RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Flood Risk Management Plan

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RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN

VOLUME 1

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Headquarters
The Pavilions
Cambrian Park
Clydach Vale
Tonypandy
CF40 2XX

Email: [email protected]

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FOREWORD
During recent years, communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf have
experienced the severe impacts and consequences of flooding. We
have also witnessed other areas of the United Kingdom being subjected
to devastating flood events. It is widely held that floods such as these
are likely to become more frequent as the effects of climate change
develop. The consequences of this unchecked expected increase in
flooding will likely see greater risks to life, the economy and the
environment of Rhondda Cynon Taf. In response to the above,
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has developed a holistic
response to managing flood risk in the form of its first Flood Risk
Management Plan. The Flood Risk Management Plan has been
prepared with due deference to the objectives outlined in Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, published in 2012.

The Flood Risk Management Plan is a key milestone in ensuring that the risk of flooding within
Rhondda Cynon Taf is managed as a whole, integrating the work done by the Council,
Government Bodies, Water Companies, communities and individuals. The Flood Risk
Management Plan sets out the various measures that will be used to both gain a greater
understanding of; and manage flood risk within Rhondda Cynon Taf. It should be stressed
that the measures outlined within the Flood Risk Management Plan only contribute to the
management of flood risk, aiming to assist in the prioritisation of flood risk management
interventions where most required. Given the current pressures on public finance, it would be
unrealistic to protect all property and infrastructure from the risk of flooding.

The Flood Risk Management Plan focuses on local flood risk, defined as flooding caused by
surface runoff, groundwater and ordinary watercourses (streams, ditches etc.). This type of
flooding was responsible for the highly publicised flooding of 2009, and is as an important
mechanism of flooding within Rhondda Cynon Taf as is flooding from main rivers. However, it
is appreciated that it is not the source of flooding that is of importance to those affected, but
the effects. The Flood Risk Management Plan therefore sets out how Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council will work collaboratively with other key stakeholders to input into the
management of all sources of flood risk and ensure that investment decisions are made
according to levels of risk.

Measures within the Flood Risk Management Plan outline how Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council will attempt to gain a better understanding of the risks of flooding. By using
modern modelling software it is possible to determine properties that are at risk from flooding,
or are likely to be at risk of flooding in the future. It is appreciated that householders may
have concerns about using models to determine areas of flood risk, but they are a significant
and important tool in ensuring that limited resources are used in an effective manner to target
flood risk measures to areas at the highest risk.

The Flood Risk Management Plan presents Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s
preferred methodology for dealing with and better understanding flood risk and ensuring that
communities, infrastructure and the wider environment are more resilient to the impacts of
flooding and climate change.

Councillor Andrew Morgan

Leader of the Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .................................................................................................................................. iii 
1.0  PURPOSE OF THE FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS ............................................ 1 
1.1  What is a Flood Risk Management Plan? ............................................... 1 
1.2  What is Included in this Flood Risk Management Plan? ......................... 1 
1.3  Legislative context .................................................................................. 2 
2.0  SUMMARY OF RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL .................... 5 
2.1  Administrative Area................................................................................. 5 
2.2  Land Use ................................................................................................ 6 
2.3  Geology .................................................................................................. 7 
2.4  Hydrogeology ......................................................................................... 7 
2.5  Catchment Characteristics...................................................................... 8 
2.6  Flood Risk in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council ................ 21 
3.0  HOW DO WE CURRENTLY MANAGE FLOOD RISK? .................................................. 24 
3.1  Operational Procedures ........................................................................ 24 
3.2  Regulatory Powers ............................................................................... 24 
3.3  Local Flood Risk Management Strategy ............................................... 25 
3.4  Who we work with to manage flood risk................................................ 31 
3.5  Flood Risk Management Functions ..................................................... 33 
4.0  WHY DO WE HAVE TO PRODUCE A FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN?............. 37 
4.1  Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment ..................................................... 37 
4.2  Updated Flood Maps for Surface Water ............................................... 40 
4.3  How are we drawing conclusions from the uFMfSW? .......................... 41 
4.4  What is being counted? ........................................................................ 42 
4.5  Flood Investigation Areas ..................................................................... 48 
5.0  HOW WE WILL MANAGE FLOOD RISK ........................................................................ 49 
5.1  Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Managing Flood Risk ...... 49 
5.2  Strategic Environmental Screening ...................................................... 50 
5.3  Flood Risk Management Plan Measures and EU reporting codes ....... 52 
6.0  HOW THIS FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN HAS BEEN CO-ORDINATED? ...... 57 
6.1  Working Groups .................................................................................... 57 
6.2  Co-ordination with River Basin District.................................................. 60 
6.3  The Severn River Basin District Management Plan .............................. 64 
6.4  The Severn River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan ............ 67 
7.0  RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL – BOROUGH WIDE .......... 70 
7.1  Overview............................................................................................... 70 
7.2  Conclusions from the uFMfSW ............................................................. 70 
8.0  RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL – FLOOD RISK AREA ...... 76 
8.1  Overview............................................................................................... 76 
8.2  Conclusions from the uFMfSW ............................................................. 76 
9.0  COMMUNITY AREAS ...................................................................................................... 82 
9.1  Aberaman North ................................................................................... 82 
9.2  Aberaman South ................................................................................... 87 
9.3  Abercynon ............................................................................................ 92 
9.4  Aberdare East ....................................................................................... 97 
9.5  Aberdare West/Llwydcoed .................................................................. 102 
9.6  Beddau ............................................................................................... 107 
9.7  Brynna ................................................................................................ 112 
9.8  Church Village .................................................................................... 117 
9.9  Cilfynydd ............................................................................................. 122 

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9.10  Cwm Clydach ..................................................................................... 127 

9.11  Cwmbach............................................................................................ 132 
9.12  Cymmer .............................................................................................. 138 
9.13  Ferndale ............................................................................................. 143 
9.14  Gilfach Goch ....................................................................................... 148 
9.15  Glyncoch............................................................................................. 153 
9.16  Graig ................................................................................................... 158 
9.17  Hawthorn ............................................................................................ 163 
9.18  Hirwaun .............................................................................................. 168 
9.19  Llanharan............................................................................................ 173 
9.20  Llanharry............................................................................................. 178 
9.21  Llantrisant Town ................................................................................. 183 
9.22  Llantwit Fardre .................................................................................... 188 
9.23  Llwynypia ............................................................................................ 193 
9.24  Maerdy................................................................................................ 198 
9.25  Mountain Ash East ............................................................................. 203 
9.26  Mountain Ash West............................................................................. 208 
9.27  Penrhiwceiber ..................................................................................... 213 
9.28  Pentre ................................................................................................. 218 
9.29  Penygraig ........................................................................................... 223 
9.30  Penywaun ........................................................................................... 227 
9.31  Pontyclun ............................................................................................ 232 
9.32  Pontypridd Town ................................................................................. 237 
9.33  Porth ................................................................................................... 242 
9.34  Rhigos ................................................................................................ 247 
9.35  Rhondda ............................................................................................. 252 
9.36  Rhydfelin............................................................................................. 257 
9.37  Taffs Well............................................................................................ 262 
9.38  Talbot Green ....................................................................................... 267 
9.39  Tonteg ................................................................................................ 272 
9.40  Tonypandy .......................................................................................... 277 
9.41  Tonyrefail East .................................................................................... 282 
9.42  Tonyrefail West ................................................................................... 287 
9.43  Trallwng .............................................................................................. 292 
9.44  Trealaw ............................................................................................... 297 
9.45  Treforest ............................................................................................. 302 
9.46  Treherbert ........................................................................................... 307 
9.47  Treorchy ............................................................................................. 312 
9.48  Tylorstown .......................................................................................... 317 
9.49  Tyn-Y-Nant ......................................................................................... 322 
9.50  Ynyshir................................................................................................ 327 
9.51  Ynysybwl ............................................................................................ 332 
9.52  Ystrad ................................................................................................. 337 
10.0  COST BENEFIT OF PROPOSED MEASURES ............................................................ 342 
10.1  Implementation of Measures .............................................................. 342 
10.2  Funding Mechanisms.......................................................................... 342 
11.0  CONSULTATION ........................................................................................................... 345 
12.0  MONITORING AND REVIEW ........................................................................................ 345 

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Flood Risk Regulations 2009 Timeline............................................................................ 3 

Figure 2: Location of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council within Wales ........................ 5 
Figure 3: Catchments within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council ................................. 9 
Figure 4: Typical view of the Rhondda Fawr with the town of Treorchy ....................................... 10 
Figure 5: Typical view of the Rhondda Fach with the town of Maerdy ......................................... 11 
Figure 6: Typical view of the Cynon Valley .................................................................................. 14 
Figure 7: Typical view of the Lower Taff catchment (Nantgarw) .................................................. 16 
Figure 8: Typical view of the Afon Elai Catchment ....................................................................... 18 
Figure 9: Indicative Flood Risk Area within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council......... 39 
Figure 10: Location of community areas within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council .. 47 
Figure 11: Example of measures graph ....................................................................................... 56 
Figure 12: Water Framework Directive River Basin Districts and Management Catchments within
Wales ............................................................................................................................................. 62 
Figure 13: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council uFMfSW: Risk to people .................... 73 
Figure 14: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council uFMfSW: Risk to economic activity ... 74 
Figure 15: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council uFMfSW: Risk to the natural and
historical environment .................................................................................................................... 75 
Figure 16: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Indicative Flood Risk Area uFMfSW:
Risk to people ................................................................................................................................ 79 
Figure 17: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Indicative Flood Risk Area uFMfSW:
Risk to economic activity ............................................................................................................... 80 
Figure 18: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Indicative Flood Risk Area uFMfSW:
Risk to the natural and historical environment .............................................................................. 81 
Figure 19: Aberaman North uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ........................................................................................................................................ 86 
Figure 20: Aberaman South uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ........................................................................................................................................ 91 
Figure 21: Abercynon uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors96 
Figure 22: Aberdare East uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 101 
Figure 23: Aberdare West/Llwydcoed uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and
environmental receptors .............................................................................................................. 106 
Figure 24: Beddau uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors.. 111 
Figure 25: Brynna uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors... 116 
Figure 26: Church Village uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 121 
Figure 27: Cilfynydd uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 126 
Figure 28: Cwm Clydach uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 131 
Figure 29: Cwmbach uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 137 
Figure 30: Cymmer uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 142 
Figure 31: Ferndale uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 147 
Figure 32: Gilfach Goch uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 152 
Figure 33: Glyncoch uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 157 
Figure 34: Graig uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors ..... 162 
Figure 35: Hawthorn uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors167 
Figure 36: Hirwaun uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors . 172 
Figure 37: Llanharan uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 177 
Figure 38: Llanharry uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 182 
Figure 39: Llantrisant Town uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 187 
Figure 40: Llantwit Fardre uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 192 

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Figure 41: Llwynypia uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 197 
Figure 42: Maerdy uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors .. 202 
Figure 43: Mountain Ash East uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 207 
Figure 44: Mountain Ash West uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 212 
Figure 45: Penrhiwceiber uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 217 
Figure 46: Pentre uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors ... 222 
Figure 47: Penygraig uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 226 
Figure 48: Penywaun uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 231 
Figure 49: Pontyclun uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 236 
Figure 50: Pontypridd Town uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 241 
Figure 51: Porth uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors ..... 246 
Figure 52: Rhigos uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors ... 251 
Figure 53: Rhondda uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 256 
Figure 54: Rhydyfelin uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 261 
Figure 55: Taffs Well uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 266 
Figure 56: Talbot Green uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 271 
Figure 57: Tonteg uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors ... 276 
Figure 58: Tonypandy uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 281 
Figure 59: Tonyrefail East uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 286 
Figure 60: Tonyrefail West uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental
receptors ...................................................................................................................................... 291 
Figure 61: Trallwng uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 296 
Figure 62: Trealaw uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 301 
Figure 63: Treforest uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 306 
Figure 64: Treherbet uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 311 
Figure 65: Treorchy uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 316 
Figure 66: Tylorstown uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 321 
Figure 67: Tyn-y-nant uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors
..................................................................................................................................................... 326 
Figure 68: Ynyshir uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors .. 331 
Figure 69: Ynysybwl uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors 336 
Figure 70: Ystrad uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors.... 341 

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Summary of types of Flood Risk within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council . 22 
Table 2: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Core and Detailed Flood Risk
Management Objectives ................................................................................................................ 27 
Table 3: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council detailed objectives and comparison to
NFRMS and RCTCBC Community Strategy and sustainable development objectives ................ 28 
Table 4: Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Measures ........................................................ 29 
Table 5: Flood risk threshold used to identify future consequences of flooding ........................... 37 
Table 6: Community Areas within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council ....................... 41 
Table 7: Summary list of receptors to be counted ........................................................................ 42 
Table 8: Receptors within community areas ................................................................................. 43 
Table 9: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Flood Risk Management Plan Measures
....................................................................................................................................................... 49 
Table 10: Required aspects of flood risk management and EU reporting codes ......................... 53 
Table 11: Summary of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council FRMP Measures and
attributed EU reporting code.......................................................................................................... 54 
Table 12: Link between Severn River Basin District Management Plan and Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council Flood Risk Management Plan measures .............................................. 65 
Table 13: Wales FRMP Objectives ............................................................................................... 68 
Table 14: Summary of Natural Wales Resources ongoing and proposed measures within
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council .............................................................................. 69 
Table 15: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council................................... 71 
Table 16: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council – Borough wide .................................................................................................. 72 
Table 17: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s Flood Risk Area ..... 77 
Table 18: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council – Flood Risk Area .............................................................................................. 78 
Table 19: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Aberaman North ................................................................................. 84 
Table 20: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Aberaman North ................ 85 
Table 21: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Aberaman South ................................................................................ 88 
Table 22: Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Aberaman South .................................... 90 
Table 23: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Abercynon .......................................................................................... 94 
Table 24: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Abercynon .......................... 95 
Table 25: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Aberdare East .................................................................................... 99 
Table 26: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Aberdare East .................. 100 
Table 27: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Aberdare West/Llwydcoed ............................................................... 104 
Table 28: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Aberdare West/Llwydcoed105 
Table 29: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Beddau ............................................................................................. 109 
Table 30: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Beddau............................. 110 
Table 31: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Brynna .............................................................................................. 114 
Table 32: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Brynna.............................. 115 
Table 33: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Church Village .................................................................................. 119 
Table 34: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Church Village ................. 120 
Table 35: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Cilfynydd .......................................................................................... 124 
Table 36: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Cilfynydd .......................... 125 
Table 37: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Cwm Clydach ................................................................................... 129 

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Table 38: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Cwm Clydach ................... 130 
Table 39: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Cwmbach ......................................................................................... 135 
Table 40: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Cwmbach ......................... 136 
Table 41: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Cymmer............................................................................................ 140 
Table 42: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Cymmer ........................... 141 
Table 43: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Ferndale ........................................................................................... 145 
Table 44: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Ferndale ........................... 146 
Table 45: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Gilfach Goch .................................................................................... 150 
Table 46: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Gilfach Goch .................... 151 
Table 47: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Glyncoch .......................................................................................... 155 
Table 48: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Glyncoch .......................... 156 
Table 49: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Graig ................................................................................................ 160 
Table 50: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Graig ................................ 161 
Table 51: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Hawthorn .......................................................................................... 165 
Table 52: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Hawthorn.......................... 166 
Table 53: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Hirwaun ............................................................................................ 170 
Table 54: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Hirwaun ............................ 171 
Table 55: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llanharan ......................................................................................... 175 
Table 56: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llanharan ......................... 176 
Table 57: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llanharry .......................................................................................... 180 
Table 58: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llanharry .......................... 181 
Table 59: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llantrisant Town ............................................................................... 185 
Table 60: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llantrisant Town .............. 186 
Table 61: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llantwit Fardre ................................................................................. 190 
Table 62: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llantwit Fardre ................. 191 
Table 63: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llwynypia ......................................................................................... 195 
Table 64: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llwynypia ......................... 196 
Table 65: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Maerdy ............................................................................................. 200 
Table 66: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Maerdy ............................. 201 
Table 67: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Mountain Ash East ........................................................................... 205 
Table 68: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Mountain Ash East........... 206 
Table 69: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Mountain Ash West .......................................................................... 210 
Table 70: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Mountain Ash West.......... 211 
Table 71: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Penrhiwceiber .................................................................................. 215 
Table 72: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Penrhiwceiber .................. 216 
Table 73: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Pentre............................................................................................... 220 
Table 74: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Pentre .............................. 221 
Table 75: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Penygraig ......................................................................................... 224 
Table 76: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Penygraig ......................... 225 

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Table 77: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Penywaun ........................................................................................ 229 
Table 78: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Penywaun ........................ 230 
Table 79: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Pontyclun ......................................................................................... 234 
Table 80: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Pontyclun ......................... 235 
Table 81: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Pontypridd Town .............................................................................. 239 
Table 82: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Pontypridd Town .............. 240 
Table 83: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Porth................................................................................................. 244 
Table 84: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Porth ................................ 245 
Table 85: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhigos .............................................................................................. 249 
Table 86: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhigos .............................. 250 
Table 87: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhondda........................................................................................... 254 
Table 88: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhondda .......................... 255 
Table 89: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhydfelin .......................................................................................... 259 
Table 90: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhydfelin .......................... 260 
Table 91: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Taffs Well ......................................................................................... 264 
Table 92: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Taffs Well ......................... 265 
Table 93: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Talbot Green .................................................................................... 269 
Table 94: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Talbot Green .................... 270 
Table 95: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Tonteg .............................................................................................. 274 
Table 96: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tonteg .............................. 275 
Table 97: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Tonypandy ....................................................................................... 279 
Table 98: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tonypandy ....................... 280 
Table 99: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Tonyrefail East ................................................................................. 284 
Table 100: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tonyrefail East ............... 285 
Table 101: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Tonyrefail West ......................................................................... 289 
Table 102: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tonyrefail West .............. 290 
Table 103: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Trallwng..................................................................................... 294 
Table 104: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Trallwng ......................... 295 
Table 105: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Trealaw ..................................................................................... 299 
Table 106: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Trealaw .......................... 300 
Table 107: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Treforest .................................................................................... 304 
Table 108: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Treforest......................... 305 
Table 109: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Treherbert ................................................................................. 309 
Table 110: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Treherbert ...................... 310 
Table 111: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Treorchy .................................................................................... 314 
Table 112: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Treorchy ......................... 315 
Table 113: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Tylorstown ................................................................................. 319 
Table 114: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tylorstown ..................... 320 
Table 115: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Tyn-Y-Nant ................................................................................ 324 

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Table 116: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tyn-Y-Nant .................... 325 
Table 117: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Ynyshir ...................................................................................... 329 
Table 118: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Ynyshir ........................... 330 
Table 119: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Ynysybwl ................................................................................... 334 
Table 120: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Ynysybwl ........................ 335 
Table 121: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Ystrad ........................................................................................ 339 
Table 122: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Ystrad............................. 340 

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1.0 PURPOSE OF THE FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS

1.1 What is a Flood Risk Management Plan?

Flooding remains a key threat to communities across Wales, and managing this
risk through careful planning is important to minimise the risk to communities.
Flood risk management planning allows Risk Management Authorities (RMAs) to
develop a better understanding of risk from all sources of flooding and agree
priorities to manage that risk.

This Flood Risk Management Plan (FRMP) has been developed with this in mind
and sets out how Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) will
manage flooding over the next six years, so that the communities and
environment at highest risk benefit the most. In doing so, this Flood Risk
Management Plan takes forward the objectives and measures set out in our
Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS), published in January 2013.
The Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council can be found by following the link at
www.rctcbc.gov.uk/flooding.

This Flood Risk Management Plan also aims to achieve some of the objectives
set out in the Welsh Government’s National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk
Management Strategy (FCERM) which provides the national framework for flood
and coastal erosion risk management in Wales through four overarching
objectives:

• Reducing the consequences for individuals, communities,

businesses and the environment from flooding and coastal erosion;
• Raising awareness of and engaging people in the response to
flood and coastal erosion risk;
• Providing an effective and sustained response to flood and coastal
erosion events; and
• Prioritising investment in the most at risk communities.

1.2 What is Included in this Flood Risk Management Plan?

The information included in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s Flood
Risk Management Plan includes the components set out in the Flood Risk
Regulations 2009. Most of this information has been gathered and updated
through this first cycle, and has been drawn from the findings of our Preliminary
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Flood Risk Assessment and the measures we identified and set out in our Local
Flood Risk Management Strategy.

This Flood Risk Management Plan sets out appropriate objectives for the
management of flood risk within the areas covered by the plan. The objectives
focus on reducing the adverse consequences of flooding for human health, the
environment, cultural heritage and economic activity.

To do so, this Flood Risk Management Plan highlights the areas which are most
at risk from surface water flooding and ordinary watercourse flooding in Rhondda
Cynon Taf County Borough Council and draws the conclusions from these risks,
setting out the measures we will take over the next 6 years to mitigate these risks
and make our communities more resilient.

Due to the nature of flooding and current funding situation, we have also looked
at measures to reduce the likelihood of flooding using non-structural measures,
including raising awareness of flooding and better understanding of local flooding
issues. We have looked to address all aspects of flood risk management,
focusing on prevention, protection and preparedness as required by EU
legislation, as well as recovery and review.

1.3 Legislative context

1.3.1 Flood Risk Regulations 2009

The Flood Risk Regulations 2009 transpose the European Union Floods
Directive (Directive 2007/60/EC on the assessment and management flood risk)
into domestic law in England and Wales. The aim of the Directive is to provide a
consistent approach to flood risk across Europe.

Under the Regulations, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council were
identified as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA). While Natural Resources
Wales (NRW) is responsible for producing Flood Risk Management Plans at a
river basin district level for communities at risk of flooding from main rivers and
the sea, Lead Local Flood Authorities are required to produce local Flood Risk
Management Plans to manage flooding from surface water and ordinary
watercourse.

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The Flood Risk Regulations set out a six year cycle with timescales for reporting
to the European Commission and the publication of 3 key documents:
 Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment;
 Flood Hazard and Flood Risk Maps; and
 Flood Risk Management Plans.

These required publications are discussed in further Section 5.0 and the timeline
for the publication of the requirements is presented in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Flood Risk Regulations 2009 Timeline

1.3.2 Flood and Water Management Act 2010

The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 was introduced in April 2010 in
England and Wales and set to implement many of the recommendations made
by Sir Michael Pitt’s Review of the widespread flooding of 2007 in the UK. The
Act was also intended to clarify roles and responsibilities between Risk
Management Authorities (RMA’s).

Under the Act, the Welsh Government was required to produce a National
strategy for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management. Lead Local Flood
Authorities were required to produce a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy in
partnership with other risk management authorities. The strategy was published
in January 2013 and is discussed further in Section 4.3.

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1.4 Water Framework Directive

The Water Framework Directive (WFD) is a European Union directive which

came into force on December 22nd 2000. The aim is for Member States to adopt
a holistic approach to water management, considering surface and groundwater
in both qualitative and quantitative terms, by 2015. The WFD establishes a legal
framework to protect and restore clean water across Europe and ensure its long-
term, sustainable use.

The directive’s key objectives, as set out in Article 1, are to:

 prevent further deterioration and protect and enhance the status of aquatic
ecosystems and associated wetlands;
 promote sustainable water use based on long term protection of available
water resources;
 aim at enhanced protection and improvement of the aquatic environment;
 ensure the progressive reduction of pollution of groundwater and prevents
its further pollution;
 contribute to mitigating the effects of floods and droughts.

The overriding objective, set out in Article 4 of the Directive, is that Member
States are required to achieve “good surface water status” and “good
groundwater status”, assessed by ecological and chemical qualities, and to
prevent the deterioration in quality of those waters already classed as “good”.
There are limited expectations to achieve these objectives. For example, bodies
of water which have been irrevocably and heavily modified will be required to
achieve a status of “good ecological potential”, which is equivalent to achieving
good status given the constraints of the modifications.

The best model to achieve these objectives is management by river basin

districts, rather than according to administrative or political boundaries. It is
therefore required that Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency
must produce and update a River Basin Management Plan for each district,
setting out a programme of measures for the achievement of “Good Status”.

There is a requirement for a coordinated approach on a River Basin District level

between the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and lead Local
Flood Authority as the Flood Risk Management Plans and the River Basin River
District Management Plans are developed.

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2.0 SUMMARY OF RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

2.1 Administrative Area

This Flood Risk Management Plan encompasses the administrative area of

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is Unitary Authority situated within
the valleys of South East Wales and is the second largest authority in Wales,
formed in 1996 from former Borough of Rhondda, Cynon Valley and Taff Ely,
excluding the areas of Pentyrch and Creigiau, which were incorporated into
Cardiff City Council. Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council covers an
area of approximately 42,400 Hectares with a population of 234,300 (census
2011). Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council is bordered to the north by
Merthyr Tydfil and Powys County Borough Councils, Caerphilly County Borough
Council to the east, Cardiff City Council and The Vale of Glamorgan County
Borough Council to the south and Bridgend County Borough Council and Neath
Port Talbot County Borough Council to the west. A location plan and
administrative setting is presented in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Location of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council within Wales

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2.2 Land Use

The area was originally settled after the last ice age, between 8 and 10,000 years
ago. There are Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman remains, mostly situated on
the upland plateau. It is likely that the valleys were heavily wooded and very wet.
In time, farming developed and there is evidence of early earth and timber
‘platform houses’ on the valley sides; later, local stone was used for the
construction of farms and churches. Llantrisant is most likely the oldest town.
The population of the area was very small but farming would have changed the
landscape by clearing and managing woodland, creating fields, draining and
cultivating land. Watermills provided small scale power generation for flour and
cloth production. Local place names provide clues to this pre-industrial history.

The Industrial Revolution brought a significant change to the area. Iron ore
deposits in the north and south of the coalfield basin, combined with nearby
exposures of limestone and a ready supply of timber for charcoal, led to the
development of the iron industry (Merthyr, Aberdare, Hirwaun and
Llanharan/Llanharry) by the first half of the 19th century. Coal soon replaced
charcoal as the fuel and as more coal seams were discovered, mining
technology advanced, railways and ports were built and the coal industry became
dominant across the area. In response, towns grew rapidly as migrants arrived to
work in the new industries; local stone was quarried to build the densely packed
rows of terraced houses that are characteristic of the South Wales Valleys.
Pitheads were the focus of each mining village, taking up relatively little space as
most people were employed underground. The waste from coal extraction, and
from iron manufacture, was piled on hill tops and valley sides.

Industry had a huge impact on the water environment with the construction of
weirs and water abstractions for industrial use and then returned, filthy, to the
river. Streams were culverted and large quantities of water were pumped from
mines to allow the seams to be worked. The valley towns developed during this
period, providing services for local residents. Coal production peaked in the first
half of the 20th century and the valleys population began to decline in the second
half as the pits closed. Industrial estates were built to provide alternative sources
of employment, initially at Treforest and Hirwaun and later on many reclaimed
colliery sites. The southern half of the County Borough has seen a rapid
expansion of residential development from the second half of the 20th century,
which has stemmed the population decline.

Agriculture is still a significant land use as is forestry; in particular government

owned conifer plantations, although they employ very few people.

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The history of the area means that the main rivers are heavily modified with
adjacent built up areas along much of their length. Many of the watercourses in
the built up area and on reclaimed tips have been culverted or channelled. Areas
of commercial forestry and farming have been drained to increase production.

2.3 Geology

A review of available geological information indicates that Rhondda Cynon Taf is

underlain by superficial deposits, consisting of Glacial Till and River Deposits,
overlying Lower and Middle Carboniferous Coal Measures, consisting of
mudstones, sandstones, siltstone, coal, ironstone and Ferricrete, which cover a
significant area of the authority.

In the north and south of the county the underlying millstone grit and
Carboniferous limestone is exposed: the northern band, in the foothills of the
Brecon Beacons, being wider than the southern outcrop.

Superficial deposits are the youngest geological deposits formed during the most
recent period of geological time, the Quaternary, which extends back around 2.6
million years. These deposits are mostly unconsolidated sediments such as
gravel, sand, silt and clay. Within Rhondda Cynon Taf, superficial deposits
associated with fluvial deposition, such as river gravels and alluvial clays and
sands, are found at the floors of the main river valleys. Glacial Till is noted within
valleys of minor watercourses and is more persistent in the north of the authority.

Areas of peat accumulation are found across the authority, with some extensive
areas at higher altitudes in the north of the authority. These are considered to
have good flood storage potential.

2.4 Hydrogeology

The Carboniferous Coal measures form the largest aquifer within Rhondda
Cynon Taf, classified by the Environment Agency as a Secondary A aquifer,
which means that these rocks are capable of supporting water supplies at a local
rather than strategic scale. Within Rhondda Cynon Taf it is likely that these rocks
provide an important source for base flow to rivers. These are generally aquifers
formerly classified as minor aquifers.

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The Carboniferous limestones form a locally important aquifer.

Groundwater movement is likely to be controlled by intergranular flow within the

sandstones of the coal measures and fracture flow within the mudstones and
limestones.

Due to the history of coal and ironstone mining in the south Wales coalfield there
have been extensive underground workings, not all of which are mapped. During
coal production in the twentieth century mines were routinely pumped to facilitate
working and since the cessation of mining activity, this ground water pumping
has been stopped. Ground water conditions are likely to have changed and there
is anecdotal evidence of rising ground water levels. (For example, at Tir Founder
fields in Aberdare); however, the impacts on ground water by the cessation of
pumping are still poorly understood.

2.5 Catchment Characteristics

The catchments of the South East Wales Valleys within Rhondda Cynon Taf are
the Rhondda, Cynon, Taff and Ely. Each catchment is characterised by steep
sides, which are susceptible to intense rainfall and associated flash flooding. The
combination of topographic, geological and geographical factors causes the
catchments within Rhondda Cynon Taf to have an almost immediate response to
rainfall with events often subsiding in hours, rather than days.

The character of the landscape reflects the geological history. The high ground
forms a plateau sloping gradually to the south, cut by steep sided and relatively
straight valleys carved by glaciers in the last ice age. The most southerly glacial
cwms in Britain are spectacular features of the upper Rhondda and Cynon
Valleys. These catchments are described in more detail below. Figure 3 displays
the catchments within the boundary of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council.

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Figure 3: Catchments within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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2.5.1 Rhondda Catchment

2.5.1.1 Hydrology

The Rhondda Valley is comprised of the Rhondda Fach in the east and the
Rhondda Fawr in the west as two distinct valleys, separated by Mynydd Maendy.

The Rhondda Fawr is sourced on the south eastern slopes of the Craig y Llyn,
where a series of watercourses, including the Nant Melyn, Nant Carnfoesen and
Nant Garreg-lwyd, plunge over waterfalls and merge together to form the
Rhondda Fawr. The key settlements in the Rhondda Fawr are Treorchy,
Tonypandy and Porth, with built up areas extending along the valley floor from
Blaenrhondda in the north all the way to Porth. The headwaters are generally in
a ‘natural’ condition whilst the main river channel is heavily modified.

The main tributary streams flowing into the Rhondda Fawr from the west are the
Nant Selsig (Blaencwm), Nant Saerbren (Treherbert), Nant Cwm Parc (Treorchy)
and the Nant Clydach (Tonypandy). These tributaries are generally modified by
urban development on the valley floor with unmodified headwaters. The only
significant tributary from the east is the Nant Orchi (Treorchy) which is mostly
rural.

Figure 4: Typical view of the Rhondda Fawr with the town of Treorchy

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The Rhondda Fach is sourced approximately 1 mile to east of the Rhondda Fawr
with tributaries firstly being controlled within the Lluest-wen Reservoir. Ferndale
is the key settlement in Rhondda Fach and although there is urban development
along the whole valley, from Maerdy to Porth, north of Wattstown it is generally
above the main river level. For much of its length the Fach has a more natural
river profile, the modified channel sections being mostly north of Maerdy
(reservoirs) and between Wattstown and Porth.

There are no significant tributaries of the Rhondda Fawr or the Afon Rhondda.

Figure 5: Typical view of the Rhondda Fach with the town of Maerdy

The confluence of the Rhondda Fach and the Rhondda Fawr is situated in the
town of Porth, where the Afon Rhondda continues to drain the catchment to the
south, with its confluence with the Afon Taf in the town of Pontypridd. This
section of river channel is modified throughout.

The Afon Rhondda is characteristic of a fluvio-glacial valley, with steep-sided

valleys and extensive urbanisation of the narrow valley floors. The urban
settlement is characterised by terraced streets along the valley floor and lower
slopes, with the main road, rail (Fawr only), water and sewerage infrastructure
located in the river corridor. Subsequent to the decline in the coal industry,
extensive colliery spoil tips have been reclaimed, new industrial sites developed
and public open space created. Much of this land is owned by the Council.

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The Afon Rhondda Catchment is contained wholly with the boundary of Rhondda
Cynon Taf.

