Planning Aid Wales Limited
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Planning Aid Wales Limited will be held online and at Cardiff Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9SW (Option to join remotely – Email address required) on Monday 22nd June 2026 at 4pm.
Planning Aid Wales is a value-based charity established to enable informed, fair, and meaningful participation in planning, place planning, and placemaking from people and communities in Wales. We help people understand what decisions are being made, how and when they can influence them, and what constraints exist within the planning system, while working to improve how that system listens to and involves communities.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF LAND NORTH OF HILLGROVE AVENUE
COMMUNITY DROP-IN EVENT – UPDATED INFORMATION
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Planning Aid Wales has been commissioned to support community engagement on the proposed development of land north of Hillgrove Avenue, Mardy.
Planning Aid Wales is a registered charity that supports communities to understand planning proposals and to have their views heard. We will be acting independently and impartially to facilitate this engagement.
Bron Afon Housing Association, a not-for-profit registered social landlord, is exploring the opportunity to provide affordable housing on this site.
Community Drop-in Event Thursday 29 January 2026, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Llantilio Pertholey C V Primary School
Hillgrove Avenue, Mardy, Abergavenny NP7 6LZ
Bron Afon have confirmed that the proposed development is not yet ready to begin the formal Pre-Application Consultation. However, based on feedback from the community this event will go ahead and provide as much information as is available at this stage. This event will provide an opportunity to:
Planning Aid Wales will be present to independently facilitate discussions, ensure views are captured accurately, and report feedback to Bron Afon to inform the ongoing development of the scheme.
This remains an early-stage event. Further opportunities to comment will be available at the formal Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) stage, once final detailed proposals are published.
Please feel free to drop in at any time during the session. For further information, please contact:
Mark Jones – Planning Aid Wales
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 02921 660 904
Please share this information with neighbours and others who may be interested.
Welsh Government have provided additional grant support to Planning Aid Wales to help communities understand and engage with the new Infrastructure planning regime that came into force on 15th December.
We would like to wish all our subscribers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you all for your support.
This guide is about ‘Strategic Development Plans’, a new form of plan in Wales that will be produced in four regions (North Wales, Mid Wales, Southwest Wales and Southeast Wales).
This guide is designed for community and town councils, community groups and individuals wanting to understand and respond to Strategic Development Plan consultations.
Planning Aid Wales is looking for a Helpline Administrator to provide a professional and effective first point of contact for callers to the Planning Aid Wales Helpline, ensuring timely assessment and referral of planning-related enquiries to volunteers and maintaining accurate records of service activity.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Planning Aid Wales Limited will be held online and at Cardiff Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9SW (Option to join remotely – Email address required) on Monday 23rd June 2025 at 4pm.
Planning Aid Wales (PAW) has extensive experience of working to help people engage more effectively with local planning processes and works extensively with Local Planning Authorities and Community and Town Councils across Wales in order to do so.
PAW is inviting Expressions of Interest from individuals and firms to join our Network of Associates to assist us in delivering a number of our projects and activities in this and future financial years.
There are several distinct roles and workstreams we are looking for assistance with:
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Closing date 7th October 2024 – 9am
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