green spaces is vital to realising this. It is important that people living and working in large urban areas have access to quiet areas where they can relax, unwind and enjoy time with family and friends.

“Many of the areas in this consultation are home to birds and other wildlife. The Welsh Government values the role these areas play in their neighbourhoods and is committed to preserving them for the future.”

This is first tranche of designated quiet areas in large urban areas under the Environmental Noise Directive (2002/49/EC). The Directive requires the Welsh Government to identify quiet areas in their noise action plans and implementation of EU Directives is a Programme for Government commitment.

Vale of Glamorgan Council

  • Belle Vue Park
  • Penarth Head Lane
  • Victoria Playing Fields
  • Golden Gates
  • Alexandra Park

Cardiff Council

  • Heath Park
  • Thompson’s Park
  • Parc Caedelyn
  • Roath Park (wild gardens, lake and botanical gardens)
  • Roath Park Pleasure Gardens
  • Roath Park Recreation Ground

City and County of Swansea

  • Cwmdonkin Park
  • Dunvant Park
  • Fendrod Lake
  • Parc Llewellyn
  • Morriston Park
  • Oystermouth Cemetery
  • Ravenhill Park
  • Underhill Park

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

  • Talbot Memorial Park
  • Vivian Park
  • Neath Abbey Ruins
  • Mount Pleasant Park, Melin
  • Skewen Park
  • Shelone Woods
  • Baglan Park
  • Victoria Gardens
  • Church Place
  • King George V Park, Pontardawe

A second round of noise mapping is taking place later this year, following which a second tranche of quiet areas will be consulted upon, including this time areas in Newport.

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