2.5.1.2 Ecology

The upland plateau includes extensive areas of deep peat, on the boundary with
Neath Port Talbot. The landuse is predominantly coniferous forest, originally
planted in the 1970’s, with the majority in the ownership of the Welsh government
(40% of the land area). There are also areas of privately owned land on the
plateau and valley sides, which are mostly used for sheep and pony grazing.
There are a number of windfarm developments on the plateau where peatland
management is a requirement of the planning consent.

Within the Rhondda catchment there are Sites of Special Scientific Interest at
Mynydd Ty-Isaf Rhondda (which includes Cwm Saerbren and its glacial cwm and
alpine vegetation), Blaenrhondda Road Cutting (geological exposure) and the
oak woodlands of Craig Pont Rhondda, or as it is better known Glyncornel (which
is also part of the Glyncornel Local Nature Reserve). Outside the built up area,
much of the land is designated under planning policy provision in the Local
Development Plan as Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). The
SINC designations include extensive areas of upland forestry and unplanted
habitat, where, amongst other habitats, there is a concentration of upland blanket
bog (much of which has been planted and partly drained by the Forestry
Commission). Elsewhere the valley sides support extensive areas of ffridd, a
particularly characteristic habitat (and species rich mosaic of habitats) which is
comprised of complex mixtures of woodland, acid grassland, heath, marshy
grassland, undisturbed coal spoil, cliff and scree, and scrub. The ffridd occupies
the steep valley sides between the upland plateau above and the urban
settlement boundary below, and is a superb example of habitat connectivity form
important ‘wildlife corridor’ and wonderful aesthetic backdrops to the Rhondda
towns and villages. The Rhondda Rivers are also a SINC, and are important for
their riparian habitats and associated species, including salmon, dipper and otter.
There are also a number of Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS) in
Rhondda.

There is capacity to develop on a landscape, multi-benefit land and habitat

restoration schemes as part of planning agreement requirements for a number of
large wind farm schemes on the high coal field plateau. If successful these would
deliver extensive peat bog and upland wetland restoration, carbon storage, flood
risk management at source and grass fire control outputs.

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2.5.2 Cynon Catchment

2.5.2.1 Hydrology

The Afon Cynon is sourced in the area northeast of Penderyn, where the Nant
Cadlan issues from Carboniferous Limestones and sandstones on the southern
fringes of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Nant Cadlan and other minor
tributaries merge into the Afon Cynon to the east of Pontbren Llwyd. In the upper
Cynon Valley, the high ground of Craig yr Llyn forms the watershed with the
Rhondda to the south. The Afon Cynon joins the Taff at Abercynon.

The catchment includes some areas of coniferous forestry on the plateau and the
valley sides and significant areas of farmland, again used largely for sheep and
pony grazing. There are a number of reclaimed coal spoil tips, often in Council
ownership. The Council’s operational landfill site is located on the plateau at Bryn
Pica, northeast of Aberdare.

The principal town in Cynon Valley is Aberdare and the key settlements are
Hirwaun and Mountain Ash. The Cynon Valley has a wider valley floor than that
of the Rhondda and there is more undeveloped land, including areas of
floodplain, between the settlements. There are also more industrial sites and
public open spaces/ playing fields on the valley floor, together with the main road,
rail and water infrastructure. Terraced Victorian housing and more modern
developments occur throughout the valley.

The Valley is dominated by the Afon Cynon and a number of important valleyside
tributary streams: these include the Nant Y Bwlch (Hirwaun), Afon Dare
(Aberdare), Nant Melyn (Penywaun), Nant-y-gwydel (Llwydcoed), Nant yr
Derlwyn (Trecycnon) Nant Pennar (Mountain Ash), Nant Gwawr (Aberdare) and
the Aman River (Aberaman). In addition the Cynon catchment also includes the
separate tributary of the Afon Taf, the Nant Clydach, which is sourced in the
highlands within St Gwynno Forest. From St Gwynno Forest, the Nant Clydach
flows to the south into the Afon Taf near the village of Glyncoch. In the main
areas of urbanised/post industrial valley bottom, streams and river channel have
been modified, and sometimes grossly modified by a combination of culverting
and canalisation as a result of housing development, industrial activity and
tipping, coal mining, road building, and flood prevention: however, only the lower
parts of the Dare and the Aman have significant built development. Elsewhere
the Afon Cynon and many of its tributaries have natural stretches of riparian
corridor, with largely natural bed and bank features. There is also a remnant
section of the Aberdare Canal in Aberdare and remnants of the locks to the
Glamorgan Canal in Abercynon.

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The Afon Cynon is characteristic of a fluvio-glacial valley, with steep-sided

valleys and urbanisation of the valley floors. The Cynon and Nant Clydach
Catchment are contained wholly within the boundary of Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Figure 6: Typical view of the Cynon Valley

2.5.2.2 Ecology

The Cynon Valley catchment supports nationally and internationally important

areas of marshy grassland and lowland peat, particularly in the upper catchment.
There are a suit of European protected Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and
a larger number of SSSIs. The SACs are Cwm Cadlan (a series of base-rich fen
and marshy grassland pastures inside the BBNP), Blaen Cynon SAC (marshy
and drier grassland, marsh fritillary butterfly habitat and lowland peat bog) and
parts of the very extensive and varied habitats mosaics of Coedydd Nedd a
Mellte (most of which is within the Neath catchment). The SSSI (some of which
are also parts of the aforementioned SACs) also include a number of important
grassland sites (with considerable components of marshy grassland and marsh
fritillary habitat), at the head of the Cynon Valley these are Bryncarnau
Grasslands Llwydcoed, Tir Mawr a Dderi Hir Llwydcoed SSSI, Cors Bryn-y-gaer
SSSI, Woodland Park and Pontpren SSSI and Cwm Cadlan SSSI, while further
down the Valley there is a further species-rich marshy and drier grassland habitat
at Waun Goch:Penrhiw-cradoc SSSI and Caeau Nant Y Groes SSSI. The Cynon

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Valley catchment includes the glacial cwm and reservoir which is part of Craig y
Lyn SSSI, on the north facing flanks of the coalfield plateau above Rhigos.

The ecological importance of the Cynon Catchment is also evidenced by the

number and extent of planning designated Sites of Importance for Nature
Conservation (SINC). These include the main River and unmodified (or partially
modified) principle tributaries. The river systems support a suit of key river
species. The Cynon Valley has extensive areas of floodplain grassland, carr and
wetland (which are of regional importance as rare examples of unimproved
floodplain habitats with associated species and include Tirfounder Fields,
Aberdare and the Wildlife Trust nature reserve at Pwll Waun Cynon, Mountain
Ash) and these are included within various River Cynon SINCs and the Cynon
River Park (a Local Development Plan allocation). The SINC include extensive
areas of upland grassland and heath and forestry plantation, with relic bog
habitats, and glacial cwms. The valleyside ffridd is also well established in the
Cynon Catchment, with many species rich marshy and drier grasslands, areas of
dry and wet heath, ancient and secondary woodlands, species-rich coal tips (old
and new). These SINC help support the functioning capacity of the SAC and
SSSI network and allows habitat connectivity for a huge range of species. The
success of this connectivity can be seen in the health of the marsh fritillary
butterfly meta-population, the survival of which is dependent upon a distribution
of habitats as a landscape scale. There is heavy infestation of Japanese
knotweed on riverside sites, particularly south of Mountain Ash.

As part of planning mitigation for housing, industrial, energy and mining open
cast planning permissions there is capacity to develop landscape scale, multi-
benefit land and habitat restoration schemes which could deliver habitat and
wetland restoration, carbon storage, flood risk management at source and grass
fire control outputs.

2.5.3 Taff Catchment

2.5.3.1 Hydrology

The Afon Taf rises as two rivers, The Taf Fechan and the Taf Fawr, both sourced
in the Brecon Beacons, before merging to form the Afon Taf north of Merthyr
Tydfil. The Afon Taf flows through the southeast of Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council, flowing into the authority approximately 1km to the northeast of
Abercynon. The confluences with the Afon Rhondda, the Afon Cynon and the
Nant Clydach are situated at Pontypridd, Abercynon and Glyncoch, respectively.

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The Afon Taf leaves Rhondda Cynon Taf to the south of Gwaelod-Y-Garth where
it continues to flow southward, outfalling into the Severn Estuary at Cardiff Bay.
The valley floor is wider and the plateau lower than in Cynon and Rhondda.
Most of the plateau and undeveloped valley sides are farmland with some private
forestry and common land on the eastern boundary with Caerphilly.

The principal town of the Taff Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council is Pontypridd, and urban development extends south to Taffs Well.
There is a section of largely undeveloped floodplain between Abercynon and
Pontypridd, comprising farmland and an area owned by the Dwr Cymru Welsh
Water sewage treatment works. Whilst much of the urban development is
characterised by terraced streets, there is more variety of Victorian housing and
more recent housing developments. Treforest Industrial Estate, built in the 1930’s
and more recently extended, occupies the floodplain south of Pontypridd. The
A470 trunk road, the rail-line, water and sewerage infrastructure follow the river
corridor.

The significant tributaries are the Nant Cae Dwdwg (Cilfynydd), the Nant
Gelliwion (Pontypridd), the Ely Brook (Pontypridd), Nant Corrwg (Rhydyfelin),
Nant Ffynnon Wen (Upper Boat), Nant y Gedrys (Upper Boat) and Nant
Cwmbedw following the Penrhos cutting (Nantgarw). There are some remnant
sections of the Glamorgan Canal at Abercynon and Pontypridd and of the
‘doctors’ canal in Treforest.

Figure 7: Typical view of the Lower Taff catchment (Nantgarw)

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2.5.3.2 Ecology

There is a European protected SAC at Cardiff beechwoods, which just extends

into Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and which is also designated
as part of the Castell Coch Woodlands and Road section SSSI. The Taff Valley
also supports woodland SSSI in the very north of the catchment at Penmoelatt
SSSI, north of Merthyr where Rhondda Cynon Taf includes part of the rivers
western catchment, and in the south at Pontypridd at Coed Gelliwion SSSI.
There is also an extensive network of SINC on the valley side with large areas of
mosaic ffridd, and semi-natural woodlands (including Craig Yr Hesg Local Nature
Reserve in Pontypridd). The River Taff is a key SINC corridor, with important
riparian habitats and species, and associated floodplain grasslands and wet
woodlands. RIG sites include quarry rock exposures and quaternary floodplain
deposits north of Pontypridd.

2.5.4 Ely Catchment

2.5.4.1 Hydrology

The Ely valley is drained by the Afon Elai, which issues from Carboniferous Coal
Measures on the slopes of Mynydd Pen-y-Graig and Mynydd Dinas in Rhondda
Cynon Taf. The Afon Elai flows southwards through the principle town of Talbot
Green before leaving Rhondda Cynon Taf adjacent to Junction 34 of the M4. The
Afon Elai continues through Cardiff and discharges into Cardiff Bay.

The catchment includes the key settlement of Tonyrefail. Only the northern
headwaters are confined to narrow steep sided glacial valleys, south of
Tonyrefail the undulating terrain has characteristics of the border vale. The Afon
Elai has two significant tributaries, the Afon Clun and Nant Muchudd, which are
sourced on the western slopes of the Garth and the western slopes of Mynydd Y
Glyn, respectively.

The Nant Muchudd rises in the highlands to the east of Tonyrefail, then flowing
south to its confluence with the Afon Elai at Ynysmaerdy. The Afon Clun rises in
a peat bog near Penycoedcae and flows to the west to its confluence with the
Afon Elai in Pontyclun. The Clun has been identified under the Water
Framework Directive as an area where pollution is compromising the water
quality and a project to address these issues has been established by the Rivers
Trust.

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Figure 8: Typical view of the Afon Elai Catchment

2.5.4.2 Ecology

A short section of the southerly extent of Afon Elai in Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council is part of the Ely Valley SSSI (most of the SSSI lies in the Vale
of Glamorgan). A particular feature of the SSSI and the Ely Catchment in RCT is
Monk’s hood (a native delphinium species). The catchment is particular national
importance for its marshy and dry species rich grasslands with the extensive
Rhos Tonyrefail SSSI and the Llantrisant Common and Pastures SSSI (part of
which is Y Gweria Wildlife trust Nature Reserve). Modelling work has shown that
the Ely catchment has one of the best and most connective landscapes of
marshy grassland habitat in Wales for the rare marsh fritillary butterfly (which
occurs in the Tonyrefail area and which used to be much more widespread
throughout the catchment). Considerable conservation efforts from a partnership
of organisations are looking to restore this butterfly’s historic range. The
catchment has a complex network of SINCs which is recognition of the high
quality of habitats. The SINC designate a rich range of habitats from upland peat
bog and heath, through extensive ffridd areas to more lowland marshy grassland,
species-rich meadows, semi-natural (often river valley) woods and a network of
streams and tributaries of the Ely (which is also a SINC) with a suit of key
riparian species

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As part of planning mitigation for housing, industrial, and energy planning

permissions there is capacity to develop landscape scale, multi-benefit land and
habitat restoration schemes which could deliver habitat and wetland restoration,
carbon storage, flood risk management at source and grass fire control outputs.

Whilst there are some discrete areas of public forest (Llantrisant, Trecastle,
Dimbath, Tynycoed) and some Common land (Llantrisant) most of the rural area
is farmed, largely for sheep cattle and pony grazing with an extensive network of
hedges and small woods. There has been major new housing, commercial and
industrial development since the 1970s across the catchment. The catchment
includes a number of active and disused limestone quarries on the southern
edge.

2.5.5 Upper Neath Catchment

2.5.5.1 Hydrology

Part of the administrative area of the Cynon Valley lies in the upper Neath
catchment, draining to Swansea Bay and forming part of the West Wales River
Basin District. This area comprises a short section of the Nant Gwrelych, and the
Nant Wyrfa Isaf, Nant Wyrfa Ichaf and Nant Cors y Pownd which drain into the
Nant Sychyrd, which forms the County Boundary (with Powys and Neath Port
Talbot).

2.5.5.2 Ecology

A small area drains to the Nant Mellte which forms part of the County Boundary
with Powys. The limestone gorges of the Hepste, Sychyrd and Mellte and a wider
limestone dominated landscape of woods, and grassland habitats are designated
as part of the Coedydd Nedd a Mellte SAC and Dyffrynnoedd Nedd A Mellte A
Moel Penderyn SSSI. There are a number of RIGS sites associated with
limestone and coal measures.

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2.5.6 Ewenny Fach Catchment

2.5.6.1 Hydrology

Part of the Ely administrative area in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council includes the headwaters of the Ewenny Fach which rises on Mynydd
Meiros, flows through the key settlement of Llanharan and then west into
Bridgend County Borough Council area outfalling to Swansea Bay at Ogmore by
Sea. Although only covering a small area of Rhondda Cynon Taf, this is the
second area that drains into the Swansea Bay River Basin District.

2.5.6.2 Ecology

Again, species-rich marshy and dry grassland are an important feature of the
Rhondda Cynon Taf catchment which includes part of the Brynna A Wern Tarw
SSSI spanning the Bridgend boundary near Brynna. The Ewenny Fach (and
tributaries) is SINC designated and important riparian corridors. SINC include
upland bogs and grassland on the high ground north of Llanharan, and a rich
network of wet and dry grasslands and woodlands in lowland areas, and some
important brownfield habitats. Key species include strong colonies of Great
Crested Newt (often on brownfield land), lesser horseshoe bats and dormice,
with important networks of marsh fritillary butterfly habitat associated with the
marshy grassland and fen SINC habitats.    
 
As part of planning mitigation for housing, industrial, and energy planning
permissions there is capacity to develop landscape scale, multi-benefit land and
habitat restoration schemes which could deliver habitat and wetland restoration,
carbon storage, flood risk management at source and grass fire control outputs.

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2.6 Flood Risk in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

This plan has been undertaken based upon evidence and understanding of the
present day risk from flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
Within the Borough, Main River, reservoir and local sources of flooding are
present. This Flood Risk Management Plan focuses from flooding from local
sources.

Local Flood Risk is defined within the Flood and Water Management Act 2010
as:
 Surface runoff;
 Groundwater; and
 Ordinary watercourses.

In addition to the above, this Flood Risk Management Plan considers the flood
risk from sewer flooding and Highway drainage flooding. An assessment of the
local sources of flood risk and other sources effecting Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council is presented in Table 1.

Main Rivers have remained under the remit of Natural Resources Wales and
they, in partnership with the Environment Agency, are responsible for the
publication of the Severn River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plans.

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Table 1: Summary of types of Flood Risk within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Type of Flooding Causes of Flooding Assessment of Flood Risk in RCTCBC
Historically, ordinary watercourses within Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council have been culverted, a practise that has led to
Ordinary Watercourse flooding occurs when the significant flood risk resulting from blockage of inlets and lack of
capacity of a local drainage channel is exceeded. It culvert capacity. Commonly, flooding has been experienced following
also occurs due to blockages at culvert inlets and blockages and poor maintenance of a watercourse. This is
trash screens. Usually, flooding from culverts occurs exacerbated where watercourses are culverted through development,
following intense rainfall events happen, particularly as a culverted watercourse is more prone to blockages and flooding
following leave fall in the Autumn and the blockage of than an open watercourse.
Ordinary
the trash screen with vegetation.
Watercourse
This Flood Risk Management Plan will look to implement measures to
Flooding can also occur in culverts when they fully assess the capacity of culverts and where possible seek to
collapse or are unmaintained. replace culverts with open channels and where this is not practical,
Surface seek to introduce schemes to lessen the impact of flooding resulting
Water Ordinary watercourse flooding is the most common from ordinary watercourse. The management of culverts is reactive
Flooding cause of flooding within RCTCBC. and it is difficult to manage this risk proactively. This document will
(includes seek to highlight those watercourses at risk and implement a more
both ordinary proactive monitoring of culverts via CCTV equipment.
watercourse Surface Runoff occurs when rainwater (including
and surface snow and other precipitation) which is on the surface
runoff) of the ground (whether or not it is moving) and has
not yet entered a watercourse, drainage system or
public sewer. This is common within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
as a result of the catchments geomorphology and the areas climate.
This is particularly prominent following a prolonged
Surface
wet period when the catchment is saturated, or after This Flood Risk Management plan will look to reduce the effects of
Runoff
an intense storm following a prolonged dry period surface runoff by implementing controls on development and
and rainfall is unable to infiltrate into the sub-strata. introducing sustainable drainage and reducing runoff flows and
volumes within the authority.
Land use and maintenance often serve to exacerbate
surface runoff, such as felling of trees, increased
impermeable development and agricultural poor
practise.

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Table 1 continued: Summary of types of Flood Risk within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Type of Flooding Causes of Flooding Assessment of Flood Risk in RCTCBC
Groundwater is subsurface water in the zone of
This is commonly experienced within RCTCBC where development
saturation, including water below the water table and
has cut into hillsides without appropriate land drainage installed.
water occupying cavities, pores and openings in
Water then seeps/flows out of the hillside into properties and across
underlying rocks. Groundwater flooding is the result
land.
of groundwater rising up from the underlying aquifer
or from water flowing from normal springs at ground
Groundwater flooding is also noted to occur from mines adits
Groundwater Flooding level.
following the cessation of pumping. Historically, coalmining operations
would pump excess water
This type of flooding tends to occur after prolonged
periods of rainfall and the area’s most at risk are
There is limited local information available which provides evidence
often low-lying areas, where the groundwater table is
on the risk posed by groundwater flooding to RCTCBC and it is
more likely to be at a shallow depth. I
notoriously difficult to quantify groundwater.
Combined sewers within Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council are under the ownership of Dwr
Cymru Welsh Water. Combined sewers are Dwr Cymru Welsh Water have provided information that 293 locations
underground conduits for the removal of drainage at risk of sewer flooding at varying locations across the authority.
water and waste matter from source to treatment
Combined Sewer Flooding
works. Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council will look to work with
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to better understand the risks posed by
Flooding arises from combined sewers when excess combined sewer flooding and where the locations are.
rainwater entering the system exceeds the capacity
of the sewer.
Flooding to the highway occurs following an intense
and short storm event. In these circumstances, the
gulley systems are unable to accommodate the
volume of rainwater. Also, gullies may become This is a potential problem throughout the authority. RCTCBC attempt
blocked by debris. to reduce the risk by undertaking gulley clearance. This Flood Risk
Highways Flooding
Management Plan will look to introduce soft measures, such as
This type of flooding also provides a source of swales and reed beds to reduce flooding.
hydrocarbon contamination and is more of a problem
when an intense rainfall follows a period of dry
weather.

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3.0 HOW DO WE CURRENTLY MANAGE FLOOD RISK?

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council currently manages flood risk via
the following actions:
 Operational procedures;
 Powers bestowed upon all lead local flood authorities under the Land
Drainage Act 1991 and Flood and Water Management Act 2010;
 Measures included within the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council Local Flood Risk Management Strategy; and
 The powers under the Highways Act 1980, where Rhondda Cynon Taf
acts in its capacity as the Highways Authority.

3.1 Operational Procedures

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has a number of operation

procedures to manage flood within the authority.
1. Routine cleaning of gullies throughout the authority;
2. Emergency cleaning of blocked gullies following reporting of a problem by
a member of the public;
3. Routine inspection and clearance of significant flood structures, such as
culvert inlets;
4. Emergency inspection of culvert inlets and other significant structures
following specific rainfall events;
5. Emergency cleansing of culvert inlets and other significant structures
following a report to the authority from a member of the public.

3.2 Regulatory Powers

The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 bestowed additional duties on lead
local flood authorities, which aid in the management of flood risk. The duties
include the following:

1. A duty to investigate all flooding within its area, insofar as a lead local
flood authority considers it necessary or appropriate (Section 19);
2. A duty to maintain a register of structures and features likely to affect
flooding flood risk (Section 21);
3. A duty to contribute to sustainable development (Section 32); and
4. The consenting of structures on ordinary watercourse (Section 29) via a
change to the Land Drainage Act 1991.

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3.3 Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

The Local Flood Risk Management Strategy sets out to satisfy and fulfil the
requirements of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and adopts a
holistic approach to flood risk management.

The strategy sets out, at a high-level, the objectives for managing flood risk
within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

The Local Flood Risk Management Strategy is consistent with “The National
Strategy for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management in Wales” (Welsh
Government 2011), which identifies four overarching objectives:
 Reducing the consequences for individuals, communities, businesses and
the environment from flooding and Coastal Erosion;
 Raising the awareness of and engaging people in the response to flood
and coastal erosion risk;
 Providing an effective and sustained response to flood and coastal erosion
events; and
 Prioritising investment in the most at risk communities.

3.3.1 High Level Strategic Position

The Local Flood Risk Management Strategy identified four possible options at
the highest flood risk management level for consideration:-
1. Do Nothing - acknowledging that flood risk will increase with climate
change, increasing the risk of social, economic and environmental
damage;
2. Maintain Flood Risk Management at Current Levels - acknowledging
the social, economic and environmental risks;
3. Maintain Current Level of Flooding by Improving Flood Risk
Management - keep at pace with climate change by improving flood risk
management to maintain current level of protection; or
4. Reduce the Consequences of Flood Risk - take action to reduce social,
environmental and economic damage due to flooding.

In order to comply with the requirements stated within The National Strategy for
Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management in Wales, the high level strategy
decision chosen by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council within the
Local Flood Risk Management Strategy was to ‘Reduce the Consequences of
Flood Risk’.

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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council seeks to Reduce the

Consequences of Flood Risk, by delivering four core objectives:
1. To utilise a risk based approach to managing flood risk, recognising
that drainage and structural defences may not always be the most
appropriate solution;
2. To develop a greater strategic understanding of flood risk from all
sources within RCTCBC and at a wider ‘catchment scale’;
3. To raise community awareness of and actively engage communities in
the response to flood risk;
4. Use of local planning policy to ensure that no new flood risk is created
and where possible, opportunities to reduce flood risk are taken.

These core objectives are currently being delivered by a series of detailed

objectives. These detailed objectives have due regard principally to the following
higher tier strategies:
 National Strategy for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management in
Wales (Welsh Government, 2011);
 Live. Grow. Aspire. Achieve. 2010-2020 Rhondda Cynon Taf Community
Strategy (Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, 2010).

Additionally, the detailed objectives attempt to embed sustainable development

principles with the aim of enhancing the social, economic and environmental
wellbeing of people and communities within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council.

Table 2 presents Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s core flood risk
management objectives and their relationship to the detailed objectives by which
they will be delivered. Table 3 highlights the inter-relationship between detailed
objectives and the aforementioned overarching strategies.

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Table 2: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Core and Detailed Flood Risk
Management Objectives
RCTCBC Core
Objectives
Understanding
1) Risk Based

4) Planning
Awareness
2) Develop
Approach

3) Raise
RCTCBC Detailed Objective

Policy
1 Reduce distress by decreasing the population exposed to
flood risk.
2 Reduce community disruption by reducing the amount of
residential and commercial property exposed to flood risk.
3 Reduce risk to life by reducing the number of people exposed
to risk of flooding of significant depth and velocity.
4 Reduce disruption to critical infrastructure or support the
preparation of plans to allow their operation to be maintained.

5 Improve or not detrimentally affect water quality

6 Where possible, improve naturalness - reducing

modifications to channels, water bodies and, where
appropriate, create or enhance natural floodplain storage
linked to nature conservation and landscape initiatives.
7 Ensure projects are designed and constructed in a
sustainable way.
8 Maintain, or where possible, improve the status of Special
Areas of Conservation (SACs), Sites of Special Scientific
Interest (SSSIs), Sites of Importance for Nature and
Conservation (SINC) sites and contribute to the RCT
biodiversity action plan.
9 Explore the potential benefits of reducing flood risk through
the use of innovative land management techniques.
10 Provide clarity of stakeholder’s responsibilities with regard to
flooding and, where possible, seek to support stakeholders in
carrying out their responsibilities.
11 Develop a better understanding of the risks of flooding from
surface runoff, groundwater and ordinary watercourses and
plan how best to communicate and share information with
communities and businesses on all forms of flooding.

12 Promote resilience at property/community level

13 Ensure that emergency plans are prepared at local and

community levels as required and that response to and
recovery from flood incidents is effective.
14 Ensure that RCT works in partnership with other Risk
Partners and works collaboratively with adjacent authorities
15 Provide flood risk management plans for each area subject to
flood risk.
16 Ensure that investment decisions for the implementation of
flood risk management schemes are made on a consistent
prioritised basis subject to cost benefit analysis.
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Table 3: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council detailed objectives and comparison to
NFRMS and RCTCBC Community Strategy and sustainable development objectives

RCTCBC Community Strategy Sustainable

Ambitions Development
National
Flood Risk

Encourage public
Improve housing
RCTCBC Detailed

awareness and
Improve waste

conditions and

Environmental
environmental
management

responsibility
Management

Tackle basic

Economic
Objective

problems
access
Strategy

Social
Objectives

1 Reduce distress….   
Reduce community
2
disruption….
   
Reduce risk to
3
life….
 
Reduce disruption
4 to critical     
infrastructure….
Improve/no
Reducing
5 detriment to water
consequences
   
quality….
Improve
6
naturalness….
  
Sustainable
7
projects….
    
Maintain/enhance
8 SACs, SSSIs,      
etc….
Land
9
management….
    
Clarity of
10 stakeholder    
responsibilities….
Increased Raising
11 understanding of awareness    
local flood risk….
Property/communit
12
y resilience….
  
Local and
13 community Provide effective    
emergency plans…. response
Partnership
14
working….
   
Flood risk
15 management       
Prioritising
plans….
investment
Prioritised
16
investment….
  

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3.3.2 Actions and Measures within the Local Flood Risk Management
Strategy

The detailed objectives are being delivered through the implementation 38no.
measures which are to be implemented in the short (0-20 years), medium (20-50
years) and long term (50-100 years). The measures include both structural and
non-structural activities.

The measures have been under the following seven high level themes:
 Development planning and adaptation (encompassing both new and
adaptations to existing developments/landscapes);
 Flood forecasting, warning and response;
 Land, cultural and environmental management;
 Asset management and maintenance;
 Studies, assessments and plans;
 High level awareness and engagement (to increase individual and
community resilience); and
 Monitoring (of the local flood risk issue).

The table below outlines the 38no. measures put forward within the Local Flood
Risk Management Strategy.

Table 4: Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Measures

LFRMS
Measure Title
Measure
Development and Planning Adaptation
1 Establish SuDS Approval Body
2 Water cycle strategy
Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan, Strategic Flood Consequence
3
Assessment and Supplementary Planning Guidance
4 Planning Policy Wales and TAN15
Flood forecasting, warning and response
5 Flood warning
6 Flood awareness
7 Emergency response plans
8 Community flood plans
9 Multi-Agency flood plans
Land, cultural and environmental management
10 Land management
11 Environmental enhancement
12 Water level management plan
13 Habitat creation

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Table 4 continued: Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Measures

LFRMS
Measure Title
Measure
Asset management and maintenance
14 System asset management plans
15 Enforcement of private surface water sewers
16 Power to request Information and civil sanctions
17 Assert register and records
18 Designation of structures
19 SuDS adoption
20 Consenting of structures to Ordinary Watercourses
21 Enforcement to maintain flow in watercourses
22 Enactment of Land Drainage Byelaws
23 Cause incidental flooding for purpose of flood risk management
24 Construction of flood defences
Studies, assessment and plans
25 Investigation of flooding incidents
26 Local property-level flood mitigation – resilience
27 Local property- level flood mitigation – resistance
28 Pre-feasibility studies/project appraisals
29 Catchment Flood Risk Management Plans
30 Surface Water Flood Modelling
31 Reservoir Flood Plans
32 Flood Risk Management Plans
33 Flood Risk and Hazard Maps
High level awareness and engagement
34 Partnership Working
35 Community/public engagement/consultation
Monitoring
36 Habitat Monitoring
37 Weather pattern monitoring
38 Flow monitoring

The full summary of the 38no. measures are presented in Appendix B.

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3.4 Who we work with to manage flood risk

Flood risk management should not be left solely to certain organisations;

collaboration of all stakeholders, including residents and businesses, is required
to manage flood risk. It is therefore vital that stakeholders know of what they can
go along with and what they are expected to do to help manage flood risk.

3.4.1 Risk Management Authorities

‘Risk Management Authorities’ are certain organisations which have

responsibilities around flooding, both new ones from the Flood and Water
Management and longstanding ones from previous legislation. A list of the Risk
Management Authorities is provided below.

Natural Resources Wales (Formerly the Environment Agency Wales)

The Lead Local Flood Authority (Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council)

The Water Company (Dwr Cymru Welsh Water)

Additional Stakeholders - Internal Partners

 Spatial Planning Department
 Development Control
 Highways Infrastructure
 Streetcare
 Emergency Planning
 Countryside
 Public Health & Protection
 Building Control
 ICT
 Corporate Estates
 Customer Services

Additional Stakeholders - External Partners

 Flood Risk Management Wales (The Regional Flood and Coastal
Committee [RFCC] in Wales)
 Emergency services
 Network Rail
 SWTRA – South Wales Trunk Road Agency
 CADW
 National Farmers Union
 Local Partnerships, forums and community groups
 Association of British Insurers
 Utility providers
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 Land Owners/Estate Owners/Riparian Owners

 Country, Land and Business Association
 South East Wales Flood Risk Management Group (SEWFRMG)
 Housing Associations
 Natural Resources Wales (formerly Countryside Council for Wales,
Forestry Commission Wales and Environment Agency Wales)
 Brecon Beacons Park Authority
 National Flood Forum
 Local Resilience Forum
 SuDS Working Group for Wales
 Cardiff University/Cardiff Metropolitan University/University of Glamorgan
 Association of Drainage Authorities
 Professional Institutions

3.4.2 Powers and Responsibilities of Risk Management Authorities

All of the Risk Management Authorities have the following duties and power:

 Duty to be subject to scrutiny from lead local flood authorities’ democratic

processes;
 Duty to co-operate with other risk management authorities in the exercise
of their flood and coastal erosion risk management functions, including
sharing flood risk management data;
 Power to take on flood and coastal erosion functions from another risk
management authority when agreed by both sides;
 Duty to be subject to scrutiny from the Lead Local Flood Authorities’
democratic processes. The key committee is the Safer and Stronger
Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee;
 Duty to inform their own Cabinets and Committees about the progress and
implications of flood risk management work in the area.

Co-operation with other risk management authorities includes the following:

 Discuss with other risk management authorities before designating

structures and features to ensure consistency;
 Report flood assets, as defined by agreed criteria, as and when they are
revealed to officers;
 Assist with Flood Investigation Reports where required;
 Provide local knowledge to SuDS Approval Officers regarding applications
in their area;
 Ensure that members of the public who are trying to contact another
organisation are swiftly put through to the appropriate organisation;
 Easy sharing of information and data.

This list is not exhaustive but if there is any dispute about whether an activity can
reasonably be expected from a Flood Risk Management Authority, the issue will
be brought to ‘Flood Risk Management Wales’ (the RFCC).
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3.5 Flood Risk Management Functions

3.5.1 Natural Resources Wales

Historically the Environment Agency (precursor to Natural Resources Wales) led

on the management of the risks of flooding from main rivers and the sea.
However, as a consequence of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010
certain changes have been made to their role and remit. In addition to flooding
from rivers and the sea, Natural Resources Wales has new operational
responsibilities in relation to coastal erosion and a wider oversight role for all
flood and coastal erosion risk management in Wales.

