P-05-1094 Stop the erosion of Pontypridd’s heritage - save the White Bridge
P-05-1094 Stop the erosion of Pontypridd’s heritage - save the White Bridge
This
petition was submitted by Cllr. Mike Powell having collected a total of 304
signatures.
Text of Petition:
We the undersigned ask
that the Welsh Government via CADW take action to ensure that the White Bridge
in Pontypridd is preserved so that the town does not lose yet another important
piece of its and Wales's heritage. Stop the erosion of Wales's heritage.
Additional Information:
The White Bridge was built
in 1907 and at the time of its construction was the longest reinforced concrete
arch in Britain. It was Grade II listed by CADW on 26 February 2001.
RCT Council have stated
their intention is to demolish the bridge following storm damage in early 2020
which they say has made it unsafe. Dafydd Elis Thomas, Deputy Minister for
Culture, Sport and Tourism, in a letter to Cllr Mike Powell dated 25 June 2020
made clear
“Planning Policy Wales
explains that the demolition of any listed building should be considered as
exceptional and any such proposal requires the strongest justification,
including a heritage impact statement. My officials have emphasised the high
level justification that would be required if an application for listed
building consent for demolition were to be successful”. Once it's gone it is
gone.
Status
This petition was
considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 04/10/2021.
The
Committee agreed to welcome the approach taken to safeguard the White bridge by
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in partnership with CADW and note that the petition
has achieved what it set out to do. Members agreed to congratulate the
petitioner on the success of the petition and agreed to close the petition.
Full
details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related
documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above.
It
was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 09/02/2021.
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Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 06/01/2021