Welsh Government Active Travel funding has been awarded to complete the detailed design of an improved active travel route connecting Sully to Cosmeston.
The work comprises a 1.6 miles footway/cycleway link from Sully to Cosmeston and associated works to include crossing facilities and junction improvements.
Public consultation was held on route options in March 2022.
Public consultation on the proposed route was held in April 2023.
A recommendation from the consultation in 2023 was to explore the disused railway line from Arlington Road to The Vineyard. This has been explored during FY23/24 and the decision has been taken not to progress this option. The improved walking, wheeling and cycling path will leave Sully along Lavernock Road and cross to the disused railway line at The Vineyard. This will then link to the existing path at Railway Walk.
Work planned during FY24-25 will include discussions with land owners, Natural Resources Wales and the Council's planning department.
The planning application is being submitted April 2025 and when it is, documents can be found on the Councils Planning Portal.