This change means that Natural Resources Wales has a dual role:-

1 Operational responsibilities for flooding from main rivers, the sea and
coastal erosion.
2 Oversight responsibilities in relation to all flood and coastal erosion risk
management in Wales
The oversight change is integral to the delivery of national policy on flooding and
coastal erosion risk management and has been taken forward to ensure that
Natural Resources Wales has the remit to support the Welsh Government across
the full range of flood and coastal erosion risks affecting Wales.

As part of their oversight role, Natural Resources Wales will lead on the provision
of technical advice and support to other Risk Management Authorities. They will
also lead on national initiatives such as Flood Awareness Wales, the national
raising awareness programme, and be the single point of contact for enquiries
and information on flood risk, currently being piloted via their new Floodline
warning service.

The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 places a number of statutory duties
on Natural Resources Wales including:

1 Co-operating with other authorities, including sharing data;

2 Reporting to the Minister on flood and coastal erosion risk in Wales
including the application of the National Strategy; and
3 The establishment of Regional Flood and Coastal Committees.

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In addition to their statutory duties, Natural Resources Wales has a number of

what are called permissive powers. These are powers that allow them to do
something, but do not compel them to and include:

1 Powers to request information

2 The ability to raise levies for local flood risk management works, via the
Regional Flood and Coastal Committees
3 Powers to designate certain structures or features that affect flood or
coastal erosion risk
4 The expansion of powers to undertake works to include broader risk
management actions; and
5 The ability to cause flooding or coastal erosion under certain conditions.

This new allocation of responsibilities is also consistent with Natural Resources

Wales’ role in relation to the Flood Risk Regulations 2009, which allocates
specific responsibility for conducting assessments in relation to mapping and
planning the risks of flooding from main rivers, the sea and reservoirs to Natural
Resources Wales, as well as providing guidance to Local Authorities on these
matters for flooding from other sources.

Under the Regulations, Natural Resources Wales also takes on an assessment

and coordination role at a national level, ensuring the correct information is
passed back to the European Commission.

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3.5.2 Lead Local Flood Authority – Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council

Within the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council has been established as the Lead Local Flood Risk Authority for
its administrative area.

As defined in the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, RCT is responsible for
managing what is termed, its ‘local flood risk’. This includes the risk of flooding
from ordinary watercourses, surface runoff and groundwater.

Local Authorities have always had certain responsibilities in relation to ordinary

watercourses, and in practice most Local Authorities took the lead in dealing with
surface water flooding incidents prior to the changes contained within the Flood
and Water Management 2010. This is, however, the first time responsibility for
the risk of flooding from surface runoff has been allocated to anybody in law.

The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 places a number of statutory duties
on Local Authorities in their new role as LLFAs including:

1 The preparation of local flood risk management strategies

2 A duty to comply with the National Strategy
3 To co-operate with other authorities, including sharing data
4 A duty to investigate all flooding within its area, insofar as a LLFA consider
it necessary or appropriate
5 A duty to maintain a register of structures and features likely to affect flood
risk;
6 A duty to contribute to sustainable development; and
7 Consenting powers on ordinary watercourses.

In addition to these each LLFA has a number of what are called permissive
powers. These are powers that allow them to do something, but do not compel
them to and include:

1 Powers to request information;

2 Powers to designate certain structures or features that affect flood or
coastal erosion risk;
3 The expansion of powers to undertake works to include broader risk
management actions; and
4 The ability to cause flooding or coastal erosion under certain conditions.

LLFA in Wales will also take on the role of the SuDS Adopting and Approving
Body in relation to sustainable drainage systems. In this role they will be
responsible for both approving the original design of the SuDS and adopting and
maintaining the finished system.

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3.5.3 Water Company – Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Water companies, when exercising their flood or coastal erosion risk

management functions in relation to an area within Wales, must have regard to
the relevant Local Strategies and any associated guidance.

Water and sewerage companies are responsible not only for the provision of
water, but also for making appropriate arrangements for the drainage of foul
water, the treatment of waste, surface water sewers and combined sewers. They
have primary responsibility for floods from water and sewerage systems, which
can include sewer flooding, burst pipes or water mains or floods caused by
system failures.

No changes have been made to the operational arrangements for water and
sewerage companies in respect of flood risk.

The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 places a number of statutory duties
on Water and Sewerage Companies including:

1 A duty to act consistently with the National Strategy;

2 A duty to have regard to the content of the relevant Local Strategy; and
3 Co-operation with other Authorities, including sharing data.

Water and sewerage companies often hold valuable information which could
greatly aid the understanding of flood risks faced by communities across Wales.

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4.0 WHY DO WE HAVE TO PRODUCE A FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT

PLAN?

As detailed within Section 2.3, we are currently in the first cycle of the Flood Risk
Regulations 2009 and have already completed the Preliminary Flood Risk
Assessment and published the updated Flood Maps for Surface Water. The
Flood Risk Management Plans represent the final output of this cycle and must
be published by December 2015.

4.1 Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment

The Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA) is a high level screening

exercise that compiled information on significant local flood risk from past and
future floods, based on readily available information. The scope of the PFRA was
to consider flooding from surface runoff, ground water and ordinary
watercourses, and any interaction these sources have with main rivers with the
aim of identifying flood risk areas as set out under the European Flood Directives
(see section 3.6).

The PFRA used the Flood Map for Surface Water (FMfSW), a flood model
containing two flood events (1 in 30 annual chance and 1 in 200 annual chance)
and two depth bandings (greater than 0.1m and greater than 0.3m). These maps
highlighted areas at risk of surface water flooding.

Using this dataset, the assessment was carried out based on 1km grid squares.
DEFRA and WG identified significant criteria and thresholds to be used for
defining flood risk areas. These criteria are presented in Table 5 below.
Table 5: Flood risk threshold used to identify future consequences of flooding
‘Significant harmful consequences’
Description
defined as greater than….
200 People or
Flooded to a depth of 0.3m during a rainfall event
20 Non - Residential or
with a 1 in 200 chance of occurring (or 0.5%)
1 critical service

The methodology was based on using national flood risk information to identify
1km squares where local flood risk exceeded the defined threshold; called “blue”
squares.

The indicative flood risk areas use clusters formed from all 3 km squares that
contain 4 or more 1km square above the flood risk thresholds (blue squares),
that are touching, which contain locations where there has been historical
flooding or the data indicates that a flood could occur that satisfies the criteria for
the flood risk thresholds.

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Where a cluster of these grid squares leads to an area where flood risk is most
concentrated, and over 5,000 people are predicted to be at risk of flooding, this
area has been identified as an Indicative Flood Risk Area.

Initial counts for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council were undertaken
by the Environment Agency and the key flood risk indicators for Rhondda Cynon
Taf County Borough Council were calculated for the indicative flood risk area as
follows:
 34,838 people at risk;
 2,529 non-residential properties at risk; and
 84 pieces of critical infrastructure at risk.

Following a review of the counts by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough

Council, four additional “blue” squares were added to the indicative flood risk
area. The revised counts following the addition of the squares were:
 37,805 people at risk;
 2,890 non-residential properties at risk; and
 96 pieces of critical infrastructure at risk.

The shape of the indicative flood risk area generally mirrors the valley
topography of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and generally
follows the settlements. A plan displaying the EA Wales squares, additional
squares added by the review by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
and the indicative flood risk area are presented in Figure 9.

As a result of the assessment, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough

Council was identified as having a Flood Risk Area and are therefore
required to undertake the production of the Flood Risk Management Plan
under the Flood Risk Regulations 2009.

As part of the PFRA, significant historic flooding events within the Borough were
considered. To determine what constitutes a significant flooding event, DEFRA,
Welsh Government and the Environment Agency set key flood risk indicators
which define a flood risk area in Wales as having 5,000 people at risk or an
individual 1km square with at least 200 people (approximately 84 properties) or
20 businesses or 1 critical services at risk.

For the PFRA, RCTCBC determined that a locally significant event which has
had harmful consequences is defined as one where 8 or more residential
properties are flooded internally. This is approximately an order of magnitude
below the flood risk thresholds used for future flood risk, 84 properties, which is
considered as nationally significant.

37no. historic flood events have been considered to have had “locally significant
harmful consequences” and of these, 7no. had nationally “significant harmful
consequences”.

For further information regarding the PFRA or to view the document please visit
RCTCBC website at www.rctcbc.gov.uk/flooding.
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Figure 9: Indicative Flood Risk Area within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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4.2 Updated Flood Maps for Surface Water

As detailed within Section 2.3, under Part 3 of the Flood Risk Regulations 2009,
Natural Resources Wales have a duty to prepare for each flood risk area Flood
Hazard and Flood Risk maps related to risk of flooding from the sea, main rivers
and reservoirs. LLFA’s have a duty to prepare Flood Hazard and Flood Risk
maps related to surface water flooding for the flood risk areas identified within the
PFRA.

A service level agreement was signed between Welsh Government (WG),

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Environment Agency (EA) for the
production of these maps. JBA Consultants were contracted to produce the
maps. The maps were completed last autumn and published as required under
the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 in December 2013. These can be viewed online
at http://watermaps.environment-agency.gov.uk and following the link for Risk of
Flooding from Surface Water.

The uFMfSW contain data including three flood events (1 in 30 (3.3%), 1 in 100
(1%) and 1 in 1000 (0.1%) in any given year), flood extents, flood depths, flow
velocity, hazard rating and flow direction.

The extents of flooding for the three flood events have been used and represent
the maximum flood extends shown on the depth, velocity and hazard maps.
These maps provide information including detail about the level of risk. These
are (annual probability is shown in brackets):
 High – each year, the area has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 30
(3.3%);
 Medium – each year, the area has a chance of flooding between 1 in 100
(1%) and 1 in 30 (3.3%); and
 Low – each year, the area has a chance of flooding of between 1 in 1000
(0.1%) and 1 in 100 (1%).

The risk maps have been generated from the uFMfSW and the National
Receptors Dataset (NRD), with three types of map showing:
 Risk to People;
 Risk to Economic Activity; and
 Risk to Natural and Historic Environment.

To answer the question ‘how many properties lie in areas at risk of flooding from
surface water?’, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council have counted
properties where at least 50% of the external perimeter of that property (buffered
by 2m) is in contact with any part of the mapped flood extent, regardless of depth
(i.e. no depth threshold). It is considered that this will provide a good base line for
considering the risk posed by flooding.

For further information on the production of the uFMfSW and associated

datasets, please refer to the EA documents ‘What is the updated Flood Map for
Surface Water?’ and ‘The updated Flood Map for Surface Water (uFMfSW)
Property Points dataset’.
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4.3 How are we drawing conclusions from the uFMfSW?

For the purpose of this Flood Risk Management Plan, Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council has been divided into 52no. community areas to aid in
the assessment of flood risk within the authority.

Table 6: Community Areas within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Intersects with Flood
Community Area Area (Hectares) Population*
Risk Area
Aberaman North 432 5,854 Yes
Aberaman South 1,255 5,172 Yes
Abercynon 917 6,723 Yes
Aberdare East 673 7,708 Yes
Aberdare West/Llwydcoed 2,183 9,797 Yes
Beddau 507 4,134 Yes
Brynna 1,242 3,776 Yes
Church Village 182 4,557 Yes
Cilfynydd 413 3,010 Yes
Cwm Clydach 487 3,135 Yes
Cwmbach 608 4,705 Yes
Cymmer 516 6,108 Yes
Ferndale 380 4,731 Yes
Gilfach Goch 603 3,541 Yes
Glyncoch 208 3,039 Yes
Graig 315 2,693 Yes
Hawthorn 453 3,988 Yes
Hirwaun 392 4,397 Yes
Llanharan 1,085 3,661 Yes
Llanharry 742 3,840 No
Llantrisant Town 968 4,792 Yes
Llantwit Fardre 990 5,896 Yes
Llwynypia 259 2,423 Yes
Maerdy 1,060 3,666 Yes
Mountain Ash East 850 3,243 Yes
Mountain Ash West 351 4,916 Yes
Penrhiwceiber 213 6,354 Yes
Pentre 578 5,877 Yes
Penygraig 484 5,920 Yes
Penywaun 373 3,097 Yes
Pontyclun 1,190 7,638 Yes
Pontypridd Town 234 3,046 Yes
Porth 370 6,481 Yes
Rhigos 7,416 1,774 Yes
Rhondda 689 4,949 Yes
Rhydfelin Central 372 4,728 Yes
Taffs Well 674 3,760 Yes
Talbot Green 205 2,895 Yes

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Table 6 continued: Community Areas within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Intersects with Flood
Community Area Area (Hectares) Population*
Risk Area
Tonteg 587 4,265 Yes
Tonypandy 334 4,004 Yes
Tonyrefail East 1,480 6,056 Yes
Tonyrefail West 976 5,929 Yes
Trallwng 226 4,124 Yes
Trealaw 286 4,373 Yes
Treforest 378 7,102 Yes
Treherbert 2,157 6,674 Yes
Treorchy 1,331 8,498 Yes
Tylorstown 590 5,323 Yes
Tyn-y-nant 92 3,464 Yes
Ynyshir 441 3,826 Yes
Ynysybwl 1,955 4,846 Yes
Ystrad 717 6,399 Yes
* NRD Residential dwellings multiplier 2.35

4.4 What is being counted?

To determine the risk posed to people, economic activity and the environment
within RCTCBC, the following receptors have been considered when undertaking
the counts.

Table 7: Summary list of receptors to be counted

RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
Number of People in area
Number of Services
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Number of Non Residential Properties
Number of Airports
Length of Roads (km)
Length of Railways (km)
Agricultural Land – grades 1, 2 and 3 (hectares)
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Number of EU designated Bathing Waters within 50m
Number of EPR Installations within 50m
Area of Special Area of Conservation within area (ha)
Area of Special Areas of Protection within area (ha)
Area of Ramsar site within area (ha)
Area of World Heritage Sites within area (ha)
Area of Sites of Special Scientific Interest within area (ha)
Area of Parks and Gardens within area (ha)
Area of Scheduled Ancient Monuments within area (ha)
Number of Listed Buildings within area
Number of Licensed Abstractions within area
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Table 8: Receptors within community areas

Aberdare West/

Church Village
Aberdare East

Cwm Clydach

Gilfach Goch
Abercynon

Llwydcoed
Aberaman

Aberaman

Cwmbach
Cilfynydd

Ferndale
Cymmer
Beddau

Brynna
South
North
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES IN FLOOD RISK AREA

People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 5,854 5,172 6,723 7,708 9,797 4,134 3,776 4,557 3,010 3,135 4,705 6,108 4,731 3,541

Services 6 9 18 17 16 3 6 4 6 3 10 9 6 9

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

Non Residential Properties 289 469 550 815 799 286 394 296 222 196 356 365 312 210

Airports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Roads (km) 0 0 7 0 1 0 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 0

Railways (km) 0 2 6 1 4 1 3 0 0 0 2 0.6 0 0

Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 23 0 0 0 0 321 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS

Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EPR Installations 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

Special Area of Conservation (SAC) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ramsar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) 0 0 0 0 25 12 30 0 0 0 0 6 0 0

Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0.01 0 0.4 7 0.04 2 0 0.1 0 1 0 8 0

Listed Buildings 3 3 3 39 25 5 2 2 1 0 0 10 3 0

Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0

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Table 8 continued: Receptors within community areas

Llantwit Fardre

Penrhiwceiber
Mountain Ash

Mountain Ash
Llantrisant

Penygraig
Llwynypia
Llanharan
Hawthorn
Glyncoch

Hirwaun

Maerdy

Pentre
Town
Graig

West
East
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES IN FLOOD RISK AREA

People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,039 2,693 3,988 4,397 3,661 4,792 5,896 2,423 3,666 3,243 4,916 6,354 5,877 5,920

Services 5 1 15 11 8 18 6 6 3 5 7 6 9 5

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

Non Residential Properties 110 246 522 321 516 688 657 272 296 278 335 254 368 438

Airports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Roads (km) 0 0 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Railways (km) 2 1 0 3 3 2 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 0

Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0 0.5 3 0 0 0 67 72 0 0 0

RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS

Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EPR Installations 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Special Area of Conservation (SAC) 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ramsar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) 0 12 0 4 0 109 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0

Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 16 0 3 0.04 9 0 0 1 0 0.02 0 1 0

Listed Buildings 4 8 3 4 18 13 2 3 0 5 2 4 5 1

Licensed Abstractions 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0

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Table 8 continued: Receptors within community areas

Tonyrefail West
Tonyrefail East
Talbot Green

Tonypandy
Pontypridd
Penywaun

Taffs Well
Rhydfelin
Rhondda

Trallwng

Trealaw
Rhigos

Tonteg
Porth
Town
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES IN FLOOD RISK AREA

People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,097 3,046 6,481 1,774 4,949 4,728 3,760 2,895 4,265 4,004 6,056 5,929 4,124 4,373

Services 3 8 14 12 6 5 6 7 6 6 10 9 8 5

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

Non Residential Properties 157 521 478 969 477 154 606 352 496 379 613 506 289 277

Airports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Roads (km) 0.5 0 0 14 0 0.3 8 0 0 0 0 0 5 0

Railways (km) 1 2 3 1 3 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 3

Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS

Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EPR Installations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Special Area of Conservation (SAC) 0 0 0 243 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ramsar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) 0 0 0 977 0 0 1 0 0 0 151 80 0 0

Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0

Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.1 0.01 0.0004 92 0.2 0.4 0.2 0 0.2 0 1 0 1 0

Listed Buildings 0 28 16 13 9 0 15 1 0 4 6 5 9 4

Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

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Table 8 continued: Receptors within community areas

Tylorstown

Tyn-y-nant
Treherbert

Pontyclun
Ynysybwl

Llanharry
Treforest

Treorchy

Ynyshir

Ystrad
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES IN FLOOD RISK AREA NOT IN FLOOD RISK AREA

People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 7,102 6,674 8,498 5,323 3,464 3,826 4,846 6,399 3,840 7,638

Services 10 8 8 9 5 3 6 6 6 12

ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

Non Residential Properties 556 444 791 326 131 211 451 393 446 990

Airports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Roads (km) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 8

Railways (km) 3 1 3 0 0.2 0 0.5 2 2 3

Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 583 941

RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS

Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EPR Installations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Special Area of Conservation (SAC) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ramsar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) 0 192 156 0 0 0 0 0.2 0 9

Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88

Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.002 5 3 0 0 6 0 0.2 0.09 2

Listed Buildings 40 5 5 1 0 2 3 2 2 26

Licensed Abstractions 0 6 3 1 0 0 10 2 2 3

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Figure 10: Location of community areas within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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4.5 Flood Investigation Areas

Community areas have been introduced to assess flood risk within boundaries to
provide understanding to the unitary authority; however, it is understood that
flood risk does not respect administrative boundaries. To formally assess flood
risk, 137no. flood investigation areas have been identified within the Borough. It
is anticipated that these areas will allow more project specific measures to be
implemented. The flood investigation areas are presented in Appendix A and the
areas and their proposed measures are summarised within the community area
overviews in Section 10, where relevant.

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5.0 HOW WE WILL MANAGE FLOOD RISK

5.1 Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Managing Flood Risk

The detailed objectives and measures outlined within the Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council’s LFRMS have been adopted by this FRMP to manage
flood risk within the authority. These measures and the corresponding reference
to the LFRMS detailed objectives are reiterated in Table 9.

Table 9: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Flood Risk Management Plan Measures

Cross-
FRMP
Measure Title reference to
Measure
LFRMS
objective
1 Establish SuDS Approval Body 1,2,5,6,7,8
1,2,3,4,5,6,
2 Water cycle strategy
7,8,9,10
Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan, Strategic Flood 1, 2, 5, 6, 7,
3
Consequence Assessment and Supplementary Planning Guidance 8, 12
1, 2, 3, 5,
4 Planning Policy Wales and TAN15 6, 7, 8, 10,
11, 15
1, 2, 3, 4,
5 Flood warning
10, 11, 12
6 Flood awareness 1, 2, 3
10, 11, 13,
7 Emergency response plans
14
10, 11, 12,
8 Community flood plans
13, 14
4, 10, 11,
9 Multi-Agency flood plans
12, 13, 14
1, 2, 5, 6, 7,
10 Land management 7, 9, 10, 11,
15
11 Environmental enhancement 5, 6, 7, 8
5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
12 Water level management plan
11
3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
13 Habitat creation
8, 9
14 System asset management plans 1,2,3,4
15 Enforcement of private surface water sewers 1,2,3,4
1, 2, 3, 4,
16 Power to request Information and civil sanctions
11
17 Assert register and records 4, 10, 11
1, 2, 3, 4,
18 Designation of structures
10
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
19 SuDS adoption
6, 7

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Table 9 (continued): Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Flood Risk Management
Plan Measures
Cross-
FRMP reference to
Measure Title
Measure LFRMS
objective
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
20 Consenting of structures to Ordinary Watercourses
6, 7
21 Enforcement to maintain flow in watercourses 1, 2, 3, 4
22 Enactment of Land Drainage Byelaws 1, 2, 3, 4
23 Cause incidental flooding for purpose of flood risk management 1, 2, 3, 4
24 Construction of flood defences 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
25 Investigation of flooding incidents 11
26 Local property-level flood mitigation – resilience 12
27 Local property- level flood mitigation – resistance 12
1, 2, 3, 4, 7,
28 Pre-feasibility studies/project appraisals
9, 16
29 Catchment Flood Risk Management Plans 11,14
30 Surface Water Flood Modelling 11
4, 10, 12,
31 Reservoir Flood Plans
13, 14
1, 2, 3. 4, 5,
32 Flood Risk Management Plans
6, 8, 9, 15
33 Flood Risk and Hazard Maps 11, 15
34 Partnership Working 14
35 Community/public engagement/consultation 10,11
36 Habitat Monitoring 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
37 Weather pattern monitoring 11
38 Flow monitoring 11

5.2 Strategic Environmental Screening

A Strategic Environmental Assessment1 has previously been undertaken as part

of the implementation of the objectives detailed within the Local Flood Risk
Management Strategy

The aim of the Strategic Environmental Assessment was to identify potentially

significant environmental effects created as a result of the implementation of the
Strategy upon issues such as “biodiversity, population, human health, fauna,
flora, soil, water, air, climatic, material assets including architectural and
archaeological heritage, landscape and the interrelationship between the above
factors”, as required by the Environmental Assessment of Plans and
Programmes (Wales) Regulations 2004 (The SEA Regulations).

1
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environment-report-vol-1.pdf

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As detailed in Section 5.1 of the report, the measures that were implemented
within the strategy to deliver the objectives have been adopted for this Flood Risk
Management Plan. Following a screening of the objectives and measures
implemented within the Flood Risk Management Plan, it is considered that the
objectives are the same and there are no amendments to receptors potentially
influenced by the implementation of this plan. In conclusion, it is considered that
the previous Strategic Environmental Assessment is still relevant for this plan
and that there is no requirement to undertake a new Strategic Environmental
Assessment.

The Flood Risk Management Plan seeks to identify site specific locations where
the implementation of physical measures may be undertaken. Where site specific
physical intervention is undertaken, the works will be subject to an Environmental
Impact Assessment to ensure that there are no significant environmental effects
of the works.

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5.3 Flood Risk Management Plan Measures and EU reporting codes

It is a requirement of the European Floods Directive, that the Flood Risk

Management Plan shall address four aspects of flood risk management, focusing
on prevention, protection, preparedness and recovery and review.

Preventing: by avoiding putting people or the environment at risk of flooding, for

example, one way of preventing risks arising would be by not building homes in
areas that can be flooded.
Preparing: by taking actions that prepare people for flooding, for example, by
improving awareness of flood risk, or by providing warning and forecasting for
floods so that people can take precautions to safeguard their valuables.
Protecting: by protecting people from the risk of flooding. For example, by the
maintenance or refurbishment of existing defences or using waterproof boards
over doors and airbricks, people can protect their properties from the damage
caused by flood water.
Recovery and review: by learning from when flooding happens and how to
recover from it, for example, by improving the availability of recovery services
such as providing temporary accommodation, after flooding gas occurred.

Table 10 details the four aspects and the European Union reporting codes.

In order to accord with the leglslative requirements Rhonnda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council have attributed the 38no. adopted measures to the EU reporting
codes and this is presented in Table 10.

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Table 10: Required aspects of flood risk management and EU reporting codes
M1 No Measure
M11 No Measure is proposed to reduce flood risk in the Area Potentially
Susceptible to Flood Risk or other defined area.

M2 Prevention
M21 Avoidance Measure to prevent the location of new or additional receptors in flood
prone areas, such as land use planning policies or regulation.
M22 Removal or relocation Measures to remove receptors from flood prone areas, or to relocate
receptors to areas of lower hazard
M23 Reduction Measure to adapt receptors to reduce the adverse consequences in the
event of a flood actions building, public networks, etc.
M24 Other prevention Other measures to enhance flood risk prevention (may include, flood risk
modelling and assessment, flood vulnerability assessment, maintenance
programmes or policies, etc).

M3 Protection
M31 Natural management / Measures to reduce the flow into natural or artificial drainage systems, such
runoff and catchment as overland flow interceptors and or storage, enhancement of infiltration,
management etc and including in-channel, flood plain works and the reforestation of
banks, that restore natural systems to help slow flow an store water
M32 Water flow regulation Measures involving physical intervention to regulate flows, such as
construction, modification or removal of water retaining structures (e.g.
dams or other on-lone storage areas or development of existing flow
regulation rules), and which have significant impact on the hydrological
regime.
M33 Channel, Coastal and Measures involving physical interventions to freshwater channels, mountain
floodplain works streams estuaries coastal waters and flood prone areas of land, such
construction, modifications or removal of structure or the alteration of
channels, sediment dynamics management, dykes, etc.
M34 Surface Water Measures involving physical interventions to reduce surface water flooding,
Management typically, but not exclusively, in an urban environment, such as enhancing
artificial drainage capacity or through sustainable drainage systems
(SuDS).
Other Protection Other measures to enhance protection against flooding, which may include
flood defences asset maintenance programmes or policies.

M4 Preparedness
M41 Flood Forecasting and Measures to establish or enhance a flood forecasting or warning system.
Warning
M42 Emergency Event Measures to establish or enhance flood event institutional emergency
Response Planning/ response planning.
Contingency Planning
M43 Public Awareness and Measures to establish the public awareness or preparedness for flood
Preparedness events.
M44 Other Preparedness Other measures to establish or enhance preparedness for flood events to
reduce adverse consequences.

M5 Recovery and Review

M51 Individual andsocietal Clean up and restoration activities (buildings, infrastructure, etc)
recovery Health and mental health supporting action, inc. Managing stress
Disaster financial assistance (grants, tax) inc. Disaster legal assistance,
disaster unemployment assistance
Temporary or permanent relocation, other.
M52 Environment recovery Clean up and restoration activities (with several sub topics as mould
protection, well-water safety and securing hazardous material containers).

M53 Other recovery and Lessons learnt from flood events

review Insurance polices
Other

M6 Other
M61 Other

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Table 11: Summary of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council FRMP Measures and attributed EU reporting code
FRMP
Measure RCT Measure Name EU reporting code
No.
1 Establish SuDS Approval Body M34 (Protection) Surface Water Management
2 Water Cycle Strategy M31 (Protection) Natural flood management/run off and catchment management
Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan, Strategic Flood
3 Consequences Assessment and Supplementary Planning M21 (Prevention) Avoidance
Guidance
4 Planning Policy Wales and TAN15 M21 (Prevention) Avoidance
5 Flood Awareness M43 (Preparedness) Public Awareness and Preparedness
6 Flood Warning M41 (Preparedness) Flood Forecasting and Warning
7 Emergency Response Plans M42 (Preparedness) Emergency Event Response Planning/Contingency Planning
8 Community Flood Plans M43 (Preparedness) Public Awareness and Preparedness
9 Multi-Agency Flood Plans M42 (Preparedness) Emergency Event Response Planning/Contingency Plannnig
10 Land Management M34 (Protection) Surface Water Management
11 Environmental Enhancement M23 (Prevention) Reduction
12 Water Level Management Plan M32 (Protection) Water Flow Regulation
13 Habitat Creation M23 (Prevention) Reduction
14 Systems Asset Management Plans M44 (Preparedness) Other Preparedness
15 Enforcement on Private Surface Water Sewers M24 (Prevention) Other Prevention
16 Power to request information and civil sanctions M44 (Preparedness) Other Preparedness
17 Asset Register and Records M44 (Preparedness) Other Preparedness
18 Designation of Structures M35 (Protection) Other Protection
19 SuDS Adoption M34 (Protection) Surface Water Management
20 Consenting of Structures to Ordinary Watercourses M21 (Prevention) Avoidance
21 Enforcement to maintain flow in watercourses M21 (Prevention) Avoidance
22 Enactment of Land Drainage Byelaws M21 (Prevention) Avoidance

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Table 11 continued: Summary of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council FRMP Measures and attributed EU reporting code
FRMP
Measure RCT Measure Name EU reporting code
No.
23 Cause incidental flooding for purposes of flood risk management M31 (Protection) Natural flood management/run off and catchment management
24 Construction of flood defences M33 (Protection) Channel, Coastal and Floodplain Works
25 Investigation of Flooding Incidents M44 (Preparedness) Other Preparedness
26 Local property-level flood mitigation - Resilience M43 (Preparedness) Public Awareness and Preparedness
27 Local property-level flood mitigation - Resistance M43 (Preparedness) Public Awareness and Preparedness
28 Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project Appraisals M35 (Protection) Other Protection
29 Catchment Flood Risk Management Plan M31 (Protection) Natural flood management/run off and catchment management
30 Surface Water Flood Modelling M24 (Prevention) Other Prevention
31 Reservoir Flood Plans M24 (Prevention) Other Prevention
32 Flood Risk Management Plans M24 (Prevention) Other Prevention
33 Flood Risk and Hazard Maps M24 (Prevention) Other Prevention
34 Partnership working M44 (Preparedness) Other Preparedness
35 Community/Public Engagement/Consultation M43 (Preparedness) Public Awareness and Preparedness
36 Habitats Monitoring M53 (Recovery and Review) Other Recovery and Review
37 Weather Pattern Monitoring M24 (Prevention) Other Prevention
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) Other Prevention

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Following the assessment of the uFMfSW, a number of proposed or ongoing

measures may be attributed to help manage flood risk. This enables accurate
recording and monitoring of identified measures. Each plan enclosed within the
following sections will have an associated graph providing ease of understanding
for the number of measures attributed, as example of such a graph is presented
in the figure below.

Figure 11: Example of measures graph

The number of measures in

each category
Supporting recovery
after flooding has
happened and
reviewing how things
can be done better
Reducing the impacts of
flooding through land use
and development policy,
relocation of assets at
risk, or measures to
5 10 divert the hazard to avoid
harm
15 20

Preparing for a flood to

happen so that the
response can mitigate Prevent flooding from
the risk (for example, damaging the things
forecasting, warning, that we care about by
awareness of the risk protecting them, such
and taking action in as property-level
advance of flooding, protection and flood
including having
emergency plans)

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6.0 HOW THIS FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN HAS BEEN CO-
ORDINATED?

In order to ensure good co-ordination of the Flood Risk Management Plan, a

number of existing and specifically organised groups were used.

6.1 Working Groups

6.1.1 The Flood Risk Management Plans Working Group

This group was established to ascertain what was required to be incorporated in

the Flood Risk Management Plan by the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 and to
provide direction for the implementation the plan. The group was attended by the
8no. local authorities in Wales who had a designated flood risk area under the
PFRA, and other regulatory bodies who have a requirement under the Flood
Risk Regulations to undertake the plan, these included:
 Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council;
 Caerphilly County Borough Council;
 Cardiff City Council;
 City and County of Swansea;
 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council;
 Natural Resources Wales;
 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council;
 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council;
 Torfaen County Borough Council;
 Welsh Government; and
 Welsh Local Government Association.

The attendance of Natural Resources Wales at the group was crucial to ensure
co-ordination between the lead local flood authorities and Natural Resources
Wales Flood Risk Management Plans. The group also shared work programmes
to ensure delivery of the respective Flood Risk Management plans within the
timescales outlined in the Flood Risk Regulations 2009.

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6.1.2 The Flood Risk Management Plan Task and Finish Group

The Flood Risk Management Plan working group was set up to discuss the
technical requirements of the plans, notably how to draw conclusions from the
updated Flood Maps for Surface Water. The group was attended by the following
regulatory bodies:
 City and County of Swansea;
 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council;
 Natural Resources Wales;
 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council;
 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; and
 Welsh Local Government Association.

6.1.3 The South East Wales Regional Framework Group

This group was utilised to share best practise and to feed back to lead local flood
authorities who were not designated as a flood risk area by their PFRA, from the
Flood Risk Management Working Group and Task and Finish Group. This group
is attended by:
 Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council;
 Caerphilly County Borough Council;
 Caldicot and Wentloog Levels IDB;
 Cardiff City Council;
 Dwr Cymru Welsh Water;
 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council;
 Monmouthshire County Borough Council;
 Natural Resources Wales;
 Newport City Council;
 Powys County Borough Council;
 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council;
 The Vale of Glamorgan Council;
 Torfaen County Borough Council; and
 Welsh Local Government Association.

