Public Inquiry for Ruperra Castle

The Planning Inspectorate has rescheduled the Planning Hearing for the Ruperra Castle appeal. The previous arrangements for an Informal Hearing have been cancelled. There will now be a Public Inquiry held on 21 April 2009 at 10 am at the Council Chamber, Ty Penallta. Tredomen, Ystrad Mynach

Lawrence Burr of Cadw has issued the following comment.

"PINS has rescheduled the date of the hearing (now
changed in status to a Public Inquiry) to 21 April 2009. Cadw will be
presenting a Statement to PINS about the significance of Ruperra and the
effect of the proposed development upon the monument, its surrounding
registered garden and the other designated assets on site - such as the
listed buildings and conservation area. This will be to help guide the
Inspector's assessment of the planning application. I cannot of course
speculate as to the Inquiry's findings but Cadw's contribution - and that of
others too I am sure - will help to provide the Inspector with a full
understanding of the monument and its significance."

More information will be pasted as soon as it comes in.