Climate Change Minister has approved the proposed sale
of the Upper Cosmeston Farm site, inviting proposals which are
required to meet new and demanding net zero carbon living
standards.
Residential development of the land will see more than 500 new
homes being built, with a requirement for 50% to be affordable to
support the Welsh Government’s commitment to deliver 20,000
affordable homes by 2026.
Development of the land owned by the Welsh Government was
established in the Vale of Glamorgan Local Development Plan and
will also see a new primary school, public open spaces, an active
travel route and community facilities also being constructed.
The development will help to support both social and
environmental well-being in the community and bidders will need
to demonstrate how they will meet the very highest standards of
placemaking, space and quality as well as delivering a far higher
proportion of affordable homes than is usual on such
developments.
Climate Change Minister said: “The Welsh Government has
a central role in addressing the climate emergency in Wales and
we must lead by example in residential developments.
“We have been working closely with the Vale of Glamorgan on the
development proposals for Upper Cosmeston Farm to ensure they
meet the objectives I have previously laid out to deliver wider
housing and social benefits.
“We are committed to creating a greener, stronger and fairer
Wales and would encourage bidders to be innovative and go beyond
the objectives set out to create beautiful homes and places that
are high quality, energy efficient, low carbon and sustainable.”
The disposal is being managed on behalf of the Welsh Government
by international property consultancy, Savills.