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6.1.4 Miscellaneous Collaboration

In addition to regular meetings with other regulatory bodies, internal collaboration

was undertaken within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to
determine whether other departments were happy with the content of the Flood
Risk Management Plan, throughout its conception.

In addition to the formal Flood Risk Management Plan Group meetings, a

number of ad hoc independent meetings were held between lead local flood
authorities, Welsh Local Government Association and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
were held. These meetings were undertaken to discuss more trivial matters
regarding the Plans.

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6.2 Co-ordination with River Basin District

Under the requirements of the Water Framework Directive, the Environment

Agency and Natural Resources Wales have a duty to prepare River Basin
Management Plans for each river basin district within England and Wales.

The Water Framework Directive requires measures to be taken to encourage the

sustainable use of water and to protect and improve inland surface waters,
groundwaters and coastal waters. Further information regarding the Water
Framework Directive is provided in Section 2.5.

It is a requirement of the European Floods Directive (Directive 2007/60/EC) that

flood risk management plans have a description of the co-ordination process with
the Water Framework Directive.

A river basin district is an area of land, or catchment, which drains into a single
major river system. In smaller countries, such as the UK, it can be a group of
smaller river catchments that neighbour each other in a relatively distinct regional
area. It is also common for the river basin districts to include proximate coastal
waters within their designation. A catchment is an area with several, often
interconnected water bodies (rivers, lakes, groundwater and coastal waters).
Many of the problems facing our water environment are best understood and
tackled at a catchment level.

There are three River Basin Districts, either partly or fully within Wales, these are
The Severn, Western Wales and Dee. Figure 12 shows the location of Rhondda
Cynon Taf County Borough Council with reference to the river basin districts.
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is situated predominantly within the
Severn River Basin District; however, two small areas of the authority fall within
the Western Wales River Basin District.

To better understand and tackle the problems within the river basin districts,
Natural Resources Wales operate at a management catchment level. This
approach provides a more effective engagement at a local level. Rhondda Cynon
Taf is situated almost entirely within the South East Wales Management
Catchment of the Severn River basin District. Two small areas of land within
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, situated within the Western Wales
River Basin District, fall within the within the Upper Neath Catchment and
Ogmore to Tawe Catchment, in the northwest and southwest of the authority,
respectively.

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The Severn River Basin District Management Plan and the consideration of the
measures proposed within the document are discussed further within Section
6.3. The Western Wales River Basin District Management Plan is not considered
further within this document.

The Severn River Basin Flood Risk Management Plan and the consideration of
the objectives within the document are discussed further in Section 6.4. The
Western Wales Flood Risk Management Plan does not consider options within
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Whilst an area of Rhondda Cynon
Taf County Borough Council does fall within the Western Wales River Basin
District, the boundary of the River Basin District does not intersect the Flood Risk
Area within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Due to this, there is no
information held regarding Rhondda Cynon Taf within the Western Wales Flood
Risk Management Plan and no further consideration of the plan is given within
this document.

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Figure 12: Water Framework Directive River Basin Districts and Management Catchments within
Wales

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6.2.1 Severn River Basin District

The Severn River Basin District is home to over 5.3 million people and covers an
area of 21,590km2. One third of the district is located within Wales. The River
Severn is the longest river in Britain and flows into the Severn Estuary. The
district also includes the rivers of southeast Wales, including the Wye, Usk and
Taff and those in the counties of Avon and Somerset that drain into the Severn
Estuary.

There are a number of major urban centres within the district, including Bristol,
Cardiff and Coventry. Much of the RBD, however, is rural in nature, particularly
within the Welsh Borders. Approximately 80% of the land is managed for
agriculture and forestry. Whilst agriculture dominates the landscape, it actually
makes up a small part of the economy, with main sectors relating to business,
transport, health and industry.

Figure 7: Severn River Basin Plan

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6.3 The Severn River Basin District Management Plan

The first cycle of the Severn River Basin District River Basin Management Plan
was published in 2009. The Water Framework Directive requires the plans to be
reviewed and updated every 6 years. The updated River Basin Management
Plan draft has been prepared in partnership between the Environment Agency
and Natural Resources Wales.

The draft Severn River Basin District Management Plan is available via the
Environment Agency website (www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-
agency).

6.3.1 Measures within the Severn River Basin District Management Plan

To encourage the sustainable use of water and to protect and improve inland
surface waters, groundwaters and coastal waters, the Severn River Basin District
Management Plan has proposed a number of new measures under the following
headings:
 Physical modifications;
 Manage pollution from waste water;
 Manage pollution from towns, cities and transport;
 Improve the natural flow and level of water;
 Manage invasive non-native species; and
 Manage pollution from rural areas.

A full breakdown of the proposed measures is presented in Table 11.

6.3.2 Co-ordination with the Severn River Basin District Management Plan

As part of the development of the Severn River Basin District Management Plan,
a consultation commenced in October 2014 and ended in April 2015, providing
an opportunity for comment. Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has
previously responded to the consultation.

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has sought to provide a co-
ordinated approach by linking measures within this Flood Risk Management Plan
to measures and objectives proposed within the Severn River Basin
Management Plan. The table below provides an overview of the relevant
measures where Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council believes there is
a potential for a co-ordinated approach.

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Table 12: Link between Severn River Basin District Management Plan and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Flood Risk Management Plan
measures
Severn River Basin District Management Plan Measure title and category* Linked Flood Risk Management Plan FRMP Measure
Measure title Number
Physical Modifications
Removal or easement of barriers to fish migration Environment Enhancement 11
Removal or modification of engineering structures Environment Enhancement 11
Improvement to condition of channel/bed and/or banks/shoreline No proposed linked measure
Improvement to condition of riparian zone and /or wetland habitats No proposed linked measure
Changes to operation and maintenance No proposed linked measure
Vegetation management Land Management 10
Dredging and silt management No proposed linked measure
Sustainable aggregate extraction No proposed linked measure
Sustainable marine development No proposed linked measure
Complete first cycle investigations No proposed linked measure
Manage Pollution from Waste Water
Reduce diffuse pollution at source Establish SuDS Approval Body 1
Reduce point source pollution pathways Establish SuDS Approval Body 1
Mitigate/remediate point source impacts on receptor Establish SuDS Approval Body 1
Reduce point source pollution at source Establish SuDS Approval Body 1
Complete first cycle and new investigations No proposed linked measure
Develop and implement nutrient management plans No proposed linked measure
Manage pollution from towns, cities and transport
Reduce diffuse pollution pathways Establish SuDS Approval Body 1
Mitigate/remediate diffuse pollution impacts on receptor No proposed linked measure
Complete first cycle and new investigations No proposed linked measure
Improve natural flow and water level of water
Water demand management No proposed linked measure
Control pattern/timing of abstraction No proposed linked measure
Improvement to condition of channel/bed and/or banks/shoreline No proposed linked measure
Use alternative source/relocate abstraction or discharge No proposed linked measure
Sustainable access and recreation management – reduce the impact of water based
No proposed linked measure
and terrestrial activities
Complete first cycle and new investigations No proposed linked measure

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Table 12 continued: Link between Severn River Basin District Management Plan and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Flood Risk Management Plan
measures
Severn River Basin District Management Plan Measure title and category* Linked Flood Risk Management Plan FRMP Measure
Measure title Number
Manage invasive non-native species
Land Management 10
Early detection, monitoring and rapid response (to reduce the risk of establishment)
Habitats Monitoring 36
Land Management 10
Mitigation, control and eradication (to reduce extent)
Habitats Monitoring 36
Complete first cycle and new investigations No proposed linked measure
Manage pollution from rural areas
Reduce diffuse pollution at source Establish SuDS Approval Body 1
Mitigate/remediate diffuse pollution impacts on the receptor Establish SuDS Approval Body 1
Sustainable woodland and forestry management Land Management 10
Complete first cycle and new investigations No proposed linked measure
Develop and implement nutrient management plans No proposed linked measure

*For further information regarding the Severn River Basin District River Management plan, reference should be made to the document “Water for life and livelihoods, a consultation on the
draft update to the river basin management plan for the Severn River Basin District”

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6.4 The Severn River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan

The completion of a River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan is a

requirement of the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 for flood risk from main rivers,
the sea and reservoirs. As the Severn River Basin District is situated within both
England and Wales, the draft Severn River Basin Flood Risk Management Plan
was undertaken in partnership between the Environment Agency and Natural
Resources Wales.

The Severn River Basin District consultation on the draft Flood Risk Management
Plan is available via the Natural Resources Wales website
(www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk).

6.4.1 Objectives within the Severn River Basin District Management Plan

The objectives set out in the draft Severn River Basin District Flood Risk
Management Plan are consistent with the welsh Government National Flood and
Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy objectives and these have been
used to set the framework for flood and coastal erosion risk management work
within Wales.
• Reducing the consequences for individuals, communities,
businesses and the environment from flooding and coastal erosion;
• Raising awareness of and engaging people in the response to
flood and coastal erosion risk;
• Providing an effective and sustained response to flood and coastal
erosion events; and
• Prioritising investment in the most at risk communities.

Natural Resources Wales has detailed seven objectives to help manage flood
risk from main rivers, seas and reservoirs and these are presented in the table
12. The objectives were considered by taking into account the three main
aspects of sustainable flood risk management:
Social: people and communities;
Economic: Potential cost and economic benefit;
Environment: cultural heritage, landscape and habitat diversity.

The draft Severn River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan has used the
same receptors for their consideration of flood risk as those detailed within
Section 5.4 of this document.

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Table 13 Wales FRMP Objectives

Principles of
sustainability

Link to Welsh Government

FRMP Objective National Flood and Coastal

Environment
Wales FRMP Objective
Number Erosion Risk Management

Economy
Strategy Objectives

People
Objective 1 Reduce the risk of harm to life from
flooding to people and communities 1, 3 Y Y
from main rivers and the sea
Objective 2 Increase resilience of services, assets
and infrastructure to the risk of 1, 3 Y Y
flooding
Objective 3 Improve understanding of flood risk so
that decisions are based upon the best
available information
1, 3 Y Y Y

Objective 4 Improve community awareness and

resilience to flooding
2 Y Y
Objective 5 Provide an effective and sustained
response to flood events
3 Y Y
Objective 6 Allocate funding and resources for all
sources of flooding on a risk
4 Y Y Y
Objective 7 Incorporate the ecosystem approach
into the delivery of flood risk 1, 4 Y Y Y
management

6.4.2 Co-ordination with the Severn Flood Risk Management Plan

As part of the development of the Severn Flood Risk Management Plan a

consultation ran between October 2014 to April 2015 and provided an
opportunity for comment. Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has
previously responded to the consultation.

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has sought to provide a co-
ordinated approach considering the measures proposed within the Severn River
Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan within Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council. The table below provides an overview of the relevant
objectives and measures where Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
believes there is a potential for a co-ordinated approach.

The Severn River Basin Flood Risk Management Plan has proposed a delivery
plan to help manage the risk of flooding within the South East Wales catchment.
Within the boundary of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, there are
three communities that have measures attributed to them and these are provided
in the table below.

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Table 14: Summary of Natural Wales Resources ongoing and proposed measures within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Link to
Measure
Location Source Measures SRBD FRMP Timing Priority Measure Status Responsible Authority
Type
objective*
Undertake initial
assessment and M3 – Not Started Natural Resources
1, 2 Current Very High
feasibility work for Protection Proposed Wales
Treorchy Main River
reducing flood risk
Update Hydraulic M3 – Natural Resources
3 Current Very High On-going
Model Protection Wales
Undertake initial
assessment and M3 – Not Started Natural Resources
1, 2 Current Very High
feasibility work for Protection Proposed Wales
Rhondda Main River
reducing flood risk
Update Hydraulic M3 – Natural Resources
3 Current Very High On-going
Model Protection Wales
Undertake initial
assessment and M3 – Not Started Natural Resources
1, 2 Current Very High
feasibility work for Protection Proposed Wales
reducing flood risk
Trehafod Main River Update Hydraulic M3 – Natural Resources
3 Current Very High On-going
Model Protection Wales
Maintain completed
M4 – Natural Resources
community flood 1, 4, 5 Current Very High On-going
Preparedness Wales
plan
*This FRMP objective link is specific to the Severn River Basin District Flood Risk Management Plan

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7.0 RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL – BOROUGH

WIDE

This section looks at the flood risk posed to the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council.

7.1 Overview

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is Unitary Authority situated within
the valleys of South East Wales and is the second largest authority in Wales,
formed in 1996 from former Borough of Rhondda, Cynon Valley and Taff Ely,
excluding the areas of Pentyrch and Creigiau, which were incorporated into
Cardiff City Council. Rhondda Cynon Taff covers an area of approximately
42,400 Hectares with a population of 234,300 (census 2011).

The borough is situated within the South East Valleys management catchment of
the Severn River Basin District and is comprised of four main catchments, the
Rhondda, Cynon, Taf and Ely situated in the west centre and east, respectively.
The catchments of Rhondda Cynon Taf are characterised by steep and narrow
valleys with development reserved to the gentler gradients at the valley floor.

7.2 Conclusions from the uFMfSW

There are 250,907 people and 406 services within Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council. Of these 7,623 and 57 services are at risk of flooding
(considering the maximum extent of flooding). The highest areas of risk are
confined to the valley floors of the Rhondda, Cynon and Taf valleys and those
areas adjacent to watercourses.

Generally, the uFMfSW show flooding to areas that is coincidental with historic
flooding incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. The
highest risk is associated with ordinary watercourses and the breaching of banks
due to the lack of capacity.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council are
presented below.

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Table 15: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 250,907 7,623 6,559 26,682
Services 406 57 10 12
RISK TO ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 21,905 850 638 2,216
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 217 8 2 14
Railways (km) 69 4 3 3
Agricultural Land (hectares) 2,013 38 31 82
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 8 5 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
248 6 1 21
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
1,183 35 23 57
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 144 3 1 5
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 163 2 1 57
Listed Buildings 368 27 5 27
Licensed Abstractions 57 14 1 7
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 229
External 829
Highway 1468

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Table 16: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council – Borough wide
FRMP
Location Source Measure FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing Measure Status
Number
1 Establish SUDs Approval Body M3 – Protection 2015-2021 Ongoing
2 Water Cycle Strategy M3 – Protection 2015-2021 Ongoing
3 RCTCBC Local Development Plan M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
4 Planning Policy Wales M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
5 Flood Awareness M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
14 System Asset Management Plans M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
15 Enforcement of private water sewers M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
Rhondda Cynon
Taf County 16 Power to request information and civil sanctions M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
Borough Local 17 Asset register and records M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
Council – 20 Consenting on ordinary watercourses M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
Borough Wide
21 Enforcement to maintain flow in watercourses M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
22 Enactment of Land Drainage Byelaws M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
25 Investigation of Flooding incidents M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
32 Flood Risk Management Plans M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
33 Flood Risk and Hazard Maps M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Complete
34 Partnership Working M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
37 Weather pattern monitoring M2 - Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing

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Figure 13: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council uFMfSW: Risk to people

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Figure 14: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council uFMfSW: Risk to economic activity

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Figure 15: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council uFMfSW: Risk to the natural and
historical environment

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8.0 RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL – FLOOD

RISK AREA

8.1 Overview

This section looks at the flood risk posed within Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council’s Indicative Flood Risk Area.

The Flood Risk Area is situated within the unitary authority of Rhondda Cynon
Taf County Borough Council and is discussed in detail within Section 5.1. The
Flood Risk Area covers approximately 21,175 Ha and has a population of
approximately.

The Flood Risk Area broadly covers the valley floors of the Rhondda, Cynon and
Taf Catchments but does not extend to cover much the upper Rhondda
catchment, principally excluding the community area of Rhigos, and a large
proportion the Ely River catchment in the southwest of the authority.

8.2 Conclusions from the uFMfSW

There are 205,385 people and 298 services within Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council’s Flood Risk Area. Of these 7.024 and 6 services are at risk of
flooding (considering the maximum extent of flooding). The highest areas of risk
are confined to the valley floors of the Rhondda, Cynon and Taf valleys and
those areas adjacent to watercourses.

Generally, the uFMfSW show flooding to areas that is coincidental with historic
flooding incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. The
highest risk is associated with ordinary watercourse and the breaching of banks
due to the lack of capacity within the valley floors.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s
Flood Risk Area are presented below.

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Table 17: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s Flood Risk Area
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 205,385 7,024 6,141 24,005
Services 298 6 9 52
RISK TO ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 15,822 726 554 1,853
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 29 3 1 6
Railways (km) 46 3 2 2
Agricultural Land (hectares) 163 7 5 15
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 3 3 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
7 0 0 1
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
473 7 4 19
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 36 1 1 3
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 53 1 1 2
Listed Buildings 277 25 5 22
Licensed Abstractions 24 5 0 2
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 201
External 727
Highway 1232

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Table 18: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council – Flood Risk Area
FRMP
Location Source Measure FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing Measure Status
Number
1 Establish SUDs Approval Body M3 – Protection 2015-2021 Ongoing
2 Water Cycle Strategy M3 – Protection 2015-2021 Ongoing
3 RCTCBC Local Development Plan M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
4 Planning Policy Wales M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
5 Flood Awareness M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
14 System Asset Management Plans M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
15 Enforcement of private water sewers M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
Rhondda Cynon
Taf County 16 Power to request information and civil sanctions M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
Borough Local 17 Asset register and records M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
Council – 20 Consenting on ordinary watercourses M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
Borough Wide
21 Enforcement to maintain flow in watercourses M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
22 Enactment of Land Drainage Byelaws M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing
25 Investigation of Flooding incidents M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
32 Flood Risk Management Plans M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
33 Flood Risk and Hazard Maps M2 – Prevention 2015-2021 Complete
34 Partnership Working M4 – Preparedness 2015-2021 Ongoing
37 Weather pattern monitoring M2 - Prevention 2015-2021 Ongoing

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Figure 16: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Indicative Flood Risk Area uFMfSW:
Risk to people

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Figure 17: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Indicative Flood Risk Area uFMfSW:
Risk to economic activity

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Figure 18: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Indicative Flood Risk Area uFMfSW:
Risk to the natural and historical environment

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9.0 COMMUNITY AREAS

This section looks at the flood risk posed to individual community areas. Further
information on the community areas can be found in Section 5.3.

9.1 Aberaman North

9.1.1 Overview

Aberaman North is situated in the northern sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council to the south of Aberdare. Aberaman North covers an area of
432Ha and the maximum elevation is 350m AOD. The area contains
approximately 2,491 residential dwellings and a population of 5,854.

The majority of the Aberaman North has remained in a natural state, owing to the
steep topography, and proximate areas have remained undeveloped. Residential
development is situated in the east of Aberaman North, with the town of
Aberaman. St Gwynno Forest is located in the west of the area.

Aberaman North is situated within the Afon Cynon Catchment. Aberaman North
is drained to the east by the Nant Gwawr with its catchment covering the vast
majority of the area. The Nant Gwawr flows west to east and is partly culverted
through the town of Aberaman, discharging into the River Cynon. Aberaman
North is bounded by the Afon Cynon in the east.

Several minor watercourses also issue within the Nant Gwawr catchment and are
culverted through Aberaman.

The west of the site is a steep catchment that drains into the River Aman Fach
and is fed by minor watercourses. The River Aman Fach runs along the western
boundary of the community area. Aberaman North is also bounded by the River
Aman Fach in the west.

The underlying Geology of the site is the Rhondda Beds Upper Carboniferous
Coal Measures, comprising sandstones and mudstones and coal. Glacial Till is
present along the major watercourses and Alluvial Deposits are present along
the Afon Cynon.

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9.1.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Aberaman North covers approximately 432Ha with a total population of 5,854.

Just over 3% of the population of Aberaman North are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

The updated Maps for Surface Water Flooding indicate that the highest risk
posed to people and properties within Aberaman North is broadly associated with
the Nant Gwawr with flood risk observed along the length of the watercourse.
The flooding is likely sourced from culvert inlets and potential bank breaches.
Commonly, the flow path is along roads with risk noted along sections of Gwawr
Street, Cardiff Road, Curre Street and Cardiff Road.

The flood risk presented within the uFMfSW correlates with historic external and
highway flooding incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf within the area of the
Nant Gwawr.

A low to high risk is noted within the town of Aberaman and Godreaman, in
particular surface runoff noted along Brook Street, Mount Street and Hill Street. A
separate flow path is also noted to pose a low to high risk at the junction of Park
Road and Lewis Street, Cynon Street and Wyndham Crescent.

A low to high flood risk is represented along Llanddewi Street, Brecon Street,
Brecon Place, Lower Station Street and Lower Street.

An average correlation between the uFMfSW and historic flood incidents is noted
away from the Nant Gwawr.

Significant flooding is noted to occur to the east of the A4059, downstream of the
Nant Gwawr, within the flood plain of the Afon Cynon. This flooding may also
have contributions from Main River flooding. No properties, economic or
environmental receptors are affected by this flooding.

The historic flooding incidents reported broadly correlate with requests for gulley
clearance with minimal incidents of highway flooding associated with the areas of
high risk.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Aberaman North are presented in the table below.

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Table 19: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Aberaman North
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 5,854 202 164 766
Services 6 0 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 289 7 8 33
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 3 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 19
Highway 38

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Aberaman North
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 20: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Aberaman North
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0001 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Ongoing/P
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 RCTCBC
roposed
RCT0002 Local 28 Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project Appraisal M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0003 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0004 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 19: Aberaman North uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

0 50 5
2 2
0 1

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9.2 Aberaman South

9.2.1 Overview

Aberaman South is situated in the centre of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council with the towns of Abercwmboi and Cwmaman. Aberaman South covers
an area of and has a maximum elevation of approximately 436m AOD. The area
has a population of approximately 5,172.

Aberaman South is predominately a rural environment with the highlands to the

west and south of the site comprising part of Saint Gwynno Forest. Residential
development is situated within the valley floors of the Aman River and the Afon
Cynon. A small industrial estate is located adjacent to the Afon Cynon in the east
of the area.

Aberaman South is situated within the Afon Cynon Catchment and is drained by
the Aman River. The vast majority of the area forms the steep sided catchment of
the Aman River, which is fed by three significant tributaries of the Ffyrnant, Nant
Aman Fawr and the Nant Aman Fach. The Aman River is culverted in sections
beneath Cwmaman.

The underlying Geology of the site is the Rhondda, Hughes and Llynfi Beds of
the Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures, comprising sandstones and mudstones
and coal. Glacial Till is present along the valley floors of major watercourses and
Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Cynon in the west of the area. Peat
is present in the highlands, within Saint Gwynno Forrest in the northwest.

The characteristics of the area create a “flashy” response to storm events, with
short intense summer rainfall being critical for the area.

9.2.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Aberaman South covers approximately 1,254Ha with a total population of 5,172.

Just over 9% of the population of Aberaman South are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The most significant risk of flooding is noted within Cwmaman, with a low to high
flood risk contributable to area at the confluence of the Nant Aman Fawr and
Nant Aman Fach.

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In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Aberaman South are presented in the table below.

Table 21: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Aberaman South
Risk Counts
Total in defined defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined
area area at
area at area at
medium
high risk low risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People 5,172 463 94 940
Services 9 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 469 8 7 16
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 2 0.007 0.004 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 23 1 0.3 2
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.01 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 3 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 6
External 22
Highway 55

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Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Aberaman
South and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented
in the table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 22: Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Aberaman South
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0004 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0005 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0006 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCTCBC /
Local / Main Natural
RCT0007 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* resources
Wales
Surface
RCT0008 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) Proposed
Runoff
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River Flooding
sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 20: Aberaman South uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

00 55
2 2
0 0

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9.3 Abercynon

9.3.1 Overview

Abercynon is situated in the centre of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough

Council to the south of Mountain Ash. The site covers an area of approximately
917Ha and has a maximum elevation of 282m AOD. Abercynon contains
approximately 2,861 residential dwellings and has a population of approximately
6,723.

Abercynon is predominantly rural due to the steep topography of the highlands in

the west, which comprise primarily of forested areas. Residential areas are
confined to the valley floor of the Afon Taf and the Afon Cynon. A large section of
the south of Abercynon is comprised of the Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common with a
number of farms located here, but is largely uninhabited.

Abercynon is located within two Catchments; the Afon Cynon and the Afon Taf.
Much of Abercynon is situated around the confluence of the Afon Cynon and the
Afon Taf. Afon Cynon is fed by the Nant y Fedw and other unnamed
watercourses in the north of the site, many of which are culverted in sections
beneath Ynysboeth.

There are several minor unnamed watercourses also culverted through

Abercynon and Ynysboeth.

The underlying geology of Abercynon is the Hughes and Brithdir Beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures which is comprised of coal, sandstones and
mudstones. Alluvial deposits are found along the Afon Cynon and the southern
section of the Afon Taf. Glaciofluvial deposits and Glacial Till are present along
the valley floor of major watercourses, with Glacial Till extending up onto the
Craig-Evan-Leyshon common.

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9.3.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Abercynon covers an area of approximately 917Ha and has a total population of

6,723. About 3% of Abercynon are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicates that the highest risk posed to people and properties
within Abercynon is broadly associated with the Nant-Y-Fedw within Ynysboeth.
The flooding is sourced from the culvert inlet with the flow path beginning here.
The flow path is predominantly along roads with significant risk to streets just
below the culvert inlet of the Nant-Y-Fedw.

There is also a significant risk of flooding in the centre of the community area. To
the east of the railway line and railway station, there are a number of properties
at medium to high risk of flooding.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Abercynon are presented in the table below.

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Table 23: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Abercynon
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 6,723 228 113 569
Services 18 2 1 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 550 15 10 25
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 7 1 0.4 1
Railways (km) 6 0 0.5 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 1 1 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 3 1 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 3
External 17
Highway 39

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Abercynon and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 24: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Abercynon
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Ongoing RCTCBC
28 Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project Appraisal M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
RCT0009 Local
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0010 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0011 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0129 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

0 6
2 1

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Figure 21: Abercynon uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

0 5
0 2

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9.4 Aberdare East

9.4.1 Overview

Aberdare East is situated in the north of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council with the town of Aberdare situated in the west of the community area.
Aberdare East covers an area of approximately 673Ha and a maximum elevation
of 429m AOD. The area contains approximately 3,280 residential dwellings and
has a population of approximately 7,708.

Aberdare East is predominantly rural with residential areas confined to the valley
floor of the Afon Cynon owing to the steep topography of the valley sides. The
main residential area is the town of Aberdare, situated upon the banks of the
Afon Cynon. The small, linear residential community of Aberrant has developed
along Abernant Road, which is parallel to the Nant y Wenallt.

Aberdare East is located within the Afon Cynon Catchment, with the northeast
boundary broadly following the line of the watershed shared with the Afon Taf.
The community area is drained by the Nant y Wenallt with its catchment covering
the majority of the eastern side of the area, discharging into the Afon Cynon at
Aberdare. The Afon Dare drains the western area and is partially culverted
beneath Aberdare, discharging into the Afon Cynon a short distance downstream
of the Nant y Wenallt.

The south east of the community area is drained by a separate network of minor
watercourses that eventually drain into the Aberdare Canal.

The underlying geology of Aberdare East consists predominantly of the Middle

Carboniferous Coal Measures consisting of Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone and
Sandstone. Also present are the Rhondda and Llynfi beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures. Alluvial Deposits are found along the Afon Cynon
and partially along the Dare River. Glacial Till is present across much of the
valley.

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9.4.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Aberdare East covers an area of approximately 673Ha and has a total population
of 7,708. About 7% of Aberdare East is at high risk of surface water flooding.

The most apparent source of flooding is noted to be ordinary watercourse

flooding, sourced from culvert inlets and the breach of watercourse
embankments. Flow paths within the community area are commonly linear and
are consistent with ordinary watercourse alignment.

A low to high surface water flood risk is observed within the centre of Aberdare’s
residential development. The source of flooding is anticipated to be associated
with the culvert inlets upon the Main River designated Dare River and an
unnamed ordinary watercourse situated to the north of the Dare River. The flow
path generally follows the roads with a number of streets at medium to high risk
of flooding.

The area of Gadlys is also at a low to high risk of flooding from surface water,
anticipated to be associated with the culvert inlet of the unnamed watercourse
situated adjacent to Glan Road, running through the residential development.

Surface water flood risk is also presented in the south of Aberdare town centre,
with flood flows notably associated with both Monk Street and Elizabeth Street. A
low to high flood risk is also noted along Abernant Road and in the area of
Wenallt Road.

There is reasonable correlation between the extents of the uFMfSW and historic
flooding events, notably historic highway flooding reported to Rhondda Cynon
Taf in Aberdare town centre.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Aberdare East are presented in the table below.

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Table 25: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Aberdare East
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 7,708 566 435 980
Services 17 2 2 3
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 815 138 74 100
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 1 0.02 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.4 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 39 3 2 12
Licensed Abstractions 1 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 10
External 23
Highway 44

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Aberdare East
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 26: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Aberdare East
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0001 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0012 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0013 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0014 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0016 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCTCBC / Natural
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project RCTCBC / Natural
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Local / Main Appraisal Resources Wales
RCT0031
River* RCTCBC / Natural
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
RCTCBC / Natural
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
RCT0032 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 22: Aberdare East uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.5 Aberdare West/Llwydcoed

9.5.1 Overview

Aberdare West/Llwydcoed is located in the north of Rhondda Cynon Taf County

Borough Council, immediately to the north of Aberdare East. Aberdare
West/Llwydcoed covers an area of approximately 2183Ha and has a maximum
elevation of 393m AOD. The area contains approximately 4,169 residential
dwellings and a population of approximately 9,797.

The majority of Aberdare West/Llwydcoed has remained in a natural state with

highlands remaining in a rural setting. Residential development is located
adjacent to two main rivers in the central area of the Aberdare West/Llwydcoed.
The residential areas of Llwydcoed and Trecynon are situated to the north and
south of the Afon Cynon, respectively, whilst Cwmdare is located to the north of
the Afon Dare.

The community area is broadly situated within the WFD management catchment
of the Cynon and is drained by two Main Rivers, the Afon Cynon itself in the
north and the Afon Dare in the south, which discharges into the Afon Cynon
south of the area in the town of Aberdare. The northeast community area
boundary is broadly consistent with the watershed of the Afon Taff catchment.
The southwest of the community area forms part of the Afon Rhondda Fach
catchment.

The Dare Valley Country Park covers the majority of the west of Aberdare
West/Llwydcoed and two special sites of scientific interest are located in the
north. A large landfill site is situated to the west of Llwydcoed in the east. There
is also a small industrial estate to the north of Robertstown.

There are a number of minor ordinary watercourses which drain the west of
Aberdare West/Llwydcoed, including the Nant y Gwyddel and the Nant y
Derlwyn. The Afon Rhondda Fach and the Nant Rhydfelin form part of the
boundary between the community areas of Aberdare West/Llwydcoed and
Maerdy.

The underlying geology of the area consists of Llynfi Beds of the Lower, Middle
and Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures, comprising Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone
and Sandstone. Alluvial Deposits are found along the Afon Cynon and partially
along the Dale River. Glacial Till is present across much of the valley.

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9.5.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Aberdare West/Llwydcoed covers an area of approximately 2,183Ha and has a

total population of 9,797. About 3% of Aberdare West/Llwydcoed is at high risk of
surface water flooding.

The uFMfSW indicate that flooding within Aberdare West/Llwydcoed is most

commonly associated with ordinary watercourse inlets or breach of banking,
notably the area around Cemetery Road and Trefelin in Trecynon.

Flood risk is noted in the area of Cwmdare Road and Cherry Drive in Cwmdare
and Mill Street, Harriet Street, Broniestyn Terrace and Tudor Terrace in
Trecynon, with accumulations upon the highway network. This flood risk is noted
to also cause flooding to a length of the A4509, contributing to the flooding
observed in Robertstown. The flood risk in Robertstown is likely a combination of
flooding from both local and Main River sources.

A risk of flooding is presented at the roundabout of the A4509, which has sources
attributed to both surface water and Main River flooding. This is consistent with
historic flooding events reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

The UFMfSW indicated that there is also a high risk of flooding associated with
the culvert inlets along the length of Bwlfa Road, notably the Nant Melyn and two
unnamed ordinary watercourses.

The historic flooding events reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council have a good correlation with the flood risk presented within the uFMfSW.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Aberdare West/Llwydcoed are presented in the

table below.

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Table 27: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Aberdare West/Llwydcoed
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 9,797 303 282 1,112
Services 16 0 1 3
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 799 23 20 82
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 1 0.4 0.06 0.2
Railways (km) 4 0.007 0.08 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 1 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
25 0 2 2
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 20 1 0.3 1
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 7 0.2 0.07 0.3
Listed Buildings 25 6 1 0
Licensed Abstractions 5 4 0 1
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 12
External 47
Highway 46

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Aberdare
West/Llwydcoed and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are
presented in the table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 28: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Aberdare West/Llwydcoed
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0012 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0015 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0016 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCT0017 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0018 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0019 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Ongoing RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Ongoing RCTCBC
RCT0126 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Ongoing RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Ongoing RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Ongoing RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Ongoing RCTCBC
RCT0127 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Ongoing RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Ongoing RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 23: Aberdare West/Llwydcoed uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.6 Beddau

9.6.1 Overview

Beddau is located in the south of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council,
to the north of Llantrisant. It covers an area of 507Ha and has a maximum
elevation of 253m AOD. Beddau has a population of approximately 4,134 and
has approximately 1,759 residential dwellings.

Beddau is a predominantly rural community area with the town of Beddau

situated in the south of the community ward, which is divided between Beddau
community area in the west and Tyn-y-Nant community area in the east, along
the length of Gwaun Miskin Road. Residential areas within Beddau include
Tynant and Brynteg.

Rural areas are comprised of agricultural farm land with a Site of Special
Scientific Interest located in the southwest of the area.

The Majority of Beddau is situated within the Afon Elai Catchment; however, the
north includes a small section of the Afon Rhondda Catchment, draining to the
north. A number of minor ordinary watercourses drain the north of Beddau,
notably the Nant Castellau, which flows to the west and discharges into the Nant
Muchudd to the southwest of Beddau. Two unnamed watercourses are sourced
within the residential area, which discharge into the Nant Cymdda-Bach at the
southern boundary of the community area.

The underlying geology consists of Brithdir and Hughes Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures, which are formed of Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone
and Sandstone. Also present is the Grovesend Formation, also formed of
Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone. Glacial Till is present across much of
Beddau.

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9.6.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Beddau covers an area of approximately 507Ha and has a total population of

4,314. About 2% of Beddau are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate Beddau is at risk from surface water flooding in the areas
of Beddau town, to the west of Gwaun Miskin Road, adjacent to Heol Seward
and Manor Chase. Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity of the
roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

A high flood risk is noted at Brynteg Lane, sourced from the culvert inlet of an
unnamed watercourse.

There are few historic reports of flooding reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council within Beddau; however, a reasonable correlation between the
uFMfSW and historic flood events is noted.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Beddau are presented in the table below.

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Table 29: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Beddau
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,134 78 59 289
Services 3 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 286 1 6 18
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 1 0.05 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
12 0.2 0.2 0.4
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.04 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 5 1 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 0
External 7
Highway 9

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Beddau and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 30: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Beddau
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number status Authority
RCT0020 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0051 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0114 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0115 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 24: Beddau uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.7 Brynna

9.7.1 Overview

Brynna is located in the south west of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council, covering an area of approximately 1242Ha and has a maximum
elevation of 277m AOD. Brynna has a population of approximately 3,776 and
approximately 1,607 residential dwellings.

The area is predominantly rural with a SSSI site in the west and a large area of
Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Grades 2 and 3. The extent of the ALC in
the south is most likely a result of the low lying land in this area; most under 65m
AOD. The north of the community area is comprised of forestry and is
undeveloped, owing to its steep topography.

Residential development is situated on either side of the Ewenni Fach, with

Bryncae to the south and Brynna to the north.

Brynna is situated primarily within the Ogmore catchment of the Tawe to

Cadaxton WFD management catchment of the West Wales River Basin District.
Mynydd Maendy marks the watershed between the Ogmore catchment and the
Ely catchment of the South East Valleys WFD management catchment in the
northeast of Brynna, situated within the Severn River Basin District.

There are two Main Rivers within Brynna, the Nant Ciwc and the Ewenni Fach.
The Nant Ciwc flows north to south and forms the western boundary of Brynna,
discharging into the Ewenni Fach, to the west of Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council. The slopes of the Mynydd Maendy are drained by the
tributaries of the Nant Llanbad, which discharges into the Nant Ciwc in the west. .

The Ewenni Fach flows in an east-west direction through the middle of Brynna
community area. Unnamed tributaries of short length are sourced within
residential areas.

The underlying geology of Brynna consists of Llynfi, Rhondda and Brithdir beds
of the Carboniferous Coal Measures. Also present are the Mercia Mudstone
Group, and the Marros Group, consisting of Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone.
The Oxwich Head Limestone Formation is also present in the south of the area.
Alluvial Deposits are present along the watercourses of the Ewenni Face and
The Nant Ciwc. Glacial Till is present across most of the valley, with sporadic
patches of Peat also present.

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9.7.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Brynna covers an area of approximately 1,242Ha and has a total population of

3,776. About 1% of Brynna are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that there are few concentrated areas where risk posed to
people and properties is situated. The flooding is sourced from surface runoff,
notably along Williams Street and Gellifedi Road in Brynna and the A473 and
Trenos Gardens in Bryncae.

There is a low to high risk of flooding across large sections of rural land within
Brynna to the south of the A473, with no properties or environmental receptors
affected by this flooding. Small areas of Agricultural Land Classification Grades 2
and 3 are at low to high risk of surface water flooding.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Brynna are presented in the table below.

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Table 31: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Brynna
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,776 38 24 110
Services 6 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 394 5 11 25
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 7 0.01 0 0.004
Railways (km) 3 0.007 0.03 0.02
Agricultural Land (hectares) 321 5 4 4
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
30 0 2 0.4
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 2 0 0 0.01
Listed Buildings 2 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 2 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 6
External 8
Highway 16

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Brynna and their
proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the table
below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 32: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Brynna
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0021 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0022 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 25: Brynna uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.8 Church Village

9.8.1 Overview

Church Village is located in the south east of Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council with the towns of Upper Church Village, Dyffryn Dowlais and
Tonteg. Church Village covers an area of approximately 182Ha and has a
maximum elevation of 198m AOD. The area has approximately 1,939 residential
dwellings and a population of approximately 4,557.

The relatively small community area is predominantly an urban environment with

rural areas confined to the northern and southern extremities of the site.

Church Village lies wholly within the Ely Catchment. The site is drained from
north to south by the Nant Ty-Crwyn through the centre of the area and the Nant
yr Arian to the east. An unnamed watercourse issues within Dyffryn Dowlais with
all three ordinary watercourse discharging into the Nant Dowlais Main River,
which also forms the southern boundary of the community area.

The underlying geology consists of Hughes and Brithdir beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures, which are formed of Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone
and Sandstone. Also present is the Grovesend Formation, also formed of
Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone. Alluvial deposits are found along the Nant
Dowlais and Glacial Till is present across much of the site.

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9.8.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Church Village covers an area of approximately 182Ha and has a total population
of 4,557. About 1% of Church Village are at high risk of surface water flooding.

Surface water flood risk risk posed to people and properties within Church Village
is anticipated to be sourced from ordinary watercourse and surface runoff. A low
to high flood risk is noted at the culvert inlet of the Nant Ty-Crwyn, where it
crosses under Brynhill Terrace. Flood flow paths are noted along St Illtyd’s Road
Pen-Yr-Eglwys and Heol Draw and onto the fields of Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg,
before returning to the channel of the Nant Ty-Crwyn.

South of Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg, flood risk is anticipated to be from ordinary
watercourse breaching of banks. Flood risk is presented by uFMfSW to land and
residential properties to the south of Coed Dowlais, discharging into the Nant
Dowlais.

A separate flow path presents flow risk along the Parade, Butterfly Close and Lan
Y Cadno, combining in the area to the south of Coed Dowlais, detailed above.

The uFMfSW are noted to pose a flood risk to people and properties sourced
from the culvert inlet of the Nant Yr Arian, where it crosses under Brynhill
Terrace. Flood flow paths are noted along and adjacent to Wellfield Court and
Cae Fardre.

A low to high flood risk is noted at the culvert inlet of the Nant Yr Arian where it is
culverted beneath Main Road and under Brookdale Court. The anticipated flood
flow path poses a risk to people and properties adjacent to Brookdale Court and
Heol Celyn. The uFMfSW also indicate a significant amount of flooding in the
south of the community area, within the floodplain of the Nant Dowlais. No
properties, economic or environmental receptors are affected by this flooding.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Church Village are presented in the table below.

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Table 33: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Church Village
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,557 45 110 451
Services 4 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 296 5 7 23
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 2 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 10
Highway 7

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Church Village
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 34: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Church Village
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0023 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0024 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0025 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0080 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 26: Church Village uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.9 Cilfynydd

9.9.1 Overview

Cilfynydd is located in the east of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council,
situated to the north of Pontypridd. Cilfynydd covers an area of 413Ha and has a
maximum elevation of 382m AOD. The area has approximately 1,280 residential
dwellings and a population of approximately 3,010.

Cilfynydd is predominantly a rural environment owing to the steep topography of

the higher elevations in the west, consisting of exposed moorland and areas of
forested land.

The residential area of Cilfynydd is situated in the central western portion of the
community area and is built back from Cilfynydd Road. The A470 runs parallel to
the west of Cilfynydd Road and the Afon Taf lies further west again, broadly
forming the western boundary of the community area.

Cilfynydd is primarily located within the Afon Taf Catchment, with the east of the
area broadly following the highest elevations forming the watershed with the
Rhymney catchment. The most significant watercourse within Cilfynydd is the
Nant Cae-Dudwg which drains the north-east of the site and discharges into the
Afon Taf. There are also a number of smaller unnamed watercourses which drain
the slopes in the west and discharge into Nant Cae-Dudwg and the Afon Taf,
which are culverted beneath development.

The underlying geology of Cilfynydd is the Hughes and Brithdir Beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures, which consist of Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone
and Sandstone. Glacial Till follows the channel of Nant Cae-Dudwg and
Glacioflucvial deposits are present along the western edge of the site.

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9.9.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Cilfynydd covers an area of approximately 413Ha and has a total population of

3,010. About 2% of Cilfynydd are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The highest risk posed to people and properties within Cilfynydd is broadly
associated with the culvert inlet of the Nant Cae-Dudwg where it crosses under
Cilfynydd Road. A high flood risk is presented to properties in this locality,
adjacent to the Nant Cae-Dudwg and along Cilfynydd Road.

Flooding anticipated to be sourced from the 3no. unnamed watercourses

culverted underneath Cilfynydd. Commonly, the flow path is along roads with a
low to high risk associated along sections of Heol Cronfa, Heol Nant, Oakland
Crescent, Silverhill Close, Bodwenarth Road, Jones Street, Mary Street, Park
Place, Pant-Du Road and the A4054. Risk to people and property is noted
adjacent to the road network.

A low to high risk of flooding is present within the floodplains of the Afon Taf; a
result of breaching of the banks of the main river. No properties, economic or
environmental receptors are affected by this flooding.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Cilfynydd are presented in the table below.

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Table 35: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Cilfynydd
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,010 56 68 291
Services 6 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 222 7 4 22
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 4 0.4 0.2 1
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.1 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 1 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 3
External 10
Highway 9

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Cilfynydd and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 36: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Cilfynydd
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0026 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0027 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0095 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
RCT0130 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC

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Figure 27: Cilfynydd uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.10 Cwm Clydach

9.10.1 Overview

Cwm Clydach is located in the west of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council with the towns of Clydach Vale and Blaen Clydach. The site covers an
area of 487Ha and has a maximum elevation of 455m AOD. Cwm Clydach has a
population of approximately 3,135 and approximately 1,334 residential
properties.

Cwm Clydach has remained in a natural state owing to the steep topography.
The residential areas of Clydach Vale and Blaen Clydach are confined to the
valley floor of the Nant Clydach. Areas surrounding these towns are
predominantly a mixture of forestry and rough pasture.

The majority of the site is situated within the Afon Rhondda Catchment of the
South East Valleys WFD management catchment of the River Severn River
Basin District. However, the south and west boundary of the Cwm Clydach falls
over the watershed into the Ogmore catchment of the Tawe to Cadaxton WFD
management catchment of the Western Wales River Basin District.

The primary watercourse in Cwm Clydach is the Nant Clydach, flowing west to
east, together with its tributaries, drains the steep catchment. The Nant Clydach
discharges into the Afon Rhondda to the west of the community area in
Tonypandy.

Networks of ordinary watercourses serve as the tributaries of the Nant Clydach,

notably the Nant Caedafydd that broadly separates the residential areas of
Clydach Vale and Blaen Clydach. Ordinary watercourses are noted to be
culverted beneath residential development.

The underlying geology of Cwm Clydach is the Rhondda and Llynfi beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures which consist of Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone
and Sandstone. Glacial Till follows the primary watercourses of the Nant Clydach
and the Nant Caedafydd. Intermittent patches of Peat are also present across the
highlands, within the forested areas.

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9.10.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Cwm Clydach covers an area of approximately 487Ha and has a total population
of 3,135. About 2% of Cwm Clydach is at high risk of surface water flooding.

The most notable risk posed to people and properties within Cwm Clydach is
broadly associated with the flood risk posed from the culvert inlet of the Nant
Caedafydd. Flood flow paths follow the highway network, with risk posed to
Clydach Road, Taff Terrace, Brynheulog Terrace and Glan-y-Llyn, eventually
discharging into the lake within Nant Clydach. People and properties are at risk
from low to high flooding adjacent to these roads.

A low to high surface water flood risk is also posed to Morton Terrace, Wern
Street and High Street.

The UFMfSW also indicates a low to medium risk of flooding along the floodplain
of the Nant Clydach. No properties, economic or environmental receptors are
affected by this flooding.

There is a good correlation between historic flood incidents reported to Rhondda

Cynon Taf County Borough Council and the uFMfSW.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Cwm Clydach are presented in the table below.

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Table 37: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Cwm Clydach
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,135 63 56 228
Services 3 0 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 196 5 5 14
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 0 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 2 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 10
Highway 13

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Cwm Clydach
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 38: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Cwm Clydach
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0028 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0029 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0085 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0136 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 28: Cwm Clydach uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.11 Cwmbach

9.11.1 Overview

Cwmbach is located in the east of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
and covers an area of approximately 608Ha, with a maximum elevation of
approximately 470m AOD. Cwmbach has a population of approximately 4,705
and 2,002 residential properties.

Cwmbach is predominantly a rural environment, owing to the steep topography

and the higher elevations in the east. The residential area of Cwmbach is
confined within the valley of the Afon Cynon. A small industrial estate is located
between the Aberdare Canal and the Afon Cynon, in the west of the site.

Cwmbach is primarily located within the Afon Cynon Catchment, with its eastern
catchment broadly consistent with the watershed with the Taff Valley. Cwmbach
is situated within the South East Valleys WFD management catchment within the
Severn River Basin District.

The Afon Cynon is the primary river, bordering the west of the site.

The Aberdare Canal, designated a Main River through Cwmbach, flows parallel
to the Afon Cynon and discharges into it just south of Cwmbach train station. The
southwest slopes of within Cwmbach are drained by several ordinary
watercourse that drain into the Aberdare Canal, notably the Nant y Geugarn and
the Nant y Groes. The ordinary watercourses are commonly culverted through
residential development.

The northwest area of Cwmbach is drained by the Nant Pennar, discharging into
the Afon Cynon in the adjacent community area of Mountain Ash East.

The underlying geology is the Rhondda and Llynfi beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures and the Middle Carboniferous Coal Measures,
which all consist of Mudstone, Coal, Siltstone and Sandstone. Alluvial Deposits
are present along the Afon Cynon, and Glacial Till is present across much of the
valley.

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9.11.2 Conclusions for the uFMfSW

Cwmbach covers an area of approximately 608Ha and has a total population of

4,705. About 4% of Cilfynydd are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicates the most significant flooding is largely associated with the
floodplain of the two designated Main Rivers, the Afon Cynon and the Aberdare
Canal, notably the area to the east of Cwmbach industrial estate. No properties,
economic or environmental receptors are affected by this flooding.

Generally, flood risk is associated with ordinary watercourses within Cwmbach,

notably from culvert inlets and bank breach. A high flood risk is presented
associated with the Nant y Groes watercourse, with flood flows from the culvert
inlet adjacent to Cwmbach Road. The flood flow path presents a high risk to
Cwmbach Road and Tre Gwilym and a separate flow path over open space, joins
at the hammerhead of Tre Gwilym. Canal Road has a high flood risk. Property is
a risk of flooding adjacent to these roads and in the residential development at
Cerdin.

A low to medium risk of flooding is present in along Craig-Y-Llyn Crescent,

associated with the culvert inlet at the top of the road, on a tributary of the Nant u
Geugarn. The flow path continues to pose a low flood risk to the length of
Pinecroft Avenue and Kendal Close. At this location, the flow path splits with a
low to medium flood risk along Ynyscynon Road and a high flood risk at Parkfield
Road, Bracken Rise and Well Place.

A high flood risk, sourced from an ordinary watercourse, is noted to pool at the
convergence of Cwmbach Road and Canal Road with properties adjacent to the
highway at risk. A low to high flood risk is noted along Llangorse Road and is
anticipated to be sourced from a bank breach from an unnamed watercourse to
the north of the road.

Broadly, historic flood incidents to the highway reported to the council show good
correlation with the uFMfSW. The correlation between the maps and internal and
external flooding do not present a good correlation.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

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Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Cwmbach are presented in the table below.

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Table 39: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Cwmbach
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,705 172 71 435
Services 10 0 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 356 5 8 23
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 2 0.01 0.01 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 2 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 1 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 0 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 1 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 7
External 23
Highway 29

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Cwmbach and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 40: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Cwmbach
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0030 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCTCBC / Natural
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project RCTCBC / Natural
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Local / Main Appraisal Resources Wales
RCT0031
River* RCTCBC / Natural
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
RCTCBC / Natural
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
RCT0032 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0033 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0128 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 29: Cwmbach uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.12 Cymmer

9.12.1 Overview

Cymmer is situated in the centre of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough

Council. The site covers an area of approximately 516Ha with a maximum
elevation of approximately 350m AOD. Cymmer has 2,599 residential properties
and a population of approximately 6,108.

Cymmer is predominantly a rural environment with residential development

confined within the valley of the Afon Rhondda, including the south area of the
town of Porth in the centre of the area. Other towns include Trehafod in the east,
which is split between the community areas of Cymmer and Rhondda and
Trebanog, situated in the southwest of the community area.

A part of the Rhos Tonyrefail Site of Special Scientific Interest is situated in the
south eastern corner of Cymmer. Much of the area south of Porth is open
moorland, forming the side of the Mynydd y Glyn and the area of the west of
Porth forming the slopes of the Mynydd y Cymmer.

A thin finger of Cymmer stretches of the northeast of the community area along
the slopes draining into the Nant Hafod, a tributary of the Afon Rhondda
discharging into the Main River at Trehafod.

The site lies predominantly within the Rhondda catchment, with the Main River,
Afon Rhondda, flowing along the northern boundary of Cymmer. The finger in the
northeast expands into the catchment of the Afon Cynon for a short distance over
the mountain. Finally, Trebanog sits on the watershed between the Afon
Rhondda in the north and the Afon Elai in the south, with Edmondstown Road
broadly following the crest. The community area of Cymmer is situated within the
South East Valleys WFD management catchment and is within the Severn River
Basin District.

There is an extensive network of minor unnamed watercourses which drain the

Mynydd y Glyn, flowing north, that discharge into the Afon Rhondda. These
ordinary watercourses are culverted under residential development, such as
Trehafod, Britannia and Glynfach.

The underlying geology consists of the Rhondda and Llynfi beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures which are formed of Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone
and Mudstone. Alluvial and Glaciofluvial Deposits are present along the Afon
Rhondda. Glacial Till is present throughout the valley.
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9.12.2 Conclusions for the uFMfSW

Cymmer covers an area of approximately 516Ha and has a total population of

6,108. About 1% of Cymmer are at high risk of surface water flooding.

A low to high surface water flood risk noted to the A4233 from Trebanog to Porth
with a sporadic low risk presented to properties. A low to high flood risk within
Porth is presented along High Street with risk to properties at High Street, St
John’s Street, Glynfach Road, Bedw Close and Lincoln Street.

There is a high risk to properties and highways in Trehafod resulting from Main
River flooding, with the properties of Lewis Street and Wayne Street with the
highest risk.

A group of properties adjacent to the Phillips Terrace are at medium to high risk
of surface water flooding, resulting from the culvert inlet of an unnamed
watercourse.

Properties within the area of Britannia are of a low risk from surface water
flooding, with properties adjacent to Kensington Drive, sourced from a breach of
a bank of an unnamed ordinary watercourse. The flood flow path from the breach
contributes to a low flood risk to property at Brook Street, Eirw Road and
Britannia Street. The source of flooding is anticipated to be a combination of
surface water and Main River flooding.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Cymmer are presented in the table below.

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Table 41: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Cymmer
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 6,108 47 96 555
Services 9 0 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 365 1 5 21
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0.6 0.03 0.06 0.08
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
6 0.01 0.02 0.02
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 10 1 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 6
External 21
Highway 37

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Cymmer and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 42: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Cymmer
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0034 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0071 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCTCBC / Natural
10 Land Management M34 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Local / Main Resources Wales
RCT0074
River* RCTCBC / Natural
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 30: Cymmer uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.13 Ferndale

9.13.1 Overview

Ferndale is situated in the central region of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council with the towns of Ferndale and Blaenllechau. The site covers an area of
380Ha and has a maximum elevation of 432m AOD. Ferndale has a population
of approximately 4,731 and approximately 2,013 residential properties.

The majority of Ferndale has remained in a natural state owing to the steep
topography. Ferndale’s residential development is confined to the base of the
Afon Rhondda Fach valley between Mynydd y Ffaldau and Mynydd Ty’n-tyle, to
the north and south respectively.

The Afon Rhondda Fach dissects the site through its centre, with Ferndale to the
south and Blaenllechau to the north of the Main River. Oaklands Business Park
is located in the southeast of the community area. Darran Park is located
immediately to the south of Ferndale, notably with Llyn y Forwyn boating lake
and associated recreational facilities.

Ferndale is situated almost exclusively in the Afon Rhondda Catchment;

however, the north includes a small section that drains to the north into the Afon
Cynon Catchment. The Main River within Ferndale is the Afon Rhondda Fach,
flowing from the north-west to south-east of the site. The slopes of the Mynydd y
Ffaldau and the Mynydd Ty’n-tyle form the part of the catchment of the Afon
Rhondda Fach and a network of unnamed ordinary watercourse drain the
hillsides, discharging into the Afon Rhondda Fach. Many of these watercourses
are culverted beneath Ferndale’s residential areas.

The underlying geology consists of the Rhondda Bed of the Upper Carboniferous
Coal Measures which are formed of Coal Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone.
Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Rhondda Fach with Glacial Till
following the topography of the valley. Intermittent patches of peat are present
across the highlands within forested areas.

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9.13.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Ferndale covers an area of approximately 380Ha and has a total population of

4,731. About 2% of Ferndale is at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicates the risk posed to people and properties are noted within
the southern area of Blaenllechau and central and southern areas of Ferndale.
The source of flooding is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda Fach and
the Llyn Y Forwyn. The flow path is generally along roads.

A high risk of flooding sourced from surface water runoff with a flood flow path
affecting the highway network and property along Llyn Crescent, Brook Street,
Union Street, Dyffryn Street, New Street, Brown Street and Albany Street. This
flooding combines with ordinary watercourse flooding at the valley floor, posing a
risk to the Oaklands Business Park, finally discharging into the Afon Rhondda
Fach to the southeast of the business park.

A high risk of surface water flooding is noted to the highway network and
properties at Lake Street and Station Road. The source of the flooding is an
amalgamation of surface runoff from the breach of the Llyn Y Forwyn Lake and
the culvert inlet of an unnamed watercourse adjacent to Lake Street.

There is a low to medium flood risk within the centre of Blaenllechau, with
properties at risk along Mountain Row and Long Row, sourced from surface
runoff.

The maps indicate that there is also a high risk of flooding in the south of
Blaenllechau associated with breached banks of the Afon Rhondda Fach. The
flow path also follows the roads, particularly along Taff Street and Walter Street.

There is a reasonable correlation between historic flooding incidents and the

uFMfSW, notably within the southern area of Ferndale.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Ferndale are presented in the table below.
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Table 43: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Ferndale
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,731 118 219 545
Services 6 0 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 312 18 13 32
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 8 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 3 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 17
Highway 30

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Ferndale and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 44: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Ferndale
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0035 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0036 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0037 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0038 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River Flooding
sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 31: Ferndale uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.14 Gilfach Goch

9.14.1 Overview

Gilfach Goch is located in the west of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council. The site covers an area of 603Ha with a maximum elevation of 348m
AOD. Gilfach Goch has a population of approximately 3,541 and approximately
1,507 residential properties.

Gilfach Goch is predominantly a rural environment with much of the residential

development situated along the western edge and central sector of the
community area. This is in part due to the steep topography, but is also a result
of the expanse of agricultural land reserved for the shallow gradients in the
south. Hendreforgan has developed across the centre of the community area,
and the western area of Gilfach Goch is situated along the northwest boundary of
the community area.

Gilfach Goch community area is split north-south between the Tawe to Cadaxton
WFD management catchment of the Western Wales River Basin District, draining
into the Ogmore catchment, in the west and the South East Valleys WFD
management catchment, draining into the Afon Elai catchment, of Severn River
Basin District in the east.

The west of Gilfach Goch community area is bounded by the Ogwr Fach, flowing
north to south, which also marks the boundary between Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council and Bridgend County Borough Council. There is an
extensive network of smaller unnamed watercourse throughout Gilfach Goch
community area. The west of the site is drained by a network of unnamed
watercourse discharging into the Ogwr Fach whilst the east drains to the Nant
Erin Main River, feeding into the neighbouring community area of Tonyrefail
West.

The underlying geology is the Hughes, Rhondda, Llynfi and Brithdir beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures, formed of Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone and
Sandstone. Glacial Till covers a large section of the central sector of Gilfach
Goch. Alluvial Deposits are present along the Ogwr Fach. There are also
intermittent patches of Peat across the site.

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9.14.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Gilfach Goch covers approximately 603Ha with a total population of 3,541. Just
under 1% of the population of Gilfach Goch are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

Surface water flood risk within Gilfach Goch is a combination of surface runoff
and ordinary watercourse. A low high flood risk is posed the centre of
Hendreforgan along the Heathlands and Alfred Street, with a predominantly low
risk posed to property.

Commonly, roads are at risk from flooding at culvert inlets, where ordinary
watercourses are culverted beneath the road, notably along Gelli Arael Road and
High Street.

A low risk of flooding is noted to occur in the east of Hendreforgan, along at Bryn-
Hedd, Heol-Y-Bryn, Heol-Y-Mynydd, Heol Glyncoch and Heol-Y-Grug. Properties
are at a low risk of flooding at the merging of Heol- Y-Mynydd and Bryn-Hedd.

Flood risk within agricultural land is contained to the watercourse channels.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Gilfach Goch are presented in the table below.

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Table 45: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Gilfach Goch
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,541 5 12 148
Services 9 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 210 1 0 5
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 0 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 12
Highway 19

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Gilfach Goch
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 46: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Gilfach Goch
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0090 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

0 6
2 1

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Figure 32: Gilfach Goch uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.15 Glyncoch

9.15.1 Overview

Glyncoch is situated in the east of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
with the town of Glyncoch situated in the centre of the community area. The site
covers an area of 208Ha and has a maximum elevation of approximately 100m
AOD. Glyncoch has approximately 1,293 residential properties and a population
of approximately 3,039.

The majority of the west of Glyncoch has remained in a natural state, owing to
the steep topography. The large Craig-Yr-Hesg quarry is situated in the southern
area of Glyncoch community area. Residential development is located on the
valley floor. Remaining land is primarily forested, including Coed Craig-Yr-Hesg
in the south of Glyncoch.

Glyncoch is split between the Catchments of the Afon Taf in the east and Afon
Cynon in the west. The two Main Rivers within Glyncoch are the Nant Clydach,
which flows west-east along the northern boundary of the community area,
discharging into the Afon Taf in its north-eastern corner, which flows north-south,
along Glyncoch’s eastern boundary.

The Llys-Nant and Nant Tai’rheol, along with a number of smaller unnamed
watercourses drain the catchment to the north and the west.

The underlying geology of Glyncoch is the Hughes and Brithdir beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures. These are formed of Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone
and Sandstone. Glaciofluvial deposits and alluvial deposits are present along the
major watercourses and River Terrace deposits are located along the Afon Taf.
Glacial Till is also present along the major watercourses.

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9.15.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Glyncoch covers approximately 208Ha with a total population of 3,039. Just

under 1% of the population of Glyncoch are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The highest risk posed to people and properties within Glyncoch is broadly
associated with surface runoff within the town of Glyncoch. Roads most at risk of
flooding are Pearson Crescent, High View Way, Porcher Avenue, Cefn Lane,
Grovers Close, Garth Avenue and Ynysybwl Road. Properties adjacent to these
roads are commonly a low to medium risk of flooding.

A low to high risk of flooding is noted to occur to the east of Ynysybwl Road
within the flood plain of the Afon Taf. This flooding may also have contributions
from Main River flooding. No properties or environmental receptors are affected
by this flooding; however, it is likely that the railway is affected by this source.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Glyncoch are presented in the table below.

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Table 47: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Glyncoch
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,039 14 26 345
Services 5 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 110 1 1 13
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 2 0 0.04 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 4 4 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 2
External 8
Highway 11

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Glynoch and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 48: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Glyncoch
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0118 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

0 6
2 1

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Figure 33: Glyncoch uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.16 Graig

9.16.1 Overview

Graig is situated in the central sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council. The site covers an area of 315Ha and has a maximum elevation of
approximately 240m AOD. Graig has a population of approximately 2,693 and
approximately 1,146 residential dwellings.

Graig has remained in a natural state due to historic land use. Of significance,
Graig encompasses the residential area of Graig, part of the town of Pontypridd.
Within the centre of the community area is the small residential community of
Pen-y-coedcae. A large SSSI is present along the bank of the Nant Gelliwion,
which is located in the northwest of Graig. Land use is predominantly agricultural,
with a number of farms located in Graig. Forested areas are also present, largely
found along the bank of the primary watercourse.

Graig is split between three WFD management catchments, the Afon Taf to the
northeast, the Afon Ely to the south and the Afon Rhondda to the northwest.
Graig is primarily between the Afon Taf and the Afon Rhondda Catchments.

The Main River, the Afon Taf, bounds the north of Graig and is predominately
drained by the Nant Gelliwion, and its tributaries, which flows to southwest-
northeast, discharging into the Afon Taf near Pontypridd town centre.

Few watercourses are present in the east and southeast of the site as this area
forms the higher elevations that are the watershed between the catchments with
the Afon Taf to the east and Afon Elai to the south.

The underlying geology is comprised of the Rhondda, Hughes and Brithdir beds
of the Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures, which are formed of Sandstone,
Coal, Siltstone and Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along the main
watercourses. Glaciofluvial Deposits and Alluvial Deposits are also present along
the Afon Taf, as well as River Terrace Deposits.

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9.16.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Graig covers approximately 315Ha with a total population of 2,693. Just under
1% of the population of Graig are at high risk of surface water flooding.

Within Graig, flood risk is associated with surface water runoff. A low to high
flood risk is noted along lengths of High Street, Rickards Street, Rickards Terrace
and Phillip Street. Properties adjacent to Rickards Street and Rickards Terrace
are at a low to high risk from surface water flooding.

A high risk is posed to the valleys railway line, adjacent to Pontypridd railway
station. Surface water flooding is then noted to flow onto Broadway, before
discharging into the Afon Taf. A high risk of surface water flooding is noted near
the railway underpass of High Street onto Broadway; however, it is likely that the
underpass has not been modelled and the risk posed to this and the railway is
overstated.

A reasonable correlation between historic flooding incidents reported to Rhondda

Cynon Taf County Borough Council and the uFMfSW is noted.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Graig are presented in the table below.

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Table 49: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Graig
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 2,693 7 96 52
Services 1 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 246 1 1 9
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 1 0 0.03 0.01
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
12 1 0.2 1
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 16 0.03 0.02 0.1
Listed Buildings 8 1 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 5
External 10
Highway 14

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Graig and their
proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the table
below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 50: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Graig
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0039 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

0 6
2 1

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Figure 34: Graig uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.17 Hawthorn

9.17.1 Overview

The community area of Hawthorn is situated in the southeast of Rhondda Cynon

Taf County Borough Council. The site covers an area of 453Ha, with a maximum
elevation of approximately 250m AOD. Hawthorn has approximately 1,697
residential properties and a population of approximately 3,988.

Hawthorn has an irregular shape, with an elongate section stretching from the
south of Glyntaff in the north to Treforest Industrial Estate in the south. The
southeast of the community area extrudes to the northeast to encapsulate Upper
Boat and the slopes of Mynydd Meio above.

The area of the extrusion is relatively rural, owing to its steep topography, with
few farm houses and residential properties dotted on the hill side. The
development of Hawthorn is reserved to the valley floor of the Afon Taf, which
bounds the western edge. The A470 is located through the west of the site,
running parallel with the Afon Taf. A large section of the Treforest industrial
estate is present in the south of the site. The residential area of Hawthorn is
located along the elongated section of the community area in the north.

Hawthorn is situated within the Afon Taf Catchment; with the higher elevations
along the east of the community area following the watershed with the Afon
Rhymney catchment.

Hawthorn is bound in the west by the Afon Taf; the only Main River in the
community area. There is an extensive network of smaller unnamed
watercourses, flowing east to west, draining the slopes of Mynydd Meio which
discharge into the Afon Taf. A number of the minor watercourses are culverted
and run beneath Upper Boat.

The underlying geology is the Brithdir and Hughes beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures, formed of Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone and
Sandstone. The Grovesend Formation is also present, also formed of Mudstone,
Siltstone and Sandstone. Glacial Till covers a large proportion of the valley floor.

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9.17.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Hawthorn covers approximately 453Ha with a total population of 3,988.

Approximately 5% of the population of Hawthorn are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The UFMfSW indicates that the highest risk posed to people and properties
within Hawthorn is broadly associated with surface runoff and culvert inlets with
flood risk observed across much of the residential area of Hawthorn.

A high risk of flooding to the properties at Cae Nant Flats, sourced from a bank
breach of an unnamed watercourse to the north of the site. Flooding to Cardiff
Road and discharging into the Afon Taf.

To the north of the A470, areas of high risk are present along Ceiriog Crescent,
Glyn-Dwr Avenue, Ash Square, Sycamore Street, Poplar Road, Maple Street and
Warren Close. Properties adjacent to these roads are at risk from surface water
flood flow running around the perimeter of the properties.

To the south of the A470, a low to medium flood risk to people and properties is
noted adjacent to the Nant Lonydd, to the rear of Hawthorn Crescent. This flood
risk is associated with the exceedance of the ordinary watercourse channel.

A combination of ordinary watercourse and surface water flood risk is posed to

Laurel Avenue, Ynyslyn Road, Spencer Place, Fairfield Lane and Cardiff Road.

This flooding extends down with significant risk present along sections of Fairfield
Lane and Cardiff Road, Ynyslyn Road, Laurel Avenue and Ynyscorrwg Road. It
is possible that this flood risk also has contributions from the culvert inlet on the
Nant Lonydd, beneath the A470.

Treforest Industrial estate is at a low to high risk of surface water flooding,

anticipated to be sourced from both ordinary watercourse and surface runoff.

A low to high flood risk is noted along sections of the A470, of note is the Upper
Boat roundabout on and off slip roads and a section of the road to the northwest
of the roundabout.

Within areas adjacent to the Main River, it is considered that people may be at
risk from both surface water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in
double counting. It is difficult to distinguish between flooding sourced from
surface water and flooding sourced from Main River.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is a worst case
scenario.

A summary of the counts for Hawthorn are presented in the table below.

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Table 51: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Hawthorn
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,988 183 266 506
Services 15 0 1 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 522 7 37 78
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 9 0.6 0.4 2
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 1 1 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 3 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 1 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 2
External 12
Highway 19

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Hawthorn and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 52: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Hawthorn
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0075 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
RCT0076 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
RCT0132 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

0 6
2 1

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Figure 35: Hawthorn uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.18 Hirwaun

9.18.1 Overview

Hirwaun is situated in the north of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council,
located to the north of Aberdare. The site covers an area of 392Ha and has a
maximum elevation of approximately 512m AOD. Hirwaun has a population of
approximately 4,397 and approximately 1,871 residential properties.

Hirwaun is predominantly a rural environment owing the steep topography in the

south. The primary road, the A465, acts as a boundary between the residential
developments in the north of Hirwaun and the rural southern areas. Hirwaun’s
rural area is not confined to the south; there is a SSSI site present to the east of
the residential developments. A large quarry is present south of the A465 which
also extends into the community area of Rhigos.

Hirwaun is situated primarily within the Afon Cynon Catchment. The site also
extends to include a small section of the Afon Rhondda Catchment in the south
and the Ogmore to Tawe Catchment of the West Wales River Basin District in
the north-west. The Afon Cynon is the primary watercourse in Hirwaun and flows
north to east. The Nant y Bwlch drains the higher elevations in the south and
discharges into the Afon Cynon.

There are a number of minor unnamed watercourses which also drain the
highlands in the south and discharge into the Afon Cynon. Many are partially
culverted beneath Hirwaun’s residential developments.

The underlying geology of Hirwaun are the Llynfi and Rhondda beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures, and the Middle and Lower Carboniferous Coal
Measures, all consisting of Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and Mudstone. Also
present is the Bishopston Mudstone Formation. Glacial Till is present across
much of the valley floor. Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Cynon.
Intermittent patches of Peat are present on the summits of the southern
highlands.

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9.18.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Hirwaun covers an area of approximately 392Ha with a total population of 4,397.

Approximately 2% of the population of Hirwaun are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The uFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Hirwaun is broadly associated with the Afon Cynon with a significant flood risk
observed across the length of the watercourse. There is a risk of flooding
sourced from the culvert inlet on the Afon Cynon, in the north of the site. There is
no discernible flow pattern here, with a ponding effect covering the roads of
Richmond Drive and Devonshire Drive, and the surrounding wooded area.

A low to high risk of flooding is noted in the east of the site, to the north of the
Afon Cynon. The flooding source is largely associated with potential bank
breaches of the Afon Cynon; however, it is likely to have contributions from the
culvert inlet to the north. The flow path generally follows the roads, with a
significant risk along sections of Cae Felin Parc and Llys Cynon.

The map indicates a low to high risk of flooding along Station Road, Elm Grove
and Cefndon Terrace. The flow path of this flood risk is similar to flood risks
across the site, with a channel of water connecting a culvert inlet to the Main
River.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Hirwaun are presented in the table below.

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Table 53: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Hirwaun
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,397 75 129 578
Services 11 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 321 4 7 26
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 3 0.7 0.08 1
Railways (km) 3 0 0 0.9
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
4 0 0.01 1
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
4 0 0.05 1
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 3 0.2 0.4 1
Listed Buildings 4 1 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 0
External 12
Highway 18

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Hirwaun and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 54: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Hirwaun
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0040 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCT0041 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC /Natural
RCT0042 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCT0072 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 36: Hirwaun uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.19 Llanharan

9.19.1 Overview

Llanharan is located in the south Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council,
to the east of Llantrisant, with the towns of Llanharan, Dolau and Ynysmaerdy.
The site covers an area of 1085Ha and has a maximum elevation of 266m AOD.
Hirwaun has a population of approximately 3,661 and approximately 1,558
residential properties.

The majority of Llanharan has remained in a natural state owing to the presence
of Mynydd Garthmaelwg in the north. Much of Llanharan is composed of
agricultural land with a number of farms situated on the lowlands of the south.
Llanharan is also heavily forested, especially in the north. Residential
development is primarily located in the south-east and south-west of the site.

Llanharan is predominantly situated within the Afon Elai Catchment; however, a

large section of the Ogmore to Tawe Catchment of the West Wales River Basin
District is included in the west of Llanharan. There are two primary watercourses
within Llanharan; the Afon Elai and the Ewenni Fach. Llanharan is bound to the
east by the Afon Elai.

The highlands in the north are drained by a number of minor unnamed

watercourses, discharging into both the Afon Elai in the north and Nant Melyn in
the south.

The underlying geology of Llanharan is the Rhondda and Llynfi beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures and the Middle Carboniferous Coal
Measures, all formed of Mudstone, Siltstone, Coal and Sandstone. Also present
is the Mercia Mudstone Group. Glacial Till is present along the paths of major
watercourses and along the lowlands in the south. Alluvial deposits are present
along the Ewenni Fach and the Afon Elai.

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9.19.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Llanharan covers an area of approximately 1085Ha with a total population of

3,661. Just over 1% of the population of Llanharan are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Llanharan is broadly associated with the Ewenni Fach with a significant flood risk
observed in the south-west of the site, and the Nant Melyn with a significant flood
risk in the east of Llanharan.

There is a low to high flood risk across much of the floodplain in Dolau. The
flooding source is largely associated with potential bank breaches of the Ewenni
Fach. Also contributing to the flood risk here is the culvert inlet, causing a
significant amount of flooding along sections of Llanharry Road. There are a
number of properties at a low to high risk of flooding along sections of Bridgend
Road and Jubilee Street which extends up on Talyfan Road.

There is a low to high flood risk noted on the floodplain of the Ewenni Fach in the
north of Llanharan and the floodplain of the Nant Melyn in the east.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Llanharan are presented in the table below.

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Table 55: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llanharan
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,661 28 7 216
Services 8 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 516 16 15 42
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 3 0.6 0.4 0.7
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0.5 0.09 0.04 0.1
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 21 0 0.2 1
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.04 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 18 0 0 3
Licensed Abstractions 3 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 0
External 5
Highway 15

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Llanharan and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 56: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llanharan
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0043 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0047 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Resources Wales
RCT0137 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

0 6
2 1

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Figure 37: Llanharan uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.20 Llanharry

9.20.1 Overview

Llanharry is located in the south of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council,
to the east of Pontyclun. The site covers an area of 742Ha and has a maximum
elevation of 113m AOD. Llanharry has a population of approximately 3,840 and
approximately 1,634 residential properties.

Llanharry is predominantly a rural environment, owing the extent of agricultural

land present within the site. Residential development of the town Llanharry is
situated within close proximity of the primary road, the M4. The highlands in the
north form part of the Coed Trecastell. A large quarry is present in the southern
sector of Llanharry.

The majority of Llanharry is located within the Afon Elai Catchment; however, the
Ogmore to Tawe Catchment of the West Wales River Basin District is also
included in the west of the site. The site is drained by Nant Melyn in the east and
Nant Felin-Fach in the south. Llanharry is bound to the north by Nant Graean
which drains the highlands in the north and discharges into Nant Melyn

There are a number of minor unnamed watercourses which drain the east of
Llanharry.

The underlying geology consists of the Mercia Mudstone Group, the Marros
Group, the Oxwich Head Limestone Formation, the Stormy Limestone Formation,
the Cornelly Oolite Formation, the High Tor Limestone Formation, and the
Caswell Bay Mudstone Formation. Glacial Till is present across the majority of
Llanharry. Glaciolacustrine and Head Deposits are present along the Nant
Rhydhalog and Nant Felin-Fach.

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9.20.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Llanharry covers an area of approximately 742Ha with a total population of

3,840. Just over 2% of the population of Llanharry are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Llanharry is broadly associated with the Nant Felin-Fach. It should be noted,
however, that the flow path is not always discernible. There is a low to medium
flood risk along sections of Beech Road, Ash Grovem Heol Pant Gwyn and Heol
Ysgawen.

There is also a significant flood risk associated with the Nant Melyn along
sections of Ash Grove, Meadow Drive, Llwyn On and Coedcae Lane. A
significant proportion of the flood risk from the Nant Melyn, however, has little
impact on residential or economic receptors. The majority of Llanharry is
Agricultural Land Classification Grade Two and Three. A large proportion of the
central sector of this land is at low to high risk of flooding which is associated to
an unnamed minor watercourse.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Llanharry are presented in the table below.

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Table 57: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llanharry
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,840 78 42 155
Services 6 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 446 3 3 38
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 6 0 0.004 0.6
Railways (km) 2 0.03 0.006 0.04
Agricultural Land (hectares) 583 5 5 16
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.09 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 2 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 2 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 0
External 3
Highway 17

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Llanharry and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 58: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llanharry
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0044 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0137 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

0 6
2 1

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Figure 38: Llanharry uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.21 Llantrisant Town

9.21.1 Overview

Llantrisant Town is situated in the south of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council, to the north of Pontyclun. The site covers an area of 968Ha and has a
maximum elevation of approximately 174m AOD. Llantrisant Town has a
population of approximately 4,792 and approximately 2,039 residential
properties.

The majority of Llantrisant Town has remained in a natural state with residential
developments located primarily on the edge of major watercourses. A large
industrial estate is located to the east of Ynysmaedy in the west of Llantrisant
Town. The south east of the site is dominated by agricultural land.

Llantrisant is located within the Afon Elai Catchment and is drained to the north
by Nant Muchudd and in the south by Nant Myddlyn and Afon Clun, which also
acts as a boundary between Llantrisant Town and Pontyclun community area.
There is an extensive network of minor unnamed watercourses which drain the
Llantrisant Common in the centre of the site, which discharge into Nant
Muchudd.

The underlying geology of Llantrisant Town is the Rhonnda, Hughes and Brithdir
beds of the Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Sandstone,
Siltstone, Coal and Mudstone. Also present is the Grovesend Formation, the
Middle Carboniferous Coal Measures and the Mercia Mudstone Group. Glacial
Till is present across much of the valleys of major watercourses. Glaciofluvial and
alluvial deposits are present along the Afon Elai and Nant Muchudd and Afon
Clun. Intermittent patches of Peat are present across the forested areas of
Llantrisant Town.

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9.21.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Llantrisant Town covers approximately 968Ha with a total population of 4,792.

Just over 2% of the population of Llantrisant Town are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The highest risk posed to people and properties within Llantrisant Town is
broadly associated with the Afon Clun and Nant Muchudd with flood risk
observed along large sections of both watercourses. The flooding is sourced
from potential bank breaches and culvert inlets. Flood risk is posed to property
where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

There is a low to high flood risk along sections of Cardiff Road, Fairland Close,
Summerfield Drive, Greenlands Road, Southgate Avenue, Cottesmore Way,
Silverton Drive, Grafton Drive, Cross Inn Road and the A473.

The UFMfSW indicates that there is a significant risk of flooding within the large
industrial estate to the north of Llantrisant Common. The flood source is largely
associated with potential bank breaches of the Nant Muchudd but also culvert
inlets.

There is a low risk of flooding noted to occur across the SSSI of Llantrisant
Common. The flood source is associated with the minor watercourses within the
Common. No properties or economic receptors are affected by this flooding.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Llantrisant Town are presented in the table below.

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Table 59: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llantrisant Town
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,792 80 85 383
Services 18 1 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 688 27 27 62
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 2 0.03 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 3 0 0 0.06
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 1 1 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
109 0.2 4 6
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 9 0.1 0.02 0.07
Listed Buildings 13 0 0 1
Licensed Abstractions 2 0 0 1
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 1
External 9
Highway 26

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Llantrisant Town
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 60: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llantrisant Town
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0045 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0046 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0047 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

0 6
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Figure 39: Llantrisant Town uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

0 3
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9.22 Llantwit Fardre

9.22.1 Overview

Llantwit Fardre is situated in the southern sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council with the towns of Llantwit Fardre and Efail Isaf. The site covers
an area of 990Ha with a maximum elevation of 200m AOD. Llantwit Fardre has
approximately 2,509 residential properties and a population of approximately
5,896.

Llantwit Fardre is predominantly a rural environment owing to the extent of

agricultural land within the site. The main residential development of Llantwit
Fardre is situated primarily on the bank of Nant Dowlais in the centre of the site.
With the exception of Efail Isaf, there are few other residential developments in
Llantwit Fardre. An old Coking Plant, Cwm Works, remains on the north-western
border.

The majority of Llantwit Fardre is located within the Afon Elai Catchment;
however, a small section of the Afon Taf Catchment is included in the east of the
site. The site is drained to the north by Nant Ty’rarlwydd which feeds into the
primary watercourse, Nant Myddlyn. The Catchment of Nant Ty’rarlwydd covers
much of the northern sector of the site. The east of Llantwit Fardre is drained by
Nant y Felin and Nant Dowlais. Nant Dowlais discharges into Nant Myddlyn in
the south-east of the site.

There are a number of minor unnamed watercourses which are partially

culverted beneath the town of Llantwit Fardre.

The underlying geology of Llantwit Fardre consists of Brithdir and Hughes beds
of the Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures and the Middle Carboniferous Coal
Measures comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Mudstone and Coal. Also present is
the Grovesend Formation, also comprising Sandstone, Siltstone and Mudstone.
Glacial Till is present across much of Llantwit Fardre. Alluvial Deposits are also
present along Nant Dowlais and Nant Myddlyn.

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9.22.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Llantwit Fardre covers approximately 990Ha with a total population of 5,896.

Approximately 1% of the population of Llantwit Fardre are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Llantwit Fardre is broadly associated with the Nant Dowlais with flood risk
observed along the length of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from
culvert inlets and potential bank breaches. The flow path is generally along roads
with significant risk associated along sections of Queens Drive, Lancaster Drive,
St Annes Drive, Crown Hill and York Drive. Flood risk is posed to property where
the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

A low to high risk is noted across the old Cwm Works just north of Llantwit
Fardre. The flood source here is largely attributed to the culvert inlets situated
across the work’s site.

A low to high flood risk is represented along the floodplain of the Nant Dowlais, to
the north of the A473 attributed to potential bank breaches of the primary
watercourse. No properties, economic or environmental receptors are affected by
this flooding

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Llantwit Fardre are presented in the table below.

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Table 61: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llantwit Fardre
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 5,896 35 92 531
Services 6 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 657 20 12 52
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 1 1 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 2 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 6
External 27
Highway 31

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Llantwit Fardre
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 62: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llantwit Fardre
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0023 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0024 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0048 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0049 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0050 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Rescores Wales
RCT0051 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0116 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 40; Llantwit Fardre uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.23 Llwynypia

9.23.1 Overview

Llwynypia is situated in the central sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County

Borough Council, to the north of Tonypandy. The site covers an area of 259Ha
with a maximum elevation of 351m AOD. Llwynypia has a population of
approximately 2,423 and approximately 1,031 residential properties.

The majority of Llwynypia has remained in a natural state, owing to the steep
topography of the highlands in the east and west and, as a result, proximate
areas have remained undeveloped. A large SSSI is located on the highlands in
the west. Residential development is confined to the base of the Afon Rhondda
valley, present on both banks of the Afon Rhondda. There is a small industrial
estate situated in the centre of Llwynypia.

Llwynypia is situated within the Afon Rhondda Catchment. Llwynypia is drained

to the north by Nant y Gwiddon and to the south by Nant Clydach Fach. All
watercourses discharge into the Afon Rhondda.

A number of unnamed watercourses also drain the western slopes and discharge
into the Afon Rhondda. Most are culverted beneath Llwynypia.

The underlying geology is the Rhondda and Llynfi beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Mudstone, Coal, Sandstone and
Siltstone. Glacial Till is present along the Afon Rhondda valley. Glaciofluvial and
Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Rhondda. Peat is present on the
highlands in the west, within forested areas.

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9.23.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Llwynypia covers approximately 259Ha with a total population of 2,423. Just over
2% of the population of Lwynypia are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Llantwit Fardre is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda with flood risk
observed along a number of sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced
from culvert inlets and potential bank breaches. Commonly, the flow path is along
roads with significant risk associated along sections of Pontrhondda Avenue and
Ponthrondda Road, Sherwood Street, Oakfield Terrace and Turberville Street.
Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded,
flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic external and
internal flooding incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf.

A low to high risk is noted along the length of the railway line within Llwynypia. A
low to high flood risk is also represented across the northern edge of the SSSI
within Llwynypia. The flood risk is sourced from potential bank breaches of the
Nant Y Gwiddon.

The map also indicates a low to high flood risk in the south of the site, along
Llwynypia Road and the Terraces to the east. This flood source is largely
associated with the culver inlets within this area but it is likely there is also
contribution from potential bank breaches of the Afon Rhondda.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Llwynypia are presented in the table below.

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Table 63: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Llwynypia
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 2,423 56 108 343
Services 6 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 272 18 8 30
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 1 0.4 0.2 0.3
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
19 0.07 0.03 0.3
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 3 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 5
External 29
Highway 44

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Llwynypia and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 64: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Llwynypia
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0052 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCT0085 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 41: Llwynypia uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.24 Maerdy

9.24.1 Overview

The community area of Maerdy is situated in the northern sector of Rhondda

Cynon Taf County Borough Council, to the east of Treorchy. The site covers an
area of 1,060Ha with a maximum elevation of approximately 500m AOD. Maerdy
has approximately 1,560 residential properties and a population of approximately
3,666.

The majority of Maerdy has remained in a natural state with residential

development confined to the southern corner of the site. This is due to the steep
topography of the highlands covering the whole of the northern sector of Maerdy.
There are no residential developments across the northern sector of the site. St
Gwynno Forest is located along the south-eastern edge of Maerdy. There is a
small industrial estate located north of the residential development of Maerdy.

Maerdy is primarily located within the Afon Rhondda Catchment with a small
section of the Afon Cynon Catchment included in the east. The primary
watercourse, the Afon Rhondda Fach, flows from north to south through the
centre of the site. Maerdy is drained to the north by a number of unnamed
watercourses which discharge into the Afon Rhondda Fach. Nant Brynygelli
drains the western slopes and discharges into the Lluest-wen Reservoir.

A number of minor unnamed watercourses discharge into the Afon Rhondda

Fach, in the south of the site, which are partially culverted beneath Maerdy.

The underlying geology of Maerdy is the Rhondda bed of the Upper

Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Mudstone and
Coal. Glacial Till is present throughout the valley and up into the highlands in the
north. Alluvial Deposits are present along much of the Afon Rhondda Fach.

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9.24.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Maerdy covers an area of approximately 1,060Ha and has a total population of

3,666. About 5% of Maerdy are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The most significant risk posed to people and properties within Maerdy is largely
attributed to the Afon Rhondda Fach, but is also likely to be associated with
culvert inlets. The flooding is sourced from breached banks and surface runoff.
Commonly, the flow path is along roads with a high risk associated along
sections of Park Road, School Street, Oxford Street and Maerdy Road.

The UFMfSW also indicate a significant amount of flooding in the east of the site,
along the floodplain of the Afon Rhondda Fach and the industrial estates located
here.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Maerdy are presented in the table below.

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Table 65: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Maerdy
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,666 172 71 435
Services 3 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 296 7 1 31
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 1 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 0 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 2 2 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 8
External 22
Highway 17

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Maerdy and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 66: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Maerdy
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0053 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0054 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 42: Maerdy uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.25 Mountain Ash East

9.25.1 Overview

Mountain Ash East is situated in the eastern sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council, with the town of Mountain Ash. The site covers an area
of 850Ha and has a maximum elevation of 487m AOD. Mountain Ash East has a
population of approximately 3,243 and approximately 1,380 residential
properties.

Mountain Ash East is predominantly a rural environment owing to the steep

topography of the highlands in the east. Residential development is confined to
the Afon Cynon valley, along the west of the site. Coed Fforest-Uchaf and Coed
Fforest-Isaf are located in the south. Aber-ffrŵd Plantation and Gelli-ddu-fawr
Plantation are located in the north. Both forests and plantations are adjacent to
residential areas.

The majority of Mountain Ash East is situated within the Afon Cynon catchment;
however, a small section of the Afon Taf catchment is included in the east.
Mountain Ash East is bounded to the west by the Afon Cynon. The site is drained
in the north and east by Nant Gelli-ddu and Nant y Ffrwd, respectively. All
watercourses drain the eastern highlands and discharge into the Afon Cynon.
Many minor watercourses are partially culverted beneath Mountain Ash.

The underlying geology is the Rhondda and Hughes Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and
Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses. Glaciofluvial and
Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Cynon. Peat is also present on the
highlands in the east.

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9.25.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Mountain Ash East covers approximately 850Ha with a total population of 3,243.
Just over 2% of the population of Mountain Ash East are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Mountain Ash East is broadly associated with the Afon Cynon with flood risk
noted along sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from culvert
inlets and potential bank breaches. The flow path is generally along roads with
significant risk associated along sections of the A4059, Jeffery Street, Dyffryn
Road and Allen Street. Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity of the
roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

A low to high risk is observed along Trem Y Dyffryn. The flooding here is most
likely sourced from the culvert inlet located to the north of the residential street. A
significant number of properties are at risk of flooding from this source.

A low to high flood risk is represented along small sections of the floodplain of
the Afon Cynon, to the south of the A4059, as well as along sections of the
highlands in the east of the site. The flooding is largely attributed to culvert inlets,
but also potential bank breaches of the primary watercourse. No properties,
economic or environmental receptors are affected by this flooding.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Mountain Ash East are presented in the table below.

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Table 67: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Mountain Ash East
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,243 49 42 176
Services 5 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 278 8 7 7
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 67 1 1 4
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 5 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 1 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 8
External 5
Highway 23

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Mountain Ash
East and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented
in the table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 68: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Mountain Ash East
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0055 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0056 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 43: Mountain Ash East uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.26 Mountain Ash West

9.26.1 Overview

Mountain Ash West is situated in the eastern sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council with the towns of Mountain Ash and Fernhill. The site
covers an area of 351Ha and has a maximum elevation of 406m AOD. Mountain
Ash West has a population of approximately 4,916 and approximately 2,092
residential properties.

The majority of Mountain Ash West has remained in a natural state owing to the
steep topography of the highlands in the south-west. Residential properties are
confined to the valley floor of the Afon Cynon. The highlands in the south-west
are mostly forested with the Penrhiw-fer Plantation located in the centre of
Mountain Ash West.

Mountain Ash West is situated within the Afon Cynon Catchment. The site is
bounded to the north by the Afon Cynon, acting as a boundary between
Mountain Ash East and Mountain Ash West. The highlands in the south-west are
drained by Nant Cwm Boi and a number of minor unnamed watercourses. All
watercourses flow from south-west to north-east and discharge into the Afon
Cynon. Minor watercourses are partially culverted beneath Fernhill, Miskin and
Darranlas.

The underlying geology of Mountain Ash West is the Rhondda and Hughes Beds
of the Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Coal, Sandstone,
Mudstone and Siltstone. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses. Alluvial
and Glaciofluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Cynon. Peat is present on
the highlands within forested areas.

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9.26.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Mountain Ash West covers approximately 351Ha with a total population of 4,916.
Just over 2% of the population of Mountain Ash West are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Mountain Ash West is broadly associated with the Afon Cynon with flood risk
noted along a number of sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced
from potential bank breaches. The flow path is generally along roads with
significant risk associated along sections of the Oxford Street, High Street,
Woodland Street, Dyffryn Street. Flood risk is posed to property where the
capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

A low to high risk is observed within the town of Fernhill. The flooding is sourced
primarily from culvert inlets. However Main River contribution is also likely. As
before, the flow pattern is along roads with significant risk along sections of
Glenboi, Fernhill and Aberdare Road. This flooding also extends across the
floodplain of the Afon Cynon, flooding a small section of the Railway line.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Mountain Ash West are presented in the table
below.

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Table 69: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Mountain Ash West
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,916 118 118 557
Services 7 0 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 335 10 5 64
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 2 0.1 0.06 0.05
Agricultural Land (hectares) 72 5 3 9
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.02 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 2 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 5
External 16
Highway 18

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Mountain Ash
West and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented
in the table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 70: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Mountain Ash West
FRMP Measure Type of
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing Priority
Number Measure
RCT0057 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0059 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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2 1

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Figure 44: Mountain Ash West uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.27 Penrhiwceiber

9.27.1 Overview

Penrhiwceiber is located in the east of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough

Council, to the south of Mountain Ash. The site covers an area of 213Ha and has
a maximum elevation of 302m AOD. Penrhiwceiber has approximately 2,704
residential properties and a population of approximately 6,354.

The majority of Penrhiwceiber is residential development with rural areas

reserved for the highlands in the west. Residential development is confined
within the valley on the banks of the Afon Cynon.

Penrhiwceiber is situated within the Afon Cynon Catchment with the Afon Cynon
acting as a boundary between the community areas of Penrhiwceiber and
Mountain Ash East. The highlands in the south-east are drained by a number of
minor unnamed watercourses which are partially culverted beneath Miskin and
Penrhiwceiber. All watercourses discharge into the Afon Cynon.

The underlying geology is the Rhondda, Brithdir and Hughes Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and
Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses. Glaciofluvial and
Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Cynon.

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9.27.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Penrhiwceiber covers approximately 213Ha with a total population of 6,354. Just

over 1% of the population of Penrhiwceiber are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Penrhiwceiber is broadly associated with the Afon Cynon with flood risk noted
along sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from culvert inlets and
potential bank breaches. The flow path generally follows the roads with
significant risk along sections of Bailey Street, Victoria Street, Miskin Road and
Penrhiwceiber Road. Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity of the
roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Internal properties have previously
been flooded along Penrhiwceiber Road, commonly associated with blocked
inlets.

A low to high risk is observed in the south of Penrhiwceiber. The flood risk here is
largely associated with culvert inlets and it is likely that there are contributions
from potential bank breaches of minor watercourses.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Penrhiwceiber are presented in the table below.

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Table 71: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Penrhiwceiber
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 6,354 38 92 780
Services 6 0 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 254 4 5 31
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 2 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 4 0 0 1
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 5
External 15
Highway 46

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Penrhiwceiber
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 72: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Penrhiwceiber
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0058 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0059 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

0 6
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Figure 45: Penrhiwceiber uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.28 Pentre

9.28.1 Overview

The community area of Pentre is situated in the western sector of Rhondda

Cynon Taf County Borough Council with the towns of Ton Pentre and Pentre, to
the south of Treorchy. The site covers an area of 578Ha with a maximum
elevation of 386m AOD. Pentre has a population of approximately 5,877 and
approximately 2,501 residential properties.

The majority of Pentre is a rural environment with residential developments

confined to the base of the Afon Rhondda valley. The surrounding highlands
have a steep topography and are primarily forested. A small industrial estate is
located adjacent to the Afon Rhondda

Pentre is primarily located within the Afon Rhondda Catchment. A small section
of the Ogmore to Tawe Catchment of the Western Wales River Basin District is
also included in the western edge of Pentre. The Afon Rhondda flows from north
to south through the centre of Pentre.

The highlands to the west of the residential areas are drained by Nant Iân which
discharges into the Afon Rhondda. The catchment of Nant Iân covers much of
the east of Pentre. The highlands to the east are drained by Nant y Pentre which
also discharges into the Afon Rhondda.

A number of minor unnamed watercourses also discharge into the Afon

Rhondda, which are partially culverted beneath Ton Pentre and Pentre.

The underlying geology of Pentre is the Llynfi Beds of the Upper Carboniferous
Coal Measures and the Middle Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Coal,
Siltstone, Sandstone and Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along major
watercourses. Glaciofluvial and Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon
Rhondda. Peat is also present on the highlands within forested areas.

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9.28.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Pentre covers approximately 578Ha with a total population of 5,877. Just over
1% of the population of Pentre are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Pentre is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda with flood risk noted along
the length of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from culvert inlets and
potential bank breaches.

The flow path generally follows the roads with significant risk across much of
central Pentre. Streets on the north bank of the Afon Rhondda, which are at
significant risk, include Lewis Street, Pleasant Street, Treharne Street and
Volunteer Street. On the southern bank of the Afon Rhondda, there is significant
risk along sections of Bailey Street, Maindy Road, Queen Street, Augusta Street,
Crawshay Street, Church Street and Chapel Street. Flood risk is posed to
property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Internal flooding incidents have
previously been reported across central Pentre, commonly associated with
blocked inlets.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Pentre are presented in the table below.

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Table 73: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Pentre
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 5,877 87 355 1389
Services 9 1 1 3
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 368 43 18 80
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 1 0.08 0.06 0.4
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 1 0 0 0.03
Listed Buildings 5 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 16
External 28
Highway 48

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Pentre and their
proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the table
below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 74: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Pentre
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
Construction of Flood RCTCBC / Natural
24 M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Defences Resources Wales
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project RCTCBC / Natural
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Local / Main Appraisal Resources Wales
RCT0060
River* RCTCBC / Natural
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
RCTCBC / Natural
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0061 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0121 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 46: Pentre uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.29 Penygraig

9.29.1 Overview

Penygraig is located within the western sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council to the west of Tonypandy. The site covers an area of 484Ha
and has a maximum elevation of approximately 400m AOD. Penygraig has a
population of approximately 5,920 and approximately 2,519 residential
properties.

Penygraig is predominantly a rural environment owing the steep topography of

the highlands in the east and west, including Mynydd Pen-y-Graig and Mynydd
Dinas. Residential development is confined to the base of the valley, adjacent to
the Afon Rhondda.

Penygraig is situated within three catchments; primarily the Afon Rhondda

Catchment, but also includes small sections of the Afon Elai Catchment and the
Ogmore to Tawe Catchment of the West Wales River Basin District. The site is
drained to the north by Nant Gwyn, which discharges into the Afon Rhondda. The
south of Penygraig is drained by Nant Ffrwdamws which is partially culverted
beneath Williamstown and Penygraig and discharges into Nant Gwyn.

The underlying geology of Penygraig is the Rhondda and Llynfi Beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and
Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along primary watercourses and intermittent
patches are present on Mynydd Pen-y-Graig. Peat is also present on the
highlands.

9.29.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Penygraig covers approximately 484Ha with a total population of 5920. Just over
2% of the population of Penygraig are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Penygraig is broadly associated with Surface Runoff with flooding primarily
sourced from culvert inlets. The flow path generally follows the roads with
significant risk across much of central Penygraig. There is significant risk along
sections of Dinas Road, Penygraig Road, the A4119, Middle Street, Balaclava
Court and Cross Street.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.
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A summary of the counts for Penygraig are presented in the table below.
Table 75: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Penygraig
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 5,920 143 143 590
Services 5 0 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 438 20 18 46
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 1 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 16
Highway 27

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Penygraig and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 76: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Penygraig
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0062 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0063 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCT0091 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 47: Penygraig uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.30 Penywaun

9.30.1 Overview

The community are of Penywaun is situated within the northern sector of

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, to the north of Aberdare.
Penywaun covers an area of 373Ha and has a maximum elevation of
approximately 405m AOD. The site has a population of approximately 3,097 and
approximately 1,318 residential properties.

Penywaun is predominantly a rural environment, owing to the steep topography

of the highlands in the south, including Mynydd Cefn-y-Gyngon. Residential
development is confined to the base of the valley, adjacent to the Afon Cynon.

Penywaun is situated within the northern sector of the Afon Cynon Catchment.
The Afon Cynon flows west to east across the north of the site. Penywaun is
drained to the north by Nant Hir which flows from north to south and discharges
into the Afon Cynon. The southern highlands are drained by Nant y Wernddu
which also discharges into the Afon Cynon.

The underlying geology is the Llynfi Bed of the Upper Carboniferous Coal
Measures, and the Middle and Lower Carboniferous Coal Measures, all
comprising of Sandstone, Mudstone, Coal and Siltstone. Glacial Till is present
across much of the site. Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Cynon.

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9.30.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Penywaun covers an area of approximately 373Ha with a total population of

3,097. Approximately 4% of the population of Penywaun are at high risk of
surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Penywaun is broadly associated with the Afon Cynon with flood risk noted along
the length of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from blocked inlets and
potential bank breaches. The flow path generally follows the roads with
significant risk along sections of Dan-Yr-Heol, Arfryn, Heol Caradoc and Hirwaun
Road. Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity of the roads is
exceeded, flowing through properties.

The map indicates that there is significant risk within the small residential estate
in the east of the site, along sections of Trenant. The flood risk here is largely
associated with a blocked culvert to the south of Hirwaun Road. However,
contributions from Main River flooding are also likely.

There is evidence of bank breaching along the length of the Afon Cynon, within
the floodplain. No properties, economic or environmental receptors are affected
by this flooding.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Penywaun are presented in the table below.

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Table 77: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Penywaun
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,097 115 125 458
Services 3 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 157 2 3 19
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0.5 0.08 0.01 0.05
Railways (km) 1 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.1 0.05 0.01 0.02
Listed Buildings 0 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 1
External 19
Highway 21

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Penywaun and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 78: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Penywaun
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0064 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0065 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0066 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 48: Penywaun uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.31 Pontyclun

9.31.1 Overview

Pontyclun is located in the southern sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County

Borough Council, to the south of Llantrisant. The site covers an area of 1,190Ha
and has a maximum elevation of 86m AOD. Pontyclun has approximately 3,250
residential properties and a population of approximately 7,638.

The majority of Pontyclun is a rural environment owing to the extent of

agricultural land, grades 2 and 3, present across much of the site. Residential
development is primarily located within the central northern sector of Pontyclun,
with intermittent residential and industrial developments present across the site.
There are two SSSIs within Pontyclun.

Pontyclun lies within the Afon Elai Catchment. The Afon Elai flows from north to
south, through the centre of the site. Pontyclun is bound to the north by the Afon
Clun. The confluence between the Afon Clun and Afon Elai is located in the
northern sector, adjacent to the town of Pontyclun. A number of minor unnamed
watercourses drain the site to the south-east and discharge into the Afon Clun.

The underlying geology of Pontyclun is the Lower Carboniferous Coal Measures,

the Mercia Mudstone Group, the Marros Group, the Hunts Bay Oolite Subgroup,
the Cefnyrhendy Oolite Member the High Tor Limestone Formation, the Oxwich
Head Limestone Formation, the Stormy Limestone Formation, the Cornelly Oolite
Formation, the Caswell Bay Mudstone Formation, the Gully Oolite Formation, the
Friars Point Limestone Formation, the Brofiscin Oolite Formation and the Barry
Harbour Limestone Formation. Also present is the Castell Coch Limestone
Formation, the Quartz Conglomerate Group, Cwrt-yr-Ala Formation, the
Brownstones Formation and the Llanishen Conglomerate.

Glacial Till is present across much of the site. Alluvial Deposits are present along
the Afon Clun and Afon Elai.

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9.31.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Pontyclun covers an area of approximately 1,190Ha with a total population of

7,638. Just under 1% of the population of Pontyclun are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Pontyclun is broadly associated with the Afon Elai with flood risk noted along the
length of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from potential bank breaches
with flood risk confined largely within the floodplain. Where flood risk is evident
within residential areas, the flow path generally follows the roads with low to high
risk along sections of School Road, Heol Miskin, Tegfan and Ynysddu.

There is evidence of bank breaching along the length of the Afon Elai, and along
sections of the Afon Clun and a minor tributary within the floodplains of each
respective watercourse. No properties are affected by this flooding. Within the
floodplain of the lower Afon Elai, there is a small SSSI which is impacted by flood
risk. Agricultural Land Classification grades two and three cover the majority of
Pontyclun and therefore is at significant flood risk across the floodplains.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Pontyclun are presented in the table below.

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Table 79: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Pontyclun
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 7,638 14 40 461
Services 12 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 990 3 7 45
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 8 0.03 0.02 0.5
Railways (km) 3 0.1 0.2 0.07
Agricultural Land (hectares) 941 22 17 45
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 1 1 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
9 0 2 2
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 88 1 0.3 1
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 2 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 26 0 0 1
Licensed Abstractions 3 0 0 2
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 0
External 13
Highway 11

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Pontyclun and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 80: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Pontyclun
FRMP Measure
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing Priority Type of Measure
Number
RCT0067 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0068 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Resources Wales

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Figure 49: Pontyclun uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.32 Pontypridd Town

9.32.1 Overview

Pontypridd Town is situated in the central sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council to the south of Abercynon. The site covers an area of 234Ha
and has a maximum elevation of 244m AOD. Pontypridd Town has a population
of approximately 3,046 and approximately 1,296 residential properties.

Pontypridd Town is predominantly a rural environment owing to the steep

topography of the highlands in the northern sector. Residential development is
confined to the base of the valley, adjacent to the confluence of the Afon
Rhondda and Afon Taf. There are a number of forests present on the highlands
in the north, including Di-Goed, Lan Wood and Coed Graig-yr-Hesg.

Pontypridd Town is split between the catchments of the Afon Taf, the Afon Cynon
and the Afon Rhondda. The site is bound by the Afon Taf in the east. The
confluence of the Afon Taf and Afon Rhondda is located at the southern point of
the site. The north is drained by Nant Tai-rheol which discharges into Nant
Clydach in the neighbouring community area of Glynoch.

A number of minor unnamed watercourses drain the highlands in the north and
discharge into the Afon Taf, which are partially culverted beneath Pontypridd.

Pontypridd Town’s underlying geology is the Hughes, Brithdir and Rhondda beds
of the Upper Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Sandstone, Siltstone,
Coal and Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses. Alluvial,
Glaciofluvial and River Terrace Deposits are present along the Afon Rhondda
and the Afon Taf. Peat is present on the highlands in the north.

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9.32.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Pontypridd Town covers approximately 234Ha with a total population of 3,046.

Just over 1% of the population of Pontypridd Town are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Pontypridd Town is largely associated with the Afon Taf and Afon Rhondda with
flood risk noted at the confluence. The flooding is sourced potential bank
breaches. The flow path generally follows the roads with significant risk along
sections of Mill Street and Taff Street. Flood risk is posed to property where the
capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The map also indicated a low to high flood risk throughout the town with no
discernible source. It is therefore appropriate to associate this risk with surface
runoff from the steep slopes to the north of Penygraigwen.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Pontypridd Town are presented in the table below.

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Table 81: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Pontypridd Town
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,046 45 28 174
Services 8 1 2 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 521 55 25 63
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 2 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.01 0.01 0 0
Listed Buildings 28 2 0 1
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 3
External 17
Highway 22

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Pontypridd
Town and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented
in the table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 82: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Pontypridd Town
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0069 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Rescores Wales
RCT0073 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 50: Pontypridd Town uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.33 Porth

9.33.1 Overview

Porth is located in the central sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council to the east of Tonypandy. The site covers an area of approximately
370Ha and has a maximum elevation of 336m AOD. Porth has a population of
approximately 6,481 and has approximately 2,758 residential properties.

The majority of Porth is a rural environment. The highlands in the east and west
of the site confine residential development to the base of the Afon Rhondda
valley. A small industrial estate is present in the east of Porth, adjacent to the
Afon Rhondda, and in the east, adjacent to Nant Graig Ddu.

Porth is located within the Afon Rhondda Catchment with the Afon Rhondda
flowing north to south through the centre of the site. The site is drained in the
west by Nant Graig Ddu which flows from west to east and discharges into the
Afon Rhondda. The confluence of these primary watercourses is located at the
centre Porths residential development.

A number of minor unnamed watercourses drain the highlands in the east and
west and discharge into the Afon Rhondda and Nant Graig Ddu, which are
partially culverted beneath residential areas.

The underlying geology of Porth is the Rhondda bed of the Upper Carboniferous
Coal Measure comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Mudstone and Coal. Glacial Till
is present across the valleys of major watercourses. Glaciofluvial and Alluvial
Deposits are present along the Afon Rhondda and Nant Graig Ddu.

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9.33.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Porth covers an area of approximately 370Ha with a total population of 6,481.

Just over 1% of the population of Porth are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Porth is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda and Afon Rhondda Fach with
flood risk noted at the confluence. The flooding is sourced from potential bank
breaches. The flow path generally follows the roads with a low to high risk along
sections of Porth Street, Syphon, Mary Street, Cemetery Road, Aberrhondda
road and North Road. Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity of the
roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The map also indicates that there is a low to high flood risk in the east of the site.
This flood risk is largely associated with the culvert inlets in the area. The flow
path here, as before, follows the roads with significant risk along sections of
Llwnycelyn Road, Lewis Terrace and Nythbran Terrace.

There is a low to high risk of flooding noted within the residential area
surrounding the A4058. It is likely this flood risk is also associated with culvert
inlets.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Porth are presented in the table below.

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Table 83: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Porth
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 6,481 85 56 510
Services 14 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 478 8 8 69
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 3 0.7 0.3 0.5
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.0004 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 16 2 1 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 14
External 37
Highway 55

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Porth and their
proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the table
below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 84: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Porth
FRMP Measure
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing Priority Type of Measure
Number
RCT0070 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0071 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 51: Porth uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.34 Rhigos

9.34.1 Overview

Rhigos is located in the north of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, to
the north of Hirwaun. The site is the largest of RCT, covering 7,416Ha and has a
maximum elevation of 586m AOD. The site also has the lowest population at
approximately 1,774 and approximately 755 residential properties.

The majority of Rhigos is a rural environment owing to the steep topography

across the site. There are nine SSSIs within Rhigos. Residential development is
located primarily within the centre of the site, adjacent to primary watercourses.
There is a large industrial estate located in the south of Rhigos and a large
quarry in the central sector.

Rhigos is split between the Afon Cynon, Afon Taf and Ogmore to Tawe
catchments; the latter belonging to the West Wales River Basin District. The site
is covered in minor unnamed watercourses draining the extensive highlands.
There are three primary watercourses. Sychryd drains the north, flowing south to
north and discharging into Afon Mellte which acts as a boundary between RCT
and Powys. The east is drained by Nant Cadlan which drains into the Afon
Cynon downstream.

The underlying geology of Rhigos is the Rhondda Bed of the Upper

Carboniferous Coal Measure, and the Middle and Lower Carboniferous Coal
Measures, comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Coal and Mudstone. Also present is
the Bishopston Mudstone Formation, the Oyestermouth Formation, the Oxwich
Head Limestone Formation, the Penderyn Oolite Member, the Dowlais
Limestone Formation, the Abercribon Oolite Subgroup, the Grey Grits Formation,
the Twrch Sandstone Formation, the Brownstone Formation and the Plateau
Beds.

Glacial Till is present across much of the site. Alluvial Deposits are present along
the Afon Cynon. Intermittent patches of Peat are present across the highlands.

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9.34.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Rhigos covers an area of approximately 7,416Ha with a total population of 1,774.

Just under 1% of the population of Rhigos are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Rhigos is broadly associated with the Sychryd, the Afon Mellte and the Nant
Cadlan with flood risk noted along sections of these watercourses. The flooding
is sourced from culvert inlets and potential bank breaches of Main Rivers and the
extensive network of minor tributaries. Due to the low number of residential
developments within Rhigos, the flow path for many of the flood risks are not
confined with roads, rather, they tend to follow the topography of the area.

Where flood risk is present within residential areas, the flow path generally does
follow the roads with significant risk along sections of Rhigos Road, Fifth Avenue,
Main Avenue and the A465. Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity
of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

There is a very limited risk to residential properties within Rhigos with the site
presenting the lowest count for residential properties at medium and high risk.
There is, however, a low to high flood risk within many of the SSSIs across
Rhigos.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Rhigos are presented in the table below.

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Table 85: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhigos
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 1,774 5 7 82
Services 12 1 1 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 969 44 19 65
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 14 3 0.4 5
Railways (km) 1 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
243 6 5 19
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
977 0 13 21
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 92 1 1 5
Listed Buildings 13 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 8 3 0 1
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 3
External 10
Highway 28

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Rhigos and their
proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the table
below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 86: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhigos
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0072 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 52: Rhigos uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.35 Rhondda

9.35.1 Overview

The community area of Rhondda is located within the central sector of Rhondda
Cynon Taf County Borough Council to the west of Pontypridd. The site covers an
area of 689Ha and has a maximum elevation of 328m AOD. Rhondda has
approximately 2,106 residential properties and a population of approximately
4,949.

Rhondda is predominantly a rural environment owing to the steep topography of

the highlands in the north and south. Residential development is located primarily
in the east, confined within the Afon Rhondda valley. There is a small industrial
estate located in the centre of Rhondda, adjacent to the Afon Rhondda.

Rhondda is predominantly located within the Afon Rhondda Catchment;

however, a small section of the Afon Cynon Catchment is included in the north.
The Afon Rhondda flows from west to east across the centre of Rhondda. The
site is bound by Nant Gwelliwion in the east. The highlands in the north are
drained by Nant Blaenhenwysg which discharges into the Afon Rhondda.

A number of minor unnamed watercourses also drain the highlands in both the
south and the north and are partially culverted beneath Trehafod, Hopkinstown
and Maesycoed. All watercourses discharge into the Afon Rhondda.

The underlying geology is the Rhondda and Hughes Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measures comprising Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and
Mudstone. Glacial till is present along the valleys of major watercourses.
Glaciofluvial and Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Rhondda.
Intermittent patches of Peat are present across the highlands in the south, within
forested areas.

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9.35.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Rhondda covers an area of approximately 689Ha with a total population of 4,949.

About 4% of the population of Rhondda are at high risk of surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Rhondda is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda with flood risk observed
along the length of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from culvert inlets
and potential bank breaches. Commonly, the flow path is along roads with
significant risk associated along sections of the A4058 Sardis Road, Jenkins
Street, Maesycoed Road, Upper Vaughan Street and Lee Street. Flood risk is
posed to property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through
properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. A large number of highway flooding
incidents have been noted within Rhondda, commonly associated with culvert
inlets.

A low to high risk is noted within the town of Trehafod, in particular surface runoff
noted along Trehafod Road, Colliery Street and Fountain Street. The flooding
here is sources from blocked inlets and potential bank breaches.

The historic flooding incidents reported broadly correlate with requests for gulley
clearance with minimal incidents of highway flooding associated with the areas of
high risk.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Rhondda are presented in the table below.

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Table 87: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhondda
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,949 179 155 573
Services 6 0 1 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 477 15 16 56
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 3 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.2 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 9 0 1 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 18
Highway 48

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Rhondda and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 88: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhondda
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0073 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCTCBC / Natural
10 Land Management M34 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Local / Main Resources Wales
RCT0074
River* RCTCBC / Natural
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales

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Figure 53: Rhondda uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.36 Rhydfelin

9.36.1 Overview

Rhydfelin is situated in the east of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council,
to the south-east of Pontypridd. The site covers an area of 372Ha and has a
maximum elevation of approximately 378m AOD. Rhydfelin has a population of
approximately 4,728 and approximately 2,012 residential properties.

The majority of Rhydfelin is a rural environment owing to the steep topography of

the highlands in the north. Residential development is located in the east of
Rhydfelin, confined to the base of the valley. The highlands are predominantly
used for agricultural purposes with a number of farms located here.

Rhydfelin is predominantly located within the Afon Taf catchment; however, a

small section of the Rhymney catchment is located in the east. All watercourses
within Rhydfelin drain the highlands in the east, discharging into the Afon Taf. A
number of minor unnamed watercourses are partially culverted beneath the town
of Rhydfelin.

The underlying geology is the Brithdir Bed of the Upper Carboniferous Coal
Measure comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Coal and Mudstone. Glacial Till is
present across much of the site. Glaciofluvial, Alluvial and River Terrace
Deposits are present along the Afon Cynon.

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9.36.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Rhydfelin covers an area of approximately 372Ha with a total population of

4,728. Just over 1% of the population of Rhydfelin are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Rhydfelin is broadly associated with minor watercourses and culvert inlets with
flood risk observed along sections of the unnamed watercourses. The flooding is
sourced from culvert inlets and potential bank breaches. Commonly, the flow
path is along roads with significant risk associated along sections of Beechwood
Street, Dynea Road, Shakespeare Rise and Poets Close. Flood risk is posed to
property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Internal properties have previously
been flooded within Rhydfelin, commonly associated with blocked culverts.

The historic flooding incidents reported broadly correlate with requests for gulley
clearance with minimal incidents of highway flooding associated with the areas of
high risk.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Rhydfelin are presented in the table below.

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Table 89: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Rhydfelin
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,728 26 56 489
Services 5 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 154 6 1 7
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0.3 0.1 0.05 0.1
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.4 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 0 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 1
External 13
Highway 9

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Rhydfelin and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 90: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Rhydfelin
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
28 Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project Appraisal M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0075 Local
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
28 Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project Appraisal M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
RCT0076 Local
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Completed RCTCBC
RCT0132 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 54: Rhydyfelin uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.37 Taffs Well

9.37.1 Overview

The community area of Taffs Well is located in the south-east of Rhondda Cynon
Taf County Borough Council, to the south of Treforest. The site covers an area of
674Ha and has a maximum elevation of 273m AOD. Taffs Well has a population
of approximately 3,760 and approximately 1,600 residential properties.

The majority of Taffs Well has remained in a natural state owing to the steep
topography of the highlands in the centre of the site. Residential development is
confined to the base of the Afon Taf and Nant Garw valleys. The centre of the
site is dominated by the Craig yr Allt. There is a large industrial estate to the east
of Nantgarw, adjacent to the Nant Garw.

Taffs Well lies predominantly within the Afon Taf Catchment. A small section of
the Afon Rhymney is included in the east of the site. Taffs Well is partially
bounded to the west by the Afon Taf. The south is drained by the catchment of
the Nant y Brynau. The Nant y Brynau is partially culverted beneath Taffs Well
and discharges into the Afon Taf. The north of Taffs Well is drained by the
catchment of the Nant Garw.

There are several minor watercourses which are partially culverted beneath the
industrial estate in Nantgarw which discharge into the Nant Garw.

The underlying geology of Taffs Well is the Hughes and Brithdir Beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measure, and the Middle and Lower Carboniferous
Coal Measure, all comprising Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and Mudstone. Also
present is the Marros Group, the Hunts Bay Oolite Subgroup and the Pembroke
Limestone Group. Alluvial, Glaciofluvial and River Terrace Deposits are present
along the Afon Taf. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses.

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9.37.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Taffs Well covers an area of approximately 674Ha with a total population of

3,760. Just over 1% of the population of Taffs Well are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Taffs Well is largely associated with culvert inlets with the flooding sourced from
culvert inlets. Commonly, the flow path is along roads with significant risk within
the town of Nantgarw associated along sections of the A468, Heol Crochendy,
Oxford Street and Old Nantgarw Road. Flood risk is posed to property where the
capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

A low to high risk is noted within the town of Taffs Well, in particular surface
runoff noted along the A470, Cemetery Road, Forest Road and Brynau Road.
The flooding here is sources from culvert inlets and potential bank breaches.

The historic flooding incidents reported broadly correlate with requests for gulley
clearance with a number of highway flooding incidents associated with the areas
of high risk.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Taffs Well are presented in the table below.

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Table 91: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the
natural and historic environment within Taffs Well
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,760 38 89 313
Services 6 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 606 37 16 65
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 8 2 0.1 2
Railways (km) 1 0.1 0 0.3
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
1 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
1 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.2 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 15 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 1 1 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 5
External 11
Highway 23

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Taffs Well and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 92: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Taffs Well
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0077 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0078 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0124 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 55: Taffs Well uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.38 Talbot Green

9.38.1 Overview

Talbot Green is situated in the southern sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council, to the west of Llantrisant. The site covers an area of 205Ha
and has a maximum elevation of approximately 150m AOD. Talbot Green has a
population of approximately 2,895 and approximately 1,232 residential
properties.

The majority of Talbot Green is an urban environment with residential

development dominating the site. The majority of the south-eastern edge of the
site is comprised of a large retail park. There is a large golf course which forms
the majority of the rural area in the north.

Talbot Green is situated within the Afon Elai Catchment. The Afon Elai bounds
the site in the west, forming a border between Talbot Green and Llanharan.
Talbot Green is bounded to the south by the Afon Clun. The north of the site is
drained by the Nant Muchudd which discharges into the Afon Elai.

The underlying geology of Talbot Green is the Rhondda Bed of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measure, and the Middle Carboniferous Coal Measure, all
comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Coal and Mudstone. Glacial Till is present
across much of the site. Alluvial, Glaciofluvial and River Terrace Deposits are
present along the Afon Elai and the Afon Clun.

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9.38.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Talbot Green covers an area of approximately 205Ha with a total population of

2,895. About 1% of the population of Talbot Green are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Talbot Green is broadly associated with the Afon Elai and the Afon Clun with
flood risk observed along sections of each watercourse. The flooding is sourced
from culvert inlets and potential bank breaches.

Where flood risk occurs within residential areas, commonly, the flow path is along
roads with significant risk associated along sections of Talbot Road, Lanelay
Road, Cowbridge Road, Heol Y Gyfraith and Bronhaul. Flood risk is posed to
property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with culvert inlets.

A low to high risk is noted across sections of the Llantrisant and Pontyclun Golf
Club and south of the A473, within the floodplains of the Afon Elai and Afon Clun,
respectively. The flooding here is sourced potential bank breaches.

The map also indicates a low to high flood risk in the north of Talbot Green with
significant risk along sections of the A4119 and the road within the Royal
Glamorgan Hospital. This flooding is sourced from potential bank breaches of the
Nant Muchudd and blocked inlets.

The historic flooding incidents reported broadly correlate with requests for gulley
clearance with minimal incidents of highway flooding associated with the areas of
high risk.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Talbot Green are presented in the table below

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Table 93: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Talbot Green
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 2,895 42 35 113
Services 7 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 352 5 5 19
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 1 0.0004 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 1 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 1
External 3
Highway 10

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Talbot Green
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 94: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Talbot Green
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0046 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0047 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0068 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCT0079 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 56: Talbot Green uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.39 Tonteg

9.39.1 Overview

The community area of Tonteg is located in the southern sector of Rhondda

Cynon Taf County Borough Council to the east of Llantwit Fardre. The site
covers an area of 587Ha and has a maximum elevation of 173m AOD. Tonteg
has approximately 1,815 residential properties and a population of approximately
4,265.

The majority of Tonteg is a rural environment owing to the extent of both

agricultural and forestry land. Residential area is located primarily in the west.
The large Treforest industrial estate is located in the western sector of the site,
on the bank of the Afon Taf. Coed y Gedrys is located in the south of the Tonteg.

Tonteg lies within the catchments of the Afon Taf and the Afon Ely. The site is
bound to the east by the Afon Taf. Nant y Dall drains the site in the north, flowing
west to east. Nant y Gedrys drains the site in the south, flowing west to east. All
watercourses discharge into the Afon Taf.

There are a number of minor unnamed watercourses which are partially

culverted beneath Tonteg and Treforest Industrial Estate and discharge into the
Afon Taf.

The underlying geology is the Brithdir and Hughes Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measure, and the Middle Carboniferous Coal Measure, all
comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Coal and Mudstone. Also present is the
Grovesend Formation, comprising Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone. Glacial
Till is present across much of the south of the site. Glaciofluvial, Alluvial and
River Terrace Deposits are present along the Afon Taf.

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9.39.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Tonteg covers an area of approximately 587Ha with a total population of 4,265.

Just over 3% of the population of Tonteg are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Tonteg is broadly associated with the Afon Taf with significant flood risk observed
along sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from culvert inlets and
potential bank breaches of Main River and other minor watercourses. Flood risk
commonly follows the flow path is along roads with significant risk associated
along sections of Gwaelod-Y-Garth Road, Taffs Mead Road, Tonteg Road, Taffs
Fall Road, Ford Road and Bridge Road.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with blocked culverts.

The map also indicates a low to high flood risk within the town of Tonteg, with
significant risk along sections of Radnor Drive, The Rise, Ffordd Gerdinan,
Ruthin Way and Ffordd-Y-Gollen. This Runoff extends down, across Main Road
and along sections of Underhill Drive and Briar Way. The flooding is sourced
from blocked inlets and surface runoff.

The historic flooding incidents reported broadly correlate with requests for gulley
clearance with minimal incidents of highway flooding associated with the areas of
high risk.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Tonteg are presented in the table below

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Table 95: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Tonteg
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,265 127 129 437
Services 6 0 1 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 496 7 13 86
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 5 0.09 0.07 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.2 0.02 0 0.01
Listed Buildings 0 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 1 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 2
External 12
Highway 9

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Tonteg and their
proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the table
below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 96: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tonteg
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0025 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0078 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0080 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0081 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0082 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0083 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 57: Tonteg uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.40 Tonypandy

9.40.1 Overview

Tonypandy is located in the western sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County

Borough Council to the south of Llwynypia. The site covers an area of 334Ha
with a maximum elevation of 435m AOD. Tonypandy has approximately 1,704
residential properties and a population of approximately 4,004.

Tonypandy is predominantly a rural environment owing to the steep topography

in the west and north, limiting the amount of development. Residential
development is confined to the valley floors of the Afon Rhondda. The central
and northern sectors of the site are predominantly forested. There is a small
industrial estate located in the north on the bank of the Afon Rhondda.

The site is located predominantly within the Afon Rhondda Catchment. The
western edge of the site, however, is located within the Ogmore to Tawe
Catchment of the West Wales River Basin District. The site is bound to the east
by the Afon Rhondda. The site is drained in the north by Nant Clydach which
flows west to east and discharges into the Afon Rhondda. The highlands in the
south are drained by Nant Gwyn which flows from west to east and also
discharges into the Afon Rhondda.

The underlying geology is the Llynfi and Rhondda Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measure comprising Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and
Mudstone. Glacial Till is present across much of the site, both within the valley
and on the highlands in the west. Intermitted patches of Peat are present on the
highlands. Alluvial and Glaciofluvial Deposits are present along the Afon
Rhondda.

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9.40.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Tonypandy covers an area of approximately 334Ha with a total population of

4,004. Just over 2% of the population of Tonypandy are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Tonypandy is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda and Nant Clydach, with
flood risk observed along sections of each watercourse. The flooding is sourced
from culvert inlets and potential bank breaches.

Commonly the flow path is along roads with significant risk associated along
sections of the A4119, Gelli Road, Trinity Road, Parc Gellifaelog, Parc Place and
Dunraven Street. Surface runoff is also present along sections of Court Street,
Llwynypia Road, Church Street and Old Street. Flood risk is posed to property
where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Internal and Highway incidents have
previously been reported commonly associated with blocked culverts.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Tonypandy are presented in the table below

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Table 97: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Tonypandy
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,004 75 162 505
Services 6 0 0 4
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 379 16 20 71
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 4 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 5
External 5
Highway 17

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Tonypandy and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 98: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tonypandy
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0085 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0086 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 58: Tonypandy uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.41 Tonyrefail East

9.41.1 Overview

Tonyrefail East is located in the central sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County
Borough Council with the towns of Tonyrefail and Thomastown. The site covers
an area of 1,480Ha and has a maximum elevation of 377m AOD. Tonyrefail East
has approximately 2,577 residential properties and a population of approximately
6,056.

Tonyrefail East is predominantly a rural environment owing to the vast extent of

agricultural land. Residential development is located primarily in the west of the
site, along the bank of the Afon Elai. There are a number of farms located across
the rest of the site. There are 10 SSSIs across Tonyrefail East.

Tonyrefail East is situated within the catchments of the Afon Elai and Afon
Rhondda. The Afon Elai is located along the western edge of the site, flowing
north to south. The north of the catchment is drained by the Nant Muchudd with
its catchment covering much of the site. The Nant Muchudd flows from north to
south. Mynydd y Glyn, located in the north-east, is drained by the Nant
Gwelliwion, flowing from west to east.

There are a number of unnamed minor watercourses which drain the highlands
in the north and feed into the Nant Muchudd and Nant Gwelliwion.

The underlying geology is the Brithdir, Llynfi, Hughes and Rhondda Beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measure, and the Middle Carboniferous Coal
Measure, all comprising Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and Mudstone. Glacial Till is
present across much of the site. Intermittent patches of Peat are present across
the site. Alluvial and Glaciofluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Elai.

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9.41.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Tonyrefail East covers an area of approximately 1,480Ha with a total population

of 6,056. Approximately 1% of the population of Tonyrefail East are at high risk of
surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Tonyrefail East is broadly associated with the Afon Elai with flood risk observed
along sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from culvert inlets and
potential bank breaches.

Where flood risk occurs within residential areas, commonly, the flow path is along
roads with significant risk associated along sections of St John’s Road, Mill
Street, Collenna Road, Pritchard Street, Parkland Road and Station Road. Flood
risk is posed to property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing
through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with blocked culverts.

A low to high risk is noted within the town of Thomastown. The flooding here is
sourced potential bank breaches and blocked inlets. The flow path commonly
follows the roads with flood risk along sections of Heol Isaf, Gwern Heulog,
Tylcha Ganol and the A4119.

The maps indicate a significant flood risk across several of the SSSIs within
Tonyrefail East; broadly associated with the Nant Muchudd.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Tonyrefail East are presented in the table below

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Table 99: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural and
historic environment within Tonyrefail East
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 6,056 47 118 524
Services 10 0 1 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 613 11 11 35
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
151 0.3 4 5
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 1 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 6 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 5
External 18
Highway 40

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Tonyrefail East
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 100: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tonyrefail East
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0087 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0088 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0092 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 59: Tonyrefail East uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.42 Tonyrefail West

9.42.1 Overview

Tonyrefail West is situated within the central sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council to the south of Porth. The site covers an area of 976Ha
and has a maximum elevation of approximately 300m AOD. Tonyrefail West has
a population of approximately 5,929 and approximately 2,523 residential
properties.

Tonyrefail West is primarily a rural environment owing to the extent of agricultural

land, and the highlands in the north. Residential development is located across
the centre of the site, on the banks of the Nant Erin. There is a small industrial
estate located in the southern sector of the residential development. There are
also 4 SSSIs across Tonyrefail West.

Tonyrefail West is situated primarily within the Afon Elai Catchment; however, a
small section in the north includes the Afon Rhondda Catchment and a small
section in the south includes the Ogmore to Tawe Catchments on the West
Wales River Basin District.

The Afon Elai borders the west of the site flowing north to south. The west of the
site is drained by a number of major watercourses, including the Nant
Cae’rgwerlas in the north, the Nant Erin in the central sector, and the Nant
Llanilid in the south. All watercourses discharge into the Afon Elai in the west.

The underlying geology is the Brithdir, Llynfi, Hughes and Rhondda Beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measure, and the Middle Carboniferous Coal
Measure, all comprising Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and Mudstone. Glacial Till is
present across much of the site. Intermittent patches of Peat are present across
the site. Alluvial and Glaciofluvial Deposits are present along the major
watercourses.

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9.42.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Tonyrefail West covers an area of approximately 976Ha with a total population of

5,929. Just over 1% of the population of Tonyrefail West are at high risk of
surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Tonyrefail West is broadly associated with the Afon Elai and the Nant Erin with
flood risk observed along sections of each watercourse. The flooding is sourced
from culvert inlets and potential bank breaches.

Where flood risk occurs within residential areas, commonly, the flow path is along
roads with significant risk associated along sections of Gilfach Road, Nant Erin,
the A4093, Penrhiwfer Road, Arthur Street and Bryn Rhedyn and Pembroke
Street. Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity of the roads is
exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with blocked culverts.

The maps indicate a significant flood risk across several of the SSSIs within
Tonyrefail West; broadly associated with the Afon Elai, the Nant Cae’rgwerlas
and the Nant Erin

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Tonyrefail West are presented in the table below

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Table 101: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Tonyrefail West
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 5,929 71 103 632
Services 9 0 0 7
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 506 20 10 60
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
80 2 1 5
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 5 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 23
Highway 50

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Tonyrefail West
and their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 102: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tonyrefail West
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0089 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Resources Wales
RCT0090 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0091 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0092 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Resources Wales
RCT0093 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 60: Tonyrefail West uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.43 Trallwng

9.43.1 Overview

Trallwng is located in the eastern sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council, to the east of Pontypridd. The site covers an area of 226Ha and has a
maximum elevation of 378m AOD. Trallwng has a population of approximately
4,124 and approximately 1,755 residential properties.

The relatively small site is split between urbanised and rural areas. Residential
development is situated within the valley floor of the Afon Taf. Land in the east
has remained largely undeveloped, with the exception of a large golf course and
a number of agricultural fields, owing to the steep topography of Cefn Eglwysilan.

Trallwng lies within the Afon Taf Catchment. The Afon Taf bounds the site to the
west, flowing north to south. The highlands in the east are drained by the Ely
Brook and a number of unnamed minor watercourses, flowing from east to west,
which are partially culverted beneath the residential development of Trallwng. All
watercourses discharge into the Afon Taf.

The underlying geology is the Hughes and Brithdir Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measure comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Coal and
Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses. Alluvial, Glaciofluvial
and River Terrace Deposits are present along the Afon Taf.

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9.43.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Trallwng covers an area of approximately 226Ha with a total population of 4,124.

Approximately 4% of the population of Trallwng are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Trallwng is broadly associated with culvert inlets across the east of the residential
development and inlets and surface runoff.

Commonly, the flow path is along roads with significant risk associated along
sections of the A470, Coedpenmaen Road, Basset Street, Thurston Road,
Bonvilston Road, East Street, North Street and West Street. This flood risk also
extends down along Ynysangharad Road and Pentrebach Road. Flood risk is
posed to property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through
properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. A large number of Highway incidents
have previously been reported, commonly associated with culvert inlets.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Trallwng are presented in the table below

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Table 103: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Trallwng
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,124 183 118 479
Services 8 0 0 3
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 289 11 3 24
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 5 1 0.1 1
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 16 0.3 0.3 2
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 1 0.01 0.01 0.01
Listed Buildings 9 3 0 2
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 6
External 8
Highway 26

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Trallwng and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 104: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Trallwng
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0094 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0095 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0096 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0097 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0131 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 61: Trallwng uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.44 Trealaw

9.44.1 Overview

Trealaw is located in the central sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough
Council with the town of Tonypandy. The site covers an area of 286Ha and has a
maximum elevation of 328m AOD. Trealaw has approximately 1,861 residential
properties and a population of approximately 4,373.

The majority of Trealaw is a rural environment owing to the steep topography in

the northern sector. Residential development is confined to the valley floor of the
Afon Rhondda. The highlands in the north have remained largely undeveloped,
with the exception of Rhondda Golf Course.

Trealaw is situated within the catchment of the Afon Rhondda. The site is
bounded to the south and west by the Afon Rhondda. The highlands in the north
are drained by the Nant Brithweunydd and a number of minor unnamed
watercourses which are partially culverted beneath Tonypandy. All watercourses
discharge into the Afon Rhondda.

The underlying geology is the Rhondda and Llynfi Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measure comprising Coal, Mudstone, Siltstone and
Sandstone. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses. Peat is also present
on the highland within forested land. Glaciofluvial and Alluvial Deposits are
present along Afon Rhondda.

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9.44.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Trealaw covers an area of approximately 286Ha with a total population of 4,373.

Just over 3% of the population of Trealaw are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Trealaw is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda with flood risk observed
along sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from culvert inlets and
potential bank breaches.

Commonly, the flow path is along roads with significant risk associated along
sections of Brithweunydd Road, Brynteg Terrace, Nile Road, Miskin Road,
Trealaw Road, Heather Close and the A4058. Flood risk is posed to property
where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with culvert inlets.

The map also indicates a low to high risk of flooding in the northern edge of the
site. The flooding is sourced from culvert inlets and generally, the flow path is
along roads with sections at risk along Ynyscynon Road.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Trealaw are presented in the table below.

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Table 105: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Trealaw
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,373 110 66 512
Services 5 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 277 21 10 19
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 3 1 0.5 0.5
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 4 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 18
Highway 44

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Trealaw and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 106: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Trealaw
FRMP Measure
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing Priority Type of Measure
Number
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0052 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0098 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCT0099 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0100 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 62: Trealaw uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.45 Treforest

9.45.1 Overview

The community area of Treforest is located in the southern sector of Rhondda

Cynon Taf County Borough Council, to the south of Pontypridd. The site covers
an area of 378Ha and has a maximum elevation of 309m AOD. Treforest has a
population of approximately 7,102 and approximately 3,022 residential
properties.

Treforest is split between rural areas to the east and west, and residential
development through the centre of the site, owing to the relatively wide floodplain
of the Afon Taf in this area and subsequent gentle topography. The University of
South Wales is present in the west of Treforest; however, the campus spreads
across the entire site.

Treforest is situated within the Afon Taf catchment. The site is drained through
the centre by the Afon Taf, which flows from north to south. The highlands of the
east are drained by a number of minor watercourses which are partially culverted
beneath residential developments.

The highlands in the west are drained by the Nant y Fforest which discharges
into the Afon Taf and is partially culverted beneath residential development.

The underlying geology is the Brithdir, Rhondda and Hughes Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measure which is formed of Sandstone, Coal, Siltstone and
Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses. Intermittent patches
of Peat are present on the highlands, within forested areas. Alluvial, Glaciofluvial
and River Terrace Deposits are present along the Afon Taf.

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9.45.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Treforest covers an area of approximately 378Ha with a total population of 7,102.

Just under 1% of the population of Treforest are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Treforest is broadly associated with the Afon Taf with flood risk observed along
sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from culvert inlets and
potential bank breaches.

In general, the flow path is along roads with significant risk associated along
sections of the A473, Meadow Street, New Park Terrace, Collins Terrace and
Broadway. Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity of the roads is
exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with blocked culverts.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Treforest are presented in the table below

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Table 107: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Treforest
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 7,102 33 52 338
Services 10 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 556 7 13 51
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 2 0.06 0.08 0.3
Railways (km) 3 0.03 0.03 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.002 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 40 2 0 3
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 1
External 9
Highway 31

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Treforest and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 108: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Treforest
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0094 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0101 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0102 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0125 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0132 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 63: Treforest uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.46 Treherbert

9.46.1 Overview

Treherbert is situated in the north-western sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County

Borough Council, to the north of Treorchy. The site covers an area of 2,157Ha
and has a maximum elevation of 534m AOD. Treherbert has a population of
approximately 6,674 and approximately 2,840 residential properties.

The majority of Treherbert is a rural environment owing to the steep topography

of the highlands which surround the site. Residential development is confined to
the valley floor of the Afon Rhondda and is surrounded by Mynydd Tynewydd,
Mynydd Blaenrhondda and Mynydd Ystradffernol. Treherbert has some of the
steepest topography in RCT and as a result, the highlands have remained
undeveloped. There is a small industrial estate in the south. A large SSSI is
present in the south which crosses the border into the community area of
Treorchy.

Treherbert is situated primarily within the Afon Rhondda Catchment; however,

the western edge of the site includes a small section of the Ogmore to Tawe
catchment of the West Wales River Basin District. The source of the Afon
Rhondda is located in the highlands in the north of Treherbert, which is fed by the
Nant Melyn, Nant Carnfoesen and Nant Garreg-lwyd. The highlands in the west
are drained by the Nant Selsig. The catchment of the Nant Selsig covers much of
the western sector of the site.

The surrounding highlands are drained by a large network of minor unnamed

watercourses which discharge into the major watercourses.

The underlying geology of Treherbert is the Rhondda and Llynfi Beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measure comprising Coal, Sandstone, Siltstone and
Mudstone. Also present is the Middle Carboniferous Coal Measure, also
comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Coal and Mudstone. Glacial Till is present
along major watercourses and across the highlands. Large sections of Peat are
also present across the highlands. Alluvial and Glaciofluvial Deposits are present
along the Nant Selsig and Afon Rhondda.

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9.46.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Treherbert covers an area of approximately 2,157Ha with a total population of

6,674. Approximately 10% of the population of Treherbert are at high risk of
surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Treherbert is largely associated with the Afon Rhondda with significant flood risk
observed along the length of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from
potential bank breaches and blocked inlets.

Commonly, the flow path is along roads; however, the risk is so great in certain
areas that there is no discernible flow path. There is significant risk associated
along sections of the B4522, Baglan Street and Margaret Street. Flood risk is
posed to property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through
properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways and internal properties in
the area have previously been flooded, commonly associated with blocked
culverts.

A significant risk is noted within the area surrounding Treherbert Railway Station.
There is a high flood risk associated along sections of Station Road, Taff Street,
Emmanuel Close and David Street.

The maps indicate a significant flood risk across the three SSSIs within
Treherbert. The flood risk is sourced from potential bank breaches and culvert
inlets.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Treherbert are presented in the table below

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Table 109: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Treherbert
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 6,674 667 609 1833
Services 8 2 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 444 58 78 73
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 1 0.001 0.03 0.1
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
192 2 2 8
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 5 0.02 0 0.2
Listed Buildings 5 0 0 1
Licensed Abstractions 6 2 0 1
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 5
External 23
Highway 30

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Treherbert and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 110: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Treherbert
FRMP Measure
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing Priority Type of Measure
Number
10 Land Management M34 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Local / Main
RCT0103 RCTCBC / Natural
River* 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
10 Land Management M34 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Local / Main
RCT0104 RCTCBC / Natural
River* 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0105 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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9.47 Treorchy

9.47.1 Overview

The community area of Treorchy is located in the western sector of Rhondda

Cynon Taf County Borough Council, to the south of Treherbert. The site covers
an area of 1,331Ha and has a maximum elevation of 559m AOD. Treorchy has
approximately 3,616 residential properties and a population of approximately
8,498.

Treorchy is predominantly a rural environment which is a result of the steep

topography in both the west and the east. Residential development is confined to
the base of the Afon Rhondda valley. There is a large industrial estate in the
town of Ynyswen, on the bank of the Afon Rhondda, and another in the south of
Treorchy, also on the bank of the Afon Rhondda. There is a large SSSI in the
north which crosses the border into the community area of Treherbert.

The majority of Treorchy is situated within the Afon Rhondda Catchment;

however, the west of the site includes a small section of the Ogmore to Tawe
catchment of the West Wales River Basin District. The Afon Rhondda flows
through the centre of the site, from north to south. The highlands in the west are
drained by the Nant Cwm-Parc; a heavily modified channel which discharges into
the Afon Rhondda. The highlands in the east are drained by the Nant Orci. The
catchment of the Nant Orci covers much of the north-eastern sector of the site.

There are a number of minor unnamed watercourses which drain the highlands
and discharge into the Afon Rhondda.

The underlying geology is the Llynfi and Rhondda Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measure, comprising Sandstone, Siltstone, Coal and
Mudstone. Also present is the Middle Carboniferous Coal Measure, also
comprising Sandstone, Mudstone, Coal and Siltstone. Glacial Till is present
along major watercourses and across the highlands. Peat is also present on the
highlands. Alluvial and Glaciofluvial Deposits are present along the Afon
Rhondda. An Alluvial Fan Deposit is present in the centre of Treorchy, adjacent
to the Afon Rhondda.

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9.47.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Treorchy covers an area of approximately 1,331Ha with a total population of

8,498. Approximately 10% of the population of Treorchy are at high risk of
surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Treorchy is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda with significant flood risk
observed along the length of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from
culvert inlets and potential bank breaches.

Commonly, the flow path pattern follows the roads with significant risk associated
along sections of Ynyswen Road, Bute Street, Dumfries Street, Stuart Street,
Howard Street, Senghenydd Street, Herbert Street, Clark Street and Cardiff
Street. There is also a lower risk across much of the site. Flood risk is posed to
property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with culvert inlets.

Surface runoff is also noted along sections of High Street and Regent Street.
There is a low to high risk across an old industrial estate on the northern side of
the Railway line. The flooding for both risks is sourced from potential bank
breaches and culvert inlets.

The map also indicates a significant flood risk associated with the Nant Cwm-
Parc. As before, the flow path pattern commonly follows the roads with significant
risk along sections of Station Road, Clare Road, Park Crescent and Lower
Terrace.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Treorchy are presented in the table below

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Table 111: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Treorchy
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 8,498 865 543 1831
Services 8 0 0 2
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 791 60 46 220
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 3 0.5 0.4 0.2
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
156 0 3 6
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 3 0.05 0.006 0.06
Listed Buildings 5 0 0 1
Licensed Abstractions 3 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 9
External 29
Highway 77

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Treorchy and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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FRMP Measure Measure
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing Responsible Authority
Number Status
RCTCBC / Natural
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project RCTCBC / Natural
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Local / Main Appraisal Resources Wales
RCT0060
River* RCTCBC / Natural
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
RCTCBC / Natural
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT084 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCTCBC / Natural
10 Land Management M34 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed
Local / Main Resources Wales
RCT0106
River* RCTCBC / Natural
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0107 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0108 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0109 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0133 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
RCT0134 Local 28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 65: Treorchy uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.48 Tylorstown

9.48.1 Overview

Tylorstown is located in the central sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County

Borough Council, to the north of Tonypandy. The site covers an area of 590Ha
and has a maximum elevation of 402m AOD. Tylorstown has a population of
approximately 5,323 and approximately 2,265 residential properties.

The majority of Tylorstown is a rural environment. This is due to the steep

topography of the highlands in the east and west. Therefore, residential
development is confined mostly to the floor of the Afon Rhondda Valley, with the
exception of the Village of Penrhys, which is situated on the highlands in the
west. The forest in the north of the site forms part of the St Gwynno Forest.

Tylorstown is primarily located within the Afon Rhondda Catchment. There is,
however, a small section in the east which includes the Afon Cynon Catchment.
The Afon Rhondda Fach flows from north to south through the centre of the site.

The highlands are drained by a number of small unnamed watercourses. All

watercourses discharge into the Afon Rhondda Fach.

The underlying geology of Tylorstown is the Rhondda and Brithdir Beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measure, which is formed of Siltstone, Sandstone,
Mudstone and Coal. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses and across
the western highlands. Peat is present on the eastern highlands, within forested
land. Glaciofluvial and Alluvial Deposits are present along the Afon Rhondda
Fach.

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9.48.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Tylorstown covers an area of approximately 590Ha with a total population of

5,323. Just over 3% of the population of Tylorstown are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Tylorstown is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda Fach. The flooding is
sourced from potential bank breaches and blocked inlets. Commonly, the flow
path is along roads with significant risk associated along sections of the A4233,
Llewellyn Street and Grove House Court. Flood risk is posed to property where
the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with culvert inlets.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Tylorstown are presented in the table below

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Table 113: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Tylorstown
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 5,323 134 73 447
Services 9 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 326 6 1 12
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 1 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 1 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 2
External 19
Highway 24

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Tylorstown and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 114: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tylorstown
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0110 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0111 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0112 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC

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Figure 66: Tylorstown uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.49 Tyn-Y-Nant

9.49.1 Overview

Tyn-y-Nant is situated in the southern sector of Rhondda Cynon Taf County

Borough Council, with the towns of Beddau, Tynant and Gwaun Meisgyn. The
site has a maximum elevation of 102m AOD covers an area of 92Ha and is
therefore the smallest community area within RCT. Tyn-y-Nant has
approximately 1,474 residential properties and a population of approximately
3,646.

The majority of Tyn-y-Nant is an urban environment owing to the relatively small

area the site covers, as well as the relatively shallow topography of the area.
Residential development covers the majority of the site. The northern rural area
is predominantly agricultural. There is a small forested area in the south-east.

Tyn-y-Nant is situated within the Afon Elai Catchment. The site is bounded to the
east by the Nant Myddlyn which is partially culverted beneath Tynant. The only
other watercourse within the site is an unnamed minor watercourse which
discharges into the Nant Myddlyn.

The underlying geology of Tyn-y-Nant is the Grovesend Formation of the Upper

Carboniferous Coal Measure comprising Mudstone, Siltstone and Sandstone.
Glacial Till is present across much of the site. Alluvial Deposits are present along
the Nant Myddlyn. Peat is also present in the centre of the site.

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9.49.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Tyn-y-Nant covers an area of approximately 92Ha with a total population of

3,646. Approximately 2% of the population of Tyn-y-Nant are at high risk of
surface water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Tyn-y-Nant is broadly associated with the Nant Myddlyn with significant flood risk
observed along the sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from
potential bank breaches and surface runoff.

Commonly, the flow path pattern follows the roads with a low to high risk
associated along sections of Heol-Y-Beddau, Commercial Street, Mildred Street,
the B4595, Fairview and Woodland Road. There is also a low risk across much
of the site. Flood risk is posed to property where the capacity of the roads is
exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with culvert inlets.

The map also indicates a low to high flood risk in the south of Tyn-y-Nant. The
flooding is largely associated with culvert inlets and is sourced from surface
runoff. There is a low to high risk along sections of Caldicott Close, Caldwell
Close, Calderton Road and Colbourne Road.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Tyn-Y-Nant are presented in the table below

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Table 115: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Tyn-Y-Nant
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,464 61 71 334
Services 5 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 131 2 0 5
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0.2 0.04 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 0 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 0
External 6
Highway 11

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Tyn-Y-Nant and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 116: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Tyn-Y-Nant
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0051 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0113 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0114 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
24 Construction of Flood Defences M33 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Pre-Feasibility Studies/Project
28 M35 (Protection) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0115 Local Appraisal
30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
38 Flow Monitoring M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0116 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 67: Tyn-y-nant uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.50 Ynyshir

9.50.1 Overview

The community area of Ynyshir is located in the central sector of Rhondda Cynon
Taf County Borough Council, with the towns of Ynyshir and Wattstown. The site
covers an area of 441Ha and has a maximum elevation of 362m AOD. Ynyshir
has a population of approximately 3,826 and approximately 1,628 residential
properties.

The majority of Ynyshir is a rural environment owing to the steep topography of

the highlands in the west and east. Residential development is confined to the
base of the Afon Rhondda Fach valley. There is a small industrial estate in the
northern sector of the site, adjacent to the Afon Rhondda Fach.

Ynyshir is situated primarily within the Afon Rhondda Catchment. In the east,
however, there is a small section which includes the Afon Cynon Catchment. The
Afon Rhondda Fach meanders from the west of the site to the south of the site.
The northern highlands are drained by the Nant Llechau, which flows from north
to south and discharges into the Afon Rhondda Fach.

Several minor watercourses drain the western highlands and are partially
culverted beneath residential development. All watercourses discharge into the
Afon Rhondda Fach.

The underlying geology of Ynyshir is the Rhondda bed of the Upper

Carboniferous Coal Measure comprising Sandstone, Coal, Siltstone and
Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses. Glaciofluvial, Alluvial
and River Terrace Deposits are present along the Afon Rhondda Fach.

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9.50.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Ynyshir covers an area of approximately 441Ha with a total population of 3,826.

Just over 4% of the population of Ynyshir are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Ynyshir is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda Fach with significant flood
risk observed along the length of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from
culvert inlets and potential bank breaches. Commonly, the flow path pattern
follows the roads with significant risk associated along sections of the A4233,
Ynyshir Road, Whitting Terrace and James Terrace. Flood risk is posed to
property where the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with culvert inlets.

The map also indicates a flood risk in the north of the site, along sections of
Hillside Terrace and Victoria Terrace. This flood risk extends south across the
industrial estates on the northern edge of the A4233. The flood risk is largely
associated with the Afon Rhondda Fach, but also the Nant Llechau. The flooding
is sourced from potential bank breaches.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Ynyshir are presented in the table below

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Table 117: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Ynyshir
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 3,826 153 82 475
Services 3 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 211 7 3 29
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 6 0 0 0.007
Listed Buildings 2 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 0 0 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 3
External 14
Highway 16

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Ynyshir and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 118: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Ynyshir
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0071 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0117 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 68: Ynyshir uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.51 Ynysybwl

9.51.1 Overview

The community area of Ynysybwl is located within the central sector of Rhondda
Cynon Taf County Borough Council, to the east of Abercynon. Ynysybwl covers
an area of 1,955Ha and has a maximum elevation of 402m AOD. The site has
approximately 2,062 residential properties and a population of approximately
4,846.

Ynysybwl is predominantly a rural environment with the highlands in the north

comprising the St Gwynno Forest. Residential development is confined to the
floor of the Nant Clydach valley. The south-west of the site is comprised of
agricultural land.

The majority of Ynysybwl lies within the Afon Cynon Catchment; however, a
small section in the west includes the Afon Rhondda Catchment. The catchment
of the Nant Clydach covers much of the site. The Nant Clydach drains the
highlands in the north and flows from north to south through the entirety of the
site, discharging into the Afon Taf.

The underlying geology of Ynysybwl is the Brithdir and Hughes Beds of the
Upper Carboniferous Coal Measure, which are formed of Sandstone, Siltstone,
Mudstone and Coal. Glacial Till is present along major watercourses.
Glaciofluvial and Alluvial deposits are present along the Nant Clydach.

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9.51.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Ynysybwl covers an area of approximately 1,955Ha with a total population of

4,846. Just over 1% of the population of Ynysybwl are at high risk of surface
water flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Ynysybwl is broadly associated with the Nant Clydach with significant flood risk
observed along sections of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from culvert
inlets and potential bank breaches.

The flow path pattern generally follows the roads with a low to high risk
associated along sections of Clydach Road, Robert Street and New Road. There
is also a lower risk across much of the site. Flood risk is posed to property where
the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with culvert inlets.

The map also indicates a significant amount of flood risk across rural areas within
the community area of Ynysybwl. This flooding may also have contributions from
Main River flooding. No properties, economic or environmental receptors are
affected by this flooding

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Ynysybwl are presented in the table below

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Table 119: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Ynysybwl
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 4,846 71 33 306
Services 6 0 0 0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 451 4 2 25
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 0.4 0 0 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0 0 0 0
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 3 0 0 0
Licensed Abstractions 10 1 1 1
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 4
External 15
Highway 42

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Ynysybwl and
their proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the
table below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 120: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Ynysybwl
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
RCT0118 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
RCT0119 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0120 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCT0135 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

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Figure 69: Ynysybwl uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

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9.52 Ystrad

9.52.1 Overview

The community area of Ystrad is located in the western sector of Rhondda

Cynon Taf County Borough Council with the towns of Gelli, Ystrad Rhondda and
Ystrad. The site covers an area of 717Ha and has a maximum elevation of 455m
AOD. Ystrad has a population of approximately 6,399 and approximately 2,723
residential properties.

Ystrad is predominantly a rural environment with highlands in the west and east
remaining largely undeveloped. Residential development is confined to the valley
floor of the Afon Rhondda. There is a small industrial estate located in the centre
of the site, adjacent to the Afon Rhondda.

Ystrad lies within the Afon Rhondda Catchment. The Afon Rhondda is relatively
dynamic within the site, with a number of large meanders allowing for more
development across the valley floor. The highlands in the east are drained by the
catchment of the Nant-y-Lamb. The highlands in the west are drained by the
Nant y Gelli, which also forms the border between the community areas of Ystrad
and Pentre.

Several minor unnamed watercourses also drain the highlands and are partially
culverted beneath residential developments. All watercourses discharge into the
Afon Rhondda.

The underlying geology of Ystrad is the Llynfi and Rhondda Beds of the Upper
Carboniferous Coal Measure, and the Middle Carboniferous Coal Measure. All
comprise Sandstone, Siltstone, Coal and Mudstone. Glacial Till is present along
major watercourses. Glaciofluvial, Alluvial and Alluvial Fan Deposits are present
along the Afon Rhondda.

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9.52.2 Conclusions for the UFMfSW

Ystrad covers an area of approximately 717Ha with a total population of 6,399.

Just over 7% of the population of Ystrad are at high risk of surface water
flooding.

The UFMfSW indicate that the highest risk posed to people and properties within
Ystrad is broadly associated with the Afon Rhondda with significant flood risk
observed along the length of the watercourse. The flooding is sourced from
culvert inlets and potential bank breaches.

Commonly, the flow path pattern follows the roads with significant risk associated
along sections of Gelli Road, Smith Street, Avondale Road, Rees Street, Farm
Road, Oak Street, Lloyd Street, Park View, Taff Street and Union Street. There is
also a lower risk across much of this area. Flood risk is posed to property where
the capacity of the roads is exceeded, flowing through properties.

The flood risk presented within the UFMfSW correlates with historic flooding
incidents reported to Rhondda Cynon Taf. Highways in the area have previously
been flooded, commonly associated with culvert inlets.

Surface runoff is also noted along sections of Shady Road and Princess Street,
William Street, River Street, Cross Street, Victoria Street, Penrhys Road, Tyntyla
Road and Sherwood Street. The flood risk is sourced from culvert inlets. It is
likely that it also has Main River contributions.

The map also indicates a significant amount of flood risk across within the
floodplain of the Afon Rhondda, along the southern border of the site. This
flooding is predominantly associated with Main River flooding. No properties or
environmental receptors are affected by this flooding.

In some circumstances people may be at risk from a combination of sources

including both surface runoff and ordinary watercourse. Within areas adjacent to
the Main River, it is considered that people may be at risk from both surface
water flooding and Main River flooding, which may result in double counting.

Culverts are not represented within the modelling process and it is

considered that the risk posed from ordinary watercourses is overstated.

A summary of the counts for Ystrad are presented in the table below

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Table 121: Summary flood risk from surface water to people, economic activity and the natural
and historic environment within Ystrad
Risk Counts
Total in defined
Risk to People and Property defined defined area
defined area area at
area at high at medium
low
risk risk
risk
RISK TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
People (n) (multiplier 2.35) 6,399 449 385 1067
Services 6 0 0 1
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Non Residential Properties 393 17 15 50
Airports 0 0 0 0
Roads (km) 0 0 0 0
Railways (km) 2 0.03 0.1 0
Agricultural Land (hectares) 0 0 0 0
RISK TO ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS
Bathing Waters 0 0 0 0
EPR Installations 0 0 0 0
Special Area of Conservation
0 0 0 0
(SAC)
Special Areas of Protection (SPA) 0 0 0 0
Ramsar 0 0 0 0
World Heritage Sites 0 0 0 0
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
0.2 0.06 0.01 0.02
(SSSI)
Parks and Gardens 0 0 0 0
Scheduled Ancient Monuments 0.2 0 0 0
Listed Buildings 2 0 0 1
Licensed Abstractions 2 1 0 0
HISTORIC FLOOD INCIDENTS
Internal 6
External 27
Highway 57

Review of the community area has highlighted additional ‘flood investigation

areas’. A summary of the flood investigation areas that lie within Ystrad and their
proposed Flood Risk Management Plan measures are presented in the table
below.

Further information regarding the flood investigation area is presented in

Appendix A.

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Table 122: Summary of Flood Risk Management Plan Measures for Ystrad
FRMP Measure Measure Responsible
Location Source FRMP Measure Title Measure Type Timing
Number Status Authority
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0052 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0061 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0121 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
RCT0122 Local 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed RCTCBC
Local / Main RCTCBC / Natural
RCT0123 30 Surface Water Modelling M24 (Prevention) 2016-2021 Proposed
River* Resources Wales
*Natural Resources Wales are responsible for flooding from Main River. Further consideration of the interaction of Surface Water Flooding and Main River
Flooding sources is required to understand the flood extents and sources.

0 6
2 1

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Figure 70: Ystrad uFMfSW. Risk to people, economic activity and environmental receptors

0 5
0 5
2 2
0 0

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10.0 COST BENEFIT OF PROPOSED MEASURES

10.1 Implementation of Measures

It is a requirement of the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 that a cost benefit

methodology is attributed to the plan, when available. Previously, Rhondda
Cynon Taf County Borough Council have benefitted from revenue grant funding
from the Welsh Government in order to undertake the requirements of legislation
and other flood risk management operations.

From April 2015, a new grant covering the full range of the Environment and
Sustainable Development Directorate has been introduced. The work undertaken
using this funding must fall within the remit of the Environment and Sustainable
Development Directorate and complement the minister’s priorities. It is the
intention of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to continue to bid for
revenue grant funding in order to maintain the flood risk status quo, via the
implementation of the measures attributed to the whole borough and Rhondda
Cynon Taf County Borough Council and within the indicative flood risk area, as
detailed in Section 7 and Section 8.

There is also the potential for funding to be sourced from the application for
project funding from a third party to the Welsh Government. In these
circumstances, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council would look to work
in partnership to third party applicants.

Physical measures implemented as a result of a need highlighted within this

document within Flood Investigation Areas will be screened and implemented in
accordance with the requirements and with reference to Environment Agency
publication ‘Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Appraisal Guidance
(FCERM-AG), and the ‘Handbook for Economical Appraisal 2014’, prepared by
the Flood Hazard Research Centre.

The Welsh Government is responsible for development of policy on flood and

coastal erosion risk management in Wales and sets priority for funding to ensure
investment is targeted in a sustainable way. Where applicable, Rhondda Cynon
Taf County Borough Council will seek alternative funding from Welsh
Government. These potential funding avenues are further discussed below.

10.2 Funding Mechanisms

The majority of funding for flood and coastal erosion risk management in Wales
come from the Welsh Government. As the level and nature of risk changes in the
future, Welsh Risk Management Authorities will need to find other sources of
funding to ensure that communities across Wales receive he levels of funding
they need to manage the risks they face (Welsh Government, FCERM, 2011).
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Due to increasing funding constraints the Welsh Government has proposed a

number of actions within its NFRMS to enable more efficient and effective
spending on flood and coastal erosion risk management in Wales, namely:-

 Prioritisation of investment and the funding of projects set out in a long

term investment plan;
 Joint funding for multiple benefits (particularly with regard to regeneration
and transport investment) will be maximised;
 Beyond 2015, other sources of European funding will be sought;
 Contributions from the private sector will be expected to contribute to
project costs where private assets are being protected;
 The levy raising powers of Flood Risk Management Wales (Natural
Resources Wales’ Regional Flood and Coastal Committee for Wales) may
need to be exercised; and
 When setting future budgets, Local Authorities may need to factor in
additional expenditure on flood risk management within their area.

The following sections outline the current and future potential funding streams
which could be utilised to pay for measures contained within the LFRMS.

10.2.1 Flood Defence Grant in Aid (FDGiA)

The Welsh Government is responsible for development of policy on flood and

coastal erosion risk management in Wales and sets priority for funding to ensure
investment is targeted in a sustainable way. The Welsh Government provides the
mainstream funding for LLFAs in Wales in the form of Flood Defence Grant In
Aid (FDGiA) funding. Flood Defence Grant in Aid is allocated on the basis of
project appraisal outcomes where these identify the most cost beneficial solution
to the problem and provide the justification for the for the most appropriate and
preferred option.

10.2.2 Community Infrastructure Levy

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) allows Local Planning Authorities to

raise funds from certain types of development to pay for the strategic
infrastructure required to support the delivery of the Local Development Plan.

CIL could support infrastructure including transport, schools, libraries and flood
defences (amongst others). The Council will determine in due course through the
CIL process what infrastructure will be funded through CIL.

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10.2.3 European Funding

Funding from the European Union is designed to align the economic prosperity of
the various regions of Europe. Of particular relevance to Rhondda Cynon Taf
County Borough Council is the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

10.2.4 Section 106 Funding – Developer Contributions

Local Authorities can potentially require developers to carry out works on sites
(including flood and coastal erosion risk management works) under Section 106
of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

10.2.5 Local Fundraising

Partnership funding between public and private sectors and local communities
could be adopted as a means of funding projects which are mutually beneficial to
all groups.

10.2.6 Other Possible Sources of Funding

Partnership working/funding between Risk Management Authorities will also be

considered as a way of achieving flood risk management objectives which are of
mutual interest to parties

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11.0 CONSULTATION

To accord with the requirements of the Flood Risk Regulations 2009, Rhondda
Cynon Taf County Borough Council has undertaken a period of consultation on
the FRMP - between the 14th September 2015 and the 30th October 2015.

The FRMP has been advertised to the public via appropriate media streams,
such as the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council website, and has also
been placed in council buildings across the borough.

In addition to the public consultation, the document has been advertised on

digital formats for other risk management authorities to access.

To allow contributions and opinions to be recorded, the FRMP document was

accompanied by a summary document and questionnaire. A summary of the
consultation responses receive; and subsequent amendments to the FRMP that
were deemed appropriate to address these comments, is provided in an
accompanying consultation report.

12.0 MONITORING AND REVIEW

Natural Resources Wales will undertake a formal review of this document prior to
its publication on the 22nd December 2015. The Flood Risk Regulations 2009
require review to be undertaken on a six year cycle. Following the reviews, the
document will be updated to reflect the amendments required, notably an
assessment on the impact of climate change on the implemented measures.

This Flood Risk Management Plan will undergo review on an annual basis to
assess the measures implemented. This will allow adequate action to be taken to
address any shortcomings and ensure that the measures implemented within this
document are completed.

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